Grading the Nationals and Cubs in a Pitchers' Era
Sporting writer J. Ed Grillg notes young Jerry Freeman’s hitting improvement may keep him at first base for next season. He argues strong pitching wins titles and praises Gray’s Coast League addition, while urging Cantillon to bolster the infield with power hitters to sustain a pennant push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ED Grillg
Ainow
Iusif
Fang
Jerry Freeman
Nationals
Cantillon
Freeman
Tate
Gray
Burns
Delehanty
Ovation Planned for Kelley as Saints New Manager
Great preparations at St. Paul for Mike Kelley to be hailed tomorrow as the Saints new manager. He seeks a stock purchase to control the club, plans to add Eastern League players, and has had a controversial past with a league ban in 1906. Also, Bird from the Atlantic League will trial with Lynchburg, with Sweney shifted to third and Kirkpatrick benched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Paul
Mike Kelley
Saints
Kelley
Association
Sia
Minneapolis
Kiley
Danville
Bird
Lynchburg
Westlake
Lynthburg
Sweeney
Kirkpatrick
American League Box Score Fragments From Boston and Detroit
Readable figures show Loulz facing Boston with 7 000 in attendance and GBisagova listed for New York at 8 750. Washington meets Detroit drawing 7 978 fans in the fragmentary League listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loulz
Boston
Gbisagova
New York
Washington
Detroit
Yonkers Meet Opens With Improvements at Empire City
Matt Winn says Yonkers track will offer smooth going for the new meet opening Saturday after Saratoga, with a new 6 furlong chute and barrages dragged for a week. Four new stables add about 600 stalls inside, plus space for 100 nearby. James Butler planned $100000 in upgrades but awaits bill outcomes, leaving the field stand to be replaced rather than expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
James Butler
Yonkers Track
Saratoga
Matt J. Winn
Winn
Empire City
Butler
Americans to sever ties with British Amateur Athletic Association
New York Aug 9 The Amateur Athletic Union of the United States will break athletic relations with the British Amateur Athletic Association after evidence of unfair treatment at Olympic championships. A mail vote is expected to be unanimous to end ties. Commissioner James J Sullivan reported the aggravations and warned of a possible protest from the British body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Amateur Athletic Union of
United State
British Amateur Athletic Association
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
James J. Sullivan
Europe
Sullivan
Amateur Athletics Union
Carpenter
Hatswelle
Frisco Aims to Host 1912 Olympic Games Stadium Plan
Frisco aims to host the 1912 Olympic Games in a grand stadium to be built immediately. California athletic clubs have raised funds for the project and work will begin soon. The venue will surround a three quarter mile oval with ten tiers of seats, trees, and indoor cinder tracks and turf fields for events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Frisco
BUSTER BASEBALL STRIFE IN ORANGE COUNTY VILLAGES
bitter rivalry between Washingtonville and Maybrook clubs sparks likely libel suits after posters label Maybrook players as pirates from the slums and call their captain a notorious blackhand cutthroat. authorities plan actions for libel amid poster controversy and local notice ads seek classified listings.
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Middletown
Aus
Washingtonvile
Maybrook
Orange County
Eam
Washingtonville
Maghbrook
Pirates
Merbroek
Tigers Drive Count in Detroit Struggles Lose Offense
Washington built an early two run lead as Street and Ganley opened bases on balls. Kilian faltered, Summers and Cantillon relieved, yet Nationals clung to lead until Cobb’s late power and Rossman’s doubles sparked Detroit scoring. Final tension but Washington held on as bases remained loaded with threats late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Crawford
Robexian
Cobb
Washington
Kilian
Summers
Nationals
McIntyre
Killian
Puchi
Milan
Shipke
Ganley
Unglaub
Frae
Schaefer
Street
O'Loughlin
Thomas
Hughes
Freeman
Cantillon
Edmonaton
Pickering
Kahoe
AB R. x
Ale
Sichaetey
Crow
Rossman
Ie Coughiin
O Thomas
Downs
Ashing
Bshipke
Abs
Roguman
Coughlin
Milag
McBride
BicIntyes
Hughsy
Sam- Wildmera
Ball
Warner
Detroit and New York Highlight Narrow Baseball Slate
Yesterday's scores show Detroit and St Louis, Washington and Boston, and Chicago and New York games with varied results. Upcoming schedule lists Washington at Detroit, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cleveland, Boston at St Louis, with standings showing Philadelphia and New York near the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
St.Louis
Washington
Boston
Chicago
New York
Chiegie
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Lonmin
National League standings and matchups noted
National League summary lists Chicago at New Fork, charge at Mandelphia, Cleinat at Brooklyn, Bt Lewis at Banton. Standings show Cincinnati at .604, Boston and Brooklyn with varying records, partial figures: W 37 .618, Brooklyn 36 60.1375 2 82 65. Bt. Lowia.
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Chicago
New Fork
Putcharge
Mandelphia
Cleinat
Brooklyn
Lewis
Banton
W. Lb
Boston
Bt. Lowia
50X HAMMER HOGG. CHICAGO TOPS NEW YORK IN SLOW PITCHER BATTLE
Chicago defeats New York 9 to 3 as Manning anchors a strong start and Hogg delivers power at the plate. Early innings favored New York before Chicago pulled away. numerous miscues and stray lines in the report hint at a chaotic box but confirm Manning pitched well and Hogs connected for key hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Balle Hoge
Manning
Scag
Cay
Anderson
Gifomphin
Ata
Cor Manning
Dineb
York
Binfte
Heeler
Pitchées
Seinen
Browns Rally In Time In Boston Series Game Two
St Louis wins the second game of the Boston series 8 to 2 in a late eighth inning rally. Stone singles, Ferrin hits a grand slam style shot, and Waddell adds a homer as St Louis bats through the order. Bl Boston errors and timely hits pave the way for the St Louis comeback with key hits from Stahl, Ferris, and Waddell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Whitme
Wallace
Ferrin
Hoffman
Jones
Spencer
Waddell
St. Louie
Bob
Boston
Abdhoaw Stone
Ootheney
Hance
Lord
Stahl
Ferris
Istaparte
Hofman
Sullivan
Ij Morgen
St. Loui
Audy—Stone
Wollands
Secha
Hart
Fertia
Willams
Jonts
Letton Dases
Louis
Weston
Balle
OM Waddell
Aff Morgan
Morgan
Massie
Evans and Hurst
Old League Holds Sway in Philadelphia and Toledo
Philadelphia fans rally behind Billy Murray's team as the 2sense sensational spurt fuels belief in a pennant chase. Hickman bores pitchers in Toledo as Wickman hits .500 since joining the Mud Hens. Chicago Nationals defeat Waterbury 5 to 1 led by Moran, Byonkie, and Shin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Toledo
Ang
Chartes
Wickman
The
Naps
American Association
Hick
Haseen
Pruitt
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago Cubs
Waterbury
Conn
Chicago Nationals
R.H.E
Moran
Byonkie
Shin
National amateur regatta draws international clubs
The thirty sixth annual crews meet on the Connecticut River next Friday with many international entrants. Fortmeyer announced a complete list of clubs in events across single sculls doubles and fours, including New York Athletic Club, Riverside, Cambridge, Toronto, and Detroit entries. The program follows a day by day order, with racing from intermediate heats to senior finals and a war canoe dash among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ranadey
National Association
Odrsmen
Connecticut
RF. Fortmeyer
Telegraph Todays
Association
New York Athletic Club
sculla—Hiverside
Bradford
Philadelphia
St Mats A
Ballfax
N. 8
New York
Athletcs Club
Boeingfield “Hoa Club
Bytingfield
Maas
Nassau
Cis
Ravenawood
Hun Mg Taland
Metropolitan Rowing
Don Rowing Club
Toronto
Apringerd Boat Club
Springfeld
Boston
Mass
Seawanhaka Boat Club
Brooklyn
Springfald Best Club
Springheht
New Hochella Rowing Club
New Rowhelle
Riverside Boat Club
Cambridge
Nelson Boat Club
West Philadelphia Club
Philadelphis
Springfeld Foot Clu
Springfield
Mans
St. Zoula Rowing Club
St. Louis
St.Alphonsus Club
Don Howng Club
Yindarens
Patroa Red Chélis
West Philadelphia
Wester Teat Club
Nonpshell Rowing Club
Detroit Boat Club
Detroit
Minnesota Boat Club
St. Paul
Mino
St. Joseph's Association Club
Minnesota ‘Boat Club
Minn
St. Marys
Halifax
Vesper Boat Club
FhileteIpita
Ravanewood
Long Island City
Revenswood
Long Inland City
Argonaut Rowing Club
Torito
Minnesota
Boat Club
Veaper Boat Club
Flouadelphia
Wahneta Boat Club
Flushing
N.Y
Hoston “Athletic Association
Quaker City Barge Club
Rockhpman Boat Club
Musa
Detroit Boat Clu
Et Payt
8. Paul
Réverealde Boat Club
Mane
Metropolitan Rowing Club
Union Boat Club
New Yorsity
Harlem Rowing Club
Springfeld Canoe Club
Spring
Ield
Crescent Canoe Club
Waltham
Dedham Boat Club
Dedham
Serrlisyi
Outfitters Promotion Amid Price Ladder on Suits
Store closes at 5 during week and Saturdays at 6. Prices shown for pants and a range of suits from 9 to 35 dollars. Address listed as Head-10-foot, Outfitters, Pa. Ave and 9th St with price steps including 12, 9, 15, 10.75, 18, 12.75, 20, 14.25, 25, 18.75, 30, 21.75, 35 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outfitters
9Th St
Cobb’s Georgia Bride Draws Crowds at Detroit Game
Mrs Tyrus Cobb formerly Miss Charlie Lombard of Augusta Georgia drew an overwhelming reception at Detroit as her husband Tyrus Cobb played in his first appearance here. Fans packed the stands, a throng blocked exits, and a gate lock had to be breached as Cobb, his bride, mother, and sister escaped through a right-field doorway after a long ovation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Detroit
Mich
Tyrus Raynond Cobb
Charlie Lombard
Augusta
Tyrus
Week in Sportcom Highlights Diverse Outdoor Events
Outdoor sports fill the week from Newport King’s Cup sailing to a New York to Thousand Islands motorboat cruise and national doubles tennis prelims at Brooklyn Crescents. Philadelphia cricket vs Marylebones in London, Camp Perry rifle trials, and first U S balloon race at North Adams headline a broad schedule with local and international interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Thorsday
New York
Nergone
New York Yacht Club
Vineyard Haven
Provincetown
Marblehead
Philadelphia
Marylebones
London
Ireland
Phiadelphians
Great Britain
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Bisley
England
Adirondack racing entries and stakes noted at Fort Erie
A long list of horse entries and betting odds for multiple races at Fort Erie includes the Adirondack handicap and the Saranac among others. Notable horses named include Harrigan, Sea Of, Statesman, Direct, Sand Piper, Earl's Court, Golconda, Chief Brant, Joffe, McCarter, and Emperor William with various weights and prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Laer
Arondack
Prudent
Cotytto
Monologue
Hawkwing
Chaperone
Varialion
Cleft
Morise
Jiminy Tane
Bterlmaker
St. Nick
Earl's Court
Intogrito
Thomas Calhoun
Earh
Golconda
Cratkshot
Joffe
Jack Atkin
McCarter
Dendolies
Royal Tourist
Mayfield
Beckes
Marathon
Adriarhe
Banyah
Chief Brant
Yorklyn and Stokes
Jersey Lightning
Tender and True
Florence
Grace Cameron
Fort Erie
Jockeys Death Confirmed From Bevochiek Steeplechase Wreck
The Saratoga crash victim most Boadwee, a steeplechase jockey, died from a skull fracture and cerebral hemorrhages. Coroner Small ruled the death accidental. The body was sent home to Brookhaven, Mississippi, after investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Saratoga Jack Track
Brookhaven
Migs
Small
Falcons pitcher sets strikeout record in 1907 game
A Falconer professional player, 18 years old, struck out 42 batters in one game, a record for the time. He fanned 28 in a later appearance over two games, and his team, the Falcons, won 6 to 5 after a decisive strikeout sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedient
Dlugh- Wedient
Falconer
Falconer Seri
Corry
Innini
Minor League Results in New York State League
At Syracuse Binghamton defeated Syracuse 2 to 1 in a tight opener. Albany edged Troy 3 to 2 as first game details hint at a pitching duel. Scranton led Wilkes-Barre in the second matchup, score and final inning unclear from fragmentary report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyrichme
Syracuse
Binghamton
Albany
Troy
En _ Maar
L Ra
Secanton
Wilkea- Barre
Scranton
Wilkes
Amateur Games Today Across City Leagues
Amateur games guide lists Sapitsl City Seamus-Atlenties against Brentwood at Capstal City Park, Marquette Deast Marines vest, Vie pent, and other matchups in the American League, Infant co. versus W. B. Moses and Bon on Eighth Street and Florida Independence League Advent Athlete Club Wallache at McDevitt's Field. Also M C A Leaguers and Trainmen at Fitts Street and Florida Avenue north, Golwinkia League Independence versus Washington Haights at First and Saw Streets northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapitsl City
Seamus — Atlenties
Brentwood
Capstal
Pack
Marquette Deast
Marines Vest
Viepent
Toletoenits
Tdtreets No
Ameriat
J.infrant Co
W. B.mosis & Bon
Florida
Independence League
Advent Athlete Club
Wallache
McDevitt
M‘c. A
O “Treinmen
Fitts Street
Florida Avenue
Golwinkia League
Washington
Haights
First
Oddly Jumbled Names Signal Monday Tips Page
A fragmented OCR read mixes scattered names and terms such as Comvas Cilife Royal Tourist Beat HipCarter Jersey Lightain Brant Teader and Tran Emperor Witten Stowaway Hail Economy Lights Out with no clear narrative. The readable text resembles a list of possible headlines or cataloged items rather than a cohesive story or event.
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Comvas
sCilife
Ateeeuan
Comreraght Bui
Golronda
Thome Bae Royal Tourist Beat
HipCarter
Jersey Lightain
Brant
Teader
Tran
Emperor Witten
Manzino
Anne
Sicase
Floreat
the Wolt
Lezine
Eleanor
Altien
Fantaala
Linterigs
Onebraus
Convie
Keep Moving
Warper & Ren
Latagetie
Yale Gridiron Outlook and Harvard Preview
August football outlook from New York reports Yale and Harvard preparing for fall practice. Yale loses key players but retains several veterans. coaching staff includes Bigelow Tad Jones and Burch. Harvard plans with five veterans and several candidates for tackle and guard positions as coaches seek weight and depth. In Falls Church, Woodland Athletic Club defeats Town Council 31 to 16 as Councilman Blurge struggles on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yala
Warvard
Yate
Harvard
Daukle
Bigtlow
Jones
C. F. Alcott
Howard Jones
Paige
Dines
E. ©. Congdon
W. A. Goobal Ang
Carroll Cooney
Fred Murphy
A. H. Brides
E. H. Coy
L. H. Bigelow
Tad’ Jones
Fiobert B. Burch
Cincinnati
Burr
Kennard
Fish
Browne
Hoar
Robbinson
Comstock
Accen
McGuire
Forcheimer
Dunlap
Nourse
Woodland A. C. Falls Church
Falls Church
Woodland Athletic Club
Blirge
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Mertz
BIS
Crsce
F Street
Sporting Comment
Cubs
Ovation
Yonkers
Matt Winn
Amateur Athletic Union
Buster
Tigers
Tom Hughes
Cobe
Klan
Ron
Kian
K Milan
Whglaub
National League
Comiskeyites
Browns
McAleer
Phillies
Quaker City
Murray
Hes
Clarke
Pirate
Aldine
Billy Murray
Connie Mack
Fred R. Fortmeyer
Eckington
Glenwood
Eckingtons
Schmidt
OlNagie
Carr
Waldron
Ilones
Aio
Senmiar
OfMouck
Umbaugh
O J. Mace
Rune—Hrase
Mace
Letton
Nagle
Stoten
Isgler
Emnstbaueh
Georgian
Sportcom
Thousand Islands
American Powerboat Association
Crescant Athletic Club
Frederick
North Adams
Aero Club
Billy Panke
Yank Mantel
New England
Mike Donovan
Rochester
Buffalo
Gastoning
Poland Springs
Emperor William
Tiveky Ford
Sehn
Arveight Leonard
Woodside
Manzano
Adorethe
Ada& McGee
She Welt
San ‘Oringaden
Floreal
Colored Lady
Woollands
Rowe
Gloriols
Berwisk
Magazine
Piease
Bertha B
Aleneon
Giles
Meretha H
Piliex
Rartotes
Ceattha
Site Orientaleen
Lay Crrinte
Wheach
Fantagla
Ceparion
Bonebrake
Prince of Castile
Convilict
Jupiter
Little Omage
Masnon
New Garter
Mumia Gallagher
Santerttie
Lafayette
Fancy Bird
Warner Griewell
Anneta Lady
Minot
Gavedear
Tizie
Himmel
Extella Ci
the Thornatt Harvite
Seattle
Furlingr
Brandy
Dick Wilson
Don Domo
Yank
J. W. O'Neil
Ben Trovate
Cobleaxtil
Prince Brutua
Taxer
Adalbert Belle
la Londe
Pepper
Sait
Yerroide
Tou Box
Colonel Dick
Willian
Syege-olds
Ana
Waust
Harry Ast
Tee Vox Repulk
Lan May
Tromar
Myulth
Shite
Redwood
Mire Roy Joe Nawton
Poiter ‘Corbett
Ormce
Boadwee
Houck
Green
John BR. Houck
Eighth Street Northeast
Eugene Green
Seventh Street
Fort Washington
Marshall Hall
Potomac
Sissowwem Amin
Italand
Syeur
Praidati
Atare
Eng
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Frovideuve
Cal Ag
Beltimore
Newark
Jersey City
Neawark
Rocky Point
W. ‘Pet
Nashville
Ribeye
Atlanta
New Orleans
Litte Rock
Montgomery
Mobile
Birmingham
Aarry Waara
Memphis
Vhs
Eiawtte Rock
OF al
M. Daily
Ffiseman
HUES
North Mena Bay
Sts. W. W
E. B
Manhattan
Walford
Pa. Ave. Agg
Newcorn & Green
Men's Tailors
F Street N. W
Abner-Drury Brewing CO
YALE
Oupeda
ORE
Arcateur
Washington Fest
Washington, D.C
Hethives
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