Susie J Prevails in McDowell 2.10 Trotting Stakes
Lexington Kentucky October 16 Susie J. roan mare won the $5000 McDowell stake for 2.10 trotters in straight heats defeating Anzella the favorite who finished second. Gail Hamilton captured the Kentucky stake from Bugle with John Me third. Hilgar the Lexington stake winner after a first-heat loss. Wagon race won by Alan driven by S. T. Harbison. Attendance about 6000.
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Lexington
McDowell
Kentucky Breeders’ Association
Susie J
Anzella
Gail Hamilton
Kentucky
Bugle
John Me
Hilgar
Ate Ae
Sanders
Ferne
Br m
Benyan
Antzella
Spear
Four Harness Races At State Fair Winners Named In New Hampshire
At Concord New Hampshire this afternoon four harness races were run at the state fair grounds. Cox won the 2.12 pace in straight heats with Hetty Green and claimed a $50 fine for laying up the first two heats. In the 2:15 trot Cox beat favorite Ralph Wyck with Midnight, while the free-for-all saw Louise G. defeat Effie Powers in 2.13% as the fastest mile. Doris won both heats in the 2.21 pace, with a purse of $300, ahead of Blake Topsfield Boy and others. Accidents at the farm bring stings bruises and sprains, for which Dr Thomas Electric Oil is recommended.
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Concord
N. H
State Fair Grounds
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Hetty Green
Gypsy Red
Ralph Wyck
Effie Powers
Louise G
Doris
Goldmont
Williams
Blake
Psu
Topsfield Boy
Coasterene
Lightning
Lady Madeline
William L
Lady Nelson
C M A C Triumph Over Oaklands In 8 To 3 Polo Meet
Allard starred as C M A C polo defeated Oaklands 8 to 3 before 400 fans at C M A C hall. The winners opened with five goals in the first period. Oaklands issued a comeback in the second and third. Allard and Secord excelled for the victors. Bertwhistle and Burke contributed for the losers.
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Secord
Bertwhistle
McKillop
Burke
Titreault
Flaherty and Boland Fight to Draw in New Britain
Martin Flaherty of Lowell and Sam Boland of New York fought twenty fast rounds before the Pastime A. C. police threatened interference. The bout was declared a draw in New Britain Connecticut on October 16.
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New Britain, Conn
Martin Flaherty
Lowell
Mass
Sam Boland
New York
A. C
Young Corbett Defeats Bernstein For Featherweight Crown
In Baltimore on October 16, Young Corbett retained his featherweight title by knocking Bernstein in sparring rounds and a late seven round stoppage after Bernstein revealed a broken bone in his left hand, with Referee Joe Pollock officiating.
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Baltimore
Young Corbett
Joe Bernstein
New York
Eureka Athletic Club
Bernstein
Joe Pollock
Diamond Notes From The Baseball World
Simmie Murch of Boston reduced errors in 25 games as Haverhill tied All-St. John 9 9 at St. John New Brunswick. Murray of Manchester posted eight doubles a triple and two homers in 12 games and other hot hitting runs noted. Ban Johnson returned from hunting and spoke on New York signings leases, and Mathewson and Bowerman tied to big contracts. Elberfeld linked to Detroit as Leach Conroy Smith and others took advance money from the American league. Bill Hooker, ex Concord pitcher now in bed in Richmond, plans spring work with the Reds.
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Murray
Manchester
Chicago
Ban Johnson
New York
Bill Hooker
Concord
Reds
Kelley
Richmond
Wodtke to Lead Chelsea as Flying Dutchman Returns
Tom Cotter lands star Frank A Wodtke to play first rush and captain Chelsea for the coming season. Wodtke, famed as a top player, had repeatedly pledged retirement but Greek pressure kept him in the game and Cotter believes he would have won the pennant if joined earlier. The report notes signings, local team plans, and a Clinton hospital charity angle, with broader polo news from Worcester Manchester and Lowell.
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Frank A. Wodtke
Rush
Chelsea
Wodtke
Cotter
Wootke
Brockton Times
Mullin
Fox
Lowell
Plymouth
Cusick
Richmond
Ind
East Weymouth
Tibbetts
Clinton
Clinton Hospital
Swift and Bailey rout F. M. Bill in alley league clash
Swift and Bailey's team defeated F. M. Bill and Co. by a wide margin at the East Merrimack street alleys on Wednesday night, 2121 to 1876. In the Mercantile league, Simp son and Rowland beat the Independents by about 500 pins, 2424 to 1931.
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Swift & Bailey
F. M. Bill & Co
Simpson
Rowland
Independents
Clothing Clerks
Merrimack Clothing Co
J. L. Chalifoux
Queenan
Mahoney Rafter
Blake Ee Eereees
Sel Monette
Tpoubis
G. Siciey
Lebrun Seineee Ldo
Lambert
Cote
Gagnon
Derosier Comneel Ee
Buntings Name Team for Saturday Game
The crease states the squad to represent the Buntings on their grounds Saturday with Burtt Concannon Marriott captain Allen Casey Campbell Halligan Green Holgate Nelson Craigton. Committees were nominated for the annual banquet and for the coming concert and ball.
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Buntings
Burtt
Concannon
Marriott
Allen
Casey
Campbell
Halligan
Green
Holgate
Nelson
Craigton
Dan Patch Smashes Davenport Mile Record At 2.01 Flat
Davenport Iowa October 16 Dan Patch paced a remarkable mile on the Davenport track lowering the mark to 2.01 flat on his first try aided by a running mate. The weather was clear with a brisk breeze and a soft track after rain. splits 29 3 4, 80 1 4, 30 1 2, 30 1 2. The former record stood at 2.023 4 set by Robert J.
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Davenport
Dan Pato
Dan Patch
Cea
Robert J
Boer Generals Welcomed in Berlin After Paris Arrival
Boer generals arrived at Thiergarten station Berlin from Paris and were greeted by reception committee president Herr Lueckhoff. They were driven to the Four Seasons hotel where Herr Trojan of Der Kladderdatsch read a sonnet. Gen. Rotha spoke on the mission's non political aim to ease their people's misery.
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Berlin
Thiergarten
Paris
Herr Lueckhoff
Lowell sportspersons arrested in Maine on deer charges
Bangor Me Oct 16 A B Taylor of Lowell Mass and RB A Potter of Readfield Me with their guide were arrested by game wardens on illegally transporting deer In city court Potter pleaded guilty and paid a 40 fine and 5 80 costs The case against Taylor was not pressed
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Taylor
Lowell
Mass
Potter
Readfield
Neal
Blanding
Blocks shipped for Shamrock II may sail to Clyde
Providence reports five barrels of blocks shipped to New York for Sir Thomas Lipton. The blocks were ordered to replace a set burned in a Brooklyn shed fire. Rumor says the blocks will be used on Shamrock II and may later serve on Lipton's new Clyde challenger.
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Providence
R. I
New York
Thomas Lipton
Brooklyn
Atlantic
Sir Thomas
Clyde
Soufriere Volcano Eruption Lights Night Island Sand Fells
A violent Soufriere eruption on Saint Vincent began at 8 pm with rising rumbling and a cannonade, continuing with eruptions until morning. Both craters steamed, sand half an inch deep at southern points, large stones and cinders showered, no damage reported to Wangstown, winds watched, dust and sulfur smell reported in Barbados.
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Wangstown
Christian Endeavor Convention Opens With Practical Methods
Boston hosts the New England Christian Endeavor convention third day focusing on Practical Methods. Sessions feature five minute talks on missionary temperance and evangelistic work. Amos R. Wells spoke on Just Try and Francis E. Clark urged simplicity and directness. Afternoon addressed World for Christ Rescue Mission Work and Christ for America. Overflow meetings and resolutions followed with closing address by Francis M. Clark.
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Jas. M. Gray
New England Christian Endeavor Convention
A. J. Camerone
Brownfield
Amos R. Wells
Francis E. Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Henry Varley
London
M. Whittemore
Mass
Tremont Temple
Lorimerhall
Park Street Church
Francis &. Clarge
D. D
Christian Envor
Evening school opens Monday night in October
Evening school opens Monday night October 20 offering courses for all ages. Enroll now to take advantage of the varied offerings and gain new skills this season.
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A. E. French
A. J. Lester
Prescott Street
Lipton’s Third America’s Cup Challenge Accepted
New York dispatch says Sir Thomas Lipton’s third challenge for the America’s Cup was made public at the New York Yacht Club after being read and accepted by a committee. The format mirrors 1900 with best three of five races on the same courses. First race set for August 20, 1908, followed by August 22 and August 25, with additional races on subsequent Thursdays Saturdays and Tuesdays until the series concludes.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas
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