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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

7

Welcome Olympians parade crowns city celebration

The Irish American Athletic Club arrives with 14 members joining a vast parade honoring the American Olympic team. About 5 000 athletes, 2 000 regular troops, sailors, and National Guard units participate. City Hall ceremonies include cups, medals, and a mass anthem by 2 500 singers.

Mauretania Baltic Dewey Frederick D. Grant Col. Harris Department of the East Coast Artillery Corps Fort Hamilton Fort Wadsworth Navy Yard National Guard Irish Volunteers Gilcar George W. Wingate Century Road Club of America Public Schools Athletic League Twenty-sixth Street Madison Avenue Irish-American Athletic Club New York Athletic Club Pastime Athletic Club St. George's Athletic Club St. Bartholomew Athletic Club Stara Athletic Club Mercury Athletic Club German-American Athletic Club Wanderer Athletic Club Atlas Athletic Club Commercial Athletic Club Orient Athletic Club Corinth Athletic Club Tyorner Athletic Club Irish Counties Athletic Union National Athletic Club of America National Athletic Club of Brooklyn Brooklyn Athletic Club Xavier Athletic Club Central Turn Verein Midwood Athletic Huh National Turn Verein New West Side Athletic Club Young Men's Christian Associations Central Branch Union Branch St. Thomas's Church Vera Cruz Council Ixnights of Columbus St. Anthony’s Holy Cross Fordham Catholic Club Chrysostom Catholic Club Loughlin’ Lyceum John Wanamaker Slovak Gymnastic Union Bohemian Gymnastic Association Yonkers High School Athletic Association Morris Ifvening High School Amherst Athletic Club Marion All-Alpha American Life Saving Society Bath Beach United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps Young Men's Hebrew Association Centreport Young Men's Hebrew Agrsociation F. and J. Association Siegel-Cooper Company Jersey Robert C. Kammerer P. J. Conway Forty-sixth Street Broadway Thirty -Fifth Street Fifth Avenue Twentythird Street Thirteenth Street University Place City Hall McGowan Signor Quantitane Arion Singing Society Liederkranz Celtic Park S. A W. H. Taft W. J. Bryan

Three Broadway Stores Listing With Prices and Addresses

A brief listing notes three Broadway stores with prices 258 and 42 and 1302 at Warren Street and at 43rd Street and 34th Street. The fragment mentions urban retail locations and multiple street references.

Warren St 43Th St 34Th St

Athletes to Be Celebrated With Funds Raised Near $10,000

The Yankee Princes team attended a performance last night and ate at Keen's chop house. Some members will compete in A H games at Celtic Park while a Sunday auto ride is planned. George W. Kessler sent $2,500 for expenses and Sir Thomas Lipton's Melville added $500. Total subscriptions reached $7,892 with hopes to hit $10,000 before the celebration ends. President Roosevelt will greet the athletes at Sagamore Hill on Monday.

Keen Chop House West ‘Thirty-sixth’ Street Celtic Park George W. Kessler Richmond Thames London Thomas Lipton Melville Roosevelt Sagamore Hill

Last of Athletes Home from Olympics Return to New York

Fourteen American team members arrived on two ships Mauretania and Baltic, with receptions on the docks. The Irish American Athletic Club members on Mauretania included Bacon Cohn Kelley Porter Sullivan Taylor Lawson Robertson Sheppard with secretary Dolan. Baltic passengers included Bonhag Bromilow Reilly Vaughan Talbott. They spoke little of alleged unfairness by British officials but praised Sweden’s reception. Sheppard, who led with eleven and a quarter points in the 880 and 1500 events and relays, received strong official recognition anticipated from the Irish American Athletic Club.

New York Cunard Mauretania White Star Irish-American Athletic Club Charles J. Bacon Harvey W. Cohn Dan J. Kelley Harry F. Porter Joseph P. Sullivan J. B. Taylor Lawson Robertson Melvin W. Sheppard Europe John J. Dolan Irish- American Athletic Club George V. Bonhag Joseph Bromilow, Jr Frank N. Reilly Robert C. Vaughan Lee J. Talbott England Sweden John J. Hayes Sheppard

Pope Visits Vatican Court for September Games

The Pope toured the Belvedere Court as preparations continue for a global athletic festival in September at the Vatican. Work crews clear and level the court and erect grandstands including a Pope tribune. Athletes from around the world are expected. prizes are donated by several athletic societies, including a solid silver cup from the Catholic Athletic League of New York.

Rome Belvedere Court Vatican Catholic Athletic League of New York

Wright to meet Larned in final at Newport

Beals C. Wright of Boston defeated Fred B. Alexander 6 3 6 3 to reach the all comers final of the National tennis tournament at the Casino Newport. Wright will face champion William A. Larned of Annapolis in tomorrow's title match.

Newport R. I William J. Clothier Fred B. Alexander New York Wright William A. Larned Annapolis Larned Boston Nat Emerson Chicago

Niles Triumphs In International Tennis Final

Nat Niles of Boston won the final round of the international singles in Niagara on the Lake, defeating Johnston of Philadelphia in four sets and earning a final match against Irving Wright for the international title. Miss Wagner of New York captured the ladies final, beating Miss Moyes of Toronto as Miss Sutton of California defaults in the challenge round.

Niagara-On-The-Lake Ontario Nat Niles Boston Harvard Sind Irving Wright Niles Johnston Philadelphia Miss Wagner New York Miss Moves Miss May Sutton California Miss Moyes Toronto Miss Sutton Baird Boultbee Burns Teveland Collus

Cochran Edges Mollenhauer In East Jersey Tennis Duel

In the East Jersey lawn tennis tournament at Elizabeth Town and Country Club Henry J Cochran of Plainfield defeats Henry J Mollenhauer of Kings County TC in a hard fought men's singles match after taking a deuce filled third set. Marcus defeats Moore to reach final round amid tight play and strong form. Proceedings continue with more matches on the schedule and a 3 30 baseball game at American Park between the Americans and Chicago.

East Jersey Elizabeth Town and Country Club Henry J. Mollenhauer Kings County T. C Henry J.cochran Plainfield C. Cochran Mollenhauer S—C Deuce Cochran Frederick Inman Richard H. Palmer Otto H. Hinck Robert le Ray Cincinnati Elizabeth H. Moore Erna Marcus Miss Marcus

Futurity to Be Run Without Betting

Keene and Madden rivals headline entries as two big stables contest the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay. The six furlong race for two year olds features horses such as Perseus Bobbin Sir Martin Fayette Melmet Maskette Medical Practical along with entries from Whitney Madden Keene and J E Madden. The event marks its twenty first running with no betting allowed.

Shee Bay Dury Hillside McCahey Coney Island Goney Island Jockey Club Jockey Club Kings County Sheepshead Bay Metropolitan Turf Association Bookmakers’ Club Coney Island Club John E. Madden James R. Keene Maskette Keene Helmet Madden Sir Martin Fayette Hopeful Perseus Bobbin Whitney Mediant H. B. Duryea

Futurity at Coney Island Opens Under Anti Betting Rules

The Futurity at Sheepshead Bay begins amid a rare betting ban, spotlighting a Madden versus Keene rivalry with two entries each. The race, valued near 33,000 dollars with nine starters, tests spectators as much as the horses, while the club enforces strict rules to keep racing independent of wagering.

Horse Racing Card With Weights and Entries

The page lists multiple races with weights and entrants. King James and Jeanne D Arc race in the first seven furlongs, followed by the Inaugural Steeplechase Handicap with Coligny and Thistledale among top weights, then the Autumn Handicaps six and a half furlongs led by Roseben. A selling race for three-year-olds and up includes Orphan Lad and Killiecrankie, then two-year-olds contest five and a half furlongs featuring Futurity course entries like Weddine Bells and Miss Kearney.

King James Jeanne D’arc Sir Cloges Father Koffee Burgher Coligny Thistledale Bayonet Simon Pure Sanctus Waterspeed Malacca Rufus Roseben Dorante Baby Wolf Weddine Bells Miss Kearney County Fair Effendi Dandy Dixon Fleid Daisy Affliction Master Robert Notter Zienap McCahey Aster d'Or Butler Dick Roller J. Lee Erhet J. Bergen Hors Onelnee Fore Aggie Golconda McCarthy Chelsea Belle Queen Marguerite Cepton Milford Miss Delaney Stone Street Castlewood Monocle Biskra Sir Toddington McDaniel Okenite

Yonkers Meeting Ends with Dick Roiler Victory

The twelve day Yonkers Empire City racing meeting closed under fair weather with small fields. Dick Roiler won the Frivolity Stakes while Master Robert took the mile handicap. overall, officials reported no betting cases and expressed satisfaction with the event.

Yonkers Empire City Racing Association Westchester Dick Roller Erbet Master Robert Zienap Astor D'Or James Butler Empire City Jockey Club Notter H. Smith Butler Dainty Dame J. Lee Goldproof Gnotter al. Muller Hood and Infanta

Leading Lady Wins In Readville Futurity Racing Show

Readville, Aug 28. A storm curtailed events but about four thousand attended the Readville Grand Circuit meeting to see three-year-old trotters Futurity 2:30 Blue Hill and 2:08 pacers. Trainer Bob Proctor swept major honors with The Leading Lady and Uhlan. Sadie Worthy ranked best of the three-year-olds despite recent 2 1/4 mile trial news. Invelo, from the Alien Farm, took second place.

Boston Mass Readville Blue Hill Norfolk Bob Proctor Lexington Jady A. B. Coxe Paoli Penn Uhlan Charlies Sanders Salem Sadie Worthy John H. Shults Brooklyn Poughkeepsie Invelo Pittsfield

De Dion Enter Three Cars in Savannah Small Car Race

The Automobile Club of America announced three De Dion entries for the Thanksgiving Day small car race at Savannah. Chairman Robert Lee Morrell said Fiat Renault and Isotta Italian makers will also participate, giving the event an international flavor and boosting its significance.

Automobile Club of America Savannah Robert Lee Morrell Club Thad Morrell Isotta de Dion Company Nere

German American Yacht Race planned for September next year

Wilk Henry Howard, returning aboard the Mauretania, chairs the German American Race Committee of the Eastern Yacht Club. The Kaiserlicher Yacht Club will select Germany’s three fastest sonder class boats, while the Eastern Yacht Club will pick America's three fastest sonder class boats to boost Western interest and discover potential Great Lakes competitors. Howard noted unpredictable outcomes as both sides improve.

Henry Howard Cunard Mauretania The Eastern Yacht Club Kaiserlicher Yacht Club Germany Great Lakes Howard

Middlebury Free-for-all Set Fast Vermont Track Record

In a $1,000 free-for-all at the Fair Grounds Index owned by Farley of Plattsburg N Y trotted a mile in 2 083 j the fastest ever in Vermont and second fastest on a half mile track in New England Judex after winning two heats was sent to the stables the judges claiming Farley fouled other drivers Ecstatic and Jenny W also won two heats each The race will be finished tomorrow.

Middlebury Farley Plattsburg N. Y Vermont New England Judex Ecstatic Jenny W

Hattie E Wins 2:27 Class At Saratoga County Fair

Eastern New York Trotting Circuit races wrap at Ballston with Hattie E owned by Leonard Bibby Fort Edward taking the 2:27 heat in a best time 2 16. Four starters contest the 2:14 class won by Country Boy Albany. Tom Reed led 2:18 heat but High Noon Clarksville stopped the next three heats. Bess Saratoga owner Dr Falmer wins the wagon race.

Ballston N. Y New W. H. Vaughn Albany Tom Reed High Noon C. J. Shear Clarksville Bess E. A. Falmer Saratoga

Luzerne County Fair Races Draw 20,000 Spectators

Twenty thousand people attended the Luzerne County Fair races in Wilkes Barre. In the 2:25 Trot Fileda Lewis swept the second through fourth heats and the race, Ryan placed second, Altha third, with a best time of 2 21.9. In the 225 Pacing Axal won all three heats, with Kearney second and Danish Girl third, best time 2 12½.

Wilkesbarre Penn Luzerne County Fair Fileda Lewis Ryan Altha Axal Kearney

Tautog Wins Dory Prize In Amsterdam Regatta

George Gardi ner Fry’s dory Tautog won the international prize with a 28 minutes 50 seconds two and a half mile and 14 minutes 20 seconds one and a half mile. Wind was heavy as crews raced against top Dutch shells. The Wyanoke 4 Club regatta on Harlem River starts at 2 30 with nine events including novice and junior gigs.

Amsterdam George Gardiner Fry Dory Tautog Fry Wyanoke #4 Harlem

Lake's Pitchers' Battle Ends in Keeler Error Loss

In a National League game yesterday the Yankees and Chicago squads each posted four runs. Keeler's costly error sealed the loss for Lake in the second game as Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0. Standings show New York leading with 69 wins, 48 losses, a .617 percentage, while Cincinnati sits at 56–50, .487, and Chicago at 68–? with a .501 mark.

New York Cincinnati Pittsburg Boston Chicago T. Louis Philadelpha Brooklyn

First base on errors in Chicago game

Ry Hogg struck out five times by Walsh, while Hogg drew five walks. Walsh allowed four hits and one walk in a game that lasted one hour and fifty minutes. Umpire was Mr. Connolly.

Chicago Ry Hogg Walsh Hogg Mr. Connolly

Batteries and Teams Exchange Notations in City Games

In Boston and Philadelphia reports, batteries with players Powell Stearns Cruger Summers Schmidt Plank Powers Willetts Mullin Schmidt Bender Schreck Joss Clarke Hughes Street Liebhardt Foster Bemis and Johnson Street are listed for multiple matchups including Detroit Philadelphia and Washington Cleveland. Scores and codes accompany the battery lines indicating game details and outcomes.

R.H.E Detroit Philadelphia Willetts, Mullin Schmidt Bender and Schreck R.H.E. Cleveland Washington Joss and Clarke Hughes and Street R.hle Cleveland Liebhardt, Foster Bemis Johnson and Street

Pittsburgh Batteries McQuillen and Dooin Stand Out

The report highlights battery pairings McQuillen and Dooin facing Leever and Gibson in a game in Philadelphia with R. HE. marking the Pittsburgh matchup and notable scoring or pitching notes.

R. HE Philadelphia Pittsbieg McQuillen Dooin Leever Gibson

Scores from Yesterday's American League Games

Baseball scores show New York defeating Chicago 1 to 0 and Detroit beating Philadelphia 1 to 0. Philadelphia toppled Detroit 11 to 1, Boston routed St. Louis 8 to 1, Washington beat Cleveland 2 to 0. Washington then shut out Cleveland 8 to 0.

Today’s MLB Card Sked Showdowns in Major City Matchups

The schedule lists games in Chicago at New York, Detroit at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Washington and St Louis at Boston. Action centers on early season tests for each club as fans await standout performances.

New York Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland Washington St. Louie

Yankees edge Chicago in doubleheader at American League Park

The New York Giants rested while the Yankees split the twin bill with Chicago. In the first game Hemphill and Kleinow delivered a run on Kleinow's game winner after Atz muffed a key play. Keeler dropped a routine fly in the second game, Hampered by errors as Chicago surged to a 2 0 lead, but the Yankees battled back with late inning hits though the day ended with mixed results and a crowd enjoying springlike weather.

New York Giants American League Park Keeler Mr. Lake Chicago Smith Hemphill Kleinow Atz Ciase Laporte Tannehill Ball Messrs Hogg Walsh Chicago Willie Keeler Anderson Hahn Conroy Fort Lee Dougherty W. W. Aulich HPORT HPOA Isbell Chase Ana’son Parent Lake Smith Mr. Connolly

Baseball scores from regional leagues posted

A roundup of results across the Eastern, State, American Association and other leagues. Notable games include Buffalo over Jersey City 3 2 and Toronto defeating Baltimore 6 2, with several other city matchups and seven inning results listed.

Buffalo Jersey City Toronto Baltimore Montreal Newark Rochester Providence Utica Wilkesbarre Elmira Scranton Albany Binghampton Troy Syracuse Lancaster Connecticut League New Haven -New Haven Meriden New Britain Springfield Whartford Hartford Bridgeport NEW England League Fall River -Fall River Lowell New Bedford Lawrence Lynnn Worcester Lynn I. Lynn Haverhill Brockton Mobile Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Memphis Nashville Little Rock Montgomery

Prosecutor seeks order to block Sunday baseball in Detroit

Wayne County Prosecuting Attorney Yerkes filed mandamus proceedings in circuit court against Police Commissioner Fred W. Smith to stop Sunday ball games in Detroit. An order to show cause was issued and a hearing scheduled for tomorrow morning.

Detroit Mich Yerkes Wayne County Fred W. Smith

Boston Manager Replaced as Lake Takes Over Team

James McGuire was removed as manager of the Boston American League team by owner John I. Taylor. Fred Lake, ex catcher of the Boston National Club, was appointed manager for the remainder of the season.

Boston James McGuire John I. Taylor Fred Lake

White Mountains Golf Championship Narrowly Sets Semi Finals

In Jefferson New Hampshire on August 28 the White Mountain championship at Waumbek Golf Club concluded the morning and afternoon match play rounds. H C Richard of St Andrews defeated F A Martin of Ekwanok 3 up and 1 to play but lost to J C Pun derford by one hole. Pun derford then faces C B F McCann of Englewood for the cup.

New York Times Jefferson N. H White Mountain Waumbek H. C. Richard St. Andrews F. A. Martin Portmouth Richard Homie J. C. Punderford C. B. F. McCann Englewood Brice Evans Brae Burn C. H. Brown J. ©. Punderford J. D. Woodfin Tutland H. ©. Richard F.A. Martin Ekwanok E. Ji. Knowlton Dyker Meadow C. H. Farrington Commowealth C. E. F. McCann T Englewood D. Owens Cornell H. C Richard Cc. E. F. McCann E. B. Knowlton J. F. Mackenzie Onwentsia J. R. Buchanan H. O. Trowbrider

Open Championship Tie Sparks Playoff at Myopia Hunt Club

In Hamilton Massachusetts on August 28 Willie Smith of Mexico and Fred McLeod of Midlothian tied after 36 holes with 122 strokes each. They will contest 18 more holes for the title and $450, with Smith seeking the cup and a gold medal.

Hamilton, Muass Association Myopia Hunt Club Willie Smith Mexico Fred McLeod Midlindian Country Club Chicago Alec Smith Nassau Willie Anderson Onwentsia Joan Jones Myopia Mcleod Smith Tyro

Richest Rendville Derby purse horse Allen Winter refuses $40,000 offer

Indianapolis telegram reports Allen Winter owner M. Hi Rear don refused a $40,000 bid for the trotting horse after the Rendville Derby. The note to Kissell stated to place $700 additional insurance on the horse and that the offer was declined.

Indianapolis Ind M. Hi Reardon Allen Winter

Smith wins three mile amateur roll er skating race at St Nicholas Rink

Harry Smith won the three mile amateur roller skating race at St Nicholas Skating Rink West Sixty sixth Street near Columbus Avenue. He took an early lead and finished in 9 12 with Charles McCormick second and Joseph Jordan third.

Harry Smith St. Nicholas Skating Rink West Sixty-sixth Street Columbus Avenue Smith Charles McCormick Joseph Jordan

National Baseball Commission Lists Minor League Purchases

The National Baseball Commission released a list of players bought by major league clubs from minor league teams since the last drafting season. It notes a prior plan to publish a bulletin five days before drafting began, but the rule was not adopted.

Cincinnati Ohio National Baseball Commission

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