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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
5
Three American athletes claimed victories at the Olympiad with strong showings in wrestling and track. Rector posted a fast 100 meters beating a Cambridge rival while MacLeod showcased roots from the American colony.
The second week at Shepherds Bush opened with track stars dominant in a weather-plagued day. Americans led sprint heats, with J A Rector of Virginia toppling K G Macdonald of Cambridge in a 104 5-second 100 meters and Halstead Beard and the crew from the Irish American Athletic Club excelling in the 800 meters and 400 meter hurdles.
In Athens the United States added three wins and six field points, while France claimed fencing gold and Greece trailed. Daniels led swimming with a near Olympic record, Ewry struggled in standing broad jump, and Greek Tsichithris placed second in jumping as heat lineups for the 100 meters were announced for tomorrow.
The City of London policemen who won the Olympic tug of war issue a challenge to the American team. The event would be barefoot or in any preferred footwear, and the match could be for love or any charity.
Irene Jr a forty foot cruising boat owned by S. W. Granberg won the 270 mile motorboat race from Marblehead to New Rochelle with a 32 hour 33 minute elapsed time and 27 hour 8 minute corrected time beating Eronel and others. The New York boat entered from the Colonial Yacht Club drew popular support among local yachtsmen.
Waddell prevents Yankees scoring until the seventh inning. Browns rally but three late runs fail to change outcome as Chesbro’s pitching holds the line.
Results from yesterday show St Louis and New York tied 8 to 8 while Cleveland defeated Detroit 8 to 4 and Boston beat Philadelphia 8 to 1. Tomorrow Chicago visits New York and other matchups include Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington St Louis at Boston. Standings list Detroit Philadelphia St Louis Boston Chicago Washington Cleveland New York with varied win percentages.
National League results show New York at St Louis canceled by rain while Philadelphia beat Cincinnati and Brooklyn downed Pittsburgh with Chicago and Boston losing. Rube Waddell enjoyed a playful visit at American League Park as St Louis and New York played a spirited eight eight draw with Chesbro yielding hits.
A vivid report notes the Orphan Asylum boys were forced to watch proceedings, condemning extreme punishment as unjust. The text lists a baseball line score with players from St. Louis and New York, detailing hits, errors, and pitching outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Cleveland reference with numbers and names Batteries Falkenberg Street Thielman Bemis. No clear event, date, or full details available in readable text.
Pittsburg beat Brooklyn 6 to 3 with timely hits and strong fielding. Willis and McIntyre pitched well for Pittsburg while Wagner and Lumley powered the offense with key hits and a sensational defensive display. The game lasted one hour thirty five minutes with umpire Mr. Emslie.
Game details show R H E for Chicago and Boston with limited scoring. Batteries listed include Reusbach Moran McCarthy Boultes and Smith, indicating pitcher and catcher roles and multiple players in the battery. No clear final result or context beyond the score distribution appears in the fragment.
Larchmont yacht week capped a big day with eighty seven boats in the regatta, the second of the club's series. Aurora led Istalena, finishing 2 minutes 7 seconds ahead as light variable winds prevailed and scores covered many divisions across multiple classes.
Charleston reports pitcher George F. Pe of the Charleston team has been sold to manager McGraw of the New York National team for 2500 dollars. Paige will report to McGraw when he is needed. Paige was obtained from the Denver team at season start.
The first game of Squadron A's Inter troop polo tournament for the July cups at Van Cortlandt Park ended 3 goals to 2 in favor of the Reds. A. D. B. Pratt starred with three goals as the Reds held a midfield edge and controlled the pace while the Blues lost four by penalties and earned four goals.
At Brighton Beach yesterday Wise Mason a two year old half brother to McChesney won the closing race in easy fashion while veteran jumper Jimmy Lane dominated the steeplechase. In the handicap fourth race Pins and Needles beat Zienap after Spooner faded. The program featured fast times and clear leads from top contenders amid a crowded card.
Entries for Brighton Beach Races list six races with weights and helpers. First race covers three year olds and up selling six furlongs featuring Queen of Sheba Sara cinesca Alchamy and more. Second race runs one and one sixteenth miles with Cymbal Biskra and others. Third race is two year olds selling five and a half furlongs including Denzella Ragman Doctor Pillow and Fashion Plate. Fourth race handicap one mile and a half at Marathon with Cairngorm D Arc le Zienap and Queen Marguerite. Fifth race two years maiden claiming five furlongs listing Betty Vincen Donation and more. Sixth race three year olds and up selling one and one fourth miles with Colonel White Lally Ione Ball conda Molesey Grace Cameron and others. Apprentice allowance claimed.
Visitors from the United States appear in force at the Turners' Tournament in Frankfort on the Main. George Brosius of Milwaukee directs massed dumbbell exercises as thousands cheer the display.
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