Wright Defeats Leroy in Newport Tennis Rally Feature
Wright defeats Leroy in a hard fought third set at Newport as part of the national lawn tennis championship play. The match featured Wright rallying after Leroy won the first set 7 2 and moving into extra sets amid a crowded, competitive field with notable players from Providence New York and Philadelphia.
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Harvard Crew Shows Improvement in Intercollegiate Rowing Meet
Harvard boats showed marked progress as the crew pushed hard and improved times. The article notes near record-like pace from key rowers and mentions Oxford crews with mixed results, highlighting the potential for further gains through steady training and leadership.
Bonidrei Wins Race at Vassag Yacht Event
Race results describe Bonidrei winning a yacht race with Gris in pursuit near Boston. Defending champion Mort ste Yut faced a challenged field as committee considered weather and safety questions. Wind conditions shifted during the start, causing tense moments among crews and spectators.
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Norwich Ambition Faces Tough Season in Wide Open Division
Storied teams and bold ambitions meet as Norwich plans to defend a tough division title. Key players and upstart rivals shape a crowded race with several potential standout performances expected from the season.
Dashiell and Coach Middies Prepare for Football Practice
Swatnteader football players begin practice on September 24 as the team under coach Dashiell readies for the season. The squad, with top line play and fast, experienced linemen, aims to improve the defense and strengthen passes against Wesley Pont and La Reige.
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Boston buys Worchester players for New England League
Boston American mineconer buys Outflower Chadborne tacher Acott and Third Beeman Lord for Worcester in the New England League. Reported arrivals include Shaene Higgeth and Richard H Lane traveling from New York to San Francisco to attempt a transventing tal automobile record. The group waits at a local hotel as chauffeurs bring the machine. arrival expected tomorrow. White Sow minhe and Wilbur Osborne mentioned in passing.
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Chicago Takes Two From Philadelphia in NL Twinbill
Chicago won both ends of a National League doubleheader from Philadelphia, four straight for the Cubs. Errors by Philadelphia pitchers produced most of Chicago runs while fielding miscues hurt the Phillies. Bransfield was ejected for disputing a decision in the second game.
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Brooklyn Pirates and Reds Split DH in Weimer Era Showdown
Cincinnati and Brooklyn split a doubleheader on the local grounds. Brooklyn’s Huggins fielded 14 chances at second without an error. In the first game the visitors hit Weimer hard in the fourth inning, while Lumley and Kerk provided key hits. The second game went seven innings by agreement, Brooklyn edging Cincinnati 4 to 3 after two outs in the final frame.
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Cardinals Take Series as St Louis Defeats Boston 4 1
St Louis completed the three game sweep by beating Boston 4 to 1 in the final game. Higgins was hit often but not when needed as St Louis dominated. The game featured solid offense from St Louis with key hits from Bennett Tenney Merles and Payle while Boston struggled to convert on offense.
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Browns Beat Boston Pitcher Harris In Late Rally 7 5
Harris was batted hard in the latter part of the game as St Louis won 7 to 5 despite Boston's strong fielding by Parent and Miles. Key moments included late hits and defensive plays with Harris removed in the ninth.
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World Champs Baseball Names Jones as Best Bet Fielder
Comiskey's club praised for hustle and fielding, Jones cited as top defensive option. East division strength highlighted, Smith and Walsh may oppose Patten and Hughes today amid coverage of team matchups and lineup moves.
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Walshs Great Record in Run-Filled Showdowns
Walsh s great record is highlighted by opposing Doe Team s hills score and a sequence of August and July showdowns. The report notes a pitching performance with two runs allowed in sixty three innings, including a home run and a triple, and a ninth inning relief appearance with no runs.
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Giants blank Pirates in seven hit shutout
The Giants defeated the Pirates 1 0 in a strong pitcher’s duel. McGinnity excelled with solid support as Pittsburg failed to score, while Laneh and others contributed defense and timely hits. Game featured strong fielding and a lone run for New York.
Southern League Scores and Baseball Standings from Regional Games
Local and regional games across the Southern and South Atlantic Leagues report Little Rock’s 0 8 loss to Atlanta New Orleans defeating Birmingham 3 2 Memphis losing 3 2 to Montgomery and Shreveport hosting Newnville 1 as well as Augusta Charleston Columbia Macon Savannah and Jacksonville results. Major leagues show National and American League matchups with standings and notable performances including Hemphill Wallace and Jones Hile.
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Poor Fielding Beats Danville in Lynchburg Loss
Danville Va August 24 Poor fielding and errors cost Danville a 4 to 1 defeat to Lynchburg. Reece pitched well despite little support as Lynchburg surged ahead in early innings. Hatterlee Howard and Benny Heece contributed key hits for Lynchburg in a low effort game at home.
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Norfolk Wins Behind Foster’s Seventh Inning Rally
Norfolk catcher Foster drove in two runs with a shot to the far right field in the seventh inning, lifting Ins team to victory over Richmond. Eckstone supplied a key shot net while Richmond’s pitching and defense faltered. The final score reflected Norfolk’s late surge as Foster and Uehstone starred behind Cowan.
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McGraw Reinstated by National League President
New York Aug 2 The suspension of New York manager John McGraw is lifted to take effect tomorrow in Cincinnati. National League President Pulliam issued a statement citing McGraws use of highly abusive language toward umpire Johnstone during a Polo Grounds game against Chicago. Pulliam says he thoroughly reviewed the case and that the action was merited. He cites legal constraints in sharing evidence publicly. Cardinals Get Kelly. St Louis Mo Aug 24 The St Louis NL club bought outfielder Kelly from Baltimore Eastern League and he will report to Manager McCloskey next spring. Petersburg Farmville special The Warrington Post Petersburg Ma Aug 24 The Riverside Club of Petersburg beat Farmville 6 to 4 in the second game of their series.
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Agreement Reached by Four Amateur Leagues in District Baseball
A post season plan creates the Amateur Baseball Commission of the District to supervise a five game series among the Departmental Capital City Marquette and Sunday-school leagues. Five games required for player eligibility, three for pitchers, Spalding ball used, winner earns The Washington Post Cup and trophies.
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Rain Stops Races at Rockville Fair End of Day
Heavy rain halted Rockville fair events after the first heat of the county trot. Edna G led, with Bie Bell second and Lady Belle third in the unfinished race. A Prince George’s League baseball game, Rockville defeating Hyattsville two to zero, was completed before the rain.
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Stahl Takeng Chances in Cumberland Club Tampering Case
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md Aug 24 The Incal management resents overtures by the Washington American League for Cumberland pitcher Edmundson amid a championship season Alleged tampering could lead to fines The report notes Pitcher Howard Becket who began with Cumberland and Waynesburg is now with Laurel and helped reach the Suburban League final Polgrims Sign New Pitcher Milwaukee Aug 24 Pitcher Glyde Goonwin of the Milwaukee team has been sold to the Boston American League club
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Horse Racing Card At Saratoga Clears Today
SH0ULD RUN WELL TODAY. Saratoga list of horses includes Hocus Pocus Snow Annetts Lady Phantom Paumonok Yankee Gun De Mund Sir Huon Gus Heldorn Nepuenne Orly I Grimabil Conville Latoma Miladi Love Jigger Demo Mildrene Bonart Lady Henrietta The Thrilllastie Miss Doyle Aime Dufour Terns Red Zinfandel Camp Don Domo Lady Esther Fostman Oddoletta Red Thistle.
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Lotta's Horse Wins Readville Massachusetts Stake
Lotta and Jack Crabtree of Boston win the Massachusetts $9,000 trotting stake for 214 trotters at Readville track, Angiola and Mainsheet battling for other places. Nut Boy slips early in heat two, but Geers Phantom and Betty Brook also figure among finishers as crowds watch in a quiet grandstand. The Readville 218 class pacing purse goes to Wilson Addington, with Princess Heten and others earning minor placings.
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National Commission Holds No Penalty in Fitzgerald Case
The National Commission announced no penalty for the New York club after ruling Catcher Fitzgerald was improperly loaned to Utica. It cited clerical error and lack of damage, while warning clubs about future violations and urging stricter rule compliance.
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Racing entries and stakes from a bustling Quebec meet
A detailed card lists eight races with purses and entries from three year olds to older horses. Notable names include Jack Dolan Penrhyn Royal Scepter Anneta Lady Glnannt Halerie Snow Hocus Pocus and Go Between. The program features steeplechase, Saratoga Cup and six furlongs trials, plus market notes on owners and breeders and a prospective Montreal track project.
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Mistaken Scratch At Saratoga Highlights Card
Aluda withdrawn during betting in progress but bets on other starters stood. Ben Ban won the Seneca Selling feature, defeating Edna Jackson and James Reddick as Isthia led early but faded. Scratched horses and betting irregularities noted among a busy Saratoga program with multiple races and results.
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Two Favorites Triumph at Latoma Inaugural Card
Martha Gorman and Santon were the only winning favorites at Latoma. Blue Mint won the Steeplechase Handicap by a head over Subado. Moccasin Maid upset in the final. Toboggan took the last race while the favorite finished third. Track fast.
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Providence Ball Plant Burned At Rocky Port Fire
Providence R I reports a blaze today destroying the Providence Eastern League base ball plant at Rocky Port along with a large nearby laundry and bakehouse.
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