Nohertys Play Great Tennis at Southampton
At Southampton L I August 13 the Doherty brothers starred in a tennis tourney with notable results. Reuben Hunt and Guy Phelps Dodge edged Bob Huntington and Ford Huntington in three sets. Whitman and Larned plus Pim and Campbell won their singles and doubles matches. The Dohertys dominated the doubles, and Anna Sands shone in mixed doubles with Pim.
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Southampton
L. I
Doherty Brothers
Bob Huntington
Ford Huntington
Reuben G. Hunt
Guy Phelps Dodge
Malcolm D. Whitman
William A. Larned
Joshua Pim
Oliver S. Campbell
Dwight F. Davis
Newport
Anna Sands
George Atterbury
R. F. Doherty
Robert P. Huntington
H. L. Doherty
Robert Lersy
Lyle B. Mahan
C. F. Watson, Sr
Thomas Sturgis
Harry S. Allen
A. ©. McMasters
Miss Hollins
Miss Huntington
Miss B. Sands
Miss Lynch
North Cambridge Beats Medford 11 8 In Boston Elevates Championship
North Cambridge defeated Medford 11 to 8 at Combination Park Medford in a Division 7 versus Division 6 match for the L championship. Errors by Medford proved costly with George Hubbard injured at bat and rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital after being struck by a pitch.
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North Cambridge
Medford
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Combination Park
George Hubbard
Smith
Batterica Venet
Boyden
Smith and Heid
Third Annual Society of the Army of the Philippines Reunion Opens
In Council Bluffs Iowa on August 13 the third annual reunion began with nearly 2000 delegates and veterans. General Irving Hale opened the gathering in Arcanum Hall and delivered an address. A reception followed at Lake Manawa with welcomes from Governor Curmmine Governor Savage of Nebraska and General Hale.
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Council Bluffs
Society of the Army of the Philippines
Arcanum Hall
Irving Hale
Lake Manawa
Curmmine
Savage
Nebraska
Hale
Vague Patent Cure Ads Promise Quick Restore
Fragmented ad text touts transforming weak nerves and kidneys to normal, claim youth restoration with a 50 cent box price and $5 guarantee. Includes scattered names and addresses for drug companies and retailers, reflecting a dubious medical remedy promotion.
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Boldy Walkeer-Krintels Drug CO
Dewey
Bradbury
Washington &T
AH. Putnam
School St
Washington St
F. Eaton
Friend &T
Brighton Race Meet Delivers Exciting Pace Card at New York Track
At Brighton track the grand circuit meet produced thrilling finishes. Chestnut wins the 2.08 pace by two lengths, The Bishop takes the second heat by two, and Sphinx S defeats Muscovite in heat three. Spear fined $200 for not challenging in heat one. Wilque dominates the 2:90 trotting final with close results, Chase fading to finish second. The Rajah leads the 3-year old trotters with two easy heats and a 2:14 3-4 in the third. Mabel Onward captures the amateur race by a half length each heat.
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New York
Brighton
Major Muscovite
Winfield Stratton
Bishop
Sphinx S
Muscovite
Spear
Hiram Woodruff
Wilque
Patchen Maid
Chase
Rajah
Vyzant, Jr
John Me
Vyzant
Mabel
Emile Powers Dominates Free-for-All at Worcester Driving Park
Worcester reports a chaotic card with upsets in the 2:24 trot and 2:14 pace. Emile Powers won the free-for-all in straight heats with a best time of 2.12.5, while Peter Patton triumphed in the 2:14 pace and Treko defeated Dorena in the 2:21 trot after a late challenge.
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Worcester
Worcester Driving Park Company
Emile Powers
Syiphlike
Jack Splan, Jr
Walter H
Sylphlike
Evelyn Byrd
Knox
Gelatine Boy
Dorfmont
Peter Patton
Dorena
Treko
Opening day at Old Orchard track draws big crowd
At Old Orchard Maine the August meeting opened with a larger gate than any day except the New England fair. Invader driven by James Golden won the 2:24 trot easily while 2:17 4/5 heat was the fastest of the day. Alice Holmes won the first heat of the 2:14 pace but faltered later, with Bertha W. taking the heat. Great Guy and a new driver won two heats, setting up a three-heat showdown tomorrow. Best time 2:17 1/2.
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Old Orchard
New England
Invader
James Golden
Dover
Alice Holmes
Bertha W
Great Guy
Jockeys Hurt in Fatal Racing Accident at Gloversville
In Gloversville New York today the 2:20 heat ended early after a crash as Reddy Hanks driven by Wescott struck the sulky of Landon C causing both Wilkes Maid driven by Patterson and Reddy Hanks to fall. Both drivers were thrown and later bruised. Wescott was run over by King Tuskey. horses and sulkies injured but not seriously harmed.
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Gloversville
N. Y
Wescott
Reddy Hanks
Patterson
Wilkes Maid
Landon C
King Tuskey
Free-for-all racing class fills at Narragansett Park program
Providence August 3 The first free-for-all racing class of the grand circuit this season has filled for the Narragansett Park meet on Thursday August 28 Entries include Prince Alert Anaconda Connor and Frank Bogash for the four entry requirement The 2 07 trotting class under the same conditions has filled with Lord Derby Chain Shot The Monk and Dolly Dillon among others set to compete
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Providence
R. I
Narragansett Park
Prince’ Alert
Anaconda
Connor
Frank Bogash
Lord Derby
Chain Shot
the Monk
Dolly Dillon
Letter Carriers Face Clerks in Sullivan Square Showdown
This afternoon at Sullivan Square playground the Boston post office clerks under Captain Coleman clash with the central office carriers. The game was moved from Wood Island Park and has drawn strong interest with clerks favored by betting at 2 to 1.
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Sullivan Square
Boston Post Office
Coleman
Wood Island Park
Point Judith Triumphs Over Devon in Narragansett Polo Cup
In a fast riding polo clash at Narragansett Pier Point Judith defeated Devon 123 to 14 in the third contest for the Narragansett polo cup this afternoon.
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Narragansett Pier
R. 1
Point Judith
Devon
McGovern and Young Corbett Set for New London Fight
Promoters insist the Corbett McGovern bout faces no serious opposition and will proceed in New London. A letter from Nutmeg Athletic Club, Hartford, Aug 12 1902, asserts heavy preparation and legal footing, promising full public disclosure if any hitch arises.
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Connecticut
New York
Nutmeg Athletic Club
Martford
Conn
Benton
Ben
Crowley Endorses Legal Boxing Contest in New London
Billy Crowley assures readers the Young Corbett vs McGovern fight will be legal under state licensing. He notes strong local support, calls out foreign agitators, and says hundreds in Boston seek seats on a special train run to New London for the event. transportation demand will rise.
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New London
Billy Crowley
Post
Boston
Young Corbett
McGovern
New York
Miah Murray
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Leaman Bigamy Case Brought to Trial September
Mary A. Olmstead wife of Josiah Leaman tells of their meeting in Philadelphia and marriage plans dating from May in Boston and Washington. She says she will support him though she admits his prior marriage. The District Court bound over Leaman on a bigamy charge and the trial is set for September 10.
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W. CL. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Goodyear West
W.L. Douglas
Fieet
Heyl
W.l.douglas
Brockton
Mass
Boston
Washington St
City Hall Ave
Summer St
Court Street
Mary A. Olmstead
Josiah Leaman
District Court
Post
Washington
Seaman
New York
Gloucester man charged with obstructing mails
Kilby 8 Marchant of Gloucester faced U S Commissioner Fiske on charges of obstructing the mails. Held $500 for the grand jury, bail posted by ex Mayor Benjamin F. Cook. Marchant allegedly drove off with a mail wagon under intoxication, then left the wagon and horse at his home before the mail was dispatched the next morning.
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Kilby
Marchant
Gloucester
United States
Fiske
United States Grand Jury
Benjamin F. Cook
Hqnor
Pennsylvania train covers 189 miles in 189 minutes
The Pennsylvania Railroad special left Crest Line 1 hour 20 minutes late and arrived in Pittsburgh on time. It covered 189 miles at an average of one mile per minute with some stretches reaching 78 miles per hour.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Crestline
Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne Crowned as Industry Classic
A famed American liquor product gains recognition for its refined bouquet and enduring prestige. The label, Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne, stands as a notable achievement in American industry and beverage history.
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Cook
McLean Sets World Mile Record At Providence Meet
Hugh McLean lowers the world record for miles to 27:34.25 at the Coliseum Providence August 13 in a second race against Albert Champion after a tire puncture stopped the first. Champion led 18 miles before McLean surged to regain the lead and win by four and a half laps. Marcus Hurley won the two mile open. W O'Brien won the half mile. Sam Sulkin and Hubert Martin split five mile heats with Sulkin setting a new world amateur mark.
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Providence
R. I
Hugh McLean
Coliseum
Albert Champion
McLean
Sheehan
Kennedy
Champion
Marcus Hurley
New York
W. O’brien
Lowell
Sam Sulkin
Boston
Hubert Martin
Boxing Gossip Maps Boxers to Public Service Roles
A column from Wilkes Barre highlights boxers as educated citizens with Jack Bronner elected school director in Summit Hill and references to Corbett Erne Sullivan and others potentially joining boards. Notes Billy Payne's return and match interests, Hagey and O'Brien bout talk, Patsey Sweeney clam chowder fight plans, and a East Boston knockout claim without specifics.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Jack Bronner
Summit Hill
Knights of the Padded Mitts
Jack Bonner
James J. Corbett
Frank Erne
Corbett
New York Board of Education
Tammany
Dick Croker
Buffalo
Rank Erne
Collins
John Lawrence Sullivan
Champ
Boston
Sullivan
John FI
Jake Kilrain
United States
Chelsea
Billy Payne
God
Mitt
Liverpool
Lewiston
Hagey
Dick O’brien
Peter Jackson
Jim Jeffords
Jim Jeffords.” Hagey
Charlie Arnt
Strong
Lowell
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Young Kelly
Patsey Sweeney
Connecticut
Patsey
Manchester
Sweeney
J. J. la
Brockton
Ginsberg
East Boston
Muggsy
Magasy
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Livingston
Richard Vigns
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Watson
Thomas Pe Ga
Deault
Ary S. Allen
Johns. Rogers
Stewart Waller
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Medfords
Philippine Veterans Meet
Polo
William Rothwell
Teddy
Youra W. L. Crowley
Thrry M
Leaman
Marchant of
Pennsylvania
Hanover and
Portand Sts
Mlean
Neca Ber
Gardner
Walcott
Mike Shallow
Perd F. Cavill
B. H
Interstate
Brunswick
Interstate Trap Shooting Association
Brunswick Gun Club
L. C. Griffith
Pascoag
Apgar
H. G. Wheeler
Marlboro
Morbey
Scot
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North End Improvement Association
North End
Massachusetts
United States Supreme Bench
Bos-ton
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