Larned Defends U S Lawn Tennis Title at Newport
William A. Larned of Summit New Jersey defended the U S lawn tennis championship at Newport against William J Clothier of Philadelphia The match went five sets with Larned taking the first two and the last sets and Clothier winning the middle two 6-1 6-2 5-7 1-6 6-1
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Newport
R. I
United States
William A. Larned
Summit
N. J
Newport Casino
William J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Larned Extends Title Streak In National Tennis Circuit
In a fifth decade long career on the American courts Larned secures his third straight championship win surpassing Wrenn with Sears still holding seven titles. Clothier previously claimed the 1906 championship as Larned moves toward a second three leg haul with two cups.
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Larned
R. D. Wrenn
Richard D. Sears
Clothier
Sandy Ferguson Quits in Eighth Round Fight
In New York at the Fairmont Club on August 27 Sandy Ferguson quit in the eighth round of a 10 round bout with Joe Jeanette.
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New York
Sandy Ferguson
Joe Jeanette
Fairmont Club
Finish of bout ends in towel throw and rule breach
The fight ended in the eighth round when Sandy grabbed Jeanette and pulled him to the floor. The crowd shouted quitter compelling Sandy to rise. Ferguson traded blows, Jeanette struck Ferguson, and a towel was thrown into the ring followed by Sandy's second leaping in, ending the match.
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Sandy
Jeanette
Ferguson
Catchers Kahoe and Blankenship Released by Washington
Aug. 27 two catchers Mike Kahoe and Cliff Blankenship were released by the Washington American League club. Kahoe formerly played for the Chicago Nationals and Blankenship went to Idaho in 197 and signed Walter Johnson, the Washington pitcher.
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Cleveland
Mike Kahoe
Cliff Blankenship
Kahoe
Chicago Nationals
Blankenship
Idaho
Walter Johnson
Washington
Fracas Between Mack Cobb Signals Tight AL Championship Battle
The piece notes a heated exchange between Connie Mack and Ty Cobb as a sign of ongoing AL title tension. It recalls past clashes, and suggests Cobb’s on field tone contrasts with Mack’s strong remarks. Also references Ketchel Langford bout chatter and a mystery chalk line behind home plate discussed by Miah Murray.
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Connie Mack
Ty Cobb
Tiger
Frank Chance
Chicago Cubs
Cy Seymour
New York Giants
Mack
Cobb
Athletics
Connie
Miah Murray
Miah
Umpire Riddles and Baseball Bets in Readers’ Q&A
Readers hear Duffey answer sports questions in a Post column. The column covers baseball trivia, player moves, pitching feats, and rule queries, with names like Connie Mack Ban Johnson Corbett Jeffries and Bender.
Lipton Aims to Challenge Again for America's Cup
Thomas Lipton declares he will renew his bid to bring the America's Cup to Ireland despite a rule that requires the challenger to sail to the contest under its own bottom. He argues the New York Yacht Club rule hampers foreign entrants and urges modification to reflect modern yacht design and naval science.
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the Republic
Fitzgerald
Sir Thomas Tipton
Ireland
Sir Thomas
New York Yacht Club
Republic
Thomas Lipton
Baid
Shamrock I
Bigney Falls Short in Boston Light Swim Attempt
Charlie Bigney failed in his bid to reach Boston Light yesterday. He requested to be drawn from the water before completing two miles of the course.
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Charlies
Bigney
Boston Light
See-Saw Game Finally Goes In the Doves Won
Boston and Cincinnati clashed at the South End in a nine inning tilt that saw a seesaw battle until a ninth inning rally. Curtis held Cincinnati to a few hits while Gasper issued eight walks as Boston edged ahead with timely hits and a decisive score in the final frame. The Doves outhit the Reds and benefitted from Curtis’ steady mound work and a late run producing error by the visitors.
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Cincinnati
South End
Doves
Curtis
Gasper
Griffith
Reds
Clark
Bescher
Jack Coffey
Dave Shean
George Graham
Paskett
Hoblitzer
Mitchell
Shean
Graham
Egan
Becker
Thomas
Downey
Béeaumont
Paskert
Alphonse and Gaston
Beaumont
Ergan
Sweeney
Lobert
Autrey
Bates and St. Louis Game Notes Stolen Bases
St. Louis players Grant Magee Dooin Bates Titus McQuillan Kenetchy combined for multiple steals as Beebe and McQuillan yielded walks and baserunners. Left on base totals reached Philadelphia nine and St. Louis twelve with numerous strikeouts and a late two hour fifteen minute game time.
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Philadelphia
A. E. Grant
Beebe
Eer Enee
Louwis Ree Ween
Lau
Doomn
Titus
Grant
Raleigh
Innin
Melter
McQuillan
Bates
Magee
Dooin
Kenetchy
St. Louis
Balle
Scanlon
Gier
Willis Holds the Dodgers Runless
Pittsburg batted Wilhelm freely, scoring five times aided by errors. Brooklyn could do nothing with Willis. A running catch by Burch in the eighth inning was a feature. Lennox was ejected in the third for kicking on a decision.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Wilhelm
Willis
Burch
Lennox
Giants Build Huge Lead But Cubs Rally For Win
Chicago defeats New York 8 to 6 after trailing 5 0. The Cubs win in the ninth on Schulte's double scoring Evers as Tinker hits two more homers and Devlin slides out after bat slips. Overall and Higginbotham handle mound duties for the Cubs, while Wiltse and Raymond struggle.
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Chicago
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Evers
Sheckard
Doyle
Bridwell
Raymond
Wiltse
Tinken
Higginbotham
Chance
Devlin
Archer
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Ciak
Hofman
Tinker
Howard
Overall
Overell
Johnstone and
Klem
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Ewe
Steinfeldt
Fee Sea
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PO Doyle
Rae Seymour
McCormick
Ener
Murray
Eeesee
Ed Schafer
Willie Sorte
Raymon P
Eversees
Record 24 hour auto race opens at Brighton Beach
Brighton Beach New York Aug 28 24 hour race begins with ten top drivers on a hard track watched by 15000 spectators and 800 cars. Early events include a 1 hour motorcycle race won by Walter Goerke and a six hour race for low priced cars won by the Hupmobile.
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N. Y
Walter Goerke
Renault
Basle
Raffalovich
Palmer-Singer
Lescault
Howard
Acme
Patcheke
Maynard
Vantine
Kayouh
Lozier
Heina
Cobe
Stearns
Gross
Mulford
Houpt
Robertson
Poole
Allen-Kingston
Hughes
Egicl
Fiat
de Palma
Parker
Rainier
Disbrow
Lund
Allen- Kingston
Trozier
Palmer- Singer
Haupt
Stage scheduling and openings across city theatres
The Castle Square Theatre opens with Clothes followed by The Convict's Sweetheart at Grand Opera House. Quincy Adams Sawyer extends a third week at the Orpheum. Labor Day lineups include Keegan's Pal at Park Theatre and The Gay Hussar at Boston Theatre. Amusements feature Wonder land, Cinderella parade, and Park entertainment amid extended schedules and previews.
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Castle Square
Grand Opera House
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Orpheum
Fadettes
Keith
Nichols
George Ade
Remington
Smith and Campbell
Park Theatre
Colonial
Tremont
Globe
Gaiety Theatre
Sadie Huested
Yankee Doodle Company
Howard
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Alice Gilbert
May Wentworth
Ida Watling
Lizette Howe
Marion Macey
Frankie Weston
Irene Goodwin
Watson
Columbia
Austin & Stone’s
Scenic Temple
Palace Theatre
Comique
Amenno
Wonderland
Teel
Vadueville
Norumbega Park
Volta
Otto Brothers
Marion
Heins
Dockson
Lucas
Dodge
Paragon Park
Fishing Trips Continue Afloat On Historic Steamer Lines
Aboard the King Philip and Satellite fishing trips remain open for several days as Bass Point peak season draws many visitors. The Cape Cod steamer runs daily to Provincetown, with Cape Ann service also offering a scenic voyage along the coast.
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King Philip
Bass Point
Cape Cod
Provincetown
Cape Ann
May Sutton Wins Women’s International Tennis Title
Miss May Sutton of California defeated Miss Hannam of Toronto formerly of England in the Niagara on the Lake international championship. She won in straight sets 6 3 6 3.
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Niagara-On-The-Lake
Ont
May Sutton
California
Miss Hannam
Toronto
England
Two Drivers Injured in Marshfield Fair Accident
An accident at the Marshfield Fair track left two drivers seriously hurt but not believed fatally harmed as crowds watched the event conclude its day.
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Marshfield
Sensational spill during second heat injures riders at Fair
In the 2:17 class Kathleen owned by C. E. McKenzie and Young Bayard owned by C. D. Tyler collided after Kathleen slipped in the first turn. Kathleen was helped by a groom, while Young Bayard sped on. James Russell of Auburn, Me., driver of Young Bayard, and Edward Soule of North Cohasset sustained injuries. Russell suffered a broken rib and facial wounds, Soule required an hour of medical care and possibly internal injuries. No harm to the horses.
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A. L. Powers
Kathleen
C. E. McKenzie
Cohasset
Young Bayard
C. D. Tyler
Whitman
Edward Soule
North Cohasset
James Russell
Auburn
Russell
Soule
Collins Reveals Strategy For 25 Mile Race At Revere
After workouts at the Revere track, cyclists Ilmer Collins Galvin Pat Logan and Denny Connolly discussed race plans for the four cornered 25 mile event. Connolly with a five lap handicap shows form as a dangerous rival while Fred Stillman leads a strong amateur crowd in the 10 mile open.
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Revere
Ilmer Collins
Galvin
Collins
Pat Logan
Denny Connolly
Tom Connolly
Fred Stillman
Combination Park Races Set With 12 Events This Afternoon
Combination Park Medford hosts 12 races this afternoon as the Fellsway Driving Club aims for matinee parity with its season. Labor Day features a big card with two professional races offering $200 purses at mile heats best three in five. Entries for the 2:30 and 2:19 trot and pace close Thursday September 2 with Knapp Forshner Medford Inn Stable Medford.
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Medford
Fellsway Driving Club
Labor Day
Knapp Forshner
Medford Inn Stable
Revenue cutters arrive for Marblehead yacht races
Marblehead reports the revenue cutters Androscoggin Mohawk and Seminole have joined the harbor ahead of next weeks international yacht race featuring American and German boats. The Acushnet is due to complete the patrol fleet arriving tomorrow to clear the course.
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Marblehead
Acushnet
Sail plan outlines three mile narrow course and events
The article describes a narrow three to four mile course for sonder yacht week with patrol by revenue cutter launch tenners. It notes three key features: Sept 1 illuminations, Sept 7 governor Draper dinner, and Sept 9 cups presentation on the Mayflower by President Taft. The dinner and presentation programs are nearly complete.
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Revenue Cutters
Sonder Yacht Week
Record rifle match sets new marks at Camp Currie
Midshipman H O Roesch of Oregon stunned the field at Camp Currie with a 195 of 200 slow fire on long-range targets, securing the national individual rifle match win among 623 competitors and a 380 total. Gold medals went to Roesch 330 Sayer 328 Giffon 327 Stewart 326 Martin 326 Lindroth 325 Stemple 325 Wilson 324 Gale 323 Galdner 323 Pearson 323. Silver honors included Caughey 328 Hall 328 Upton 322 Stiles 321.
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Camp Currie
H. O. Roesch
Oregon
Roesch
UW. S. Naval Academy
G. Sayer
R. C. Giffon
R. P. Stewart
W. A. Martin
Ohio
D. W. Wentworth
Maine
EB. Lindroth
Illinois
J. O
Boxing Notes from Salem A A opening show lineup
Boxers set for the Apollo A A indoor card in Salem next Monday night with Young Jack Johnson meeting Billy Dingle in the final bout, Mike Sweeney facing Gus Rogers in the opener, and Lippo vs Murphy in a 10 round semi final. Other bouts include Porky Flynn against Sailor Burke in a 12 round main event, Glover vs Nixon in a prelim, Malia vs McDougall, and Baker vs Dyson. Letter for Matty Baldwin.
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Salem
Jack Johnson
West End
Billy Dingle
Lynn
Mike Sweeney
Boston
Gus Rogers
Young Lippo
Teddy Murphy
Porky Flynn
Sailor Burke
New York
Armory Club
Bill McKinnon
Triple A
Johnny Glover
South
Pures
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Pittsburg
Young Nixon
Cambridge
Mike Malia
Angus McDougall
Bantams
South Boston
Max Baker
Young Dyson
Providence
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