Busiest, Biggest and Best Athletic Meet in Boston 1915
The final Boston 1915 track meet is set for today at Wood Island Park East Boston with 843 competitors from city high schools. Favorites include Francis O Hara Meanix Irving Howe and John Morrison in sprints jumps and throws, while Meansix challenges in shot put and the broad jump with other strong contenders like Higgins Golbody Prout and Kelcher. The event promises a wide field with no clear favorite and targets a high level of competition across events.
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Wood Island Park
Boston
Tts
John O'Realey
Francis O'Hara
Meanix
Irving Howe
O’reilley
O'Hara
John Morrison
John Wickerson
Leo Higgins
Dark Horse Order
Morrison
Howe
Higgins
Frank Golbody
Dorchester
Prout
Bill Prout
Kelcher
Fallon
Columbus Avenue
Bramley
Bement
Franklin Field
Scannell
Cameron
Marcella Street
Powers
Graham
Speaker Regains Batting Eye in Strong Start
Tris Speaker found his batting eye again with hits in his first three appearances and two clean safeties. Nap Lajoie collected a single and a sharp two bagger in the same game.
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Speaker
Tris Speaker
Lowell defeats Lynn 8 to 2 in New England game
Pitcher Tyler wins his second time this week over Lynn as Lowell tops Lynn 8 to 2 in Lowell. Tyler adds a two run single despite two errors that allowed Lynn runs, with Cooney and Flaharty driving multiple counters and a three base hit by Cooney. Both teams play sharply in this cap to end the week.
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Lowell
Tyler
Manning
Burg
Buzick
Lynn
aRurg
Metz
Abbott
Cooney
Flaharty
Boukes
Wallace
Daum
Cargo
Logan
Sullivan
Flnharty
Duffy
O’brien
Ib. m
Worcester 4 Haverhill 0 in New England league game
Worcester shuts out Haverhill 4 to 0 as Noblett and Groh spark the offense. Anderson adds a two base hit. McLaughlin and Friel solid on the mound. Evans refereed. game lasted 1 hour 85 minutes.
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New England
Worcester
Haverhill
Noblett
Worcestep
Anthony
Groh
Anderson
McLaughlin
Friel
Russell
Haas
Keady
Vriel
Fric
Evans
Bae E
Hagan
Merrill
Moore
Antony
Foulke
Grol
Bannon
C Haas
Cain
Siena
Crum
DeVogt
Boyle
Cree
McCune
McLaugh
Deveee
Experts who fell with James at Reno may mingle again
The piece notes that experts who perished with James at Reno may resume public life. It asks if Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries ever fought, and if so when where how, seeking factual details of any possible historic bout.
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James
Reno
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Dull Season Threatens Malt Liquor Interests This Winter
A somber forecast notes a dreary season for malt liquor interests without the Waddel Raymond team. Dark hours loom as industry players brace for tighter conditions and subdued cheer.
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Waddel-Raymond
Baseball Scores From The American Association
Columbus defeated Minneapolis 3 to 2 in ten innings. Kansas City beat Toledo 4 to 2. Milwaukee won against Louisville 5 to 1. St Paul topped Indianapolis 7 to 2.
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Columbus
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Conn League Scores From The Day
Northampton wins 8 to 7 over Bridgeport in the first game. Bridgeport and Northampton tie 4 to 4 after five innings in the second game. New Haven and Holyoke tie 8 to 8, while Hartford defeats Springfield 6 to 5.
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Northampton
Bridgeport
New Haven
Holyoke
Hartford
Springfield
Doves Ready for Flight in Final Boston Series
The Boston Nationals rest after a championship win and prepare for a doubleheader to uplift their standing against Bresnahan's brigade. Captain Sweeney, leading in Manager Lake's absence, reports brisk weather fueling the team and aims for at least three victories in this final series in St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Boston Nationals
Bresnahan
Sweeney
Lake
Boston Fans See Early Signs From Struggling Club
Yesterday's exhibition hints the Boston club may rise from the cellar while the Cardinals and Brooklyns duel. Honus Wagner impressed at short as Sweeney did yesterday, and Bill's homer at center field fueled the Doves. Rariden fills catching duties with potential, and spring barnstorming may end as President Robinson returns.
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Bostons
Cardinals
Brooklyns
Honus Wagner
Sweeney
Bill
Doves
Miller
Collins
Beck
Three Home Runs for Cubs Beat the Giants
Chicago defeated New York 8 to 1 as Schulte hit the first homer in the fifth inning and Tinker followed in the eighth. Drucke held the Giants to two other hits while Brown struck out ten. Manager McGraw was sent to the clubhouse after protesting a decision in the eighth.
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New York
Schulte
Tinker
Drucke
Brown
McGraw
TR Po
A. E Fryers
Sheckard
Hofman
Fie
Archer
Zimmerman, We
Tinker, BS
Asga
Kling, Coaeese
Brown, Devene
Meyers
Evers
Bridwell
Rigler
Emslie
Pirates Beat Dodgers In Easy 4 2 Victory
In Pittsburg on August 26 the Pirates defeated Brooklyn 4 to 2 as Babe Adams dominated with nine strikeouts. The Dodgers failed to reach third base until the ninth inning, reflecting Adams strong performance.
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Nationat
Pittsburg
Penn
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Adams
Swimmer Plans 7 Mile Swim From Arsenal Bridge to West Boston
Joseph Gordon of 65 Brighton street will attempt a seven mile swim from the bridge above the Arsenal at Water town to the West Boston bridge starting at 11 o'clock Sunday August 22.
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Joseph Gordon
Brighton Street
City
Arsenal
Watertown
Boston
Honors 10 3 Drivers At Elgin
Three drivers and three cars earned honors on Elgin Illinois 812 mile course. Livingstone won the Illinois trophy with 203.35 miles and a National. C. D. Buck captured the Kane county trophy after 169.46 miles in 8 04 45.79 with a broken suspension. A Hearne drove a Benz to win the Fox River trophy in 135.57 miles in 2 30 40.35.
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Elgin
Ill
Livingstone
C. D. Buck
A. Hearne
Benz
Race meet features National drivers dominate dramatic display
Livingstone averages 60.6 mph Buck 55 Hearne 54 as National pilot completes trip non stop. Crane suffers heartbreak when Staver-Chicago disqualified on lap 15 for driver pass rule while Greiner trailing National dodges crash. One minor injury reported as 50 000 to 75 000 spectators witness curtain raiser to 305 mile Elgin trophy race.
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Livingstone
Buck
Hearne
The
National
Ned Crane
Miller
Wagner
Crane
Greiner
Chicago
W. Fritsche
Mechanician
Smith Again Golf Champion at Deal
Alec Smith of Wykagyl won the Metropolitan Open at Deal Golf and Country Club with a 301 for 72 holes medal play, beating J J McDermott of Merchantville by two strokes. Smith now holds the title for the third time, first won in 1905, defending his crown this year. Prizes ranged from 150 dollars for Smith to 10 dollars for George Sargent, with other awards to Nicholls Mackie McLeod and Thomson.
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Deal Beach
N. J
Alec Smith
Wykagy
Deal Golf and Country Club
J. J. McDermott
Merchantville
Smith H
Eagles of Chelsea Seek Strong Opponent Today
The Chelsea Eagles announce they have no game today and invite a strong team to contact at telephone 163 2 Chelsea.
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Eagles
Chelsea
Phillies lose to Cincinnati as Shettler issues 11 bases on balls
Cincinnati routs Philadelphia 8 to 1 led by Hoblitzer’s grand slam in the fourth. Shettler walked 11, Gaspar allowed eight, and Cincinnati pulled away with timely hits and strong defense.
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Shettler
Hoblitzer
Philadelphia
Bescher
Mitchell
Kuabe
Bransfield
McLean
Egan
Doom
Gaspar
Johnstone
Eason
L. Piscecsee
Gan
Hoblitzel
Ldeeeeeerea
Mitchell, R. F
Wteee
Paskert, c. F
Cone
Steeeee
Lobert
McMillan, BS
Bernere Esate
Peewee Ween Eee Oy
AB Titus
Lirceeeeees
Knabe
Walsh
C. F
Magee
Seccesss
Grant
Doolan
Dooin
Luderus
Joan Archdale Dominates Bonner Memorial at Empire City
Archdale mare Joan owned by David Shaw of Cleveland wins Bonner Memorial stakes 2.25 class trot in two straight heats at Empire City with McDevitt driving. Dudie Archdale and Captain George follow in close finishes as 12-horse field leads Grand Circuit. Left wins Matron Futurity pacing. The Abbe takes Union stakes pace with Geers guiding.
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Empire City Track
Joan
David Shaw
Cleveland
McDevitt
Dudie Archdale
HE. F. Geers
Captain George
Ario Leyburn
Michael Murphy
Philadelphia
Geers
Reinsman
Branham Baughman
Left
L. V. Harkness
B. m
Directum Spler
Dudle Archdale
Blk. m
George
B. c
Murphy
Arto Leyburo
Br. Gs
Rosemier
Sterling Hall
Maloney
Moko
Healy
Nell Gentry
B. F
McDonald
Esese
Tommy T
Proctor
Chimes
Cox
Pace Motor Race Set at Beach Track with Notable Showdowns
Elmer Collins and George Wiley headline an 80 mile motor pace at the beach track tonight with Paddy Hehir, the Australian sprinter, challenging them. Hehir impressed followers in his motors debut, rivaling Jimmy Michael in renown. A 30 mile motor race and a five mile event for pacemakers Charlie Turville Carl Rudin and Jimmy Hunter feature, while Class B rivals contest a one mile repecharge and a 10 mile open with extra prizes for leaders in each half mile.
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Elmer Collins
George Wiley
Paddy O'Sullivan
Hehir
Motors
Jimmy Michael
Michael
Charlie Turville
Carl Rudin
Jimmy Hunter
1915 Wood Island Park events spark big athletic meet
Arthur Duffey notes a major Wood Island Park program with about 800 athletes from various grounds and coaches O’Reilly O’Brien Mathews and O’Donnell. Windshield discussion appears, along with Uhlan and other stars expected at Readville, plus amateur games at Barnstable Fair and other track rowing aims.
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Wood Island Park
Mast
Boston
O'Reilly
O'Brien
Mathews
O'Donnell
Six day bicycle race formats in Boston history
The discussion asks whether a six day race in Boston ever started at midnight Sunday and ended Saturday midnight or used a 12 hours a day format. It notes Irish American William Carrigan of the Red Sox. It confirms a grounder play ruled fielder's choice, and asks if postponement decisions for doubleheaders lie with the home manager. It queries B J Wefers' 100 yard dash record of 98 58.
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Boston
William Carrigan
Red Sox
B. J. Wefers
Farrington Reaches Final in White Mountain Golf Tourney
The White Mountain golf championship narrowed to finals with H P Farrington of Woodland meeting HW Brown of St Andrews to decide the title. Bottome edged W J Travis two and a half holes to one up in the second round.
Boston Men Win Chess Masters and Prizes
The Congress of the New York State Chess Association closed in Rochester New Hampshire with John L. Clark of Boston winning the masters tourney. R. T. Block of Brooklyn Ki G Daniel and G H Walscott of Boston shared second and third prizes. D F Searle of Rome NY took first in Class A with Dr P B Lepper of Boston and D W Waller of Seneca Falls sharing second.
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Rochester
N. H
Congress
New York State Chess Association
John L. Clark
Boston
R. T. Block
Brooklyn
Ki. G
Daniel
G. H. Walscott
D. F. Searle
Rome
N. Y
P. B. Lepper
D. W. Waller
Seneca Falls
Champion Uhlan Arrives at Readville Track for Tryout
Uhlan, the trotting king, arrived at Readville Trotting Park from Cleveland under caretaker P. F. Logan with two grooms. Trainer Doc Panner did not accompany the horse but is expected later. The horse is in fine health and heavier than last year. a tryout is scheduled today.
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Uhlan
P. F. Logan
Doc Panner
Munsey Tourists Reach Harrisburg For Night Stop
The Munsey historic tour autos arrived in Harrisburg Pennsylvania and were parked for the night. They will depart tomorrow morning for the final leg to Washington with a welcome by the Harrisburg Motor Club.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Washington
Motor Club of
Umpire Duffy Called To Brookline Game Today
New England league umpire Tommie Duffy is expected to call the 918-5 Brookline game today at 11 o'clock with potential advantages noted in advance of the contest.
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Tommie Duffy
Brookline
England Uses Bombardier Wells as White Hope
In a rare, controversial choice England fields Bombardier Wells as a symbolic hope. He is accepted and placed at the extreme foot of the batting order, highlighting racial implications in selection.
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Bombardier Wells
England
Cant Stop That Note on New Football Rules
A fragment notes that new football rules remove pepper from the pastime, leaving only limited spicy language among coaching staff during halves.
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