Agriculture Victorious In Penant Race Lead Departmental League
Agriculture defeated War in a well played matchup to clinch a near pennant lead in the Departmental League. Weber, Wiley, Winston and Asquith sparked the offense with runs in the first and seventh innings, while Sanders held War to limited scoring as the Farmers asserted control and moved closer to the flag. Navy vs Treasury also featured, with Navy pushing ahead as Rau starred at short and Curnane dominated on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War
Naji
Fiers
Weber
Wington
Wiley
Winston
Fellman
Whley
Doyla
Brown
Sanders
Seita
Taylors Hut
Donaldson
Gillen
Hoffman
Wolfe
Veneman
Don
Asquith
Agente
RHOAE
Hottian
Fenwick
Mien
B.taytorib
Fellinga
Costa
Mseitz
Steventon
Hoisian
Wileon
Stavengen
Ama “Asquith
Titus
Peaied pall—Veneman
Handtboe
Navy
Treasury
Rau
RHORE
HeCarron
Reu
Coleman
Curnane
Newman
Graves
Baly
Navy O
OM Curnane
Om Fulcher
Fulcher
Kratt
Bryan
Mee Carthy
Saerfca
s—Rau
Cremenia
Ahha
Firat
Gertman
Pitrher
Gurmane
Pitech
Ball— Kraft
Atlantics Triumph Over Arlingtons In Capital City League
The Atlantics defeated the Arlington team 9 to 3 in a Capital City League game yesterday at Thirteenth and D. Dawson and Fenton starred with key plays and solid pitching. Errors, base-running, and timely hits drove the win as Arlington managed limited rallies with multiple misplays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trdas
National Athletic Club
Lantics
Northwast
Atlantics
Arlingtons
Dawson
Secor
Arlington
Rho
Atlantica
Rhoae Angum
Alekee
Jawuon. P
Oontralte
Boewell
Lhatbee
Hunter
Purcett
Draeger
Cohen
OO Lynch
Rf. Priest
Casnasa
Avlantes
Allantices
Allantics
Arringtons
Handiboe
Ny Handiboe
M. Fenton
Fiicket
Fenton
W. Handiboe
Quantrelle
Handitos
Quantrelle Iit Les Plichet
Handitee
Mr Confonsi
Holy Name Narrowly Falls to Trinity Devils in Strap Game
Trinity Devils Field hosted a tense Marquette League contest where Holy Name rallied in the late innings but fell 7 to 6. Smith belted a grand slam with the bases full, while Knockey pitched well and Ebbert held Holy Name at key moments as McDonald and Olsen contributed behind the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name
To & Smith
Ebert
McDonata
At. Dom's
Hoaeb
Rhoaeb c. Jones
Smith
Meister
dKnockey
McDonald
Woodcock
Ohsen
Eobert
Denivan
Donee
O Carr
Dominic
Harned
St. Dominic
Holy Wame
Ercors
Ebbert
Knockey
Mith
Daly
Cant Sau
Olsen
C. Jonas
McTonell
Ryan
Sranensen
Rocker
Wdplioh
palle—Olsen
McDonld
Mr. Lagraine
The Sport Calendar In This Issue
The calendar lists Latona Jockey Club events at Fort Erie from July 10 to August 22 and Saratoga from August 1 to 6 with stakes including the Saratoga Special today, Great Republic on August 18 and the Saratoga Derby on August 23. Aquatics notes include the Worcester regatta today and the Interrace club regatta at Broadwater August 18 with the Middle States regatta on Labor Day. Horse shows run from Harrisonburg August 14 to 16, Herryville August 21 to 28, and Warrenton August 29 to 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latona Jockey Club
Fort Erie
Saratoge
Worcester
Broadwater
Upper Potomac
Labor Day
Harrisonburg
Herryville
Cubs Win Pitchers Battle at Washington Park
In a National League game Chicago edged Brooklyn 2 to 0 at Washington Park as Brown outpitched Stricklett. Wells and Moren starred for Chicago with strong defense and timely hitting. Brooklyn could not break through against the Cubs’ steady pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Brown
Stricklett
Chicago
Washington Park
To & Jordan
Rho Ai Slagle
Maloney
Sheckard
Schutte
Jordan
Chance
Lewis
Moren
Bergen
Ystricklett
Tinker
Moran
Staele
Evers
Essex
Halls
White Sox Narrow Lead Over Athletics in Wary Win
Chicago edged New York 2 1 in a stubborn game as Ed Walsh dominated Yecker Chesbro and Delehanty sparked a Chicago rally. The win trimmed the Athletics’ AL lead to eighteen with Chicago claiming recent streaks. Jones predicted an AL advantage before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Chicago
White Sox
Athletics
Yankees
St. Louis
Quakers
Yankee
Jones
Sox
Chesbro
Ed Walsh
Yease
Delehant
Dougherty
Philadelphia
Sullivan
Walsh
Hahn
O'Neill
Elberfeld
Silk
O'Laughlin
Conroy
Williams
AG New York
Ou Keeker
Chass
Consoy
Donohus
Laporte
New York
Hoffman
Delehanty
Doughedy
Tannehit
Isbell
Dy Walsh
Chenbee
Bail—Itleinw
Balla
Chésbro
Mr. Hurst
Pine
Ferris Saves Game in Boston Victory Over Detroit
Boston defeated Detroit 4 to 2 as Ferris starred with two great plays including a fifth seventh inning stop to prevent a tying rally. Dineen left after a rough inning, Armbruster was injured by a foul tip, and Payne provided strong catching. The teams meet in a doubleheader Saturday with Ferris and teammates delivering key defensive moments for Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Detroit
Ferris
Dineen
Armbruster
Payne
Rhgat
Rhore Jones
Hayden
Lindsay
dParent
McIntyre
Crawford
Schaefer
Hoey
Tevenna
alGrims
Lowe
Morgan
Orkid Eubanks
Dinsen
Finer
Eubanks
Boston Eos
Divoon
Melniere
Ferriz
Stahl
Cougatin
Strack
EU Banks
Diiiven
Coughtin
Schoefer
Wubanks
Mc Connolly
Crack Connor Jumps and Umpire Return in Tri State
Special reports from Washington Post dispatched from Harrisburg Hyattsville and Norfolk detail Thomas Connor an umpire in the Tri State League accepting terms from president Carpenter and arriving in the city. Other item covers Lynchburg beating Prince George County Suburban League clubs Norfolk and related schedule changes as Marquette League discards a protest and reschedules games amid Immaculate Holy Name and St Dominic matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Tri-State
Washington Post
Harrisburg
Thomas Connor
Carpenter
Connor
Washimpton Post
Hyattsvile
Hiattsan Rl Je
Brentwood
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Norfol
Stewart
Walsh Jordan
Foster
Thernco
Moser
Refes
Waleh
Otey
Toledo and Louisville See High Scoring Games Across Leagues
American Association and Southern League results show Toledo defeating Milwaukee 6 to 5 and 1 to 8 in two games, while Columbus routed Kansas City 6 to 0. Indyapolis edged St Paul 3 to 4, Louisville beat Minneapolis 9 to 1, and Nashville topped Attenta 7 to 6. Other scores include Montgomery over Birmingham 3 to 1 and 1 to 9, Shreveport losing to Little Rock 1 to 6 and 5 to 6, plus Charleston defeating Augusta 2 to 1 and Columbia besting Jacksonville 7 to 3. In the American League and National League standings, teams like Philadelphia, St Louis, New York, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, and Brooklyn hold various positions with noted records and percentages, while multiple minor leagues list standings for Lynchburg, Danville, and Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
Columbua
Kansas City
Indismapalia Tndianapolia
St.Paul
Louisville
Loulsville
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
St. Louie
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Nationals
Cleveland
Boston
Lynchburg
Danville
Norfolk
Roanoke
Richmond
Portamouth
War
Justice
Interior
Post-ontee
Navy
Treasn
Capital City League
CALC
Aloysine
Atlantic
Ariingtons
St. Stephen's
Foundry
Calvary
Marquette
St. Patrick's
Trintty
Immaculate
St. Peter's
Dominic’s
Holy Nama
Rain Cancels Cleveland Washington Exhibition Game
Weather paused an Iowaist exhibition between Cleveland and Washington in Cleveland today. Key players are sidelined by injuries and travel delays leaving Stahl to reshuffle positions with Hickman at second base and Jones in the outfield. Warner and Kittredge expected back soon as the make up game may be scheduled in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Ohio
Washingtons
Nationals
Heydon
Indianapolis
Jack Warner
Det
New You
Ave Crésé
Larry Schlafly
Beach City
Forc Stahl
Meh Gharley Hickman
Stanley
Filteher
Stahle
Canhné
Mar
Will Detroit Sell Out
Meeting of Detroit Cleveland and Boston officials fuels reports that Detroit may be pressured to sell out due to poor attendance. Ban Johnson and others declined to discuss details behind closed doors amid internal dissension claims. Sensational developments anticipated as the conference continues. Burke, Lynn left fielder, fatally injured by a pitched ball in Fall River game, died after being taken to hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Detroit
Somers Jana@ Kilfoyl
Cleveland
Ban Johnson
Jimmy Collins
Boston
Armour
Navin
Washington
Burke
I Lynn
Temple
Wahington Post
Tynn
Mass
Thomas
Lynn
New England League
Fall River
Xenger
Emperor's Meteor Wins Schooner Race Amid Protest
In Cowes on August 10 King Edward and the Prince of Wales took part in the event. The schooner Meteor led by time but after a protest the Adela was declared the winner on time allowance while Meteor placed second. The Nyri, third in cutters and yawls, was also ruled a winner by time allowance after protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowes
Edward
Prince of Wales
Emperor William
Sunshine
Clara Adela
Navahoe
Merry’ Maid
Nyria
Adela
Adela Waa
Nyri
Harrisonburg Loses Again in West Virginia Game
Special to The Kington Fast reports Harrisonburg Va. lost to the Chesapeake and Ohio team of Hinto Sty in Hinton W Va. The series continues tomorrow with a return at Harrisonbure Petersburg Va Aug 10. A Riverside Club of Petersburg met the Brownies of Richmond in a second series, with the Brownies winning 2 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Rionmoha
Portsmouth
Elkstone
Drew
Eckstone
Govan
Persons and Daley
Harrisonburg
Kington
Hinton
W. Va
Harrisonbere
Chesapeake and Ohio
Hinto Sty
Harrisonbure
Petersburg
Riverside ‘Club
Brownies
Metropolitan Golf Championship ends with Low beating Smith
In Long Branch New Jersey on August 10 George Low defeated Alex Smith in a clash over the final thirty six holes at Hollywood Golf Club to win the Metropolitan Golf Association championship. Low led after the second round 145 to 152 and finished 298 to Smith 305. Amateurs lead by Jerome Travers setting a new afternoon record of 71. Also noted Chandler Pan against Hunter in Exmoor for the Mayflower Cup. The day’s semi finals featured Egan versus Orrin Wr Potter, Potter winning 3 down in 20 holes. Prominent local athlete William Carrick dies of typhoid fever at nineteen, after several months ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
N. J
George’ Low
Alex Smith
Metropolitan Golf “Association
Hollywood Gol Club
Low
the Howord
Smith
Jerome Travers
Chandler Pan
Hunter
Chicago
Exmoor
Miasothian
Ames
Onwentsia
Egan
Orrin
Potter Vin
Crow
William %. Carrick
Corcoran Cadet Corpa
First ‘Regiment
Dlonal’ Guard
Baseball and League Talks Dominate City Sports Scene
A sprawling column surveys baseball power plays, player moves, and league tensions as Chicago and Boston circles heat up. It notes Pitcher Skadera and manager Russell Rice as strong forces, links to Pennants, and hints at forthcoming meetings among clubs and unions with Warned stakes.
Amateur Baseball Victory Over New Willardeam on Elllogs
The National Electete Supply Company baseball team defeated New Willardeam yesterday afternoon on Elllogs 3 to 0. Lineup included Clarridge, Donohoe, B. Chase, Smo, Dugan, Gottwall, McQueen, Schwemmer, Norris, with Low-Wélard-Donn vam at first and Senseny, La Verne, Phillipa, Harrigan, Shelley, Marceron, Robey filling in other positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electete Supply Company
Willardeam
WN. E
Clarridge
Srabare
Donohoe
B. Chase
Smo
Flek Dugan
Gottwall
McQueen
Schwemmer
Norris
Low -Wélard
Donnvam
Senseny
la Verne
Phillipa
Boy Thief Sentenced to Reform School at Fifteen
Raymond Jones, fifteen, stole $50 from employer John Moran and spent it on Coney Island. Judge De Lacy sent him to the Reform School until age twenty one. The boy showed emotion only when his mother and Mrs. Jennie Holzburg became hysterical, his mother claiming an earlier head injury affected his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Jones
John Moran
Coney Island
de Lacy
Jones
Jennie Holzburg
Western Regatta Surprises in Worcester Portlands, Ravenswood Advance
At Lake Quinsigamond WorcesterMass the thirty fourth annual National Amateur Oarsmen regatta opened with misty rain and high choppy water. The Portland Rowing Club team narrowly trailed Ravenswood of Long Island City late in the senior fours heat but finished strong to reach the finals alongside Mound City and Winnipeg crews. The association single sculls featured eleven top scullers racing two heats with Harry Bennett and Frank Vesely among likely finalists. Metropolitan Rowing Club of New York won the senior pairs while the Nonpareil Rowing Club of New York led the intermediate fours. The intermediate singles saw Kerns edged by Warwyck and Major in a tense turn, with Henderson and Thomas McGee advancing to the finals. The event concluded with a tight intermediate eight race won by the Argonaut Rowing Club of Toronto, judged a near photo finish over New York Athletic Club and Wachusett of Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ravenswoods
Long Island
City
Metropolitans
New York
Pacific Coasters
Ravenswood
Portlands
Mound City
Clul
Winnipegs
Association
Catsmien
Harry 5. Beninett
Springfield Glass
Pont
Frank Vesely
Bol Mian Boat Club
E. Moa
Toronto Rowing Club
John Owell
St. Mary’s
Halts
Kerns
Winnipeg
Thomas ‘McGee
Ravenswood Club
Metropolitans Fiel
Metropolitan ‘Rowing Club
York
Philadelphia
Non. pareil’‘Rowing Club
New
Yoork
St. Adpherius
Boston
Argoniants
Toronto
K9ew
York Athletics
Wachusett
Worchester
Wachusetts
St. Alphonsus
Uty
Alexander Wameck
Springfeld Boat Club
Winnipes
Manitoba
Senley
City Rowing Cle
St.Louis
Dleb
Manttubs
Riverside
Long Tal
Ol Portland Rowing Club
Oreg
Metropolitan Rowing Club
Ish
Long Toland
Econd
Ims
Harvard Crew Heavier After Weigh-In in England
At Rourne End England on August 12 Harvard oarsmen John Richard yr Robert L Bacon and Daniel Nhat showed weight gain. Crew weights listed include Robert M Tappan 78 Sidney Fish 103 Flint 178 Gordon G Glass 488 John Richardson Jr 155 Robert L Bacon BS Laniel Newhall 11 Oliver D Filley 1st Francis M Bladgen coxswain 105. There is debate on who will row bow in Cambridge crew with coach Mutzlebury aiming to shape his lineup within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimson
Rourne End
England
Harvard
John Richard
Robert L Bacon
Daniel Nhat
Robert’ M Tappan
Sidney Fish
Flint
Gordon
G. Glass
John Richardson
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Totelen
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