Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo on Baseball Giants
The piece reviews reputations in baseball, noting Connie Mack era figures and recent pitchers like Mathewson and Wagner. It discusses charges of foul play, major and minor league drafts, and upcoming trading periods as teams seek standout talent while players adjust to new challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ED Grillo
Connie
Philadelphia
S'Rasge
Santa Autical
Cornelius
St. Doula
Ce Tad
Mounday
McAleer
Athievics
Battery Signe
Pearly
Tigers
Seaoy
Sanonver
Omesay
Susie Wams
Asa
Tnt
Tee
Sion Ream
Willie W
Mike Kahoe Not Released From Local Club
Report states Mike Kahoe has not been released and remains team captain. He continues to lead the club as long as he sees fit, with several options pursued. Almanac notes Kahoe may depart for California soon, possibly after severing ties if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kahoe
CJ Blankenship
Bern
Mike
Kahoe
Alto
California
Sandy Ferguson Quits After Knockdown in New York Fight
In New York on August 7 Sandy Ferguson of Rom, despite a late rally by Jeannette, was floored by a right cross and quit on the eight count after his seconds halted the bout. Jeannette attacked Ferguson’s hand and body with vicious blows as officials urged the white fighter to continue, but Ferguson surrendered. Meanwhile Cricketers to Play This Afternoon. Washington Cricket Club to face Sons of St. George on Labor Day in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Ferguson
Rom
Ine Jeannette
Fulmone Athletc Club
He An
Washington Cricket Club
Rock Creek Park
Pear Ska Brightwood
Sons of St. George
Ballimors
Shappirio Beats Kann’s In Five Inning Interleague Victory
In Mobile, Shappirio defeated Kann’s 5-2 in an exciting five inning game. Olson struggled with control in the first, but five batters faced him in the fourth, four struck out, two grounders were fielded, and Richmond supported well as Shappirio scored three runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanpirio
Kann
Shappirlo
Olson
Richmond
Caster
Shapphle
Keys
Bara
Acore
Euappirio
Kania
Gaastain
Rune—Nearnich
Koya
Yonimpe Richmond
Riche Boos
Steven
Bane Atta
Noha
Alte Atlan
Cornall
Mevey
Ut Becker
Rain Delays Game As Schaefer Flirts With No-Hitter
Weather stops play as pitcher Schaefer approaches a no hit bid for Redystate. Rain postpones action, delaying a potential historic performance and leaving teams awaiting restart with fans eager for the verdict.
White Sox and Nationals to play double header Saturday
Chicago and Washington close the trip with a postponed game to be completed in a two game set. Rain has disrupted the schedule all week, and a plan to stage a double header on Saturday aims to salvage the series and keep the season schedule intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rpsoial
Chicago
Storm King
White Sox
Nationals
Washingtons
sTaNpani
Sox
Cantillon
Cleveland
Raul
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Jon
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Schaefer
Red Sox Field Poorly as Errors Cost Game to Cleveland
Cleveland takes 6 to 3 win over Boston with five infield errors by the Red Sox. Falkenberg worked steadily for Cleveland while Boston mishandled balls. Key plays include two-base hits by Lajotte and Beekfee, with Goode and Hinchman contributing in the field. Final: Cleveland 6, Boston 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Boston Infelders
Falkenburg
Boore
Boston
RosaGrill
GfLord
Bravall
The
Lajote
Clarke
Wagner
Perring
Olstud
Hinchmob
GimcConnell
Catriga
Paikenbirg
Crentte
Pronert
Tolale
Baltes
Clootta
Slole
Plolon Oo Tor RutsGoode
Felicenberg
Orraro
Botton
Ramet Nour
Om‘ipes
Mosera Karin
Coonolly
Parkview trounces Bankers in Suburban League game
Parkview Cubs routed the Bankers 9 to 0 at Capitel City park. Pitcher Bernie Gallagher silenced the visitors with no hits as only two runners reached third base. Parkview built a four-run fourth inning and added three more in the sixth, aided by Rawlings’ early labor but overwhelmed by Parkview’s hitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie" Gallagher
American Security and Trust Boys
Capitel City Park
Parkview
Gallagher
Rawlings
Sath
Stullen
Dist
Thele
Ie Rawlings
Weat
Johnson
Salb
Oehler
Koehler
Station
Bal
Dl West
Mullen
Car
Obawias
Poh
Alfonnson
Reekier
Ofgenaia
Bau
Ganlagher
Salt Ge Keebler
Lotton Basen Pargyiow
Inainge Prilnga
Howard
Imes
Abstace Rawlings
Hite OF
W. Gallagher
Koebler
A Gallas
B. Gallagher
Paene
Balle
Tigers Smother Yankees in Historic Detroit Offense
Detroit exploded for seventeen runs highlighted by a fourth inning where fourteen batters came to the plate and ten scored. Cobb and Crawford belted two homers each as Detroit overwhelmed the Yankees, with Wilson chased early and Chesbro unable to stem the tide. The Great Exhibition of run making left New York battered and baffled late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Wilson
Chesbro
Cobb
Crawford
Winett
Zellvelt
New York
D.jones
Rush
Kastor
OlLaporte
Araoo Delehanty
Oight
Ea. Moriarty
Quatin
Tremas
Obweeney, Co
Simmage
Wilton
Von
Ba Reckendorf
Ochostro
Laporte
Kuigh Austin
Swomey
Moriarty
wWillatt
Cobh
Ang Crawford
Hilte
G Willett
Lauvelt
Choebra
Crewford
Htalen
D. Jonse
Bush
Crawfort
Pelty guides St Louis past Philadelphia 2 1 in opener
St Louis defeats Philadelphia 2 to 1 as Pelty limits hits and Morgan falters in fourth. Baserunners and fielding miscues shape a tight high ball game with key moments from Murphy Baker and Barry. Umpires Moore and O Longh preside in a late afternoon clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Pelty
Morgan
St. Louie
Philadelphia
Jone
Louis
Murphy
Dco
Rumy
Hoffman
Griggs
Doves Win Fourth Straight In Nine Inning Rally
Boston defeated Cincinnati 4 to 2 in nine innings as Curtis held the visitors to three hits yet errors produced three runs. Boston scored in the ninth on Curtis’s key hit, plus two sacrifices and Shean’s single. Pitcher Kuesel from Saginaw has been sold to the Chicago Cubs after a 3-25 record season for Southern Michigan League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Aus
Bouston
Cincindau
Curtis
Shean
Boston Pie
Obove Hopitteau
Mitchall
Beaupront
Hite
Hobittsell
Lobert
Thaman
Becker
Sigien Teser
Beaumont
Autrey
Downay Hobitséll
Curtis Ta Autrey
Coffer Granaa
Letton Rasee
Uty Gasper
Mr. Empire
Cubs
Saginaw, Mich
Kuesel
Chicago Cubs
Yesterday's Attendance in National League Games
Attendance figures reported for yesterday's National League games across multiple parks including Boston, New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. total noted as 2,408.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
National League
American League
Cleveland
Agriculture Defeats Bethany in Error Marred Game at Teague Park
Agriculture beat Bethany by errors and poor base running yesterday at Ameri can Teague Park before a small crowd. Newberry allowed seven hits and struck out five as Priest and Sanders hit well. Bethany’s Taylor had a bright triple but hampered by sluggish wheels, while Bod’s baserunning error sealed Bethany’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture
Bethany
American Teague Park
Bod
Newberry
Dalis
Priest
Sanders
Frst
Taylor
Aggrey
AB Icd AB
Apap AB
Oloondie
Sega Ag
Biide Whitney
Bwoncen
Agriculturs
Lance
Tyrconnel
Velesia
Doreland Little Flora
Firat Bane
Tyrcannel
Whitney
Bhaffer
Cubs Finish In Front In Exciting New York Game
Antengo defeated New York today 6 to 5 after a tough comeback. Chicago pushed ahead with Schulte’s double and Sheckard’s run, while Raymond relieved Wiltse in the sixth and Higginbotham pitched well after Overall struggled. Manager Chance was ejected for disputing a decision as Devlin left due to a slipped bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Antengo
Schulte
Evers
Sheckard
Doyle
Bridwell
Schuste
Chicago
Raymond
Wiltse
Tinker
Higginbotham
Chance
Devlin
Archer
Hmoyle
Bheekard
Sevmaur
Ci Bute
Shanea
Omoerey
Ste. Doward
Levi
Ieelntetar
Dignator
Forman
Gleridwoll
WiMerkle
Gvarall
Os Sheckard
Bekulte
Wowsrd
Weintaddt
Hatman
McCormicker
Moneay
Heaymond
Ay Yaymond
Iits
Wiltee
Tanlags
Atebere
Johnstons
Kant
Pirates Score Shut Out by Pirates in Brooklyn
Pirates defeated Brooklyn in a strong showing aided by hits from Creely and Aurora. Willis held Pirates scoreless early, but a late rally produced five runs. A notable eighth inning catch by Bureh stood out as Brooklyn struggled. Lennox was ejected in the third foraltercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Pirates
Wilhelm Creely
Aurora
Plaza
Willis
Bureh
Lennox
EO AB
Pittsburg
Fitat
Bao Witham
Inet
Breolyn
Pillsourg
Wille
Cardinals Routed as Philadelphia Tops St Louis 13 to 3
Philadelphia defeated St Louis 13 to 3 behind strong hitting and pitching. Bresnahan of St Louis was ejected for disputing a call on a batted ball. The game ran seven hours and fifteen minutes with Beebe and McQuillen earning the decisions for Philadelphia and McQuillen for St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Bresnahan
St Louis
Pane
Eaat
Earbean
Ates
Bresashan
Doolin
Magee
Ward
Dootin
Doom
Mariel
McQuilen
Barbeat
Bite
Evans
Titun
Groot
Hootie
Hite
Beebe
Vin
Moltar
MrQuillen
Beerlice
Butes
Gramt
Mager
Ooln
Bates
Titus
Mcguillen
Keamnedy
Doubla
Halla
Philadumphia
Games Today at Cepitst Fork Parkview and American League Park Bethany
At Cepitst Fork Parkview VA Gratton at 2:90 PM and A 8 and Tove. Agriculture at 4:30 PM. At American League Park Bethany VA Fennion Berean at 3:8 PM and Agriculture Departmental vs Brentwood at 6 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cepitst Fork
Parkview
Gratton
Tove
Agriculture
American League Park
Bethany Va
Fennion Berean
Ve. Brentwood
Evening Saratoga racing card yields upset results
Overnight races featured five of six favorites defeated. Norbit won the 114 mile handicap by five lengths over Seismic. Acrobat and Achieve each scored in earlier dashes, with Nethermast and Skya among prominent runners. Vanden claimed a maiden-to-race progress, while Rockbound and Twilight Queen scored in subsequent heats amid a crowded field of contenders and long-shot attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Pedal
Washington Post
Saratoga
Norbitt
Seismic
R. F. Carman
Tuck
Vanden
John Sanford
Turney
IHO
Dallion
Indian Mata
Gomer
Loweler
DuRan
Interpons
Herkimer
Princelike
Livania Algo
Rockbound
Garmer
Mine Alert
Martin
Campaigner
Scoville
Twilight Gueen
Garner
Xacent
Takeo
Lang
Peraonat
Waponeca
Ralet
Ruble Granda
Chettmaster
Chesterbrook
Mile
Bucvell
Weiherment
Seoville
Curler
Evan
Wegond
Musgrave
Idx
Berd Weinster
Nestor
Hight
Mies ‘Thompsos
Grean Bridge
Alvo Yan
Adoration Wins In 17th Race At Fort Erle
Race day at Fort Erle yields a long shot victory as Adoration, priced 50 to 1, overcomes Elder and Toddy who crash in the 17th race. Jockey Flynn riding Elder is carried off, with Ramsey unhurt. Other results list several claimed finishes and notes from multiple races plus a local baseball score in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Yu
Fort Erle
Flynn
Eld
Ramsey
Adoration
Sum
Jacketram
A. Bens Banivon
Oe Burns
Fearcangat
Powell
Cot
Jon
Lame
Davecdo Digoran
Torlouga
Pune
Arlonetta
Howard
Anna Y. Balar
Kenpeay
Racood
Ton R Tagiin
Sind
Merry Gidl
Catient Les
Anne Mote
Merrick
Richard Reed
Sir Werdaley
Hichant Reed
Madman
Ax” Bedwell
My Heath
Mike
Ifamimond
Goleanda
Hata
Wentstone
Slowarale
SamiPrime
Eider
Teddy
Fledge
Eberl
Odoy Hodge
Nthea
Coward
J Hose
Amrapha
Winetarry
Mar
Mentry
Iic
Lucky Ford
Tarmack
Leampnce
Harkuney
Bead Brummel
Kennedy
Clubbe Jaor
G. Burnt
Danveren
Hess
Imaden
Macie Gallagher
Colander
Jill ‘Parner
Horse Racing Entries and Races at Saratoga Meeting
Racing entries list multiple races for three year olds and up over various distances at Saratoga. Names like Mazuma Te x Tex, Grand Union Hotel stakes entrants, and other entries with weights and odds are named amid a long race card along with a municipal agriculture note and a tied exhibition game between Municipal and Aggies in the Colored Departmental League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssivelsilie
Queen Magveria
Bigple Monours
Giller_ tayes
Joming
Mazuma
J. Alteed
Ace Roral
Beverwyck
S Yaar-Vida
Apwart
Miles Thigtladale
Sir Wooater
Waterway
Byonntinn UT
Brogendeorg
Qivenegide
Jon Morris
Pretend
Ammuila Jenks
Saratoga
Miles
Barkeley
Iit
Tex
Glembas
Wintergreen
Funile
Greamer
Far West
the Squire
Inn
Gay Fisher
War Jehneon
Queen Warguarna
Tar. Jones
Balumem
Exch
Reeprnietul
Erie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clouse
Transera
Royal Blue
Serge Snits
Mertz i Mertz Co
Sporting Comment
Lune
Ravngheen
Tentey Matsewaen
Snertl
Hin
Tin Pas Company
Tash Uist
Minnewann
Nnlanty
Aersonal Lenagna
Chis J+ Mathewson
Ne York
Eh Roslar
Vilnin
Ty Cobbla
Basa
Blankenship
Sponge
Joe Jeannette
American Association
Pau Ree
Kansan Paul
Besick
Fleherty
Doras
Sulivan
Gehring
Leroy and
Spencer
Eal Cartech
AL Minneapolis
EAB
Astern League
Bulleto
Newark
Battle
Bumtaio
Montreal
Tarsay"Gily
AL Toronto
Toronto
Provinenne
AE Rochestar
Rochester
Baltimore
Troy
Binghamton
Albany
Elmira
Byzacine
Stranaga
Wilkes-Barre
Utlea—Berenton
Tilica
Tristate League
Morrisburg
Herrinburg
Alpone
Altoona
Hackabwre
Willlanport
Johnstown
Willansoport
Roadins
Reading
York
Southern League
Lite Rock
Rae
Eh Sanavilia
Ostterive Rhodes
Harry
Cewe Ang Sahe Veteh
Ae. Mobile
REE
Mable
Hatiorive
Sages
Ludwig
Bartlsr
Mcnurray
New Orleans
Firetemana
B. Brmiocham
Orleans
Dickson and Raub
Brektestein Aod
Lone
Birmingham
South Atlantic League
Iconan Rar
Stowere
Hixon Aid Smith
Wnewville
Szler
Savannah
RWE
VOLO
Perio Caaterte
Rule
H. Schully
Columbia
Ree Augusta
Oonaoort
Betterney Hawke
Carsen
Miler
Kat- AL
Macon
Tekvns
AL Dninntowo
Talontown
Fairmont
Connquariie
Connellsville
Carolina Association
AL Anderson
Anderson
Chuclotte
AL Greenvile
Greenville
Sparasbore
Wilmington
Raleigh
Wilington
Rocky Mount
Wilko
Fayettesville
Yayettevile
Goldsharp
Goldstorn
Virginia State League
Portsmouth
Fortimath
Tounche
Wichmond
Hichmood
Lynchburg
Bi Banvillycoanville
North
Kew Haven
Waterbury
Wew Haven
New Rites
Springfield
Springfeld
Nortthampton
Bridgeport
Rayon
Mook
Jeegerer
New England League
Lawrence—Lawrence
Yaie Rhee
New Beaford
Worcester
Brocaton
Brockton
Lyon
Wichita
Wichite
Omane
Des Momen
Tovexa
Puahio
Stens City
Pueblo
Denver
Lirwvin
T. Beaver
Shappirio
Kann's
Superbas
Signa
Moblie
Ala
Wena
Wheat
Uynet
Sutton
Brooklynee
Saper
RAI
Bernie” Gallagher
Echinger
Toe
Eddinger
Washington
Lang Useh
McRoy
Detroits
Schaef
Germany
Schaeffer
Browne
Fanning Bee
Del
Lelehanty
Banos
OM Willett
Om Lelwvelt
Ficet
Pilcher
Chembro
Ty Willett
Ghoebra
Heckendorf
Amglzes— Mesure
Porving
Sheridan
Gusie
Lola
New York 69Ers
St. Louia
Delphia
RED Sox
Bostons
Mallin
Brentwood
Capital City
T. Co
Banker
Bration
R. RL
MC. A
Aggies
Yankees
Wm. Hahn & Co’s
Ave
Browns
DOVES
Seatr Pras
Spalding
Thich
Ninth and the Avenue
Buna
Wilhelm
Cardinals
Phillies
Lucky Day
B. F. Carmen
Achigve
Pult—Nethertost
Dakar
Madailton
McCarthy
Spellbound
Achieve
Morbitt
Butwall
Warden
Butwell
Forteri Kyle
Dackatraw
T. Rice
Ortenetts
G. Burns
Hammond
Beau Brummel
Kéenm
Harrisonburg
Edinburg
Weedington Post
Neil
Lewis
Warren
Hershman and Stoneburner
Archie Lewis
BROT
Esis
Fai
Luc
Newcorn & Green Men's Tailors
F Street
N. W
Marchmont
St Poden
George W. Teborat
Whart
Kig Cossmoner
Topey Robinson
Tis Oach
Wood Lane
Rogers
al Mudter
Geellias
Eacs
King Solomon
Bea Kheal
Paul Davis
Goward O Turtonge
Emperor Witlve
Elcie
Tom Haswant
Grecom Graea
Creel
Cepler Bigt
joe—Hendicap
Chier Kee
Penn
Dante Almallee
ChopouLe
S. Pedro
Ceca
Tegmetgo
Harry Weheson
Saratova
Dalvolatile
Reysl Captres
Thistleda's
Si Wooser
Chickneaw
Amelia Jenke
Fanatic Wintergreen
Diamral
Danoscara
Dreamer
Far West Zacatecks
Howland Otis
Lord Baltimore
Fort Erie
Hyperion
Stulle
Pavi D
Bedwell Zotrs
Ziperer Balle
Forex
Fron
Doubt
Arrowswit
Dunvegus
Ozanh
Flora Alley
the Wrestler
Municipal
Aartculture
Scott
Grant
Menteipl
ADL
Agricolar
Abe
Az Sieuxbugn
Pisaids
Om Grant
Scot
Thrma-besches
Scott Ana
Simonn
Jones
Goca- Tidge
Irving
Hilt
Plleser
Hy Grant
B. Boot
S.S.S
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!