Long Rivalries Shaped International Yacht Racing History
Walter Camp traces the rise of international yachting from Cork Harbor to Boston and New York, recounting early clubs, the 1851 America defense, and the ensuing rivalries. The piece surveys centerboard versus keel designs, key challengers like Valkyrie, Genesta, Vigilant, and Defender, and pivotal races that defined the era.
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Cork Harbor
Royal Yacht Squadron
Cowes
British Empire
America
New York
New York Yacht Club
J. C. Stevens
William H. Brown
George Steers
Brown
Stevens
Madge
Maggie
Scotland
Wild
Frank Grange Admits Kick Was Mistake In Cubs Drama
The article recounts Frank Chance admitting his spring kick on an umpire was a mistake. It notes Chance's past temper and his stance of overlooking umpire errors, contrasted with Johnny Evers who yelled more. A Sunday incident led to Chance’s suspension after a vigorous kick at Chill, which he apologized for in a telegram.
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Richard Sutton
Priscilla
Burgess
Genesta
Lee
Schank
Boston
Earl Percy
Duke of Northumberland
Admiralty
Shuldam
Verdun
Meuse
France
England
Cubs
Chance
Johnny Evers
Crab
Johnny
Frank
Evers
Giants
Pirates
Ban Johnson
League
Ban Johnson Dismisses Collins Fed Link as Publicity Stunt
Ban Johnson states that reports linking Eddie Collins with Federal League promoters are publicity gimmicks. Collins cannot leave Philadelphia before end of 1915 and is bound by a contract with Connie Mack. He says Collins never considered a Fed offer and is contractually tied for next year.
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New York
Ban Johnson
Eddie Collins
Connie Mack
Collins
Feds
Greek Brown Defies Middles Championship Claim
CHICAGO June 20 George K O Brown the Greek middleweight issues a twenty round bout challenge to Billy Murray George Chip and Mike Gibbons. He offers a split purse or winner take all and asserts his right to the middleweight title citing his extensive record and never being knocked out.
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Chicago
George “K
Brown
Billy Murray
George Chip
Mike Gibbons
Jack Dillon
Hugo Kelly
Leo Houck
Frank Klaus
Eddie McGoorty
Jimmy Clabby
Willie Lewis
Harry Lewis
British jockey Walter Griggs fatally injured at Ascot
Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian reports Walter Griggs British jockey died after a race at Ascot when his horse Maiden Erlegh collided with rail. Maiden Erlegh owned by Sol Joel crashed the jockey to earth during the Hardwick stakes.
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Ascot
Eng
Walter Griggs
Griggs
Re Rail
Sol Joel
Charlie White Buys Auto for West Tour and Title Fight
Chicago lad Charlie White bought a new automobile and plans a fighting and vacation tour to the West. He leaves for Denver with his wife next Wednesday to train for a 15 round match with Stanley Yoakum set for July 17 during Elks week.
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Chicago
Charlie White
Willie Ritchie
West
Charlie
Denver
Colorado
Stanley Yoakum
Elks
Harry Lord Poised to Jump to Federals
Portland June 2 Former White Sox captain Harry Lord says he may join the Gilmore Federals after reading Chicago dispatches claiming five teammates would follow Chase. The block is his Chicago contract, which he says is binding and could prevent immediate action.
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Harry Lord
Portland
Oreg
Chica
White Sox
Chase
Federals
Sox
Lord
Gilmore
Chicago
South Bend releases Foley and Lane to Michigan State League
South Bend announced the release today of fielder Don Foley and outfielder Lane. Both players headed to the Michigan State League and expected to join the Ludington team shortly.
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South Bend
Ind
Don Foley
Lane
Ludington
Vanitie versus Resolute in yacht race debate
Duncan Curry reports New York observers doubt Vanitie can beat Resolute due to speed and handling. Despite Captain Bill Dennis's strong skipper record, Vanitie’s slower tacking in light airs and canvas issues limit performance. Resolute appears faster under equal conditions, though Vanitie may improve with a new sail set.
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York
Dennis
Bill Dennis
Vanitie
Herreshoff
Mr. Adams
Resolute
Vaniile
Baltimore Manager Sees $100000 Offer for Ten Players
New York June 20 President Jack Dunn of the Baltimore International League club says he has been offered 100000 for ten of his best players. Comiskey, White Sox owner, reportedly offered 60000 for six men including likely pitchers Derrick Twombly and Midkiff. Dunn notes many scouts seek his talent.
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New York
Jack Dunn
Baltimore International League
Charles A. Comiskey
White Sox
Comiskey {S
Derrick
Twombly
Midkiff
Baltimore
Ira Thomas Seeks Texas B B Job
Former major league catcher Ira Thomas of the Philadelphia Athletics plans to move into minor league management and ownership in Texas. He seeks a club to manage and invest in, hoping for a paydays boost and to remain active in baseball without the lifelong stint as a regular catcher.
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Ira Thomas
Philadelphia Athletics
Ira
Texas
Athletics
Thomas
Connie Mack
Racine May Quit League Over Poor Attendance
Racine Wis June 20 The Racine W L club may forfeit its league berth after Rockford and Lincoln clubs threaten surrender over support. President Oscar Christanson says attendance in Racine is far below expectations with total for the season at about 9 000.
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Racine
Wis
Rockford and Lincoln
Oscar Christianson
Racine W. L
Louis Golf Links Like Those in Paris
By Chick Evans, western champion War Ren Wood and I visited St. Louis last week for a 72 hole golf weekend on Westwood Country Club greens. Weather hot, courses hilly, French links influence felt. Evans shot 70 68 77 71 for 286 over 72 holes, praising public golf enthusiasm in Forest Park and noting rusty clubs on return from Europe.
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Chick’’ Evans
Warw
Ren K. Wood
St. Louis
Theother
Westwood Country Club
Europe
St. Cloud
Parc de St. Cloud
Paris
France
Great Britain
Eally
Warren
Forest Park
Tener’s Plan Cuts Warmup Ball Use Between Innings
National League president Tener orders infielders to stop using an extra ball for warming up between innings to shorten games. Pitchers may warm up while waiting for batters to plate. Reeves notes the action applies to Philadelphia and St. Louis clubs.
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Philadelphia
Tener
National League
D. Leroy Reeves
St. Louis
Baseball Roundup Highlights Early Season Struggles and Standouts
Se BAS ASHES With Joe Wood in form the Red Sox staff looks strong enough for first division, though staying above .500 is tough. Hank Gowdy leads with four home runs while Frank Lobert appears with sibling links to Hans. The Federal League shows closer clubbing and Russell Ford defeats most rivals except Baltimore and Kansas City. Oliphant earns a Purdue to West Point appointment after stellar multi-sport play. The Athletics rely on hitting as pitching holds steady, with Barry and Shanks noted for bunting expertise. Clarence Walker stands out amid St Louis Browns’ push, with a $15,000 bid to acquire him from Kansas City.
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Joe Wood
Red Sox
Wood
Bedient
Collins
A. R. Johnson
Leonard
Foster
Sealy
Clarence Walker
Browns
St. Louis
Bresons
Compton
Allison
Walker
Kansas City
Abel Wins Third Straight as Goodwin Knocks Out Pierce
MACON June 20 Jake Abel the Chattanooga battler stopped Eddie Collins in the third of a ten round bout to win his third straight fight. Abel jabbed and hit at will while Collins offered little resistance. Stump Goodwin added another six round victory by stopping Oliver Pierce, drawing admiration and fresh calls for another bout soon.
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Macon
Jake Abel
Chattanooga
Eddie Collins
Collins
Abel
Jack Sentell
Williams Beats Coulon To Become Bantam Champ In Ten Minute Bout
Richard Barry assesses the Williams vs Coulon title fight in Los Angeles. Williams, young and vigorous, dominated with stamina and power, while Coulon outboxed early but faded. The bout, despite high hype, legendarily yielded no contest verdict as Williams emerges as a likely long-reigning champion.
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Williams
Conlon
Coulon
Terry McGovern
Terry
New York
Jeffries-Johnson
Los Angeles
Eliot Receives Brown Doctor of Laws at Commencement
Providence June 20 Charles W. Eliot president emeritus of Harvard University was awarded the degree of doctor of laws by Brown University at its commencement exercises.
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Providence
R. I
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Brown University
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