Norfolk Jockey Club charter sought annulment in Virginia
Attorney General Samuel W. Williams filed quo warranto against the Jamestown Jockey Club of Norfolk and against Boulevard Land Corporation, seeking voiding of the club charter and closure of the racecourse, alleging ongoing gambling such as betting, pool selling, and bookmaking in violation of Virginia law.
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Spenel
Washington
Richmond
Samuel W. Williams
Jamtown Jockey Club, Incorporated
Norrah
Virginia
Mr. Williams
Boulevard Land Corporation of
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Jamestown
Last Fail
Age of
Pete Noonan Traded From Scranton To Troy
A State League deal completed in Utica between Troy manager Schlafly and Scranton clubs sends first baseman Pete Noonan to Troy in exchange for Carney and outfielder Poland. The swap involves two players going to Troy for Noonan.
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Schlafly
Scranton Club
Troy
Utica
Scranton
Pete’ Noonan
Carney
Poland
Soldiers Meet River View In Fort Washington Clash
The Fort Washington soldiers visit River View for a showdown with River View, led by the Fay Kraft battery. Walford of the Commercial League faces River View on July 4.
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River View
Fort Washington
Fay
Kraft
Walford
Sixth Inning Holds Back Walker In Philadelphia Loss
In a 6 to 3 defeat, Heath team Washington held Athletics to one hit in the pivotal sixth inning as Walker faded after a strong start. Morgan struggled at times but recovered, while Washington capitalized on miscues and a two-run second inning to take the lead before holding on. The game featured misplays and costly baserunning errors that squandered Athletics’ chances to challenge in the fourth and fifth.
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Joe S. Jackson
Dixie Walker
Athletics
Morgan
Nationals
Walker
Dixie Boy
Barrers
Adberfeld
McInnes
Pounder
Murphy
Cunningham
Jarry
Ife
Lapp
Johnson Against Bender Ordered In Today's Game
Today's ball yard game pits Washington pitcher Johnson against Bender as Athletica makes its last city appearance until October 2. The home side plays only again July 24 before facing Western clubs, with a first place chance if the Tigers drop a game to St. Louis. Saturday play at 3 o'clock marks the usual hour for the next two months.
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Champion Athletica
Mack
Tigers
St. Louis
Johnson
Washington
Bender
Nationals at 3 o'clock pitch by Johnson in opener
Nationals face Chief Bender as Johnson paged to pitch. Detroit opens here July 25 in a three game set. Henry makes key play on Strunk bunt. McBride errors on throws. Nationals head to Boston Sunday. Athletica play Fourth of July in New York then Philadelphia. Morgan ejected after three strikes in ninth. Kleinow talks abandoned. all-star game planned for July 24 benefitting Addie Joss family. Tristate results note Harrisburg, York, Reading and others.
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Nationals
Chief Bender
Washington
McBride
Detroit
Henry
Strunk
Schaefer
Boston
Athletica
New York
Philadelphia
McInnes
Gessler
Isome
Milan
Colling
Barry
Tennessee Terror
Tris Speaker
Athletics
Connelly
Morgan
Walker
Léseman
Magik
D. Walker
Elberfeld
Cunningham
Collins
Lord
Kleinow
Naps O
Cleveland
Addie Joss
McAleer
Chicago
O'Loughlin
St Louis tops Pittsburg 6 to 3 after umpire dispute
St Louis defeats Pittsburg 6 to 3 in a hard fought game marked by a crowd protest after umpire Johnstone ruled Wagner safe at third. Two arrests followed the 8th inning disturbance as the home team swings momentum and holds off late Pittsburg rallies.
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Cuba
WN. L
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Umplia Johnstone
Abhoae
St. Lous
Abhoae Carey
Huggins
Clarke, Jr
Wilson
Oakes
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Biss
Camnitz
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Perry
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Hendrix
Salee
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Smith
Carey
Eyre
Evand
Batla
Hen
Arix
Camnue
Camnite
Steate
Salles
Mesars
Eason and Johnstone
Pima
Brooklyn Stops Phillies 4 to 0 in pitchers battle
Brooklyn cracked a 4 to 0 victory over Philadelphia in the third straight tight pitching duel of the series. Browne and Lobert powered the offense with one hit each as Brooklyn built a lead and held on. The win improves Brooklyn in the South Atlantic League context with key plays and errors noted, while Lebert and Magee contributed on offense and defense.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Browne
Lobert
Abhoa
Phila
Abhoah
olKnabe
Paskert
OlLebert
DiMageo
dlLuderus
Walsa
Doolan
Moran
OlAlexander
Boston Wins 7 6 as Red Sox Edge Yankees in New York
Boston defeats New York 7 to 6 in a tense game marred by Riggert being hit on the head. Highlanders erred infield miscues fueling the comeback as Myers and Yerkes sparked the rally with key hits and a late winning run by Chase.
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Chase
Naps
Sox
Cy Young
Boston
New York Today
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Caldwell
Highlanders
I Chase
Myers
Hua Hooper
Rte
Gdantels
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Woiter
Speaker
Hartnell
Lewis
Cree
Knight
Engle
Yerkes
Gardner
Purtell
Sweeney
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Moser
OlQuind
Karger
DjVaugna
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Cleotta
Pee
Thoney
Wagnery
Hooper
Williams
Daniela
Walter
Hartzell
Daniels
Cicotte
Cald
Walsh Shuts Down Cleveland as Chicago Wins 8 1
Chicago battered Young for eight runs, chasing him early, to crush Cleveland 8 to 1. Walsh excelled allowing four hits as Harkness struck out six in three innings. Culpeper beats Dixie Athletic Club 16 to 14 in Virginia swatfest finale.
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Harkness
Giegzlana
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Olson
Jarkeon
Gravey
Stovall
OlTannell
Olsullivan
Gwalsh
Culpeper
Dixie A. C
Washington Post
Dixie Athletic Club
Ballston
Chance Returns To Game In Cincinnati Loss For Reds
Chicago edged Cincinnati 3 to 2 in a tight game. Brown and Keefe pitched well, with Bates providing stellar defense. Chance returned to first base for Chicago and Hofman moved to center. Altizer and Fromme produced key plays as the Cubs tally runs on Schulte Tinker Graham McLean and Clarke.
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Keefe
Bates
Chance
Hofman
Gooda
Donce
wCoac
Sheckard
Bescher
Behulte
O Downey
Sibrtay
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Zim’man
Mitchell
Doyle
OfGrart
Tinker
Egan
Graham
McLean
Ad Clarke
Izot
Fromme
Messia
Klem
Brennan
Doves Tie Giants as Boston Wins 7 4 in New York
The Doves defeated the Giants 7 to 4 in New York. Boston had six runs and seven hits off Wiltse in four innings, with Perdue credited a solid line. Key contributors included Sweeney Tenney Doyle Snodgrass and Murray, while King Devore and Kling added extra hits in a well pitched Boston win.
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Wiltse
Giants
Perdue
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Sweeney
Tenney
Ol Doyle
Herzog
O Snodgrass
Ako
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Murray
Ingerton
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Dracke
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James
Crandalls
Willie
Dracka
Ames
King
Devore
Doyle
Snodgrass
Ingerson
Kaiser
Kling
W L Run Murray Sacrifice Hits Reported
Summary of a baseball game noting sacrifices by Herzog Tenney and Kling, stolen bases by Sweeney Miller Doyle and Devore, defensive double plays, bases on balls by Wiltse and Desche with Perdue, strikeouts by Ames and Perdue, a hit by pitch to Sy Ames, a wild pitch by Drucks, hits by OW Wiltse Drucke and Ames, umpire Mr O Day and a game time of three hours and minutes.
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McIntyre
Lord
Cattshaw Rodle
McConnell
Tamnebul
Mies
Jack Collins
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Callahan
Greon
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Balle
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Desche
Ames
Perdue
Sy Ames
Drucks
OW Wiltse
Drucke
Mr. O'Day
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