Wrestling season opens with Swanson vs Duchane bout
In Naugatuck the wrestling season starts with Alex Swanson facing the French challenger Duchane from Massachusetts who has a standing $500 challenge to meet any American at 148 pounds. Duchane backs his claim while Swanson trains hard and will not concede. The winner may attract a stake bet from John West who plans to back the victor and take a share of receipts.
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Naugatuck
Alex Swanson
Duchane
Massachusetts
Swanson
John West
Armne
Battle from Afar Delights York Fans in Pittsburg Game
In York on August 24 baseball excitement ran high at Amer ican League park as fans cheered loudly for the National League game against Pittsburg. The crowd booed and shouted for the score sparking delays while Powell of St Louis delivered pitches. Umpires faced constant calls as attendances and actions blurred the focal game.
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St Louis
Ackers
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Bresnahan
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Chesbro
Kieinow
National Eye Players
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Donlin
Zimerman
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Evers
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Lobert
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Bridwell
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Howard
Ritchy
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Doyle
Branafieeld
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Realbach
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Magee
Graham
Tinker
Orlas
Louis
Rees
Cobb
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Bad Schweitzer
Iobby
Tannehill
Delahanty
Wash
Rossman
Herty
Crawford
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Stone
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Keeler
McIntyre
Mullin
Murphy
Phil
Lord
Ball
Behaefer
Ferris
Wallace
E. Collins
Vib
Schmidt
Turner
Wedding Delay Delivers Extra Inning Victory
Des Moines Iowa waited nearly an hour as bridegroom Charles Bomar pitched through the ball game winning in the 12th inning. Bomar refused to leave for his wedding, struck out three batters, and his team took the lead for a 1 run win.
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Bomar
Golden Pearl Wins Whirl Stakes at Yonkers
In Yonkers Empire City a easy victory by Joyner’s Stable with Golden Pearl in the Whirl Stakes. Eisen Dugan rode Hessian back to let Golden Pearl lead, while multiple race summaries note Ida D., Trance, Woodcraft and other finishers. A mix of unrelated anecdotes and bold phrases follow, including a bellad tale and a brass band moment.
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Yonkers
N. Y
A. J. Joyner
Empire City
E. Dugan
Hessian
Ida D
Trash
Orst
Golconda
Molesey
Meriden Defeats Waterbury in Doubleheader Loss
Meriden crushed Waterbury 6 to 2 and 7 to 2 in a doubleheader, extending Waterbury’s triple dip of losses in three days. Notable performances include Soffel and Accorsini for Meriden, with Wolingen and Bronkie contributing on the mound. Waterbury’s offense struggled as Mansfield allowed six runs in game one and Bronkie in game two. The late innings saw shifts in momentum, with fielding errors and timely hits shaping the outcomes.
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Waterbury
Bridges
Mansfield
E 'Gote
Fitzpatrick
Swander
Nichole
O'Hagan
Bronkie
Shineel
Murphy
Campton
Nichols
Soffel
Accorsini
Shincel
Joe Cote
Sternberg
Campion
Billery
Bronkle
Joe
Golden
Fitz
Patrick
Wade
Johnson
Stevens
Sillery
Den
Evens
Merr
Schedule mixed with baseball roundup and local results
Aug 25 to Aug 28 schedule shows Meriden Waterbury Springfield Hartford New Haven Holyoke Bridgeport pairings with doubleheaders and cross town matchups. The baseball notes include Batting leaders Hanson Wagner Hummel Criss and Tim Jordan leading the leagues, plus a New York victory over Pittsburg in a doubleheader and amateur Elks defeating South Ends 9 to 5 at Watch Shop Lot. standings hints mention Springfield possibly third or fifth early in season.
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Hartford
New Haven Poe
Holyoke
New Britain Or
Bridgeport Are
Meriden Ene
Waterbury
Meriden
New Haven
New Britain
Bridgeport
Wartford
Merton
Brkais
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Criss
St Louis
Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
Hummel
Brooklyn
Tim Jordan
Superba
Readville Meet Opens With Futurity Focus At Readville
Boston August racing opens at Readville under New England Trotting Horse Breeders' assoc with four races including two American Horse Breeders Futurity divisions. Czarevna wins 2 year old pacing, Master McKerron dominates 4 year old. Alonzo McDonald bags three wins and $2,080.
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Readville
New England
Futurity
New York City
New Yorker
D. Comyn Moran
W. E. D. Stokes
Bingen
William Bradley
Czarevna
Tom Nolan
Czarvena
Master McKerron
John A. McKerron
Leslie Waterman
Ward
A. H. Morrill
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Titer
Alice Vietor
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Jufe, Jr
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Dik
McCart
L. McDonald
Kavalli
Dan Patel
Caree
Battle of the Leaders in Springfield
In Springfield on August 25, Hartford and Springfield played a tense ten innings. Springfield squeezed out a one run victory as a late hustle and wild pitches kept 3,064 fans on edge during the gripping battle.
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Schuman
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Yale
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Yancey
Burns
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Malone
Lawton
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Geree
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Fallon
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Knickerbocker Suits Sale for Boys
School begins soon and a great chance to outfit boys with Knickerbocker suits in sizes $3.75 to $5 and $6, plus a $4 suit at $2.75. Durable fabrics and smart styles ready for the season.
Local Harness Results Highlight Mixed Winners at Meet
Upson Singleton & Co. drew, Dicker clocked to beat 2 19, and won as splits ran 35, 1:09, 1:46, 2:19. Kate Nelson lowered her colors against Who Knows, who won the class A pace for Mr Hinds. Annie Q. took class C trot while Claro beat Solstone in class B pace.
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Dicker
Kate Nelson
Ed J. la Place
T. B. Leahy
Mr Hinds
League clubs suspend McCabe amid umpire dispute and lineups
The league last night suspended McCabe for attacking umpire Hugh Rorty and fined him $100, with the ban covering the balance of the season. President Tracy revoked the sentence on McCabe under the circumstances, and McCabe is expected to play against New Haven this afternoon. Umpire Rorty sent a letter to Tracy saying the suspension should be lifted if McCabe is allowed to return. Local fans anticipate a busy day with various matches and a doubleheader in Bridgeport.
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League of Baseball Clubs
Hugh Rorty
W. W. Hanna
Tracy
Imeida
McCabe
New Haven
Rorty
Mysterious Line From City Transcript Seeks Clue
A terse note hints at a missing page in a public transcript. Officials offer little detail about the location or contents, urging patience as investigators pursue any lead related to the elusive document.
Thoughtfulness in Philadelphia Talk
A fragment from the Philadelphie Record notes a remark about being different from others and appreciating thoughtfulness. It reflects social commentary on personal behavior and consideration toward others.
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