American Olympians Complain of Finnish Lodging And Oversight
Stockholm July 2 American athletes grumble over Finland as headquarters amid mismanagement by Commissioner Sullivan and staff. Trainer Mike Murphy bedridden, Lawson Robertson acting trainer as Halpin fails to secure gear and rubbers. Sleeping aboard ship hindered by late visitor receptions, morale and preparations suffer as the team endures disorder and neglect.
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Stockholm
Finland
America
Sullivan
Best
Lawson Roberston
A. C
New York
Mat Halpin
Halpin
Murphy
Sweden
Mike Murphy
Duffey's Column on Olympic Quarters and Local Games
The article critiques the Olympic committee for failing to provide suitable training quarters in Stockholm and cites past criticisms from 1906 Athens and 1908 London. It argues land training is preferable to shipboard, notes expense as a defense, and praises Major Briggs for organizing the July 4 Common games starting at 8 o'clock.
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Athens
Jim Sullivan
Matt Halpin
Stockholm
Briggs
Rules On Amateur Entry And On Day-Of Marks
A reader asks about amateur rules forbidding entry on game day and requiring a regulation entry blank by a set deadline. The note wonders if a handicapper may still grant a mark on the day of the Locust street games.
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Locust Street Grounds
Concord
N. H
Tris Speaker
Underhill Agency Announces Grinnell Electric Car
A. P. Underhill of the Underhill Company announces he has taken the Grinnell electric agency. The Grinnell is a four passenger coupe made in Detroit and may be equipped with pneumatic or Motz tires.
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A. P. Underhill
The
Underhill Company
Grinnell Electric
Detroit
Grinnell
Saylor’s Sickness Sparks Boston Arena Threat
Saylor, hailed as a fierce Indian apolis figure, supposedly longs to kill Matty Baldwin of Charlestown and arrived in Boston to confront him at the Pilgrim A. A. arena. About 2000 fans gathered to witness the planned confrontation and expected theatrics last night.
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Saylor
Indianapolis
Matty Baldwin
Charlestown
Boston
Baldwin
Pilgrim A. A
Baldwin Sparks Off Planned Fight As Saylor Falls Ill
The boxing card in Boston saw Baldwin replace Saylor after the fighter fell ill and could not compete at South Station. Rain checks issued for July 16 when Baldwin and Eddy Murphy clash again. Preliminary bouts included Eddie Mack vs Johnny Gallant in a draw and Chelsea’s Jerry Gaines vs Joe Nelson with multiple knockdowns.
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Saylor
South Station
Eddy Murphy
South Boston
Eddie Mack
Beachmont
Johnny Gallant
Chelsea
Mack
Gallant
Eddie
Boston
Jerry Gaines
Joe Nelson
Lawrence
Nelson
Jerry
Joe
Ross leads Massachusetts open golf at Oakley Country Club
Alex Ross of Brae Burn tops first 36 holes with 145 after a 71 and 74 at Oakley C C in Massachusetts open. Tom McNamara of Boston is second at 151, with P M Smith from the home club tied for last money positions at 158 in the amateur run. In Lansing, Grand Circuit trots pace 2:10 to 2:06 1 2, Joe Patchen II wins the 2:14 pace as Marigold breaks late in 2:16 trot.
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Brae Burn
Massachusetts
Oakley C. C
Tom McNamara
Boston
P. M. Smith
Alec Ross
Alec Campbell
Country
M. J. Brady
J. G. Campbell
Mt. Tom
Matt Campbell
G. L. Bowden
Tedesco
Tom Hucknall
Oakley
H. N. Raymond
Chestnut Hill
J. Kerrigan
Wollaston
Ralph Thomas
Framingham
Lansing
Mich
Joe Patchen II
Geers
Akar
Patchen
Ethelmere
Fanny
Baden
Miss Archdale
Marigold
Dictator Todd
Todd (Murphy
Lulu N.S
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EK. Benyon
Joe Patchen
B. H
Pleming
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Castle Dome
R. Seeee
Jelen Wilstar
Richley Sadie Gelbert
Shively
Ch. H
Lima G
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Nut Line
Ch. G
Hadley
Pretoria Mc
Pennock
B. G
H. Gray
Stretbrino Lad
Rodmey
Poy Bingars
Shutt
Present Series Is Crucial In Philadelphia Clash
Paul H. Shannon notes a six game set opening in Philadelphia as the pivotal test for the Athletics and Red Sox. The series may not settle the 1912 pennant yet will reveal how strong Boston’s title chances look and whether Stahl’s club can reach the ultimate victory.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Red Sox
Stahl
Motorsport Gossip and Champlain Dedication Details
The article previews Old Orchard Beach races with multiple 100 mile events and lists probable drivers for Stutz, National, Berkshire, Lexington, Bianchi and Jackson cars. It notes a Pope Hartford entry and small car contenders. It also covers the Champlain memorial lighthouse dedication at Crown Point and ceremony attendees including Dix and Mead. It mentions industry moves as Horace De Lisser leaves United States Motor Company for AjaxGrieb Rubber and Willys at his summer home.
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Old Orchard Beach
Stutz
Dave Lewis
John le Cain
Jack Rutherford
Harry Grant
Berkshire
Jim Esbeck
Lexington
Charley Basie
Messrs
Regan and
Cobe
Jacksons
Pope- Hartford
Flanders
Metz
Americans Train in Rain for Olympic Prep in Stockholm
In Stockholm July 2 the US Olympic training faced light rain that eased on the stadium tracks. James E. Wilson, US commissioner, was greeted by the Swedish crown prince and Colonel Black praising the American team. Clay bird shooting began with 2 targets per man. several shooters posted high breaks and 36 more qualified for tomorrow. Colas of France won the rifle event with 984 points, followed by Madsen of Denmark and Johansson of Sweden.
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Stockholm
United States
Crown Prince of
Sweden
Colonel Black
James E. Wilson
J. R. Graham
Chicago
A. A
A. F. Gleason
Boston
Goelden
Germany
Colas
France
Madsen
Denmark
Johansson
Local baseball notices seek fast youth and semi pro teams
Lakeville Blue Sox of Somerville invite 13 14 year old squads for July 6 and 20 at home with half fare for 10 men. Joseph Markey lists 18 Fitchburg Street Somerville. Notre Dames of South Boston seek strong semi pro teams after July 4 rest, with contact William H. Haynes 119 Broadway South Boston Tel 21082 evenings. Rangers of Quincy seek strong 18 19 year old away games for July 4 afternoon with full expenses for 10 men, contact Joseph Canale 17 Redman Street Quincy Mass. Western Electric Company team seeks fast amateur or semi pro teams for July 6 and July–August away dates with full expenses for 10 men, Manager Western Electric 30 Farnsworth Street South Boston Tel Fort Hill 2500.
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Lakeville Blue Sox
Somerville
Boston
Joseph Markey
Fitchburg Street
Notre Dames
South Boston
William H. Haynes
Broadway
Rangers
Quincy
Joseph Canale
Redman Street
Mass
Western Electric Company
Farnsworth Street
Fort Hill
Red Sox Face Strong Athletics as World Series Hope Looms
Boston teams show strong hitting fielding and pitching from Wood Hall and Bedient while the Athletics regroup under Coombs Bender and Plank. Barry and Murphy out, two games today and more through the week expected to test who will finally cop the title.
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Boston
Wood
Hall
Bedient
Athletics
Barry
Murphy
Coombs
Bender
Plank
Red Sox
Mackmen
Giants
Stahl
Boston Red Sox plan bleacher relocation at Fenway Park
The Boston management will move distant bleachers 50 feet nearer home plate and start work immediately, plus build a concrete sidewalk along the grand stand. Walsh, Fall River outfielder, has been purchased by the Red Sox.
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Fenway Park
Boston
Walsh
Fall River
Boston Red Sox
McVickar Chosen Track Captain by North Dorchester A A
William H. McVickar was elected captain of the track team for the upcoming year at a meeting of North Dorchester A A athletes. McVickar has served as coach of the team since joining the club and is a well known athlete in Greater Boston.
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M’vickar
North Dorchester A. A
William H. MceVickar
McVickar
Greater Boston
Connecticut League Scores Report
Hartford defeated Springfield 6 to 2 while Holyoke beat Bridgeport 7 to 2 and New Haven edged Waterbury 5 to 3 in league play.
Avenger Eastern Winner in Puritan Cup Regatta
Marblehead July 2 The Puritan cup trophy was won by H D Maxwell's sloop Avenger in the Eastern Yacht Club regatta. Elena skipped by Morton F Plant led the big schooner class, while Muriel chartered by Henry A Morss won second division schooners. Sayonara and Vianno contested for second, and conditions were variable with light to gusty winds.
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Marblehead
H. D. Maxwell
Avenger
Eastern Yacht Club
Robert W. Emmons
Morton F. Plant
Elena
Irolita
E. Walter Clark
Philadelphia
Muriel
Henry A. Morss
Princess
Taormina
Timandra
Sayonara
Vianno
Halfway Rock
Boston Light
Elaps
Flona
H. W. Clark
Mortel
H. A. Morss
S. Eaton
Demarest Lloyd
H. D. Maxwell Shimna
R. T. Paine
J. B. Fallon
W. F West
Wianno
A. W. Stevens
Puritan Cup Aventer
Elena Ee
Moewoerme Dee
Timandra Ee
Trolita Ee
Shimna
Taormina Eee
Princess Eereee
Maewesss
Braves Open Four Game Series Against Phillies
The Braves start a four game set with Philadelphia before heading west next Saturday. Since their New York trip they added Steve White the former Princeton pitcher and may use him in a game against the Quakers. Doc Miller may spell Cravath in right field as Cravath is not a sun fielder.
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Braves
Phillies
New York
Steve White
Princeton
Quakers
Doc’’ Miller
Cravath
Doc
Brooklyn plans autograph cornerstone at Ebbets Field
New York July 2. The cornerstone of Ebbetsfield the Brooklyn National league park will be laid Saturday morning July 6. Brooklyn fans are invited to send autographs to be placed in the stone and President Ebbets asks Sporting Writers Association members nationwide to contribute written sentiments for the occasion. Three Brooklyn clergymen will give addresses.
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New York
Ebbetsfield
Brooklyn National League Baseball Club
Brooklyn
Ebbets
Sporting Writers’ Association
Southern League scores wrap with Atlanta and Nashville results
In Atlanta first game Atlanta edged Mobile 8 to 5 with a later Mobile 9 to 1. At Nashville the first game ended Nashville 7 Montgomery 0 and the second finished Nashville 9 Montgomery 9. A Memphis vs New Orleans score shows Memphis 9 New Orleans 2. At Chattanooga Birmingham led 3 to Cus
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Mobile
Nashville
Montgomery
Montgom
Memphis
New Orleans
Chattavesga
Birmingham
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