Osborne wins in high jump and Taylor hurdle event
Abrahams made Olympic history by breaking America's hold on the 100 meters, delivering a second sprint title in Olympic history. The U S led a tight point race with Finland, Sweden, and Great Britain, while Charles Brookins and Taylor faced hurdles and lane violations affecting final standings.
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Olympic program today with track and field events
The schedule lists events including 110 metre hurdles trials and semi finals, broad jump finals, 200 metres trials, shot put finals, 800 metres finals, 110 metre hurdles semi finals, 60 metres trials, and 206 metres second trials with times ranging from 3:30 to 6:00 PM.
Pirates Bat Grimes 10 to Beat Brooklyn 9 105
Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 9 to 5 as Grimes allowed 15 Pirates hits and six extra bases. Georgetown star set a world mark in the long jump with 23 feet 10 1 4 inches in a trial. H M Osborne failed at 6 feet 7 1 2 inches after a shoulder contact. American runners qualified in 800 metres and 3 000 metres steeplechase finals with Ray Dodge among the leaders.
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Swimming at Milford Beach
Milford plans a large meet at Myrtle Beach on Sunday July 20 with a national junior women championship and three state events. The Milford Swimming Association and Myrtle Beach Amusement Association co sponsor entries from New York Philadelphia Brookline Mass Boston A A Newark and other cities. Captain William Ashworth chairs the organizing committee with events including a 100 yard national junior for women and 100 and 880 yard state championships for men.
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Fairfield Legion Falls to Greens Farms in Benefit Game
Fairfield July 7 reports the American Legion base ball team losing 6 to 5 to Greens Farms in a benefit match for Walter Mills injured in an accident. Greens Farms outhit Fairfield while Fairfield showed fighting spirit, scoring two in the first inning and nearly tying. A later hit would have produced two runs but was ruled dead, ending the game. A return game is expected soon.
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Mitford Swim Meet Under A. A. U. Sanction Planned
A. A. U. sanctioned swimming meet will feature events for women and men including 50, 80, 100, and 60 yard races with age handicaps and a boys novelty 50 yard event. Prizes will be awarded. Entries due by Wednesday July 16. Open to all registered A. A. U. athletes under Contesticut A. A. U. rules.
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The Shadow of Boxing Fame and Its Toll
The article weighs the high earnings of boxing stars against the heavy personal costs. It traces careers from Jack Johnson and Dempsey to modern champions, noting taxes and expenses eroding fortunes. It cites specific payouts from big bouts, questions longterm wealth, and hints at the evolving financial landscape of boxing legends.
Tennis Rule Qs and Answers From The Telegram 1910s
Tennis readers questions answered by the United States Lawn Tennis Association through The Telegram. Topics include racquet contact during a return, boys champions Richards in 1917 and 1918, nets and balls bouncing out, first interscholastic champion Robert D. Wren in 1891, and match formats with three of five sets for men and two of three for women. Readers were invited to send self addressed stamped envelopes for official replies.
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Coal Heavers Edge Albany In Tight Victory
Albany battled Worcester but fell 1 to 4 as Genin Lefler each collected three hits in a tightly contested game. Scorer details incomplete in the report.
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Bottomley Knocked Out After Collision With Wall
St Louis beat Chicago 15 to 8 in the fifth game as Bottomley was knocked unconscious and lost two teeth after sprinting into a grandstand wall while catching a foul. He is expected back in the lineup tomorrow and had a home run in the game. Keen and Blake dominated the plate for the Cardinals, with multiple hits and runs.
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Trainer Robbed at Hawthorne After Derby Fame
Hunley Webb trainer of Black Gold, Kentucky Derby winner now at Hawthorne, was robbed of 900 pounds after a taxi attack last night. He reported the incident to police, noting a $1,600 diamond studded watch given by Mrs. KR M Hoota of Tulsa to Black Gold’s owner. Police arrested the taxi driver.
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England Polo Team Loses Second Practice Match
In Hurlingham England July 7 the English polo team lost the second practice match to the Hurlingham Quartet by a score of 8 to 7.
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