Wiltse Shuts Out Cubs Before Great Crowd
Southpaw Wiltse pitched a sensational game for the Giants, shutting out the Cubs with three scratch hits as the crowd topped 10,000. Seymour starred in the field and at bat, driving in two on a first-inning triple that set the pace, while Taylor and Slagle collected singles amid a tense nine innings before Wiltse finished strong in a banner day at the park.
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Washington Post
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Wikse
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Seymour
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Spike
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Amateurs Called In For Trouble-Header Games
Cincinnati and Tester used amateur players to aid on the trouble header day due to injuries to Corcoran and Sridwell and Tanney’s absence. The tie lovers won the first game with persistent stick work. Two wild throws produced Boston Ur’s four runs and the victory in game two. The second game ended early by mutual agreement after the seventh inning.
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Cincinnati
Tester
Jenn
Phillies Split Doubleheader With St Louis in Split
Philadelphia and St. Louis split a doubleheader in St Louis on August 19. The first game went to Philadelphia 1 to 0, and the second game was shortened to seven innings with St Louis winning 4 to 1. The article lists lineups and partial scoring details from both games.
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National League scores and standings mixed results
National and minor leagues report varied outcomes with Chicago routed by New York 0 to 7, Cincinnati ahead of Boston 9 to 4, and St Louis edging Philadelphia 7 to 6. Other results include Milwaukee loss, and multiple late games noted with player performances and game details. Virginia and departmental leagues listed with standings. weathered box scores mention Umpire Carpenter and players like Magee and Norris.
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Pennant prospects in AL race loom large
Larry Lajoie predicts a tight finish between Cleveland Chicago and New York with strong pitching and fielding in Cleveland and Chicago leading the chase. He believes the Naps must gain ground as the White Sox stay ahead, while New York and Philadelphia falter in the West.
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Birmingham Sold to Cleveland Americans for 1500
Joe Birmingham of A. J. & G Club Gloversville New York is sold to the Cleveland Americans for 1500 dollars. He will join Cleveland after the State league season ends.
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Gloversville
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Lennox Proves a Failure in Athletics Trade Talk
Exiled Lennox, who left Lancaster Tri-State to join the Athletes, may be shipped to Rochester. A. J. Buckenberger sought an infielder and sent Henley to gauge if Connie Mack could spare one. It is reported Mack will allow Lennox to go to Rochester after a poor showing, 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 After Tri-State Claim
York Pa August 19 President Carpenter of the Tri State League informed manager Heckert that pitcher Glendon cannot be used for Johnstown because Altoona has a prior claim. Glendon was notified to either play for Altoona this season or stay out of the Tri-State.
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Carpenter
Heckert
Glendon
Johnstown
Altoona
Tri-State
Analostan Shell Wrecked In Potomac Accident
The Analostan Boat Club eight oared cedar shell was badly damaged during a practice race near Adelaide lock on the Potomac. Rival club members offered a replacement shell until Labor Day. A minor collision occurred with a Dowhie, injuring no one seriously. Adelaide rock, long a hazard, will be blasted this week to prevent future wrecks.
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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 if the next national regatta should be held at Jamestown in connection with the exposition. At Worcester a strong sentiment favored Jamestown pending water and transport tests. The Potomac plan follows the Labor Day regatta with August 25 September 11 28 and 9 listed. Washington anglers welcome any further input. The team has played eighteen games, winning fifteen, against Eastern Athletic Club St. Peter's Rhode Island Methodists Brookland and Fort Hunt. Address James T. Costella Fort Washington Md.
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Claude R. Zappone
National Association of Amateur Oarsmen
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Fort Hunt
James T. Costella
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Georgetown alumni seek quick action to save sinking boathouse
In a Potomac River incident above the Aqueduct Bridge the Georgetown alumni claim ownership of the sinking boathouse and launch. Faculty refuse aid, leaving recovery to the graduate board as $5,000 worth of racing shells and equipment drift toward ruin.
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Potomac River
Aqueduct Bridge
University
Ita
Greek Hercules Arrives to Challenge American Throwers
George Georgantas of Athens, Olympic discus champion, arrives in New York aiming to contend with Sheridan and other top U S weight throwers. He had public disputes with King George I after refusing Olympic prizes, sparking Greek controversy but gaining popular sympathy. Doc Newton suspended for insubordination by Griffith amid Yankees season troubles.
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Washington Post
New York
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Origin of Basketball Tied to Springfield Training School
The article traces basketball’s birth at the Springfield Training School where James Naismith invented the indoor game to find an exciting yet non dangerous activity. It credits Naismith as the creator and notes his later role as a physical director at Kansas.
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Marion Metius
Sverybolly
Little Jake
Springfield
Nilsmith
State University of Kansas
Physical Department
Vanderbilt colt Maintenon wins fifth Grand Prix Paris
W K Vanderbilt's chestnut Maintenon captured the Grand Prix at Availle, 2600 meters, in 2 55 5. This marks his fifth straight win for the owner since the Paris Grand Prix on June 10. Eider, who beat Maintenon at Longchamp, finished eighth today.
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Pat Grove the Western Bandit Seeks Reform in New York City
Pat Crowe, the famed Western gunfighter known for early crimes in Omaha and the Cudahy kidnapping, arrives in New York City to start anew. He states to friends his intent to reform, recounts past robberies, jail escapes, and a recent meeting with Bat Masterson, while denying lingering violent tendencies and claiming a clean, steady life ahead.
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The
New York Herald
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Bat” Masterson
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Chicago
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Denver
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Saratoga Stakes Race Notes and Key Contenders
Saratoga meet preview notes eight stake races including the Saratoga Derby, United States Hotel Stakes, and Saratoga Cup. Diamond Jim Brady backs top youngsters like Accountant and Pendennis as odds firm, with Beaming, Ormondale, and others among likely starters for the graded events.
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Diamond
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He can go the distance as a top starter in race field
The article lists many horses eligible for a Saratoga race and highlights one saying he has shown in all starts that he is Yater. Other contenders include Hol scher Santa Catalina Agile Oliver Cromwell Samson Cairngorm The Picks Belly Spanker Phil Finch and Buil s a.
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Goat missing after breakfast roaming city. woman reports wig theft
Police receive odd call about a white goat with green horns seen near Sixteenth Street NW after a breakfast episode. A woman reports wigs stolen from her home, while investigators joke the goat may be disguising with borrowed wigs as they follow leads.
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Peck
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Mary.Hemer
Dublin Journalists and a Glittering Gallery of Gaffes
A compact collage recalls Dublin reporters famed for vivid style from drowning cases by Dalkey to interviews with Mr. Gladstone. It quotes a witty press man and notes humor in posturing, with snippets from New York and Charleston papers, highlighting enduring cant and caricature in journalism.
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