New York Downs Beaneaters in Early Game at South End Grounds
New York ball tossers beat Boston 9 to 1 after an explosive start, with Van Haltren hitting a first-in-grounds home run and Lewis holding the line for Williams College. Duffy and Nichols rallied Boston late as Collins and Tucker contributed key hits and catches amid crowd antics by Umpire Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South End
Beaneaters
Duffy
Nichols
Young Lewis
Williams College
New Yorks
Boston
van Haltren
Hamilton
Tommy Tucker
Beckley
Lewis
Tucker
Sheridan
McGann
Long
Jimmie Collins
Meakin
Joyce
Sds
Pumek
Tiornasse Ll
Gleason
Davis
Ss. Ss.i
Connaughton
Wilson
Mqgkin
Divea Ck Uovserss
Poubig
Vadautee
TB A. Hamilton
PO Mruvcy Fiscistecsescion
Oo Duffy
Ganzel
Meekin
Tiernan
Tenney
Brooklyns Split Doubleheader With Baltimore In Fans Attend
Brooklyn wins first game as Daub receives solid support while Hemming is hit in two innings and Kelley homers. In game two Baltimore explodes for ten in the first inning then outs Brooklyn 19 to 8 behind strong hitting by Kelley and Keeler. Attendance 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Daub
Hemming
Kelley
Baltimores
Harper
Abbey
Keeler
Phillies Rally Past Washington In Extra Innings
Philadelphia trailed 5-2 but tied the score in the ninth and won in the twelfth, 7 to 5. McJames allowed three hits through eight innings, with Orth and Grady behind the plate and Clements, McGuire as battery. Attendance 2,644.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phillies
McJames
Washington
Orth
Grady
Clements
McGuire
Reds Shut Out Cols As Ehret Falters And Colts Err
Chicago Aug 12 The Reds blanked the Colts as pitcher Ehret yielded easily and Colts errors compounded their woes Briggs delivered timely hits capitalizing on fielding miscues to seal the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Reds
Colts
Ehret
Briggs
Cincinnati Defeats Chicago With Sharp Fielding
In a game noted for sharp fielding, Cincinnati beats Chicago 10 to 3 after a seventh inning showing. Attendance reached 9000 as Ehret and Petty pitched for Cincinnati with Briggs and Kittridge behind the plate. Chicago committed three errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Ehret
Petty
Briggs
Kittridge
Lost Two Heats Because of Bad Driving
Driver Gibbs was disqualified and disciplined by the judges after causing two heat losses. The incident prompted protest from Gibbs and a review of race conduct standards by race officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs
Brennan Wins at Mystic Park in 2 15 Pace
Large August crowd at Mystic Park witnessed a lively program with a 2 12 trot hotly contested. Cephas driven by Cheney beat Caprice and Chester in heats, while Brennan the gray gelding led the 2 15 pace from start to finish despite a fall by Madeline Pollard earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Park
Gibbs
Cephas
Silver Plate
Caprice
Cheney
Nosegay
Chester
Brennan
Madeline Pollard
Pussy Cat
Wag
Caywood
Rodney J
Marston C
Eda Orr
Augusta Dominates Lewiston in New England League Tilt
Augusta shut out Lewiston 5 0 as Weekes excelled allowing three singles. Attendance about 400. Scoring: Augusta 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 Lewiston 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0. Errors Lewiston 1. Batteries Weekes and Butler Morse and Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Lewiston
Weekes
Butler
Morse
Miller
Bangor Beats Portland In Fourth Inning Slugfest
Bangor defeats Portland 19 to 12 in a high scoring game, with Portland surrendering seven runs in the fourth. Braham and Hayes starred for Bangor while Killeen and Duncan led Portland. Attendance noted at 350 despite rough fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Portland
Braham
Braham and
Hayes
Killeen
Duncan
New Bedford Beats Fall River In One Sided Game
New Bedford defeated Fall River 22 to 5 after a sharp fourth inning burst. Attendance was about 1,000 as New Bedford capitalized on errors by Fall River and produced 22 hits to Fall River’s 11. Knorr and Murphy paired with Standish and Rupert for the batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Fall River
Knorr
Murphy
Standish
Rupert
Brockton Beats Pawtucket In Minor League Showdown
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on August 13 Brockton won aided by Yerkes’s bases on balls and fielding errors behind starter McKenna. Brockton had 14 hits to Pawtucket’s 9 with 2 and 4 errors respectively. attendance was about 400. Batteries McKenna and Buelow for Brockton Yerkes and Yeager for Pawtucket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
Ponies edge Rochesters in eleven innings at home
In Springfield on August 13 the Ponies won after breaking a 6 6 tie in the eleventh. Lynch stole the spotlight with a first pitch bouquet while Scheffler drove in two on a triple. Coughlin received a box of cigars as Springfield overcame a late Rochester rally to claim an 11 to 6 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Rochesters
Lynch
Gilbert
Scheffler
Smith
Brouthers
Coughlin
Other Games at Various Venues From Paterson to Providence
Athletic beats Paterson 7 to 2 and Newark defeats Lancaster 7 to 3. Scranton edges Toronto 6 to 3 while Rockland hosts a 12 point game at Rockland. Wilkesbarre ties Buffalo 5 to 2, and Providence 12 over Syracuse 9 in score updates across locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Wilkesbarre
Buffalo
Providence
Syracuse
Baseball notes and moves across leagues and teams
Players bench chatter from New York to Brooklyn, with McGann a natural batsman and Clingman now Colonels field captain. Dolan joins St Paul after Chicago links, Bryans praise baseball, Baltimore profits $38000 on Western trips, Fifield to Detroit then Chicagos, Delehanty backs Phillies over rivals, Joyce could spark a winning Giants lineup. East Boston set Aug 1 clash. Hartford-Norfolk dispute decided in Hartford’s favor. Anson nets birds at Chicago shoot. Powers targets exhibitional games curb. Rochester-Buffalo title decision under Atlantic rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clingman
Colonels
Jesse Burkett
New Yorks
Chicago
Jack Dolan
St. Paul
William J. Bryan
Baltimores
Fifield
Detroit
Chicagos
Byrne
Brooklyns
New York
Boston
Friend
Louisville
Musser
Portland
Syracuse
Delehanty
Phillies
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Revere Rubber Company
E A. A
Norwoods
J. F. White
Chelsea
Mass
Hartford
Newark
Frye
Crane
Anson
du Pont Company
Pat Powers
Lawrence Rage Meet Highlights 2:19 Pace and 2:37 Trot
At Lawrence Park the 2:19 pace saw Mary B. win three straight heats while Conemar took second. The 2:37 trot required eight heats with Treasure claiming the purse as Talons, previously favored, finished behind. Williams was removed by judges amid a dispute over alleged horse holding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mary
Conemar
Talons
Treasure
Williams
Purse
Mary B
G. m
Moulton
Br. S
Evans
Peter Turney
John Sugar Loaf
B. A
Stone
Greenhorn
Merry Bell
Ch. m
N Kewick
J. E. Skinner
L. Clarke
Neeces
A. F. Wi Hams
Bate Stineki
B. m
B. G
Justice Hayes
Wellington
William, Mowlton
Mabie G
Br. m
Bowser
Futurity Field and Weights Preview for Upcoming Race
The Futurity field and weights are listed with probable starters providing a snapshot of entries and assigned weights for the forthcoming race. Details reflect entries likely competing for the futurity honors in a major event setting.
11 Class Race for Purse of 690 Dollars in 2 and 3
The 11 class event offers a purse of 690 dollars with 600 dollars listed as prize money across two and three divisions. Details are limited but indicate a structured race with specified stakes.
Winner to be Decided at Sheepshead Bay Tomorrow
A prize of $63,000 awaits the winner at Sheepshead Bay with a large field listed including Don de Oro Buddha Ornament Rodermond Rosinante Og den Hi Daddy San Mateo Challenger Rey de Angeles Bastion Moncreith Salvado Horoscope Wahbasso Scottish Chieftain Sally Mottle Belle Dick Rhodesia Abaris Imperator El Delicado Arabian Destiny Xmas The Chemist News Gatherer Octagon Uncle Simon Glimmering St. Cloud Long Time Box McCall Fortune Our Johnny Pannure Cockernony Rose Ban Umber to Carsona Distinction Katinka and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay
Don de Oro
Buddha
Rodermond
Bidolene
Rosinante
Ogden
Hi Daddy
San Mateo
Challenger
Rey de Angeles
Bastion
Moncreith
Salvado
Wahbasso
Sally Mottle
Belle Dick
Rhodesia
Abaris
Imperator
el Delecado
Arabian
Destiny
Turf Topics From Age of Racing Headlines
The Latonia Derby was worth 14000 to Ben Brush while the Great American stakes of 1897 offer 12500. Marcus Daly will sell anything but 2 year olds. Ornament’s Futurity weight set at 116. Handspring may retire with quarter cracks. Page entered in Transylvania stakes 5000 at Lexington. Hamilton stables to be managed by A J Goldsborough. John H Kaiser died Aug 5 in Shelbyville Ind of dropsy. Jim Murphy ships to Sheepshead Bay for fall campaign. Don de Oro likely out for season due to leg troubles. Ripley the running stallion struck by lightning at Circleville valued 3000. Judge McCue improves record at Lawrence, wins 2:22 class over Church Bell and Wisteria. Brooklyn Jockey Club spring stakes include Brooklyn Derby 10000 Carlton 5000 Dazelle 3000. Latta, a top circuit plater, hates a horseshoer Henry Griffin to shoe him due to poor farrier work tied to early life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Brush
Marcus Daly
Page
Lexington
Hamilton Stables
A. J. Goldsborough
John H. Kaiser
Shelbyville
Ind
Jim Murphy
Sheepshead Bay
Don de Oro
Ww. C. Thompson
Ripley
Circleville
Judge McCue
Lawrence
Church Bell
Wisteria
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Robert Latta
Henry Griffin
Cornnthian Yacht Club Races End Amid Light Winds
Beatrice wins the Beatrice class while Rooster and Cleopatra secure victories in other divisions at Marblehead. Beatrice narrowly finishes ahead of the gun, with Romance leading the 25 and 21-footers before wind eases. Cock Robin dominates Knockabouts as Sunbeam and Swallow guide the smaller boats, and Windlight easing pace slows the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marbleead
Cornnthian Yacht Club
Beatrice
Rooster
Cleopatra
Bonita
Cock Robin
Susie
Elvira
Ramena
Privateer
Reaper
Little Rooster
Satanic
Exit
Mr. Jacobs
Jack Tar
Water Lily
Lawley
Bo Peep
Ixoorali
Sunbeam
Fantasy
H. m
J Cavanagh
Romane
Hex
Fuzenia
Metris
kKowena
Marena
Adams Brothers
W Daly Ji
Jenson
H. Higginson
Tacoma
Natoye
Gleaner
North
Dorothy
T. Brewsie
la Galea
Pouther
Maia
E Paino
Comet A. Lawrence
Sally Dd Cc Percival
Nike Ce A Cooles
RR Vishner
Spinster
L. M. Clark
Adrienne
Ruth
Hood
H. B
Allerton
Antta
Ss. N. Small
Nachite
Swallow
Regatta actions crown Whitehead in senior single
At Saratoga the National Amateur Rowing Association regatta opened with the senior singles final. Joe Whitehead of Riverside Boat Club Cambridge won after a protest by E. A. Thompson, referee Ballantine ruled no foul and ordered no re-row. Times listed for the intermediate, senior eight, and other events followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
National Amateur Rowing Association
Joe Whitehead
Riverside Boat Club
Cambridge
Juvenal
B. A. Thompson
Cresser
E. A. Thompson
Whitehead
Thompson
Ballantine
R. C. Lockwood
West Philadelphia Boat Club
Edward H. Ten Eyck
Wachusett Boat Club
Worcester
Mass
Gustav Roehma
Gustav Roehma, Vesper, Philadelphia; N. J. Langlois
Wyandottee
Mich
Edward F. Schultz
Narragansett Boat Club
Providence
R. I
Edward B. Nail
Detroit Boat Club
Ten Kyck
Schultz
Lockwood
Tenyck
Ten Eyck
Toronto Rowing Club
Pennsylvania Barge Club
New York Athletics
Riversides
Winnipegs
Staten Islands
Institutes
Detroits
Staten Island
Winnipeg
Joseph J. Whitehead
Riverside B. C
Cam- Feldeeport
A. Thompson
Argonaut Rowing Club
Toronto
Pennsylvania
Barge Club
Philadelphia
Wachusetts B. C
R. Cc. Lockwood
Philadelphia Boat Club
Baltimore Athletic Club
Baltimore
R. P. Vandant
W. F. Werner
William D. Lilly
L. L. Lloyd
W. A. Berkin, Jr
W. F. Bull
George J. Turner
W. F. Ritzler
H. Whitehead
New York Athletic Club
Walter W. Griffith
George Elst
George E. Grant
Edwin Crawford
Theodore K. Tomlinson
Francis V. Dobbins
Alfred G. Fry
Stanley M. Seaman
D. G. Smythe
P. Loward
R. H. Crawford
J. J. Ryan
J. A. Russell
G. W. van Viiet
Hugh Monachan
Winnipeg Rowing Club
Manitoba
J. C. Armitage
W. J. K. Osborn
Charles W. Johnson
Charles L. Marks
Staten Island Boat Club
A. Remier
K. Wolff
P. Voss
L. Wolffff
Institute Boat Club
Newark
N. J
William L. Kiely
Ed J. Carney
Owen E. Fox
W. Lockmere
T. Hayes
William Parrock
Joseph Hobbs
M. C. Sullivan
Boxing Gossip and Promised Fights in New England Circles
The Empire Club of Buffalo offers a $500 purse for a twenty round Erne versus Flaherty bout planned for mid September. Discussion of weight limits and possible clashes with Joe Gans loom as Flaherty weighs near 126, while Lowell Mallets oppose a Boston manager amid club feuds. Griff Griffo receives a year’s imprisonment for a Coney Island indecent assault, a harsh judgment for the famed boxer. Flaherty tries to arrange a limited bout with Bulu McCarthy in Philadelphia. Sharkey and Corbett aim to meet in New York amid skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Club of
Buffalo
N. Y
Frank Erne
Martin Flaherty
Buffalonan
Lowellite
Erne
New England
Flaherty
Martin
Joe Gans
Lowell
Boston
Alberts
Mike Sears
Burke
Lowell Chapter
Ancient Order of Mallets
Joe Flaherty
Philadelphia
Bulu McCarthy
Polo at Newport Opens with Myopias Rockaways Match
Newport Rhode Island August 13 Tomorrow the polo tournament starts with Myopias versus Rockaways as fifty horses and thirteen players from Boston and local clubs practice on excellent grounds. Notable riders include W. K. Thorne Thomas Hitchcock Harry Wright Stanley Mortimer C. A. Stevens I. T. Burden Jr R Baldwin C R and Maxwell Duval Willie Eustis M. T. Meyer Harry Holmes and George H. Norman Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. I
Myopias
Rockaways
W. K. Thorne
Thomas Hitchcock
Harry Wright
Stanley Mortimer
C. A. Stevens
I. T. Burden, Jr
R. Baldwin
C. R
Maxwell Duval
Willie Eustis
M. T. Meyer
Harry Holmes
George H. Norman, Jr
Boston
Rowing Star Joseph Whitehead Early Career Highlights
Joseph Whitehead of East Boston, a 25 year old rower height six feet two inches, began with the Columbians in 1892. He earned wins in junior and senior singles, claimed intermediate singles at Labor Day, and later rowed for Riversides of Cambridge, defeating notable opponents in New England events and trials into 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Whitehead
East Boston
Columbias
Bradford
Whitehead
Worcester
Labor Day
Charles
Mike Sullivan
Centrals
Joe
Metropolitan
New England
Joe Maguire
Saratoga
Hackett
Cambridge Regatta Eight Celebrated With Impromptu Festivities
News spread quickly as the oarsmen were crowned champions and telegrams of congratulations poured in. At the Cambridge club house a celebratory gathering drew several hundred people for speeches songs and a general jubilation after the regatta. The club sent a congratulatory telegram to Whitehead and the eight crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Whitehead
Dorchester Yacht Club hosts ladies reception in world of sport
The World of Sport notes a Dorchester Yacht Club ladies reception on Saturday and a Belleville regatta where Hanlan defeated Durnan's nephew. It mentions amateur football unions, training camps, and upcoming championships, including the U of P football eleven practice site at Mountain Lake Maryland and various racing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Yacht Club
Hanlan
Durnan H
Belleville
Ont
New Jersey
Knickerbocker
Amateur Football Union
A. B
Fetterman
P. Walker
Pillsbury
Brooklyn
Tarrasch
Nuremberg
Free Water Show At Olympic Grounds Tonight
The World's Water Show company presents a free afternoon and evening exhibition on the channel between the Broadway extension and Dover street bridge. Performances include Boyton boat walking, log rolling, fancy swimming by young women, and high diving by Frank Burley and Miss Birdie Lewis. Lewis plans to dive from a masthead or high roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Grounds
Huntington Avenue
Broadway Extension
Dover Street Bridge
Boyton
Frank Burley
Birdie Lewis
Connolly Beats Abbott In Six Round St John Bout
Eddy Connolly known as the St John Whirlwind defeated English champion Stanton Abbott over six rounds in St John New Brunswick. Police warned of arrest if a knockout occurred, but no decision was rendered as the bout ended with Connolly ahead. Jimmy Kelly and Dick O'Brien supported Connolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John
N. B
Eddy Conenolly
Stanton Abbott
Connolly
Eddy
Abbott
Strik
Jimmy Kelly
Dick O’brien
Bicycle Notes and Races Highlight Local Cyclists
The Harvard A A plans a reception for Lloyd Hoey and Robert Webb, famed Dorchester tandem riders, with posters by Press C. C. artist Dennison for a Labor Day meet at Charles River Park. A Back Bay officer’s horse breaks the eight mile an hour rule, and Louis Callahan suffers injuries near Waltham while training, delaying a tandem trial. The Spindle City Wheelmen of Lowell announce a Sept. 12 meet at the Lowell fair grounds with heavy prize lists, while Kerrison Handicapper releases Kenora Park and Haverhill entries. A reception honors the River sides and Meanderers at 12 Kendall street by the Alert Wheelmen, with tours, games, supper and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard A. A
Lloyd Hoey
Robert Webb
Dorchester
Dennison
C. C
Charles River Park
Labor Day
Warner Demand
Back Bay
Fens
Louis P. Callahan
Callahan
Waltham
Arthur Porter
Watson Coleman
Jeremia Morrissey
No. Ll
Porter
Coleman
John Delory
Flo
Robert Allen
Delory
Spindle City Wheelman
Lowell
Lowell Fair Grounds
I. H. Pearcey
Prescott Street
Kerrison
Kenora Park
Haverhill
E. A. McDuffee
A. T. Fuller
J. Nadeau
T. B. Matthnews
J. Hammond
H. BE. Dahli
Herg
James Urquhart
Robert Urquhart
A. N. Foisey
B. H. Halliday
C. F. Glover
T. A. Barnaby
J. A. Roberts
O. S. Hutchinson
L. E. Morrill
A. B. Spiers
J. F. Callahan
J. W. Hartwell
F. W. Beauregard
H. H. Farnham
H. P
F. B. Kent
T. McNichol
J. A. Surrette
H. McLean
G. H. Blake
J. Turner
Fr. W. Sargent
C. W. Mastman
F. O. Sawyer
W. H. Hesseltine
E. I. Foster
OQ. Peabory
W. M. Pettigrew
L. Dudley
J. N. Foisey
C Doubleday
F. FE. Beauregard
H. P. Farnham
F. Morrill
W. J. Connell
D. Cote
Percy Ring
J. S. Magoon
G. O. Sanburn
H. W. Fry
J. F. Brady
C. A. Bodwell
A. N. Cheney
W. F. Marble
Caledonian Picnic at West Roxbury Grounds Aug 2
Long and McCall lead Caledonian athletes preparing for the Caledonian games at West Roxbury on August 2. World-class runners like Everett McClelland face rivals such as Priddy Marks and Manning. McCall aims for the world record in shot while competing in weight and hammer throws, after last year's dead heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
McCall
West Roxbury
Everet McClelland
Priddy
Marks
Manning
Mac
McCalland
Young McCall
Sworld
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Este
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Wee
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CniGag
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Grim
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Pond
Robinson
Burrell
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Blanchard & Farrar
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Faneuil Hail Square
Caporal
Cyril
Dain
Molly B. G
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Cheneyeee
Br. H
Wilkes Spirit, Jr
Delilah
Black K
Jake
Noble
B. Maya
Os H
Rathbun
Etree
Gillies
Prince Alert Demarest
Serene
Paige
Jim Corbett
Walker
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Green
Brooks
Dan Rabie
Mitchell
Winfield
Arith
Way
Wilkes Boy
Grey Wagle
Craig
Orr
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Trown
Jim Bi
Turner
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Sterling
St Croix
Carpenter
Eiffel T Wilkes
Bik
Green Boy
Kate I O m
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Gatcomb
Bleckstone Brino
Marsh
Linda Tenford
Caywood Econ
Wheelden
Stew
Muquette
Baldwin
Tom Jacobs
Vida
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Br G
Jackson
Teers
Pope
Marston
Hyde
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Rochester
Giants
J. F
Young Americas
Harbor Views
East Boston Athletic Grounds
Union Station
Mystic Park Station
Scollay Square
F. B. Subart
H. E. Willis
Marblehead
Beats
Griffo
Larrakin
Coney Island
Henry Moore
San Francisco
Australia
Griff
Tom Sharkey
George V. Tuohey
Newton Rubber Works
Joy
World OF Sport
Mountain Lake
Valkyrie
Clyde
Hudson County Whippet Club
Bert Claridge
William Hurst
Hoey
Daly
Tom Burke
Charley Kilpatrick
Travers Island
Charlesbank
Room Keepers of
America
Connolly Best
St. John, N. B
Bicycle Notes
Kendall Street
Captain Hall
Edwards
Burerell
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