Americans Win Davis Cup Challenge at Wimbledon
McLoughlin of San Francisco defeated Dixon in straight sets to give the United States a 3-2 lead over England in the Davis International Challenge Cup. Williams of Philadelphia, a Harvard junior, contributed the crucial win to set up the American victory as crowds cheered in warm, favorable conditions.
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Commercial Tribune
Wimbledon
England
Maurice E. McLoughlin
San Francisco
Racquet Wielder
United States
Charles P. Dixon
R. Norris Williams
Philadelphia
John C. Parke
McLoughlin
Williams
Harvard
Dixon
America
Parker
Boehling Beaten by Lowly Browns in Washington
In Washington on July 28 a bases on balls by Shotten a Pratt single and a Williams homer in the first inning doomed Boehling as he sought a season streak of straight major league victories. St Louis led 3-0 early and held on to win 4 to 1. Williams hit a home run for St Louis and McBride drove in Washington’s lone run on an error. Mitchell worked shutout relief for St Louis as Boehling took the loss.
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Washington
Shotten
Pratt
Williams
Joe Boehling
St. Louis
Boehbling
Alexander
Philadelphia
Mitchell
Austin
S&j. Louis
McBride
Van
Morgan
McBride Washington
Henry
Boehling
St. L. Abe Eaer
Moeller
Stovall
Foster
Milan
Gandii
Johnston
Aleeder
Alex'der
Lavan
Ol McBride
Mitabell
A. Williams
Laporte
Louie
Prasington Saisbs
Gedeon
Gandil
Louis
Washington Tl
Ling
Urmpires
Ferguson
Connolly
Moose Ball Clash at Wiedemann Park Friday
Cincinnati All-Professionals meet a picked Moose team at Wiedemann Park Friday afternoon. The All-Pros are top semi pro players with a standout pitcher. A large crowd is expected to witness the game which will start at 3 p.m. Johnny Dugan will umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiedemann Park
Cincinnati
Ohio state league A1 results fragment in 1904
Incomplete OCR shows several team matchups across Ohio venues including Chillicothe, Huntington, Ironton, Portsmouth, Trenton, Maysville and Lexington with batters and batteries listed. The text is fragmentary and names multiple players across games.
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Ironton
Portsmouth
Trenton
Munk
Donalds
Weinberg
Osborn
Trautmen
Jackley
Schwab
Maysville
R. H. EB
Lexington
Wars
Dawson
Carter
White Sox Acquire Notre Dame Pitcher Lathrop
Boston report notes Chicago White Sox add William Lathrop a pitcher from Notre Dame University who has spent the past three seasons with the Irish and reported for duty in the city.
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Boston
Chicago White Sox
William Lathrop
Notre Dame University
History of cup won by Yankees in tennis
The Davis Cup, emblem of the world team championship in lawn tennis, returns to the United States after ten years. Since 1900 it has been contested by the United States England Australia and other nations with the United States holding three cup wins to date. The 1900 1902 1903 and 1907 years marked key defenses and transfers among nations. The 1909 tournament featured eight teams and concluded with the United States reclaiming the trophy from England.
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Dwight F. Davis
United States
England
Australia
Doherty Brothers
Brookes
Wilding
Parke
Dixon
Beamish
British Isles
Australasia
Larned
Dohertys
Wee Pack
Holcombe Ward
Beals Wright
France
Belgium
Germany
South Africa
Canada
Wiesbaden
New York
Dominion
America
British papers praise American Davis Cup win and McLoughlin
London papers credit the United States with a deserved victory in Melbourne led by Maurice McLoughlin. They note Britain must call youth to its aid to compete in sports and lament England’s defeat to gifted youth. The Standard highlights McLoughlin’s youthful stamina, while The Telegraph and Daily Express discuss national health and Ireland’s influence. The Daily Mail expresses galling disappointment.
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London
Maurice E.cLoughlin
Great Britain
The
Standard
McLoughlin
Charles P. Dixon
Daily Telegraph
Ireland
Land
Melbourne
United States
Daily Express
Daily Mail
England
Players Called by Tribune Sports Department
The Commercial Tribune invites Brennan Merkle O'Connor Feney Mohlmann Penning Kelly Bolce Fisher and Harry Dunlap to contact C O'Connor of the sport department via Canal 2571 at once.
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C. O'Connor
Sport Department
Commercial Tribune
Canal
Brennan
Merkle
O’connor
Feeney
Mohlmann
Penning
Kelly
Bolce
Fisher
Harry Dunlap
Californians Dominate Western Championship Tennis
On July 2 at Onwentsia Chicago California players Strachan and Clarence Griffin advanced through two rounds each in the Western Championship. Strachan defeated Jerry Webber 6-3 6-3 and Kent MacNeal 6-1 6-3, while Griffin beat D F Wiley 6-2 6-0 and W A Knight 6-1 6-1. Local favorites Hayes and Hoppe also posted easy wins, with several other matches decided by clear margins.
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Chicago
Hn Strachan
Clarence Griffin
Onwentsia
Strachan
California
Jerry Webber
Wonders Club
Webber
Love
Griffin
D. F. Wiley
Evanston
W. A. Knight
Minneapolis
Kent MacNeal
Berwin
San Franciscan
Walter Hayes
William J. Hoppe
F. C. Bailey
Philadelphia
J. D. Dooley
F. A. Lindeman
Berlin
Germany
R. B. Lester
Cc. O. Benton
Grand Rapids
C. Hancock
Central League at Dayton and Springfield games report
Baseball scores from Dayton Springfield and Evansville Terre Haute show runs hits and errors. Batteries pitchers and catchers listed for each game with names like Pretfer Laxe Rowan Armstrong Loudermilk Wegner Snyder Madden Hargrove and Furchner.
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Dayton
R H
Jacques Stars to Dine on Birthday Eve
Jacques Helfferich will host a large dinner Tuesday night for the Jacques Stars Amateur National American Association baseball team celebrating his thirty eighth birthday. Helfferich has long backed the team and supports the amateur National American scheme with his funds. The Stars have played hard this season and could win the pennant if they prevail in their next three games. Helfferich may award a silver trophy to the champions of the National League. Jacques himself is a noted hitter who favors the plate and provides leadership as a coach and teammate.
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Jacques Helfferich
Jacques” Stars
Jacques
North Turners
Jacques Stars
Jacques’ Stars
Judge Hoffman
Boxing card pits Mars vs Creeley in featherweight clash
At Reichrath's Park tonight the 26 round program opens with a ten round Mars versus Johnny Creeley featherweight bout. Mars and Creeley mirror a tight match, with supporting bouts including Jim Howard vs Bill Rees and Johnny Fambry vs Alvie Welch. Referee Frank Mills and timekeeper Charles Thurman set the pace as tickets go on sale.
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Reichrath’s Park
Mars
Johnny Creeley
Pittsburg
Leders
Benny McGovern
Patsy Brannigan
Creeey
McGovern
Brannigan
Brennigan
Creeley
Jim Howard
Cincinnati
Bill Rees
Mohawk Athletic Club
Rees
White Hope
Johnny Fambry
Alvie Welch
Fighting Mahon
Kid Wirthlin
Frank Mills
Charey Thurman
Frank Kelly
Gassman’s
Spalding
Niemes
Wheel
Jake Ittner
Pappa Sold To Pittsburg Nationals For 3000
Spokane player Jules Pappa a hard hitting right fielder for the Spokane Northwestern League team has been sold to the Pittsburg Nationals for 3000 dollars He will finish the season with Spokane first year in professional baseball and remains with Spokane until season end
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Spokane
Wash
Jules Pappa
Pittsburg Nationals
Pappa
Bull Moose II Sinks in Maumee River Race
Bull Moose II driven by Frank J. Gregory of City Island New York sank in twenty feet of water in the Maumee River during the Perry centennial speed boat races. The scratch boat in Class A was racing for the interstate championship trophy at about thirty nine miles an hour when it struck a submerged obstacle. Hazel II of Brooklyn also struck a log and was disabled.
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Toledo
Bull Moose II
Frank J. Gregory
City Island
Maumee River
Hazel II
Brooklyn
N. Y
New York Americans Acquire Cook and Cooney Players
New York Americans manager Chance announced the purchase of Outelder Cook from the Austin club of the Texas League and pitcher Cooney from the Butte club of the Union Association. Cooney will join the New Yorks immediately while Cook reports in the fall.
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New York
Chance
New York Americans
Outelder Cook
Austin
Cooney
Butte (Mont
Union Association
New Yorks
Cook
Unwritten Law Uphheld by GHIV Umpires
In Chicago in July President Chivington of the American Association sustained an informal umpire rule that a runner sliding head first into first base should be called out. He argued sliding wastes time, serves only to confuse the umpire, and dust-raising hides the play.
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Chicago
Chivington
American Association
Friel
St. Paul
O'Brian
Dixie’ Walker
Mr. Chivington
First Race Five Furlongs at Islip Downs
Czar Michael ridden by Steele won at 13 to 5 over Red Star with Vandezuzen, Mockery at 5 to 2. Time 1 61 1-5. Zodiac Goodwill Buzz Around Amazement Indolence John P. Dixon Nancy Orme Fathom and Fidelity ran.
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Czar Michael
Steele
Red Star
Vandeuzen
Mockery
Buxton
Zodiac
Goodwill
Buzz Around
Amazement
Indolence
John P. Dixon
Nancy Orme
Fathom
Fidelity
Marie T
Snyder
Busy
Goose
Clubs
Tecumseh
Adelante
Howdy Howdy
Mudsill
O’em
Henry Hutchinson
Spindle
Bernardotte
Moisant
My*Geni
Black River
Moody
Miss Edith
la Sainrella
Wentworth
Bittra
Hearthstone
George S. Davis
Siltrix
Schaller
Smash
Barnegat
Teahan
Hamilton
Calgary
Lochiel
Florafina
Rags
Pat Rutledge
Deronde
Scarlet Letter
Martin
Serenato
Louise Travers
Laura
Tattler
Requiram
Beaupere
Sir Blaise
Hopkins
Sun Queen
Panzaretta
Gross
Prince Ahmed
Knights Differ
Ondramida
Gray
Tropaeleum
Denham
Puritan Lass
Six Furlong and One Mile Races At Monmouth Meet
In the six furlong opener Progressive with 97 pounds under Karrick won at 13 to 5, Lace second and Ella Bryson third after 1 13 4 6. In the selling mile Fred Mul holland carried 10 with Butwell aboard won at 9 to 5, Water Welles second and Discovery third after 1 40. Beaucoup triumphed at one mile with Reyburn second and Bayport third after 1 40 2 5. Any Time captured the six furlongs with Wooden Shoes second and The Spirit third after 1 13 5. Shannon River led the steeple selling about 2 1 2 miles with Racebrook second and Essex NI. third after 5 01. Lily Orme won the six furlongs with Figinny and Small also out and Time 1 15. Ortyx ran in the field.
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Progressive
Karrick
Lace
Butwell
Ella Bryson
Nicklaus
War Lord
Fred Mulholland
Water Welles
Wilson
Discovery
Wolfe
Monmouth
Slim Princess
Elnar
Dandy Dixon
Hammon Pass
Beaucoup
Reyburn
Bayport
Burwell
Hanover
the Spirit
Brady
Shannon River
Allen
Racebrook
Krause
Essex NI
Mr. Alpers
Son of the Wind
Nosegay
Golden
Mace
Lily Orme
McCahey
Figinny
Small
Ortyx
Butte Races Quick Winners and Placings
In the first race for three year olds and up at five and a half furlongs Ramsey carried 110 pounds and won at odds 7 to 2 with Ferrena second and Star Blue third. time 1 09 2 5. Angelus Queen Ruth Robert Mitchell and Ethel Samp son also ran. The second race for maiden two year olds at four furlongs saw Auntie Curl top Big Lomax and Hyndla as a contender with Auntie Curl first and Big Lomax second.
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Ramsey
Corey
Ferrena
Burlingame
Star Blue
Sielafft
Angelus
Queen Ruth
Robert Mitchell
Ethel Sampson
Grand Circuit meets records fall at Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Mich July 28 crowds enjoy ideal weather as Uhlan driven by Dee Tanner lowers Michigan track marks to 1 59 and 2 02 state records. Giftline stake Longworth B lowers season best to 2 02 in 2 05 pace. Grattan Royal wins 2 15 pace. Hollywood sisters Kate and Bertha shine in Northrop stake.
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Mich
Uhlan
Dee Tanner
Michigan
Billings
Comstock
Dudie Archdale
Hamburg Belle
Detroit
Longworth B
Walter Cochato
Grattan Royal
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Royal Princess Margaret
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Gomstock
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Joe Dodge
Holly Bertha
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Blackburn Watts
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Snow
Peder Eee
J. Benyon
Sienna
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Gerrity
Grace Flagler
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Race results and betting odds from a midcard track meet
The report lists multiple races with horses such as Patsy Mack Real Worth and Patriotic and stakes like selling and Futurity course. It notes positions first through third, weights, trainers or owners in parentheses, and times for each race, including close finishes and notable runners in the third through sixth races.
Hamilton First Race Henry Ritte Betray Tro vato
First Race features Henry Ritte with a betrayal hint and Tro vato in a compact field. Second Race presents Amphion Lady Isle and Froissart in a trio of notable runners.
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Hamilton
Henry Ritte
Betray
Trovato
Amphion
Lady Isle
Froissart
Black Toney
Southern Maid
Willie Waddell
Edda
Cogs
Napier
Ralph Lloyd
Lad of Langdon
Fiel
Three Links
Springmaid
Theodore Cook
Hassan
Waldo Briggs
Missle
Races Light Up Butte Card With Six Events
First Racer Clint Tucker McAlan and Mike Donlin compete in the opener. Rimifax Ave Alabama Bam run in the second. Iron Queen Fleeting Fashion and Decency in the third. Pride of Lismore Amer icus and Mrs. Gamp in the fourth. Tillingnast Regards and Bob Farley in the fifth. Hannis Miami Waldo in the sixth. Best Bet Tillinghast points to top pick.
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Ave Tower
Alabama Bam
Vieves Ceresese
Ada
Kennedy Francis
Mary Emily
Clara Waf
Thistle Belle
Delaness
Fleeting Fashion
Follane Enon
Svoiarth
Pride of
Prince Conrad
Lean Shark
Tillinghast
Miami
Hannis Nee Essences
Engraver Pererrerrery
Waldo Ween
Ora
Butte
Clint Tucker
McAlan
Mike Donlin
Rimifax
Ave
Alabama
Bam
Iron Queen
Decency
Vitt Stricken by Grippe in Detroit Club
Oscar Vitt Detroit Tigers second baseman is seriously ill with grip in Detroit. He has been confined to bed for days and worsened today. Doctors say not critical, but he will miss play until at least fall. Vitt's home is in California.
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Detroit
Mich
Oscar Vitt
Detroit American League Baseball Club
Vitt
California
Baseball Victim Dies From Hay Bucket Accident
In St James Minnesota on July 28 Richard Bloomquist a young farmer ran under a high fly ball in centerfield and crashed into a hay bucket. An iron prong pierced his chest and he died soon after.
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ST. James
Minn
Richard Bloomquist
Daughters Die in Watt Mining Reservoir Tragedy
Estelle VanFossen aged 12 and Thelma Rouch aged 13 drowned when ropes tied to them broke during a swim at Watt Mining Car Company reservoir in Barnesville. Their father Andrew Roach, watching a baseball game, fell from the grandstand and broke his back. his recovery is unlikely. Two other children witnessed the diving incident.
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Barnesville
Estelle Vanf ®Ssen
Thelma Rouch
Watt Mining Car Company
Andrew Roach
Most Atrocious Plot Leaders Nabbed in Harrisburg
Samuel Franklin alias Samuel Ware and Edward Loud, alleged leaders of white slave men, were arrested by federal agents in Harrisburg and jailed. Authorities say they headed a notorious plot against the Tenth United States Colored Cavalry during its march from Vermont to Virginia.
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Harrisburg
Samuel Franklin
Samuel Ware
Edward Loud
United States Colored Cavalry
Vermont
Virginia
Dauphin County
Cole Wins Fifth Straight as Columbus Tops Toledo
Pitcher Cole earned his fifth straight win by defeating Toledo 7 to 2 after an argument with umpire Connolly in the seventh led to his ejection. Shelton returned to the Columbus outfield with strong defense and Hinchman contributed two doubles. Cook finished the game for Columbus.
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Columbus
Cole
Toledo
Connolly
Cook
Hinchman
Burns
Shelton
Minneapolis Beats St Paul 6 2 On Late Innings Rally
Minneapolis defeated St Paul 6 to 2 with all runs scored in the second and seventh innings. Orridge kept St Paul scoreless until the ninth. Homeruns not mentioned. Miller and Rossman doubled. Smith hit a three bagger. Walks issued to Walker. seven strikeouts noted. Left on base St Paul six, Minneapolis ten. Time one hour. Umpires O Brien and Westervelt.
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Hinchman
Smith
Gerber
Bluhm
Bajls
Cole
Schlitzer
Cook
Columbus
Toledo
Murray and
Connglly
ST. Paul
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Orridge
Boot
Riggert
Scott
Inneapolis
Walker
Miller
Rossman
Altizer
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la Key
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Killiter
O’ Brien
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Ettee
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Rhoades
O’connor
Gilbert
Baxter
Drake Gil Marshall
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Slapnicka
Slapricka
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Johnstone
Stansbury Scores as Louisville Tops Indianapolis 3–0
In Indianapolis on July 28 Louisville defeated Indianapolis 3 to 0. Stansbury drew a bases on balls in the sixth, scoring the first run amid a misplay sequence including Livingston’s overthrow. Schardt pitched well for Louisville while Powell limited visitors to four hits. Three infield singles and a center-field knock accounted for Indy’s only threats.
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Indianapolis
Stansbury
Livingston
Gettman
Louisville
Schardt
Nici
Merz
Osborn
Beaumiller
Nich
Hulswitz
Seok
Powell
Shamrocks Move to Muncie for Sunday Clash
The Cincinnati Shamrocks travel to Muncie Indiana next Sunday August 3 to face Manager Shad Cunninghams club. Kling a local lad will join the Muncie team while Frank Sauters who has lost only one game with the Shamrocks will play for the visitors. Joe Smith calls all Shamrock players to report at the C and O Depot Fourth Smith Street at 6 15 am. morning.
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Cincinnati Shamrocks
Muncie
Ind
Shad Cunningham
Kling
Frank Sauters
Shamrocks
Joe Smith
Shamrock
Smith
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