Tigers Triumph Over Nationals Behind Egan's Odd Calls
Detroit defeats Washington 6 to 4 as umpire Egan's controversial rulings favor the Tigers. Key moments include Pickering being ruled out on a close play, and Crawford called safe at the plate when clearly out. Summers pitched well except for a costly error-filled third inning, while Cobb, Crawford, and Schaefer contributed offensively for Detroit.
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White Sox Beat Boston In Tight 7 6 Win
Boston and Chicago slugged it out August 22 with hard hitting and erratic base running. Chicago overcame Boston 7 to 6 as Young Burchell and Smith struggled, managers Jones and Davis sent off for disputing a call, and key players like Hann McConnell and Sullivan produced multiple hits and runs in a lengthy 3 hour game.
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Pirates Beat Brooklyn 1 to 0 After 17 Innings
Pittsburg, Aug 22. In a record setting 17 inning game, Pirates edge Brooklyn 1 to 0. Young pitched an epic duel with Olds Bray? Noted as the longest extra inning game in Pittsburg history. Crowd of 3,787 gives fierce cheer as Pastorious is praised.
Two Umpires Needed After Slugging Pittsburg vs Brooklyn Classic
A wild sixty inning old time game ends in Pittsburg victory as Roy Thomas and Young Cy Young star. The piece notes the umpiring strain with single umpire rule, praising Thomas catching key runners and detailing Pastorius and Schaefer plays. It also touches Crawford and McBride battering and a looming turnout at the park for an exhibition game.
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Naps Bunch Their Hits In Cleveland Victory
Cleveland won easily in Philadelphia by bunching hits off Vickers and Dygert. Key contributors included Clarke Lajoie Stovall Goode Murphy and Nisholls for Cleveland while Philadelphia saw Harris and others struggle. Final score reflects a 9 to 0 game with Cleveland seizing early leads and maintaining pressure.
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Farrell Wants Jennings Detroit Manager Says He Is Satisfied
Detroit August 2 2 It was rumored Frank Farrell owner of the New York club offered President Navin of the Detroit club 25000 for the release of Manager Hughey Jennings Navin refused to discuss the matter Jennings said he is perfectly satisfied with his berth in Detroit and has heard nothing of any offer He does not intend to leave Detroit and believes the club would not entertain a proposal that would send him elsewhere Rain Causes Postponement Newport R I Aug 2 Heavy rain soaked the Casino courts forcing adjournment until Monday of today's matches in the national tennis tournament
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Westchester County
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Justice Beall
Sarhuel Morganlander
Baseball attendance figures from yesterday's games
In the American League Boston faced Chicago with 8 364 in attendance, Philadelphia played Cleveland drawing 6 764, and Washington met Detroit drawing 9 525. In the National League Chicago hosted Boston with 10 500, Cincinnati hosted New York drawing 6 500, St Louis hosted Philadelphia with 6 500, and Pittsburgh hosted Brooklyn drawing 3 767.
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St. Louis
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Pitteburg
Spitball Rule Backed by Pulliam Chance and Murphy
Washington Post special reports that National League president Harry Pulliam joins Frank Chance and Cubs owner Murphy in opposing the spitball. They seek a firm rule prohibiting spitball delivery with a grace period to enforce, noting players will abandon the style and substitutes would be outlawed if shown.
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Chicago
Harry C. Pulliam
National League
Joint Rules Committee
Chance
Murphy
Cubs
Pulliam
Lam
Rain Delays Norwich Roque Championship Deciding Game
Rain made Roque play almost impossible at Norwich Connecticut today but three games were completed before the downpour. The championship likely will be decided Monday with three other division games to finish. Results: First division H T Webb beat T Rudd. Second division J C Kirk beat J E Webb and AM Pyle beat EB Webb.
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H. T. Webb
T. Rudd
J. C. Kirk
J. E. Webb
A M. Pyle
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Quaker Claim Rings Alien Races Stir at Intercity Meet
The Washington Post reports ongoing tension in intercity harness racing between Wilmington Delaware and Philadelphia Pennsylvania organizations. A planned meet for late September follows a tense August intercity event on the Wilmington half mile and Philadelphia mile tracks. Local horsemen accuse Philadelphians of dictating the racing card for three years, with Wilmington seeking a renegotiated pace and program for future meets.
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Del
Wilmington Horsemen
Delaware Horse ‘Show Association
Road Drivers’ Association of Pennsylvania
Belmont
Philadelphia
Frank Bower
Philadelphia Association
Wilmington Organization
Delae Horse Siow Association
Pinkola Wins Empire City Handicap at Yonkers
The Empire City Handicap at Yonkers drew a strong field in heavy rain. Pinkola ridden by Jim Butler surged in the stretch to win by a length and a half, earning 15 000 dollars as Frank Gill and King James chased in a tight finish. The program featured six races with notable performances and a police wager crackdown near the clubhouse.
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Pinkola Wins Yonkers Race Amid Betting Schemes
Yonkers winner Pinkola, son of Pink Coat, sparked talk of heavy western betting schemes led by John J. Ryan. Report says operators planned a double coup by racing Pinkola on consecutive days and flooding western pools with large commissions. Pinkola posted a track record pace and carried significant weights, with experts noting racing conditions hindered other contenders.
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Racing entries announced for Washington fair week
The Rockville date race committee lists 13 events with a $3,600 purse and about 120 horses. Events include trotting and pacing from August 25 to 29 with multiple classes and entries, featuring Thoroughbred style pace races, mile dashes, and hurdle classifications across five days.
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Cosgrove Best Archer at National Meet in Chicago
C B Cosgrove of Atchison Kans won the second handicap event with 619 total. Dr Carver Williams of Chicago took second with 58 points. Mary Williams, the 1 year old Chicago archer, won the women’s handicap with 510. Miss Harriet Case of Chicago was second. The meeting elected officers with H B Taylor of Chicago as president and Chicago named next year’s site.
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National Archers’ Association
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Atchison, Kans
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Des Moines
Mary Williams
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H. B. Taylor
Harry B. Richardson
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J. M. Chables
Atchison
Kans
Edward H. Weston
Los Angeles
H. W. Bishop
A KE Sink
Wilmington Loses Franchise in Tri-State League
Special to the Washington seet from Wilmington Delaware on August 22 reports the Wilmington franchise will not join the Tri-State League next year. The Wilmington Athletic Club, formed to take over the team, failed to raise the needed funds. only 42,700 could be gathered against 9,000 required. The franchise reverts to Tri-State League President Carpenter. The club will stay on the road for the remainder of the season and may be disbanded or moved afterward.
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Wilmington
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Wilmington Athletic Club
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Nebraska and Ames to clash in Omaha November 7
Omaha Aug 22 The Nebraska University and Ames College football teams have scheduled a fall game in Omaha on November 7. The contest is expected to be the toughest on Nebraska's schedule and draws strong interest from both schools.
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