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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
9
Kiel Germany Aug 16 The Wannsee won the fourth and final race of the sonder klasse, assuring Germany the gold trophy as the Americans fail to win any of the first four races. Bad weather favored lighter American craft, with Spokane likely to place otherwise.
Wannsee broke away early and finished 8 minutes 24 seconds ahead of Wittelsbach in an 18 mile windward course. Spokane I placed third as Wannsee maintained the lead through two legs, weathering a 20 mph squall, with Wittelsbach and Spokane I swapping positions on the run back. The German boats will continue the series.
In Saratoga N Y on August 16 Frizette the favorite won the Troy selling stakes at five and one half furlongs easily. Other winners included Bat Masterson 6 to 5 Killecrankie 8 to 1 Gallavant 4 to 5 Green Seal 2 to 1 and Fort Johnson 1 to 2 in their respective races.
Norwich defeats Waterbury 5 to 1 while Springfield tops New London 4 to 3. New Haven and Bridgeport split a doubleheader with a 6 6 draw in the first game and Bridgeport winning 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Hartford trounces Holyoke 11 to 1.
Newark Rochester 6 Newark 3. Buffalo Baltimore Buffalo game postponed due to wet grounds. Toronto Providence postponed due to wet grounds. Montreal 3 Jersey City 2.
At Saratoga August 16 the H R Durnell stable sold all entries in paddock before races. Suburban winner Nealon topped the sale at 14000 to William Du Bois, a brown colt by Sain Sister Josephine. Jacobite brought 6800 to C R Ellison, Flora Mack colt 1600 to J P McGinnis, Star Ruby filly 1000 to A T Johnson, Star Ruby Graciosity yearling 5100 to R A Raine, Temacco Western Derby winner 4000 to C R Ellison.
Emeralds boat crew wins the Owl colors race at Goat Island near Newport R I under the New York Yacht Club. The Ingomar and North Star finish second and third in the two oared event. Katrina sails the eight oared gig for Gamecock colors. Tomorrow the King's cup race is scheduled. last year’s winner was Effort owned by Frank M Smith.
In Newport Rhode Island on August 16 the Myopia Freebooters beat Great Neck 61 to 8 1/2 at the West Chester polo grounds in the Brenton Reef cups tournament. The match was close and not fast, with both sides showing steady play.
Mel Sheppard, regarded as the fastest half mile runner in the country, will chase the world mark of C H Kilpatrick at the national championships in Travers Island New York on August 24. Kilpatrick clocked 1 52 2 5, and trainer Berney Wefers believes Sheppard can beat it. Wefers says Sheppard will shock the athletic world this year and attempt a new record at the senior championships if form holds. At the AAU meeting last week, J B Taylor from Penn was barred, joining H Porter of Cornell in being refused entry for college athletes running for clubs.
At Poughkeepsie NY on August 16 top favorites swept the final day of the Grand Circuit meeting. Geers won the 2:16 pace heat two and held lead in others to claim victory as Lillian R. swept the 2:09 trot in straight heats. Readville next for the horses.
Pitcher Jack Chesbro appears to be considering retirement while Hugh Jennings notes Jimmy Collins aided the Athletics and troubled Detroit's title hopes. Napoleon Lajoie jokes about burning gasoline to return up the hill as a reminder of rugged baseball talk. A Maine game warden encounters a hunter who boasts of a 200 pound buck and later learns the warden’s identity. Cubs and Scouts chatter closes with manager Charley Murphy noting 14 scouts out and buzzing with contact from far-flung fields, a sign of growing baseball scouting activity.
Dorchester Americans have an open date on Labor Day and seek a game against Neponset Dorchester, Everett, or any strong club with a guaranteed payment. Contacts include W T Galvin at 324 Ashmont Street Dorchester and J Lyons at 248 Dorchester Street South Boston.
Cambridge baseball fans descend on Locust Street grounds this afternoon as Holy Name and the Institutes clash for the University City championship and a purse of 76 dollars. Rivalry heightens expectations for a hot game between the bitter rivals.
The all comers national tennis championship draw was made at the Casino Newport Rhode Island revealing 115 entries the largest in the event since 1881. Prominent players entered include B C Wright W A Larned Karl Behr R D Little F C Colston W C Grant Clarence Hobart Robert LeRoy and J D E Jones. Most players start in the first round with eight receiving byes to the second.
Four big races dot the Revere program with a 2 mile paced clash among MacLean Collins Wiley and Logan The Moran Fogler unlimited pursuit follows a 14 mile prior meeting Moran won There is a five mile open for amateurs and a five mile race for motor machines
In Manchester Vermont on August 16 Jerome Travers of Montclair the national champion was upset by George Borup formerly of Yale 3 up 2 to play. Borup showcased brilliant golf while Travers weak on the putting green and drove poorly. Frederick Herreshoff defeated John M. Ward 3 up 2 to play setting up a final round tomorrow between Herreshoff and Borup for the main trophy.
The first annual field day of the St Patrick Foresters Irish National Foresters will be held at Locust street grounds on Labor Day Sept 2. Events include handicap 100 yards 440 yards 1000 yards 3 mile running high jump running broad jump and 16 pound shot put. Entries close Aug 28 with Joseph J McNamara at North End Park Boston. Prizes include a gold stop watch leather travelling bag and dress suitcases.
The Empire A A of Nonantum faces Stanley Motor Carriage today in a three game series for the Newton championship and a $30 purse. The winner takes the title and prize.
In Bar Harbor Maine on August 16 S H Howland of St Johnsbury VT defeated Suydam Cutting of New York 6-4 6-4 7-9 6-3 to take the Maine championship in the tennis singles final.
New York Aug 16 F B Alexander and H H Hackett for the West won the lawn tennis doubles championship first match on Crescent A C Brooklyn defeating William J Clothier and William A Larned the Eastern champions 6 8 6 0 6 4 They advance to meet Bryan M Grant and Nat Thornton Southern champions in the final on the same courts tomorrow The likely national title may pass to Beals C Wright and Holcombe Ward who are expected to default next week at Newport R I
The reunion and outing of the old-time athletes, announced for tomorrow, has been postponed until sometime next month. Chairman Ben Osthues says most athletes are away on vacation and it was a bad date. The committee hopes they can hold the outing next September.
Officers and members of the Winnisim met A. C. and several boxers faced Chelsea court for promoting a public boxing exhibition in violation of the statute. After a lengthy hearing before Judge Stearns the case was continued until next Thursday with State Officers Barry and Griffin testifying about tickets and an application blank for the July 30 show. Deputy Chief Neal led the case for the government and James H. Vahey represented 14 defendants. the hearing consumed most of the day.
In New York on August 16 only Flavigny won at home among six public-choice selections. The Clark Memorial handicap went to Lady Savoy after Light Wool unseated its rider. Other victors included Servile, Oak Grove, Skype, and Buttons across the day’s five races.
Boring tests for the Pilgrim monument foundation reached 40 feet with only surface sand found. Town Hill is identified as a vast dune now thick with vines and scrub growth. In August the east slope blooms with wild cucumber vine. steamer trips to Provincetown from 400 Atlantic Avenue depart daily at 9.
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