Oldfield Recovers From Crash That Killed Two Men
Barney Oldfield is recovering at the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium after an accident that demolished his car and claimed two lives. He vows to retire from racing contests, allowing only exhibitions. He blamed dust and track conditions for the wreck on the second turn of the first mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lows
Barney Oldfield
Missouri Baptist Sanitarium
Oldfield
Webb
Grosse Point
Detroit
O’Brien Corbett Fight Called Off In Philadelphia
The proposed six round boxing match between Damen J. Corbett and Philadelphia Jack O’Brien scheduled for September 7 in Philadelphia has been canceled by the Tuxedo Athletic Club. Promoters say Mayor Weaver refused permission for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Damen J. Corbett
Jack" O'Brien
Tuxedo Athletic Club
Weaver
Niagara tennis results and golf scores in Niagara on the Lake
In the All-Canadian tennis singles Paterson beats Burns in three sets for the Love Cup and Kirkover wins final handicap. Bell defeats Bell in all comers after five deuce sets. Treasury Department Club and golf events noted with Boom er and others top in medal play. George Gould buys bulldog Heath Baronet for $5,000 in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Kirkover
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Ont
Burns
Buffalo
McDonnell
Toronto
Robert Leroy
New York
A. E Bell
California
EB. P. Fischer
Dewhurst
Holt
Leroy
Bell
Niagara
Ontario
Niagara Golf and
T. M. Boom~er
Walters
Cleveland
Lloyd
Pittsburg
Boomer
York
Smith
Chicago
London
The
Daily Mail
George J. Gould Hag
BE. A. Mills
Heath Baronet
Carpenters Plan Labor Day River View Outing Programs
The District of Catum Pa Carpenters executive committee announced an excursion to River View on Labor Day with a full lineup of contests and amusements for all ages. Events include races, tug of war, baseball between locals and unions, greased pig chase, prize dances, and band music, plus a special stable of prizes and a dance all day. Also noted is a ship stop at Alexandria and treasure news from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
River View
Catum Pa
Amalgamated Sociery of Carpenters
Brotherhood of Carenters
Fersinger
Carpenters and Joiners
Carpenters' Union
Alexandria
Boaty
Senators Sip Browns In Eight Inning Showdown At Home
Washington defeated Cleveland 7 to 2 as Glade struggled against Senators hitters. Hughes held Browns to one safety after relief, ONeill and Hill led offense with multi hit day, Cassidy and McCormick’s plays key in field. Standings show race tight with Boston atop. St Louis and Chicago trailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Tomn
Jacobsen
South Paw
Hughes
Washington
St. Louis
Glade
Browns
Senators
Donovan
Joe Cassidy
Hill
McCormick
Bobby Wallace
Rooters
McCormick, Moran, and a rough Texan League game
Hemphil limps around the bases while McCormick robs Charley Moran of a Texans hit. Kittredge speeds to first on bunt hits as Hill erred by stopping his run. Wallace fumbled a fly, while umpire King contends with players. A mascot endures a shower while Hap py retreats to the roof to dry off with watermelon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O'Neill
Cassidy
Padden
Moran
Olff Jacobsen
Glade
Jacobsen
Hughes
Kittradge
Herring
Heidrick
Hemphill
Bil
McCormick
Jones
Mr. King
Tiare
Hemphil
Charley Moran
Bill Clarke
Kittredge
Hill
Wallace
King
Huelsman
O’neil
Four Hits In One Inning In Philadelphia Victory
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 4 to 2 as four of six hits came in a single inning. Attended 8,320. Holmes Hartsel Jones Pickering Callahan H Davis Case Cross Seybold Isbell Murphy Dundon M Cross Schreck Altrock Waddell saw action with Sheridan and Connolly as umpires. Game lasted one hour thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Rhoah Holmes
Rt. Hartsel
Jones
Pickering
O Callahan
H.davis
G. Case
L. Cross
Tannebsl
Seybold
Isbell
Murphy
Dundon
M.cross
M'Farland
Schreck
Altrock
Waddell
Case
G. Davis
McFarland
M. Cross
H. Davie
Ay Waddell
Messrs
Sheridan and Connelly
New York Drops To Second After Loss To Cleveland
New York fell to second place after a Cleveland victory. Bay and Ganzel collided in the first inning, others committed errors, and both teams left runners aboard. Cleveland opened with a run in the first. New York countered with none late, producing a final line of Cleveland ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
KOCH
New York Avenue
Boston Shuts Out Detroit as Dineen Delivers the Hitting Win
In Boston, Dineen drove in Ferris for the game's lone run on a ninth inning hit. Kilbein’s wildness spelled Detroit’s downfall as Boston held seven of nine innings. Attendance 7,175. Cincinnati game note: Superior hitting totals but Boston beat Cincinnati 4-0 after a late rally. Kell and Dineen key, time 1 hour 36 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dineen
Ferris
Kilnian
Rhoal Detroit
Rhoae Belbach
Barrett
Parent
Mcintyrs
Stahl
O'Leary
Kelly
Geter
Oger the
Lowe
Seymour
Tenney
Sebring
OlAbTebIo
Ol Cooley
Cincinnati
Gaston
Wilhelm
Schlel
Moran
Walker
Carpenter
Cincinnati Beats Chicago In One-Run NL Battle
In a pitchers duel Chicago and Philadelphia game ends with Cincinnati winning in the eighth on two singles a sacrifice and two errors. Attendance 900. Final: Philadelphia 4 Chicago 2 as Weimer and Sparks match up with Kennedy umpiring. Left on base totals reflect a tight late inning contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
RHO
Hulewitt
Pinker
Dooin
Weimer
Sparks
Philadelphia
Casey
Evers
Tinker
O'Neill
Barry
Jush
Hulswitz
Sparke
Batts
Om Weimer
Mr. Kennedy
Baseball Standings and Scores Reported
National League results show Chicago 2 Philadelphia 0 and New York 2 St Louis 1. Pittsburgh 11 Brooklyn 7 and later Pittsburgh 3 Brooklyn 2. Schedule lists Boston 3 at Pittsburg with Brooklyn at Chicago and other pairings. Standings include W L Pot totals and team marks with city abbreviations and incomplete figures.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Louis
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Ginelanati
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
W. L. Pot
W. BL
Philadelph
New York completes series sweep over St Louis
New York defeats St Louis 2 to 1 in a brisk 1 hour 31 minute game. Ames pitched brilliantly as McGraw clashed with umpire Zimmer. Attendance 2,100. Mertes and Dabler doubled for St Louis. Farrell stole a base for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Louis
Ames
McGraw
Zimmer
St Loui
Rhoae Farrell
Breanahan
Shannon
Burke
Warner
Nichola
Mertes
Dabler
McGann
Farrell
Balse
Om Nichols
Nichols
Messrs. Zimmer and
Johnstons
Pittsburg Takes Both Games In Tight Twin Bill
Brooklyn loses twice as Pittsburg dominates with strong hitting and late scoring. First game ends 7 to 4 after Leever yields five runs late. second game goes 10 innings with Beaumont, Ritchey, and Wagner delivering the deciding hits for Pittsburg. Attendance about 4,180 as Pittsburghes grab a doubleheader sweep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Leever
Beaumont
Ritchay
Wagner
Pitsburg
RHO
RHO AE
Leach
Strang
McCork
Ritchey
Dilion
Warner
Issler
Bransfield
Crumley
Kruger
Lumley
Jordan
Sheckard
Mitchell
EH. McCormick
Sheckara
Om Laever
Leevar
Balk
Hranefield
Ritter
Dillon
Empite
Rhoaer Leach
Gessler
Graco Wagner
Shoeckard
Br'sfield
Phelps
Scanlon
Case
Mermick
Babb
Heaumont
H. McCormick
Hy Case
Mr. Emsiie
Eastern and other leagues score roundup at several venues
Eastern League results include Providence 4 Newark 0 Rochester 8 Toronto 4 Baltimore 6 Jersey City 2 Buffalo 4 Montreal 7 American Association games Milwaukee Toledo 3 Kansas City 2 Indianapolis & St Paul 2 Columbus 1 Minneapolis 4 Louisville 2 Southern League scores Montgomery 2 Atlanta 1 Memphis 0 New Orleans 0 Memphis 0 Birmingham 8 Nashville 0 Shreveport 4 Little Rock 1 Shreveport 7 Little Rock 2 South Atlantic Savannah 2 Jacksonville 0 Augusta 5 Charleston 3 Macon 1 Columbia 0 Fourth Presbyterians and St Stephen's Institute to play Georgetown field on Labor Day for university boat house fund with open field and track meet preparations. Woodstck vs Staunton opener ends 5 0 as Carter allows two hits and 13 strikeouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Newark
Rochester
Toronto
Baltimore
Jersey City
Buffalo
Montreal
American Association
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis, & St. Paul
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Montgomery
Atlanta
Memphis
New Orleans
Birmingham
Nashville
Shreveport
Little Rock
Fourth Presbyterians
St. Stephen’s
Georgetown Field
Labor Day
University Boathouse
Brown
Aquatica Zappone
Georgetown
Blue and Gray
Joe Martin
Senators
Barry McCormick
Joe
Sam Crance
New York American
Frank Smith
White Sox
Washington
George Winters
Colonels
Mark
de Montrevidé
Comiskey
Polo Grounds
New York
John T. Brush
Herman Long
Billy Reidy
Chicago
Boston Star
Billy
Dumbartons to play Falls Church at Georgetown Wield
Amateur baseball news notes Dumbartons chase a game with Falls Church at Georgetown Wield tomorrow afternoon at 4 45 o clock. The Athletic Stars are asked to mail their address to Joseph Draley of 41 Morris Street Northeast. Clippers beat the Terrors 17 to 16 in a Play Ground League contest at Monument Rounds yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumbartons
Falls Church
Georgetown
Athletic Stars
Joseph Draley
Morris Street
Clippers
the Terrors
Flayed Tie Game as Darkness Ends Battle Between Kismets and Unions
In front of about 1,500 fans the Kismets and Unions played to a 5 4 darkness-shortened tie after neither side could push across a decisive run. Unions capitalized on Kismet misplays in the first inning while Burlingame and Williams produced key moments with hits and errors. The game featured late drama, a sharp catch by Schriver, and a string of singles that fueled both squads before the lights ended play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kismets
Burlingame
Much
Briggs
Kraft
Orpe
Buckingham
Unions
Rider
Adama
Webb
Fulcher
Schriver
Stone
Williams
Rhoae
Kismet
Hughes
Connors
Wilams
Shedd
Synabem
Shriver
Kratt
Thorpe
Adem
OlBurning
Ashley
Buckham
Hismet
Parker Bridget & Co Head to Foot Outfitters Sale
Parker Bridget & Co advertises a clearance at 9th and Pennsylvania Avenue for two piece suits priced from 20 to 10 dollars. The sports section reports Ashley facing Burlingame with hits and outs, noting scores and fielding plays, umpire Parsons and a 1 hour 5 minute game time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker-Bridget
Parker, Bridget & Co
9Th and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capital City League Standings and Upcoming Turner Game
The record lists standings for the Capital City League featuring St. Stephen's Institute with 28 wins and Baz Turner Athletic Club at 19. Garratt Institute shows 24 a 18, Keoawara and Lothrop at 23 aba, with Library of Congress at 28. A match is scheduled today at 5 o'clock between Turner Athletic Club and St. Stephen's Institute at Georgetown College Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's Institute
Baz
Turner Athletic Club
Garratt Institute
Gorzaga
Keoawara
Gonzaga Beats Turner club in late rally for 4 to 2 win
Gonzaga broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning at Georgetown Field and upset Turner Athletic Club, leaders in the league, 4 to 2. Mattingly drove in a run with a three-base hit, Brown and McGee scored, and Cantwell pitched well for Gonzaga, while Turner’s offense managed only two runs late. The game featured strong fielding by Babson and Glotzbach and key stops by Cantwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzaga
Turner Athletic Club
Georgetown
Turner
Brown
Wilkerson
Mattingly
Jenkins
McGee
Hardboe
Jay
Halloran
Oates
Babson
Beckett
Cantwell
Mattingtly
Vinismith Ec
Paorrell
Bleten
Garner
Fenton
Glotzback
HaSloran
Henderson
Risten
Glotabark
Tamey
Jenkina
Mr. Handisbee
Nine to Nine at Dark Epiphany and Kendall Tie
In the Junior Sunday-school League Epiphany and Kendall tied 9 to 9 after a heated game. both teams showcased strong batting with no errors. Limebach’s relay play in the eighth inning thwarted a potential steal, keeping the contest tied before postponement to Foundry and Sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiphany
Kendall
Bethany
Feindany
Limebach
Foundry
Cured of Asthma by Schiffmanns Asthma Cure
Mary Josephine Berg of Floyd Knoch Indiana writes she suffered 82 years with asthma and was cured, able to do her own work after using Schiffmanns Asthma Cure. A seven year old boy also improved after trying the remedy. Mrs Harris of Elbow Point Virginia notes sales by druggists at sixty cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Josephine Berg
Floyd Knoch
Ind
Schiffmann
D. C. Harris
Elbow P. O
Sunday School League Standings and Wednesday Game
Standings show Mt. Pleasant Methodist leading with 29 wins and 4 losses, followed by Mt. Pisgah and St. Albans in close action. The midweek match features Gunton facing Sixth Avenue at Fourteenth Street and Lydocker Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pet
W.l. Pet
Mt. PL
IR Abs Foundry
Gurley & 750
Gunton
Mt Pi. Cong
Bt Stephen's
St. Albans
Wednesdat
Fourteenth Street
Lydocker
Gunton Presbyterians Defeat Fourth In Championship Clash
Gunton Presbyterians defeated the Mount Pleasant Fourth by 8 to 6 on Mount Pleasant grounds. Seay pitched superbly for Gunton, limiting the Fourth to few hits until the seventh inning. Bielaski, Speakman, and King contributed key plays as Gunton clinched the title, with Donaldson replacing a tiring Wahler in the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunton
Mount Pleasant
Gunton Presbyterians
Mount Pleasant Boys
Guntons
Seay
HI Boys
Wahler
Capt. King
Donaldson
Grooms
Bielaski
Speakman
Hill
Pisons
Tigers
RHGAE
Rhoae Asquith
Bradley
Apengman
Bishop
Blelaski
L Atchinson
Harding
S.seay
MagoMin
Price
King
H.seay
Ruiz
Warman
Boyle
Rhodes
Wablen
Tourth
Bares
Pirot Bane
Aielaski
Magotin
V" Bielaski
Atellison
S Seay
Baseball Notes Signal Draft Start and Surging Pitchers
The draft season opens Thursday with talk of double-headers and extra innings. Notes accuse Charley Warrell of leaving batting, while Outfielder Stone remains under .400. White Sox boast Heydan as top catcher, Giants plan rest for star pitchers, and Senators Browns schedule a 2 PM double-header.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Warrell
Stone
American Association
White Sox
Ducky Holmes
Chicago White Sox
Heydan
Indianapolis
Giants
McGraw
Senators
Browns
Toadies
Joe Stanley
New Orleans
Eddie Graney
Jeffries- Manore
Pirates
Louisville
Selee
McChesney
Pittsburg
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Trausera
Chevy
Lor Rogers
Peet & Co
Stora. i Co
Str
Pa. Ave
Mertz
Mertz and Mertz CO
Walford's Sporting and Athletic Goods
Geo. E. Hebbard
Tallord
Hebbard & Wineman
Ninth Street
T. W. Wood & Sons
America
T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Virginia
Coors Aies
Rangy
Dr. Lyon
Alfonso
Bilbao
Spain
Gilbao
Nigweral
O’brien-Corbett
Treasury Boys
Treasury Department
Seminary Hill
H. H. Garnatt
Smallwood
Treasury Club
Webster
Wooden
Australia
San Francisco
New Zealand
Kine
Cleveland New York
Hunter Hill
Texas
Sittredge
Tip
Herb Ting
Tom Hughes
Hil
Burkett
Swat
Donevan
O’neill
Itil
Sugden
Glada
Heldrick
Poppy
Tom Jones
Hueleman
Bay
Ganzel
Rhore Bay
Doughty
Luh
Keceer
Conray
Bemis
Eberfeld
Kietnow
Willams
Powell
Bernhard
Kieinon
Mr. O'Loughlin
Boston Q
National League
Savannah
Jacksonville
Augusta
Charleston
Macon
Columbia
St. Stephen’s Institute
Woodstock
Staunton
weChal la Luo Wesw
Carter
Moore
Great Bear Spring
Great Bear Spring CO
Om Ashley
Adams
Brige
Mr. Parsons
Capital City
Turners
Baseball Notes
Muggsy Moczraw
Igt
Chicago Record-Herald
Ebbtts
Orioletown
Ebbitts
Eiseman Bros Outfitters
Louis Bush's
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Cafe
Paris
E. Pougera & Co
Ard
Fougerame CO
William Sr
Erros
Cook Remedy
Masonic Temple
HEE
Circinnath
Keeley Institute
North Caprio Street
Washington, D. C
Gletriot of Columbia
Maryland
Medical
Reedsresa
Twelfth Street
M. W
Shade
Fst
Fisk Elgin
W.T. Baldus
Secor
Lafranco'e
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