Great Golf Meet of Year Begins Today
The amateur national golf championship opens with a record field from Maine to Florida and New York to San Francisco. About 200 entries contest a week of rounds at the Atlantic City Country Club with many top players from Travis to Douglas and dozens more favored to win the blue ribbon.
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Maine
Florida
New York
San Francisco
Atlantic City
Walter J. Travis
England
Scotland
Findlay S. Douglas
Douglas
Travis
Charles H. Lesley
John Reid, Jr
Yale
W. L. Gunther
Cutler School
Charlies B. Macdonald
Garden City
A. G. Lockwood
Massachusetts
Harriman
C. Hitchcock, Jr
John Stuart
Princeton
Harry Hollins, Jr
Byers
Pittsburg
Kennaday
Montclair
America
Robert C. Watson, Jr
Co. B. Cory
A. L. Ripley
Lockwood
Boston
Lipton on Cup Race Dedication Beyond Holiday Leisure
Dorothy Dix reports Sir Thomas Lipton refuses to discuss his life, devotes himself to winning the cup, avoiding society to focus on two years of design, building, and preparation. He believes single minded work yields clear judgment and edges over rivals in a stiff breeze. He finds America’s reception delightful, and considers defeat a potential consolation. The race pits Lipton’s yacht against a rival in an anticipated, demanding contest.
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New York
Dorothy Dix
Boston Post
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Sir Thomas
America
Greer and Maguire Eye Possible October Rowing Match
Quiet day for local oarsmen as crews discuss Labor Day regatta and the Metropolitan regatta. Greer and Maguire met Saturday night causing surprise. a rematch could be arranged for the second week in October if Greer can adjust his schedule.
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Greer
Maguire
Halifax
Corbett Opens Paris Saloon Aimed at Rival Bars
James J. Corbett buys a Paris saloon and vows to outshine Maxim's and Henrys. He critiques the existing American bar scene, accusing Henrys of price manipulation. A delegation protests demand for keeping the old whiskey and soda price amid fears of a price rise.
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Paris
James J. Corbett
Maxim’s
Henry's
Henry
Rue Volney
Fanny
Corbett
Old Bradford Eight Outing On Lake Semond
The fifth annual out and banquet of the Old Bradford Eight was held yesterday on Lake Semond Worcester. About 50 members led by Senator J Edward Mahoney rode from Boston aboard a Deadwood style coach and toured the lake then dined at Hotel Edgemere and Hotel Lyman Shrewsbury. Colonel R F Scannell commanded the scouts and speeches by Mahoney Bergin Corcoran Ryan and McPhee closed the tribute with Worcester guests Ten Eyck and others joining the trip.
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Lake Semond
Worcester
Boston
J. Edward Mahoney
John F. Cumming
Scannell
Deadwood
Edgemere
Bradford Orchestra
Jordan’s Fonda
Rooters’ Club
Rooters
Joseph W. Bergin
Senator Mahoney
Henry Fr. Corcoran
John D. Ryan
D. A. McPhee
J. F. Cumming
R. F. Scannell
James Ten Eyck
Oarsman
Edward Ten Eyck
Messrs
P. J. Bergin
John Lyons
Jeremiah McNamara
Joseph B. Rickard
Daniel J. Bern
William B. Scott
Frank Hunter
Jed Griffin
George Johnston
John J. Lally
Daniel Sullivan
R. W. Scannell
James O'Keeffe
Benjamin Follan
James Ten Byck
Lawrence Follan
William Donovan
Florence Sullivan
Bernard Brown
Joseph Maguire
Bernard Ay
Joseph O'Neill
Edward Ten, Dyck
O’hare
John ‘McIntyre
Edward McAllen
J. P. Neal
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Pan-American special offers direct double track route
The article touts the Barton Albany line as the only direct double track route from New England to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. It notes special rates valid until Nov 1 and that the Barton & Albany operates 17 express trains daily between Boston, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.
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New England
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Barton & Albany
Boston
Niagara
Johnny Nelson In Bad Shape After Amputation
Johnny Nelson, a Chicago bicycle rider, remains in serious condition after his left leg was amputated Saturday due to injuries from a Madison Square Garden accident last Wednesday night. Bellevue Hospital reports the outlook is uncertain unless blood infection develops before Tuesday.
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New York
Johnny Nelson
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Bellevue Hospital
Benefit Races Held For Amputee Johnny Nelson by New Jersey Meet
Seven thousand spectators watched Vailsburg races as Frank Kramer and Lawson contended in the half mile professional final. Kramer punctured, Lawson refused first prize, then Kramer won the run-off. Proceeds destined for Johnny Nelson. Summary lists multiple races and winners with times.
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New York
Vailsburs
N. J
Kramer
Lawson
Boston
Providence
Vailsburg
Johnny Nelson
F. A. Coleman
Orange
M. L. Hurley
A. C
M. L. Por
Frank Kramer
East Orange
J. B. Bowler
Bicycle Notes at Charles River Park Preview Race Card
Will Stinson rides with tandem partner Will Walthour training in Cambridge ahead of a Wednesday night race in Providence. Elkés arrives from New York in top condition for the same event as amateur entries rush to the one third mile handicap. The card also features a five mile interclub team pursuit between the Press Cycling Club and the Shoe City Wheelmen of Brockton.
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Charles River Park
Will Stinson
Stinson
Providence
Walthour
Cambridge
Elkés
New York
John Irwin
Press Cycling Club
Shoe City
Brockton
Local Yachting Season Closes After Grand Parade
The Yacht Racing Association capped the 1901 season with a large Nahant gathering and parade from Hull to City Point. Crowds lined shorelines as yachts, from 12-foot tenders to 125-foot schooners, flaunted flags and pennants from a busy racing year. Noted vessels included Junior, Goldenrod, Redskin II, Emma C, Widgeon, Linda, Hypatia, Calypso, Pruitt, Early Dawn, Privateer, Haglet, Vitesse, Circe II, Hermes, Bonito, Aspinquid, Oriava, and Monomoy as club races loom.
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Yacht Racing Association
Nahant
Hull
Hull-Massachusetts Club
Quincy Bay
City Point
West
Yawl Junior
Goldenrod
Redskin II
Knockabout Oplitsah III
Emma C
Widgeon
Linda
Hypatia
Calypso
Pruitt
Early Dawn
Privateer
Haglet
Vitesse
Circe II
Hermes
Bonito
Aspinquid
Oriava
Monomoy
Canadian and Irish rifle teams in Sea Girt contest
At Sea Girt New Jersey the Canadian and Irish rifle shooters compete in two days of mixed teams of six. Prizes include a top score on the winning team and a leading marksman on the losing team. The Sea Girl all comers match offers 500 dollars to the 23 best shooters. Readout lists multiple event winners including Thomas Anderton of Boston.
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New York
Sea Girt
N. J
New Jersey State Rifle Association
Sea Girl
Thomas Anderton
Boston
R. S. Hale
Massachusetts Light Battery A
United States Revolver Association
Lambert challenged by Horan backers letter calls for long-distance match
Professor J J Foley Harvard College disputes Lambert quotes about Horan claiming to swim from 50 feet to 50 miles. Foley supports Horan as long-distance world champion and proposes a New York bound match to start October 1 or January 1 with a substantial stake to prove seriousness.
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William J. Lambert
Henry
Horan
North End Park
J. J. Foley
Lambert
Mr. Horan
New York
Richard A. Canfield King of Gamblers At Saratoga Club
Saratoga scene profiles Richard A. Canfield famed as the king of gamblers living a refined life. The Boston native, Harvard rumor, Harvard-educated bibliophile and art connoisseur runs the two top gambling houses in the U.S. with strict entry limits and heavy stake games. He values credit over cash via markers and keeps a small personal circle while supporting churches.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Richard A. Canfield
Canfield
Saratoga Club
Boston
Mass
Boston Latin School
United States
Congress
Harvard
Forty-fourth Street
New York
Canfleld
Aratoga Club
Aratnga
Monte Carlo
William C. Whitney
Canfield’s
John Smith
Hazard
Ring of Gamblers
Boxing Promoters Move Into England and Canfield Praise
The piece notes an influx of American boxing promoters into England and credits Dr. A. P. Ordway with aiding cross Atlantic boxing, while praising Dick Canfield as a top figure in the sport. It also mentions Tom O Rourke, George Dixon, Pedlar Palmer talks, and local boxer Kid Goodman shifting to work in a grocery store.
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England
National Sporting Club of London
John Fleming
Peggy Bettinson
N. S.C
Mirror of Life
Sporting and Dramatic Times Company
National Sporting Club
al Smith
A. P. Ordway
N.S. C
Dr. Ordway
Jimmy Carney
Jack McAuliffe
Ike Weir
Jack Williams
George Dixon
Frank Murphy
la Blanche
the Pelican
National
Ordway
Almith
Kid Goodman
Goodman
Bill
Tom O'Rourke
O’rourke
Dixon
New York City
Dick Canfield
Boston
SFA Renton
Rob Roy
Crowd Goes Wild as Chicago Defeats Boston in Dramatic Finish
Chicago fans surge onto the South Side grounds after Hoy drives in two runs to give the Chicago club a dramatic 5 4 victory over Boston in a legendary American League game. Patterson pitched, Young allowed seven hits, and Burke, Sullivan, and Callahan featured in the late rally as Chicago clinches the win amid a wild scene.
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Chicago
South Side
Hoy
Boston
Patterson
Chicagos
Cy” Young
Bostons
Burke
Collins
Sullivan
Freeman
Callahan
Fatterson
Ferris
Parent
Dowd
A. B. Dowd
F.ceescscesneeves
Stahl
C. F
Erenee Eae
Ones
Criger
Hemphill
McFarland
Isbell
Young
Sheridan
Cincinnati at Boston and St Louis at Chicago
Sports brief notes upcoming matchups with Cincinnati visiting Boston and St Louis traveling to Chicago as part of a regional schedule.
Milwaukee and Washington split rain ruined doubleheader
In Milwaukee two baseball games were played in drizzle with both teams taking one win each. First game ended 6 4 with Milwaukee benefiting from 10 hits and 3 Washington errors while Conroy and Friel homered for Milwaukee. Second game Washington tied 2 7 Milwaukee 4 with Grady and Friel homers and 9 10 hits.
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Milwaukee
Washington
Milwaukee Eeu Oecde
Husting
Maloney
Carrick
Clarke
Anderson
Gilbert
Dungan
Conroy
Friel
Waldron
Haskell and
Cantillion
Patton
Reidy
Grady
Brugette
Coughlin
Farrell
Clingman
Hogriever
Haskell
Detroit Powers Past Baltimore in Ninth Inning Rally
Detroit wins 8 to 5 over Baltimore in the eighth inning with four straight singles and Gleason two base hit. Keister stars with key hitting as Cronin, McAllister, Nops, Bresnahan work the battery. Both teams total nine hits and equal errors. game ends after a late scoring burst. Attendance not reported.
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Detroit
Mich
Gleason
Keister
Cronin
McAllister
Nops
Bresnahan
Baltimore
Dillon
Elberfeld
Jackson
Dillion
Williams
Dunn
Hart
Expulsion For Contract Jumpers By Players’ Association
Baseball players pledged summary expulsion for jumping a signed contract and will ignore the National League one year option. The meeting with delegates from Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis Providence and Brockton decided signed players may switch only after the season. The association also warned clubs to settle salary payments or players will seek other teams.
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Baseball Players’ Association
Wakefield Crack Amateurs Seek Dorchester Matchup
Wakefield aims to close its season with a game against the unbeaten Dorchester team. Wakefield has 15 wins in 16 games after a 1 0 victory over Rice and Hutchins. Manager Goodwin hopes to schedule the clash for September 14 or 21.
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Wakefield
Dorchesters
Rice &Hutchins
Rice & Hutchins
Dorchester
Wakefields
Goodwin
Seventh Annual Pop Concert by Somerset Associates of South Poston
The seventh annual pop concert of the Somerset Associates of South Poston will be held tonight at the Seaside Pavilion City Point. Alderman J J Norton chairs a committee including J E Baldwin J F O Hara J J Teevens W P Hickey C A Walsh W F Condon J H Hussey E J Dixon G A Donahoe T J Barry J R Curran and PP H Hogan. Dancing runs from 9 pm to 2 am with vaudeville acts between dances. The event is expected to surpass prior concerts by this South Boston social and political group.
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Somerset Associates
South Poston
Seaside Pavilion
City Point
J. J. Norton
J. E. Baldwin
J. F. O'Hare
J. J. Teevens
W. P. Hickey
Sullivan
C. A. Walsh
W. F. Condon
J. H. Hussey
E. J. Dixon
G. A. Donahoe
T. J. Barry
J. R. Curran
PP. H. Hogan
Boston
South
Eastern League Results Reported From Providence and Charlotte
Eastern League results show Brockton tied at Providence and Rochester 22 at Charlotte with Buffalo noted in the tally. The fragmented data lists teams and scores, indicating multiple games in progress or completed with partial line items.
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Providence
Brockton
Charlotte
Rochester
Boffal
Plans change as Constitution to Bristol and New London
Newport R I Sept 8 plans for the Constitution changed She will be taken to Bristol tomorrow There her spars will be taken out and the yacht will then be towed to New London Thirty of her crew were discharged yesterday when they received their season s wages and 70 ration money.
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Newport
R. I
Bristol
New London
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