Strang Rebuked for Forfeiting Polo Grounds Game
New York umpire Sam Strang, aligned with the New York club, forfeited the Polo Grounds game to New York amid umpire Johnstone’s exclusion. National League President Pulliam condemns Strang’s actions as high-handed and undisciplined, while Carlos Murphy of Chicago commends Pulliam for upholding sportsmanship. Chicago officials cite potential penalties but prefer not to press a fine, calling the action a victory against baseball anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam Strang
National League Baseball Club
Capt. McGunn
Polo Grounds
Johnstone
Harry C. Pulliam
National League
Strang
Pulliam
Ballield
Carlos W. Murphy
Maicaxo
Murphy
Chicago National League Baseball Club
Publ Ely
Chicago
Frank S.hance
United States
Cleveland seeks Denny Sullivan as big league target
Cleveland wants Denny Sullivan the clever Minneapolis onfielder who played in Cleveland last year during a try out by Detroit. Detroit failed to see him so he returned to the Miller team where he has played three years. His batting and base running this season have drawn interest from many major leaguers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epectr
Washington
Glade for Yankees deal lands Yeager ball stars
The Washington Post reports a near final deal involving Fred Glade joining the Yankees for pitcher Griffith’s Browns. In exchange the Browns receive Yeager and a bonus as part of the agreement with the twirler.
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Washington Post
St Loui
Augu
Fred Glade
Browns
Titter
Highlanders
Griffith
Tig
Yeager
O Day Restored to Umpire Status After Fine
President Pulliam of the National League announced Hank O Day is restored to good standing and will resume umpiring duties tomorrow after a $50 fine for failing to intervene in the fight between McGinnity of New York and Peltz of Pittsburgh. Other notes include Riverside Club defeating the Brownies 2 to 0 in Petersburg, and planned Negro league matchups at National Park with Lafayette and Weldon clubs next Saturday.
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New York
Ftands
Pulliam
National League Today
Hank" O'Day
McGinnity
Peltz
Pittsburg
Lafayette Athletic Club
Weldon Athletic Club
Baltimore
Maryland
Pennsylvania
National Park
Raging and Aquatics Horse Shows and Regattas Schedule
Raging events run at Latonia Jockey Club indefinitely with Fort Erie from July 10 to August 27 and Saratoga August 6 to 31. Aquatics features a national regatta at Worcester today and tomorrow, plus Intercanoe club regatta at Broadwater August 18 and Middle States regatta on Labor Day at Upper Potomac. Horse shows include Harringtonburg August 14 and Berryville August 21 to 23, then Warrenton August 29 and 30.
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Latonia Jockey Club
Fort Erie
Saratogs
Worcester
Broadwater
Upper Potomac
Harrigonturg
Berryville
Warrenton
Joe Stanley Hurt in Game Collision
Outfielder Joe Stanley sustained severe bruises to arms and legs after colliding with a fence support while pursuing a long hit. He may be out of the game several days and is in hospital with contusions. Pitcher Sifillan, coming off a rampage, smashed furniture in the club house and was indefinitely suspended by park police.
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Washington Post
Detroit
Stanley
Eubanks
Sifillan
Rampare
Connie Mack
Bedeball
Breoda Corneiius
Laven
Str. McrilNeuday
Laffayette N. Crags
Washington
Cronn
Mack
Knight
Lave
Connie
Brouthers
Dave
Airight
Jack
Cornelius
Oldzing
Conne
Eddie Lennox
Altizer
JHHE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Giants Blank Pirates In New York Victory
New York defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 0 as Mathewson held the Pirates to ineffectual hitting. Leach, Browne, Wagner and Clarke collected hits for the Giants while Pittsburgh’s 0-6 run total reflected timely New York defense and a shutout pitching performance.
Fans Applaud Johnstone in Brooklyn-Chicago Game
Chicago wins 5 to 2 as umpire Johnstone is loudly cheered in Brooklyn. Lineup details and scoring show Chicago offense led by Seigri and Shulte. Brooklyn offense stifled by McIntyre and Taylor pitching. Game duration about one hour.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Johnstone
Brooklyn Rhore
Chance
McCarthy
Strela Ab
Nlkewsey
Tinker
Hummel
Evers
Ol Miter
Moran
Bergen
Taylor
Mecintyre
Chicaga
Brooklyn Evens
Algerman and Schulte
Thiker
Shgie
Nationals Start Rally Too Late to Win Final
Washington’s daily batting rally came up short as Detroit built an early lead off Falkenberg. Hughes relieved Siever, but Detroit added in the seventh and eighth while Washington managed only a late flurry. Eubanks retired the final eight batters in relief as Detroit won 8 to 6.
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Detroit
Stahl
Tigers
Eubanks
Siever
Washington
Hughes
Armour
Washington Post
Mich
Falkenberg
Stever
Lowe
Stanley
Crawford
Anderson
Schlafly
Wakefield
Nil
C. Jones
Altizer
McIntyre
Eubank
Slever
Schaefer
Coughlin
Beore
AB. Ri
A. B. D. Jones
Windsey
Bouw
Meintyré
Chughiin
Payne
Biewer
P Eubanks
P. Talal
G. Jones
Altzer
Hickman
Angergon
I Slahi
Achlanty
Wanguela
O Falkenberg
P. Hughes
OM Siever
Parkenberg
Threasbage
Exerifica
McTntyre
D. Smnea
Balle
Dy Siever
Letton Becer
Wakefeld
Mr. Connolly
White Sox Win Series In Walkoff Finale
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 5 to 2 in the final game of the series after a tenth inning run. Donohue tripled to start the frame, and Rohe drove home the winning run with a single after the walk that loaded the bases.
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Chicago
Chicago Today
Philadelphia
Donohue
Dygert
Dougherty
Sullivan
Rohe
Tannehill
Schoeck
Cross
Lennox
Waite
Tannehll
Schrack
H. Davis
Nonohine
Jones
White
Cybold
Solon
Gdavin
Whirling Baseball Scores Across Leagues and Cities
Sports roundup lists results from American League and National League games with teams including Washington Detroit St Louis New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Philadelphia and more. Virginia and other minor leagues report standings and matchups across Lynchburg Roanoke Danville Portsmouth Richmond Nashville Atlanta Montgomery Little Rock New Orleans and beyond.
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Washington
Detroit
St. Louie
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Bath
Chicago
Philadelphia
Nashville
Atlanta
Montgomery
Birmingham
Little Rock
New Orleans
Pet
Bet
Loule
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Uw Ae Calvary
Metropolitan
Marquette
St. Patrick
Trinity
Immaculate
St. Peter
St. Dominic
Wolholy
St. Louis
English Race Horse Attacks Jockey in Brighton Race
Jockey Madden was severely hurt when the horse Marigold II reared, struck Madden from Cents, and shook him. Bray rode Marigold II, Brady struggled to restrain the animal, Madden suffered a badly injured throat and bleeding when freed.
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Brighton
England
Madden
Worthington Fiste
Marigold II
Bray
Brady
Harvard Crew Demonstrates Fast Rowing in England
Bourne End England Aug 9 Harvard demonstrates strong pace in practice rowing thirty strokes a minute while Cambridge crews paddle longer at thirty two. Spectators include notable Cambridge men R C Lehmann Theodore Cooke Rev Mr Farrar and H Willis. Event attracting great interest and high expectations. Cambridge crew average weight given as MG ad pounds.
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Bourne End
England
Harvard
Cambridge
Canbridge
R. C. Lehmann
Theodore Cooke
Mr. Farrar
H. Willis
MG Ad Pounga
Hair Vigor Promise for Strong Hair and Scalp Health
An advertisement urges readers to protect and strengthen hair that is thinning. It promotes Ayer s Hair Vigor as a remedy that checks falling hair cures dandruff and makes hair soft and smooth. The ad claims the product nourishes hair and scalp, aiming to restore fullness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Lowell
Low Leads Golfers In Met Open First 36 at Hollywood
New York reports a tight start in the Metropolitan Golf Association Open at Hollywood Golf Club in Cincinnati Long Branch. George Eoft of Baltuerrol wins by four shots as Aleck Smith and Jerome Travers, top amateurs, struggle with scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hollywood
Cin
Long Branch
N. J
George Eoft
Baltuard Golf Club
Aleck Smith
Nassau
Jerome D. Travers
Metropolitan Golf Association Armateur
Walter
Herbert Strong
Apawamis
N. Y
Aloe Stalin
Naseu
L. J
Horach Rawlins
New Rochelle
Willie Norton
Lipton Cup Dutiable in Boston Impost on Trophy
Boston assessors levy 45 percent ad valorem duty on the Lipton yachting trophy offered by Sir Thomas Lipton for races under the Boston Yacht Club. The cup valued at about 500 dollars faces protest but remains assessed. Washington authorities will adjudicate the matter, based on the appraisers interpretation of the word bestowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sir Thomas
Sir Thomas Lipton
Boston Yacht Club
Washington
Umpire Hank O'Day praised as model by Pulliam in baseball talks
Commentator Pulliam praises Hank O'Day for reinstating trust in umpires, citing O'Day's fair, backboneed temperament. Gaffney and other early officials are noted as shaping rules, with Heydler's quick rule application praised. Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia series widen pennant race and the sport's public verdict on honesty and aggression.
Saratoga RaceCard Details Many Horses and Odds
Theheet lists numerous horses, jockeys, and odds across six races at Saratoga and Latonia, including Bohemia Clare Ruswell Latonia Camille Helmuth Hereafter Norwood Ohie Futurtha and Mispale odds with weights from five furlongs to six furlongs. It notes entries for fields like Red Gauntlets Rhony Entras and Mankard with selling and maiden races, and lists two year olds and three year olds along with ticket-type purses and weights.
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Saratoga
Bohemia
Clare Russell
Kame
Jack Dolan
Colomusa
Herare B
Chaseaway
Rhony
Entras
Berry
Sells
Anna May
Sunda
Ph Hawk
Latonia
Camille
Helmuth
Norwood Ohie
Futurtha
Fook Mil
Mise Doyle
Alton Dufour
White Flame
Audator
Proptable
the Englishman
Intenne
Mankard
Mum
Tor Crowe
Bush
Bautpost
Corvecate
Glovanal Baterle
Woolwich
Cadianen
General Heley
Cul
Sir Rusert
Fatanttea
Tipping
Horace E
Arcite
Cheseaway
Conville
Jersey Lady
Pureane
Cobleskilt
Wiliam Johnson
Puissant
Sure Thing
Louis H
Ehony
Wil King
Sonoma
Leila
Edith James, Sr
Revenue
Sliver Point
Flah Kenk
End Sandy
Dame Fortune
Plausible
Speed Queen
Jabs and Counter News From Boxing World
Tonight at Indianapolis Yanger faces Herman in a hard bout with analysts favoring Herman’s speed and cleverness. Herman showed improvement in Lea Angelse fights, while Yanger previously defeated Herman in Chicago a decade ago. Other notes mention Kid Goodman’s possible bout with Willie Hoey, promotions for Nelson-Gaos, and various fighters like Jack Sullivan, George Menish, Young Corbett, Brenk Craig, Jere Smalth, Sem Berger, Joe Choyneki, Dan Creedon, Owen Moran, and Jim Drlacdll in global boxing chatter.
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Indianapolis
Yanger
Herman
Lea Angelse
Chicago
Hermans
Albany
Kid Goodman
Willie Hoey Seximall
Hoffman Club
Sacramento
Tatedt
Goldfield Club
Jack
Twin) Sullivan
Alaska
Klondike
George Menishe
Corbett
Indianapelis
Brenk Craig
Jere Sralth
London
Sem Berger
Joe Choyneki
Philadelphia
Dan Greedon
Antipodes
Tounda
BM Smith
Sydney
Creedon
Owen Moran
England
Tax
Gossip of the Turf Carries News From Keeneland and Saratoga
Gossips report W oC. Hayes aging jumper Grandpa dies at Mavatnga on Wednesday. Grandpa, sired by Grandmaster-PRuppe, raced well at Sheepshead Bay in June, second in several events. Hayes expected to enter more jumps at Saratoga. Sale talk follows Sanfar after a race, with $12,000 offered for her. Woolford Clay sold Running Water and Content to Newcastle Stable. Running Water won her first race for new owners yesterday. Clarence Mackay returns to racing after retirement due to his father’s death. Miller to ride. Will Buck Hodder be beaten in the Travers Stakes by Accountant? Bets discussed between Diamond Jim Braay and Shields. Duryea sells McKittredge to F Ambrose Clarke. Futurity trial noted with Pope Joan reference.
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Hayes
Grandpa
Mavatnga
Pruppe
Sheepshead Bay
Jnne
Woolford Clay
Kentucky
Newcastle
Aries
Clarancea Mackay
Brooklyn
Wil
Miller
Mr. Mackay
Willie Shields
Bos Hodder
Jim’ Braay
Accountant
Ber Hodder
Thoes
Bau Hodder
Acvouri
Shields
Hunts Water Captures Alabama Stakes at Saratoga
In Saratoga on August 9 Running Water the 9 to 20 favorite owned by Newcastle stable won the Alabama Stakes for three year old fillies over one mile and a furlong, with Brookdale Nymph second and Comedienne third, time 1:59 2-5. Sir Lynnwood equaled the seven furlongs world record in the first race with 1:24 4-5.
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Saratoga
Running Water
Woodford Clay
Newcastle Stable
Brookdale Nymph
Comedienne
Miller
Sir Tuyanwood
Balifax
Sheepshead Bay
Sir Lynnwood
Raven
Koerner
Inquisitor
Neva Lee
C. Miller
Tite
Graziello
Merry
England
California
King
Thespian
Pastian
Belle of Bequest
Algaren
Allegiance
Hueston
Gateora
Page
Champa Elysee
Big Store
Tadlock
Bon String
Koerser
Knight of
Lyne
Comedienna
Dilson
Belgravia
Woolwich
Ate Hennessy
Yorkehira Lad
Freishony
Champlain
Troxier
Prince Fortunetus
Hildebrand
Rockstoba
Hagsardh
Hertog
Boll Bird
Rathgeb
Flint Will
Alanis Gumberts
Xmas
Alpepmarchen
Animus
Tita
Boldemy
Elixir
Commodors Theim
Belchamber
George B
Little Captain
Buffalo
N. C
Fort Erie
Suzanne Boromore
B. EL Shaw
Vanette
Anna
Josephine
Lady Gay Sparker
Mirabel
Thiet Wace
Edwin Gunn
Judey
Gay Boy
Old Evil
Devout by a Nose at Latonia Horse Meet
Race cards from Latonia show Devout nosing Wee Lass for the handicap win, with Airship taking the featured event by a neck over Oak Grove and Capitano suffering a fall injuring Jost’s mount. Weather clear, tracks good. results from Cincinnati and Buffalo standings include multiple races and times across six Latonia events and six Fort Erie races.
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Cincinnati
Devout
Latonia
Wee Lass
Alcor
Capitano
Jost
Just
Airship
Oak Grove
Miss Anxious
Leo Bright
Vime
Pinaud
Malleanl
Lady
Charade
Inspector Girl
Tha Mate
Thiberus
Biter Heng
Bular
Prince of Flore Ele
Bonart
Alta McDonald
Soma
Wild Violet
Helen Machi
McIntyre
Little Wands
Yellow Top
Clamor
Tom
Morgan
Wee Kitty
Elected
Orland Wisk
Red Thistle
Black Mantila
Ann Hill
Tite
Marcha Cella
Orline
Maghe
Ripple Mark
Bridal March
Problem
Caroline W
Loupy
Sonny
Dugaier
Dercut
Stop
Even
Adcond
Nous Lucille Algo
Marmoremn
Bir Geofrey
Bush Thorpe
Montalbani
Helm
Hugett Savnrida
Morales
Tom Gilroy
Air Ship
Oak
Grove
Thuetb Milisomg
Zindesleoram
Crea
Méer
Mille Barketmare
Washington Horses Win at Tassey Fair Grounds
Special to The Washington Flat from Fair Grounds Virginia on August 9 reports early crowds, races won by Dr. Bell driven by Corpin and Kushan who recovered to win the 2:2 trot. Samuel Prince took a race while Robin failed to factor in the 2:6 pace. Orphan Girl and Dick remained in contention through the heats. The homestretch drive in the sixth heat highlighted the program.
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Dr. Bell
Kushan
Tassey
Fair Grounds
Washington
Samuel Prince
Robin
Corpin
Orphan Girl
Summares
Tune
Una
Corbin
Morris
Grahing Girl
Hunteche
Electra
Tyson
Lady Thistle
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