Harvard's Ned Gourdin Sets World Jump Record At Stadium Meet
Edward Orval Gourdin, Harvard, shines as the greatest Crimson track athlete. His 25 feet 3 inches running broad jump at the Stadium intercollegiate meet tops Peter O'Connor's Irish leap by a wide margin, confirming his status among Cambridge's elite. Born 1897 in Jacksonville, Fla., he began track in Harvard freshman year under Eddie Farrell's coaching, later excelling in multiple events and planning law studies after earning his Harvard College degree.
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Rube Benton Is Released by McGraw
New York Nationals manager John J McGraw announced the unconditional release of pitcher John C Rube Benton tonight. The move ends Benton's tenure with the club as July 24 reports confirm the transaction.
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John C
Rube) Benton
John J. McGraw
New York Nationals
Powell Shines as Braves Top Pirates in Thrilling Series
Frank Gaffney chronicles Ray Rabbit Powell delivering standout all round play to emerge as the big man for the Braves in the five game Pirates Braves series, with the Big Five pitching keeping the Tribesmen in every game and Powell sealing the standout performance.
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Ray “Rabbit” Powell
Powell the Center Field Star in Pirates Series Spotlight
Powell dazzles in center for Boston, roaming Braves Field like a veteran, making key plays and delivering a pivotal home run to secure wins over the Pirates. Critics praise his defense and timely hitting against Cooper and Carlson, solidifying his value as Mitchell’s choice in the lineup. Powell, 29, from Adair Oklahoma, began pro ball in 1908 with Bartlesville and rose through St Joseph, Detroit connections before joining Boston.
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Hub Proves Title as Greatest Sport Town
Boston proves itself a premier sports town with a 40 000 spectator Braves Pirates doubleheader and 10 000 at the Harvard Yale Cambridge Oxford meet. The stadium hosted a 12 000 crowd for George Wiley’s 40 mile paced race at Revere track and Pittsburg’s three days drew over 70 000 at Braves Field. Tonight 10 000 are expected at the Arena for the Eddie Shevlin Steve Latzo bout.
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Eddie Shevlin
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Powell and Rehg Sold to Boston Nationals in 1917
The account recalls Powell's path to the Braves, a broken ankle in 1915 with Providence, and July 11 1917 when Powell and Walter Rehg were sold to the Boston Nationals. Roy Massey Ed Ruehl bach and George Twombly plus $7000 reportedly exchanged to Providence for Powell and Rehg. Powell later repaid owners Percy Haughton and Arthur Wise for their 1917 investment.
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Boston Nationals
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Ed Ruehlbach
George Twombly
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Red Sox
Percy Haughton
Arthur Wise
Braves
Great Cycle Duel Coming at Revere Beach Track
Georges Seres world champion and Lucien Miquel of France face two top American challengers in a four rider 10 mile heat and a 20 mile team race at Revere cycling track on Wednesday night. Rain postponed the event last week and advance ticket sales were historic. Also includes semi finals and final of the New England professional mile championship amid pacemaker tensions and postrace scuffles.
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Lucien Miquel
France
Clarence Carman
George Wiley
Revere
Beach Oval
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Carman
Wiley
Miguel
New England
Charley Stein
Nap Morin
Stein
Morin
Buddy Lehman
Jeehan
Madonna
Harvard May Lose Bingham After Remarkable Coaching
Harvard could lose Bill Bingham as his season ends with the Crimson near the national title. The Yale–trained coach built Harvard’s track program on Soldiers Field and inspired a strong finish though many stars depart. He seeks one more year to solidify his system and keep Harvard near the top, supported by 39,000 graduates.
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Bill” Bingham
Crimson
William, Jr
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Bill Bingham
Soldiers Field
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Overton
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Bingham
Cambridge
Weird tilt sinks Chisox in Philadelphia loss
Chicago lost to Philadelphia 11 to 6 in a quirky game. Hodge allowed hits early as Philadelphia built a big lead aided by erratic defense and timely hitting from Mostil Falk and others. Moore earned the win for Philadelphia while Hodge took the loss for Chicago.
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Indians Release Chester Thomas
Cleveland July 24 Chester D. Chet Thomas veteran catcher with over ten years in the American League was unconditionally released by the Indians today. Waivers were obtained from all league clubs. Thomas had long played in the circuit.
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Chester D
Chet) Thomas
Follow the Fighting Braves Daily in the Boston Post
The Boston Post sends baseball editor Paul H. Shannon on the Braves Western swing. Readers will stay informed of the National League club’s doings from Shannon’s morning stories. Say Post to your newsdealer each morning.
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Reds Top Cubs 4 to 1 behind Rixey and solid Reds attack
Cincinnati defeated Chicago 4 to 1 as Rixey fanned the Cubs after the first inning and Cheeves and York were hit hard. Two-base hits by Crane and Barber highlighted the Reds’ offense while Cheeves yielded four runs in the fifth. Stolen bases and sacrifices added to the scoring effort, with Rixey getting credit on a strong pitching performance.
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Neale
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Track stars may meet in special match race
Track stars may clash in a special quarter mile race at the Scotch picnic on Saturday afternoon August 6. B A A quarter miler Jake Driscoll and Stevenson of the New York A C are among those likely to start as officials coordinate with the New York crew for the event.
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Red Sox Rout Browns 10 to 2 in St Louis
Boston defeated St. Louis 10 to 2 ending the Browns eight game streak. Tobin went hitless in his previous eighteen, George Sisler was suspended for striking the umpire, and Vangilder Shocker Jones and Palmero pitched for the Browns and Red Sox respectively making the game a high scoring affair.
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North Cambridge K. C. Bests Cornets of Lynn
North Cambridge K. C. defeated the Cornets of Lynn 4 to 1 at Russell Field. The big crowd exceeded 12 000 fans, with many from Lynn watching the game.
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Longwood Bowl Tennis Opens at Chestnut Hill Courts
Competition in the historic Longwood Bowl begins this afternoon at the Longwood Cricket Club courts in Chestnut Hill. Through early rounds matches are best two of three, with best three of five set for tomorrow as W M Johnson of California defends his title against challenger Nat Niles.
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Australia
Harvard and YaleLead in Oxford Cambridge Games Triumph
Harvard and Yale outperformed expectations in the Oxford Cambridge Zames, delivering the greatest victory by a crimson-blue team. Gourdin excelled in the 100 yards, with Cambridge’s runner closely matching him, yet the Crimson sprinter was favored by the judges and considered the winner.
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