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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1908

Page

9

Giants Gain Ground In Pennant Drive With Pair Of Wins

Giants win both ends of a Boston doubleheader to raise their NL lead as Devlin stars with six hits and a homer. Willse and Mathewson dominate for New York, while Pittsburgh overtakes Chicago for second place after sweeping Cincinnati. Boston drops, Chicago edges St. Louis, and Philadelphia wins two from Brooklyn as the loop tightens.

Boston Giants New York Pitsburg Chicago Willse Mathewson Pittsburg Cincinnati St. Louis Ladelphia Brooklyn Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Washington Cleveland Detroit PhiWdelphia Philadelphia

Giants Take Two From Boston In National League Doubleheader

Giants win both games at Boston to extend their lead in the National League standings. Devlin shines with six hits including a homer and triple, while Mathewson and Wiltse stretch New York’s dominance. Boston is limited to a lone run in the first game and a marginal showing in the second.

Bresnahan Becker Beaumont Ted Tuckey Besnahan Dahlen New York Gee Brosuot Spacnece Tees Smith Seymour Devlin Dorner Doyle Tenney Bridwell McGann Boston Wiltse Ritchey Tims Messrs. Klem Johnstone Sone Bates Browne Merkle O'b’mont N'dham Gann Donlin Seone Taylor Han Flaherty Hannifin Sweeney Mew York Aston JG. Ls Guson Mathewson Taylor Ferguson Messrs. Johnstone and Klem New York Times Mass Giants Chicago Pittsburg Willie Doyie Needham McCormick Herzog Dev~lin Barry Devkin

Three Broadway Stores Hit at Warren and 13th Streets

A fragment mentions three Broadway stores with numbers 258 842 130 and addresses Warren Street and 13th Street. Details are unclear, but the note records a storefront incident at those intersections. No victims or outcomes are specified.

Warren St 13Th St

New golf record at Van Cortlandt Park final 68 strokes

Gilbert Nichols reeled off a 68 on the Van Cortlandt Park course to set a new record for the two day Scottish American Golf Club event. He matched last year’s victory and collected $200 in prize money plus special $25 awards for best 18 holes and the new course record. Barker and Mackie followed with strong showings, while Anderson faded in the final round. Nichols’ strong second day and 72-hole total of 294 edged Barker by two strokes for the top prize.

van Cortlandt Park Nichols Willie Anderson Jerome D. Travers Anderson H. Hi. Barker Isaac Mackie Fox Hills Barker Mackie George Turnbull David Ogilvie Alec Smith Willie Smith Gilbert Nichols Sae Eeee Saas H. H. Barker Cohie i G Cos Escioed Seeeseee Scenae DPE Ate Alates Ek Tal Tedesco H. H. Baker Garden City Onwentsia Columbia Morris County Midlothian Robert Peebles Sound Beach Donald All Philadelphia John Mzekie Dunwoodite George Carson Youtakah James Aiden G F Sperling Brooklawn David Obertson Oakmont Peter, Robertson James. Campbell Rochester Joe Mitchell Upper Montclair Rockaway Oe Simpson Dutchess Pearson Richmond Co Fred Brand Alleghany Ae Clark Century M. Thompson Knollwood David Hunter Essex County Alfred Campbell Wak Hill Tom Anderson Montclair R. Thompson Merion H. S. Stro Apawamis Tom Gourley Forest Hill J R. Inglis Fairview John Gatherun Ment Tabor Oo J J. Mulgrew Staten Sete Alexander Pirie Co. Skelly Wilmington Henry Simpson Hackensack Scarsdale A. Finley James Maiden Wee Burn

Yankees Split Even in Twelve Inning Win Over Quakers

In a doubleheader, New York beat Philadelphia 4 to 3 in 12 innings, but lost the second game as Philadelphia won 4 to 0 after eight. Chesbro pitched 12 strong innings for the Yankees, while Vickers handled Philadelphia. Standings show Detroit leading, with Philadelphia and Chicago near the middle, and New York well back.

New York Quakers Yanks Giants Boston Jack Chesbro Philadelphia Jack Davis Manush Nichols Schreck Chase Blair Harry Chesebro Conroy Laporte Vickers

Pittsburg Wins Double Header On Cincinnati Errors

Pittsburg takes both games in Cincinnati by superior hitting and a leaky defense. First game ends 10-4 with Maddox and Clarke keying the offense. second game 9-6 as Leever and Campbell trade blows.

Cincinnati Pittsburg Coakley Lobert Mowrey Hulswitz Gill Fittsburg Maddox Thbson Wagner Clarke McLean Shannon Huggins Ganzel Volz Mr. O'Day Daley Kane Thomas Leach Bene Campbell Wilson Gibson Leever Mr. O’day

Chicago Beats St. Louis in Ten Inning Tilt

The Chicago locals dropped to third as St. Louis defeated them 5 to 4 in ten innings. The game featured solid offense and errors, with key hits by Murray and Sheckard for Chicago and a late rally by St. Louis.

Chicago Iil St. Louis Evers Murray St’ni K’tehy Howard Odeleh'ty Tinker Byrne P. Moran Morris R'ib’ch Reehe tChance Murdock Sera Beebe Shaw Sheckard Ee Wee Howard Incia Kenetchy Morrie P. Moran Widitch Mr. Rigler

Furfey Wins President's Cup at Kebo Valley Club

Special to The New York Times reports Dr. J. A. Furfey of Boston won the annual President's Cup at Kebo Valley Club in Bar Harbor with a score of 39, 3-6, ahead of J. L. Ketterlinus of Philadelphia who finished second. A large field competed but many did not turn in cards due to poor scores. Runners included Waldron Bates of Boston Arden M Robbins of New York R. N. Johnson of New York Casimir De R Moore of New York and Dr. Robert Amory of Boston with varying totals and handicaps.

Bar Harbor Kebo Valley Club J. A. Furfey Boston J. L. Ketterlinus Philadelphia Waldron Bates Arden M. Robbins New York R. N. Johnson Casimir de R. Moore Dr. Robert Amory

Amateur golf entry for Greater New York Championship at Van Cortlandt Park

The Greater New York amateur championship draws 63 entries for the Van Cortlandt Park event under New York Golf Club auspices. Notables include Findlay 8 Douglas C A Dunning Nassau lad George T Brokaw Amos T Dwight A G Lockwood Walter Peebles C L Marshall and J B Garfield. Chan ning Floyd defends the title as eighteen holes medal play today with 52 to qualify for match play begins this afternoon.

Greater New York van Cortlandt Park New York Golf Club Findlay Douglas C. A. Dunning Nassau George T. Brokaw Amos T. Dwight A. G. Lockwood

Atlantic Yacht Club Opens Race Week With Cruising Race

The Atlantic Yacht Club begins race week with a 79 mile cruising motorboat race from Sea Gate around Fire Island Lightship at 7 AM and a 1 PM start for the Thompson Cup series. Entrants include Eleanor Achilles Dorothy Q Little Rhody Capsicum Princess Soya Spider Chaperone, plus New York Club thirty-footers yawls and sloops. Commodore Leonard Richards sails Carola NT as flagship. Regatta Committee members are John R. Brophy F. L. Durland and Horace E. Boucher.

Atlantic Yacht Club Sea Gate Fire Island Eleanor Achilles Dorothy Little Rhody Capsicum Princess Soya Spider New York Leonard Richards Carola NT John R. Brophy F. L. Durland Horace E. Boucher

Four-Wour Corner Tie in Jefferson Golf Event

In Jefferson New Hampshire on September 1 the kickers handicap for the second cup, concealed at .7 cents, tied four competitors Gen Anson G McCook William Doller James P Jr and E M Wagner with the same net score. They will play off the four cornered tie tomorrow afternoon.

Jefferson N. H S.H. Austin Philadelphia Anson G. McCook William Doller James P. Jr E. M. Wagner Piay

Washington regatta features Berlin rower from Hellas Club

International flavor at the Middle States Regatta in Washington D C as Waldmar Sands of Berlin’s Hellas Rowing Club enters the double scull with his partner. They train on the Potomac River near Washington and expect to compete through race day.

Middle States Waashington D. C Waldmar Sands Hellas Rowing Club Berlin Germany Potomac River Washington Waren Bet Towels Vara Tia Peaad

Baseball scores from multiple leagues report a busy day

In Pastern League games Rochester defeated Jersey City 2 0 and Newark beat Toronto 6 4 while Toronto took Montreal 2 0 against Baltimore. Buffalo swept Providence 4 0 as did Syracuse over Scranton 9 0. Albany topped Utica 2 1 and Elmira beat Troy 5 3. Connecticut results saw New Haven 2 Hartford 1 and Meriden 10 over New Britain 4, with New Britain 7 Meriden 3. Holyoke edged Bridgeport 4. Tri State showed Johnstown 5 Wilmington 3, Harrisburg 11 Reading 3, Williamsport 8 Lancaster 6, and Altoona 2 Trenton 1. American Association had Kansas City 7 St Paul 1, Toledo 12 Indianapolis 4, Milwaukee 6 Minneapolis 2, Louisville 2 Columbus 1. Southern League games had Memphis 5 Atlanta 4, Little Rock 2 Birmingham 1, Mobile 3 Montgomery 2 in 15 innings, and New Orleans 1 Nashville 0.

Rochester Jersey City Toronto Newark Montreal Baltimore Buffalo Providence Binghamton Wilkesbarre Syracuse Scranton Albany Utica Troy Elmira Connecticut New Haven Hartford Meriden New Britain Holyoke Bridgeport Johnstown Wilmington Harrisburg Reading Williamsport Lancaster Altoona Trenton American Association Kansas City St. Paul Toledo Indianapolis Milwaukee Minneapolis Louisville Columbus Memphis Atlanta Little Rock Birmingham Moabile Mobile Montgomery New Orleans Nashville

New York Nationals and Americans Draft MLB Prospects

In Cincinnati on Sept 1 the New York Nationals selected Meyers of St Paul Knepper of Peoria Kiever of Savannah and Rapp of Meriden. The New York Americans drafted Catcher Killifer Austin Pitcher Wilson Hartford Pitcher Schmidt Baltimore Pitcher Schultz Gulfport Second Baseman Gardner Hartford Third Baseman Austin of Omaha and Quinn Revelle of Richmond.

Cincinnati Ohio New York Nationals Meyers St. Paul Knepper Peoria Kiever Savannah Rapp Meriden New York Americans Killifer Austin Wilson Hartford Schmidt Baltimore Schultz Gulfport Wolverton Williamsport Gardner Omaha Quinn Revelle Richmond

Detroit Ball Players Round Over

Detroit manager Hugh Jennings and nine Detroit American League players were arraigned in police court on warrants charging Sunday Observance law violations for a Bennett Park game with Cleveland. All pleaded not guilty and sought separate trials, with hearings set for Sept. 12 on their own recognizances. Pitcher Killian did not appear.

Detroit, Mich Hugh Jennings Detroit Bennett Park Cleveland Killian

Saratoga Defeats Myopia B in Polo for Wenham Cup

Hamilton Mass September 1 Saratoga beat Myopia B 17 to 5 in a dull polo match for the Wenham Cup at Myopia Hunt Club. Myopia also won against Bryn Mawr in the Dedham Cup series 6 4 in a thrilling game decided in the last period.

Hamilton Mass Saratoga Myopia B Myopia Bryn Mawr

Close Finishes In Sheepshead Races At Coney Island

Sinister won the Flying Handicap for three year olds as Spooner led then tired. Miss Lida narrowly beat Milford in the Electioneer course, with Etherial taking Partridge Stakes and Harrigan second. Attendance was low but racing offered close contests and fast times amid a calm betting day.

Sheepshead Bay Coney Island Spooner H. P. Whitney Bar None Restigouche Big Chief Harrigan Etherial Butler Lady Selina Ballyhook Gilbert Besom E. Dugan Ane Zienap Schilling Saracinescu Sinister McKinney Tronsides Lynch Mark Gumberts Rogan Perseverance Pirate Guardian Utler Notter Noster Berry Maid King Cobalt Beaucoup Ouree Miss Lida Milford Ceee Ee Es Animus McDaniel John E. McMillan Sailor Girl Golconda Aster d'Or

Races Attract Wide Field In Fantasy Stakes Program

The card lists six races with detailed weights and entries. Mares race at six and a half furlongs features Prookdale Nymph and Anonyma among others. Futurity course entries include Edward and Sea Cliff. The Great Filly segment highlights Maskette and Wedding Bells. The Twin City Handicap features Frank Gill and Dande-Hon. Turf handicap includes Royal Tourist and Miss Crawford. All ages selling covers Sea Wolf and Monocle.

Prookdale Nymph Stamina John Danoscara Anonyma Comedisme Notasuiga Jeanne d’Arc Adriadhe Jersey Lightning Fond Heart Pelleas Frank Gill Philander Dande- Hon Dorante Angelus Ius Monfort Master Robert Firestone Home Again Hand'cap Royal Tourist Lady Winifred Miss Crawford Zienap D'Arkle Monocle Castlewood Black Oak

Fasig-Tipton sale at Sheepshead Bay yields top bid for yearlings

At Sheepshead Bay yesterday Fasig Tipton offered yearling thoroughbreds led by a Kentucky bred by Young Brothers of Christianburg. The top price for the day was 2000 with buyer Charles E. Ellison. Laovidere a 1906 trotting sensation will be trained for steeplechasing this Fall as Hitchcock abandons hope of racing it this season. Sailor Girl owned by Richard Stockton was jumped and cut down in the turf mile and a half. Lawton Wiggins sold for 2000 to W S House.

Fasig-Tipton Company Sheepshead Bay Young Brothers Christianburg Sempronius Inez Fiily Charles R. Eiliron Thomas Hitchcock, Jr Laividere Sailor Girl Richard Stockton H. R. Brandhaw W. S. House Lawton Wiggins

Metropolitan AAU Committees to Meet This Week

Two key AAU committees convene this week. Championship Committee chaired by H Obertubbessing meets at 5:30 PM at James Sullivan’s office 21 Warren Street. Registration Committee led by Thomas Nevins gathers at St Bartholomew's Club 110 East Forty second Street. Senior championships decision set for September 12 at Travers Island New York Athletic Club Summer home.

Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union H. Obertubbessing James HE. Sullivan Warren Street Thomas Nevins St. Bartholomew's Club East Forty-second Street Metropolitan Association New York Athletic Club Travers Island

Philadelphia Sanctioned Test In England Rain Delays Match

Rain prevented a resumed Philadelphia Grantham cricket match until lunch with Lester advancing to 101 before dismissal as Philadelphia closed at 99. Grantham bowler King took five for 57 as the innings ended nine down. the score reached 159 for six before wickets fell. The game will continue tomorrow in poor conditions.

Grantham England Philadelphia Lester Philadelphians King

Compromise in sight in AAA and ACA squabble

Automobilists discuss a possible compromise between the American Automobile Association and the Automobile Club of America. Manufacturers may drive a settlement, and a meeting today could set plans in motion. Brighton Beach race entries and licensing proposals for chauffeurs are debated, with Fiat, Lozier, and Kingston camps arranged for Brighton. Buick makes a quiet NY show, opening a branch at 1733 Broadway as a regional hub under manager A G Southworth.

American Automobile Association Automobile Club of America Motor Racing Association Aust Acme Brighton Beach Zust Joe Tracy Guy Vaughan A. Campbell Brightom E. Ric Hollander Fiat C. A. Emilie Lozier F. E. Muscovic

Jockey Club Approves Jamestown Meet Licenses

Stewards of the Jockey Club met at Windsor Arcade with James R. Keene presiding. They approved Jamestown Jockey Club race meeting dates Sept 32 to Sept 26 pending submission of officials. Henry J. Mowans named steward. ex-jockey Charles Heil’s restatement denied. Milwiss permitted to ride with Rule 10 riders. Licenses granted: trainers A Anthony J J Gallagher George Jacobs Henry Johnson W J Thompson. jockeys James Butler Court Clement Martin Ely L B Johnson W Marsters Frank Pohanka F E Trueman Robert Vorce Walter Williams. Paul Robertson training license laid on the table.

Jockey Club Club Windsor Arcade James R. Keene Hitchcack K. J. Knapp Se ‘Uvher L Varsons Jamestown Jockey Cub Cherles Heil Thomas Wright Mammoore Milwiss A. Anthony J. J. Gallagher George Jacobs Henry Johnson W. J. Thompson James Butler Court Clement Martin Ely L. B. Johnson Wmarsters Frank Pohanka FE. Trueman Robert Vorce Walter WiMams Paul Robertson Trains

Elkwood Park Races At Long Branch Fair

About 20 000 attended the Long Branch Fair at Elkwood Park as Lincoln Beachey flew at 2000 feet over the city, then returned to the aero grounds. Races included a one mile Open won by Killaghan, a steeplechase of 2½ miles won by Kersey, two year olds five furlongs won by Eschau, and the Redbank Purse three quarters of a mile won by Belle Strome.

New York Long Branch N. J Long Branch Fair Association Elkwood Park Lincoln Beachey John Duffy Killaghan Brussels W. H. Moffitt Eagan J. M. McFadden Holmes Louis Batter Kersey Anderson M. C. Hayes Flying Machine Hayes F. Hyman Eschau McCahey M.C. Rickett Hish Hat Walker Fikwood Park Stables Umste Brusgell G. R. Groit Belle Strome W. N. Cooper Adele C Sterck E. M. Fe N'Importa

Jeannette Earns Draw In Langford Bout At National Club

Jeannette of New York and Sam Langford of Boston fought to a draw in a middleweight clash before about 3000 at the National Athletic Club. Jeannette was knocked down in rounds one and two but recovered to land hard body and face blows, finishing the sixth round stronger. The crowd, largest for a boxing show there, agreed he deserved the draw.

Jos Jeannette New York Sam Langford Boston National Athletic Club Langford

City and Government Clash Over Boxing Plans at Plum Island

Deputy Commissioner Baker says no twenty round championship fights at Plum Island after inspecting the Government reservation with Mayor McCormick and police officials. The dispute centers on jurisdiction since the island is ceded to the Government and the City claims authority.

Plum Island Baker Police McCormick Governors Island Brooklyn Flood Police O'Brien New York Overton Major McCormick Pium Island

Women win in tennis at Sivenoy Club New Rochelle NY finals near

Women players compete on New Rochelle courts as Miss Sniffen of White Plains and Miss Leach of Siwanoy reach singles finals. Sniffen beats Mrs Westerfield 6 3 7 5 while Leach defeats Mrs Brigham 6 2 6 4. Mixed doubles see Hunttons of Bronxville top Tieman and Porter after two sets.

Sivenoy Lawn Tennis Club New Rochelle N. Y Miss Sniffen White Plains Leacn Siwency J. R. Westerfield Siwansy Miss Leach A. S. Huntton Bronxville E. Tieman Charles Porter Siwanoy Morgan Abraham f[Possford, Jr

Lasker Wins Fifth Game in World Chess Championship

In Munich on September 1, Dr. Emanuel Lasker defeated Dr. Tarrasch of Nuremberg in thirty eight moves, taking the fifth game of the world championship match. The game lasted five hours, with Lasker now leading four games to one.

Munich Emanuel Ls Tarraschi Nuremberg Dr. Lasker Tarrasch

Trains depart East 34th Street and Brooklyn Bridge routes

Schedule notes trains via LIRR depart East 34th Street at 11 12 10 one fifteen two ten and via Brooklyn Bridge and Subway line 5 at 12 40. Boat service from 30th Street to Derry and other vague references to grandstand Kadles and prices appear as garbled OCR text.

East 34Th St B. R. Ry Brooklyn Bridge 30Th St Derry Whiteha Grand Stand

Le Foy Pal Reach Final In Teama Tournament

Robert Le Foy and Richard Pal reached the final round of the teama tournament at Elizabeth Town Club. Le Roy beat Reginald 6 3 in straight sets. Semi finals saw Bennett advance, while Molleshauer and another pair withdrew. In women's doubles Mrs Pouch and Miss Moore won the final round after advances by defaults over Miss Bogart and Miss Cassell.

Robert le Foy Richard Pal Elizabeth Town le Roy Reginald Palmer Bennett Doutes Bull Mart Crescent A. CG Hrgan Wreth of York L. T

Glismobile Rejects Vanderbilt Cup Race Representation

Andy Aubel, famed Glidden Tour driver, says Oldsmobile will not compete in the Vanderbilt Cup Race. He argues the cup race misaligns with Oldsmobile aims, favoring practical Glidden Tour stock cars over freak cup racers. The brand emphasizes affordability and road performance with models including the 540 h.p. Model X and a $2,000 touring car at its New York showroom.

Aubel Oldsmobile Wskeilbe Andy Aubel Dsmobile Akron Mr. Rubel Sara Oldsmobility Oldsmobile Co New York Oldsemobile Broadstay 51St

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