Wiltse Shuts Out Cubs Before Great Crowd
Southpaw Wiltse pitched the greatest game of his career in a 1 run, 0 hit shutout against Chicago as a massive crowd topped 10 000 at the park. Seymour starred with a decisive first inning triple driving in two, while Taylor and Slagle provided brief threats. Devlin and O Day delivered strong defense and a late five run rally sealed the victory.
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Jiers
Willie
O Taylor
Amateurs Called In For Trouble-Header Games
Cincinnati and Tester summoned amateur help to cover injuries to Corcoran and Sridwell and manager Tanney’s absence. The first game featured strong stick work with the lovers taking the win. Boston Ur benefited from two wild throws, sealing victory in the second game which was called after the seventh inning by agreement. Scores:
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Tester
Jenn
Phillies Split Even In Two At St Louis
Philadelphia and St. Louis divided a doubleheader. the Phils won the first game 1 to 0, and St Louis took the second 4 to 2 in seven innings by agreement. Lineups and scoring details accompany the brief box.
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Thane
Baseball scores and standings from national leagues
National League results show Chicago 0 New York 7. St Louis 7 Philadelphia 6. Cincinnati 9 Boston 4. Cincinnati 2 Boston 4. Eastern and American Association results include Providence, Newark, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and St Paul. Virginia, Departmental, and Capital City leagues list various team totals. Today’s schedule features Cleveland at Washington and Philadelphia at St Louis among others.
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American Association
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Marquette League
Immaculate
Vany Trinity
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Holy Name
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Cincinnai
Pittsburg
Larry Pennant Placing Sox in AL Race Amid West Gridiron
Larry LaJoie pins the pennant on Cleveland and Chicago, with Chicago ahead in pitching and fielding and Cleveland strong in batting. He believes New York and Philadelphia trail. the White Sox must hold lead as Cleveland, New York, and Philadelphia chase. He notes Moore Hess and Rhodes bolster Sox, while Cleveland’s infield of LaJoie Turner Stovall Roseman strengthens the club, and predicts a Chicago title if Eastern clubs don’t close the gap.
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Larry
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Feld
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Hess
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Bradley
Ray
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Lairie
Sox
Comiskey
Windy City
Birmingham Sold to Cleveland Americans for 1500
Joe Birmingham of the A. J. and G Club Gloversville N Y is sold to the Cleveland Americans for 1500. He will join Cleveland after the State league season ends.
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Gloversville
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Elmira
A. J. and G
Cleveland Americans
Cleveland
Lennox Proves a Failure in Athletics Shunt Toward Rochester
Exiled Lennox who left Lancaster Tri-State to join the Athletes seems headed for Rochester. A. J. Buckenberger sought an infielder and dispatched Henley to gauge Connie Mack’s options. Mack reportedly allows Lennox to depart to Rochester after a sparse showing since joining the Athletics, with only one hit in six games.
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Rochester
Philadelphia
Exidle LenNox
Lancaster
A. J. Buckenberger
Henley
Connie Mack
Mack
Lennox
Lene
York Loses Glendon in Tri-State League
York Pa August 19 President Carpenter of the Tri State League informed Manager Heckert that pitcher Glendon cannot be used by York. He was claimed by Altoona through Johnstown and Glendon will either play for Altoona or sit out the Tri State this season.
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Carpenter
Heckert
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Johnstown
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Tri-State
Analostan Shell Wrecked in Potomac Accident
The Analostan Boat Club eight oared shell was shredded in a practice race near Adelaide lock. Rival Potomac clubs offered a spare shell until Labor Day. Minor collision at Upper Potomac damaged another boat. Adelaide rock, long noted as dangerous, will be blasted this week to remove the hazard.
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Potomac Club
Potomac River Red Ratta Association
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Georgetown Athletic Association
Zappone to Decide on Jamestown Regatta
Claude R. Zappone of Washington has been named a one man committee to study holding the next national regatta at Jamestown in connection with the exposition. The Worcester meeting of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen favored Jamestown if water and transport facilities meet requirements. Zappone plans a trip to review conditions after the Labor Day regatta on the Potomac. The team has played 18 games, winning 15, against Eastern Athletic Club St Peters Rhode Island Methodists Brookland and Fort Hunt. Address James T. Costella Fort Washington Md.
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National Association of Amateur Oarimen
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Fort Hunt
James T. Costella
Fort Wasteington
Georgetown Alumni Face Bid to Save Sinking Boathouse
Georgetown alumni rally to rescue a sinking boathouse and racing shells in the Potomac above the Aqueduct Bridge. The house and craft, valued at thousands, have deteriorated after sinking two weeks ago as faculty dispute who must fund the rescue and restoration efforts.
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Potomac River
Aqueduct Bridge
University
Ita
Greek Hercules Arrives to Challenge American Throws
An Athens native, George Georgantas, Olympic discus champion and 1912 stone-throwing rival, lands in New York seeking trials with Sheridan and a long stay to battle top U.S. weight throwers. He refused Greek king George I’s prizes at the Olympic close, sparking controversy back home and drawing mixed public sympathy. Doc Newton is suspended for insubordination, leaving the Yankees with a weakened pitching staff during a pivotal season.
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Washington Post
New York
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Athens
Greece
Martin Shéridan
Sheridan
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Yankees
Origin of basketball and Naismith's invention linked to M C A School
The article traces basketball to James Naismith at the Springfield Training School and ties the sport to the YMCA movement. It notes Naismith sought a safe indoor game and created a clean, snappy sport for students and athletes, shaping gymnasium life and athletic education.
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Marion Metius
Sverybolly
Little Jake
Springfield
Nilsmith
State University of Kansas
Physical Department
Maintenon Earns Fifth Straight Grand Prix Victory in Paris
Vanderbilt's chestnut Maintenon won the Grand Prix in Paris at the Availle distance of 2,600 meters with a time of 2:55 3-5. This marked the fifth consecutive victory for Mr. Vanderbilt's colt since the Grand Prix of Paris on June 10. Eider, who beat Maintenon at Longchamp, finished eighth.
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Takeg
Paris
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Maintenon
Availle
Eider
Maintenom
Longchamps
Pat Grove reforms as Western bandit seeks new life in New York City
Pat Crowe a famed Western bandit arrives in New York City with hopes to reform. He speaks of past crimes including the Cudahy kidnapping and multiple prison escapes. Crowe asserts a desire to live honestly, meeting Bat Masterson and considering future plans with no definite steps yet.
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New York Herald
Pat” Crowe
Bat” Masterson
United States
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Crowe
Widdie Cudahy
Oroahe
Packer
Davenport
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Omaha
Patrick Cavanagh
Edward AL Cudahy
Cudahy'a
Chicago
Jolicé
Denver
Roubers
St. Joseph
Clidahy
Cudahy
Saratoga Stakes Week Shapes Up With Big Races
At Saratoga this week eight stake events headlined by the Saratoga Derby US Hotel Stakes and Saratoga Cup. Diamond Jim Brady backs top two-year-olds including Penarrisite and Orman dale with heavy betting on Beatrice and other noted runners. Several entries from Albany and Beverwyck loom as strong challengers for the mile and six furlongs tests, while Brads and owners prepare for futures in a crowded field of favorites and hopefuls.
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Diamond Jim" Brady
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Horse List Covers Wide Saratoga Run Field
A note lists many eligible runners for a distance event at Saratoga. Names include Yater as the standout, with Hol scher Santa Catalina Agile Oliver Cromwell Samson Cairngorm The P icks Belly Spanker Phil Finch and Buil s a among others plus additional entries such as Silver- Wedding Bella Strome Memories Pirate and Tom Dugan.
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Horta
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Red Thistle
Mubdt Law
Warner Griswold
Friendship
Zinfandel
Chief
Mitten
Principla
Dondreat
Police search for white goat with green horns after breakfast caper
A call to police HQ reports a white goat with green horns has vanished after dining on breakfast items in a NW DC vacant lot near Sixteenth Street. A woman reports wigs stolen from her residence and investigators wonder if a disguise wearing goat may be involved in the curious caper.
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Tlig-Arling
Maj Sylvester
Leutenant
Ana J
Mary.Hemer
Irish journalism curiosities and noted press quips
A digest of old press lore highlights Dublin reporters famed for a vivid style, including a drowning case description off Dalkey and a Gladstone interview tale. It cites New York and Charleston clippings, with a quip about Russell Sage and Henry Watterson, noting sharp editorial humor.
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Gladstone
Enus
Gladstoné
Charleston
Russell Sage
Ted
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