Americans Triumph in London Olympic Meter Run Debut
Rain delayed the London Olympiad opening at Shepherd’s Bush. Americans Melvin Sheppard and J. P. Halstead led the 1,400 meter heat, with Sheppard setting a fast 4:05. Hallows of Oxford U. cut two seconds from the record in the day’s best performance, while Longboat controversy loomed as Canada’s Indian runner faced eligibility questions.
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Uptown Store Relocation Notice Details Stock Values
The notice lists inventory values with 652 pairs at 5.50, 1595 pairs at 5, and 367 pairs at 6. It notes a change of location from 32nd Street to the northeast corner of 34th Street and Broadway.
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PISTOLS AT BOXING SHOW IN CITY ARENA
Opening Colosium Athletic Club bout between Young Laughrey of Philadelphia and Johnny Marto of this city drew a crowded crowd. Laughrey dominated Marto, who was forced to the ropes and fought through the final round. A post bout melee produced two pistol shots, police arrested two spectators, no injuries reported.
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Edwards Sets Amateur Record In Western Golf Qualifying
Kenneth Edwards of the Midlothian Club Chicago shot 73 at the Rock Island Arsenal Links to break the amateur record in the Western championship qualifying. Aldo Mitchell previously held 74. H Chandler Egan posted 79 with H W Allen at 76. 94 players completed the first round as weather stayed perfect and the course in fine condition. The second qualifying round follows tomorrow.
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Behr Dabney Wright Clothier Win at Seabright Tennis Club
Behr beat Prentice 2 6 3 6 2 Clothier defeated Slocum 4 6 3 Wright edged Watson 7 5 6 2 Dabney beat Niles 6 3 6 2. Cragin reaches Apawamis final after semifinal win and faces Cushman or Mahan in title chase.
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Thornton Retains Southern Lawn Tennis Title with Victory
Nat Thornton of Atlanta defeats Whitehead of Virginia in the challenge round to win the Southern Lawn Tennis Association singles title. Final score 6 1 6 2 3 8 7 5.
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Waldegrave Trophy Won by Woodrow at Bisley NRA Meet
The Bisley NRA gathering opened amid rain with the Waldegrave Trophy event. Woodrow of England captured the top score of 100 across 14 shots at 600 and 900 yards, while several Americans earned minor prizes including Majors Winder, Casey, Eastman, Martin, and others across Ohio Delaware New Jersey New York Washington.
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New Captain for Syracuse Crew
Syracuse July 13 W Claude Fisher of Emmitsburg Maryland was today declared the next captain of the Syracuse Varsity crew The decision was by mail ballot Fisher has rowed No 7 on the boat for two years
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Columbia Oval Triumph Over Cable Company by 61 Runs
Columbia Oval defeated the Commercial Cable Company by 61 runs at Williamsbridge. Columbia Oval scored 148 runs while Commercial Cable were all out for 87 after a stubborn early defense by the visitors.
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Amster dam, Johnstown and Gloversville forfeit game
The Amsterdam Johnstown and Gloversville team refused to play in Binghamton on July 18 over unpaid salaries. The game was ruled a 9 to 0 forfeit to Binghamton, with reports that the franchise may relocate to Auburn.
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Joseph Gordon Plans Alaska Tour With Mrs Gordon
Joseph Gordon former president of the Greater New York Baseball Club will depart New York Saturday for an extended Alaska tour stopping in Montreal Banff Laggan Glacier and Vancouver. They will sail to Alaska on the Spokane and stay about thirteen days before returning via Revelstoke Nelson Winnipeg and Toronto with Mrs Gordon.
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Americans vs. Cleveland at American League Park
Baseball today at four at American League Park features the Nationals facing the Cleveland club. Details are limited in the notice.
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American League Scores and Schedule Update
Yesterday's results show Cleveland 3 New York 2. St Louis 3 Washington 2. St Louis 4 Washington 2. Philadelphia 5 Chicago 1. Chicago 9 Philadelphia 2. Detroit 6 Boston 2. Boston 4 Detroit 3. Upcoming: Cleveland at New York. St Louis at Washington. Chicago at Philadelphia. Detroit at Boston.
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Standing of the Clubs
Standings show St. Louis nine tenths, Philadelphia leading with 87, Detroit at 32, Boston 42, Chicago 84, New York 29, Cleveland 34, Washington 47. Percentages listed reflect team records and win percentages.
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Manager Elberfeld praises selective baserunning after Cleveland comeback
In a tight game the Yankees, aiming for a repeat of late week form, fall short as Cleveland scores three. Elberfeld urges players to cultivate getting opponents out at first base, noting fewer runs for rivals when batters retire early. Umpire Sheridan and the crowd highlight a quirky, tense atmosphere as Hickman and Bradley feature in key plays.
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Batteries and Scores From Baseball Doubleheader
Philadelphia and Detroit battled in a doubleheader with Chicago and Boston also listed in the box score lines. The summaries show runs hits and errors across games with multiple battery combinations noted for each team.
Fragmented OCR Data for Washington and St Louis Notes
Readable items list names such as Batteries Grahviast and Blue Johnson Warner Street and Powell Howell Waddell and Spencer Smith Street in Washington and St Louis. The fragmentary text hints at a directory or tabulation of persons or businesses with street references and merged identifiers.
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Giants as Climbers After Double Win Over Pirates
National League results from yesterday show New York sweeping Pittsburg with 7 to 0 and 7 to 4, boosting toward league leaders. Other scores include St. Louis 4 Brooklyn 3, Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 5, Boston 3 Cincinnati 2, with New York vs Pittsburg and Chicago standings noted.
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Mathewson Dominates Pirates. Giants Win 7-0
Mathewson hurls a 7-0 shutout as the Giants take a 1-0 lead in the doubleheader. McGinnity exits late in the second game allowing Donlin's three-bagger and Wagner and Storke homers spark a 7-4 Giants victory in a slugfest at Pittsburgh.
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St Louis Beats Brooklyn 3 to 2 on Ninth Inning Pitch
St Louis wins from Brooklyn 3 to 2 as a wild ninth inning pitch sets the decisive run. Key hits include consecutive triples by Konetchy Barry and Delehanty in the seventh and a Burch homer for Brooklyn. Rucker allowed four runs in six innings while Holmes yielded eight in 2 2/3. Winning run came with two out.
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Minor league baseball scores from various leagues
Eastern League games see Jersey City at Baltimore 3 2 Toronto at Buffalo 1 0 Montreal at Rochester 1 5 Newark 3 Providence 5. New York State League results include Binghamton forfeited against J and G and Syracuse 7 Utica 4. Scranton 11 Troy 1. Wilkes Barre 1 Albany 0. Fall River 4 Lynn 3. New Bedford 5 Haverhill 1. Brockton 6 Lowell 0. Lawrence 5 Worcester 2. Meriden 6 Bridgeport 4. New Haven 3 Springfield 4. New Britain 9 Holyoke 8. American Association Columbus 2 Louisville 1. Milwaukee 1 Minneapolis 2. Toledo 6 Indianapolis 2. Kansas City 10 St Paul 58. Tri State Reading 0 Lancaster 1. Harrisburg 8 Williamsport 0. Trenton 10 Wilmington 5. Johnstown 3 Altoona 4 Johnstown 4 Altoona 2. Southern Memphis 4 Atlanta 0. New Orleans 5 Montgomery 4. Mobile 4 Birmingham 3. Little Rock 3 Nashville 3 in 18 innings.
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Black Oak Wins Brighton Feature at Belmont Track
Black Oak, Belmont cast-off for FP S P Randolph, wins the Brighton feature a one mile sixteenth handicap for three-year-olds and up, beating Question Mark by a length and a half with D Arkle third. Jimmy Lane leads the steeplechase to victory over Prince of Pilsen, while Ellisdale takes the last race for Southwell Stable. Cressina wins the third race. Half Sovereign pays 15 to 1 in the opening event with Grania and Gr Supper among winners.
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Governor Greets Glidden Tourists in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Governor Tadwin S. Stuart addressed the Glidden tourists at a Harrisburg Auto Club reception and urged good roads across the state. Harrisburg Mayor E S Maats spoke on road quality as motor clubs welcomed the visitors with a large public turnout. Roads were rough and weather hindered progress with several cars damaging springs and one driver disqualified for repairs.
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Williams Buys Big Chief for 12000 Dollars
Newcastle Stable through Thomas Welsh completed the sale to Thomas H. Williams of the three year old horse Big Chief from La Pontiac Madelaine. Reported price was 12000 dollars, making the deal one of the season’s most notable. Big Chic, winner for Newcastle State, is slated for racing on the Pacific Coast next winter.
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Jockey Sweet Recounts Rough Ride At Wheaton Track
Apprentice rider Sweet of the two year old Prudent blamed Gilbert on Mystizy for reckless riding that caused him to fall in the second race. Sweet said he complained to the Stewards but no action was taken. J K L McGinnis, who claimed Enfield at the Brighton track, offered to return the horse to its original owner for less than its purchase price after Enfield’s defeat.
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