Walthour Wins Fair Race to Beat Elkes at Velodrome
Bobby Walthour defeated Harry Elkes by a little more than half a lap in a mile motor paced race at the Hartford Velodrome. Time 2:28. track record broken by five seconds. The race drew about 4,000 spectators including Mayor Sullivan and city officials. Elkes faced motor issues and a puncture but fought hard, with Walthour leading at every mile and remaining in front for the finish.
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Grand Circuit of the L A W Official Bulletin Issued
The National Cycling Association Board of Control releases the Grand Circuit plan for the Pocotechnical short distance championship of America. It starts in Revere Massachusetts on July 18 and ends around September 15 with July dates listed for several cities. The Atlantic City meet on July 19 adds the mile championship with double points, closing the League of American Wheelmen gathering. Champions like Frank El Kramer are entered for the full circuit, promising strong sprint competition.
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New York
National Cycling Association Board of Control
New York City
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Kramer
Savannah Racing Association Organized at Savannah
Savannah July 21. George W Owens elected president B B Moore vice president Joyla secretary and treasurer. Directors elected officers who will begin arrangements for a race meeting to be held next fall.
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Savannah Racing Association
George W. Owens
B B Moore
Joyla
Favorites Lose Every Race at Delmar Track
St Louis July 11 favorites lost all races at Delmar with Ace Turner narrowly beating outsider Grenwood by a head in a mile and a sixteenth handicap. Second choices took top honors as one long shot placed third.
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Harrisons colts stalls safety at Washington Park meet
At Chicago July 11, rambunctious colt Harrison disrupted third race with repeated aggression toward assistants causing a delay and rider changes. Results show Ravensbury and Tammany Chief among winners across six races, with notable prices and entries listed for forthcoming Chicago races. Hartwell defeats Lavonia 9 to 1 in a local ball game.
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Otis
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Baird
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Mary Lavana
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Blake
Lito
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Bosanco
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Capable
Atlantas Drop Second Game As Umpire Kelly Spars With Krug
A crowd of about a thousand watched the Atlantas lose to Little Rock 7 to 1 in six innings amid heavy umpiring controversy. Baker pitched for Atlanta with Allemang effective in relief, while Little Rock’s Delehanty, Lynch, and Martin highlighted the visitors’ offense. Umpire Kelly’s questionable calls, including Krug’s ejection, sparked heated exchanges and prompted police involvement as the game ended early due to the controversial decision.
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McCann
Delehanty
Q Wright
A Martin
Clayton
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Pene
Memphis 8 St. Vrain falls to Memphis amid umpiring absence
In Mashville Tennessee on July 11 Memphis defeated St. Vrain 8 to 5. Controversy over umpire Clinne’s absence sparked by illness left Damman and Ehret to officiate with From replacing Sanders late. Attendance about 3,000. Key hits and defensive plays highlighted a tense game.
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Cline
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Ehret
Sanders
Frank
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Chattanooga
New Orleans
Stanley
Umpire Kelley Attacked by Mob After Atlanta Game
After Atlanta’s loss, umpire Kelley faced a hostile crowd at Piedmont Park. A well dressed boy, Eid Henderson, struck him from a car window. Police detained Henderson until released by streetcar officials. Crowd threw Coca Cola bottles and dirt as Kelley boarded a trolley car to depart.
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Piedmont Park
Martin
Polce Force
Empire
Turner
Wright
County Force
Eid Henderson
Hart
Atlanta
Henderson
McPhee Leaves Cincinnati Baseball Club
Cincinnati July 11 John A McPhee manager of the National League club severed his connection with the team today and Business Manager Frank C Bancroft was placed in temporary control.
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John A. McPhee
Cincinnati Baseball Club
Frank. C Bancroft
National League Recap: Boston Beats Cincinnati 4 2 in Pittsburgh
National League results show Boston defeating Cincinnati 4 to 2 in Philadelphia with 900 attendees noted. Pitching even, Bagan favored by support. Batterioe Philips, Pletz Hysdn and FKittridgse highlighted. Time 1 35. Umpires Powers and Brown. Pittsburgh later 6 New York 3 with Davis injury ending season prospects. attendance unspecified. Philadelphia 8 Chicago 4, strong ninth inning rally. Batter Bewers Taylor Kiing and Chanceberg are listed. St Louis 4 Brooklyn 3 in a tight contest. Wicker and J O'Neil combined for victory. attendance 3,100. Time 2 hours. Umpire O'Day.
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Bowerman
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Therg
Brooklyn
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Wicker
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Newton
Ahern
O'Day
Chicago Triumphs In Close Chicago St Louis Pitchers Battle
Chicago defeated St Louis 2 1 in a tight, well played game before 1 700 fans. Piett and McFarland pitched for Chicago with Donahue and Powell catching. Washington edged Baltimore 4 3 in a late rally as Cronin and Robinson sparkled. Cleveland beat Detroit 9 6 behind Wright Varney and Bemis in front of 3 800. Boston toppled Philadelphia 8 2 as Powers and Warner drove runs. Thomasville Gun Club narrowly outshot Waycross 15 9 in a ten man match at 500 birds.
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Tennis Games Today in Atlanta Tennis League Schedule
The Atlanta Tennis League features several matches across Highland avenue, the Atlanta Tennis Club courts, and the West End court with players like Jennings, Wrest, Norcross, Abernathy, Smith, Mans field, Willingham, Irons, Thornton, Berry, Heath, Wagener, Eagan, Howell, Kagan, and Stanton slated for 3 to 8 o clock starts. Forfeit reforms boost seed play as a handsome cup from Joseph Jons awaits the winner. Huntsville beats Sewanee 16 to 3 to run eleven straight wins as Nashville plans two games next week. Eastern League results include Worcester over Rochester and Jersey City over Toronto Buffalo, with North Carolina League action Greensboro and Durham games. Freeman defeats Connell in a motor-paced bicycle race in Atlantic City, while Fenn and Lake win a team pursuit.
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Wagener
Eagan
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Yestern
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Howard Freeman
Chicago
Charles M. Connell
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Lake
Wholesale Grain Men Organize Atlanta Baseball Team
The wholesale grain men of Atlanta organize a baseball team and issue an open challenge to any city team. Manager H Royers of W Duncas Co. leads a lineup including Ayers Duncan Waldrop Morgan Albert Everett Hubanks Sullivan Johnson Bowman Florence. They seek a local opponent. Also offers a $350 round trip excursion to Wrightsville Beach for Georgia regiment encampment with A L railway on July 17. Tickets at 12 Kimball House city office.
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DB. R. Ayers
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Kimball House
General Electrics to Meet YMCA in North Avenue Clash
Amateur teams clash this afternoon at 4 o clock when the General Electrics formerly the Empires face the YMCA on North Avenue Tech grounds. GE boasts an undefeated record this season and a strong lineup includes Moore base Cunningham center field Turnbull shortstop Hemp Bill Trice catcher Nichols right field Emery left field Mitchell pitcher Troy third base. Also notes a separate Atlanta Carrollton train schedule with morning and afternoon departures and arrivals, daily except Sunday.
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