Patterson Beats Washburn in Five-Set Tennis Thriller
In Forest Hills the 38th national turf tennis championships saw Patterson of Australia defeat Watson Washburn of New York 7-5 1-6 6-1 8-6 6-1 in a two hour match watched by 7000 spectators. Williams, a 1914 1916 champion, crushed Wills E. Davis in straight sets.
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San Francisco
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Seattle
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Dallas
Mariondale Triumphs In Readville Massachusetts Stake
A large Readville crowd watched Mariondale defeat Mc Gregor the Great in the Massachusetts Stake at the Readville Grand Circuit meeting. The day featured a strong card and first class sport, with supporters surprised by the upset in the championship race.
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Obituary: Andy Sockalexis Dies in Old Town
Andy Sockalexis the Penobscot Indian and famed marathon runner died at his home in Old Town Maine yesterday. He was a celebrated figure in long distance racing.
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Sockalexis the Old Town Marathon Star and Olympian
Sockalexis, a famed Old Town Indian runner from Maine, starred in the Boston Marathon from 1911 to 1913 finishing second twice and fourth in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. He hailed from the Micmac lineage, allied with the North Dorchester Club, and endured a long lung illness after a celebrated career.
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Robinson to Fight Frank Carbone in Waterville Labor Day
Manager Jim McDonald confirms local boxer George Robinson will meet Frank Carbone in Waterville Maine on Labor Day. After the bout Robinson would be available for bouts with Johnny Wilson or Harry Greb.
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George Robinson
Frank Carbone
Waterville
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Harry Greb
Trot Racing Notes From a Busy Meeting
The program featured the son of Peter the Great narrowly losing to Tommy Murphy's Mariondale in two heats while Mariondale had earlier beaten the Boston trotter at Cleveland. Molly Knight won in 2 06 1 4 and Direct C Burnett captured two heats to a straight victory. Lon McDonald guided Little Peter to a clear win in the 2 14 pace with notable performances from Periscope and Wilkes Brewer and a strong showing by Prince Loree and Busys Lassie. The W J McDonald Stake for trotting teams drew interest as the day closed.
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Trotting Stars Duel In Grand Circuit Match Race
The feature today pits Lu Princeton and Mable Trask in a premier Grand Circuit match race. Lu Princeton holds multiple world marks, while Mable Trask is hailed as the era’s top mare with records rivaling Hamburg Belle. Dr Kulburn and Alfred King drive for Mr McDonald, with Almah and Brignola and Bob Everett and Gloria among rivals.
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Amos Strunk Out With Bad Knee To End Season
Popular Amos Strunk has endured a bad knee for over two weeks and left the team on the last Western trip. He may not return to the game this year, leaving Connie Mack's squad short in center.
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Amos
Dempsey Sees 10 Round Bouts Possible In Michigan
Jack Dempsey said in Detroit that the new Michigan boxing law allowing 10 round bouts will enable championship contests in the state and that he will face the next challenger in Michigan if feasible.
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Jack Dempsey
Michigan
Yankees Rally For Doubleheader Sweep Over Senators
New York defeats Washington in both games of a doubleheader. In the 14 inning opener, Mays beats Johnson 5 to 4. The nightcap ends 6 to 3 as Mogridge and Harper allow six hits each and Pratt drives in two with a fifth inning single.
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Labor Day Regatta Sets 13 Events on Charles River
New England Amateur Rowing Association closes entries for the Labor Day regatta on the Charles River Basin with 13 events kicking off at 9 o'clock. Clubs entering include Union Riverside Cambridge Farraguts West Lynn Boston Interscholastic Rowing Association Package Machine Company Atlanta Worcester Crescent Samoset. Mayor Peters secured 400 dollars to fund the regatta and entrance fees will be refunded.
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Beckett McGoorty Fist Clash Set For Olympia Fight
London reports show English champion Joe Beckett favors Eddie McGoorty over Fred Fulton for September 2 at Olympia. promoter Charles Cochran backs Fulton as substitute. Townley of Liverpool to face Fulton. If Beckett wins and Fulton prevails, a Britain title match could follow.
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Eddie McGoorty
Fred Fulton
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O'Rourke
Fulton
Charles B. Cochran
Arthur Townley
Liverpool
Townley
England
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Phillies End Nine-Game Slide With 14–2 Win Over Giants
Philadelphia stopped its nine game skid by crushing New York 14 to 2. Winters struggled early, then Hogg shut down the Giants as Meusel extended his hitting streak to 14 games. Key hits included two doubles by Hogg and a three base hit by Kelly, with Blackburne and Paulette among the run producers.
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Neck and Neck Batters Track Giants Yankees in Home Stretch
The Giants and Yankees are neck and neck in batting as the homestretch approaches. The Yankees lead by a point with a .267 average to the Giants' .266. The Yankees have 40 more singles and 1010 hits to 970 for the Giants.
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A to Go for Title with Doyle Adair in Main Bout
Paul Doyle and Barney Adair clash in a lively Commercial A.C. program tonight. The matchmaker boasts of an even pairing and a fight that should yield a standout performance, recalling how both men previously troubled Terrible Terry Brooks.
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A.C
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Doyle Eyes Big Bout With Adair at Commercial A C
In Lawrence last Saturday Doyle, a top contender, challenged Young Kirby and nearly substituted for Shevlin when needed. He awaits a chance to defeat Adair by a wide margin to force Kirby to heed his challenge. Both boxers seek a defining victory at the Commercial A C event tonight.
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Young Kirby Corcoran
New England
Barney Adair
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Lawrence
Soldier Slugger
Shevlin
Xmboby
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Commercelal A. C
Doyle Faces Adair In Crucial Boxing Showdown
The piece argues a survival of the fittest struggle between boxers Doyle Adair and Kloby. Doyle uses a ripping method and is favored to outbox Kloby. If Doyle defeats Adair tonight he could become the Lawrence fighter's next main opponent.
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Lawrence
Myopia First Team Wins Warren Trophy
In Norwood at Forbes Field the Myopia first team defeated the second team in the Warren Memorial cup final, 20 goals to 6. Rice and Burrage starred as Burrage carried the ball the length of the field for scores while teammates rode clear paths, leading to a one sided Polo victory today.
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Baseball Scores From Southern Association Night
Chattanooga beats Memphis 4 to 2 and New Orleans defeats Atlanta 8 to 6. Birmingham shows a score percentage not clear while Mobile wins 1 and Little Rock 2 to Nashville 1.
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Birmingham
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Little Rock
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