Continental Day At Gunners Competition In 1903 Trap Shoot
July 15 reports an Interstate Association trap shooting event at Wellington Gunners. Amateur winner H B Buckwalter Reyesford Pa scored 88 of 100 in the preliminary handicap. Other high amateurs: G S McCarthy Philadelphia 87 W B Severn Philadelphia 87 A E Connolly New York 86. Professionals led by Near Atgar Plainfield N J 89 and J M Hawkins Baltimore 86. The morning program included six events totaling 95 targets with top amateur scores by B E N Hurd Albany and H W Kahler Davenport at 88. Horace Kirkwood New England amateur champion won the official practice match with 179 of 190.
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H. B. Buckwalter
Reyesford
Penn
G. S. McCarthy
Philadelphia
W. B. Severn
A. E. Connolly
New York
Horace Co. Kirkwood
Boston
J. M. Hawkins
Baltimore
J. R. Taylor
Newark
Ohio
L. S. German
Aberdeen
J. A. R. Elliott
Neal Atgar
Plainfield
Kiowa Hits Sunken Ledge in Portland Bay Yacht Race Day
The yacht Kiowa owned by H. B. Whittier of the Boston Yacht Club struck a sunken ledge between Fort Georges and Little Diamond Island while returning from watching racers. Floated on the flood tide that night the crew remained aboard as they waited. The Portland and Boston clubs shortened events to race in Portland Bay and proceed to Five Islands next day.
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Boston
H. B. Whittier
Boston Yacht Club
Fort Georges
Little Diamond Island
Peak’s Island
Potts Harbor
Casco Bay
Portland Yacht Club
Magnolia
Five Islands
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Marie L
Nutmeg
Clorinda
Medric
Mildred
Brothers
Long Island
Cow Island
Hanley
al Kyris
Gwendolyn
Portland Club
Peak's Island
Sunshine
Athletes Start 1000 Mile Relay to Chicago
A New York relay kicked off from City Hall at 10 am with Herbert H. Rapp carrying a mayoral message to Mayor Busse of Chicago. Two thousand boys participate under YMCA auspices aiming to break records by July 21, with Lake Cayuga swimming as a highlight.
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City Hall
McClellan
New York City
Busse
Chicago
Broadway
Herbert H. Rapp
Young Men’s Christian Association
Lake Cayuga
Auburn
N. Y
Poughkeepsie
Messenger
Thankful for Perfect Results of Cuticura
Miss Teckla Pech of Highlandtown Maryland describes a long battle with severe eczema on ankles and feet. After hospital care and various remedies failed, she used Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent and was completely cured.
Baby's Delight and Mother's Comfort in Cuticura
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment touted as the great skin cure for infants and children. They cleanse purify and beautify skin scalp and hair while offering relief for burning eruptions and poor skin conditions in a mother’s daily routine. Complimentary claims include instant relief and a promise of purity and efficacy for various ailments and sensitive skin.
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Sword Otter
Drug & Fae
Bateure
Olympic events listed for tomorrow at the Stadium
London reports the Olympic program for tomorrow at the Stadium with cycling 100 kilometres and 1000 metres heats, athletics including the 10 mile walk heats and weight putting, swimming 260 metres breast heats and 400 metres final, diving heats, and gymnastics displays. Great Britain France and Sweden win gold medals with the United States earning one silver in the three mile team race and Cameron of the United States not starting in the 100 kilometre cycle race.
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London
Germany
Italy
Holland
Battersea
Great Britain
France
Sweden
United States
British Olympic Association
England wins two finals as international meet widens gap
The afternoon crowd grows but interest remains tepid for preliminaries as about 2000 athletes from many nations compete. England takes the 660 yard cycling and the three mile team race to push its gold tally to four while the United States has two silvers and a lone three mile team final finish. Sweden shocks distance events with Svanberg and Landquist leading heats, threatening England in the upcoming five mile final. France seizes gold in the 2000 metre tandem cycle. Sweden earns javelin record and silver medals go to Greece France and Great Britain.
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Norway
Germany
Sweden
Lemming
Cameron
Hanson
Lutz
France
England
Great Britain
United States
F. G. Bellars
New York Athletic Club
Voight
Edward P. Carr
Xavier Athletic Association
New York
Landquist
Svanberg
Hefferen
South Africa
Murphy
Robertson
Owen
Bellars
Carr
United State
Meadows
Fitzgerald
Galbraith
Canada
Greece
Johnson
Demangel
Neumer
Schill and Aufray
Hamlin
Brooks and Isaacs
J. F. Svanberg
Hawtrey
Athens
E. P. Carr
America
American League Batting Averages To July First
The official batting averages of the American League through July 1 were issued today. The top twenty hitters with a .280 or better are listed, reflecting their standings and statistics at that date.
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Chicago
Pop Anson Goes Broke in Bankruptcy Court
Chicago report says baseball figure Pop Adrian C. Anson faces bankruptcy amid suits by two creditors and a $3000 rental claim from Mrs. Charles P. Taft. He runs a semi pro team and a park. financial trouble blamed on political ventures and failed reelection efforts. John Kling of the Cubs may take over Anson billiard rooms.
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Chicago
Adrian C. Anson
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Anson
John Kling
Cubs
Anson Billiard
Sheppard Rejected by NYPD for Physical Disability
New York reports Melvin W. Sheppard, once Olympic sprint champion in London, was denied a police job due to physical disability. The rejection came after his application in New York.
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New York
Melvin W. Sheppard
London
Big summer clothing sale cuts to wholesale costs at Arons & Co
Vacationists seeking summer outfits will find savings at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets opposite this stock sale. Adolph Arons & Co. offers men's summer clothing at prices below wholesale cost attracting strong attention.
Auto Jump Embankment on Glidden Hower Trophy Run
A Blomstrom runabout driven by Christopher White of New York crashed off the road near Milford Pennsylvania while on the Philadelphia to Milford leg of the Glidden and Hower trophy tour. White and mechanic Bart Corey of Detroit escaped with bruises as the car plunged ten feet into an embankment, tree impact ending the run for the damaged vehicle. Six score cars survive, with no Glidden trophy leaders hindered by the day’s mud and grades as the 154 mile Albany leg looms tomorrow.
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Overland
Philadelphia
Reo
Lockwood
Pierce Arrows
Stoddard
Buffalo
Chicago
Rochester
Bay State
Cleveland
Columbia
Albany
Olympics Results From Athens Meet Summary
England wins three mile team race with Wilson Robertson Deakin Hallows and Coates in 14 minutes 39.6 seconds. Lemming of Sweden takes javelin with 178 feet 7 2 inches, setting a new mark, while American Bonhag places second. Multiple American entrants compete in distances and events including ten mile walk 3200 metre steeplechase and discus Greek style events with listed participants.
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England
Wilson
Robertson
Deakin
Hallows
Coates
America
Bonhag
Dull
Eisele
Trube
Colin
E. V. Lemming
Sweden
Czouras
Greece
Athens
E. P. Carr
Halstead
Hall
Jones
Lightbody
Spitzer
H. C. Young
Adams
Burroughs
Dearborn
Flanagan
Garrels
Griffin
Gillis
Harr
McGrath
Rose
Sheridan
Talbott
Poem Calls Fans to Support Cy Young Fund
Lawrence readers rally for Cy Young with lines praising his greatness and urging contributions to a tribute fund. The poem notes Young’s long record and enduring esteem among baseball fans, while inviting widespread support from Greater Boston and beyond.
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Rooters
Lawrence
Cy Young
Greater Boston
Walcott Loses to Robinson in Six Round Rattler
Chicago's Jack Robinson defeated Joe Walcott in six rounds at the Whirlwind A. C. Robinson used a crippled right and left stomach punches to control the bout. The strategy kept Walcott from landing a decisive swing before the final bell.
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New York
A. C
Jack Robinson
Chicago
Joe Walcott
Robinson
River City Scores: Regional Games Overview
In Waterbury-Bridgeport the game ended Waterbury 5 Waterbury 2. New Britain-Meriden posted 5 4 in New Britain. Holyoke-Holyoke defeated Hartford 6 0. Springfield-Springfeld edged New Haven 1 0 with Springfield-Springfeld taking the win.
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Waterbury
Bridgeport
New Britain
Meriden
Holyoke
Hartford
Springfield
Springfeld
New Haven
Off for Europe Charles Bobzin sails for European tour
Mr. Charles Bobzin general manager of the Oliver Ditson Company sails on the steamship Verina bound for Europe. He will be away several weeks with a tour of the British Isles and continent, amid a group of associates and friends bidding him bon voyage at the pier.
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Charles Bobzin
Oliver Ditson Company
Verina
Europe
Bobzin
British Isles
Best and quickest between Boston and Quebec by rail
Travel option between Boston and Quebec via Boston and Maine and Grand Trunk railways leaves Boston 4 PM arrives Quebec next morning 8 07. Return departs Quebec 7 PM arrives Boston 10 15 AM. Through sleeper Portland and Quebec via Grand Trunk with cafe parlor ears. Round trip $13.45. Tickets on sale July 18 19 20 21. Return by Aug 8 midnight. E H Boynton N E P A 360 Washington St Boston for tickets and details.
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Best
Cnlakentth
Boston
Quebec
Boston & Maine
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Portland
Grand Trunk
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Washington Street
West Point Names Football Officers and Schedule
West Point announces officers J W Beecham and A C Tipton to lead the football squad of 80 to 90 candidates. The 1908 schedule lists Tufts Trinity Yale Colgate Princeton Springfield W & J Villanova and Navy at West Point with the Navy game at Franklin Field Philadelphia.
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West Point
N. Y
J. W. Beecham
Seventeenth Infantry
A. C. Tipton
Fifth Infantry
Havana
Cuba
Military Academy
Tipton
Army
Beecham
Cornell University
Tufts
Trinity
Yale
Colgate
Princeton
Springfield Training School
Washington and Jefferson
Villa Nova
Navy
Naval Academy
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Moran Maclean Race Seen Likely To Be Close
Moran and MacLean prepare for a crucial forthcoming bicycle race next Saturday evening. Both riders showcase exceptional speed and stamina making the margin of victory hard to foresee and the outcome highly contested among followers.
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Jimmy Moran
Hugh MacLean
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