American Olympic officials cry foul over London games
J E Sullivan says officials disqualified Carpenter in the 400 metre race and accuses English authorities of bias and a plan to exclude American athletes. Halpin confirms an attempt to outlaw Americans and says the effort probably succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Athletic Association
New York
James B. Sullivan
London
Liverpool
Cedric
Mr. Halpin
Hayes
Controversy Over 400 Meter Result At Olympic Games
U S witnesses claim Cornell's J C Carpenter won the 400 meter despite officials ruling Halswelle the victor. Commissioner Sullivan praises Hayes as the greatest long distance runner. Critics blame several British officials for unfair treatment and slow flag ceremonies while American supporters express resolve and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. C. Carpenter
Cornell University
Halswelle
Carpenter
Sullivan
Hayes
Amateur Games Wanted Across 19 City Teams
A sliced listing shows multiple clubs seeking amateur games with various age groups from 13 to 19 years. Contacts include J E Cummings South Boston 135 West Seventh and M Broderick Roxbury 23 Fulda, among others, with today and upcoming match calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudor A. A
J. E. Cummings
West Seventh Street
Boston
S. A. Webber
Plymouth Street
Cambridge
Bowens
Carney
Bowen Street
South
Oak Views
D. Sullivan
Lawn Street
Roxbury
Medfords
Joseph Fabello
Medford
Notre Dames
M. Broderick
Fulda Street
Park
T. Corley
Otis Street
East Cambridge
Kenwood A. A
Dan Connor
Oxford
Brookline Athletics
J. Rathgab
Edge Hill Street
Jamaica Plain
Elnas
N. B. Roy
Pleasant Street
Watertown
Forbes A
J. B. Williams
Forbes Street
Keystone
A. C
Truilson
Allston Street
Allston
Andrew A. A
C. Desauliniers
Cameron Street
Dorchester
United Shoes. Co
T. F. Messinger
Lincoln’ Street
Oriente
Ff. Daley
Sidney Street
Glendale
Telephone
Perfumery Department
Manhattan
W. Cromb
Washington Street
Crescents
G.F. Grace
Eighth Street
Roxburys
Telephone Roxbury
Coltens
R. McCarthy
Third Street
Mselephone
Callahan
Jamaica
Bridgeport
A. White
Main
Governor Higgins Backs Sunday Baseball Opinion
Providence reports Gov James Higgins endorses Sunday baseball as an innocent manly sport while confirming enforcement of current Sabbath law in Buville. He says he would support repeal of the statute and aid movements to legalize Sunday games despite orders to discontinue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
James H. Higgins
Buville
Typographical Convention Opens With Boston Arrivals
International Typographical Union delegates arrive in force at Boston headquarters for a busy start. The Boston Typographical Union hosts a reception and mass meeting at Faneuil Hall with a bean supper and entertainment for delegates. Concurrent mailers district sessions, district headquarters at Quincy House, and a full week of meetings and social events follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Typographical Union
Quincy House
William B. Prescott
Chicago
Charles Hertenstein
St. Louis
Woman’s Auxiliary
St. Joe
Faneuil Hall
Boston Typographical Union
Mailers’ Trade District Union
Ford
Mailers
Robert T. Allen
Boston
Boston Newspaper Mailers’ Union
B. P. Fouhy
Fred W. Worsley
W. J. Ambrose
William G. Harber
E. F. Murphy
Joseph P. Fardy
J. W. Martin
Mr. Allen
Boston Union
Daniel L. Corcoran
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mailers’ District Union
Typographical Union Eyes St Joseph as 1900 Convention Hub
Missouri delegation arrives to push St Joseph as the 1900 convention site for the International Typographical Union. Nearly 300 delegates registered before opening Monday, with Cincinnati St Louis and St Joseph groups organizing HQs and pledging votes. Woman's Auxiliary aids reception and Boston auxiliary assists with housing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jo
International Typographical Union
Quincy House
St. Joseph
Missouri
Seattle
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Woman’s Auxiliary
Boston
Langford Dominates Ross In Five Round Win
Sam Langford of Boston delivered a dominant performance over Tony Ross of Newcastle Pennsylvania at the Fairmount A C. The colored fighter controlled the bout from the start, overwhelming the heavier opponent. Ross showed courage, but his blows never landed and his corner stopped the fight in the fifth round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sam Langford
Tony Ross
Newcastle
Penn
Fairmount A. C
Boston
Ross
Langford
Pennsylvania
Kellermann Challenged By Women Swimmers for Hudson Race
Annette Kellermann of Australia faces challenges from U S women swimmers for a Hudson River three mile race on August 22. Her manager James Sullivan touts her 12 mile swim record of July 86 and notes Kellermann wants a purse of at least $1000, urging challengers to qualify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellermann
Associated Press
Annette Kellermann
Australia
Hudson River
James R. Sullivan
Miss Kellermann
United States
Scotch Games Draw World Title Bout in Boston Afternoon
Wrestlers Warmer Burns Jr and Bob Somerville arrived in Boston for today’s main event offering a 1380 pound world championship. The two enter a best two falls out of three catch as catch can bout with both confident of victory. Irish heavyweight McGrath also travels from Worcester with supporters to face Edward Anderson, with features slated around 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmer Burns, Jr
Bob Somerville
Boston
McGrath
Worcester
MccGrath
Edward Anderson
Gossip of the Boxers Eyes on Papke Lewis Card at Armory
The column previews A A A boxing night at the Armory featuring Bill Papke in six round bouts against Mike Donovan and Frank Mintell with Honey Mellody in commentary in the mix. It notes Willie Lewis quit boxing, praises the substitute card, and mentions Langford Johnson rumors and Sam Langford’s manager predicting a Langford challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory A. A
Bill Papke
Willie Lewis
Willie
Honey Mellody
Valley Falls
R. I
Papke
Mike Donovan
Rochester
N. Y
Frank Mintell
Pawtucket
Dayton
Mellody
Honey
Mintell
Illinois Thunderbolt
Lewis
New York
Tony Ross
Sam Langford
Big City
Mike Schreck
Jim Barry
Schreck
Ross
Chelsea
Barry
Joe Woodman
Jack Johnson
England
Langford
Sam
Johnson
Thought Workman Spy Incident at Mechanics Hall
George W. Penniman kept order when 6000 Pythians gathered for a secret degree ceremony at Mechanics Hall. An unfamiliar observer was seen in the rafters during initiation, triggering a near riot before the presiding officer’s calm handling restored calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Penniman
Mechanics’ Hall
Pythian Grand Ceremony Draws Delegates From Near and Far
Grand Chancellor Penniman leads a mass Pythian event in Lynn with visitors from across America and Canada. A staged castle hall, police detail of Pythians, and a guest list including Dr. D Sidon Woodworth and David J Burnett mark a grand exemplification of ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penniman
Pythian Order
Canada
Page
Peter Woodland
Lynn
Supreme Lodge
Henry R. Jacobs
Morris Wolf
Samuel J. Sweetland
Lorin
S. Gray
Arthur W. Wyman
Calder
George A. Johnson
Henry S. Meyer
Joseph Cohen
Seymour C. Butler
William J. Wallace
Peter Woodland Lodge
George W. Penniman
D. Sidney Woodworth
Fitchburg
Supreme Representative
Massachusetts
Milwaukee chosen for Knights of Pythias encampment
The Knights of Pythias will hold their next biennial encampment in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The supreme assembly approved the move with a six month potential change window and a plan endorsing rifle drill in armories per Major General Stobbart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Supreme Assembly
Stobbart
Stobbart thanks press and Boston for support after Camp Lyon
Major General Stobbart tells reporters he has no criticism of the police and praises their courteous treatment. He notes Monday night suggestions helped, commends hotel Somerset assembly for thanking the press, and lauds streetcar service and Dorchester residents for offering rooms. He leaves Boston with kind feelings for its citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lyon
Stobbart
Somerset
Thas
Dorchester
Park and Health Commissions
Boston
Boston Theatre and area offer busy week of drama and vaudeville
The schedule lists openings and closings across Boston venues. The Colonial debuts The Merry-Go-Round with Raymond Hitchcock. The Best Man closes at Majestic. A Knight for a Day ends at Tremont. The Merry Widow returns Aug 25. Palace, Scenic Temple, Club acts, and excursions feature prominently with varied acts, bands, and screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
Raymond Hitchcock
The
Majestic
Tremont
Boston
Keith
Francis Weaver
Imra Fox
Murray Sisters
Mullen
Corelli
Grand Opera House
New York
Park Theatre
Andrew Mack
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Globe
Castle Square
Hollis
Palace Theatre
Scenic Temple
Berkeley Street
Warren Avenue
Hub Theatre
Jack Manley
Harry Montague
Josephine Sanborn
Theatre Comique
Signor Fontaine
the Bandit
Waterloo
Sicily
Rose Katherine Hawley
Walter Baumwolle
Presenting Silver Cup for Vatican Jubilee Games
In Rome on August 7 Archbishop Farley of New York presented Cardinal Merry Del Val with a solid two foot high silver cup. Rev Father F J Sullivan of the Catholic Athletic League in New York offered the trophy for international athletic competitions at the Vatican grounds in September in honor of the Pope's jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Farley
New York
Merry del Val
F. J. Sullivan
Catholic Athletic League
Vatican
Brookline Team Seeks Opponent After Cancellation
The Brooklines who defeated Gloucester last Saturday have no game today due to a cancellation. Interested teams should contact Mr. Lynne at Brookline 2186 for a competitive match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklines
Gloucester
Lynne
Brookline
Darkey Hal Wins Final Heat in Kalamazoo Grand Circuit
Kalamazoo Mich August 7 Darkey Hal Canadian mare won the final heat of the 2:08 class pacers at Kalamazoo’s grand circuit meeting for a $2000 purse. The two-minute class saw Copa de Oro clock 2:03 1-4 while Darkey Hal posted 2:05 2:05 and 2:06 in the 2:08 event.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Kalaamazoo
Darkey Hal
Calliefornia
Teasel
Ch. m
Allan Downes
Lady Kittson
Commodore Kittson
Geers
Red Cross
B. G
Leomis
Cicceestac
Charlie Thomas
Gr. G
Gahagah
Murray M
B. H
Durfee
Citation
B. m
Horvalson
Scien Hi Ia
Allagher
Br. G
Royal Rusdy
Momwer
Cade Cinevss Iss
John A
Eddie Hall
Jennie W
B. Mn
Sunderiin
Baron Grattan
Murphy
Star Hal
Hassee
Snow
Nutwood Wilkes —Atherine
Patton
Spill
Taylor
Bonanza
Thomas
McLane
King
Buckbee
Cpeccive
Iss Georgie
Br. m
Gerrity
Maine State Results Reported From Bangor and Augusta
Maine state results compiled at Bangor and Portland with notes on venues in Bangor Biddeford and Augusta. Rain affected schedules and attendance while officials tallied scores and outcomes across multiple events in the state meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Biddeford
Augusta
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
SuNvan
Olympic
J. E. Sullivan
Say Carpenter
Bulger
Andrews
Fisher
Davidson
Lord Desborough
Almateur Games
Gov. Higgins
Charles Deacon
Union Printers’ Home
Colorado Springs
William A. Snyder
Arthur W. Hay
A. F. of L
California
Los Angeles
Norman E. McPhail
Boston Typographical Union 13
L. C. Sheppard
Mailers’ Convention
Stereotypers’ Union
Electrotypers’ Union
International Executive Board
Hibbard
Revere House
W. H. Weston
Harry Lunt
James J. Freel
Revere Beach
the Mailers of
Missouri City
Workman
Police
Pythians
Charles A. Barnes
Jacksonville
Ill
Edward Davis
Washington, D. C
Order
J. Dayton Clark
Dayton D
Crescent City
Old Homestead
Denman Thompson
Norumbega Park
Lexington Park
Bass Point
Provincetown
Cape Cod
King Philip
Wonderland
Knights of Columbus
Grocers’ Association of Manchester
Matinee Today
Bonita
Warfield
Cohan
Mantell
Adams
Jameson Lee Finney
L. 85Th
86Th
Colonial Theatre Mats
America
P. M
Romany Opera Company
McConnell and Simpson
Exposition
Renards
Paul la Croix
Mattie Lockette
the van der Koors
Fiddler
Sheldon
Boston Theatre
Maine
OPERA
Joseph Santley
Bowdoin
Moving
Eaey
Zoological Gardens
Columbus Avenue
Connelly & Burke
Adams House
Cashin
Young’s
Parker's
Wright & Ditson
Old Colony St. By. Co
Washington T
Uo Crescent Park
R. 1
Ragansett Sat
Leves South Station
Back Bay
C. m
Creat Park
Washington St
South Station
New Haven
Has
Ford R. R
Dover
Washington Streets
Pine Grove
Eta
Telaure and
Annette Kellerman
Revere
McLean
Collins
Bedell
Park DE Luxe
Palm Carden
Nantasket Beach
Martland Band
Otis Wharf
Atlantic Ave
Cape Ann
Central Wharf
Foot State St
K& & Merg ‘T
Mgr. B
Victor
Nantasket
Paragon Park
Martland Brockton
Pember
G. P. Cushing
Plymouth
Rowe’s Wharf
Long Wharf
O'S
P. Cushing
Mgr
Eastern Steamship Co
Bath
Union Wharf
Sorensen
Kin Pasty
Edward W. Dixon
Mmercial Wharf
Suan
Richmond
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