Hill climb attracts eighty three cars in carnival week
Fort George Hill hosts an automobile hill climb with 83 entries the most ever in such a contest. Twenty one gas powered cars priced between 2000 and 3000 lead the popular class while thirteen four cylinder cars over 4000 and numerous other makes fill eleven events. The event begins at 1 pm and should run about four hours with awards by 6 pm under Col Pardee oversight.
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Fort George Hill
Col. Pardee
Maxwells
Mitchell
Jackson
Reo
Overland
Aerocar
Corbin
Maxwell
Pullman
Oldsmobile
Pennsylvania
National
Gilda
Crawford
Frayer-Miller
Stoddard
Stearns
Acme
Stevens-Durye
Renault
Apperson
Matheson
Pope-beartford
Stevens-Duryea
Fiat
Stoddard-Dayton
Babcocka
Favor Thompson Cup Offer Endsorsement by NAAM Officials
A resolution expressing unanimous approval of a $38,000 stock car road racing trophy by Jefferson De Mont Thompson was adopted yesterday by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers Executive Committee. A trade associations committee will meet soon with the American Automobile Association Racing Board to discuss plans and rules for an international stock-car event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson de Mont Thompson
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
American Automobile Association Racing Board
Judiciary Committee Has Not Yet Acted on Federal Automobile Bill
Secretary Frederick Fr Elliott of the Ameri ca Automobile Association said the Judiciary Committee had not yet acted on the Federal Automobile bill recently introduced in Congress. Chairman John J Jenkins replied that no decision had been reached after a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Fr. Elliott
America Automobile Association
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
John J. Jenkins
Savannah President Seeks Vander Cup Race for Fall
Frank G. Battey of the Autmobile Club of Savannah appeared at the Directors meeting to present Savannah’s formal Vander Cup race application. A letter from Gov. Hoke Smith guaranteed troops to safeguard the course, a key point for AA A stance on holding the race on public highways. Battey submitted two route maps, 24 and 27 miles, and the application was referred to the Vanderbilt Cup Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Battey
Automobile Club of
Savannah
American Automobile Association
Battey
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Teichmann-Maroczy Clash Highlights Round Thirteen Chess
In Vienna the thirteenth round of the international chess masters tournament featured Teichmann vs Maroczy, Schlechter vs Marshall, and Tartakower vs Rubinstein. Marshall fell to Schlechter while Teichmann and Maroczy drew. Tartakower lost to Rubinstein. Mieses defeated Alajin in the day’s standout game amid a field led by Schlechter, with Maroczy, Teichmann, and Rubinstein two points behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Teichmann
Maroczy
Schlechter
Marshall
Tiartakower
Rubinstein
Tartakower
Mieses
Alajin
Duras
Cohn
Swiderski
Reti
Salve
Spielmann
Suechting Dees
Johner
Leonhardt
Perlis
Berger
Bardeleben
Fead
Isidor Book Wins At New York College Strength Test
Isidor Book, a senior, won the competitive strength test at Columbia College in New York City yesterday afternoon. He scored 1,284 points, led in grip tests and dips, and set new college records in right-hand grip and back lift. Harry Longman was his closest rival with 1,4. Louis Weinstein took third with 935. Ally Morris won freshman honors with 776.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isidor Book
the Tollege
New York
Aftenoon
Book
Fience
Thomas Storey
Harry Longman
Cla
Louis Weinstein
Ally Morris
Godon
Rae College
Ges
Pennsylvania Breeders Plan Belmont Spring Race Meet
Prominent members from Radnor Cheater Valley Rose Tree Lima and Westchester Hunt Clubs organize a three day spring race meeting at Belmont Park with approval from the governing body. Narbeth hosts May 19 21 and 23 as tentative dates. Cassatt is treasurer and Mills secretary for the planned Pennsylvania State Breeders and Racing Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Radnor
Cheater Valley
Rose Tree
Lima
Westchester
Belmont Park
Eer
Narbeth
Tiabert Kelso Cassatt
Paul Denickla Mills
Pennsylvania State Breeders and Racing Association
Jersey City team to face Joe Skeeters at Hoboken grounds
Billy Murray leads his Philadelphia National League team to St. George cricket grounds in Hoboken next Sunday to meet Joe Skeeters with Lew Moren Mike Doolin Eddie rant and George McQuillen in the lineup. Hoboken Club delayed season start. organizers expect a stronger side when ready in a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Murray
Jersey City
St. George Cricket Grounds
Hoboken
Lew Moren
Mike Doolin
Eddie Rant
George McQuillen
Joe Skeeters
Thirteenth Regiment Wins 12th Military League Handicap
The Twelfth annual Handicap meet at Seventy-first Regiment Armory concluded with the Thirteenth Regiment taking the handicap championship by 28 points. Notable results include McIntee of the Twenty-second Regiment winning the quarter mile final amid a disputed finish, and Melvin W. Sheppard demonstrating strong form in trial heats. The event featured 70 yard dashes, 880 yard runs, and a one mile bicycle race among others, with many fast times on the armory track.
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Military Athletic League
Seventy-first Regiment
Twenty-second Regiment
Thirteenth Regiment
Melvin W. Sheppard
Chan Ée
Sheppard
James J. McIntee
Lyndon Pierce
Tims
McIntee
Armory
A. V. Parke
G. J. Merz
F. Barker
E. Lohse
George E. Hall
Thirteenth Rest Coast Artillery
W. X. Freund
Tan Regiment
W. E. Finter
Tifteenth Regiment
H. Dewar
H. E. Genet
F. J
Vany
J. M.rosenberger
A. Hoyt
W. X. Flood
F.C. Boggenburg
J. M. Battell
W. P. Donne
WV. M. Cooke
P. F. Meissner
Twenty
E. G. Woolfolk
L. Pierce
J. Ross
Axe Crockett
Finley
Barker
Rosenberger
Genet
Cooké
Pierce
A. Dunham
W. J. Ball
W. Callon
F. W. Wright
A. Rieger
Seene Clark
Jarhoe
Haage
Dunham
A. Kurka
M. W. Sheppard
J. J. Meintee
G F Smith
Kurka
Wright
Murphy
L. J. Weintz
Charles Nerent
F. E. Adams
J.B. Holler
W.M. Cooke
J. J
W. Hayslip
Riles
J. Malone
Melatee
FPF
J. Nt
Jiffanni
Regiment
Final in Court Tennis Sees Miles to Face Whitney
The United States amateur court tennis final will be held at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club this afternoon between Eustace Miles of London and Payne Whitney of New York. Gould defeated Standing 6-4 6-4, while Miles beat Latham 6-4 6-4, showing strong service and floor play as Whitney prepares to meet Miles and challenge the champion Gould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York
Eustace Nl
Miles
London
England
Payne Whitney
Peter Latharkh
Gould
Latham
Standing
Walter Kinsella
Kinsella
Whitney
Gotch Hackenschmidt World Title Return Eyed in London
Frank Gotch signals willingness to meet George Hackenschmidt abroad in a London fall contest. Johnny Considine plans to back Gotch with up to 5000 dollars and may travel to England to arrange the match. Gotch seeks a large guarantee and side bets posted a month before the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
London
Conine Sprimer
Gotch
Lion Ug
Johnny Considine
Jack Dierman
Humboldt, Farmer
Considine
England
Goteh
Herman
Americus Beats Beell in Two Falls Wrestling Bout
In Baltimore on April night Americus, managed by George Schoensein, defeated Fred Beell in two falls. Americus won the first fall in twenty-one minutes and then took the second in two minutes to clinch the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Americus
George Schoensein
Fred Beell
Iwenty
Theen
Setong
Columbia Track Manager Sets May 16 Meet Site
A. P. Montgomery of Columbia track announces the second annual interscholastic meet will be at Williamsbridge on May 16. The confusion arose when the Williamsbridge property lessees the Columbia Oval cricket team allowed the Punthc Schools Athletic League to schedule its championships on the Columbia date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Montgomery
Columbia
Williamsbridge
Columbia Oval
Punthc Schools Athletic League
Steffens Wins National Gymnastic All Around Title
Frederick Steffens of the National Athletic Club captured the all around crown at the Amateur Athletic Union event in New York City. The eight event meet at Savage Institute Gymnasium produced tight finishes with Steffens topping the field on horizontal bars and earning 52.50 points. Theodore Anastas (West Side Y M C A) excelled in rope climbing and bars aiding West Side Y M C A to a strong team showing.
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Frederick Steffens
National Athletic Club
Amateur Athletic Union
Savage Institute
West Fifty-ninth Street
Broadway
Steffens
Frank Jirsek
Anton Jahoda
Bohemian Gymnastic Association
Theodore Anastas
West Side Young Men's Christian Association
West Side
Young Men's Christian Association
National Athletic Club of Brooklyn
Bohemian Association
New York University
University
George A. Flynn
Yale
Princeton
E. W. McCabe
James E. Sullivan
HN. P. Halpin
G. T. Hepbron
Charles I. Hawly
F. Rubien
John R. Royle
J.D. Gleason
Robert Hamman
National A. C
Fred Steffens
Theodore ‘Anastas
Joseph Gregor
Roy E. Moore
Twentythird Street
Y. M
George Ketcham
Newark Y. M.C. A
National
A. Schnall
West Side Y. M. Co. A
New York
Turn Verein
National A C
Frank Jisek
National T. T
Anton Johade
Goldman Beats Smith in Doyle's Academy Pool Clash
H Goldman defeated Alexander Smith 50 to 28 in six frames at Doyle's Academy on Broadway. The tournament narrows to Goldman and W Downs, who face tonight. Goldman shows five wins to one defeat while Downs is undefeated with five victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Goldman
Alexander Smith
Doyle's Academy
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Goldman
W. Downs
Downs
Tote
Smith
Poggenburg Defeats McLoughlin In 18.2 Practice Bout
In the first practice game for the international amateur balk-line championship in this city, J. F. Poggenburg beat Ed Mc Loughlin 400 to 312 at the Liederkranz Club on Fifty-eighth Street near Park Avenue. A large crowd watched as Mc Loughlin recovered from a slow start and closed the gap late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Poggenburg
Ed McLoughlin
Liederkranz
Fifty-eighth Street
Park Avenue
McLoughlin
Brown Wins Third Straight Amateur Billiards Match
M. B. Brown defeated Charles E. White 100 to 211 to win the Brooklyn amateur championship match at Knickerbocker Academy Brooklyn last night. Brown led 900 to 575 after the contest with averages 624-46 for Brown and 431-45 for White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Brown
Charles E. White
Brooklyn
Knickerbocker Academy
Brown
White
Columbia Basketball Captain Elected Manager for 1908 09
William Kimbel of this city is named manager of the Columbia basketball team for the 1908 09 season. He served as one of the guards on the current five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Kimbel
Columbia
Lehigh Dominates CCNY Lacrosse in 5–0 Victory
Lehigh University overwhelmed the College of the City of New York 5 to 0 as Capt. Duncan and Harrower led the Lehigh attack. Pasternak scored for CCNY while Lehigh’s defense held firm with strong performances from Morris, Gorman, and Baum. Referees included Erwin of Pennsylvania and Starr of New York. Time limits were twenty five and twenty or nine halves.
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New York
Bethlehem
Penn
Lehigh University
College of the City of
Lehigh
New Yorkers
Collegians
Pasternak
Duncan
Harrower
Morris
Hoffman
Seers
Gonzales Thompson
Barth
Brumbaugh Belmont
Archer
Barth Baum
Gorman
Lakey Heskwitz
McCoy, Powan Immerman
A. Osborne Hughes
S.e.e6
Morris Berman
Clark
Zouck ‘Baxe
S. Fms Woz
Eee
Bustattack
Donaldsin
Dersey McNichol
Hoffmen
di Manning
Hiatfimar
Erwin
Pennsylvania
Starr
Thomas
Alfemus
Rain Hal Giants Arrive Pursuing Practice in Columbus
The Giants cancel the Springfield game due to rain and face doubtful conditions for a possible practice in Columbus. Doyle and Crandall are highlighted as key figures amid media attention and a Missouri trip. Manager McGraw received a telegram from Springfield friends about a presentation ring for Doyle. Crandall vows to avoid a return to the minor leagues. Taylor meets the team in St. Louis and seeks a nine inning interleague test against the American Association champions.
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New York Times
Columbus
Ohio
Giants
Springfield
Doyle
Crandall
McGraw
St. Louis
Taylor
Union Station
Matty
Ames
Little Rock
Eight Yankees Return Home
Baltimore April 8 The Baltimore New York game was postponed due to rain and will be made up tomorrow. Pitchers Orth Glade Hogg Chesbro Newton Doyle Zeller and catcher Kleinow left for New York ready for the opening of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Baltimore
Orth
Glade
Hogg
Chesbro
Newton
Doyle
Zeller
Kleinow
New York
Doubled Scores Hit Three Cities in National Meet
In Nashville Tennessee Brooklyn National won amid a 0 to 1 result while Durham North Carolina Trinity defeated Dartmouth 10 to 4. At Richmond Virginia Altoona edged Richmond 3 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Rain Cancels Eastern Baseball Games
Rain prevented scheduled baseball games in the Eastern United States yesterday afternoon as all contests were halted and called off due to wet field conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Murphy Faces Boston boxer in six round Sharkey Club bout
Tommy Murphy of Harlem returned after months away to meet Kid Goodman of Boston in a six round bout at the Sharkey Athletic Club. The fight was slow with Murphy scoring some hard blows while Goodman clinched often and relied on a strong defense to avoid knockouts. Referee James Buckley struggled to separate fighters as the match devolved into wrestling in early rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Murphy
Harlem
Kid Goodman
Boston
Sharkey Athletic Club
Murphy
Repeatedy Goodman
Marquis of
James Buckley
Goodman
Allegro Nearing Completion At Essington Yacht Yards
George Co Thomas and son of the Corinthian Yacht Club push their new high power boat Allegro toward launch at Sheppard's yards in Essington. The 125 foot long craft will have three 120 hp gasoline motors and a projected speed of 16 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George Co. Thomas
George
Thomas
D Jr
Corinthian Yacht. Club
Ednada
Essington
Allegro
Sheppard's
Last horse show season closes at Dur land riding academy
Thirty couples rode in the ring for the final performance of the season. George Nicholas received a $500 purse from the class, honoring his teaching skill. Mr Krauss also received flowers and applause. The event featured finishing riding, a silver cup basketball game ending in a draw, tandem driving by Carl Sherzer, and a hurdle race won by Mr Tynan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durland
George Nicholas
Krauss
William Durland
Durlands
Wanderers
Carl Sherzer
Mr. Tynan
Westchester Hennel Club Dog Show at Gedney Farms
The Westchester Hennel Club holds its annual dog show on May 23 at Gedney Farms White Plains. Secretary D Sands Jr announces over forty classes with judges including Harry T Pewers for old English sheepdogs Walter Johnson for St Bernards G Moss Arnolt for pointers getters bloodhounds Great Danes pugs and more George Porter for Scottish fox Welsh Skye and toy terriers F S Sternburg for English and Japanese toy spaniels R Lobban for bulldogs and Thomas Lynch for Boston terriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester Hennel Club
Gedney Farms
White Plains
D. €. Sands, Jr
Harry T. Pewers
Walter Johnson
St. Bernards
G. Moss-Arnolt
George Porter
F. S. Sternburg
R. Lobban
Thomas Lynch
Boston Terriers
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C. C. N. Y. Strong Man
Af Ilih
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71St Regiment
W. H. B. Kirk & CO
F. Steffens
N. Y. University Ath
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Poggenburg
Columbia Basket
City College
Rain Hal
Doyle and Crandall
Yankees
The
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Firth
Mora Motor Car CO
Hotchkiss
Gunmakers
Paris
Hotchkiss Import ‘Co
Ennsylvane
Bosch Magnetas
Seles
Ou. St
Daimler
Daimler Motoren-Gesellsshaft
Wiener - Neustadt
MAIA
Asaty
Maja Co.,ltd
Ssth St
GARVIN MACHINE _CO
Spring and Varick Sts
New York City
Jamon
Atind
Sox
Michelins Goodri Whs
Fiske, Hartfords
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Toursbroad
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GME
Eastern Auto-Top
W. 46Th Street
Salea Co
Boway & Suth
River
Auto Supplies
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Bryant Motor CO
Bouton Motor C
Automobile Rental Service
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Cadillac
George J. Grossman
Bal
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Holtan CO
W. 49Th St
Bryant
Mammoth Garage CO
Plains
N.Y
Frayer Miller
Waetsegaet
St. . Eis Oh
Bry. Jackson & Glide
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65Th St
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Pope-Toledo
Long Island
John W. Sutton
A. W. Blanchard
Mer
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Wen & Co
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Stobgard
Dayton
Harry
Humas
Wm. Knabe & Co
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Gabler
Hardman
Christman
Baby
Studio Grand
Starz Pianos
Lincoln AV
124Th St
Breck
3D. Ay
Locimer
Gahler
Horace Waters
Weser Bros
48Th St
Krelli Piano Co
Tway Piano Co
14Th St
Sohmer
Steinway
Weber
Seni ‘R Upward
Wintstroth
Metropolis Bldg
B’way
16Th St
Mail Park Row
Standard Adjustment CO
Flatiron
U. S
Stanley Way
Beekman St
H. A. Groen & Bro
Peace Times SQ
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Automobile Exchange
Frank GC Merkleer
Ey Rat
Saget
Sellew 'Rice
Fulton ST
Mount & Robertson ‘Makers
Beaver ST
Hessels
Lw, Sweet & CO
Maiden Lane
Niso & Wisar St
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Atalowne
Sifos
York Safe & Lock Co
Typewriter Exchange
Barclay St
Cort
Franklin
Cortlandt
Central Typewriter Exchange
Dnroadwax
Stirling
Brunswick-Balke
Yorn
Ne Tie
Cort Hos
Manhatan
New Verk
Mon -Beter
Flendrievh
Vette Shading Company
Tilk Y
Secretary of State
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Dormies Corporation
New York Law Journal
County of
Mysteys
Michael Hl. Waerts
Yvette Trading Company
Newnorher
Yvette Hair Goods Company
Tie &N
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Supreme
Cimurt
James AL
Clains-Neaines
Girard Nz Whitney
Neble Orstle Brive
2Nd Sts
Nassau
Bayard L Peck
Clizard N. Wohtrnes
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Whitney & Kitchen
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Borough of
Manhattan
City
Anna State of
Bayard L. Peck
Girard NS. Whitney
Burke & Fay
Pine Street
Borough of Manhattan
York City
George von L. Meyer
I von L. Meyer
Augustus Haviland
Hattan
York
OLIN
Clark & Phelps
Nassau Street
Borough of Man
Washington
State of New York
Frank L. Watte
Edmund C. Watts
Cambridge
State of
Martha F&. Waite
Frank L. Waits
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