Alfred V Wins 2:21 Trot as Rolandus Dominates
Hamilton County Fair day five features Alfred V winning the 2:21 trot after a rough first heat with Castle Belle close behind. Rolandus takes the three year old trot and Naida captures the gentlemen's race with Mamie M. fading. Maxton wins the quarter mile running event amid muddy track conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred V
Castle Belle
Rolandus
Mamie M
Naida
Maxton
Wich
Alfred W
Frank Fox
A. Vogeier
K ' Bae Fay Gordon
B. m
B. L. Lewis
Virda Loon
Cliftoem
Ape Satie Odlateador
Uncle Ad
Trimmer
S. G
M. Hill
Courin
Br. m
J. Ader
Starter
B. G
F. Martin
Ed Craig
Easter Boy
Robbins
Dabaedes SO
Ilver Star
B. S
Hd Hine
Lyle Jay
Be Braham
Aida
B. F
Alipod CH. W. Wi-Tirsreday
B. mm
Cap Bell
Gervesceert
Biondine
Woodward Bros
Empire State Stake Won by Carlokin at Buffalo Meet
The Grand Circuit closed with three stakes led by the $10,000 Empire State Stake for 2:11 trotters won by Carlokin owned and driven by W. G. Durfee of California. Dewitt finished second as Alceste and Locust Jack battled in heats. Gano, Aquin, and other horses also raced in 2:16 and 2:19 divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
McKinney
Carlokin
W. G. Durfee
California
Peoria
Locust Jack
Mae Heart
Durfee
McHenry
Dewitt
Alceste
Br. m
Jay Bird
East- Ate de Silseegececs
Raffles
Blk. g.Bur
Prince C
B. H
Farley
Charm
B. m
Munic
Ch. G
Murphy
Empire
Br. S
Eee Wilkes
Eeseecces Eses Essenetes
B. G
Andrewe
Betee Hve
Nahma
Burgess
Jack, Sr
Eeseenry
McDonald
May Earl
Bowerman
Capecceddees
Axtellay
Thomas
Loyal
Geers
Hyde
Aaa Plasieseg Tee
Pete
Nee Wilkes
Credition
Cox
Dr. Bonney
Bik
Princess ‘Direct
Bik. m
Alle
Wheeling Battles Over Hoblitzel Sale to Cincinnati
Wheeling West Virginia fans cry foul after Clarksburg club sells first baseman Hoblitzel to Cincinnati National League club. Wheeling owners protest to National Association secretary and to August Herrmann. Wheeling claims original agreement gave them sole control after receiving Fletcher from Clarksburg. Airmarked wart may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W.va
Hoblitzel
Cincinnati
Clarksburg Club
Hoge
Clarksburg
Wheeling Club
Farrell
National Association
August Herrmann
Cincinnati Club
Hoblitzer
Clarks
Burg Fletcher
Lasker and Tarrasch To Clash In World Championship
Berlin reports the chess world awaits a Lasker versus Tarrasch title match. Funds have been raised by the German Chess Union to cover expenses and prizes. The first series starts August 17 in Dusseldorf with another planned later in Munich. a total of 3750 dollars is pledged, with the winner receiving the larger share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lasker
Tarrasch
Steinitz
German Chess Union
Empire
Lasker and
Dusseldorf
Munich
Arrangements Made for Reach All-American Baseball Tour in Japan
Tokyo reports all details set for a nine game series in Japan from November 21 to December 3. The Reach All-American Baseball Club will visit with a committee to select the strongest Japanese players to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Pallplayers
Japan
Shooting match at 100 targets yields Frances Alberts win
Most members hunted for coo places yesterday while only two faced the sun to shoot the 100 target match. Miss Frances Alberts won with a 91 plus score. Next shoot on August 22 at St Bernard grounds with Manager Braunagel promising an attractive program for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sol
Frances Althert
Braunagel
St. Bernard Grounds
Helmet 0 First In The Hopeful At Saratoga
Helmet won the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga beating Fayette and Sir Martin, with Notter riding. Dandelion won the Merchants and Citizens' Handicap. other race results list Lady Bedford, Perseus, and multiple placers across six races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
James R. Keene
Fayette
Sir Martin
Regular Army Shoot Closes As Northern Division Leads
Rain soaked Ft Sheridan range as soldiers from six divisions completed the national target shoot. Northern Division sent five of twelve finalists to Camp Perry Ohio on August 26, with Pacific Division next at four. Atlantic Southwestern Cuban and Philippine Divisions failed to place a man on the national team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ft. Sheridan
Aes States Army
Perry
Trots Postponed on Muddy Track
GALESBURG Illinois August 15 The Great Western Circuit races were postponed today due to a muddy track weather and track conditions forced the cancellation of races at the event track in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Cincinnati Fighter and Manager Sail for London in September
Mike Schreck and manager Frank Kelley plan a September departure with welterweight Billy Griffiths. Schreck, in first class condition, is matched to meet Jack Johnson, the negro champion, before the National Sporting Club in London on September 14. They sail the first week of September for the old country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreck
Jack Johnson
National Sporting Club
London
Kelley
Billy Griffiths
Old Country
Empire City opening marred by jockey fall and spill
At Empire City race track Yonkers N Y Aug 15 a tumble marred opening day as J C Core ridden by Sweet and Sailor on Sumter fell after Dugan on Comedienne cut across. Comedienne won the sixth race with no foul claimed. Six other races completed amid betting and sheriff surveillance. Sumter and Sweet were badly shaken but later reported as hurt. multiple horses remained upright and finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire City Race Track
Yonkers
N. Y
Empire City Track
Dugan
Comedienne
Sweet
J. C. Core
Sailor
Sumter
Sheriff Lane
Westchester County
Besom
James B. Brady
Garner
Frizette
Upton
Jacobite
Dainty Dame
Gold Proof
Black Mary
Etherial
Cullen
Ragman
Smith
Homecrest
Harrigan
Shreve
Garland
Billy Bodemer
Star Thistle
Gliding Belle
O. U. Kid
Donsella
Energy, Kin
Elmer Boy
Fine Lawn
Rockstone
Coat of Arms
Lee
Chantilly
Lord Stanhope
Tipping
Saylor
Core
Oe Sumter
Greer Wins National Regatta Championship on Connecticut River
Frank D. Greer of the East Boston Athletic Association regained his title as champion sculler at the National regatta on the Connecticut River. He led four top oarsmen including Harry S. Bennett of the Springfield Boat Club and finished easily. John O Neill of Halifax placed second, Bennet fourth, and Durando Miller of New York fourth. Other event winners included Vesser Boat Club, Metropolitan Rowing Club, Riverside Boat Club, Dedham Boat Club, and New York Athletic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Frank D. Greer
East Boston Athletic Association
Connecticut
Greer
Harry S. Bennett
Springfield Boat Club
Boston
Philadelphia
John O'Neill
Halifax
Bennett
Durando Miller
New York
Fred Shepheard
Brooklyn
Vesser Boat Club
Metropolitan Rowing Club
Riverside Boat Club
Cambridge
Dedham
Detroit
Minnesota
Riverside
Marine Captain Dominates NRA Tourney at Perry
Captain Thomas Holcomb Jr of the Marine Corps won the 1000 yard long distance match with 49 points at the National Rifle Association tournament in Camp Perry Ohio. Sergeant J W Hengle also of the Marine Corps captured the Hale trophy with a perfect score after a shoot off with Lt Col Winder. Squadron A New York claimed the revolver team title for the fifth straight year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry, CO
United States Marine Corps
National Rifle Association
Thomas Holcomb, Jr
Marine Corps
J. W. Hengle
Ohio Rifle Association
Hengle
Co. B. Winder
Ohio
National Association
Squadron A
New York
Cleveland Wins Lipton Cup First Leg At Chicago
The Cleveland Yacht Club Syndicate led by a flash start at 2 15 pm won the first day’s leg of the Sir Thomas Lipton cup on a 12 mile tripolar course. The Spray of the Chicago Yacht Club finished second with I A C of Illinois A C third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland Yacht Club Syndicate
Columbia Yacht Club
Spray
Chicago Yacht Club
Illinois A.C
Cleveland
Ohio
First point to point balloon race kicks off in Massachusetts
The inaugural event began August 14 from North Adams with pilots choosing distant towns for landings within ten miles of each target post office. Notable mentions include Charles J. Glidden flying for the Aero Club of France and Great Britain and Ireland along with increasing European interest and plans for a November transcontinental balloon race and a Berlin led aerial spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Charles J. Glidden
Aero Club of
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Issyes Moulineaux
Berlin
Navy League
J. E.capper
Royal Engineers
British Army
Captain Baldwin
Washington
America
Aerial Experiment Association
Alexander Graham Bell
Europe
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Atlantic Seaboard
Federation of American Aero Clubs
Coupe Internationale Des Aeronautes
German Aeronautic Association
la Republique
M. Lebaudy
Philadelphia Aero Club
Ben Franklin Aeronautic Association
Lawrenceburg Fair Ends With Racing Crowds
Lawrenceburg Ind August 15 Lawrenceburg Fair closed after a strong financial run with Ohio and Kentucky horses winning most premiums. Dant of Lebanon Ky won the 2 40 trot purse 300 with Telemchus second and Kata Minaline third. Beveridge of Martinsville Ind won the 2 20 pace purse 300 with Robbie R second and Jack third. Lawrenceburg Derby 1 1 2 mile dash 150 went to Belleview Cincinnati with Sygnet second and Minnie Ha Ha third. Egan Girl Nibergge Dillsboro won county road race. Fastest half mile heat 1 10 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Ohio
Kentucky
F. Dant
Lebanon
Telemchus
J. Grundy
Kata Minaline
J. Dawkins
Louisville
Belleview Boy
Captain Shirley
Julia C
Beveridge
J. Henderson
Martinsville
Robbie R
L. Robinson
North Vernon
Jack
William Green
Erlanger
Grace Winwood
Prince Patchen
Major Garney
Flying
Squirrel
Belleview
J. West
Cincinnati
Sygnet
J. Garney
Nashville
Tenn
Minnie Ha Ha
Robinson
Horseradish
Osterman
Blaz&o
Garrison
Richwood
Boodlé
Doc
Clothier of Philadelphia Wins Meadow Club Tennis Final
W J Clothier defeats Robert Leroy in the Meadow Club singles final at Southampton. Scores 6 3, 9 11, 7 5, 6 2 after a three hour match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothier
Philadelphia
Leroy
Southampton
W. J
Robert Leroy
Meadow Club
Philadelphia cricket team defeats Marylebone by 25 runs
The Philadelphia cricket team secured a 25 run victory over the Marylebone eleven in a match played in London. The win adds a notable result to the touring side's schedule with both teams fielding strong lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Philadelphia
Marylebone
Empire City Race Card Summary for Maiden Two Year Olds
At Empire City the program lists six races for colts and geldings maidens and older horses. Notable entries include Cam peen Home Run and Ark in the first race, Gloryar Dr Gardner and James B Brady in the selling dash, Falcada Beaucoup Halkaet and Tony Bonero in the handicap, Melisande Occidental residing Belle in the Demoiselle, Campaigner Ace High and Saylor in the third selling, and Sally Easter Coat of Arms Comedienne Rockstone Sir Toddington in the 11-16 mile selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campeen
Ibs
W. Pinch
Home Run
Solicitor
Miderecho
Ned Lim
Never Late
Killie Reen
Take One
Floor Pad
Ark
Harry Rogers
Bird of Flight N
Gloryar
Dr. Gardner
James B. Brady
Grimaldi
l’'Armour
Gowan
Black Mary
Woodcraft
Ida D
Falcada
Beaucoup
Halkaet
First One
Tileing
Golden Acre
Tony Bonero
Zienap
Saylor
Queen Marguerite
Demoiselle
Melisande
Occidental
Residing Belle
Fair Messenger
Arondack
Variation
Colette
Lady. Swift
Campaigner
Ace High
Dr.Garner
Okenite
John L. McMillan
of Langdon
Killiecrankie
IEC Score
Booma
Tipping
Cymbal
Druid
Bigot
Sally
Easter
Golden
Shore
Coat of Arms
Comedienne
Rockstone
Sir Toddington
Bridgeport Player James O Rourke Sold to New York Americans
Bridgeport baseball second baseman James O Rourke was sold to the New York Americans and ordered to report in New York. He is expected to play for the team today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
James O'Rourke
New York Americans
New York
Spanish Queen 15 Preatest Trotter in Kalamazoo Meet
The Kalamazoo gathering shows Spanish Queen is the standout among green trotters though Alceste also impresses. Henry Ten Eyck White notes Spanish Queen and Onward Silver’s lineage and training pressures, while local boosters hail Kalamazoo’s revived harness scene and track conditions. The article also covers a Brooklyn-Cincinnati and Reds-Brooklyn baseball game with late-inning drama and strong pitching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Henry Ten Eyck White
Chicago Tribune
Flora Temple
Two Home Runs Win for Redlegs
Kane ties the game in the ninth, Mitchell wins it in the tenth as Cincinnati Redlegs finish strong. Wilhelm delivers steady pitching with a sharp wind up as bunt and bunt variants shape the late frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Superbas
Reds
Johnny Kane
Wilhelm
Mike Mitchell
Brooklyns
Coakley
Tim Jordan
Kane
Hummel
Johnny
Mitchell
Lumley
Mike
McLean
Ganzel
Mowrey
Big Mac
John
Andy
Pattee
Jordan
Tim
Huggins
Lobert
Lewis
Hulswitz
Bergen
Sheehan
Maloney
Fiall Paskert
Schlei
Thu
Joran
Schiei
Mel
Redlegs
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Cities
Results show Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 2 1 while Pittsburgh beat Boston 8 2. Philadelphia beat Chicago 1 0 and New York tied St Louis 1 1. Philadelphia again won over St Louis 1 0. Chicago topped Washington 5 3. Cleveland defeated New York 5 4. Boston defeated Detroit 4 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Boston
New York St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
W.l.pe
Louis
Tas Ass'n
Central League
W.L. Pe
Louisville
Msville
Toledo
Dayton Neseeeee
Indianapolis
Uth Bend
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Hamilton County Fair
Fay Gordon
Fritz. Emmet
Empire Stake
GY Garlokin
George Gano
Gano
Princess Direct
Cincinnati Gun.club
F. Alberriss
Keene
Madden
Notter
Helmet
Perseus
Lady Bedford
Sun Dance
Gilbert
Louise Hall
Hill Top
Lighthouse
May River
Gunshot
Sampson
Malacca
Davidson
Countersign
Pouly Watts
Thomas Omer
Queen
Delirium
Bouquet
Musgrave
Dreamer
McCarthy
Jeanne D'Arc
Ft. Johnson
Adriade
Schleswig
Camp Perry
Mike Schreck
Frank Kelley
Mike Sochrecke
Mars Empire
J.C. Core
Summer
Frank Gill
Boston Parsman
U.S. Marine Corps
Aeronautics
Empire City
Yankees Bay
O’rourke
Onward Silver
Film Foundation
Silver
Massachusetts
Transylvania
John Hussey
Gus Macey
Kalamazoo Race Track
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