Bar Harbor Show Crowns King Of Horses In Big Field
The Bar Harbor annual show draws its largest entry list in years with tight races and widespread honors. Dexter loses title to a field led by King Christmas and Santa Claus. judges include Charles F. Baker and Orson Moulton. winners span several classes from turnout to harness pairs and heights.
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Bar Harbor
Charles F. Baker
Boston
Orson Moulton
Batavia
Edward Morrell
Effie Pear
King Christmas
Philip Livingston
Edgar T. Scott
Dexter
W. Morse
R. Hall McCormick
Peerless
Beatrice Barclay
Fidget
Edgar Scott
Kitty
Chariton Yarnall
Warner M. Leeds
John I. Kane
William Lawrence Green
Santa Claus
Independence
Meadowbrook
William F. Cochrane
J. L. Ketterlinus
Charlton Yarnall
Duchess
Bess
J. L. Ketterlans
Victoria
A. C G. Gurnee
Charmer
A. J. Cassatt
Commodore
Fashion
William M. Fleitmann
Whitman Targets Chicago New York Record in Auto Run
Whitman plans to best the 58 hours 48 minutes Chicago to New York cross country record. He arrived in New York from San Francisco after 15 days 14 hours on the road and faces Vanderbilt Cup route revisions on Long Island with 11 turns. Vanderbilt donors and officials praise the course as superior to the French Grand Prix route. Freeman Hinckley recovers from an injury en route to Boston and will resume work. Chester Campbell reports high demand for space at the 1997 Boston show.
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L. L. Whitman
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Columbia
Whitman
Frisco
Long Island
Thomp
Racing Board of the
American Association
France
W. K. Vanderbilt
Freeman Hinckley
Pope Manufacturing Company
Cohasset
Boston
Chester I. Campbell
Boston Automobile Dealers’ Association
Mechanics’ Building
Delays Hearing in Rosenthal Pool-Selling Case
In Dedham Aug 21 the Rosenthal pool selling trial at Readville track drew a full court. The case was continued to tomorrow at 10 amid debate over continuance and prosecution. Ex Attorney General Parker attended for the defense as Judge Glover allowed the Commonwealth a continued hearing.
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Dedham
Albert Rosenthal
Readville
Parker
Glover
Neal
Norfolk County
Rosenthal
Commonwealth
Trotters
Pacers
Funds Arranged for Lawrence City Government Reception
Lawrence city officials struggle to raise funds for a tonight banquet at the Quincy House after a harbor tow and dinner on Peddock’s Island. The mayor and aldermen contribute $3 each, plus a $300 city allotment, aiming for a total of funds to cover meals and festivities.
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Lawrence
Quincy House
Bill’ Foley
John Irwin
Peddock’s Island
Boston
Peace Bonds On Corbett Seeks Quelled Threats
James J. Corbett the pugilist was held to bail of 500 dollars to keep the peace by Judge Fleming at Jamaica L I after milkman Joseph Grant accused him of threatening harm. The quarrel sprang from Grant's treatment of Corbett's dog.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Fleming
Jamaica
L. I. Corbett
Joseph Grant
Bayside
Corbett
Grant
Life Saving Service Urges Pension Aid for Surfmen
General Superintendent Sumner S. Kim says the United States Life Saving Service is crippled by a shortage of surfmen as many stations struggle with half their crews. He notes no pensions for surfmen and their families push men to avoid the hazardous posts. The Board of Experts at the Federal building plans to press Congress for a stronger pension law.
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Sumner S. Kimball
United States Life Saving System
Board of Experts
Federal
Atlantic Coast
United States Board of Experts
Congress
Grace Alleged Diamond Thief Arrested in Boston
Frank J. Grace, 24, listed as colored, of 54 Piedmont Street, is charged with larceny of diamond rings from Boston jewelers. Inspectors Sheehan and Pierce captured him after a Hanover Street store attempt. Police say he swaps imitation rings for real stones and recovered a large stash at his home.
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Frank J. Grace
Piedmont Street
Boston
Sheehan and
Pierce
Hanover Street
Watts
Grace
Sheehan
Dorchester Gang Members Fined in Local Court
Thomas J. Nevins of Dorchester Avenue was fined 50 dollars for assaulting John A. Long of Milton and Olaf Olsen. Patrick McCormick was fined 10 dollars for assault on Olsen. Associate Justice Preble presided in the Dorchester Police Court yesterday. Police say Nevins and McCormick are Mt. Ida gang members who troubled residents all summer. The fights grew from Long refusing to give the gang 15 cents to rush the can for beer.
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Thomas J. Nevins
Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester
John A. Long
Milton
Olaf Olsen
Patrick McCormick
Olsen
Preble
Nevins
McCormick
Mt. Ida
Long
Vicious Horse Throws Man. Lyons Severely Injured
Thomas FE Lyons, 35, of 120 Union Park, was thrown from a vehicle on Columbia Road Dorchester by a vicious horse while attempting to control it. He sustained a severe scalp wound and internal injuries and was treated by Dr Littlefield before being taken to City Hospital.
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Thomas E. Lyons
Thomas FE. Lyons
Union Park
Columbia Road
Dorchester
Littlefield
City Hospital
Damp Readville Track Delays Aug 21 Harness Meet
Rain showers kept Readville's track slick delaying horses pool sellers and state police. Ed Geers with Ardelle top contender in the Norfolk 3000 stake amid a 20-horse field as Norfolk, American Horse Breeders Futurity races loom tomorrow.
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Readville
Entries for Today's Harness Races In Norfolk List Of Horses
The Norfolk card lists horses for today’s $3000 pacing class at 2 08. Ardelle driven by E F Geers from Memphis is among entrants along with Argot Boy Auto Blackbird Bonalet Bonanza Bystander Captain Derby Custer Daphne Direct Doris Ed C Fond Heart Hal C Judex Miss Abdel Prince Hal and others from locations including Manchester Hamilton Buffalo Coatesville and Hornellsville.
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Newton
Ed Geers
Ardelle
Wheeler
Windsor
Geers
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Buffalo
Poughkeepsie
Norfolk
Argot Boy
Custer
Eda C
Hal C
Prince Hal
Tial C
Ohio
L. Milargo
Whitinsville
Geerg
Frank A
John Crabtree
Quincy
Jenny Scott
John Howell
Morn
Baltimore
Br. m
Yesser Boy
E. F. Geers
Memphis
B. G
Argot Wilkes
Anna Miller
W. R. Cox
Manchester
N. H
Auto
Great Heart
Demarius
Royal Fearnaught
Carl Rooks
Coldwater
Mich
Black
Bystander
Zolock
McKinney
J. C. Adams
Phenix
Captain Derby
Charles Derby
Economy
Echo
Harry M. Kaltser
Sidney Dillon
Maud
Nutwood
Daphne Direct
Direct
Madam Daphne
Alcantara
Eastview Farm
Eastview
N. Y
Doris
Grattan
Edith Zell
Strathway
C. R. Bentley
Ed C
Fairlawn
Ethan Allen
A. T. Labourcade
Houston
Tex
Fond Heart
Gracie R
Hambletonian Wilkes
K. L. Wilkes
Galt
Ont
Hal Dillard
Pearl Simmons
Simmons
Forest City Farm
Randall
O. Judex
Redwood
Nelly
W. E. Smith
Coatesville
Penn
Abdel
B. m
Abdel—Suzelle
Patron
Readville Trotters Spotlight At Readville Camp
Ardelle shows pace in workouts while Golddust Maid targets Ponkapoag stakes. Brilliant Girl and Nut Boy push times toward 2:10 trots with Roberta and others also aiming for strong showings. Angus Pointer Baron Grattan Maud Keswick John M Nervola among pace watchers.
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Ardelle
Norfolk
Golddust Maid
Ponkapoag
Alta McDonald
Sweet Marie
Readville
McKinney
Jack Curry
California
Brilliant Girl
Nut Boy
J. A. Crabtree
Wgss
Roberta
Kid Shea
New Jersey
Sadie Mac
Massachusetts
Poughkeepsie
Spiday
Railbirds
Angus Pointer
Baron Grattan
Maud Keswick
John M
Nervola
Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion to meet O Brien in boxing ring
Philadelphia boxer Jack O'Brien, after a trip to England, knocked out Ted Beeham in Newcastle and plans a later ring bout with wrestler Georg Hackenschmidt known as the Russian Lion. Hackenschmidt has held the world's wrestling title and will face a top boxing opponent for the first time in October.
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Hackenschmidt
O’brien
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
England
Ted Beeham
Jimmy Lowe
Newcastle-on- Tyne
O'Brien
Beecham
Baldwin Deshler Draw After Fast Lincoln Club Bout
In a 15 round match at the Lincoln Club referee Maffitt Flaherty scored a draw between Matty Baldwin and Dave Deshler. Deshler led early, but Baldwin sparked a late rally in rounds 12 to 14 after Deshler dominated the start.
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Lincoln Club
Maffitt Flaherty
Matty Baldwin
Dave Desher
Deshler
Baldwin
Baldwin Dominates Deshler In Close Featherweight Bout
A large crowd filled the arena as Baldwin won decisively in rounds 14 and the match, while Deshler impressed with cleaner lead work. Baldwin finished strong, though looked overconfident at times. Preliminary results saw Fred O'Brien defeat Ike Bradley, and Billy Clinton retire Young Cuddy in the fifth as heat kept fans engaged.
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Baldwin
Deshler
Fred O'Brien
Ike Bradley
England
Billy Clinton-Young Cuddy
Cuddy
YACHTS LEADERS SHOWN IN Y R A CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
The Yacht Racing Association releases its first season table from secretary A T Bliss. Tyro leads the 22footer class while Arawak heads the cat class with Marvel close behind. Orestes earns 100 percent in Class Q and pursues the Lipton cup. Gertrude II tops the 18-footers and Teaser II leads the 15-footers.
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Yacht Racing Association
A. T. Bliss
Tyro
Marvel
Orestes
Gertrude II
Teaser
Dortes
Saltair
C. C. Collins
Greamer
F P. Layward
Caleb Loring
Opitsah
H. Foster
Charles P. Burgess Peevees
Ll .Ts
Hl. N
Fl. S Bloom
Dorden
A.W. Finlay
Almono Aspinquid
A. E. Whittemore
Seitter
Reginald Boardman
J. W. Olstead
Cneroot
Morton I. Prince
George H. Wightman
Nicknack
E. BR. Holmes
Teaser II
Benjamin Smith
James P. Prince
Sony
Harris Hammond
John M. Whittemore
Tabasco, Jr
Harry H. Wiggin
R. R. Smith
Barbara
J J. Blaney
Wardwell
Tans
CIA
Sunny Jim
Sidney Doane
Crescent
Robert BF. Turnett
Ween
Nisan
D. H. Woodbury
Esperanza
William Perry
Pointer NI
B. C. Melzard
Ewer
Sallie
M. S. Thompson Sneere
Velmar
Erskine Clement
Lipton Cup Won by Cherry Circle Yacht
Cherry Circle of the Chicago Athletic Association won the Lipton cup finishing fourth in today's race to Billposter and clubs from Columbia, Milwaukee, and Toledo. Cherry Circle totaled 266.7 points while Billposter led with 244.5 as the general contest endured a shifting half gale on a three mile leg course.
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Chicago
Cherry Circle
Chicago Athletic Association
Billposter
Columbia Yacht Club
Mendota
Milwaukee Yacht Club
Toledo
Raven
Giants Protest Denied Over Umpire Johnstone Forfeit
New York National League club protested Umpire Johnstone's forfeit of Aug 7 at the Polo Grounds to Chicago. National League President Harry C. Pulliam formally disapproved the protest, affirming Johnstone acted within rights and urging the club to appeal to the board of directors to uphold order and law in league affairs.
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New York
National League Baseball Club
Johnstone
Polo Grounds
Chicago
Harry C. Pulliam
National League
Pulliam
Giants Canvass Pennant Hopes Fade in Chicago
Detroit notes the season end at Huntingston avenue as the Giants fade from pennant contention. Chicago clinches the National League title with three of four from the Giants, while Boston and the Athletics face strong pitchers and doubleheaders. Fans discuss McGraw’s lineup, McIntyre, and Waddell amid talks of next year’s prospects.
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Huntingston Avenue
Giants
McGraw Rowdies
Tenney
White Sox
Athletics
Tle St. Louis
Chicago
New York
New York Telegraph
Boston
McIntyre
Collins
Carrigan
Uarris
Fall River
Brockton
Criger
Hot Springs
Jack Slattery
Fred Mitchell
Jack Flynn
Toronto
Sport Sullivan
Sullivan
West Roxburys
A. Dolan
Bromley Park
Roxbury
Detroit
Cy Young
Winter
Danny Shay
Shay
McGraw
Shannon
St. Louis
Chicago Nationals
Eddie Plank
Waddell
Newton Independents
Stegel
W. Sullivan
R. H. White
Lewis
YY. M. Co. A
Wunne
Ward
Morse Street
Watertown
Guild Bates and Party Motor to Portsmouth
Governor Guild and former Governor Bates led a day out by motor from the University Club at 8:30 AM to Lynn and Portsmouth via Revere Beach boulevard. The party included Police Commissioner O'Meara, Carnegie fund President Pritchett, Rev. Herbert S. Johnson, and Charles T. Gallagher.
New England pairings spark regional football schedule
The notice lists matchups in a New England slate with Lynn at Lowell, Manchester at Lawrence, New Bedford at Haverhill, and Fall River at Worcester.
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Ost. P. Ct
Worcester
Lynn See
Lawrence Tee
Waverhill Beats Lawrence In Home Baseball Game
Waverhill defeated Lawrence 6 to 3 this afternoon with strong batting and fielding. Madden returned from last Friday's departure to contribute to the win while McPartlin pitched well. Score by innings shows Haverhill leading early and finishing with six runs. Umpire Stafford. Batteries MacPartlin and Egan for Haverhill Leith and Cote for Lawrence.
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Haverhill
Fall River Rally Surprises Lowell in Ninth Inning
Fall River defeats Lowell in ninth after early lead, errors and many walks by Lowell pitcher. Final line shows Fall River scoring nine runs in first and late innings while Lowell struggles with four runs on errors and passes. Batteries Yeager Waters Sullivan Maroney Cameron. Umpire O Brien.
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Lowell
Fall River
R.h.fe
Yeager
Waters
Sullivan
Maroney
Cameron
O’brten
Vail Falters In Sixth As New Bedford Wins 4-1
In Lynn, Vail walked three, hit a batter, and committed an error in the sixth inning allowing New Bedford to score four runs. Final score 4-1 for New Bedford, with Drohan and Braum as battery, Vail and Daum catching, Hastings umping.
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Lynn
Vail
New Bedford
R.H W.E
Drohan
Braum
Daum
Hastings
Klumbzi Club Outing Plans Annual Roxbury Event
The 11th Klumbzi Club outing at Canton Massachusetts is set for September 2 with a full program of events including sprint races a potato and barrel race and a one mile run Tug of war baseball games and a fat men's race. Professor Fred Adams will perform tight rope walking a balloon ascent and a parachute jump. Hooleys orchestra will headline a concert with local talent. Arrangements committees include Edward Carney Patrick Burns Michael Brady Patrick Carr John Collins Edmund Doherty Henry Mullen E McSweeney William Allard.
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Klumbzi Club
Roxbury
Canton
Mass
Fred Adams
Hooley
Edward Carney
Patrick Burns
Michael Brady
Patrick Carr
John Collins
Edmund Doherty
Henry Mullen
E. McSweeney
William Allard
Nelson Gans bout arena cost and ticket plan
Goldfield prepares a boxing arena for the Nelson Gans fight with an estimated cost of 25000 dollars and a completion deadline of September 1 failing which a daily 500 dollar-forfeit applies. Tickets total 1248 at 25 dollars, 1000 at 20, 2424 at 190, and 3312 at 5.
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Goldfield
Roanoke Club
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Henry C. Nickerson
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