Hilton and Evans Vie For Medal at Chicago Golf
Hilton and Evans tied for the medal score after 36 holes in the national championship qualifying at Chicago Golf Club Wheat On. Harold Hilton of Royal Liver Pool and Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater Chicago each shot 74 morning and 78 afternoon for 152 total, with Fred Herreshoff failing to qualify.
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Chicago Golf Club
Wheaton
Ill
Fred Herreshoff
Harold Hilton
Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Chares Evans, Jr
Edgewater
Chicago
Howard Perrin
the Merion Cricket Club
Heinrich Schmidt
Worcester
Herreshoff
Perrin
Schmidt
Hilton
Kenneth Edwards
Paul
Robert Hunter
Midlothian
Albert Seckel
Riverside
D. E. Sawyer
Evans Clutch 20-Foot Finish Sparks Round at Links
Evans soared to a dramatic finish on the last hole driving from rough into a polo field and lofting a 20 foot putt to win applause from Hilton. Chicago area golfers led the day with several strong scores while storm conditions slowed play and altered the field.
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Evans
Hilton
C. B. Devol
Riverside Club
Chicago
Davis resigns as Naps manager in Cleveland
Harry H. Davis quits as manager of the Cleveland American League club. Out fielder Joe Birmingham is named interim leader as the team declines after a poor Eastern trip and mounting public criticism. Davis, a former Philadelphia American, had no prior managerial experience.
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Cleveland
Harry H. Davis
Joe Birmingham
Davis
Philadelphia’ Americans
Sommers
Tor
Fellsway Racers Turn In Muddy Times At Combin ation Park
The Fellsway Driving Club held races at Combi nation Park in ankle deep mud. Winners included C. E. Maxwell and Allen Chimes in Class A, W. B. Pixe and W. R. E. T. in Class B, K. McCharles and Fannie M. in Class C, L. J. Wood and John W. in Class DPD, George A. Law and Pel Inez in Class E, and H. J. Foster and J. C. L. in Class YI with times ranging from 1 16 to 1 27 1 2.
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Fellsway Driving Club
Combination Park
C. E. Maxwell
Allen Chimes
A. J. Nichols
Willoughby
W. B. Pixe
Baratan
Bay Horse
J. F. Sterling
W. R. BE. Ty
K. McCharles
Fannie M
Bay Mare
J. H. Bryant
Dan B
L. J. Wood
John W
A. J. Carpenter
Kid
George A. Law
Pel Inez
Fred. Brown
del Inez
H. J. Foster
A. I. Nelson
Bayard L
Gallant Defeats Albert in 10 Round Bout at Pittsfield
Gilbert Gallant of Chelsea dominated the later rounds to beat Kid Albert of New York in a ten round match at Pittsfield. After an even start the pattern flipped in the sixth as Gallant went on the offensive and had Albert clearly on the defensive.
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Pittsfield
Gilbert Gallant
Chelsea
Kid Albert
New York
Gallant
Alberts
One Hope Wins as Jeannette Fades in Pittsburg Bout
Jeff Clark of Joplin Missouri defeated Joe Jeannette of Hoboken New Jersey in a heated open air boxing match in Pittsburg. Weighing 163 and a half pounds to 197 and one half, Clark pressed early with body blows and exchanges. Jeannette surged in rounds two and five, but Clark recovered with strong jabs and rights to the jaw, finishing with mounting punishment as the crowd cheered Clark’s efforts.
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Pittsburg
Jeff Clark
Joplin
Fighting Ghost
Joe Jeannette
Hoboken
N. J
Jeannette
Clark
Will
Joe
Ark
Flynn defeats Miller as Miller quits in 16th round
Jim Flynn won from Charlie Miller in San Francisco when Miller refused to come up for the 16th round. The first 11 rounds were even as Flynn delivered heavier blows in a fight that ended with Miller unable to continue due to suspected fractures and collapse.
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Charlie Miller
Jim Flynn
San Francisco
Miller
Flynn
Cincinnati Caps Doubleheader With Dramatic Nightcap
Cincinnati won a twin bill against St. Louis in a packed park that almost went dark as fans lit bonfires from programs while umpire Eason refused to call a game. Marsans and Hoblitzell led the hits as Cincinnati prevailed 5 4 in the opener and 5 2 in the nightcap.
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St. Louis
Eason
McLean
Parent
Rescher
AB. R. Ae TB
Marsans
Hoblitzell
Mitcher
Phelan
Grant
Eter Egan
Bos
Clarke
Mene Harter
Moore
Deeeeneereens
Wiley Loses 50 Mile Motor Pace at Revere Track
George Wiley of Syracuse suffered defeat in a 50 mile motor paced race at the Revere Cycle Track. Clarence Carmen of Jamaica, L I won as Wiley led early before tire troubles for Elmer Collings Moran and Rudolphe faded.
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George Wiley
Syracuse
N. Y
Clarence Carmen
Jamaica
L. I
Revere
Carmen
Wiley
Elmer Collings
James Moran
Julius Rudolphe
France
Collins
Moran
Rudolphe
Cute
Davy II Wins Close Senior Single Scull Race
The senior single scull event at the New England Amateur Rowing Association regatta on the Charles River Basin saw six starters. Frank Davy of Riverside Boat Club edged Martin A. O'Hara of St. Alphonsus A. A. at the finish by a few scant feet after a bitterly contested race.
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
Charles River
Frank Davy
Riverside Boat Club
Martin A. O’hara
St. Alphonsus A. A
Davy Wins Intermediates in a Gripping Rowing Meet
Frank Davy of Riverside Boat Club edged St. Alphonsus star Martin O'Hara by a few feet to clinch the intermediate single scull as Union Boat Club’s Eliot Farley and Wiggins beat Shawmut in junior doubles. Canoe events saw Schmidt and Clapp take singles, with Samoset and Dedham crews performing strongly in the canoes and war canoes contest under windy, choppy conditions.
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Davy
Henry Pike
Wiggin
Withington
Union Club
O'Hara
Paul Withington
O’hara
St. Alphonsus
Samoset
Dedham
Atlanta B. C
James Keenan
Weat Lynn
Eliot Farley
Pike
Farley
F. E. Fenger
William J. Griffin
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Fenger
Griffin
G. Wiggins
John Donovan
Tom
Shawmints
William de Rose
Springfield B. C
de Rose
Skayhan
E. P. Schmidt
Cocheco Canoe Club
Charles Clapp
Dedham C. C
Waltham
Cocheco
Union Boat Club
Shawmut
Harvard
Springfeld Boat Club
William Skayhan
Shawmut Rowing Club
E. T. Wentworth
Weld Boat Club
Haughton Edwardse
EF. P. Schmidt
Dedham Boat Club
C. C. Schmidt
W. B. Buttinger
H. D. McPherson
J. Gidhevernechter
Oc, Schmidt
J. P. Schmidt
Dedham Canoe Club
J. Merritt
OC. Houghton
J. Loudan
R. Sukowske
L. Marche
QO. Sukowske
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G. Fell
C. Daniels
Sceull
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E.T. Wentworth
Joe MelInerney
Arragut Boat Club
Frank Davy
Riverside Boat Club
Atlanta Boat Club
Elot Farley
West Lynn
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G. Wheeler
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Saul Withington
Charles Wiggin
Ion Boat Club
James B. Ayer
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T. Bonnece
William Ifin
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Nutmeg A. C. Jones Wins Bermuda Cup Race
The Nutmeg A. C. Jones flying Winthrop Yacht Club colors won the Bermuda Cup in the second annual race. The 32 mile Marblehead to Marblehead course drew over 20 boats across multiple classes under interclub rules.
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Quincy Yacht Club
A. C. Jones
Winthrop Yacht Club
Marblehead
Return
Nutmeg Wins Northeast Yacht Race On Corrected Time
The Nutmeg, a class A boat, led from the start near Nut Island and finished 4:45:19, about 12 minutes ahead on corrected time, with the Winthrop Y. C. color bearer crossing last. The race, from Quincy Bay to Marblehead Rock and back, faced heavy seas and wind but featured a dramatic rescue by Dr. H A Jones and strong performances by Virginia and Meemer among others. The Gresham, with Lt Hinckley aboard, escorted the fleet and supported the Inter-club committee officials.
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Harry Welsh
Mary L
A. W. Finlay
Quincy Bay
Nut Island
Boston Lightship
Volunteer Rock
Marblehead Rock
West Way
Black Rock
Allerton
Virginia
Foirt
Meccmer
Olivia
Flirt
Meemer
Lovell’s Island
Bug Light
Fort Warren
Peddock’s
Winthrop Y. C
Revenue Cutter
Gresham
Hinckley
Treasury Department
Inter-club
John J. Howland
Howard Gannett
T. H. Campbell
Quincy ,Y. C
Crane
T. E. Furnald
B. W. Emery
F. W. Estabrook
Contracts Offered by New England Telephone Company
Notices invite immediate action on contracts at 119 Milk Street 165 Tremont Street or 50 Oliver Street Boston or by calling Fort Hill 7600 Contract Department New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Milk Street
Tremont St
Oliver Street
Boston
Fort Hill
Thorpe Wins All Around Amateur Title at Celtic Park
Jim Thorpe of Carlisle Indian defeated adverse weather and a wet track to win the all around amateur athletic championship of America at Celtic Park, adding another record to his list as Olympic decathlon and pentathlon holder.
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New York
Jim” Thorpe
Thorpe Sets All Around Track Record With 7476 Points
Thorpe dominates the all around contest winning seven of ten events and finishing second in three to Princeton's John Bredemus. He totals 7476 points, a new meet record exceeding Martin Sheridan’s mark by 91. Bredemus is second with 6303, B Brodd scores 3885. Thorpe vaults 6 ft 11 8 in and wins events including 100 yards in 10.6, shot put 44 ft 3 1/2 in, 120 yards hurdles 16.2, weight throw 26 ft 2 in, broad jump 23 ft 3 in, and mile in 6:26.
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John Bredemus
Princeton
Martin Sheridan
Bredemus
B. Brodd
A. C
Thorpe
Kohlemainen Brothers Land in New York as Athletes Work
Olympic distance champion Hannes Kohle mainen and his brother William were held at Ellis Island overnight but released after authorities confirmed they had funds. The brothers plan to work as masons in the United States and pursue athletics.
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New York
Hannes Kohlemainen
William
Ellis Island
Kramer Wins Cycle Title at Newark Velodrome
Frank Kramer national sprint champion won the one mile professional world championship at the Newark Velodrome defeating Alfred Brenda of Australia and E Perchiot of France in the final. The finish was by less than a half wheel. time two minutes flat. Marcel Dupuy and Amiel Friel of France were eliminated in the semi finals.
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Newark
N. J
Frank Kramer
Alfred Brenda
Australia
E.perchiot
France
Marcel Dupuy
Amiel Friel
Dorchester Runners Dominate Newmarket Labor Day Meet
On a wet slow track at Newmarket N H Labor Day events saw Tom Morrissey and W H H McVicar from Dorchester A A along with Patsy Catalano of the Olympic squad claim top honors. Local favorite E L Thompson finished strong with a second in the five mile race.
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Exeter
N. H
Newmarket
Tom Morrissey
North Dorchester
A. A
W. H. H. McVicar
Dorchester
Phillips Exeter Star
Patsy Catalano
E. L. Thompson
New Yorker Stages Upset as MacGoorty KOs Smith in First Round
Eddie MacGoorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin knockout out Dave Smith holder of Australia middleweight and light heavyweight titles in a scheduled 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Smith was on his feet when the referee stopped the fight. Louis de Ponthieu, France lightweight champion, outpointed Tommy Garry of Chicago.
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New York
Eddie MacGoorty
Oshkosh
Wis
Dave Smith
Australia
Madison Square Garden
Smith
Louis de Ponthieu
France
Tommy Garry
Chicago
Finnish star Hannes Kofehmainen boosts American distance racing
The Helsinki born runner Hannes Koffehmainen arrives in America to run and work. His Olympic victory aura raises hopes for U S long distance success after Stockholm showing by Finland. Mel Sheppard again pursues big meets, while Eddie O Connor shapes Brown s distance program. The moving track scene also points toward Pittsburg nationals and farther clashes with Longboat Shrubb Queal and Wood.
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Hannes Kofehmainen
Finland
Hannes
América
Stockholm
Mel’ Sheppard
Shep
Worcester
Boston Boxer Competes in Local League
Fragmentary notes describe a 133 pound boxer in a neighborhood setting. Mentions of Boston, a game or match context, and references to innings suggest a sparse sports blurb with unclear details about opponents or results. Potential names appear garbled and uncertain.
Baseball notes and Olympic mentions in a 1911 era column
A reader asks about batting and fielding averages in a four and a half inning tie and announces the Red Sox schedule with Sept dates. The column notes shutouts by Ed Walsh and Vean Gregg, mentions Johnston and a Senators game, and records Finn Hannes Kolehmainen’s Olympic titles, plus a No Decision bout between Jeannette and Flynn.
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Ashland
Red Sox
Ed Walsh
Vean Greggs
Walter Johnson
Senators
Phillies fall to Brooklyn in extra innings morning game
Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2 in 11 innings in a morning contest. Ervin belted a pinch hit home run in the ninth to tie, and Miller drove in the eventual winner with a two‑out double in the eleventh. Magee led Philadelphia with four hits in five at bats as Moran Northen W Miller Doolan and Erwin powered Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn
Ervin
Miller
Magee
Fisher
Dodge
Alexander
Philadelphia
Moran
Northen
W. Miller
Doolan
Erwin
Cutshaw
Weta
Smith
Beolan
Walsh
Luderus
Yingling
Kiem
Orth
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AB. R. BH
PO E. Paskert
Crava
Ee Magee
Ever Luderus
Pues Ewebege
Eeveeeeser Knahe
Killifer
Eeerege
Rixey Bests Rucker In Overtime Battle
Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn in a 13 inning pitchers duel 2 to 11 as Rixey bests Rucker. Rucker allowed no walks. Rixey issued three. Deciding run scored in the 18th on four singles with Cravath, Magee, Wheat, Hummel and Daubert contributing.
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Rixey
Rucker
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cravath
Magee
Daubert
Fisher
Cutshaw
Walsh
Doolan
Luderus
Rixex
Klem
Orth
Mandot Beats Rivers in 20 Round Fight at Vernon
Joe Mandot of New Orleans defeated Joe Rivers of Los Angeles in a fierce 20 round decision at Vernon. Mandot held the advantage in most rounds and won the bout by a clear margin.
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Los Angeles
Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Joe Rivers
Vernon
Mandot
A. Wi
Red Sox Slump Roundup Highlights Short Predictions
A six week tally shows at least 37 predicted Red Sox slumps from multiple sources. Some predictions did materialize but seldom lasted beyond 24 hours while the Braves were not involved. The average Boston slump occurred about once per week.
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Red Sox
Boston
Braves
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