Thirteen Sluggers Survive Slump As Wakefield Leads
Slump grips weekly batting with only thirteen batters above .270. Wakefield leads local players at .276 while Isbell tops Chicago with .273. Altizer, Lave Cross, and Hickman linger below the .275 mark as league totals drift downward.
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Wakefield
Altizer
Lave Cross
Hickman
Chicago
Isbell
Yankees
George Stone
Elberfeld
Grimshaw
Bemis
Turner
Thomas
New York
Chase
Keeler
McGuire
Cleveland
Wile Lave Cross
Uwee
Charley Hickman
Isabell
Rube Wad dell to Tend Bar in Cleveland This Winter
Rube Wad dell plans to work as a bartender in Cleveland at Barnsy Longo’s saloon this winter after baseball ends. The move follows his desire for a change of scenery and his new financial interest in the Longo business.
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Rube Wadie
Barnsy Longo
Cleveland
Stain
Waliog
Marquette League Averages Highlight Fielding Leaders
The official Marquette League batting and fielding averages name Camalier as top catcher, Riston and Ebbert as leading pitchers, Casassa at first base, EB Sebastian at second, Mess at third, Malloy at shortstop, and J Collisower top in outfield with a perfect percentage. Bloomingdale Athletic Club beat First Street Athletic Club 6 to 0 at Mr Pevtt's Field with Fegan’s catching and Hammett’s bat noted in a 60 minute game full of fielding and base running actions.
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Felding
Camalier
Riston
Ebbert
Casassa
EB. Sebastian
Mess
Malloy
J. Collisower
Bloomingdales
Bloomingdale Athletic Club
Street Athletic Club
Pevtt
Fegan
Wlite
Hammett
Mtenar
Totaia
Rimahoe
Fatea
Litormingdale Athletic
Elnomingdale Athletic Cigh
Sheet Athlete Club
Chew
Yai
Ye Chow
Fegon LL Ty
A c. FO
Camelot
Immaculate
McDonald
St Dominic
Merreron
Si Fathel
Duckie
Jay Kam
Peter
Trinity
Murphy
Poychers
Relenara
Petar
Taylor
Holy Name
Genitifower
Go Aman
Beck
Fay
Holy Namin McNinch
McDonnla
Cleveland
Collislowes St. Peter
King
Ybold
Phiadelphia
Eler
New Och
Wenphiil
St Louia
F. Sebastian
EuGuliv
New York
Crowe
Teintty
Ick
Claveland
Old Beorat
Haly
Ame
Toon
Davis
Failadelphia
A Sullivan
Dod
Philadylpta
Mors
Rimshax
Doston
Caneven
St. Dominic
Bemis
Clovatamt
GhofMot
Patrice
Cove
Warner
I Ua
Callan
St Patrick
York Ak
Mera
Immacuiate
Steit
Harris
G. Collitewer
Fotar
Brates
Budire
Swith
Datler
Smith
Boston
Puy
Lombardy
St Uso
Chawson
Madley St Petrick
Ford
St Domindo
Ison
Uncagy
Zawnelt
Termaculate
Ahi Dlelphia
Bergies McNineh
St Peter
Loemer
Bis Moore
Gones
Peto
Owtfielders
Ry ‘Bel
Cotttnawer St. Peter
Lon Otten
St Tonis
Tiernay
Ren Yukys
Bent Cleveland
Bent Cleveland | Btaa
Wapto
Telnity
Iron Box
Ou Dugan
Hiewwsn
Fhiera
H Jones
St Deminte
Thaks
Lola
al Iota Coy
St Louis
Mila
Poston
Coughlin
Chirag St
Washington U
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Sum Ley
Madi Chizato
Preeman
Barten
Hoyden
Porton
Del
Chicago
Phila Elphie
Lous
Pocerun
Beton
Heydon
Wash
Beatrice Pai
Philadelphia
Pallsnolpat
Southern
Southern Railway
Vienna
Rube Clarke
la Foe
Isaac
Waddy Lynham
John L. Coker
Care Southern Railway
Holy Nama
McDevitt
Knoskey
Kumar
Wantcockss
Maddox
Daly
Brewan
Disci
Comalter
Daley
Roger
Balle
Riton
Siru
Yennelil
Dely
Stewart
Gallagher
Brennan
Rouble
J. Umvire
Sagrario
St. Patrick's
Joe Turner
Johnson
Gordon
Tierney
Cullen Way
Gefsat
Caretrgtona Defeats Western Athletic in Amateur Baseball
In an amateur baseball clash, Caretrgtona beat Western Athletic 12 to 0. Willems pitched effectively for the winning side, contributing to the shutout while Nickra and AREHIVE also stood out on defense and offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caretrgtona
Western Athletic
Willems
Nickra
Weld Boathouse for Harvard on Charles River
Harvard University will receive a Weld boathouse on the Charles River near Boylston Street Bridge funded by George W. Weld Harvard 60 who died last year. The structure costs about 100000 dollars and features two large balconies overlooking the river.
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Harvard
Charles River
Boston
George W. Weld
Harvard University
Weld
Boylston Stret Bridge
Nichols Confident of Making Good
John W. Williams of Boyds Maryland reports a letter from Simeon B. Nichols of Boyds noting Nichols was sold by the Memphis Southern League team to Connie Mack for $2000 to play shortstop with the Athletics next season. He is praised as a natural fit for faster company with strong fielding and hitting records.
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Nichols
John W. Williams
Boyds
Yeaterday
Simeon B. Nichols
Memphis, Tenn
Connie Mack
Athletics
Nichole
James J. Collins
Jake Morae
Changs
Ban Johnson
Collins
Norman Elberfeld
Bielder Jones
Larry ‘Pablo
Jimmy’ McAleer
Harry Langan
St. Louis
Biberfeld
Ruffan
Amyire
Sik” Olough
Elberfeld
Yankees
Griff
Johnny McGraw
Harman Fangki
Chicago
Johnson
O'Loughlin
White Sox
Sporting Baster Fest Queries on Baseball Rules
Reader questions from the Sporting Post and Sporting Editor touch on base rules and outs. The letters discuss batter safe on overruns, stolen bases, tag plays, balks, and umpire calls in various scenarios.
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Sporting Editor Post
Totter
Redchoy Firat
Dome Co
Sporting
Mathewaou
Leaver
Piataburgs
Jordan
Leever
Mathewson
Ordanng
Bush league baseball tale sparks backroom bets and brawls
A reader describes bush league baseball in Virginia and Chicago with slugging umpire fights and concealed identities. The piece includes anecdotes about bets on batting records and a prankster using the name Jones or Brown, plus a mayoral warning to players and a note on Dougherty and Hahn joining Comiskey’s club.
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Junipers
Virginia
Jones
Brown
Jasper
Casassa's two bagger wins game for St Patrick team
Casassa delivered a two bagger in the fourth inning driving in two runs and clinching a 2 to 0 victory for St Patrick. Cook and Ogle pitched effectively as St Peter’s and St Patrick played through a 36 minute game with Casassa earning the decisive hit and Dampier, Tierney, and Cullen among the notable baserunners.
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Casassa
St. Patrick
Casasee
St. Patricks
Cook
Ogia
Bi.Patreh
Rhoa St Peer
Rhoad Tierney
B.coliner
Reagan
Madton
Marceron
Dampier
Gullen
Johnson
Trye
Jack
al Webb
Maney
Sey
al Lanshan
I Cook
Evens
Zirkle
St Peter's
St. Tet
Palls
Om Cook
Yanings
Ogle
Casacas
Cacans
Lanahan
Tierney
Cullen
White Sox Rise to First as Chicago Baseball Fever Grips
The White Sox and Giants are the two fastest clubs in the nation with Chicago fans rabid as the Sox ride a long winning streak. Pat Dougherty's timely hitting and strong defense spark a turnaround as Walsh Patterson and pitchers Roy Patterson Owen lead a surge past Athletics and key rivals to chase the pennant.
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Chicago
White Sox
Kiers
Yankees
Sox
Comiskey
Ninn
Detroit
St. Louis
Itaelf
Jones
East
Ashington
Aliyn
Philadelphia
Chance
Story
Washington
Boston
Athletics
New Yorks
Dougherty
Bostons
South Side
Ocean
Pat Dougherty
Lange
McAleer
Qgas
Ad Feltures
Roy Patterson
Bo Walsh
Walsh
Patterson
Ammon Rusie
Rusie
Iellow
White
Owen
Wighlanders
Agera
Kittredge Takes Montreal Manager Post Amid Turmoil
Special to The Washington Post Montreal hires Malachi Kittredge, ex Chicago catcher, as manager amid mid season upheaval. He faces roster changes, including signing Maddigan from Carbondale, while ex manager Bannon departs. Montreal 0 Birds 8 in yesterday's game as Kittredge adjusts to his new role.
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Washington
Baltimore
Malachi J. Kittredge
Chicago
Montreal
Kittredge
Dillon
Belter
Kit
Royala
Jimmy Bannon
Bannon
Maddigan
Carbondale
Burnham
Newark
Hannon
St Ig Belevad
Farrell
New York
Birds
Kane
Selbach and Griffith Frivolous Pitching Duel at Park
A local fan recalls a comical moment in a close game at American League Park. Clarke Griffith teased Al Selbach as the pitcher fumbled the ball with a wild throw. Selbach swung, overbalanced, and the pitch sailed over the plate for a strike, prompting officials to quell the ensuing uproar.
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Bere
Selbach
Xap
Griff
Largest Open Handicap Meet Draws Out‑of‑Town Talent
Seventeen clubs from Baltimore and Montgomery County enter the Washington Grove Labor Day carnival. Maryland Athletic Club and others send top athletes to run sprints mid distances, with entries in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, mile, shot and discus, and jumps. In boxing, Al Kaufmann agrees to meet Tommy Burns in a twenty round heavyweight bout on September 4 after recent negotiations by McCarey and Billy Delaney.
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Washington Grove
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Maryland Athletic Club
Maryland Swimming Club
St. Louis
Marathon Club
Mount Washington Club
Belti- More
Ohio Athletic Association
Patterson
Central
West Branch
Droid Athletic Club
Kaufmann
New York
McCarey
Pacific A. C
Los Angeles
Cal
al Kaufmann
California
Tommy Burs
Billy Delaney
Burns
Senator Nixon Demands Fair Play In Goldfield Bout
United States Senator George B Nixon travels to Nevada to oversee a Labor Day boxing match between Gens and Nelson in Goldfield. He insists the bout be on the level, warning that his Rocky Commonwealth must be fair to all principals. He expresses confidence in local promoters and hopes for a clean fight.
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United States
George B. Nixon
Nevada
Washington
Goldfield
Pulliam's Shakespearian Reading and Local Sports Notes
Column recounts William Pulliam’s return from vacation to address baseball politics and umpiring disputes with references to Mr Brush and umpire Johnstone. Also reports Field Day events at New Baltimore Athlete Club with results in dash races and a baseball score where New Baltimore beat Haldwins Ridge 10 to 9.
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Spd
Harry Pulliam
Spe
Saratoga
New Baltimore
T. Ashton
Woo
Notina
J. Gresnon
C. Gray
Heteht
Indhen Ranaing
D. Ritver
Boye
R. Melton
Giry
HC Brian
Haldwins Ridge
Baseball Notes and Manager Moves Stir Boston and Chicago
The article admires Willie Keeler’s early season mishaps and four hit game, cites Hoffman's improving eyesight, and quotes Clark Griffith on the Athletics. It discusses New York’s resilience, Collins’s possible replacement as Red Sox manager, and praise for Frank Chance guiding the Cubs to first place with key trades.
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Ané
Hahn
Dougherty
Comisky
Allan Langrel
Chicago
Boston
Han Johnson
Colline
Johnson
Pat
New York
Madie Hahn Wil
Kate Griffith
Maeve
Bill Sullivan
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Amon
Chance
Frank Belee
Sheckard
Steinfeldt
Jack Taylor
Notes on the Autos and Early Car Trends
The article surveys early automobiling culture and 1907 model readiness, noting the first U S auto show in 1900 and six cylinder engines gaining prominence. It cites Jefferson D. Mont Thornton of the AAA board, foreign car brands, and a shift by importers toward domestic naming of brands.
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America
Madison Square Garden
Jefferson D. Mont Thorpon
AAA
Idee
Europe
Ward
Tomward
Domastic
Tat
Umpire and Players Clash Delays Suburban Baseball Game
Laurel defeats Hyattsville 5 to 4 as crowd swarms field causing delay and protests over grounds condition and darkness. Berwyn beats Brentwood 4 to 2 amid protest by Cornell that poor lighting affected play. multiple notables including Becketts and Carr shine in a tense Suburban League outing.
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Cornell
Brentwood
Hyattsville
Berwyn
Laurel
Washington Post
Gerb
A. Leakin
Hag-Leakin
Howard Beckett
Arthur Carr
Sherk R. H. Vincent
Smith
Fitcher Payne
Gigstisville
RAO Aed Laurel
Hoas East
Stockmanss
A.lean
Fenwick
Shipley
Rose
Mangwu
Hawtup
Timacus
jSrsard
Wyetteville
Balle
Gelb
Leakin
Beckett
Geth
Oy Beckett
I Garr
Rone
Tate
Hradeville
Laurelte
Leskin
Inntage
Darnall
Messrs
von Restroff
Wom
Marquette League Notes Highlight Local Baseball Activity
The Marquette League reports Barbus back in action and Zannetil from Immaculate delivering fast plays. Stewart of Tinny makes notable catches. Feagen from St Patrick shines. Lainbleum of Immaculate hits sixteen against Trinity, while Gallagher of Immaculate Conception steals bases and connects hits.
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Barbus
Dibbert
Dominle
Zannetil
Immaculate
Stewart
Feagen
St. Patrick
Maly
Bernard
Lainbleum
Trinity
Andrew Gallagher
St. Pablele
Linttleum
Hurdle
Dampier
St Peter's
Considerabix
Bernie" Gallagher
Immaculate Conception
Mide Siz Hila
Gallagher
Bees
Trinity Gums
Buck” Shedd
St Patrick
Rogus
Anager
Holy Name
Yeagun
Jack Frost
Bucy
Canvas
St. Docinic
Dominic Fa Analoos
Ebbert
McDonald
Geveral
Marquette
Bloomingdale Athletic Club
Heltimore
Washington
Oriole
Fark
Zannalli
Mann
Alredy
Dana
Birch
Kraft
Ebbigra
Merrill
Dave
Harris
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