Star Pointer Shatters Charter Oak Mile Record
Hartford news reports Star Pointer, driven by Dave McClary, ran a mile in 2:00 flat at Charter Oak Park, beating the prior season’s record. The program featured the unfinished 2:17 trot with Letah S. and other heats, plus fines for drivers who failed to drive to win.
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Hartford
Conn
Charter Oak Park
Star Pointer
Dave McClary
Pointer
Letah S
Dollade Wilkes
Kenney
Geers
Spears
Pilot Evans
Dolla@de Wilkes
Billy Andrews
Coney
Charter Oak
Precision
Senator L
Abbott
John Nolan
Eagle Flanagan
Monterey
Buk. G
H. M. Norton
Chicago
W. J. Andrews
John R. Gentry
Directly Wins 2 Lengths in Big Nutwood Park Pace
A large crowd at Nutwood Park witnessed Directly win the special $25,000 pace by two lengths amid a four pacer field. Ananias led briefly in the 2:07 heat but broke late, Borough Park took second in heat two, and Directly claimed the deciding heat.
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Dubuque
Nutwood Park
Ananias
Borough Park
Giles Noyes
Toler
Noyes
Ellert
Aegon Star
Jack D
Jack
Thomas C
Ashebrook
Star
Tommy Britton
Little Edgar
Caracalla
Pearline C
Sharkey Training for Jeffries Fight in October
New York Aug 31 Tom Sharkey trains for the Jeffries title bout set for Oct 23. He rests in New Dorp and runs three miles daily with gym work, soon to add Herrick of Providence as final trainer. Sharkey aims to finish the Calfornian before the limit and dismisses Corbett’s bid as sincere. He also eyes matches with Gardiner and others as boxing plans unfold.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
New Dorp
Peter Maher
Sharkey
Professor Herrick
Providence
Herrick
Rhode Island
Corbett
San Francisco
Jeffries
Boxing Gossip Predicts Youthful Pride as Old Guard Fights On
The London Mirror of Life hints Pedlar Palmer may struggle against Terry McGovern on September 11, recalling Palmer’s youth and strength. It notes Gans vs Bezenah at Broadway A C, and Bezenah’s possible clash with Frank Erne for the lightweight crown. Also mentions O'Brien rematch talk and Fitzpatrick versus 145-pound contenders in the near ring season.
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London Mirror of Life
Palmer
Terry McGovern
McGovern
Palmer A
Engsh Bantam
Yankee
Westchester A. C
Joe Gans
Gene Berenah
Broadway
A. C
Gans
McFadden
Bezenah
Frank Erne
Erne
Light Brigade
Ackowney
Jack O'Brien
O’brien
Jack Fitzpatrick
Tom Carpenter
Woburn
Bob Montgomery
Fitz
Newton
George Byera
Champion Ives Dead A World Famous Billiard Player
A telegram from Progreso Mexico announces the death of Frank C. Ives champion billiard player. Born October 18 1866 in Plainwell Michigan he started as a bicycle rider at 15 and became a noted all round athlete. He beat top players in Kalamazoo and was long known as the boy wonder. His cost death was consumption.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
J. D. Peters
Frank C. Ives
Progreso
Ives
Plainwell
Frank Ives
Goded &. Luton
Kalamazoo
Boy Wonder
Carrie V Wins Special at Combination Park Race Night
Carrie V wins the special at Combination Park in straight heats. Final results show Carrie V first in heat two, Drummer Girl second in heat two, with Hydra scratched for lameness. The event featured fast three-quarter mile heats and a vaudeville show headlined by Haines and Pettingill.
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Carrie V
Combination Park
Mary F
Drummer Girl
Mooney
A. B. Dade
Hydra
Haines
Pettingill
Emile Gautier
Leona Leone
B. m
Br. m
Keazer
Ar. m
Sexton
Bates Mane
Teddy
World of Sport. Patchen and Anaconda in win suggestions
Boston notes claim Patchen can beat Searchlight and Anaconda can beat Sante money by draws. Penacook reports no foot races or handicaps heard of except food. South Boston asks for picnic date where Fisspatrick and Kearney jumped and promises to answer.
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World OF Sport
Boston
Patchen
Searchlight
T. RK
Penacook
South Boston
Fisspatrick
Kearney
Cleveland powers past Brooklyn as game called in darkness
Brooklyn battled the Cleveland nine for five innings before a five run stretch sealed the win. Sullivans double cleared the bases in the third to plate all Cleveland runs. The game was ended in the ninth due to fading light.
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Brooklyn
MM. Y
Clevelands
Brooklyns
Sullivan
Cleveland
Orphans Rally Past Chicago After Seventh Inning Rally
In Chicago on Aug 31 the Orphans beat the Chicago club 6 to 2. After Willis faltered in the seventh, Umpire O'Day stood by, and Boston’s defense sparked a late burst starting with Stahl and Duffy. Griffith pitched well for Chicago until the decisive inning, when Magoon, Connor, and others pushed across five runs.
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Chicago
Willis
O'Day
Orphans
Boston
Griffith
Stahl
Lowe
Long
Wolverton
Collins
Jimmy
Duffy
Lange
Ryan
Mertes
Sandow
Willits
O’day
Clark
Everitt
Connor
Magoon
Chicago and Louisville Baseball Box Score Snippets
The report covers earned runs, hits, and fielding details from games featuring Chicago and Louisville. Notable events include two-base hits by Stahl and Powers, stolen bases by Clarke and Hoy, and multiple double plays. Umpires were O Day and McDonald in the Chicago game and Gaffney and Latham in the Washington Louisville matchup.
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Clarke
Willis
Boston
Chicago
Stahl
Everitt
Duffy
Lange
Magoon
Connor
Long
Tenney
Griffith
Wolverton
O'Day
McDonald
Dowling
Washington
Louisville
Harned
Hoy
Leach
Roach
Powers
O’brien
Padden
Wills
McFarland
Pittsburg
Mt. PO
T. Toner Soacelle
Doyle
Aeene
Orth Dominates After First Inning As Cincinnati Game Advances
Cincinnati reports Orth pitching dominantly after the opening frame while Taylor struggled throughout, with Delehanty and Cross delivering solid defense. The score remains in question as the contest unfolds in Ohio.
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Cincinnati
Orth
Taylor
Delehanty
Cross
St Louis Beats Baltimore In Swinging Second Inning
St Louis won 5 to 3 at Baltimore with hits piling up in the second inning. Pitcher Young shut down Baltimore after the first, attendance 1500. Harris and Wallace doubled, Criger hit, McGinnity used in ninth, details list errors and fielding notes.
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ST. Louis
Baltimore
Young
McGinnity
St. Lone
Harris
Wallace
Scheckard
Manassau
Connolly
Louis AB
Doniin
Childs
Heidrich
Burkett
Schreck
iCriger
Crosz
Peeves ‘Wallace
S. Ss
Wigtu Edone Dep
Baltimore AB. R
PO. A
Erewesene Holmes
Mont
Pittsburg Triumph Mirrors New York Game In Early Lead
Pittsburg fans saw a fast start as New York piled up five runs on six hits in the first inning. Pittsburg answered with five hits and five runs in the first four frames and held a firm edge afterward. Attendance was about 1500 as the game unfolded with Pittsburg in control after the fourth inning.
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Pittsburg
New York
Washingtons Rally Past Louisvilles in Final Louisville Games
Washingtons defeated Louisvilles 7 to 6 after a ninth inning rally. The Louisville season ends Saturday with sixteen remaining games transferred. President Dreyfus says the club is losing about $200 daily as 300 fans attended.
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Louisville
Louisvilles
Washingtons
Dreyfus
Newport Triumphs Over Portland In Tight Nine Run Finish
Newport winds with timely batting to edge Portland 6 to 4 after a slow start. Shires hit a two-base shot and Gilbert Noblitt Shay stole bases as the home team capitalized in key innings. Pitching and defense hold Portland to four runs as Foley limits contact and Newport clinches the win.
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Newport
R. I
Porttland
Foley
Portland
Shires
Gilbert
Shay
Noblitt
Murphy
O’brien
Pulsifer
Sullivan
Conroy
Miller
Hanna
Taunton Drives Six Runs In First Inning To Beat Manchester
Taunton tops Manchester 12 to 6 after a six run first inning built on three hits a walk and a wild throw. Three more runs came in the fourth as Taunton bunched hits. Morrissey pitched for Taunton with seven earned runs allowed and Kerins worked for Manchester with five. Williams homered for Taunton and Noyes and Morrissey had three base hits apiece.
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Brooklyn
Keeler
R. F
Jennings
Manchester
N. H
Morrissey
Taunton
Hickey
Lake
Noyes
Vought
Kerins
Williams
Curtice
Connecticut High School Football Scores From The Week
At Toronto Toronto 6 Springfield 9, Meriden 5 New Haven 1, Derby 14 New London 3, Waterbury 4 Bristol 3, Bridgeport 2 Norwich 1.
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Toronto
Springfield
Meriden
New Haven
Derby
New London
Waterbury
Bristol
Bridgeport
Norwich
Stopped by the Orphans and other baseball notes
The piece reports several baseball items including Willis winning in one round, teams like the Cleveland Harlequins, Brooklyn, and the Nomads suffering 100 defeats. Clarke Griffith flusters Boston, McGraw absent due to illness, Rickert in Worcester, and mentions of New England League chatter. Matches tomorrow include Victors of South Boston vs Middlesex A A, and Waltham Tom Cotter with Boston Reds.
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Willis
Colonels
Cleveland Harlequins
Brooklyn
Nomads
Ee Clarke Griffith
Boston
Clarke
Orioles
McGraw
Rickert
Worcester
Beaumont
Pittsburg
New England League
South Boston
Middlesex A. A
Cambridge
Holmesfield
Waltham
Tom Cotter
Boston Reds
American Association
Columbus
Knell
Griffith
Chicago
American Bicycle Company Forms Permanent Organization
The American Bicycle Company completed its permanent organization with officers including Albert G. Spalding as president and Colonel Albert A. Pope as first vice president. A 15-member board will be completed later. The plan contemplates issuing 10 million in 20-year gold debentures, 10 million in 7 percent preferred stock, and 20 million in common stock to fund plant purchases and expansion, with manufacturers already subscribing significant shares.
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New York
American Bicycle Company
Albert G. Spalding
Albert A. Pope
J. EK. Bromley
A. L. Garford
C. W. Dickerson
Seabright
N. J
Boston
A. Featherstone
Chicago
R. L. Coleman
New York City
J. W. Kiser
E. C. Stearns
Syracuse
N. Y
R. 8. Crawford
Hagarstown
Charles L. Ames
R. Philip Gormylly
Harry A. Lozier, Sr
Cleveland
United States
Honda
I N
Post's Great Labor Day Edition Promises 52 Pages
The Post announces a special 52 page Labor Day edition combining news and business content. It will be a souvenir edition printed on Sunday to appeal to business people and workers with timely articles and illustrations.
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Post
The
Boston
Essex County Club tennis finals conclude with wins
The Essex County Club finals included Bartlett defeating M. B. Stone 6 2 6 5 and G. G. Hubbard defeating G. Mc. Sar 6 2 6 3 in Manchester on August 31.
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Manchester
Essex County Club
Fellows
Bartlett
M. B. Stone
G. G. Hubbard
G. McC. Sar
Shaw Wins Semi Final to Reach President's Cup Final
Quincy A. Shaw Jr of Essex County Club Manchester Mass defeats Herbert M Harriman Meadowbrook Club in an 18 hole match 2 up and 1 to play to reach the final. Hollings Jr Shinnecock Hills defeats Charles Hitchcock Jr 5 up 4 to play to set final. Ewan and Hollins meet in the handicap event.
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Newport
R. I
Herbert M. Harriman
Meadowbrook Club
Onwentsia
Quincy A. Shaw, Jr
Boston
Essex County Club
Manchester
Mass
Eene
Shaw
Harriman
Quincy A. Shaw
Charles Hitchcock, Jr
H. B. Hollings, Jr
Shinnecock Hills
Hitchcock
Ewan and
Hollins
Labor Day Regatta Entries and Arrangements Announced
The New England Amateur Rowing Association met at Union Boat Club to finalize Labor Day regatta plans. President Walter Simpson heads prize committee and lists events from Novice singles to Junior eight with numerous club entries and officials named.
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
Union Boat Club
Walter Simpson
Simpson
James P. Fox
J. J. Corrigan
J. Frank Facey
A. W. Stevens
A. A
R. G. Stevenson
Clarence Johnson
Arlington Boat Club
James O’brien
Riverside Boat Club
Archibald McMillan
Frank Kearns
Wachuset
Edward Boyle
Springfield
Millstream Boat Club
E. J. Lyons
J. C. Golden
Cumberland Rowin Association
McCarthy
Charles J. Fairweather
J. O'Donnell
Bradford Boat Club
John Graney
Bow
George Bridges
Everett Pope
Sidney E. West
Millstream
L. John P. Wise
L. J. Brignolia
Bradford Boat Ub
Bradford
Joe McGuire
P. Berkely
William Smith
J. English
Dillion
J. Dillion
D. Burke
J. Shanner
C. Lyons
J. Lyon
O. Korte
J. Reagan
P. Caney
M Fitzgerald
J. Moran
J. Fitzgerald
J. Bresnahan
M. Ford
M. Slattery
Slatcher
Connolly
Morton
Jeffries Point Rowing Association
C. A. Therbow
F. J. Glasser
J. J. Furiay
Co S. Burke
F. B. Greer
J. F. Murphy
Moating
J. EB
Greer
Cox
Gwain
D. Rowan
Tf. Trayes
W. Gray
H. Larsen
F. McLaughn
Heferee
Columbus Rowin Association
J. H. Meagher
B. C
J. J. Howard
City Point
Walter Impson
Wachu
J. J. Mahoney
Millstream B. C
John J. Ah . Rand
Cioint Rowsociation
Gherisey Siocaat Ailverside
Daly Chengent Association
Shamrock Hoists Her Big SAT Sail in New York Harbor
The Shamrock hoisted its mainsail for 15 minutes in New York harbor as Captain Hogarth approved the sail. The crew fastened the sail and covered it before lowering it. Will Fife, designer, arrives tomorrow aboard the Campania. Erin sails to meet Lipton.
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New York
Shamrock
Hogarth
David Barrie
Thomas Lipton
Will Fife
Campania
Erin
Sandy Hook
Wheel About the Hub Set by Boston Cycle Club
The Boston Cycle Club issues dates September 8 to 10 for its annual Wheel about the Hub ride. Historic route includes Warren street Roxbury to Jamaica Pond and Massapong Lake with 25 miles ending after various stops and meals. If rain comes, train departure is planned. committee members include Frank W. Weston C W Fourdrinner and H W Robinson.
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Boston Cycle Club
Warren Street
Roxbury
Walnut Avenue
Jamaica Pond
Arboretum
Dedham
Pleasant Memories
Blue Bill
Canton
Massapong Lake
Cedar Lodge
Braintree
Weymouth
Hingham
Boston
W. G. Kendall
Atlaantic
Frank W. Weston
C. W. Fourdrinier
H. W. Robinson
Bicycle notes and racing plans stir local clubs
Massachusetts bicycle clubs map elections and matches as entries close for two and four mile races at Readville and Dorchester venues under L A W rules. Montain exploits and long travel tales include Newton climbers in a horseless carriage and Teddy Edwards aiming to beat the Frisco to New York time.
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Massachusetts
J. J. McGlinchey
Willia A. Naulty
Winter Hill
Naulty
N. F Rorke
C. H. Belledeu
Province Court
Readville
Tii Guanepes
Dorchester Gentlemen's Riving Club
Freelon O. Stanley
Newton
Mt. Washington
White Mountain
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
A. D. Peck
Harry M. Gardner
South Boston
Calais
S. Henshaw
Buffalo
Travellin
Baltimore
Henshaw
Kiser
Cooper
Freeman
Downing
Newhouse
Wilkesbarne
Tremont Cycle Club
J. A. Hitchens
Broadway
San Francisco
Boston
Teddy
Edwardas
Columbia
Frisco
New York
War Department restricts Twenty sixth parade cities
The Twenty sixth regiment under Colonel Rice is ordered to parade only in Boston and Providence. Mayors of Lowell Lawrence Concord and Manchester NH requested parades elsewhere but the requests are denied. Secretary Root confirms the final decision. The Governor met with Adjutant General Dalton and General Carter to discuss the regiment’s reception. Dalton later proposed inviting militia officers and two Governor staff officers to the reception. A committee meeting is planned at the Mayor's office today.
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War Department
Rice
Twenty-sixth Regiment
Boston
Providence
Lowell
Lawrence
Concord
Manchester
N. H
Root
Dalton
Carter
Twenty- Sixth Regiment
Dalto
Quincy
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