Bicycle Triumph Over Cowboys In Five Mile Manchester Race
Eddie McDuffee defeated Cowboy Harry Jersey by eight feet in a five mile unpaced race at Charles River Park. McDuffee started strong, led by up to 200 yards, and finished first as Jersey switched horses multiple times. Time for the five miles was 12 minutes 10.35 seconds with the American record for unpaced five miles at 11 56.45.
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Charles River Park
Eddie McDuffee
Harry Jersey
Pawnee Bill
America
McDuffee
Countee
Eddie
Jersey
Vaqueros
Massachusetts Bicycle Club challenges Boston club to five mile race
The Mass Bicycle Club invites a Boston L A W club team to a five mile team pursuit at Charles River Park track around Aug 25. Teams of five and two substitutes, all new to track racing, with names announced seven days before. Acceptances go to A Merrill Bowser, chairman, M B C, 6 Batavia Street, Boston.
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Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Boston L
Boston
Philadelphia
A. Merrill Bowser
Batavia Street
Bicycle Notes: Road Race in Providence August 21
Congdon and Carpenter of Providence announce their first annual road race in Providence on August 21 over sixteen miles of macadam with a $400 prize list led by a Dayton bicycle. First time prize is a diamond valued at 7 percent and second time prize a $25 spark. Entries close next Saturday with blanks at this office.
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Providence
Dayton
Coratee
Racing Board
Lauriks
Charles River Park
Watertown
Waltham
Newton
John Downey
West Watertown
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Yachting Race Program Delayed to Thursday at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Me August 9 The successful ocean race results win praise for Commodore Morgan and delay the fleet disbandment to Thursday A triangular 21 mile handicap race will start off the Outer Porcupine with marks Baker Island and Shoociee Point The event offers prizes in schooner and sloop classes plus a $200 addition from Captain Percy Chubb of the Vigilant Start at 11 oclock and a large local audience expected to witness the contested heat
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Morgan
Commodore Morgan
Porcupine
Baker Island
Shoociee Point
Percy Chubb
Vigilant
Shawmut Boat Club President Denies Prize Fight Claims
Shawmut Boat Club president William J. Stuffle denounces Sunday reports of prize fights, stating the club has not held boxing events for over a year and condemns any illegal activity. He emphasizes focus on rowing and physical exercise, weekly concerts for members, and cooperation with police to clear the record. George V. Tuohy backs the club’s stance and defends boxing as a known position.
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William J. Stuffle
Shawmut Boat Club
Stufle
Post
Stuffle
George V. Tuohey
Umpire Lynch Receives Warm Greeting After Return
A crowd burst into applause as Umpire Lynch returned to the plate after his absence following a debate with the Baltimores. He addressed spectators with a conciliatory call to start over, then signaled Nichols and Bergen for Boston as Stivetts moved to center and Long to short with Yager Allen and Lake on the bench.
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Baltimores
Nichols
Bergen
Boston
Stivetts
Hamilton
Long
Yeager
Allen
Lake
New York Giants Return Sparks Boston Crowd At South End Grounds
The Boston crowd guides their gaze to New York players as they arrive for a 3:30 game. Giants veterans like Joyce Meekin Van Haltren Tiernan Sullivan are spotted among the gray steadying lineup, amid chants and curiosity about past Gotham defeats and current battles on the field.
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New York
Boston
Gotham
South End
Brad
Meekin Shuts Out Boston as Giants Cruise 10 4
Jouett Meekin pitched for New York to overpower Boston in a 10 to 4 Giants win. Key hits came from Van Haltren Tiernan and Davis with solid catching by Wilson and Bergen aiding the defense amid Boston’s misplays and Nichols rough day on the mound.
Flowers for Sullivan at the baseball game
The New Yorks and the Boston team battled with Sullivan honored with flowers after being called out by Umpire Lynch. Nichols hit a pivotal three run homer for New York while Duffy argued with him and Joyce struggled in the field. Stivetts stole the show in center and Boston’s second bag faltered as New York pressed late.
Razor goods and sharpening services advertised by J Bestgon & Co
Pitts undamaged razors and shaving items sold by J Bestgon & Co at 900 Washington St near the Columbia Theatre. The ad lists 6 inch razors 15¢ hones 45c shaving soap 3d and razor straps 13c with sharpening and setting services 20¢. Store open till 9 p.m.
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Reynolds
J. Bestgon & CO
Washington St
Columbia Theatre
New York Dominates Early Lead in Quiet Victory
The balance of victory favored New York with an early, decisive lead that silenced the crowd for much of the game. As the pace and score grew, spectators remained hushed, the outcome seemingly settled from the start.
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New York
Baseball Matchups Across Major Leagues
National League games feature New York at Boston, Baltimore at Brooklyn, Philadelphia at Washington, St. Louis at Cincinnati, Pittsburg at Cleveland, and Chicago at Louisville. New England League schedules include Newport at Fall River, New Bedford at Taunton, Pawtucket at Brockton. Eastern League actions show Providence at Wilkesbarre, Springfield at Scranton, ontreal at Suffalo, Syracuse at Toronto.
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New York
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
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Springfield
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Ontreal
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Toronto
Reading
Penn
Paterson
Norfolk
Newark
Montreal
Richmond
Hartford
Buffalo
Reds and Pittsburgs Split Double Header in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on August 9 the Reds and Pittsburgs split a double header. Hoffmeister departed after breaking a finger and Davis relieved him in the opener.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Pittsburgs
Hoffmeister
Davis
Doyle Triggers Baltimore Collapse in Brooklyn Loss
In Brooklyn New York on August 9 Jack Doyle provoked Baltimore after a 6 0 lead. Doyle berated Corbett defeating him in the third inning as Nops replaced him and the Baltimore champions played poorly for the rest of the game.
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Brooklyn
Baltimore
Jack Doyle
Baltimores
Corbett
Nops
Griffih Puzzles Colonels as Colts Rally in Seventh
In Louisville on August 9 the pitcher Griffih shut down the Colonels after the third inning with no hits allowed, while the Colts mounted their offense by collecting most of their hits in the seventh inning to complete a rally.
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Griffih
Colonels
Colts
Senators Enjoy Clean Game as Swaim Shines
Washington report notes a well played contest with the Senators committing no errors and Swaim delivering strong pitching while Orth struggled. Attendance reported at 700 as the score remains undisclosed.
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Washington
Senators
Swaim
Orth
Bridge scores from New England and Mid-Atlantic games
A set of local scores lists results from Reading Paterson Norfolk Toronto Richmond Buffalo Wilkes Barre Scranton Brockton Fall River Taunton matchups. Towns and teams show scattered results with multiple distinct victors and lopsided margins.
New York at 8 30 Seymour and Klbedanz
Meekin pitched a great game. In the last two games Nichols has been hit hard. Mike Sullivan was beautifully remembered by his friends of the K of C. Carpenter is fierce an old timer praised umpiring. Morrill could be a substitute umpire for Boston. Joyce bites his tongue when retired on a foul fly. Scrappy is mad when he throws his bat. St Louis has produced many major leaguers per Chicago Post. Patsey Tebeau’s remark after the Colts beat the Clevelands 7 5. Pitcher Griffith led tight spots. Three batters Collins Stahl Tenney near Washington. Anson has fallen off. Merritt released by Pittsburg. Donovan vows best effort or trade. Bunker Hill Camping Club challenges Merry Macks. Boston Post crew seeks games with New England nine. Globe preferred. Communications to Charles McLaughlin, Boston Post.
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Klbedanz
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Nichols
Mike Sullivan
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John Morrill
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Scrappy
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Jack O'Connor
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C. Fitzpatrick
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William Feeley
G. Wilson
Charles McLaughlin
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Worcester High Leaves for National Regatta in Philadelphia
Worcester High School rows to Philadelphia for the national amateur regatta. Captain Eddie Kerns and crew, including Charlie Lewis, Jack Quinn, Daley and Munroe, raised 500 dollars for a Harvard shell. They reportedly broke the mile and a half record of 7 minutes 57 seconds on their trial spin.
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Eddie Kerns
Charlie Lewis
Wachusett
Jack Quinn
Daley
Munroe
Jackson
Gorham
Mitchell
Forbes
Foster
Harvard
Wachusett Boat Club
Dennis O'Keefe Letter Sparks Emmets Match Discussion
A letter seeks a match race between P Dinneen of Everett and Jerry Warren of East Boston over one to five miles with a $5 to $25 side bet. Dinneen will meet at the Post each evening to arrange the clash.
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P. Dinneen
Everett
Jerry Warren
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Lincoln
Worcester
William Garvey
Garowens
Cambridge
Hartford Stars
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Conn
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Shamrocks
New York
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Somerville
Utopia Club
North End
Lovell’s Island
Free Consultation Offer From Dr Liverpool at Tremont Street
One week free consultations at 233 Tremont street with Dr. Liverpool who claims to diagnose disease instantly with no prior examination. He lists thousands of cures across multiple conditions and offers free medicines during treatment. Office hours 10 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm for men. Sunday 10 to 2.
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Tremont Street
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Bright
Bredin Beats Kilpatrick in Stamford Eridge Half Mile Race
In Stamford Eridge the English champion EH Bredin defeated American Charles Kilpatrick in a half mile race. Bredin won by three yards in 1 55 three quarters. Kilpatrick conceding fair defeat, cited heavy air and a slow first quarter as factors. The series continues with a 1000 yard race to conclude.
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London
Stamford Eridge
Charles E. Kilpatrick
EH. Bredin
Bredin
Rochdale
Kilpatrick
Regatta Planned on Charles River Labor Day
A special meeting of the New England Amateur Rowing Association executive committee approved a Labor Day regatta on the Charles River. Prospect Canoe Club admitted. Elected regatta committee includes Henry Reilly, J Frank Facey, John Corrigan, Walter Stimpson, P L Marotha, and J P Fox. Strong entries such as Ten Eyck Maguire and Whitehead may enter senior singles.
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
Boston Athletic Association
Walter Stimpson
Arlington Boat Club
John J. Corrigan
Columbia Rowing Association
George DeBlois
Henry Reilly
West Ends
John Cummings
Worcester Boat Club
J. Frank Facey
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Mr. Nebbins
Waltham Canoe Club
Charles River
Prospect Canoe Club
P. L. Maretha
J. P. Fox
Ten Eyck, Maguire and Whitehead
Boston Cyclist Hurt Near Saratoga Lake
Mrs. W. E. Overlooker of Boston was injured on a bicycle on Carroll Hill near Saratoga Lake. She broke her leg and suffered painful injuries while coasting on the bicycle today.
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W. E. Overlooker
Boston
Mass
Carroll Hill
Saratoga Lake
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