Sports Calendar Mixed Events Across Baseball to Horse Shows
The calendar lists baseball St Louis against Nationals at National Park today, boxing bouts including Battling Nelson vs Jos Gans and Tommy Murphy vs Matty Baldwin, and racing at Latonia, Fort Erie, and Saratoga with several stakes including Great Republic and Saratoga Derby. Aquatics regattas, middle and horse shows, and a field and track meet in Washington Grove on Labor Day complete the program with dates spanning July through September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battling Nelson
Jos Gans
Golddelas
Tommy Murphy
Matty Baldwin
Chelsea
Young Mehoney
George Gunther
Newcastle
Lebor
WAR NIPS LABORITES 4 3 IN HARD FIGHT
Commerce and Labor stumble in the departmental league as War Hunters edge Laborites 4 to 3. Kinney labored against solid War hitting while Donaldson shone for War, Ellis snagging Hart’s Texas leaguer in a key sixth inning play. Postponed games and closing notes follow with standings and lineup details.
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Commerce and Labor
Laborites
Kinney
Donaldson
Rma
Ellis
Hart
Forney
Commerce
Labor
C&l
Rhoaze War
Rhore Torney
Asquith
Kinasy
Filme
Herbert
Gillen
U Taylor
Taframbols
Ullis
Hunt
Gente
Hannis
Wolfe
Borth
Venaman
Lauber
War
gasce-Commerce
Lebor
Missi
Bare
Oy Donaldson
Nils
Tornes
Batts
Acquilt
Pilmaen
Ginee
Taylor Batts
Downté
Torney
Hannis Hitl
Venamen
Hori
Vmpire
Itr
Agriculturs
Interior
Watts
Post Office
Post-omco Va Justice
Poat-ofBre
Agriculture
Navy
West Diamond
Post-office
Treasury
Navy Va
War v6
Justice
Nerlor
Officials Discuss Series for The Post Cup Title
Officials from Departmental Capital City Sunday-school and Marquette leagues met in The Post Building to form a temporary body to organize the District amateur baseball championship series. A three member committee was appointed to secure grounds draft rules and consider player eligibility umpires games and venues. Captain C E Edwards was represented by proxy and A G Rice F W Bogleane J A O Shea led the discussions with A G Spalding store manager C Thatcher promising a siren banner for the champions to accompany The Washington Post cup.
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Capital City
Post
F. W. Boglane
J. A. O'Shea
A. G .Rice
C. E. Edwards
C. Thatcher
A. G. Spalding & Bros
Washington Post
Capital City League scores and notes from St Stephen's win
In Capital City League play St Stephen's Institute defeated Columbia Athletic Club 4 to 3 after a fourth inning rally aided by a costly Hoyle error. Wahler and Kerr led pitching, with Mullin and Hoyle contributing key hits as the pennant contenders fell behind early and could not recover.
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St. Stephens
Bunch
Columbia Athletic Club
St. Stephen's Institute
Thirgsenth
D Streets
Atlantic
National Athletic Club
North Capitol
L Streets
Stephens
Hoyle
Wehler
Kerr
Howle
Wahler
St. Stephen's
A.C
St Stephen's
OM Kerr
Om Wahler
Wahter
Mullin
McCarron
Dougherty
Martin
Wable
Cellihower
Nationals Top Browns In Home Opener With Patten Shine
Washington defeats St. Louis 6 to 4 in the first game of the home campaign as Patten stars in close quarters. Stahl handles the Browns despite shaky support from McAleer and weak base running. Wallace saves a run with clever baserunning in a tense fourth inning.
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Jake Stahl
Hospital
New White Cape
St. Louis Browns
Patten
Nationals
McAleer
Jimmy
St. Louis
Stahl
Lemon
Crage
Heydon
Stanley
Warner
Detroit
Browne
Hanes
Wallace
Hemphry
O'Brien
Schlafly
Bobby
Hemphill
Hickman
Taam
Altizer
Hickmen
Tom Jones
Stone
Altzer
Anderson
Seasion
Petty
Wakefield
Seint
Nill
Ferce
Charley Jones
Browns
Washington
Balle
Om Feity
Schiafy
Nur
Schiafly
T. Jones
Patti
Whiting and Hickman Star as Nationals Rally
In a lively ballpark report, Jake and Hickman shine with strong throws and quick baserunning. Doc Reisling signs with the Phillies as Wallace tricks Schlafy in a notable double play bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc” Reisling
Phillies
Lancaster
Doc" Reisling
Brooklyn
Sale
Philadelphia Nationals
Virginia League Baseball Scores And Standings
Baseball results from the Virginia and other leagues show Lynchburg visiting Roanoke with wet grounds while Norfolk loses to Roanoker 2 to 5 and Richmond wins 6 to 4. Other league games include Jersey City defeating Britsle 4 to 1 and Toronto sweeping Newark 4 to 0 in both games. Eastern and American associations list multiple results across Providence Montreal, Baltimore Rochester, Milwaukee Indianapolis, and St. Paul Columbus, along with Southern and South Atlantic matchups. The American League and National League standings are given, highlighting Chicago and St Louis records, with Richmond Portmouth Danville Lynchburg Roanoke among Virginia League towns. A note reports New York defeating Detroit 2 to 1 in the first game of the series, with Yeager and O Leary key plays and detailed box score trends.
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Jersey City
Britsle
Newark
Toronto
Secon
Providence
Montreal
Baltimore
Rochester
W. L. Pet
Chicago
Louis
Detroit
National
Bonton
Bray
Clockmatt P
Brool
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Richmond
Portamouth
Danville
Roangke
Tasik
Treasury
Aloyatus
Antagto Nationals
St. Stephen'h
Firth
Metropolitan
Marquette
Patrick
Trinity
Yna
St. Peter
St. Dominic
Holy Name
Highlanders
New York
Malin
Yeager
O'Leary
Jones
Kapler
HIG
Crawford
Chage
Sennererte
Payne
Conroy
Hoftmat Hubani
Thomas
E. O'Leary
Newton
Eubank
Leary
Wee
Chase
Stolan
Jonas
Bhaas
Mullin
Hy Eubank
Mr. Hurst
Naps and Athletics Tied After Extra Innings
Cleveland and Philadelphia battled 12 innings in Boston and tied 8-8 after an extended scoreless stretch from the fifth inning. Detailed line scores show key hits by Seybold Stovall Davis Murphy and Dunn, with pitching work noted for Dygert Rhoades and others.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Rhoa
Broan
Piteke
Harteal
Stovain
Turber
Davis
Batole
Seybola
Congalton
Murphy
Oldring
Buelow
Mhoades
Dygert
Philadelph
Darnedrum
Br &Nan
Seybold
Stovall
Lord
Bostow
Rhoades
Batle
O'Loughlin
Pittsburg and Boston Split In Doubleheader Drama
In Pittsburg today, Boston and Pittsburg split a doubleheader. Boston won the first game in the eleventh inning on a single, a base on balls, and a double. Pittsburg won the second game as they hit freely to secure an easy victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chicago
Ruuns
J. Tannehill
Glaze
Chris
Haydon
Stone
Ferris
Javen
Ab. Davis
Donohue
Moey
Ngelmsnache O'Ti
Ol Morgan
Beteginsdb
Bacon
Lis ‘Walsh
Too'hlip
Gtare
Tess Totaik
Dougherty
Walch
Lebel
Waleh
Dle Nisy
L. Tannehill
Isbell
Ita
Tannehill
Walsh
Mr. Sherdan
Pittsbuts
Pittsburg
Pittaburg
Beoe
Roar Boston
RROAD
Clarke
Brilwell
Ganley
C F
Tenney
Meter
Brain
Beaumont
Brown
Foe Wagner
O Howarl
Nesson
Dolan
Sheehan
Dy Needham
Ritchey
Goode
Lynch
P. Phu
Baetod
Ocofgootao
TunsPhttsburg
Moler
Browh
Neecham
Goods
Piar
Ritchay
Wagner
Nealon
Bella—O Lynch
Ot Palle
OM Young
Bram
Phillippe
Wassed Bals
Neadham
Philippe
Meters Conway
Johnstone
Gamia Funbug
Gamia Funbug. Rhore Boston, Broad Clarke
Methwall
Molar
Tenpey
Obrain
Newton
Howard
Howard, M4 16 2 0 Sheehan, 3B. 0 19 0 0 Dolan
Ogoode
Dorner
Totaje
Pittabure
Fittaburg
Beaton
Bridwell
Negham
Nealey
Shae Ni Tenney
Bades
Claire
Bagy- Wagner
Brain Doubla
Brai
Mesers
Fohmstone
Conway
Naps Secure Berger and Hinchman in Big Trade
Cleveland magnates Somer and Kilfoyle bought pitcher Berger and outfielder Bill Hinchman from Columbia of the American Association after bidding against Pittsburgh and the New York Americans. Estimated costs were about $8,500 for Berger and $1,000 for Hinchman, who join the Naps next spring after recent play with Wilkes-Barre and Cincinnati. The golf note reports Russia opening its first golf club near St Petersburg with Count Nired as president and ambassadors among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Berger
Bill Hinchman
Columbia
American Association
Somer
Kilfoyle
Pittsburg
New York Americans
Hinchman
Wilkesbarre
Cincinnati
Reds
Columbus
Naps
St Petersburg
Russia
Kolomiagi
Count Nired
Galtee Moro
Sheriff Halts Moonlight Prize Fight In Suburbs
A planned prize fight near Washington suburbs was stopped by a sheriff and deputies after promoters failed to secure proper arrangements. Pugilists and fans dispersed, with many heading home on foot or by improvised means as police thwarted the event. Some hoped to stage a later attempt, while others wandered away from the unsteady scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uistic Arcana
Jack O'Donnell
Orangeman
Fourteenth and
Q Streets
Guardians of the Law
Geers Wins Two at Hudson River Driving Park
At Poughkeepsie on August 15 Geers and Benyon shared the program honors as the Hudson River Driving Park hosted fast times. Geers won the 218 pace with Ardelle and the Oakland Baron Stake with Lady Gail Hamilton, while Ardelle captured the 2:33 pace in straight heats. The event featured several notable pacers and trotters with purses totaling thousands across divisions.
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Poughkeepsie
Geers
Benyon
Hudson River
Driving Park
Ve J Geers
Ardelle
Gail Hamilton
Br. m
J. He
Veluar
Frince
Helen
isDonald
Bonnie Staiaway
B. H
Curry
Bily Seal
B. K
Cox
Bonanaz
B. G
Thomas
Casntus
Claes
Ures
Aver Exton
P.t
Stenberg
Hepyon
Kid Biltie Hey Big
Gerrity
Tokin
Re. G
Dickerson
Marjorie B. G. m
Cath. Kyra
Shaw
Sir John
Oakland
Hemilton
Bik
Calan
Baron ‘Wilkes
Metarthyres
Roberta
B. Or
McHenry von Zandt
B. My
Devereux
Hogan
Laurentia
Festen Ig Auto
Ch. G
Buck Venable Making Good For Wheeling Club
Buck Venable a well known Washington ball player shows a fast game for Wheeling club of the Central League. He has taken over second base after Joe Schrell was released and is delivering strong hitting and infield work. Jack Carr from Indianapolis is also excelling with Wheeling.
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Jeague
Anid
Dave
Charley
Washington
Wheeling
Washington Post
Buck Venable
Joe Schrell
Venable
Jack Carr
Indianapolis
American Association
Wheeling Club
Penarris Wins Grand Union Hotel Stakes at Saratoga
Penarris, owned by Frank O Neill, won the Grand Union Hotel Stakes at Saratoga, a six furlong race worth 38,000 to the winner, defeating Alethena and Don Enrique amid a large two year old field. Superman, the favorite, faded to finish far back as Alethena led early and Penarris surged to victory.
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Saratoga
N.W
Frank O’neill
Penarris
Superman
Aletheno
Don Enrique
Shaw
Aletheuo
Suromaries
Jongs
Miller
Mintberia
McDaniel
Eudora
G Ross
Baringo
Suit
Suirt
Revenue
Marian
Rose
Star Spangle
Salvies
Furze
Cora Prise
Imele Maris
Grace Larsen
Onteora
Mohawk
Geranium
Leila
Hammsraway
Harris
Woolwich
Utian
Edith James
Frejshon
Tine
Paprika
Pleasant Days
Court Martin
Mollie Docohue
Wrenne
Lilia
General Haley
Delmore
Lencastrias
Calabish
Brookdale Nymph
Lyne
Sir Lynnewood
Roerenetj
Comedienne
Dilan
Grazalie
Bohemia
Warning
Latoma Race Day Brightens With Two Favorites Wins
Cincinnati crowds see Friction and Katie Powers victorious as Latoma races yield two favorites in a day of mixed results. Profitable wins the steeplechase handicap by a half length over Blue Mint, while Saba dor trails the top pair in a tight finish. The third race was declared off, and multiple races featured close times and notable upsets amid a crowded program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Friction
Katie Powers
Latoma
Profitable
Blue Mint
Sabador
Heseatter
Frank Flesher
Avendon
Erlccaon
Dorothy Segh
Woolen
Elected
Coco
el Cazador
Banellen
Jardiniere
Decklew
Golden Bird
Lady Menrietta
Knowledge
Airship
Lidwina
Lansdown
Rhude
Black Art
St George
Races and Riders At Saratoga And Merger Of Harvard Shell
Large race card lists numerous entries for horses with odds and weights across seven races. Notable names include Montgomery New Amsterdam Sylvan Dixon Zinfandel Ginatte Macy Jr Ben Bax and Calvary. A Harvard shell crew change reports Lunt replacing Glass at No 4 after an injury during practice at Marlow Point.
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Saratoga
Daraxby
Montgomery
Killalog
New Amsterdam
Commortale
Aliver Pont
Big Store
Sylvan Dixon
Content
Gallavant
Cary
Macy, Jr
Ginatte
Red Seaf
Rage of Gold
Ben Bax
St Kevin
Gonville
Stanwix
Atoda
Kennyetta
J. G. Core
Eidie Waregili
Eittaloe
Smiling Tom
Yama Christy
Wonora Mbs Arabo
C. B Campbell
Exels
Desvent
Flowaway
Nagelte
Joe
Béprap
Ben Strong
Norfolk
Charrada
Ludis
Mortiboy
Vacharia
Silverpoint
Simle Sers
Desrent
Little Captain
Entree
Samson
Ravana
Zienap
McKittredge
Carr
Neptunus
Ginette
Red Leaf
Gus Heider
Calicornia
Giovanni Balerio
Lichtwags
Python
Prast
Ben Han
Segior
Kevin
Dan Connors
Muddy
Rosa of Gold
Malilift
Elvetto
Harvard Shell
Bourne End
Hogland
Harvard
Marlow Point
Lunt
G. G. Glass
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Fort Erie
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Marquette League
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eames—Teinliy
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York Athletic Association
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