Glidden Trophy Winners Announced After Technical Exam
In Kansas City the A A A contest committee announced Glidden Hower and Detroit trophy winners after a lengthy technical exam. The Glidden went to a Buffalo Pierce Arrow driven by Walter Winchester. Hower to a New York Pierce Arrow driven by John Williams. Detroit mini tonneau to a Chalmers Detroit driven by Jean Bemb.
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Kansas City
Hower
Detroit
Buffalo
Charles Clifton
Walter B. Winchester
Pierce-Arrow
John S. Williams
New York
Chalmers- Detroit
Jean Bemb
Pierce-Arrows
Joseph Tracy
Henry Souther
C. §. Ricker
Marks Passing of Jimmy Britt in boxing history
The article notes the decisive defeat of Jimmy Britt by Johnny Summers signaling Britt’s passing in boxing lore. It recalls Summers’ era and mentions other fighters like Freddy Welsh Packy McFarland and Al Kaufman aiming at titles. It lists scheduled bouts in Oakland Kansas City New York and Brooklyn with various opponents and dates.
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Jimmy Britt
Johnny Summers
Battling Nelson
Summers
Freddy Welsh
Packy McFarland
Would Meet All Comers in the Old Timer Class
South Boston’s Patrick Cavanaugh, age 69, claims he could compete in any athletic event against younger rivals. He works as a repairer in the Peninsular district and remains active, boasting endurance in running, jumping, weight events, and other feats as he challenges any peer his age. He also demonstrates flexibility by wrestling a violin bow with his toes and performing gymnastic stunts.
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Patrick Cavanaugh
South Boston
Cavanaugh
Emerson Street
Pat
Peninsular District
Joan
N. B
Girl Climbs Mont Blanc Heroic Feat Reported
Geneva dispatch reports Helen Bauer aged two from Chicago has climbed Mont Blanc. The unusual achievement is confirmed by local observers in Geneva on August 1.
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Mont Blanc
Geneva
Helen Bauer
Chicago
Hibernians Plan Monster Field Day in Suffolk County
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Suffolk County announces a Labor Day field day at Point of Pines featuring top metropolitan athletes. John J. McCarthy and Hugh CecBrath spearhead the event with stars such as Martin Sheridan and Abel Kiviat. Events include sprint races, field events, and an open team race, plus football and hurling matches with Cork Galway, Malden, Revere, and West Tone vs Young Ireland teams.
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Order of Hibernians
Suffolk County
Point of Pines
Labor Day
Bport
John J. McCarthy
Alf
Hugh CecBrath
New York
Martin Sheridan
Harry Gising
Abel Kiviat
Driscoll
Daly
Rosenberger
Hillman
Cork
Galway
Malden
Revere
West Tone
Young Ireland
Hughie Jennings Fears Cleveland Rivals Most
Hughie Jennings says he respects the Cleveland lineup but stresses he will not overlook the Athletics. The manager underscores the importance of staying focused on the upcoming series.
Baseball Power Plays and Rising Stars Stirring League Plans
Aggressive A A leader Joseph D OBrien is touted as a potential successor to late President Pulliam as baseball factions debate control and a possible shift into major league territory next spring. Heydler and Jim Hart contend for the league presidency while new pitchers like Fred Toney gain notice. Evangelist Billy Sunday weighs in on the modern game as Pittsburg adds Barbeau street to its map and Smoketown eyes Alan Sterke at third.
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Joseph D. O’brien
American Association
Pulliam
A. A.” League
O’brien
Association
Barbeau
Pittsburg
Smoketown
Alan Sterke
Boston 1915 Games Grow in Interest Across City
The 1915 Boston boys games gain traction with both junior and senior athletes showing strong interest. August schedules roll out across Wood Island, Sullivan Square, and multiple playgrounds with new coordinators and a rule to bar winners from repeat events to boost participation.
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Boston
South Boston
Wood Island
John O'Dornell
Christopher Gibson
Dorchester
Wood Island Park
Cottage Street
East Boston
Leo Leary
M Street
Strandway
Commonwealth Playground
Randolph Street
Sullivan Square
Marcella Street
Franklin Fiel
Charlesbank
North En
Columbus Avenue
West End
Pierce's
Forgotten Champions Remembered from Sports History
A weekly Post column recalls 19th century athletic feats and figures. It lists mile records, horse speed, boxing bouts including Morrissey Sullivan, sailing and rowing achievements, walking and running times, and notable athletes such as Bennett Heenan and O Leary, highlighting era records and notable matches.
Fort Revere Sweeps Glenvale In Twin Base Ball Wins
Fort Revere won both games of a doubleheader at Fort Revere. The soldiers triumphed 4 to 0 in game one and 6 to 3 in game two. Batteries were Manville and Rose in game one and Hogan and Rose in game two, with Lyons and Smith catching.
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Glenvale
Fort Revere
R.H.E
Manville
Rose
Sullivan
Smith
Hogan
Lyons
All Stars Beat Fort Banks 11 to 4 at Winthrop
The Winthrop All Stars defeated Fort Banks 11 to 4 yesterday in Winthrop. Garrity was absent for Fort Banks, crippling the lineup while Kim Ball starred at third base for the All Stars. Batteries Thomson and Sullivan, Musil and Larkin handled pitching and catching duties.
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ALL Stars
Fort Banks
Winthrop All Stars
Winthrop
Fort
Garrity
Kimball
Thomson and Sullivan
Musil
Larkin
Minneap olis and Louisville game postponed for funeral
By order of President O'Brien the Minneapolis and Louisville game in the American Association, set for tomorrow in Louisville, is postponed due to the funeral of Harry Pulliam. Other league games will be played as scheduled.
Baseball Pennant Winners Need More Than Money
The article argues successful pennant pursuit hinges on rare judgment and stable rosters, not big spending. It cites Robison, Reach, Day, Lucas and Van Der Ahe as examples, notes minor league volatility, and warns scouts cannot guarantee major league success from minor league stars.
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Frank de Haas Robison
Stanley
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
A. J. Reach
Philadelphia
John B. Day
New York
Henry J. Lucas
Chris van der Ahe
Baseball
Comiskey
Billy Nash
Phil Geier
Geier
Napoleon Lajoie
Ahearn Beats Own World Record in Two Hops and Jump
Daniel F. Ahearn of the Irish American A C set a new world mark in the two hops and jump at the Glan-na-Gael games at Celtic Park Illinois. He measured 60 feet 6 3/4 inches on a single attempt, surpassing the earlier record by Dan Shannahan of Lim erick. Ahearn had also another strong result yesterday at the Knights of Columbus meet in Boston.
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New York
Celtic Park
IL. I
Daniel F. Ahearn
A. C
Ahearn
Dan Shannahan
Limerick
Ireland
Boston
Amateur Athletic Union
Detroit Beats Bridgeport in 9 1 Victory on Circus Field
Detroit Americans and Bridgeport leaguers met at Steeplechase Island where Detroit batted nine runs to Bridgeport one. Detroit hit a homer off the bicycle track after bounds over the fence in a brisk 9 to 1 win, aided by Speer Beckendorf Pollard and Kocher on the slate.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Detroit Americans
Bridgeport Connecticut Leaguers
R.H.E
Detroit
Speer
Beckendorf
Pollard and Kocher
Saving Ramsdell as Sprinter Stirs Penn State Plans
Ramsdell, a stocky Texan praised by Penn State coaches for filling fullback duties, is unlikely to join the Red and Blue this fall. Coach Murphy urges him to stick to sprinting after a sensational summer, highlighted by a 10.15 second 100 metres world record performance in Pittsburg.
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Fred” Ramsdell
Pennsylvania
Big Bill" Wollenback
Ramsell
Mike’’ Murphy
Ramsdell
Pittsburg
Bray Peeled Off Long Swim From Charlestown Bridge
John Bray of East Boston postponed his attempt to swim to Boston Light due to heavy wind and rough seas. He waited about two hours yesterday morning and will try again tomorrow with several other swimmers hoping to complete the crossing.
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John Bray
Bray
Hugh MacLean Returns to Racing After Retirement
Hugh MacLean, the American middle distance champion, resumes racing to defend his title. He abandoned cycling last spring to manage boxers and profit from earlier wins with Sandy Ferguson. His comeback begins next Saturday with a 26 mile handicap race, as curtain raiser to Collins Moran battles.
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Hugh MacLean
America
Hugh
Sandy Ferguson
Jimmy Moran
Elmer Collins
Collins
MacLean
Chelsea
Moran
Peter Drobeck
Pat Logan
South Boston
Pittsburg Team to Attend Funeral
President Barney Dreyfuss and Pittsburg baseball officials leave at 10 for Louisville to attend the funeral of Harry Co. Pulliam former National League president. Secretary John A Heydler accompanies the body from New York.
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Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg Baseball Club
Louisville
Harry Co. Pulliam
National League
John A. Heydler
New York
Boston Types Meet Buchanans at National League Grounds
The Boston Types face the Buchanans of South Boston in a ball game at the National League grounds today at 8:80 PM.
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Boston Types
South Boston
Mack One of Game's Great Men
Connie Mack of the Athletics is praised as a masterful manager who steadies a team of youths into the American League title hunt. The piece highlights his quiet, signals based approach, avoidance of public spotlight, and methodical in-game adjustments.
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Mike Williams
Peter Felix
Long
Bill Squires
Mack
GAME
Connie Mack
Athletics
Cornelius Magillicuddy
Connie Duack
Hughey Jennings
C. Mack
Ball Park
C. Mack @o
Star Athletes Enter for Scotch Picnic
The 5th annual Scotch picnic reunites Boston Caledonian Club stars at West Roxbury. The long program over 10 hours includes 40 events with prizes over 4000 dollars. Notables Percy Smallwood and James Curran headline the distance races in a world-class field.
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Boston
Percy Smallwood
James Curran
Umpire Rule Requires Explanation for Late Games
Ban Johnson president of the American league ordered umpires to explain any game that runs longer than two hours. Umpires must report the reason when a game exceeds the limit. The policy targets accountability for pitcher and umpire pacing across the league.
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Ban Johnson
New York Athletic Club Track Team Plans Seattle Trip
The New York Athletic Club track team of nine men will depart for Seattle on Thursday August 5. Although selections are not final, strong indications point to a top showing at the national championships.
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New York Athletic Club
Seattle
Boxing Exhibition Without Decision At Seattle Fair
Dr. B F Roller and Al Kaufman staged a six round exhibition at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exhibition arena last night. No decision was rendered and authorities did not bar boxing despite threats from officials.
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Seattle
Wash
B.F. Roller
al Kaufman
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition Arena
Baseball Games Wanted for 14 15-Year-Old Teams Statewide
Local notices seek 14 15 year old baseball teams for intercity games in August September and Saturdays. Roxbury Notre Dame Juniors Neponset Wanderers Norfolk A C Jefferson A Belvidere teams offer half fares and home or away matches. Contact Stephen Brown J OBrien Charles Moberg Jno Brady William Jennings Kiln Tobin with preferred locations and dates.
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St. Josephs
Roxbury
Stephen Brown
Circuit Street
Notre Dame
J. O’brien
Athens Street
South
Boston
Neponset Wanderers
Charles Moberg
Walnut Street
Neponset
Norfolk A. C
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