Defeated in First Heat by Gordon Prince at Norfolk Stakes
Readville Massachusetts on August 23 saw perfect weather and a 6000 attendance as Grand Circuit features included the $5,000 Norfolk pacing. Morning Star, led by Greig Sherman, faded after Lon McDonald waited too long, while Gordon Prince passed late to win. Baron Grattan upset in final furlong with Grattan taking the last heat as Morning Star claimed the next two. Speed records fell with a 2:04 ¾ heat, and Knoxs Gelatine King showed pace in the field.
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Norfolk
Morning Star
Greig Sherman
Port Henry
Lon McDonald
Gordon Prince
McDonald
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Daniel
Direct
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Dickerson
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Raymond
Prince Charles
McCoy
Peon
Bob
Ludwig
Star Pointer McDonald
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Bnow
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Nates Taad Baron Urattan
Angus Pout
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Winnie Klang
China
Mali
B. m (McLaughlin
Favorites Win Two Events At Rochester Meet
The second annual midsummer harness event at Cold Spring Park Rochester opened with favorites winning in the 2:21 trotting and 2:14 pacing classes. The Colonel forced to finish last mile in 2:10 1-4, lowering his listed pace by three seconds amid strong competition from Jack Donnell and others.
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Rochester
N. H
Rochester Agricultural and Mechanics’ Association
Cold Spring Park
Jack Donnell
Ed Bennett
G. C
Serak J
Dava Womeder
Edith J
Nancy Nelcom
Alzey Mont
Nalwette
Roan Wilkes
Netina
Porter Dilseller
Colonel
Mace
Henry M
Cagnault
F. H. Flint
General Fisk
Om Mapes
Lora C
Minnie Florence
Carfmont
Russ Parker
Forest Willes
B. G
I. T Washburn
B. H
Sphinz H
Donald Wilkes
Ward and Clothier Advance in National Tennis Tourney
In Newport R I August 22 William J Clothier defeated former champion William A Larned in the semifinals of the National Lawn Tennis Tournament and Holcombe Ward won from E W Leonard in straight sets Ward and Clothier meet in the United States championship match Clothier’s back court work and steady play carried him to victory while Larned double faulted at key moments Ward won easily in straight sets
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Larned
Leonard
Newport
R. S
William J. Clothier
William A. Larned
Holcombe Ward
E. W. Leonard
Ward
Clothier
United States
Munroe In Seclusion Before Jeffries Bout
San Francisco reports Munroe made a final public appearance before facing Jeffries next Friday. He wore gloves for several rounds and underwent signal work with McCoy before private schooling. Jeffries, opting for light breakfast, then trained with a sprint, gym workouts, and a road run as the fight approaches.
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San Francisco
Failed to Break Records At Aug Track Races
Cleveland events saw no world records as Earl Kiser’s car caught fire twice delaying his heat. A strong crowd witnessed Kiser’s ten mile open win time of 16 05 2 5 and touring cars and motor cycle events with Magoon and Manly among winners.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Earl Kiser
Kiser
NM. Magoon
A. J. Morrison
Boston
Paul Gaeth
J. E. Manly
J. Sabo
H. E. Chubbuck
Toledo
H. Hi. Lyttle
Thomas Gorndt
W. B. Winchester
Syracuse
H. H. Lyttle
George Soules
Kimer
F. B. Stearna
Messerly
R. H. Magoon
Soules
Dayton
Charles Garnett
Moe
Kiesr
Senators Beat Tigers 7 2 In Open and 7 2 Second Game Details
Washington wins the first game 7 to 2 and takes the doubleheader as O Neill posts six hits in a day and a first inning two bagger in game two. Detroit errors and timely Senators hitting doom the Tigers while Hughes and Jacobsen manage solid pitching despite light support.
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Senators
Washington
AB RA
EL O'Neill
Loc ' Hum
Carsidy
Huelsman
Hughes
Barrett
Cf McIntyre
Coughlin
Crawford
Ryral
Exrort
Bazee
Mullin
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O'Leary
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Herring
Hudlsman
Mesars
King
Connolly
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Jacobsen
Scranton Bill
O'Neill
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Texas Hill
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Cassidy
Heville
Lowe
Lew Drill
Beville
Barry McCormick
Hiil
Bill Donovan
McCormick
Donovan
O’leary
Kittredge
Hopper
Boston Rout St Louis in 14 to 1 Shaping Summer Classic
Boston overwhelmed St. Louis 14 to 1 with eleven batters driving in runs in the fourth, powered by free hitting and costly misplays. Sudhoff pitched four innings for St Louis and Tannehill for Boston, with O Loughlin umpiring as the game ran one hour forty six minutes before a crowd of 5421.
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Boston
St. Louis
Rhoae St. Loui
Rhoae de Lil Salbach
Burkett
O'Conner
Tannehill
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Eave Ae
Aoff
Parent
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Sudhoff
Hynes
Stahl
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Farent
la Chance
Padden
Wallace
Jones
Sudhofft
O’loughlin
Athletics Lost in Tenth Cleveland Takes Last of Series
In a ten inning contest at Philadelphia Cleveland edged Philadelphia 4 to 2 to clinch the series. The locals tied the score in the ninth as Donohoe drove in a run with a single after bases were loaded. Waddell pitched nine for Philadelphia and Bender finished for Cleveland. Attendance 10,626. Hartsel, Lajoie, Flick and Davis led the hits for Cleveland while Waddell struck out ten. Umpire Sheridan. Time three hours six minutes.
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Detroit
Barrett
Crawford
McCormick
Beville
Lowe
Hill
Plitcher
O'Neill
McIntyre
Cassidy
O'Leary
Drill
Donovan
Huelsman
Donovans
Bill
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Mcntyre
Herring
Coughlin
Jacobson
Kittredge
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Mullen
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Bradle
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Cleeland
Erhoae Hartsel
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Carr
Turver
Buelow
Schreck
Hartsel
Seybold
Flick
Davis
L. Cross
Turner
Om Donohue
Donohue
Om Waddell
Mr. Sheridan
Chesbro and New York Edge Chicago in Close Win
New York Americans top Chicago 4 to 0 as Chesbro grips win with strong pitching and solid support. White keeps Chicago scoreless until a seventh inning rally that yields the decisive tally. Attendance 8,208. notable miscues by White contribute to the ruling.
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Chicago
New York
New York Americans
Chesbpre
White
Anderson
Pittsburg Beats New York In Split of Twin Bill
Pittsburg wins the first game 6 to 3 after bunching hits, then loses the second 8 to 9 as New York ties the doubleheader. Attendance 16,935. Box highlights include Bransfield and Ritchey powering the Pirates with timely hits and McGinnity taking the loss in the opener. Second game features Leach and Beaumont among key contributors for New York.
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Pitsburg
Rhore New York
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Bowerman
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Howerman
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M’corm’k
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Lynch
Bates
McGann
Leach
Ritebey
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Balla
Ry Lynch
Mesars
Johnstone and Emslie
Miuten
Parker Bridget clothing sale touts value and foresight
Sensationalism doesn’t sell, values win sales. The Parker Bridget clearance promotes two piece homespun and wool suits with deep reductions including $20 suits at 13.50, $18 at 12, and $16 at 10, promising fashion ahead of next season and best investment value.
Fourth Defeats Sixth in Pebble-Field Baseball Tilt 14 to 4
The Fourth outplayed the Sixth 14 to 4 on Mount Pleasant, with Donaldson and Wehler steady on the mound. Magoffin made two errors for Sixth, while Connors swiped another base to extend his stolen-base season. Warman filled in at short and McKinney sparkled with two one handed catches.
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Presbyterian
Magoffin
Donaldson
Wehler
Atchison
Warman
McKinney
Warm
Rigen
Magafincs
Biclaskiab
Io King
Rhodes
Garner
von Donaldson
Clark
Wahler
Gordon
Sith
Rider
Herbert
le Foe
Connors
A. MacDonald
Lynham
Wahter
Pasned ball—La Foe
Mr. Metis
Bureau Boys Beat Arcanamites in First Contest
The Bureau team defeated the Arcanamites 9 to 5 in a baseball game played last evening at Second and A streets northeast. Key hits included Mullin's home run and a series of drives in the fifth inning, with Kismet errors and base-running miscues aiding Bureau. The two teams meet again tomorrow at 6:30 at Fourteenth and A streets.
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Hismeta
Bureau
Taylor
Mullin
Newman
Happ
Kismets
Riston
Rapp
Clark
French
Powers
Venable
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Springman
Fitzpatrick
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Rick
G Newman
Ox Much
Toagid Kraft
Richard
Wynkoop
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Turner Bats Past Gonzaga In Capital City League Clash
Turner Athletic Club defeats Gonzaga 7 to 4 at Georgetown College Field. Johnny Wilkerson sparks Turner with a home run and two doubles, while Cantwell and Babson contribute key hits. Gonzaga rallies in eighth but cannot overcome early Turner lead.
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Ife
Farrell
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Hassocks
Glotzback
Wilkerson
Brown
Matt Tingly
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Schneider
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St Stephen's Institute trounces Library in 19 to 3 rout
St Stephen's Institute hammered the Library of Congress team 19 to 3 on the White Lot. Eight runs in the first inning set the pace as Handiboe hurled a masterful, six assist performance and Shorty Hughes collected five singles in six at bats. Wolf and Calhoun led Library with notable defense, while wild pitches and baserunning miscues shaped the lopsided contest.
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Library
St. Stephen’s Institute
Library of Congress
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Threabase
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Leech
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One Inning In The Dark Delays Junior League Game
Bethany and Epiphany played seven innings with Bethany leading 7 6 when darkness halted play. The umpire restarted for another inning but poor visibility caused Epiphany to protest and a rough-house scene erupted. After a contested inning Bethany was awarded the game and the score reverted to seven innings.
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Epiphany
Monument Grounds
Oth
Wilson's Dates Canceled By Sports Board
Wilson team dates were scrapped by the Sunday-school Athletic Association board. Remaining games will be rescheduled, with today’s no game at Mount Pleasant ground. August 2 features Mount Pleasant Methodists and Fourths, and postponed St Stephen's Sixth game will be replayed next week with Foundry Gurley protests. An Eagle baseball game vs Howard Perry Conclave is set at Chesapeake Beach at 3:30. Also arranged is a game between Mount Washington of Baltimore and local clubs for Saturday, leaving from the Baltimore and Ohio station at 12:30. Races on Half-Miss Track today at Montgomery Co Fair Rockville Md.
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Foundry
Gurley
Chesayeake Beach
Eagle Baseball Club
Howard Perry
Helm
Commissioners
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Baltimore
Balti More and
Ohio
Paired for Exmoor Play in Women’s Western Qualifiers
Frances Everett of Exmoor led the fourth annual Women’s Western Golf Association championship qualifiers with a 94 medal score. Pairings set for tomorrow include Everett vs Hunt, Anthony vs Cangdon, Deering vs Donahue, and Heidler vs Gardner, with rivals Morris Mollvaine Maxwell Palmer Robertson out of the first sixteen. Arlington defeats Columbia Athletic Club on strong pitching and hitting, with Egan and Tanton delivering battery work.
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Exmoor Country Club
Western Golf Association
Everett Ve
Julia Hunt
Midlothian
M Anthony
Evanston
E. Cangdon
Glenview
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Martin
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Margaret Morris
W .B. Mollvaine
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G. Maxwell
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Palmater
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Johnny’ ‘Carpenter
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Arlingtons
Columbia Athletic Club
Egan
Tanton
Jennings
Morgantown Defeats Fairmont in Tight Duel
Morgantown defeated Fairmont 5 to 3 in Fairmont, with the visitors showing stronger batting and Fairmont’s fielding cited as weak. Batteries: Morgantown Creek and Bunnier. Fairmont Ashinder and Wharton.
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