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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
5
A complaint in the Olympic Games context was dismissed amid controversy over a Liverpool team wearing oversized shoes that drew sharp criticism from American counterparts. The incident hinged on claims of fairness and sportsmanship surrounding equipment and attire.
London reports a heated dispute between American athletes and the British Olympic Association over the tug of war event. Americans protested after Liverpool teams wore heavy boots with steel rims, claiming unfair conduct and rule bias. The protest was filed but rejected, leaving American officials disappointed yet determined to compete in other track and field events.
Fragmentary ad copy lists shop addresses 258 Broadway 1302 at Warren Street near 43rd 34th Streets. No clear names or dates provided.
Amid disputes over control of Stadium events the United Kingdom team leads in track and field with 9 points and a surge in archery finishes as G E Larner sets a ten mile walk record. American athletes face setbacks in cycling and swimming while Germany and Canada register notable results.
London July 17 reports efforts to stage an Aug 3 weight throwing match in Ireland between John Flanagan and M. J. McGrath, possibly at Tipperary, with Ralph Rose and other Americans. A similar program is planned for Dungarvon on Aug 9 featuring Martin J. Sheridan and Thomas F. Kiely as the main event.
Rumors of a new challenge to the New York Yacht Club persist as Sir Thomas Lipton offers a ninety footer under the deed of gift rules. NYYC members say no challenge has arrived this season and no official word has been received.
William J. Clothier beat Beals C. Wright in four sets 6-4 6-2 8-6 10-8 at Sea Bright to become challenger for Raymond D. Little for the trophy this afternoon. Marie Wagner won the women’s singles at University Heights Club 6-3 6-0 over Mrs. William H. Pouch. Condon beat Runyon in the men’s singles bracket 6-1 6-0, while Condon and Burt won the men’s doubles 6-0 6-2 and Dreyfuss-Fleischman took 1-6 6-4 6-1. Mahan and Baylawn defeated Ware-Lanky 6-3 6-3, then beat Woodbury-Montgomery 6-3 8-6 6-3 in the final.
Special to The New York Times reports Toronto Ontario on July 17 announcing the release of Manager Kelley by the Toronto Club of the Eastern League and that L Schafly, who has played with the team, will succeed Kelley due to the club’s poor record.
New York defeated St. Louis 5 to 3 behind a strong pitching showing by Manning. Orth was touched for two runs in the second, but the Yankees answered with a big sixth inning and pulled away. Ferris, Niles, and Chase had key hits while Powell struggled early. The result leaves New York in the mix as the standings tighten.
In Washington a listing shows firms Batteries Jane and Clarke Johnson Falkenberg and Warner connected to a record noting R H E Cleveland with reference numbers 9390997000003 and 001000000190.
Eastern League results show Providence 4 Newark 2 and Jersey City 1 Baltimore 3 with other games postponed due to rain. Connecticut League games at New Haven and New Britain listed with sparse totals. New England League matches Lynn 1 Fall River 2 and 3 3 Worcester 3 Lawrence 4. Lowell 6 Brockton 7. Haverhill 3 New Bedford 2. American Association scorelines Kansas City 2 Minneapolis 1 and Louisville 7 Toledo 2. Indianapolis 3 Columbus 2. Milwaukee 13 St Paul 3. New York State Wilkesbarre 1 Troy 0 Scranton 2 Albany 1. Tri State Lancaster 2 Altoona 3 Wilmington 4 Williamsport 13 Trenton 0 Harrisburg 2 Reading 1 Johnstown 9. Southern League Little Rock 6 Atlanta 4 Memphis 2 Nashville 3 Mobile 4 Montgomery 3. New Orleans rain. All this ahead of 3:30 PM American League game American J angue Park Americans vs St Louis.
On day eight from Albany to Boston the Glidden tour reduced clean cont estants to four after a Studebaker driven by Walter Jones broke a wheel near Warren Massachusetts. The car continued as a non contestant with a new wheel, while another Overland roadster withdrew as non contestant. A spectator's apple shot at observer James McLean caused a goggles break but no serious injury.
American racer Strang finishes on the Deutschland, Harry S Haupt on the Mauretania, Monte Roberts and the La Provence crew in New York. Haupt says Americans faced no win chance, foreign cars test longer and faster elsewhere, and the run showed stock car reliability despite needed upgrades for higher speeds.
Yesterday’s NL results feature Chicago 1 New York 0 and Boston 4 Pittsburgh 0. Philadelphia 3 St Louis 0 and Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn with upcoming games Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis and Boston at Pittsburgh. Standings list Pittsburg 48-33 and New York 47-33 with Chicago 46-33 and Cincinnati 43-39 and Philadelphia 37-? and Boston 36-? and Brooklyn 30-? and St Louis 29-? and notes on percentages.
Chicago and New York played a pitchers battle with Brown and Mathewson. Tinker hit a fifth inning homer for Chicago the only run as the Cubs defeated the Giants 1 to 0. McCormick and Devlin had hits for New York while Evers and Moran provided early offense.
In Rock Island Illinois on July 17 Harry W. Allen of St. Louis won 1 up over J. D. Cady at 38 holes in the Western Golf Association championship semi final. Mason Phelps of Midlothian Chicago defeated Paul Hunter 8 up and 2 to play as the other semi. Phelps also broke the arsenal course 18 hole amateur record with 70.3 under the previous best and tied the pro mark set by Frd McLeod.
Charles Oliver Jones, ex Hammondsport Aeronautic Club member, will pilot the Boomerang Sunday afternoon over Harlem. The airship will cross the Hudson River twice and return to Palisade Amusement Park opposite Grant's Tomb. It is 105 feet gas bag, 30 hp engine, a speed of 50 mph, and has reached 12 000 feet.
Erie Pennsylvania July 17 News from the YMCA relay runners says they expect to reach Erie around 3 30 A M Jamestown boys took the message at Westfield New York thirty two miles east of here at 11 30 and have run seven miles per hour or better most time lost today came from rain and mud in Western New York An unconfirmed rumor says additional time was lost east of Westfield by taking the wrong road Erie relay teams await the message and then will head to Ashtabula Ohio forty one miles west
Buffalo reports a 28 boy relay team sending a message from Mayor Mc Clellan to Chicago mayor Busse reaching Buffalo at 3 32 this afternoon. Hecke led Buffalo, Batavia runners fell behind due to rain and a walker tired near Clarence Hills. Linneborn avoided Dunkirk meet by auto relay swap.
Special to The New York Times reports Rochester YMCA runners carried Mayor McClellan message to Mayor Busse in Chicago eight hours early. Canandaigua and Geneva relays set pace with breaks in rain while Batavia and Buffalo stages quickened the handoff. Weather slowed eastward progress but the chain remained active through multiple cities.
Willis Bradstreet of Rochester carried the New York Chicago message to Batavia where 40 Batavia boys began a 39 mile relay to Buffalo amid rain. The route was changed adding six miles, with overall fast times and only a few delays from showers and a river-road break.
The official welcome for the German American gymnasts taking part in the international tournament drew large crowds. Flags decorated houses and rounds of cheering followed Councilor Gaunellius’s greeting and a response from Mr. Eberhard of Boston. A massive hammering event was planned at Tournament Hall with seating for 14 000 and municipal officials in attendance.
Despite 8200 spectators and a show of eight plain clothes plus 25 uniformed officers led by Inspector O'Brien, nine arrests occurred with no disturbances. King Cobalt upset Rialto in the fourth race as Dugan won narrowly. results across six races showed four favorites winning and competitive fields.
Squadron A of New York defeated New Haven four 11 to 6 at Rumson in the club tournament for the Rumson Cups. Robinson and Hunt starred for the winners with key goals, while Beadleston and Stevenson kept New Haven competitive. The match featured rough play, penalties, and a late surge by New Haven as Squadron A built an early lead and held firm through the seventh period.
Pittsburg Pennsylvania July 17 Wagner the Pittsburg shortstop was feted as Wagner Day before the game with Boston. Director Lang gave a gold watch and chain worth 700 dollars from 708 admirers and the Carnegie Lodge of Elis presented a charm. A boy presented a rooster claiming it could lick anything.
Rainier Motor Car Co announces a July 16 sale of traded 1908 model cars now refurbished and guaranteed for six months. The list features a 1907 Touring Car with cape top, a nearly new HT Roadster, a 1906 Touring Car with cape top, and other well equipped vehicles. Opportunities to buy high grade autos at reduced figures in New York City.
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