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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
8
Bacon sets a world record in the London meet finishing the hurdles in 55 seconds. Americans Irons of Chicago and Dole achieve wins in their events, with Dole prevailing on the mat and Chicago athletes eclipsing Olympic marks in running broad jump.
London reports a surprising 100 meter upset as South Africa's R Walker defeats American J Rector and Canadian Kerr in a three-way finish. The American team enjoyed overall success but faced fresh disappointment as Walker captured the marquee event.
Seasiders and other men can buy blue and black serge suits at $15. The 2,000 mixture suits have dropped to $15, with other mixtures at $20 $25 or $30. Silk lined suits now $35 instead of up to $45. Stores listed at 958 4302 Werren Street and 43rd Street 34th Street.
The article recounts a sports spectacle with Queen Alexandra among 40 000 spectators praising Walker and other American athletes. It notes rivalries in the 400 meter hurdles and semifinals, Halswelle breaking the Olympic record, and a dramatic high diving rescue. It also lists current medal tallies and a banquet where English officials laud American performances.
Reg team won the second Inter troop polo match 5 to 2 at Van Cortlandt Park on heavy ground. Dick and Childs starred for the Reds as they rallied after trailing to lead 4 periods in. Cram and Dick scored for the Blues with Dick scoring twice. Referee was R. Barnfather.
The English Derby and Oaks entries for 1910 show strong American involvement with thirty-nine horses for the Derby and thirty for the Oaks named by prominent owners. Noted nominators include James R. Keene August Belmont Harry Payne Whitney Clarence H. Mackay J. E. Madden H. B. Duryea HB. C. Cowdin H. T. Oxnard F. R. Hitchcock and Mrs. James Pepper. H B Dates stable trained by John Huggins will ship to Saratoga on Saturday housing yearlings bred by Mr. Duryea at Sheepshead Bay quarters.
An advertisement from Rocers, Peer & Company offers 720 sleeveless worsted swimming suits for men in striped blues grays and blacks at 3.50 regular price with 35 sizes. 180 boys sizes priced at 2.50 and 1.85 sale. Also listed are 179 bathrobes top towelings valued at 5 for 3.15. Locations near City Hall and Union Square Herald Square.
Ninety six yachts started the third series at Larchmont regatta the largest Eastern regatta this season. Aurora led Istalena early then won by 28 minutes 36 seconds as Dorwina Gardenia and others followed amid protests and collisions. Multiple classes and winners listed with times and boats named.
New Haven defeats Rumson 18 to 8 and a half goals, handicap giving Rumson one goal. Game tied near end of ninth period before New Haven pulls away. Sabin and Thomas led for Rumson while Beadleston and Drury starred for New Haven.
Brooklyn lose 2 1 to Pittsburg as Jordan hits a ninth inning homer the only Brooklyn run in a tight pitcher duel. Camnitz and Wilhelm held the bats in check with solid defense and timely hits in a hot and close National League game at Pittsburg.
A report notes performances at Chicago with Batteries-Overall and Moran Flaherty and Graam, alongside results in Cincinnati and Philadelphia events. Names R H E and Jackie, Ewing and chief appear in the summaries, indicating team standings and individual placements.
In the American League Chicago faced New York with rain delays. Cleveland beat Philadelphia 8 to 4 and Detroit topped Washington 6 to 0 while St. Louis defeated Boston 4 to 2. Standings show Detroit leading with 61 wins and Philadelphia at .500. Cleveland record stands 46–38, New York 32–53. In Philadelphia, Cleveland won 4 to 2 with Liebhardt and Bemis opposing Dygert and Schreck.
In Washington a list notes Batteries Mullin and Schmidt Hughes Keeley and Street for a Detroit event with entries 1028009000412 and 000000000062.
A roundup of results across leagues shows Jersey City defeating Buffalo 10 to 0 and 8 to 4 in separate games. Baltimore over Montreal 3 to 1 and 2 to 4. Providence beating Rochester 9 to 4 and Rochester 9 to 4. Newark routing Toronto 8 to 2 and 5 to 0. Albany beating Wilkesbarre 9 to 3. Utica topping Syracuse 5 to 0. Binghamton defeating Sch at 38. Scranton losing to Troy 3 to 2. Columbus defeating Milwaukee 9 to 3. Minneapolis beating Indianapolis 7 to 3. St Paul over Louisville 5 to 2. rain interrupted Kansas City at Toledo. Lancaster edges Harrisburg 3 to 2. Wilmington over Johnstown 5 to 2. Trenton losing to Altoona 1 to 4. Williamsport over Reading 3 to 1. Springfield beating Bridgeport 4 to 8. Holyoke losing to Hartford 3 to 4. New Britain defeating Meriden 4 to 2. New Haven at Waterbury rained out. Atlanta over Memphis 5 to 4. Mobile defeating Birmingham 4 to 1. Montgomery beating New Orleans 6 to 1. Nashville defeating Little Rock 10 to 8. Lynn over Worcester 4 to 1. Haverhill losing to Brockton 0 to 4. Lowell losing to Fall River 0 to 6. New Bedford beating Lawrence 3 to 4.
Fred Merkle the New York Nationals substitute infielder, out with blood poisoning, showed up on Toledo streets with crutches and expects to report to Manager McGraw soon. Giants catcher Bresnahan visited relatives during two open days in the schedule. Baseball Today two games at 2 PM at American League Park N Y Americans vs Chicago.
On the Glidden tour near Bethlehem New Hampshire July 22 a Pierce car driven by Charles J Glidden and Hower plunged into a ditch after brushing frightened horses aboard the lead pacemaker was thrown. the Studebaker No 24 nearly dropped from a suspension bridge but driver Fank P Yerger kept the car under control and finished with a perfect score.
The Racing Board of the American Automobile Association met at 437 Fifth Avenue and announced an indefinite plan for the Van derbilt Cup race. No course or details were released, only that a substantial foreign entry is expected and an elimination race for American cars may be needed.
Rosen of the Rice Chess Club tops the Trophy Tournament with two points in Trenton Falls New York, while Guckemus of Utica leads the General Tourney. Today results show Sharp over Howell and Rosen over Delmar in the Trophy, Ferris over Cheney and Symonds, Guckemus over Symonds and Waller, McMartin over Guckemus and draw with Ring, Perry over Searles and draw with Guckemus, Waller over Searle.
London announces M. J. Ritchie J. C. Harte Irish champion and K. Powell of Cambridge University chosen to represent the United Kingdom in the Dwight F. Davis Lawn Tennis Challenge Cup defense. They sail from London in October to contest in Australia.
St Nick defeated Banner by a length and a half in a tight cross country duel at Brighton Beach. Tony Bonero led from start to finish in the mile and a furlong handicap, with Obert and King Cobalt among other winners, as favorites dominated five of six races.
Detailed entries for Brighton Beach races listing horses, weights, and conditions across six events. First race covers three-year-olds and up mile and a sixteenth with Imitator and Montrose among the weights. other races include two-year-olds allowances, mares and geldings, four-year-olds plus, and a steeplechase handicap with listed runners such as Banner Robador Cuban Canvas and Paprika among the field. Apprentice allowance noted.
In New York at Travers Island rain slowed courts as M Kawasaki lost in straight sets to Dr. P B Hawk of the University of Pennsylvania in a New York State championship semi final bid. Hawk advances after a 7 6 victory while other singles results show Richey beating Johnson and Tallant beating Fox in earlier rounds.
The Rainier Motor Car Company offers used Rainier cars from 1906 to 1907 models at greatly reduced prices starting July 16. All cars overhauled polished and guaranteed by the manufacturer with six months free repairs. Models include a 1907 Touring Car 1907 Limousine under 2000 miles a 1907 Roadster a 1906 Touring Car with caps and another 1906 Touring Car. Rainier Motor Car Co Broadway at 56th Street New York City.
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