Longwood Tennis Delights Crowd With Five-Set Epics
Olympic champions sail for home as Niles defeats Touchard and Behr outlasts Williams in two gripping five-set singles at Longwood. Niles then edges Touchard in a comeback five-setter as Behr bests Williams in a marathon finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwood
Niles
Touchard
Behr
Williams
STO As Ses Aa Geek
Wlio D'S
Os Bios Oe Hs
DTIC
W. J. Clothier
G. P. Gardner
Karl Behr
B. C. Wright
H. H. Hackett
L. Mahan
N. W. Niles
A. S. Dabney
McLaughlin
W. M. Hall
K. H. Behr
J. D. E. Jones
M. E. McLoughlin
R. N. Dana
Dabney
F. ©. Inman
R. N. Williams
Mc . Hall
J.O. Ames
G. F. Touchard
G. P. Gardner, Jr
Craig Biddle
J. Re E. Jones
L. H. Martin
W. ,Clothier
E. E. Perry
Gossip for Motorists
John N. Willys of the Willys-Overland Company visited the Connell-McKone offices and spends summer at Pride's Crossing. Charles Redden of Everitt Motors scouts 1913 plans while Lozier managers attend a Detroit convention. Concord New Hampshire police enforce 15 mph city speeds. Bay State Automobile Club counts among its dyed-in-the wool fans and sports experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Willys
Willys-Overland Company
Connell-McKone Company
Mr. Willys
Pride’s Crossing
Essex County Club
Bay State Automobile Club
Gilmore
Chase Langmaid
A. P. Underhill
Boxing prospects and Olympic echoes from Boston to Berlin
The piece previews Tommy O Keefe's hoped for return to local boxing, notes Charlie Harvey’s push to elevate amateur boxing at major contests, and reflects on the passing of an older guard as 1916 Berlin Olympics approach. It also mentions a planned Boston Elks athletic meet and possible reception for American Olympic athletes. It cites Johnny Mooney and the Pilgrim Club, and references figures like Johnny McGraw Rube Marquard Hannes Kolehmainen Jean Bouin Billy Queal Tom Longboat Al Shrubb and Abbie Wood in broader sports context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy O'Keefe
Matty Baldwin
Pilgrim A. A
Alex McLean
Johnny Mooney
Pilgrim Club
Armory A. A
O’ Keefe
Tommy
Charlie Harvey
New York Boxing Commission
Charlie
Olympic Committee
Johnny Bull
Uncle Sam
Mel Sheppard
Martin Sheridan
Ralph Rose
Ray Ewry
George Bonhag
Berlin
America
Boston
Stockholm
Boston Lodge of Elks
Billy Queal
Hannes Kolehmainen
Jean Bouin
Queal
Sweden
Land of the Stars
Johnson Kaufman bout stirs memories of 1909 world title
Column recalls the N E A A U sanctioned games at Spring Grove and Wellesley on Saturday. It notes a 1909 San Francisco world title bout where Johnson defeated Kaufman after a no-decision fight with Tommy. It also describes an infield fly rule scenario and a London bout where Wells beat Flynn in 20 rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Spring Grove
Wellesley
Johnson
al Kaufman
Kaufman
Tommy
San Francisco
Noweay
Co. Hiombardier Wells
Flynn
London
Finland Sails Toward Home From Stockholm
The steamship Finland carried American athletes and officials from Stockholm to Dover then via Vaderland to New York. James E. Sullivan Evert J. Wendell and William M. Sloane split duties. delegates from 17 nations formed a rules committee for the International Sports Association. Sweden led in military horse riding while the regatta opened with no U S entries and Toronto’s E R Butler won a single sculls heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Finland
Dover
Vaderland
New York
James E. Sullivan
Evert J. Wendell
England
William M. Sloane
Olympic Committee
International Sports’ Association
United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Hungary
Sweden
Lazaro
E. R. Butler
Toronto
Cravath Delivers Phillies Win in Chicago Series Opener
Cravath sparked Philadelphia to a 6 to 5 victory over Chicago in the opening game of the series. After Chicago briefly led, Cravath's third inning triple put the Phillies ahead and his towering homer to right field sealed the win as Moore faltered. The final tally: 6-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Baseball Games Wanted by Local Clubs and Teams
Multiple Boston area teams seek opponent schedules for July August and rest of season. Requests from St John Episcopals Bennett Jrs Pequots West End A A Beacons Calumets South Boston Harmarket Young Men’s Club and more list contacts, ages 12 14 or 15 16 and terms including half expenses and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Episcopals
Boston
Daniel Ware
Magee Street
Cambridge
Bennett Jrs
Somerville
Greater Boston
J. O'Hara
Joy Street
Pequots
East Cambridge
John Flannery
Thorndike Street
West End A. A
Revere Athletics
Millers
Reading
Vercy W. Valentine
Main Street
Stoneham
Mass
Tel
Esther W Dominates Kalamazoo Paper Mill Stake
Esther W a nine year old mare won the $10,000 Paper Mill stake for 2:11 class trotters in Kalamazoo Michigan. The debutant mare in the grand circuit this year delivered one of the best races in Kalamazoo with the largest crowd ever at a race meet.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Esther W
Esther W Dominates in 2:15 Pace Heats and Local Matches
Esther W suffered a poor showing at first but dominated the 2:15 pace, taking heats three and staging a close finish in the fourth as Baden faltered. Oakdale and Marigold chased Esther W with tight nose margins, while Beth Clark and Warner Hall split wins in the 2:22 pace. The report notes top local teams seeking players for July and August schedules.
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Baden
Esther W
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Berger
Geers
Marigold
Oakdale
the Wanderer
Miss Archdale
Chimes Hal
Major Odell
Bessie Bee
Jessie Direct
Beth Clark
Warner Hall
New York
Kalamazoo
Hal
M. H
Spy
Murphy
Snow
Bessie B
Parker
Ec. m
Dean
Moores
Cox
Bergen
Gr. S
CROW
Marigold B. m
Raden
Br. H
Rodney
Ee Bi
Hall
Benyon
Bradmont
B. G
Fleming
Flaget
Katherine FE
Wilson
Vana Major
Merriam
Water Carnival In East Boston Set For August At Wood Island Park
Arrangements are under way for the East Boston Swimming Club water carnival at Wood Island Park on Saturday afternoon August 17. The Bath Department trustees back the event with plans to include boys and girls aquatic contests, led by Matt Leary, with local stars anticipated to compete and business leaders funding prizes.
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East Boston
City of
Boston
Matt Leary
Wood Island Park
Swimming Organization
Giants Hit Camnitz and Adams, Win 10-2
New York defeated Pittsburg 10 to 2 as Camnitz and Adams were battered by the Giants. Mathewson puzzled the local batsmen in a game dated July 17 at Pittsburg.
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N. W. Niles
Boston
G. F. Touchard
New York
Niles
Touchard
New Yorker
Giants
Camnitz
Adams
Pittsburg
Mathewson
E. AB. R
Devore
Doyle
Seers
Becker
P Merkle
Creas
Murray
Hergog
Meyers
Fletcher
AB. R
Mensor
McKechnie
Ed Carey
Wagner
Ereeteeres Miller
Ereee Wilson
F . Ee
McCarthy
Eerene Gibson
Ceeeereree
aDonlin Eereeeee Camnitz
Coreesee Adams
Peevee
Gibson
Wilson
Carey
Herzog
Miller
Olympic Marathon Query and Local Athletics Details
A historical snippet questions whether South African t point scores in the Olympic Marathon at Sweden count toward Great Britain totals. It also notes team recruitment by The American or National League, and lists Saint Joseph Total Abstinence Society games entries for August 10 at Locuat Street grounds with handicaps for events up to five miles and running events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Great Britain
National League
St. Joseph’s
Locuat Street Grounds
Howard Sawyer
Cambridge Street
Dodgers Win First Craftsman Victory Over Cardinals 7 1
The Dodgers defeated the St Louis Cardinals 7 to 1 in a night game. Pitcher and lineup details highlight a dominant early lead and strong offense fueling the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodgers
Cardinals
Wolgast and Rivers Set Labor Day Lightweight Title Fight
Joe Rivers manager Joe Levy signed to fight Ad Wolgast for the lightweight championship at Vernon Arena on Labor Day. Wolgast is in talks with his manager MicCarey and expected to sign as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolgast
Rivers
Los Angeles
Joe Levy
Joe Rivers
Ad Wolgast
Vernon Arena
Labor Day
MicCarey
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Love
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R. Dana
H. L. Davenport
R. M. Currier
R. C. Seaver
G. T. Putnam
S. Henshaw
W. J. Chothier
G. Beals
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F. I. Harris
J. G. Nelson
L. FE. Mahan
F. J. Sulloway
E. H. Whitney
H. J. Fitzpatrick
R. Tunis
Charles Redden
Everitt Motor Car Company
Albany
Everitt
J. S. Harrington Company
New England
R. B. Nettleton
Fred Parker
Lozier Branch
Lozier
Detroit
Concord
N. H
Johnny McGraw
Lefty Tyler
Braves
Rube Marquard
Little John
V. D
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B. V. D. Union
The
B. V. D. Company
BYD
Craig
Ralph C. Craig
Detroit Y. M. C
Davenport, Lippincott, Patching
Craig and Meyer
Underwood and Underwood
Cravath
Phillies
Cubs
Cheney
Serene
Zimmerman
Thillifer
Tinker
Paskert
Lauderus
Lobert
Knabe
Luderus
Core
Moore
Brennan
Owens
Spartans
Chelsea
Clovers
Allston A. A
Berkeleys
Medford
John M
Pembroke
vJtaee Pembroke
Chatham
GEO. P. Ide & CO
Troy, N. Y
E. Boston
Sterling Ale
Rueterg- Company
Kenetcy
ST. Louis
Brooklyn
Rucker
Ramingle
Wait
Bresnahan
Lynch
Konetchy i
Moran
Tee AB Northen
R. Smith
Daubert
Ewe
Cutshaw
Dy Siere
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Tooley
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Konetchy
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Sete
Sallee
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Wwe Ewes
Mowrey
Brooklyn Ee
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Hummel
Huggins
Hauser
Bath
Klem and
Bush
Casper Berry & CO
Berry
Bottling
C. Berry &Co
Leverett
Ashland St
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