Famous Auto Drivers Chase Speed Records at Lowell Carnival
Auto racers gather for a big Lowell carnival starting today to chase speed records. The event features light car starters racing for trophies including the Vesper Club Trophy for a 212 mile race and a Yorick Club Trophy over 159 miles with a Merrimac Valley Club Trophy 127 miles. Notable drivers include L B Lorimer Bert Miller Arthur Stoecker Charles Basle Louis Chevrolet Burt Bigley B W Shaw Robert Burman Fred Belcher John Coffey George De Witt Louis Strang Maxwell Velie Arthur Chevrolet William Sickinger William Knipper James Ryall Arthur See.
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Auto Week Begins Today at Lowell in Crowd Packed Race Day
Crowds throng Lowell for auto week opener as militia guard the course and spectators use new bridges. Big race day promises fast times with some cars expected to reach 70 mph on the 10.6 mile circuit. International entrants from France Germany and Italy join American drivers led by Louis Strang and Ralph De Palma in the Lowell trophy event.
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Rousing Lowell Auto Week Opens with Big Sweepstakes
J. B. Lorimer and Bert Dingley headline a diverse field for the Lowell sweepstakes week. Buick, Renault, Stoddard-Dayton, Columbia and Moon cars compete in three classes for trophies Yorick and Merrimack Valley. The event attracts 10,000 grandstand seats, with races from Tuesday to Friday and possible presidential attendance.
How to Reach the Lowell Race Course
Instructions detail rail and auto routes to Merrimac Valley course Lowell with pontoon bridge access. Special trains from Boston to Middlesex Village, no Lowell stop, and frequent electric car service to the pontoon bridge. Auto route via Cambridge Arlington Woburn Billerica to Varnum Ave and Dunbar Ave bridge. Race includes 212 mile distance light car sweepstakes with 25 contestants, 9 minutes 30 seconds per circuit, and about 150000 spectators. prizes from Vesper Yorick and Merrimac Valley clubs.
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Red Sox Notes and League Rounds in Hub Legends
Two Red Sox games scheduled today before Lord and his men depart for a week. A strong crowd could spur the Speedy Boys against Washington and Philadelphia. Athletics no longer here this season. Ty Cobb hailed as a great base runner, yet mocked by a Cleveland watchman. Cobb in a rocky spell and headed for trouble.
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Tigers Keep Up The Race In Narrow Win
Detroit built an early lead but St. Louis rallied. two-base hit by Crawford sparked the offense. Schmidt, Cobb (2) and Ferris each stole bases as Willett issued eight walks while Powell fanned six. Umpires Perrine and Evans. Time of game listed as 1 hour 43 minutes.
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Cleveland Beats White Sox 6 to 1 in Poorly Played Game
Cleveland defeats Chicago 6 to 1 as Smith fans 12 but is hit freely. Atz suffers a shakeup in a practice collision with Cole but is not seriously injured. Chicago releases pitcher Fiene to Minneapolis. Game notes include errors, sacrifices, and base running details with Otis and Smith combining for the pitching.
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Sports matchups listed for major league cities
A rundown of scheduled games with Boston at New York Philadelphia at Brooklyn Chicago at Pittsburg Cincinnati at St. Louis.
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Sports Matchups Across Four Cities
New York faces Boston while Washington meets Philadelphia. Chicago travels to Cleveland and St Louis plays Detroit in a set of major league games highlighting regional rivalries.
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New England League Daytime and Afternoon Matchups
Morning games feature Lowell at Lawrence Brockton at Lynn Haverhill at Worcester Fall River at New Bedford Afternoon schedule shifts Lawrence at Lowell Lynn at Brockton New Bedford at Fall River
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Brooklyn rider abandons New York to Boston attempt
John A. Olson, renowned Brooklyn cyclist, was forced to halt his bid to set a New York to Boston record as heavy rain drenched the route. The stoppage occurred today, September 5, ending the attempt prematurely.
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Schlitzer Poised to Return After Three Weeks Rest
Schlitzer should be in shape soon as three weeks of rest are expected to cure his lameness. The Huntington avenue grounds will offer roomy, comfortable boxes sure to attract a holiday and Saturday crowd.
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Pirates Beat Cubs In 111 Inning National Event
Pittsburg strengthened its grip on first in the pennant race by defeating Chicago 5 to 1 in an all innings contest before a record crowd. Chicago led in the seventh before Pittsburg tied in the eighth and exploded for four runs in the eleventh. Ground rules awarded two bases for a crowd hit.
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Sanders Won't Sell Uhlan as Rumors Fade
There is no foundation to the rumor that Uhlan has been sold by his owner Charles Sanders of Salem. Not only had no sale been made, but Sanders had no intention of disposing of the trotter before the season's end. Brockett is noted as a fast base runner.
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Slattery Ahead of Ty Cobb in Batting Leaderboard
Ty Cobb loses lead to Washington recruit Slattery who in 13 games lifts his batting to .881 while Detroit’s speedy outfielder Cobb posts a .564 pace over the fortnight. Gardner rises with a pinch hitting surge past .300. Wagner nears 140 hits. Leach belatedly completes a century run. Team batting nudges up. fielding steady. Red Sox and Pirates see minor shifts. The dope:
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Beebe Helps St. Louis Outscore Reds 6-3
Cincinnati struggled as St. Louis surged late to a 6-3 win. Beebe pitched effectively for St. Louis while the Reds’ Rowan faltered by the fifth inning. Phelps and Beebe supplied the hitting heroics as the visitors pulled away.
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New Jersey Teams Sweep In Four Game Series
Jersey City beats Baltimore 9 3 in game one and Newark defeats Providence 9 6 in game two with Newark leading Providence after the first game.
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Connecticut League Results Snapshot
Waterbury edged Hartford 6 to 5 in a tight Connecticut League game. New Haven tallied 12 to outpace Bridgeport, final score details incomplete due to missing data.
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Crucial Week for Red Sox Against Highlanders and West
The Red Sox face two games today at Huntington Avenue against the Highlanders before a weeklong trip to Washington and Philadelphia. Detroit widens its lead as Boston and Philadelphia battle. Lake’s squad aims to avoid collapse and finish no worse than third. Stallings fields Cicotte Wood or Pape with Lake and Doyle for New York. games start 7:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., with both teams departing in the evening for their next destinations.
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International polo series planned for next summer
Newport Rhode Island reported plans for international polo matches in the United States next summer. England and America will contest the series, with arrangements announced as in progress today.
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