South African Walker Wins 100 Meter Dash at Olympic Games
London reports a tense day as R. Walker of South Africa defeats American rival J. Rector for the 100 meters. Kerr of Canada and Cartmell of Pennsylvania close behind. Hillman and Bacon set records in 400 meters and hurdles amid tense crowd scenes and a diving accident. Overall tally stands United Kingdom 32, America 37 with multiple nations earning medals across events.
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London
R. &. Walker
Walker
University of Virginia
Feefer
Kerr
Cartmell
C. J. Bacon
Great Britain
S. V. Bacon
Finland
Saarla
Hillman
St. Louis
J. B. Taylor
Irish-American Athletic Club
J.C. Carpenter
Cornell University
D. R. Robinson
Yale
Halswell
Harry Hillman
Taylor
Kd. Cloudhen
Cane
England
Johaanzen
Nicholia
C. N. Grote
Missouri Athletic Club
United Kingdom
America
Sweden
Norway
France
Canada
Germany
Belgium
Italy
South Africa
Greece
Hungary
Australia
Organizing Montana Tennis Clubs For Grounds Acquisition
Rev A F Agar proposes forming city tennis associations, incorporating them, and selling stock to buy at least a 150 by 150 foot plot for three courts plus a clubhouse. Rentals would pay interest to stockholders, with profits used for improvements and to attract both men and women to outdoor recreation.
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Montana Tennis Association
Kerena
A. F. Agar
Butte
Agar
Galena Street
Excelsior
Holland Skating Rink
Country Club
Wharton
Columbia Gardens
Butte Club
Gold
Anaconda
Helena
Great Falls
West Gold Street
Imneuver
Helena Prepares For Montana Lawn Tennis Championship
Special Dispatch from Helena notes the Montana Lawn Tennis association hosts its fourteenth annual tournament August 17 to 22. D. D. McLaughlin of Butte holds the gentlemen's singles title while Swift DPD. Hunter and James M. Bailey of Anaconda hold the doubles. Women players may also compete as a court is now available and enthusiasm runs high.
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Helena
Montana Lawn Tennis Association
D. D. McLaughlin
Butte
Swift Dpd
Harrington defies Cornish wrestlers for title match
Tim Harrington of Butte challenged Cornish wrestlers Gilt Stell and Jones to a three fall match for a $1000 side bet and the championship. He offered to travel east if needed and to post a forfeit, asserting he remains in good shape and is willing to meet the challengers under reasonable terms.
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Gilt
Stell
Relay Race Statistics Show The Running Time
Statistics from the YMCA in New York show during the New York Chicago relay 1151 boys ran 1092 miles in 125 relays with some running twice. Actual running time was 114 hours 4 minutes, averaging 9.5 miles per hour and 5 minutes 1 second per mile. Mayor Metcalfllan's message to Mayor Busse arrived in Chicago 11 hours 41 minutes early.
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New York
Young Men's Christian Association
Gans Nelson bout canceled by promoter Tex Rickard
Salt Lake City July 22 Tex Rickard called off the Gans Nelson fight set for Labor Day at Fly due to railroad rate issues from Utah and California points. He stands to lose his 1000 forfeit.
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Salt Lake City
Tex Rickard
Utah
California
Harvel Wins Fourth Sparks $400 Run-Up In Race Card
In a horse racing section, Harvel runs up $400 after winning the fourth race. Bets fly as J H Missmin and Lb Stock top $800 while T Williams bids $900 and his brother Rails in further. The coming Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul handicap is set for Saturday at a mile for five-year-olds and up, with other events on Monday. Enthusiasts discuss form, weights, and possible outcomes as bookmakers adjust figures and players comment on contenders.
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Harvel
J. H. Missmin
T. Williams
Cain
Starry Stover
Davies
Tracy
Chippewa
Steve L’hommedieu
Steve
Dick Williams
J. J. Vilerd
Cerro Santa
A. F. Dayton
Jolter
Slicker
Madeline Musgrave
Banthel
Salvage
Dr. Co. O'Malley
Hart Starts Training to Meet Tommy Burns in Ring
Marvin Hart arrives in Louisville and begins steady training aiming to challenge Tommy Burns. He proclaims a winner take all fight under Queensberry rules, vows to prove Burns a fake, and emphasizes strong hands and fitness despite a previous injury.
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Hart
Tommy Burns
Louisville
Marvin Hart
Ruechels
Marvin
Jim Jeffries
Tommy
San Francisco
Burns
Queensberry
Anaconda Dogs Enter Sunday Coursing Stake Draw
The drawing for Sunday’s coursing stake positions will be held at Pete Teague’s saloon on Flarrison avenue this evening. Three Anaconda futurities entered, Washoe Lass, Washoe Lady, and Bushlin McGrath, will secure spots. Officials are on hand to resolve questions during the Butte meetings, with Pete Teague appointing stewards Joseph Hicks, Joseph Leamen, and W. H. Smith.
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Peter Teague
Flarrison Avenue
Cara
John Reese
Washoe Lass
Washoe Lady
Bushlin McGrath
Butte
Joseph Leamen
W. H. Smith
UK trio chosen to challenge Australia for Davis Cup
London on July 22 reports M. J. Ritchie J. C. Hart the Irish champion and KK. Powell of Cambridge University have been selected to represent the United Kingdom in the Dwight F. Davis lawn tennis challenge cup. They will depart London in October to begin the challenge.
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London
M. J. Ritchie
J.C. Hart
KK. Powell
Cambridge University
United Kingdom
Dwight F. Davis
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