St Yves Triumph Shocks Marathon Derby Field at Polo Grounds
New York April 4 Henri St Yves won the Marathon Derby at the Polo Grounds in 2 hours 40 minutes 25 seconds on a soggy course. He defeated Longboat Dorando Hayes Shrubb and Maloney in a stunning upset. Total receipts reportedly reached 40000 dollars signaling a likely annual event.
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Henri St. Yves
Polo Grounds
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Shrubb
Maloney
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Johnny Hayes
Brooklyn
Captain Hake on Jeffries Johnson Fight Hype at Provincetown
Sailors and skippers discuss the upcoming Jeffries Johnson bout as Captain Hake weighs odds and tactics aboard the Lucy P. Foghorn tales mix with sea lore about squalls and catches while crowds in Provincetown debate who will win.
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Wales May Be After The Cup
Private inquiries from New York consider a challenge for the America's Cup if the Prince of Wales presents it. The idea is said to be warmly welcomed and a definite statement may come before year’s end.
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New York
Prince of Wales urged to challenge for America’s Cup
Commodore Arthur Curtiss James of the New York Yacht Club and other sailors note a London report that the Prince of Wales was asking how a challenge for the America’s Cup would be received. No name of the inquiry is known, but James says it would be the greatest boost to yachting if he challenged.
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Arthur Curtiss James
New York Yacht Club
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Prince of Wales
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British and American yacht clubs eye shared challenge
A passage notes that every member of the New York Yacht Club and other American yacht clubs would welcome a challenge, aiming to cement friendship between Britain and the United States through a cooperative sporting test.
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Maxwell Car Streaks Toward 7000 Miles
The Maxwell 10 000 mile non stop car passed 7000 miles just before midnight, with the crew confident the remaining journey will proceed smoothly as the mileage nears completion.
Glenvale Team Seeks Games With Amateur and Semi-Pro Teams
The Glenvale squad from Jamaica Plain led by James Reilly seeks matches with fast amateur and semi pro clubs. Previous season tally was 24 wins 2 losses 1 tie. claims sole right to the title by priority of use.
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Silent Question Hangs Over Booby Batch Crops Curator
A quiet debate centers on which American league team will oversee the booby batch crops, with no clear decision or public statement forthcoming.
Boxing Week Card Set Across Cities Hints At Contenders
Boxing fans await a sparse slate with Armory A A and Marathon A A in Brooklyn offering the week’s key matches. Sandy Ferguson faces Patsy Barry in Chelsea for heavyweight chances while local bouts feature Young Jack Johnson versus Billy Dinkle and Peck Lefavor versus Kid Willetts. Matches in Memphis and Philadelphia fill the schedule as clubs prep new cards. Ferguson eyes a Johnson title path with a victory here amid a limited national slate.
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New York
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Sam Campbell
Brooklyn
Jimmy Clabby
Dick Fitzpatrick
Memphis
Johnny Dohan
Willie Fitzgerald
Sandy Ferguson
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Peck LeFavor
Kid Willetts
Bill Dinkle
Jack Johnson
Young Daley
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Red Sox Prospects Rise Amid Cincinnati Losses
The piece notes Red Sox misfortunes in Cincinnati over the weekend but highlights Denny Sullivan as a strong understudy at third base behind Bill Bradley for the Naps and recalls Clarke Griffith facing Adrian Anson’s Colts with a solid hit, signaling latent talent surfacing.
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Artha Will Long Keep His Crown
Four weeks of stage life have left Jeffries out of condition and unlikely to challenge Johnson. Johnson remains king after beating Burns, with contenders like Ferguson Langford Ketchel and Sam Smith noted as possible threats but lacking consensus to unseat him.
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Jeffries Denies Rumored Johnson Fight Plans
Jim Jeffries dismissed an exclusive New York paper story claiming he decided to fight Johnson and start training at his Los Angeles ranch after his tour. He questioned the source, praised Boston papers, and announced his return to New York for a three-week engagement.
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Los Angeles
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Brooklyn
Glove Championship Promises Strong National Roxbury Meet
Cheerful outlook for the national Roxbury championships under the Boston Athletic Association set for April 12 and 18 at Mechanics' Building. Heavyweight entrants include Emery Payne and Alexander Cassidy with others from East Boston and New Jersey. Tickets limited to Amateur Athletic Union club members at 28 School Street Room 70. no sales on tournament nights.
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Alexander Cassidy
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Matchmaker Arranges Philly Fight Between Mad Oree and Thompson
National Club of Philadelphia officials coordinate a bout between Frankie Mad and Thompson for a show next Saturday night. The event follows a staged match by Jack McGuigan.
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Philadelphia
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Imperials Dominate Candle Pins and Bottle Pins Scores
Imperial Lynn squads top Greater Boston league totals with high team and individual marks. High team total 1504 and high team single 537 in candle pins. Hardy leads individual total 332 and single 129. In bottle pins Emerson tops team totals 2971 and 1078 single, Gumpbright 696 for individual total and Faulkner 268 for single.
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Noted Turf Owner Prepares For Race Season With 34 Trotters
Walter Cox NH trainer oversees 34 trotters and pacers as the season nears. The Broncho, once fast in 2003 4, has recovered and is ready for more work. On the Flamburg American Line, several horses including Lou Dillon and Tempus Fugit shipped from New York with times noted. I V Harkness names 125 mares for the Kentucky Futurity foals of 190%, mostly foaling to Moxo and Walnut Hal sires Nestled facts reflect early 20th century harness racing activity.
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the Harvester
College Nine S to Cross Bats in Busy Week of Baseball
The schedule runs daily across venues from Norfolk to Charlottesville and Baltimore to Providence. Main matchups include Yale vs New York Nationals in Norfolk, Cornell vs Walbrook A C in Baltimore, and Amherst vs Pennsylvania in Philadelphia with multiple Ivy and regional teams in action through Friday and Saturday.
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59 Bowlers Vie for Post Team to NY Championships
Nineteen nights into the Post’s hdg pin tournament, 59 of 75 bowlers still vie for six spots on the team to the National Bowling Association championships in New York in May. Kiernan leads averages but cannot qualify. Puffer tops high score and three string totals.
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Armory Club Signs Burke for McKinnon Bout
The Armory Club announces Sailor Burke will fight Bill McKinnon on Wednesday evening April 14. The bout comes as the National amateur championships are set for April 12 and 13 at Mechanics' Building.
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