Bitter wrangle over Olympic race cancels run off
Protesters claim foul play in the Olympic race as Americans refuse to participate in the Saturday run off. The contest is declared void amid sharp exchanges and calls for fair judging.
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
6
Yesterday's Final Results and Programme Today
Results include a 400 meter race won by J C Carpenter of Cornell but declared no race after fouling Haswelle of England with W C Robbins of Harvard second. Heavyweight wrestling won by C Kelley of the United Kingdom over Gunderson of Norway. Ewry of New York led the standing high jump with Biller of Brooklyn Central Y M C A and Sicltaras taking second. Today features hurdles heats pole vault trials and finals, one mile relay heats, marathon 261 3 miles, swimming team race and high diving final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¢. Carpenter
Cornell
Carpenter
Haswelle
England
W. C. Robbins
Harvard University
C. Kelley
United Kingdom
Gunderson
Norway
Ray C. Ewry
New York , C
J. A. Biller
Brooklyn Central
T. Sicltaras
Taylor
Halswelle
America
Robbins
Eisele
Deakin
Wilson
Sheppard
Crawford
Just
Maccabe
Athens
Frank G. Carpenter
Washington
Washington Central High School
Cornell University
Ray Ewry
Leroy Holmes
Chicago
Holmes
Daaden
Anderson
Kerr
Cloughen
Cartmell
Walker
New York Athletic Club
Tsichtaras
Brooklyn Central Young Men's Christian Association
O’kelly
France
Sabres
J. C. Garrell
A. A
W. M. Rand
Harvard
F. C. Smithson
Multhomas
Oregon
A. C
L. V. Howe
Yale
A. B. Shaw
Dartmouth University
Belgium
Ewry
Gustavus T. Kirby
New York
Joseph B. MacCabe
East Boston
Everett C. Brown
Stuyvesant Fish
Count Komura
Great Britain
Lord Blythe
Lady Desbrough
Austin B. Fletcher
Dorchester House
Controversy Looms Over 400 Meters Finish At Olympic Games
The final 400 meters between Carpenter, Taylor, Robbins, and Halswelle sparked a trackside uproar as officials voided the race claiming a foul against Carpenter. The American team protests the decision while Halswelle is favored by British spectators, and the incident dominates Olympic mood and future relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amateur Athletic Association
J. C. Carpenter
Cornell University
J. B. Taylor
A. C
W.C. Robbins
Harvard
Wyndham Halswelle
United Kingdom
Taylor
Robbins
Carpenter
Halswelle
Finsh
Haswelle
Matthew P. Halpin
Marathon Race At Windsor Castle Opens Olympiad Features
The Marathon, a 26 1 3 mile test, headlines the day at Windsor Castle with leading distance runners from America and Britain. American entrants include Joseph Forshaw and T P Morrisey, while Canadian and British contenders include Longboat and A Dun. Other noted athletes include Price, Weldon, Hatch, Ryan, Hayes, and more as the field shapes up for the premier event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Castle
Joseph Forshaw
Missouri Athletic Club
T. P. Morrisey
Mercury Athletic Club
Yonkers
A. Duncan
Salford Harriers
Price
Berchfield Harriers
America
A. R. Weldon
Lawrence Y. M
C. A
Sidney H. Hatch
First Regiment Athletic Association
Chicago
N. J. Ryan
Irish-American Athletic Club
Lewis Technina
Carlisle Indian School
Oen F. Hayes
Irish-American- Athletic
Superb as Halt Pirates National League Leaders Set Back
National League results from yesterday show Brooklyn beating Pittsburgh 4 to 3. No further games were scheduled and today Pittsburg visits New York while St Louis plays Philadelphia Cincinnati goes to Boston and Chicago visits Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
St.Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Phila’phia
St. Louis
L. P.c
Brooklyn Defeats Pittsburg with Late Fourth Inning Burst
Brooklyn won at Pittsburg scoring three runs in the fourth inning. Leever allowed eight hits in three and two-thirds, with Thomas hit in the stomach by a pitch. Umpire Emslie called two pitches and a bat against him. Final score 4 to 2 in favor of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Leever
Young
McIntyre
Rucker
Thomas
Emslie
Abbaticchio
Hummel
Jordan
Sheehan
Lumley
Clarke
Wilson
Bergen
Wagner
Swadina
Gibson
Thnee
Mr. iEmslie
Chicago
Herr Elberfeld
Kiddo
New York
Davis
Niles
Isbell
Hudson
Moriarty
Orth
Iine
Ishell
Pat Dougherty
Parent
Anderson
Weaver
Andy
Dougherty
Tannehill
Elbert Ld
W. Aulick
Hahn
Jones
Conroly
D'eh
Ochase
Hphill
Lake
eTotal
Hogs
Ball
Uw Cda'enanns Hee
Walsh
Hogg
Conroy
Hemphill
Delehanty
Ry Lake
Hy Walsh
Pame
Evans and
Hurst
Baseball scores from multiple leagues update
Eastern League results include Rochester 1 Cincinnati 0 exhibition and Montreal 1 Newark 7 with Toronto 6 Baltimore 4. New York State League shows Elmira 5 Syracuse 4 and Utica 2 Binghamton 1. Connecticut League features Meriden 7 New Haven 1 and Holyoke 1 Bridgeport 3. American Association reports Indianapolis 5 Minneapolis 6 and Louisville 5 St Paul 4. Tri State League lists Lancaster 2 Harrisburg 4 and Reading 0 Williamsport 0. Southern League notes Atlanta 8 Little Rock 1 and Nashville 0 Mobile 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Cincinnati National
Montreal
Newark
Buffalo
Providency
Toronto
Baltimore
New York State League
Elmira
Syracuse
Utica
Binghamton
Troy
Wilkesbarre
Albany
Scranton
Connecticut
Meriden
New Haven
Waterbury
Springfield
New Britain
Hartford
Holyoke
Bridgeport
American Association
Dianapolis
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Louisville
St. Paul
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Wilmington
Johnstown
Trenton
Altoona
Reading
Williamsport
Atlanta
Little Rock
Montgomery
Memphis
Nashville
Mobile
Birmingham
New Orleans
Cleveland Wins Release of Falkenberg and Altizer
The Cleveland American League club announced it purchased the release of pitcher Falkenberg and third baseman Altizer from Washington for about $10,000. The players are expected to join Cleveland immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cleveland American League Baseball Club
Falkenberg
Altizer
Washington Club
Will
Glidden Tour Ends in Fight for Points
Saratoga Springs N Y July 23 Three six cylinder Pierce Great Arrow touring cars from the Buffalo Automobile Club are winners for the third straight Glidden Trophy run off hinges on a ruling by Touring Board Chair Frank Hower. Penalties over tire chain delay penalize J W Maguire’s Pierce driver, leading Peerless to victory after rivals withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Automobile Club of Buffalo
Frank B. Hower
Buffalo
Peerless
Haynes
Oldsmobile
Pierce
E. H. Parkhurst
Charles H. Burman
J. W. Maguire
Maguire
Pierce Team
Andy Auble
Hower
Burman
Stoddard-Dayton
Forbes
Dey
Syracuse
Charles J. Glidden
Glidden
Buffalo Club
Half Sovereign Wins at Brighton Beach Amid Light Fields
Rain spared the Brighton Beach track as Aug Belmonts Half Sovereign won the six furlong handicap feature, Etherial captured the five and a half furlongs, and Star Thistle led an upset bid in the steeplechase. Stewards opened inquiries into Prince of Pilsen and Star Thistle after finishing positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach
New York
Belmont
Half Sovereign
Etherial
Prince of Pilsen
Star Thistle
Lynch
Jin McGill
Montrose
McCahey
Musgrave
McCarthy
Shreve
J. Toee
Sir John
Wise Mason
Dandy Dixon
Lasata
Campeon
Homecrest
Sumter
Brancas
Wes
Littleton Maid
Sweet
Bese
Phy
Cressina
Pantoufle
Tom McGrath
Queen Marguerite
Saylor
Jim McGill
Dupee
Salon Nea
Prince of
Boadwee
Robador
Pirate
Paprika
Yankees Drop Two as They Tour the West
In American League action Chicago defeats New York 6 to 3 and 6 to 2 in a doubleheader. Detroit beats Washington 4 to 2, Philadelphia tops Cleveland 1 to 0, and St. Louis wins 4 to 2 over Boston. The Yankees head west, with Elberfeld reportedly leaving and a transformed roster anticipated upon return.
Races and entries from a multi-race card
The page lists six horse races for various age groups and distances with assigned weights and entries. Notable horses include Loudoun Light Comedi enne Killiecranklie Black Oak Great Pirate Far West Zienap Monocle N Importe Irish Lace and D Arkle. Apprentice allowance claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun Light
Easton
Salvolatile
Sara- Cinesca
Stray
Trouveure
Astor d'Or
Comedienne
Killiecranklie
Lady Karma
Black Oak
Great Pirate
Haron Esher
George C. Hall
Arasece
Marcellus
Tordelino
Amrit
Sententious
Gliding Belle
Personal
Dander
the Pippin
Trois Temps
Siskin
Homecrest
Clvita
Far West
Tony Bonero
Nealon
D'Arkle
Zienap
Killiecrankie
Laily
Cressina
Monologue
Westmore
Greenlawn
Harry Rogers
Ay Kid
Dr. Pillow
Donatus
Pete
Take One
Pescatore
Fine Lawn
Teddington
Weg
Schooners Race at Larchmont Regatta Thrills Spectators
Miladi wins in the schooners class on a light wind day at Larchmont Yacht Club. Istulena led early as Aurora edged ahead on the second lap to take the prize by about two minutes. A large fleet of 91 boats contested 23 miles, with Miladi and Tammany among contenders in a lively regatta week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larchmont Yacht Club
George E. Scott
Miladi
Comipodore W. CC. Towen
Tatxany
Brooklyn Yacat Club
Milich
Tog
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Aurora
Istulena
Ati
Mimosa Iti
Seneca
Corello
New York
W. J. Matheson
Melody
Minx
Alera
Gardenia
Carwina
Chinook
Rascal
Vaquero
Bat Houri
Capsicum
Arizona Bush
W. Butler Duncan, Jr
Wanata
Dipper
George W. Scott
Tammany
W. C Towen
C. Vanderbilt
Istalena
G. M
Pynchon
Corwina
KE. C. Ray
L. S. Herzig
A.p
Hanan
Dorella
G. &. Batchelder
New York Yacht Club
J. W. Alker
Ibis
J.P. Morgan, Jr
Atair
G Ce. Anad J. E. Meyer
Hera IL
ER N. Ellis
Nepsi
J. de Forest
Phryne
John O' Rourke
Howart Willetts
Dahinda
W. BE. Roosevelt
Robert Mallory, Jr
Keeler
Aker
Rascal II
Hopkins
Larchmont
D. E. Dealey
JJ. McCarthy
Dorothy
L. G. Spence
Quest
LY Valte
W. A. Barstow
Joy
W. H. Childs
Princess
F. G. Stewart
L$ Hoyt
Chaperon
Robert Jacob
H. H. van Rensselaer
David Duncan
Trixie
Robert Jacob, Jr
Sally
Marguerite
W. F. Clark
Pendas
Sally M
Hamlieap
Miter
Fearless
R. B. Stoddard
Zaetin
Tanya
G. P. Granbery
Red Wing
Busy Bee
R. L. Cuthbert
J. J. Dwyer
Howdy
George Mercer
Jolly Tay HS. Duell
Jolly
Roger
H. J. “North
Jolly Tar
Kenosha
W. R.berth
Kenosha IL
W. Voltz
Bat. H. A. Jennings
Mouse
JA. Morris
Miss Modesty
Hoa Swart
Okee. FA
J. F. Mahiatedt
F_ T Bedford
Misa Modesty
Sally Whil
Mist
R. P. Clark
Ogeemgh
A. RB. Clements
Hayden
Dante Abbott
Iselin, Jr
Omoo
W. M
Loprane
Mitre
Ahine
A. FE. Rendle
Grace
F. Pearson
Thelma
Pav Griffin
White Ladge
Charles Webb
Frances
G. W. Roblinson
Arizona
G. W. Kear
Pixy
L. F. Eggers
Ahoy
Otto Peters
New Rochelle
Virginia
W. P. Decker
Paul Meyrewith
Rhode Island
Nateka
H. E. McCormick
Mystic
K. ©. Major
Quinsigamond
H. Woodward
Port Washington
Cow Baby
R. F. Dusinberre
Finis
E. L. Stannard
Viva
E. F. Gray
Zip
Charles -E Hyde
Manhasset Bay
Miles
Skeeter
T._ M. Smith
Lady Bug
Fred Géile
George Corry
A. HH. Cowl
Dragon Fix
Donald Cowl
Humbug
Innis O’ Rourke
Scarab
R. Fitzgibbons
Clark S
Jester
Charles Butler
Pester
P- Cilds
Riverside Yacht Club
Varian Barker
Gitty
J. M. Williams
Doamrmi
T. A. Liebler
American Yacht Club Dories
Tautog
George Gardiner Fry
Faraway
A. B. Fry
Catboats
Clase S
St Miles
Mink
Vaquer
Cxpsicum
Jolly Roger
Answer
Hordern
Minnow
Nereid
Biz Bug
Teddy Bear
Rough Polo Game in Seabright Nets Narrow Victory
Squadron A defeated the Philadelphian Country Club 8 to 6 in the Monmouth Challenge Cup series second game. Teddy Robinson suffered a facial blow and Rosengarten was knocked down as rough play prompted two referees. Hugh Drury was named second-man, and New Haven’s Drury joined the officiating alongside Charles Salin.
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Teddy " Robinson
Rosengarten
Philadelphians
Hugh Drury
New Haven
Am Whs
A. Ea
Nelson
Atex Brown
Nalt
Ratiuss
G. Rosen
L. J. Hunts
Harton
Qualifying and first rounds for Taconic Cup golf
Manchester July 25 The qualifying and first round of match play for the Taconic Cup began with Frederick Herreshoff of Garden City leading 54 entrants at Ekwanek. His 2 under par card topped the field, with John Ward of Westbrook two strokes back in second. Early match play saw MacLeay of Waverly defeat J L Taylor 3 up with 3 to play, and A M Reed from Albany defeating Laake 1 up.
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Manchester
Ekwanek
Knws
Frederick
Herreshoff
Garden City
Hoges
Joh
Westbrook
S MacLeay
Waverly
J. L. Taylor
Drier Meadow
A. Martin
A. M. Reed
Albany
Pee
Ris -Herreshoff
Ganientty
Bert Een Laake
Sto Mar
Clark Hurnham
Dyher Meadow
M. Hnatchingon
Threevear
Wy. Ta Crocker
Prae Burn Heath
E. Johnson
Nassam
Rainier Motor Cars Offers Bargain Used Models
Rainier Motor Car Company in New York City announces a sale starting July 16 on used Rainier cars taken in trade from 1408 models. Cars are mechanically overhauled and refinished with a six month factory guarantee, featuring a Touring Car, a Limousine, a Roadster, and several Touring models at low prices.
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Rainier
T‘ompany
Ove Ihr
Anlmost
Rainier Motor Car CO
Broadway
50Th St
New York City
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