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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

3

Pugilists battle for heavyweight title claim

The Sporting News notes three past contenders Johnson Langford and Jeannette as possible future challengers for Ketchell or Burns. In New York Loughrey and Dorman drew in six fast rounds at Fairmount. Madole defeated McGraw in Brooklyn. Scroggs outpointed Seiger at Brown's gym.

Johnson Langford Jeannette Tommy Burns Europe Ketchell Burns New York Young Loughrey Philadelphia Jack Dorman Bronx Fairmount Loughrey Dorman Frank Madole Pittsburg Terry McGraw Baltimore Terminal A. C Brooklyn Scroggs Seiger Harry Scroggs Charlie Seiger Brown's Rockaway Gymnasium

Waterbury Beats North Adams 2-1 In Lively Game

Eastman pitched for Waterbury and held former team North Adams to two doubles as Waterbury edges the visitors 2 to 1. Campion and Cotes drove runs for Waterbury while Kennedy and Ruell turned a double play. Taylor was hit by a pitch and scored North Adams’ lone run. Dowd and Kennedy contributed with key plays. Attendance 750.

North Adam Waterbury Connecticut North Adams Eastman Waterbury Nichols Kennedy Bronkle Campion Cotes Ruell Schincel Swander Taylor Dowd Buell Shaw Cook Abb Cote Fitzpatrick Swander If O’hagan Shineel Genst Rf. Ruell Ss Ak Sebastian Cooper P Adams Hastman Ruel Terbury Taylor Kennedy Scott Carrick and Waters Mansfield and Bridges Connell Simmons Johnson Mansfield Herbst Havel Reischman New Haven Meriden Carrick

Dick Roller First. Takes Frivolity Stake on Empire City's Last Day

Yonkers closing Empire City meet ends with Dick Roller winning the sixth race and fashioning a brisk finish for Etherial and other contenders. Notable results include Etherial first in race one, Dainty Dame first in race two, Master Robert top in race three, Dick Roller winner race four, Golconda first in race five, and Sir Toddington capturing race six.

Empire City Etherial Fashion Plate Dainty Dame Goldproof al Muller Master Robert Zlenap Aster D'Or Dick Roller Erbet Gliding Belle Golconda Queen Marguerite Milford Sir Toddington Okenite

Cigarette Smokers Barred by Cardinal Manager

Cardinal manager McClosky vows to exclude cigarette smokers from regular places. He says he will ask candidates if they smoke the devil's pipe sticks and plans to post a no cigarette sign in the clubhouse, claiming twenty years of managerial experience shows smokers are not good players. In golf news Willie Smith of Mexico and Fred McLeod of Midlothian are tied for first in the Myopia open after 72 holes with 322 and will play a playoff.

McClosky St Louis Cardinals Cardinals Cardinal Hamilton Mass Willie Smith Mexico Fred McLeod Midlothian Club Chicago McLeod Golf Prise Fred McLaod United States

The Elm Football Team Triumphs in Anecdotal Ode

Lines praise the Elm football squad for a strong season, recalling opening Bridge game against Berkshire and a season-wide effort. It honors players like Cheeky Connor, Honey at quarterback, and Hanes as reserves, praising their loyalty to the green and white.

Berkshire

New Haven Police Beat Hartford In Police League Derby

The New Haven police baseball team defeated the Hartford police team yesterday afternoon in Hartford by 10 to 5. New Haven played quickly and led from the start as Hartford relied on the Rockville battery and ringers. The umpire faced much trouble throughout the game.

Hartford Rangers New Haven Rockville

Soak the Ball Mike Wins for New York at Park

At Pittsburg the other day Mrs Mike Donlin known as Miss Mabel Hite cheered New York to a 4 3 ninth inning win. Mike Donlin soaked it and led a dramatic rally with Doyle Bresnahan and Seymour contributing to clinch the victory. Pittsburg suffered its fourth straight loss as New York moved toward the pennant. Another Cy Young Day is announced with Tuscarawas county planning a home welcome after the season. McLeod wins golf prize in US Open play.

Pittsburg Mike Donlin Mabel Hite New York Mike Donlin Larry Doyle Bresnahan Dootia Doyle Roger Bresnahi Seymour New Yorkers CY Young Denton T. Young Tuscarawas County Boston van Cleve Point & Mors! Fm

Ponies survive riotous session in New Britain setback

New Britain Ponies win one of two against Springfield amid a near riot over umpire calls. Bunyan and McCabe involved in interference and a sparked crowd scuffle as New Britain fights to a 4 1 loss in the second game while Hartford and New Haven also post late wins in regional play.

New Britain Malone Bunyan Connor Luby McCabe John Burns Springfield Burns Rhe Springeld Powell and Connor Ward Reflange Maggert Stankard McAndrews Powell Padron Waterman Marsans Rising Yale Abe Raflange Cabrera Dalle Brown Lady Rosi Time

Torrington Triumph Over Collinsville In One Sided Game

Bert Diamond played yesterday afternoon guiding Torrington to a decisive 12 to victory over Collinsville. About 800 spectators witnessed a one sided struggle as Collinsville showed strength in none of the departments. Boston Americans are due here tomorrow and Tobacco store reports a sellout at 328 Bank. Auction tonight. Springfield faced a second game setback yesterday with manager Hanns expressing disgust.

Bert Diamond Torrington Collinsville Boys Boston

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