McNally Begins 400 mile Ocean Swim From Charlestown Bridge
Swimmer Peter McNally started from the Charlestown bridge pier on a 400 mile journey toward New York City. The crowd on the bridge and at North End Park watched as he aimed to cover about nine miles to Lovell’s Island that first night. He planned a second relay start at dawn, hoping to swim at least 10 miles daily with three companions and two dories in attendance.
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Peter
McNally
New Charlestown Bridge
New York City
Lovell’s Island
cNally
North End Park
Henry
Horan
James McCusker
Mark Hacobs
Bpring Street
James F. O'Donnell
Hir
Peter Fennellan
Zioran
swimmer McNally begins long voyage to New York from Lovell's Island
McNally starts his swim toward New York from Lovell's Island amid a crowd from South Boston and newsmen aboard the Billa and Fear and Ella steamers. Donnellan leads in a rowboat with Horan absent. McNally reports chills at the bridge but exudes confidence, planning to stay overnight on Lovell's Island before continuing the journey with provisions for the distance.
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North End Park
Donnellan
Fear
Ella
McNally
South Boston
Aleemer
Governor’s Island
cNa
Lovell’s Island
Wa Point
cNally
Post
New York
Horan
Boston
Rano
Scottish Games Today Bring Largest Boston Scots Assembly
The twelfth annual union picnic and games of the Scottish Clans of Massachusetts unfold at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury with a parade from 7% Washington Street to South Terminal. 33 clans from Massachusetts and nearby states join visitors, escorted by the Independent Scots Guards of Boston and the Quincy City Band, amid feasting dancing and boating options and a long sports programme including a five mile race and weight events.
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Massachusetts
Caledonian Grove
Spring Street
West Roxbury
the Grove
Washington Street
South Terminal Station
Scots Guards of
Boston
Quincy
Canada
Hjertberg
McGonagle
Williams
Nash
Marsh
Gideon Perrie
Boxing Gossip From Kid McCoy Era Sparks Rumors
An unsigned review relays a long letter claiming no solid news on Kid McCoy’s domestic troubles. The writer notes plans to travel to New York, seek fights with Jeffries Ruhlin or others, and mentions closing a road house and Farm life memories amid boxing world chatter.
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Kid McCoy
McCoy
Saratoga Springs
Ben
New York
Sharkey
O'Rourke
Road House
Broadway
Norman
George Gardner
Harding Seeks Long Race in New England Swim Meet
Ex-Champion Harding issued a challenge to any New England swimmer for a one mile two mile or five mile race. He will swim for a purse with winner take all, lacking funds for a stake. Harding plans to meet challengers at noon tomorrow at the Post.
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Peter McNally
Harding
New England
James McCusker
Henry Horan
Rice & Hutchins baseball team sets strong season pace
The Rice & Hutchins squad, all firm employees, has only two losses this season with Dorchester beating them once and tying 2 2 in a second meeting. Captain George Kenney, pitcher wyer and key players O Donnell Kelley Burke Taylor Grady and Collins anchor the lineup under manager H W Davis.
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Rice and Hutchins
Rice & Hutchins
Dorchester
Boston
George Kenney
Wyer
Marlro
O'Donnell
Kelley
Kenney
New England Age
Burke
Inield
Taylor
Grady
Collins
H. W. Davis
High Street
Hyde Parks
Dedham
Jog-a-Long
Belmont A. A
Glendon
Horner
Rice & Hutchins Baseball Tam
C. F. Grady
Bowley
R. F. Kenney
C Sawyer
Boston Americans Pennant Hopes Fade In Western Swing
The Boston Americans slump worsens as Detroit wins four of seven in a key stretch. Batting has fallen off while pitchers stay steady, and Boston faces Cleveland Milwaukee Chicago on a road trip with a likely fifth-place finish in the standings amid Western division strength.
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Boston
Detroit
Huntington Avenue
Tigers
Somersites
Bostons
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Chicago
Batting Records of Boston's Two Big Teams
The Boston Americans show a week of slumps with Freeman and Collins near the top, while Ferris, Stahl, and Schreckengost drop. Freeman leads home runs with 11. Stahl has 13 two-base hits. Collins 34 runs batted in. In the National, Demontreville holds the top average around 30 plus, with gains by Tenney, Nichols, Slagle, and Hamilton. Cooley drops to .272, while Long and Nichols tie for homers with three each. Long leads in three-base hits with six.
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Boston Americans
Freeman
Stehl
Parent
Ferrin
Winters
Schreckengost
Collins
Ferris
Stahl
National
Seleestes
Demontreville
Tenney
Nichols
Slagle
Hamilton
Cooley
Kittredge
Long
Moran
Chicago Beats Baltimore In 8 Inning Tilt At Home
Chicago defeats Baltimore 8 to 0 with timely hits and strong defense. Callahan and Howell pitched well, Isbell shines in fielding, attendance 14 000. Batteries Callahan Sullivan Baltimore Howell Bresnahan. Hits Chicago 6 Baltimore 4. Errors Chicago 1 Baltimore 4. Stolen bases Jones Mertes Seymour. Double play Mertes Isbell. Umpire Sheridan.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Callahan
Howell
Isbell
Eature
Callahan and
Sullivan
Nops
Owell
Bresnahan
Hartman
Jackson
Hoy
Keister
Jones
Mertes
Seymour
Allahan
Carrick Shuts Down Detroit as Washington Wins
Washington defeats Detroit 3 to 4 in nine innings led by Carrick pitching after a shaky Detroit ninth. Siever allowed runs after the fourth. Detroit scored three in the ninth on consecutive Washington errors.
Pitchers duel as Brewers topple Phils in tight finale
Milwaukee wins 8 7 at Philadelphia in a close game featuring Hastings strong pitching and Allman running catch in the fifth to rob McIntyre of a three-base hit. Key defensive plays and timely hitting by Anderson and Gilbert pace Milwaukee’s victory over Philadelphia.
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Kee
Philadelphia
Hustin
Allman
McIntyre
Milwaukee
Philadelpe
Hiladelvees
Anderson
Concey
Hastings
Dale
Plank
Dall
Gilbert
Meine Friel
Y Plank
Pelan
Hallman
Ames
Uistings
Maloney
Powers
Local Youth Athletic Clubs Seek Interleague Games
A long list of youth and semi pro clubs from East Boston Charlestown Melrose South Boston and nearby areas seeks games on Saturdays through September with 12 to 20 year old teams and semi pro squads. Contacts include P McLaughlin 131 Spring Street East Cambridge Arthur Connor 3% Ellery Street South Boston and more with preferences for age groups locations and half expenses.
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Tremont
P. McLaughlin
Spring Street
East Cambridge
Hylands
Arthur Connor
Ellery Street
South Boston
St. Marys C. T. A
Melrose
J. Ryan
Berwick Street
Olympia
George Sullivan
Boston Street
Victors
Charlestown
Thomas Madman
St. Martin Street
Woodward A. A
William Elly
Seyward Place
Barrett A. A
Monarch A. A
Waverly
Union A. A
Thomas Barrett
West Fifth Street
Lindens
Walter Bliss
I Street
Walter
Jeffries
Benjamin Lanange
Sumner Street
Belmonts
Fentons
Lynn
St. Johns
Roxbury
James Bowden
Belmont Street
Farrells
West End
Moses Goldman
Riversides
East Boston
Cambridge
T. A. Kelleys
Dorchester
J. R. Wrights
Beachmont
G. F. Furlongs
H. M. Dewey
Box
Boston
Hawthorne A. C
Burtons
Ells
St.ohns
William Shields
Millmont Street
Xbury
Eatons
Bertrand T. Murphy
Church Street
Websters
Border Kings
William J. Dwyer
Webster Street
Commonwealth A. A
M. J. Hurleys
St. Vincents
Edward Murray
City Point
Southaton
Lipton Watches Newport Trump Race Trials in Yacht Match
Sir Thomas Lipton arrived with his party aboard the Erin at Newport Harbor to observe the second trial between Columbia and Constitution as they prepare for tomorrow's race. He spoke of yesterday's Shamrock II spin at Sandy Hook and indicated interest in future cup challenges. The New York Yacht Club faces questions over Thomas Lawson’s offer to race the Independence, while weather dampens activity and crews rest ahead of the decisive contest.
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Newport
R. J
Erin
Newport Harbor
Goat Island
Thomas Lipton
Watson
William Jamieson
Sycamore
Sandy Hook
Sound
Sir Thomas
Thomas W. Lawson
Independence
Columbia
Constitution
Duncan
New York
Anthes
J. Malcolm Forges
The Gap in Peril with the Cup Defense
The article discusses the Columbia’s victory over the Constitution under good racing conditions, noting the threat to the cup if Shamrock II. proves faster or better. It cites Mr. Langon’s claim that Independence may defend the cup and J. Lawson’s $100,000 forfeit offer, arguing for the best American boat regardless of builder or owner.
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Columbia
Langon
J. Lawson
Lawson
New York Yacht Club
Lipton
Watson
Crowninshield
New York World
Shamrock II Draws Crowds At Sandy Hook Bay
Crowds from all points of the compass visited Shamrock II now moored at Sandy Hook Bay. Ships of various kinds gathered to view the green yacht and its tall steel pole mast. Sailors answered many questions from curious visitors.
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New York
Sandy Hook Bay
McFarland Wins Two Mile Pro Race At Vailsburg
At Vailsburg New Jersey 4000 spectators watched a two mile professional race won by Fr A McFarland of San Jose California over J T Fisher Chicago and Tom Cooper Detroit time 4 06 1 5 The day also featured a colored championship with M T Dove defeating R A Brooks in two heats and Dove winning the 10 mile amateur open.
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New York
Vailsburg
N. J
McFarland
Fisher
Cooper
Wilson
M. T. Dove
R. A. Brooks
Dove
Billings
Chappey
Joe Nelson
A. McFarland
San Jose
Cal
J. T. Fisher
Chicago
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Lester Wilson
Pittsburg
Joseph Nelson
Henry Edwards
Brockton
Mass
Boston Team Breaks Rega't Montreal Record
Kent and Daley of Boston set a five mile motor tandem record in 7 minutes 14.5 seconds against Champion’s machine. Champion broke down, rode a mile on a motor tricycle in 1:2. In the 25 mile race Champion of France defeated McEachern of Canada after mechanical failures, finishing in 40 minutes 6 4-5 seconds.
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Montreal
Kent and Daley
Boston
Champion
France
McEachern
Canada
Baseball notes and racing card at Readville matinee
Pittsburg game broadcast with Willis and Nichols pitching for Chicago while St. Louis faces slump blamed on management. Robison’s respect by players. Patrick Heilbronner cited. Washington likely to add Delehanty and Wolverton. McGraw rumor of retirement. Readville matinee today with Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club offering five races and 99 entries.
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Pittsburg
Willis
Nichols
Boston
Chicago
Dexter
St. Louis
Stanley Robison
Eee Ey
Heilbronner
Robison
Players’ Protective Association
Friends of
McGraw
Delehanty
Wolverton
Washington
Jack
A Mete
Fai
Americague
Shugart
Chicago Brotherhood
Ashmont
Readville
Dorchester Gentlemen's Driving Club
Good Racing at Medfor Today Holiday Card Promises Close Races
Park's programme features five races on a holiday card with three afternoon events and two in the evening. Entries include free-for-all mile heats with Drummer Girl Jennie Lambert Ethan Boy Genevieve Bessie Goddard and Lizzie W Nelson Emma C Little Logan, plus a road wagon race Jack Rabbit Eldora So Long Roby Australia and a special 1 2 mile heats race with multiple horses. The 1 12 class includes A Dusty Super Deacon Ross McGregor and others. Evening events list three 1 2 mile heats and a 1 2 mile race for 1 12 class horses with Allie D Queen of Salem Midget Lady Baghford Lady Weeks Don Aldo Impudence Von Hillern Lady Viking A Dusty Super Deacon and Ross McGregor. Regular holiday features such as vaudeville dancing and band concerts will be provided as usual.
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Park
Drummer Girl
Jennie Lambert
Ethan Boy
Genevieve
Bessie Goddard
Jack Rabbit
Eldora
So Long
Roby
Australia
Lizzie W
Nelson
B. C
Emma C
Little Logan
Allie
Queen of Salem
Midget
Lady Baghford
Lady Weeks
Don Aldo
Impudence
von Hillern
Lady Viking
Dusty
Super
Deacon
Ross McGregor
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Kid Carter
San Francisco
Gardner
Carter
Suns
Frisco
al Smith
Gilsey House
Joe Cummings
Boston Athletic Association
Cam! Comfort
Beverly
Joe
Heleo
George Richardson
Atlantic City
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Uest
Benton
F. J. Powers
Mr. Little
Mr. Gilligan
Little
John J. Gerriok
Paris Street
Billy Crowley
Hartford
Patsey Sweeney
Patsey
Sweeney
W. L. Crowley
Crowley
Elucete
John Mack
No. 11
Mike Devery
Highland Lake
Matthews
O. K
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Mechanics’ Building
Frank. H. Haynes
Grocers’ Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
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Kelly
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Amer
Sear
Chica
Ncinnati
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Etroit
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Geaside Pavilion
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Shamrock
Mi’ Farland
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Sea Girl
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Sea Girt
New Jersey
J. J. Maron
Thirteenth Regiment
Ont
R. A. Helmer
Ottawa
W. H. Davidson
Eighth
Royal Rifles
L. Ross
P. Robertson
T. Hayhurst
G. M
Paulist
Dundas
J. T. Stuart
Fleming
British Columbia Rifles
Vancouver
W.T. Braithwaite
Ulster Riflemen
New Jersey State Rifle Association
Braithwaite
Governor's Cottage
J. Hare
Goliath
David
Medfor
Banden
R. A. Sander
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