Sporting Facts and Fancies on Yesterday’s Ball Games
The column notes strong showings and defensive lapses by top teams at the local park. It discusses the Browns facing a bottom place expectation, shines on the Shine team’s defeats due to weak fielding, and predicts outcomes for the Indians and Nationals as the season unfolds, with Detroit and Washington weighing in on form and prospects.
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St. Louis
Withington
Wens & Coutost
Uber
Nationals
Philadel Pia
Detroit Free Press
Cleveland
Naps
Kaler
Columbus
Washington
RACEKETERS PLAY TO FORM IN STATE TENNIS TOURNEY
In Cincinnati Ohio on August 30 the third day of the trstate tennis tourney focused on men’s singles. Top contenders won with ease as matches featured Mona singlee-Sinhop beating Hawk 11-9 in the final set and Holden defeating Andrews 6-1 8-1.
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Wincinnati
Ohio
Mona Singlee
Sinhop
Cincinnati
Hawk
Philadephia
Beard
Cleveland
Hishop
Day
Toledo
Warber
Columbus
Emerson
Baltes
Oklahoma City
Thorton
Atlanta
Lockhorn
Cinci Anati
Dunlap
Smith
Ciincinnati
Holden
Andrews
Johnson
Stansbury
Marty Fort Thomas
Miller
D. Hult
Ashton
Rinmati
Alngies
Hiclon McLoughlin
Louise Kontsant
Rhea Fairbatra
Ruth Kinsey
M Beard
Eshelby Vanken
Ruth Sandera
Tata Moyes
Canada
Mins
Marian Albee
Koehler
Dafault
Hishop and
Sweetzer
Eaton
Aweeney
Vwahen
Montgomery
Ketchel to Quit Mizner Under New Manager
New York August 2 Stanley Ketchel plans a ring return under a new manager. He has not publicly announced severing ties with Wilson Mizner but will likely quit Mizner. Mizner allegedly framed Ketchel’s bout with Bill Lang, leaving Ketchel with little choice but to end the relationship. New Haven August 30 Tufts asks Yale game October 5 at Yale Field canceled with no explanation. Snepherd and Foussell seek more victories in New England rowing championships at Boston next week.
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New York
Stanley Ketchel
Wilson Mizner
Mizner
Ketchel
Bill Lang
Toe
New Haven
Cent
Tufts
Yale
Tufts College
S Snepheard
Foussell
New England
Boston
McCoy Accepts Johnson Challenge to 100 Mile Auto Race
Kid McCoy, former prizefighter, accepts Jack Johnsons challenge to race 100 miles on an inclosed track. An option on Brighton Beach Motor Track covers the trace. Johnson, traveling for theatrical engagements, must clear his contract before a date can be set. the $5,000 side stake is posted and more may be available.
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New York
Kid McCoy
Jack Johnson
McCoy
Johnson
Brighton Beach
Gotch Quits Wrestling After 331 Matches
Kansas City reports Frank Gotch, with 324 victories in 331 bouts, announces retirement from wrestling in a letter to a local writer. He says he is now a professional farmer, tired of the sport, and will not compete again. In Lexington, Kentucky, a 4-year-old pacer named The Philistine, trained by W A Owens, set two fast mile trials at 2:03 1 2 and 2:03 4, claimed as the fastest for a 4-year-old.
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Kansas City
Frank Gotch
Gotech
Lexington
W. A. Owens
Curran Chosen New Head Coach at Mercersburg Academy
Jimmy Curran the noted distance runner is selected to succeed Al Kraenzlein as head track coach at Mercersburg Academy. Curran coached Pennsylvania freshman track last year and earned high praise, with Mike Murphy recommending him to the academy authorities.
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Jimmy Curran
Norea Scoten
al Kraenzlein
Mercersburg Academy
Curran
Pennsylvania
Mike Murphy
Nationals noted after last game with St Louis
The Nationals last game with St Louis is noted today as Groom may be sent back for the Nationals. Bailey or Link likely will pitch for the Browns. Robby Wallace acts as St Louis manager while O'Connor goes to Cincinnati for tomorrow's draft.
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St. Louis
Groom
Nationals
Bailey
Link
Wul
Browns
Robby Wallace
O'Connor
Cincinnati
Truesdale
Otey
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Orey
Browns' Fielding Halts Nationals in 4-0 Setback
Barney Pelty works six strong innings as St Louis tops Washington 4 to 0 behind sharp fielding and timely pitching. Hoffman and Wallace spark the defense with two standout plays, while Groom struggles early before being relieved by Otey in the fourth. Washington’s offense never gets untracked, with three double plays killing rallies and only seven hits off Pelty.
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Wade Killifer
Schaefer
Milan
Washington
Conroy
Truesdale
Tricult
Bobby Wallace
McBride
Stones
St. Louis
Ainsmith
Hartzelt
Bill Killifer
Elberfeld
Joe
Jackson
Barney Pelty
Nationals
Hoffman
Browns
McAleer
Louis
Naps
New York
Wallace
Groom
Bill Orey
Bill Otey
Otey
Warlier
Stone
Newnam
Griges
Griggs
Hartzell
Short
Killifer
Petty
Gray
Unglaub
Tong
Unglaubd
Aya
Hope Crusher
Gessler
A&b
Loulat
Lott
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Salis
Pelys
Ote
Ames
Nat Groom
Realnat Oley
Mle
Bacrifice
Truate
Trues- Usle
Alnsmith
Evans
Collisower
May Stop Prize Fights In Milwaukee By Mayor
Milwaukee August 30 Mayor Seidel may interfere with prize fighting in Milwaukee and halt further ten round bouts. He will investigate the proposed White versus Conley fight scheduled for Friday night and hinted he would stop more fights if church groups are correct. A twelve round draw occurred in Boston as Young Loughery and Tommy Quill fought to a draw at the Armory.
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Mayor Seidel
Milwaukee
Seidel
White
Conley
Boston
Young Loughery
Philadelphia
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Armory Athletic Association
Teams In Even Break In Doubleheader As Naps Win
In New York on Aug 30 the doubleheader between New York and Cleveland produced a split. Ford struck out eleven in a 4-1 Cleveland win while Hughes held New York hitless for nine innings before a late Cleveland burst. final score 5-0 Cleveland after eleven. Details include Run totals, fielding errors, and pitching lines for Ford, Hughes, Young, and Kaler.
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Naps
Hughes
Ford
New York
Cleveland
Highlanders
Clevence
Abe Oes Turner
Daniela
Walter
Niles
Chase
Lajois
Stovall
Birm
Knaupp
Austin
Adama
Sweeney
Knight
Young
Balle
Megare
O'Loughlin
Egan
Cleve
Abhoah New York
Abhoae Turner
Daniels
Kaler
Hita
Lapovik
Lajole
Balla
Keler
Messie
Egen
Giants Beat Pirates In Defensive Mastery
The Giants defeated the Pirates 5 to 2 as Bridwell and Doyle starred on defense. Mathewson allowed twelve hits but the visitors failed to capitalize, while New York seized control in the seventh with key hits and fielding plays.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Pirates
New York
Giants
Adams
Mathewson
Bridwell
Doyle
Campbell
Byrne
Devore
Ol ‘Leach
Ifiea
Arf Wagner
Flynn
Whtann
Devlin
Gibeon
I Merkte
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Aflams
Ze ‘Hyatt
O Sehiel
O Mathewson
Pat and City Names Across Early Rail Routes
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Pat
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
le Bowie
Ames
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Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Pitisburg
Ciacinway
St. Louia
Brooklyn
COLLINS IN FINE FORM AS BRAVES WIN EIGHTH STRAIGHT
Chicago managed only one hit off Ray Collins as Boston stretched its winning streak to eight with a 4 to 0 victory. Speaker Engle Lewis Kleinow and others contributed, while Scott relieved in the ninth and earned the save. Umpires were Mestrs, Per, Fine, and Dineen.
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Boston
Ray Collins
NeCon'h
Ohooper
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Purtell
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Speaker
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Melean
OlEngle
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Scott
Collins
Payne
Sabah
Engle
Lewis
Kleinow
Hooper
Colling
Tannehill
yBy 'Scott
Mestrs
Dineen
Reds Take Two Games From Boston in Twin Bell
Cincinnati swept Boston 4 2 and 2 1 as Gaspar left with a wrist injury in the first game. Key hits included Sweeney and Lobert for Cincinnati while Herzog powered Boston’s offense. Final scores reflect careful pitching by Frock and Suggs with defensive plays shaping both contests.
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Boston
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Abe
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Shean
Glagieghedt
Miller
Paskert
Sweevey
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Lobert
Hobden
Olre Frock
Papat
Mighell
Clarke
Sharpe
Bweeney
Muller
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Beaton
Cincimmati
Frock
de Suges
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Johnstone
Eason
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Adanee Askert
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Bead
Mitchell
Hoblitsell
Robert
Egan
Hoblitsellett
Heston
Gupeianatl
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Halle
Hoggs
Suggs
J. Umphea
Messra Joh Stone
Phillies Hammer Summers In 7-1 rout of Detroit
Philadelphia easily defeated Detroit 7 to 1 as Summers allowed multiple hits and Coombs shutout with support from New York Umpire Jack Sheridan officiating in Egan's absence. Cobb, Collins, Baker and Barry drove in runs for the Phillies while Oldring, Crawford and Moriarty contributed key hits.
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Detroit
Summers
Coombs
Jack Sheridan
Egan
Phila
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Ocollins
Prissi A Cobb
Crawford
Baker
Moriarty
Davis
Bush
Murphy
T Jones
OlBarry
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Lapp
Cobb
Collins
Barry
Warks
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Cotting
Obiting
Basle
O Summers
Wid piteh—Summers
Messrs. Connelly and Sheridan
Rapidan Fails to Score in Culpeper Tie
Culpeper Virginia August 30 Rapidan suffered a 3 to 0 defeat as Roelker started for Rapidan but left after two runs, replaced by Jones who yielded six more. Burgendine pitched well for Culpeper holding the visitors to a scant offense as only sixteen batters faced him in the final five innings. Continuous line scores show Culpeper 3 Rapidan 0 with Burgendine and White on the mound for Culpeper and Roelker, Perones, and Somerville for Rapidan.
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Hughes
New York
Kaler
Washington Post
Culpeper
Aus
Whitestone
Rapidan
Roelker
Jones
Burgendine
Burgandine
White
Perones
Somerville
Gaithersburg Nine Wins Narrowly At Fair
Rockville Md Aug 30 A baseball game between the Rockville Independents and the Junior Gaithersburg team drew interest at the fair this afternoon Gaithersburg won 11 to 9 Batteries Adams and Bennett for Gaithersburg Hicks and Beall for Rockville both sides played hard with several pretty plays
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Momwngiu
Rockville
Rockville Independents
Gaithersburg
Adams and Bennett
Hicks and Beall
Wolgast to Quit Tom Jones as Manager Reported
Milwaukee Aug 20 reports say Ad Wolgast will part with Tom Jones and appoint Frank Mulkern as manager. Jones is described as arbitrary in handling the champion's affairs, prompting Wolgast to sever the relation.
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Wolgast
Tom Jones
Milwaukee
Wic
Ad Wolgast
Frank Mulkern
Jones
Cubs Bunch Their Hits In Final Game Victory
Chicago wins final game over Philadelphia by 3 to 1 with four substitutes on field. Brown held seven innings before collapse in eighth as Evers Hofman Archer and Bates score. Stands show Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1 with detailed line scores, fielding errors, and umpires.
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Philadelphia
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Stack
Brown
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Hofman
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Grant
Pfeffer
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Wir'’Man
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Deolan
Grant Sloane
Batie
OM Brown
Streck
Stach
Jacklitach
Messrs
Righer
Emilie
Brooklyn Loses Big in St Louis Series Finale 14 to 3
St Louis defeated Brooklyn 14 to 3 in the final game of the series at home. Huggins and Mowrey led St Louis with multiple hits and runs, while Oakes and O’Dey contributed strong efficiency. Westchester Blues beat Revis 9 3 to 4 in polo at Newport.
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St. Louia
Qae Brookhy
Huggins
Davidson
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Daubert
Hummel
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Hauser
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O'Day
Westchester “Blues
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Newport
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F. A. Gill
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BU Morgan, Jr
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Nathan B wins 2:20 pace at Joliet opening meeting
Nathan B won the 2:20 pace in straight heats at Joliet opening meeting of the Great West harness circuit. First mile in 2:06 3-4. Purse $1,000 three in five. Blood 9 topped 220 pace, best time 2:06, purse $500. Allos Ey won 2:11% trot, Castle Dome second. Harry Lewis to box in New York Friday night at National Sporting Club in a ten round bout with Harry Mansfield.
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Ton
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Castle Dome
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New York
National Sporting Club
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Englend
Lewis
England
France
Unclear Racing Card Names At Saratoga With Mixed Entries
Fragmented list of horse names and race entries including Priscillian Venler Danfeld Stoure Hylds Jesuit Hampton Court Priscillian Bad News Noveily Bashir Nanshon Helmet Ocean Bound Martinez Dowbie Five Belfast O A Buster Windsor Mapleton Amy Sir Phila Lady Ormieast Supple Ta Sun Da Don Antonio The Golden Butterfly Watkins Emtry Ledmence Ta Nun De Veneta Strome Gen Marchont C W Burt Responseful First Peep Lexington Phanotess Mies Jonah Migsire Den de Nogies Sight Hawkedight Western League Sioux City Sioux City Des Moines St Joseph Denver Lincoln Wichita Omaha.
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Priscillian
Venler
Danfeld
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Hylds
Jesuit
Hampton Court
Bad News
Noveily
Bashir
Nanshon
Helmet
Ocean Bound
Martinez
Dowbie Five
Belfast
O. A. Buster
Windsor
Mapleton
Amy
Sir Phila
Lady Ormieast
Supple
Aeget
Don Antonio
Golden Butterfly
Watkins
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