Baden Wins Rich Ohio Stake at North Randall
At Cleveland on Aug 1 Baden the black son of Bingara won the $5000 Ohio stake in three straight heats driven by Rodney. The mare Chatty Direct was widely bet but finished second as Elizabeth Ray and Wanderer followed, with over $10,000 wagered on the race. Billy Burke won the championship trotting sweepstakes in 2:04 1-4 heat time, Bruce Girdle among the contestants. Annie Kohl and Baron A. led several other events, with multiple straight heat victories and strong performances in pacing and trotting divisions.
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Open golf championship narrows field in Buffalo
The Buffalo Country Club hosts two rounds of medal play leaving 78 golfers able to qualify for the final 36 holes. Three players tied at 147 are Alex Smith M Wyakgyl M J Brady and P F Barrett Lambton. All competitors within 15 strokes of the 10th low score of 165 advance to the third round tomorrow morning.
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Buffalo Country Club
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Wollaston
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Lambton
Golf scores reveal afternoon slide for leaders at open
Alex Smith of Wykagil shot 77 in the morning then 70 in the afternoon to reach a low total but place. Walter J. Travis dropped to a higher standing after a 79 in the second round, totaling 152 with a 73 morning. J. J. McDermott, current open holder, posted 74 75 for 149. Tom MacNamara, Metropolitan champion, had 74 first round and 80 afternoon for 154. The 10 low cards follow.
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Alex Smith
Wykagil
Walter J. Travis
J. J. McDermott
Tom MacNamara
Scotch Picnic Hosts Return Olympic Sprinters
Local athletes who represented the United States in Sweden return home too late for regular events at the Scotch picnic tomorrow. Some are invited to attend, will be introduced to spectators, and Howard Drew may appear in costume for a demonstration. Handicaps favor low mark men as cream of New England's top runners compete. England's A. E. Wood challenges Billy Queal to a $1000 side match in the 10 mile race.
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United States
Sweden
Howard Drew
Springfield
New England
A. E. Wood
England
Billy Queal
Victorious American Olympians Return Aboard Majestic
A new group of Stockholm Olympic winners arrived in New York on the Majestic of the White Star line. The list includes jumpers Platt, Ben W. Adams, Eagon R. Erickson, Mott Haven A. C., and Leo Goehring of Mohawk A. C. plus high jumper Edward L. Farrell, Boston A. A. jumper. Harlan W. Holden of Bates College. half miler H. J. Smith. marathoner Alfred Voellmeke. Walker and Alvin Loftus of Providence. Becht of Empire City Wheelmen. and other unattached participants.
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White Star Line
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Ben W. Adams
New York A. C
Eagon R. Erickson
Mott Haven A. C
Edward L. Farrell
Boston A. A
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Mohawk A. C
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Harlan W. Holden
Bates College
H. J. Smith
New York City
Alfred Voellmeke
A. C
Walker
Alvin Loftus
Providence
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Empire
Marathon hero Andrew Sockalexis returns amid
Andrew Sockalexis of Oldtown Maine and a North Dorchester A A rep arrived in Boston as the first Olympic hero to show a version of the great Marathon. He finished fourth and joined the American team returning from Sweden aboard the Vaterland. A quiet Boston arrival followed the New York welcome, his identity revealed only by the American emblem on his hatband.
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Tom Lilley
Dorchester A. A
George Grantham Bain
American Marathoners blame overtraining for failure
A US runner cites overtraining and flawed strategy as the main reasons Americans failed to win in the Marathon. He says he never trained for such strenuous events and notes that the team pushed hard from Finland to Antwerp and Stockholm, with Strobino resting on the voyage.
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Strobino
Antwerp
Stockholm
Training in Heat At Suburban Village Race Prep
A runner recalls eight mile suburbs training led by Johnny Hayes. He critiques rigid rules that limited discretion and timing, noting heat made daily distances taxing and the 15 mile mark was poorly placed for a late surge against McArthur and Gishaw of South Africa.
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McArthur
Gishaw
British rally calls for empire team and funding for Olympics
Lord Desborough chaired a meeting of the Athletic Advisory Club in London on August 1 to discuss Britain’s poor Stockholm showing and plans for Berlin. He urged a Britain empire track squad, proposed rising funds over four years, and cited Arthur Conan Doyle and Rev De Courcy Laffan backing large appeals.
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Athletic Advisory
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Berlin
England
Kolehmainen
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Arthur Conan Doyle
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Finland
Blackwood’s Magazine
St Marys Parish Field Day Highlights Local Games
St Marys Parish in Holliston hosts a two day lawn party and field day with a Williams A A ball game against Mil ford's St Marys Academy, plus 100 220 and 440 yard dashes for boys. Congressman Mitchell of Marlboro speaks in the evening and Saturday features track events and a Williams A A vs Dennison A C ball game. Patsey Green and Eddie Sullivan will box a six round exhibition.
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Milford
Congressman Mitchell
Marlboro
Dennison A. C
South Framingham
Patsey Green
New England
Eddie Sulivan
Boston
Duffey's Column Highlights Olympic Return and Boxing Rules
The column lauds Olympic athletes returning home and notes managers like Foxy Clarke Griffith seeking minor league clubs. It mentions Jack Johnson's departure from Nix, Li’l Artha as a rising talent, and Jawn McGraw's dilemma with Robertson. Boxing rule thoughts align with London’s championship rules to curb weak champions.
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Clarke Griffith
Jack Johnson
Li'l Artha
Possum
Harv Yale game bets and track records noted
Reader questions cover sports betting rules and records. McFarland reportedly earned 133 pounds for a fight with Welsh at 2 o clock. Macy W Long is cited with a 47 second quarter mile time. Sweden leads Olympic points with 133 to the United States 129.
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H. R
Macy W. Long
J. LI
B. B. Crank
Co. R. K
Transcript Beats Post In Newspaper League 5 to 1
At Columbus avenue playgrounds yesterday the Transcript defeated the Post in the Newspaper league. Bert pitched, J Smith hit, and Barry made sensational fielding plays. Final score 5 to 1.
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Riley
Ce Ballard
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Umpire Kerins Mobbed After Close Worcester Loss
Worcester game ends 1 to 0 in 10 innings as Lawrence wins on Briggs’ safe at home. Umpire Kerins is mobbed after ruling Briggs safe, with stones and jostling prompting police to escort him from the field.
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Lawrence
van Dyke
Fullerton
Briggs
Kennedy
Shorten
Lowell Defeats Lynn Twice In Lowell Baseball
Lowell ran to 4 to 1 wins over Lynn in both games on Aug 1. Wolfgang pitched well for Lynn in the opener, while Daum delivered a key hit that set up Magee scoring on a double play in the second game. Good timely hitting pushed Lowell ahead in the sixth.
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New Bedford shuts out Brockton as Griffith dominates
Griffith kept his hits scattered and New Bedford blanked Brockton 5 to 0. Gaw struggled in key moments as Sweatt Connaughton and Griffith led the offense with multiple hits and runs.
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Tine
Fall River shuts out Haverhill 4 to 0 in home game
Fall River blanked Haverhill 4 to 0 as Sullivan allowed four scattered hits. Yell starred on defense with standout fielding in the early August matchup.
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Washburn Stops Inman To Claim Open Tennis Trophy
Walter M. Washburn of New York defeated Fred C. Inman in straight sets 6-2 6-2 8-6 to win the Point Judith Country Club annual open singles. In doubles, J. D. E. Jones and Stanley Henshaw of Providence beat B. A. Mackinney of Providence and S. L. Teals of Boston in five sets 8-6 3-6 6-4 6-1 6-2.
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Brooklyn's Voshell Upsets Larned in New York Tennis
Howard Voshell of Brooklyn defeated Edward Larned in the New York State lawn tennis championship at Crescent A. C. Bay Ridge. Voshell won 1-3 8-6 7-5 with the last two games to love. The match was in the tournament’s second round where both players had byes in the first round. The field totaled 80 players with M. B. McLoughlin of San Francisco the current singles champion.
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Jennings Praises Athletics Stronger in Pennant Race
Philadelphia Aug 1 Hughie Jennings says the Athletics are in the pennant fight and have braced since their Western trip. He notes pitching not yet sharp but believes Boston and Washington cannot maintain form, predicting the Athletics can close within four or five games and beat Boston in upcoming contests.
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Bronson Injured In Auto Crash Near Noblesville
Indianapolis welterweight Ray Bronson remains unconscious in a local Noblesville hospital after an auto accident on a culvert left his car tumbling down a five foot embankment. Companion Fred Keller, also from Indianapolis, sustained minor injuries as farmers aid arrived.
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Cooperstown Triumphs Over Meadowbrook in Polo Semi Final
In a tense semi final at Point Judith Country Club, Cooperstown beat Meadowbrook 3 1 4 to 8 with two safeties in the final period and a Meadowbrook foul sealing the win. Earlier, Philadelphia Country Club defeated Point Judith 17 to 11 in the Army and Navy cups match.
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Races Postponed In Waterville By Rain
Waterville Maine August 1 The Kennebec Driving Club postponed today's horse races until tomorrow afternoon due to rain.
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International League Scores Roundup
In Buffalo Buffalo beat Baltimore 7 to 4 in 10 innings at Buffalo. Rochester defeated Providence 8 to 4. Newark won 7 to 6 at Toronto. Montreal routed Jersey City 9 to 0 at Montreal.
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