Cornell Routs Leanders in Approximate Heat Protest Looms
Cornell eight wins trial heat at Henley amid claims Leander rowers were not ready to start. Leanders protest anticipated. Cornell led from start to finish as crowds cheered from tow paths along the Thames. Other races feature Argonauts vs London Rowing Club and Oxford clubs claiming multiple cups and dash results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henley-On-Thames
Cornell
Ithaca
New College
Berks
Cornells
C. S. Francis
Willard
Trinity Hall Triumph In Grand Challenge Cup
The Trinity Hall crew won the Grand Challenge Cup by four lengths, beating the London Rowing Club, with the first heat won by London against Argonauts of Toronto. The second heat saw the Britons from Bt on beat Thames Rowing Club by a length and a quarter. The day featured a near perfect rowing conditions and notable American spectator presence aboard the Rouge et Noire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Hails
London Rowing Club
Argonauts
Toronto
Bton
Thames Rowing Club
Trinity Hall
Temple Island
Rectory
Fawley Court Boat House
Thames
Eton College
Eton Boys
NEW College
New College of Oxford
Cornell
Eton
United States
Bayard
Seth Low
Columbia College
Charles Dudley Warner
Grace
Messrs
Douglas
Samuel Sothern
F. H. Howell
No title provided for Narragansett racing day calamity
Providence July 9 heavy track due to continued rain at Narragansett Racing Association meeting. Attendee Loud, aided by attorney, sued track lessee J M Crosby after being ejected for alleged touting and gaining entry with a complimentary badge. Lamb Baldwin linked to suit. Races slow. Phobus led a circuit before jockey could regain control. Results list multiple purse events with times from 58 1 4 to 1 48.
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Providence
Narragansett Racing Association
J. M. Crosby
William Loud
Loud
Baldwin
Phobus
Faithless
Sheedy
Pee ” i Eee
Simone Kiake Ney
Ren Cruz
Red Pat
O'Ay
Sonerighs
Clarus
McClain
Jill
J. Lamley
Onalaska
Chugnut
Scott
Santuzza
A. Ball
Cass
Boop
Hallstone
Burck
Salpiahae Fae
Sir Dixon, Jr
Kataalke Cae
Yaass
Horse Race Entries For Today Note Multiple Furlongs
Today's program lists six furlongs Maple Prince Chugnut 115 Laura Davis Devola Argentina Tomoka pace 106 and more. Subsequent races show Red Pat Philomena Dalgretti Poly dora 101 Lady Richmond Edna May Vent Red Top Ettarre 93 and others. Third race features Logan Laurel Sir John Mendicant Curious. Fourth race includes Cheops Del Coronado Miss Blanche R Torres dale Tarentum Onndee Mary Nance Miss Elizabeth Imposition 99. Fifth race spans one and one eighth miles Santiago Frontenac Clarus Tartufte.
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Maple Prince
Chugnut
Laura Davis
Devola
Argentina
Tomoka
Pace
Red Pat
Milton T
Philomena
Dalgretti
Polydora
Lady Richmond
Edna May
Vent
Red Top
Ettarre
Logan
Laurel
Sir John
Lodi
Copyright
Mendicant
Curious
Cheops
del Coronado
Blanche R
Torresdale
Tarentum
Onndee
Mary Nance
Elizabeth
Santiago
Frontenac
Clarus
Tartufte
Navy Yard Inspection and Dolpin Voyage Delayed
Assistant Secretary McAdoo toured the Navy Yard with Commander Joseph N. Miller in the morning. The Dolpin did not sail yesterday and will likely depart once the storm passes. McAdoo may sail today and will visit Portsmouth Navy Yard Bar Harbor returning to Boston for the naval brigade muster on July 29.
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United States
Dolphin
McAdoo
Navy Yard
Joseph N. Miller
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Bar Harbor
Boston
Naval Brigade
Children’s Health Fund Officers Elected For Ensuing Year
The fund’s meeting elected William E. Litchfield as president Stephen B. Smith as vice president George W. Averell as treasurer William J. Foley as secretary the Rev A P Sharp and Rev J P Kennedy and George H Richards as trustees A fundraiser musical and stereopticon event will be held in Association Hall July 11 to aid more destitute children this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Health Fund
William E. Litchfield
Stephen B. Smith
George W. Averell
William J. Foley
A. P. Sharp
J. P. Kennedy
George H. Richards
Association Hall
Boylston and
Berkeley Streets
All Wheelmen Endorse Butcher Cyclometer Worldwide
The Butcher Cyclometer is praised as a perfectly correct chronometer used on 13 cars from Maine to California. It is claimed as the only cyclometer used in Europe and for measuring all distances in bicycle read books. Wheelmen across regions especially around Boston accept it without question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
California
Europe
WN. E
Boston
Broke Even In A Doubleheader On Ten Innings
Great pitching and fielding by both teams produced a tight second game. Close decisions by Emilie nearly drove the Grand Wild on other diamonds, as tests continued across venues.
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Emilie
Baseball matchups across leagues and cities
National League pairings include Boston at Louisville New York at Cleveland Brooklyn at Pittsburg Washington at Cincinnati. New England League games Bangor at New Bedford Portland at Brockton Lewiston at Pawtucket Augusta at Fall River. Eastern Association showings Buffalo at Rochester Syracuse at Toronto Wilkesbarre at Providence Scranton at Springfield.
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Boston
Louisville
New York
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Washington
Cincinnati
NEW England
Bangor
New Bedford
Portland
Brockton
Lewiston
Pawtucket
Augusta
Fall River
Eastern Association
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Toronto
Wilkesbarre
Providence
Scranton
Springfield
Pittsburg Wins Doubleheader in Exposition Park Thriller
The Exposition Park crowd of about 6000 saw two tightly fought games. Pittsburg beat Boston 4 3 in the first as Dolan and Hart dominated until the ninth. In the second, ten innings decided the outcome with Pittsburg prevailing after late rallies and fielding feats.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Exposition Park
Pirates
Dolan
Hart
Duffy
McCarthy
Nash
Bierbauer
Beckley
Tucker
Cross
Ryan
Stenzel
Smith
Nichols
Clingman
Sugden
Merritt
Donovan
Bostonians
Reds Dominate Doubleheader Over Brooklyn in Two Games
Cincinnati swept Brooklyn in a July afternoon doubleheader. In the opener the Reds won 6 to 5 in 12 innings with Tredway homering and Cincinnati outhitting 7 to 12. The nightcap ended at the end of Brooklyn’s half of the eighth due to darkness as Cincinnati led 6 to 1 in a 6 to 1 final. attendance was about 6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Reds
Tredway
Dwyer
Murphy
Stein
Dailey
Weed
Rhines and
Vaughn
Daub
Grim
St Louis Triumphs In Fifteen Inning Slugfest
St Louis won a 19 day game lasting thirteen innings with Breitenstein dominating early relief and Clarkson pulled after three. The 3000-strong crowd saw a tense contest as St Louis edged Baltimore 1120000000001 to 2010000100 004 with ten hits each and four errors apiece.
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ST. Louis
Clarkson
Breitenstein
Baltimore
Otten
Miller
Esper and Robinson
New York Edges Chicago In Tight Ballgame
A 7 to 6 decision for New York over Chicago tied up by a bases on balls in the third inning and a Lange error. Rusie and Griffith pitched superbly in a pitchers duel as Chicago left two on in the ninth. Attendance 6000. Hits New York seven Chicago six. Errors New York three Chicago two. Batteries Rusie Farrell Griffith Kittridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Fuller
Lange
Rusie
Griffith
Farrell
Kittridge
Cleveland Beats Philadelphia In Sloppy Baseball Tilt
Cleveland won 9 to 3 over Philadelphia in a high error game. Buckley wild pitched to second base three times and Taylor issued seven walks. Attendance was 1,000 as Cleveland collected 11 hits to Philadelphia's 10 with 1 error by Cleveland and 3 by Philadelphia. Batteries Wallace and O Connor for Cleveland. Taylor and Buckley for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Clevelands
Philadelphia
Buckley
Taylor
Wallace
O’connor
Exciting Ninth Inning Fors Fall River Victory Over Augusta
Fall River defeats Augusta 4 to 1 after a four-run ninth inning that broke open a tight game. Dilworth tossed a strong start, holding the locals to four singles until that decisive ninth. Base hits totaled nine for Fall River and nine for Augusta. two errors by Fall River and none by Augusta. Lincoln and Rollins shared pitching duties with Dilworth and Butler behind them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Dilworth
Augusta
Eoeesee
Lincoln
Rollins
Butler
New Bedford Beats Bangor in High-Scoring Game
New Bedford powered to a 17 to 12 win over Bangor after late scoring bursts. Sullivan lasted six innings before Doe relieved him, with Drinkwater and Hayes handling the late work for Bangor and New Bedford respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Drinkwater
Sullivan
Doe
Bangor
Sharp
Hayes
Portland Beats Brockton On Sullivan's Fine Delivery
Portland defeated Brockton 9 to 1 as Sullivan dominated the mound allowing 14 hits to Brockton's 7. Corbett starred at second base with a standout defensive showing while Miller was hit freely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Sullivan
Miller
Corbett
Portland
Terrien
Manning
Toronto Beats Syracuse In Hitting Trip In Eastern League
Toronto defeated Syracuse in a close game with nine errors and many walks. Freeman, Smith and Simon hit home runs as Day and Gray allowed heavy hits. Kilroy failed in two innings. Attendance 600. line score shows Toronto 13 Syracuse 12.
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Toronto
Ont
Syracuse
Day
Gray
Kilroy
Freeman
Smith
Simon
Lake
Hess
Rochester Defeats Buffalo In Slugfest At Home
Rochester beat Buffalo 15 to 3 as Harper pitched well and Breckinridge hit a homer. Sweeney starred at short and the Rochester defense struggled early for six Buffalo hits. Attendance was about 2000 with Rochester 19 hits to Buffalo six and three Rochester errors to five by Buffalo.
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Rochester
N. Y
Wadsworth
Rochesters
Harper
Buffalo
Sweeney
Bisons
Breckinridge
Eseerss
Seseeees
Harper and Berger
Dowse
YACHTING NOTES PROMINENT REGATTA EVENTS AND INCIDENTS
A. T. Bliss calls a 8 o'clock Parker House meeting to discuss protests at the city regatta. Hampstead Harbor Club schedules its annual regatta next Saturday on Long Island Sound off Glen Cove. Open to Yacht Racing Union members. Ivanhoe ran onto a rock near Salt Island, West Brooket but floated off with minor damage. Manchester Yacht Club opens a new club house at Gloucester on July 17 inviting Corinthian and astern clubs. South Boston Yacht Club squadron reaches Portland. Navarch draws attention and Mabel F. Swift matches pace with Navarch from Kittery to Portland.
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A. T. Bliss
Parker House
Hampstead Harbor Club
Long Island Sound
Glen’ Cove
Yacht Racing Union
Ivanhoe
Seely Brothers
New York
Salt Island
West Brooket
Manchester Yacht Club
Gloucester
Corinthian and
Astern
South Boston Yacht Club
Portland
Morrill
Navarch
Mabel F. Swift
George Bruce
Kittery
Boxing whispers and match talks from Boston to London
A Boston sport page column reports on attempts to arrange Creedon versus Frank Craig under the National Sporting Club of London, with £40 purse discussed and backers seeking quick agreement. Mentions Boxer Dixon and local chatter about trainers and opponents. notes improvements in health of the writer Rob Roy.
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National Club
Dan Creedon
Frank Craig
National Club of London
Creedon
John D. Hopkins
Boston
Colonel Hopkins
Rob Roy
Billy Reed
Dorchester
South East Harbor
Joe Mullin
South Boston
Marty McCue
Fred McGufff
Jim Mellen
Worcester
Patsey Sheppard
Bowery
South End
Shep
Mellen
Dan Murphy
Dixon
Dallas
Texas
Chelsea
O'Donnell
Choynski
Boxing Weight Revisions Stir Debate Across Camps
Boxing editors from Chicago and Philadelphia clash on new weight classes with lists of current weight ranges and notable fighters. Letters discuss whether new scales are feasible with fighters like Barry, Dixon, Walcott, Fitzsimmons, Maher and Smith cited as benchmarks.
Bicycle racing and gear push as army and clubs adopt wheels
A New York paper notes bicycles in the military at Fort Schuyler with two artillery companies ready for service and twenty wheelmen among 110 privates, while racing circles discuss 1896 patterns, tire tests, and Labor Day meets. The piece covers Johnson’s popularity, forthcoming White Mountain trips, and Rhode Island fair plans for a bicycle track and tournament with large cash prizes.
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New York
Fort Schuyler
Merritt
George W. Gideon
Racing” Board
Sims
Walter Sanger
Waltham
McGinley
Johnson
Minneapolis
Toronto
Syracuse
Philadelphia
Quill Club
Massachusetts
Plymouth
N. H
North Conway
Portland
Riverside
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Henley
Leander
Fawley Court
C. M. Pittman
Oxford
Argonaut Rowing Club
London
St. John’s
Amsterdam
Lady Margaret
Cambridge
Henley Rowing Club
Trinity
Caius College
Kingston Rowing Club
Moseley Rowing Club
Guy Nickalls
Cornell C
Efemel
Leslee
Narragansett Park
Seema Sueds Aveul
Weeeeree
Nover
Petitioner
Sheedy Ladd
Winnegan
Miss Hannah
Imperial
Dolahran
Heehy
Devonshire St
Postoffice
Urbana, N.iy
Children's Health Fund Officers
Bostons
Attex
Ayer
Ccesseoses
Weer
New Yo
Pawtuees
Hawsey
Lowe
Hawley
Billy Nash
William
Long
Bemslie
Wren
A. E
Merrit
Saoie
Boston Covecescsee
Stout
Lem and
Emslie
A . Donovan
R.f
Seeweeaen
SS. Seeevaes Creseee
Clineman
Coesseveeenee
Ccssseereees
Blanchard & Farrar
Dock Seudre
Ee B. TB
PO. A. E
Bannon
Wilcesee Vesst
Crossingman
N H
Ised Ryan
Slie
Cooffee Cooler
Sporting Club of
Try
England
National Sporting Club of London
The
Chicago Daily News
West
B. H. Benton
Sporting Editor
Post
Jimmy Barry
Billy “Plimmer
George Dixon
Young Griffo
Joe Walcott
Fom Ryan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joseph Donovan
H. Walter Schlichter
Philadelphia Item
Benton
Slick
Riverside Boat Club
Don Hardigan
Kid Mulligan
Young Madden
Jimmie Sullivan
Bradfords
Ben McArthur
Riversides
Joe Ellershaw
Arthur Cove
Ike McArthur
Lewis Sullivan
William Casey
Denver
Ed Smith
Peter Maher
Maher
Goddard
Joe Goddard
Casey
O’brien-Mcdonough
Gladstone Athletic Club
Lowell
Jack Mcnonough
Dick O’brien
O’brien
O'Brien
Harry Tracey
Jack O’brien
Dick Newton
Coney Island
L’'Envoi
Rhode Island State Fair Association
America
Rhode Island Fair
H. B. Emery
Mt. Pleasant
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