Donovan's Senators sweep Browns 9 to 1 behind Patten
Patsy Donovan's Senators beat the Browns 9 to 1 for a third straight win, with Case Patten holding Cleveland to few chances. Fred Glade fanned 15 in Washington, but suffered his heaviest defeat of the season as Donovan's hitters rapped for seven hits. Washington gained momentum entering Detroit for the next game, attendance 1,001.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Patsy
Browns
Fred Glade
Brown
Senators
Washington
Glade
Stahl
Hill
Hynes
McCormick
Huelsman
Sting
Jones
O'Neill
Hemphill
Donovan
Haelsman
Clarke
Heldrick
Sugden
Wic Pall
Oc Patten
Chicago Rally Falls Short as Athletics Win Tight Chicago Thriller
Chicago staged a ninth inning rally aided by an error and a walk but fell one run short of Philadelphia, 6 to 5. Key plays included solid hitting from Hartzell and Pickering, with Donahue and Plank striking out multiple batters and Mr. Sheridan umpiring the two hour game. Attendance reached 6,270 at Chicago.
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Athletics
Chicago
Rhoae
Philadelphia
Rhoae Jones
Hartgell
Pickering
Callahey
H. Davis
G. Davia
Cross
Donohue
Serpold
Deadon
Murphy
Tannehill
UM. Gross
Sullivan
Schreck
Owen
Philade E
Bower
Thleagg
Twavase
Davis
Seybold
Green
Grean
J. Crosa
Jones
Harton
G. Davis
Dundon
Gwen
Ty Plank
Besa
Plank
Mr. Sheridan
Sunday School League Standings and Upcoming Games
Standing shows Wooll Peet W I L and others with scores including Sivth ae, Meth, and Foundry. Today's game features Mount Pleasant Methodist versus White House Sixth with Mount Pleasant Congregational facing Foundry at 14th Street Lydecker avenue locations.
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Wooll Peet W. Il
al Otesburiey
Stepsen
Pygong
Gunton
Wesley
Sh Foundry
Alban's
Wilson
Hlimt
Vernon
Mount Pleasant Methodist
White House
Moun Pleasant Congregational Vs
Foundry
Ourteenth Street
Lydecker Avenue
St Stephens Whitewashed by Gurley Nine in 3rd Basemen's Sweep
Gurley boys dominated St Stephens on Mount Piedsant grounds winning 10 to 0. Ashley pitched well despite poor Saint fielding, while Gurley offense exploded in the first inning, scoring five hits and four runs as Harring and Vogelsburger backed solidly.
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Gurley
St. Stephens
Mount Piedsant
Geuriy
Guntons
Ashley
Gunton
Saints
Episcopal
Harring
Oriles
Vogrisburger
Wynkoop
Brush
Kander
Burcoughs
Burgere
O'Lingford
el Purell
Lote Mt. of
Ooo Haring
MikKnight
Loo
Bas Garley
Stephen
Ash- Jes
Xander
Purcell
Hayden
Mander
Voxemburger
Clear
Green
Mar
Ashier Wynkoop
Ashiey
Paswet
Mr. Betts
Capital City League Highlights At White Lot Encounter
The Carlton series includes Bt Stephen's Institute Turner Athletic Club Carroll Institute Gonzaga and Library of Congress in a brief schedule at 520 West Diamond White Lot. Local clubs Woodward and Lothrop participate with Carroll Institute and Gonzaga noted among attendees.
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Stephen's Institute
Turner Athletic Club
Carroll Institute
Woodward & Lothrop
Gonzaga
Library of Congress
West Diamond
White Lot
Shutout by St Stephen's Over Gonzaga In Capital City Game
St Stephen's Institute defeated Gonzaga 10 to 0 in Capital City Baseball League action. Absent catcher Smith hindered Gonzaga, while St Stephen's executed late-game offense and strong defense led by Buscher's nine assists and multiple defensive gems.
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Gonzaga
St. Stephen's Institute
Graves
Buscher
Anderson
Mattingly
Carr
OlGarner
Schaeffer
Andera
Fitsgerald
Davis
Donovan
Wahler
Moriarity
Clark
St Stephen's
St. Stephen's
Cantrell
Butcher
McTiarity
Carrel
Hughes
Carroll
Mr. Handitoe
Iour
Epiphany Wins Junior Sunday School League Game
Epiphany defeated Sixth through a seven run inning in the sixth, the only frame Sixth scored in. Limnebach of Epiphany pitched eleven batters out and led the win on the east diamond of the East. A forfeit gave Mount Vernon a loss, and Laurel beat Berwyn 25 to 13, extending Laurel’s season success to one defeat. Laurel next plays Wheaton at Cook Mu.
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Bethany
Osaa'sreh
Fain Keedall
Temple
Limnebach
Monument Grounds
Kkendall
Faith
Wilson
Wesley
Fourth Presbyterian
Mount Vernon
van Ness Park
Laurel
Berwyn
Berwyn Athletic Club
Laurels
Wheaton
Cook Mu
Foundry
Temple Baptist
St Martin's Triumph Over Immaculate Conception in Marquette League
St Martin's defeated Immaculate Conception 7 to 5 on Second Street and Florida Avenue. Bernie Gallagher struck out 13 while Morse starred for the Immaculates, and Bonaveres, Gerardi, and Waldron sparked St Martin's offense with timely hits and aggressive base running.
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Immaculate Conception
Second Street
Florida Avenue
St. Martin's
Immaculate Conceptions
Immaculates
St. Martan's
Hoover
Daly
Ganaveres
Dunn
Camalier
Hicckey
Waldron
Bonaveres
Gerard
St. Martin
Gerardi
Roach
Howes
Howell
Kelcher
Im. Conception
St. Martin's Gallagher and
McDermott
Camaller
Gasoline Stove Explosion Sparks Home Fire
A gasoline stove explosion caused a small blaze at Martha Noble's home on Blair Road yesterday. The No. 2 Chemical Engine Company extinguished the flames with a $25 loss.
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Martha Noble
Blair Road
Noa. 2 Chemical Engine.Company
Dames
Detroit shuts out Boston in extra solid fielding
Detroit pitchers Killian and Dineen kept Boston scoreless as Selbach provided the only safe hit off Killian. Robinson and McIntyre shined in defense, crowd of about 3,000 at home park. Details show Detroit 2 9 2 7 1 4 0 and Boston 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 with key hits by Crawford and Selbach, and a notable three-base hit by McIntyre.
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Killian
Detroit
Mich
Auge
Boston
Robinson
Mcintyre
Detcalt
Rhoae
Rhoae Barrett
Molling
Oo Robinson
Stant
Crawford
O Freeman
Parent
Lahance
Perrin
Criger
Kian
Dineen
Ll ‘Otais
Melntyre
McIntyre, Collins
Fre Mian
Balle
OM Killian
Heston
Ty Dineen
Lmpires
Messrs
Dwyer and King
National League results and today’s schedule in brief
Yesterday’s scores included Philadelphia 15 over Pittsburg 5 and Chicago 4 over Brooklyn 1. New York beat St. Louis 4 to 3 amid wrangling with Shay ejected. Today’s matchups: Pittsburg at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Boston, Chicago at Brooklyn, St. Louis at New York.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cloehana
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Boston Cincionati
Trooklyn Pittsburg
Philadelph
Cleveland Beats New York as Orth Is Knocked Out Early
Cleveland wins over New York with Orth knocked out in the second inning. Clarkson held the visitors to nine runs while striking out seven in three innings. Fultz and Umpire O’Loughlin clash leading to expulsions, and Elberfeld exits with a lame ankle. Attendance 3,065. Final score 9 to 9 in favor of Cleveland. miscues and hits detailed for both sides.
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Wif Clarkson
Cleveland
New York
Donahue
Markeen
Mr. G Loughlin
Noar
Unie
Orth
Clarkson
Fultz
O’loughan
Griffith
Elberfeld
S Ganzel
Bush
Futtz
Ef Turner
Conrey
Sir- Bemis
Kieinow
3Dforth
Meieen
Anderson
Jens
Carr
Conroy
Willams
Flick
Bradley
Turner
Bay
Eighteen Hits Off Lynch as Phillies Dominate Pirates
Philadelphia defeats Pittsburg 16 to 4 in a offensively powered contest. Lynch allowed 18 hits and endured 6 walks while Sparks gave up six, with Beaumont and Wagner among the leading Phillies attackers. An overturned Pittsburg omnibus on the way to the grounds caused injuries but no serious harm. Attendance 2,132.
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Pittsburg
Miller
Pransfield
Rhoa el Phia
Rhoab Cassady
Thomas
Beaumont
Titus
Kruger
Wolverton
Wagner
Bparks
Aim
Pall
Donohue
Lynch
Gleason
Roth
Ritchey
Dy Sparks
Sparks
Mr. Empire
Cincinnati Defeats Boston 4 to 1 as Willis Hits Freely
In Boston on August 8 Cincinnati defeated Boston 4 to 1 with Willis batting freely at the start. Delehanty made the sole exceptional play with a running catch. Harper kept Boston from scoring for most of the game. Attendance listed as 1,873.
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Boston
Aug
Wincinnath
Bar
Willis
Delehanty
Harper
Evers Shines as Chicago Dominates Brooklyn in One-Sided Win
Chicago outplayed Brooklyn in a lopsided game led by Evers brilliant fielding. Evers handled eleven chances as Chicago won while attendance reached 1500. Liners and fielding miscues marked the contest with Chicago scoring at varied stretches and Brooklyn leaving runners stranded.
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Evers
Baseball Scoring From Briggs Versus Cronin Encounter
Score details show Cronin 3 Briggs 3 with two base hits by Dobbs Strang and Kling and Sant? Chante credited for a sacrifice. Stolen bases by Dillon McCormick and Evera. Double plays Babb to McCormick Strang to Babb to Dillon. Wild pitch by Briggs. Umpires Zimmer and Moran. Time 1 hour 40 minutes.
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New York
Rhoae Farrell
O Bresnahan
Shannon
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Beckley
Dunn
Smoot
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McFarland
Grady
Mr. Carpenter
Sronin
Briggs
Strick
Cronin
Dobbs
Strang
Kling
Dillon
McCormick
Evera
Babb
Zimmer
Moran
Baseball Notes Highlight Early Season Surges and Trades
The Boston Americans draw attention with crowd totals over 600000, Emmett Heidrick and Chaygley Moran praised, and Senators near six wins with attacks on Tigers. Players like Buck Freeman, Wagner and McGraw feature, while managers Irwin and Hanlon draw plans. Trade moves include Donlin McCormick to the Giants and Ed Barrow returning to Montreal.
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Wolfe
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Tigers
Buck Freeman
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Phillies
Duffy
Arthur Irwin
Risten
Tommy Leach
Pirates
Tommy
Jones
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Wagnere
Chance
Chicago
Washington
Browns
Detroit
Parent
Jimmy Colling
Cleveland
Giants
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Thoney
Rochester
Ned Hanlon
Sales boom as fall reductions cut to quick closeout deals
Sales tout record August ahead results and offer deep cuts on suits in varied fabrics. Buyers may choose two or three piece outfits priced from $18.75 to $10.00 with further discounts on coats and outing trousers to clear stock quickly for first come buyers.
Increasing Interest In Virginia State Firemen's Convention
The Virginia State Firemen's Association gathers in Alexandria August 17 to 19, with 7000 to 8000 visitors expected and 1800 to 2000 volunteer firemen. Programs feature welcome addresses, hose and ladder races, band events, and a steamer contest, all on King Street if permitted. Attendance plans include city officials welcoming delegates. contests offer $25 to best uniformed company and band, plus $100 prize for hose race winners.
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King Street
Alexandria
Virginia State Firemen's Association
J. H. Trimyer
George L. Simpson
J. Randall Caton, Jr
Opera House
Ciy
Grand Penede
Washington and
King Streets
Ling
Association Trumpet
Virginia State Firemen’s Association
Professional Rat Catcher Clears Department of Agriculture of Rats
After fifteen nights of work E L Barclay and sons used ferrets dogs and traps to root out a rat infestation at the Department of Agriculture. The campaign aimed to protect seeds and supplies while reducing rat damage at stores hotels and city buildings.
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Edgar Barclay, Jr
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Barclay
Lee
Green Grocer
Auto Tourists Headed to St Louis From New York
Philadelphia reports F A LaRoche arrives and resumes his nonstop trip from New York to St Louis. The American Automobile Association group reaches Pontiac and Chicago visitors depart for Springfield as good roads and fair weather aid the East Coast tour. Samuel Stone and Palmer from New Orleans are arrested in St Louis for injuring Mrs Alfont but released without a fine after her written request.
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American Automobile Association
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N. Y
Chicago Automobile Club
Indianapolis
Samuel Stone
Palmer
New Orleans
1. Louis
Alfont
Farce Comedy Burlesque and Vaudeville at Lyceum
The Utopian Burlesquers present a mixed program at Lyceum Theater this week to approving crowds. Madden and Jess lead Irish comedy while Valmere and Horton entertain with songs and dances. Mildred Stroller shines in the leading role with several encores as the Boston City Quartet offers musical comedy and Fredo and Dave deliver a strong skit. A Yellow Dog closes the bill with bright entertainment and notable costumes and effects throughout.
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Valmere
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Fredo
Dave
Generous Paracamph offer from Louisville makers
Paracamph Company of Louisville Kentucky offers a free full size bottle of its new quick healing preparation to readers who mail a coupon. The ad claims cures for congestion swelling inflammation rheumatism neuralgia pneumonia la grippe throat catarrh eczema and piles and asserts the product works through the skin without upsetting the stomach or harming the nervous system.
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Paracamph
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