Opening of 1908 outdoor sports season across baseball golf and racing
The 1908 outdoor season begins this week with major league baseball set to start and the Metropolitan racing season at Aqueduct soon to follow. Yankees, Giants, and Superbas prepare for opening day amid high attendance forecasts while racing fans eye the Carter Handicap and a crowded field.
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New York
Aqueduct
Lakewood
Queens County Jockey Club
Carter
Yankees
Superbas
Philadelphia Athletics
American League Park
Boston Nationals
Washington Park
Brooklyn
Giants
Philadelphia
Polo Grounds
Glade
Jersey City
Yale
Tenney
Bridwell
Donlin
Doyle
Arcadia Thistles Triumph in Brooklyn Championship Match
Arcadia Thistles defeated Chritchleys 2 to 0 at Visitation Bell Grounds to claim a season high drawing card for football followers. The match showcased Arcadia’s offensive pace and strong defense as they secured the title in a decisive victory.
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Brooklyn
Arcadia Thistles
Chritchleys
Visitation Bell Grounds
Penn Quakers Fall: Porte Out For Season After Injury
University of Pennsylvania defeated Lafayette but suffered a heavy blow as star catcher Porte broke bones in his right hand sliding home and crushed the index finger of his other hand. His loss leaves the Red and Blue without a capable catcher for the rest of the season, Porte is regarded as one of the nation’s top college catchers.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Lafayette
Quakers
Porte
Matches for Golfers Preview of Princeton Columbia teams week
Princeton and Columbia golf teams set to face regional clubs this week with matches at the Dyker Meadow Forest Hill and Nassau courses. The diary also notes upcoming Boston area championships and a Huntingdon Valley open tournament, plus details on Myopia Hunt Club bunkers and standard handicap procedures for home course strength.
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Myopia Hunt and Country Club
Eastern Professional Golfers’ Association
Myopia Club
Alex Campbell
Princeton
Columbia
Dyker Meadow
Forest Hill Field Club
Nassau Country Club
Boston Way
Brae Burn
Women's Golf Association of
Boston
Metropolitan Golf Association
Essex Country Club
Massachusetts State Golf Association
Wollaston Golf Club
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Philadelphia
Jerome D. Travers
Fred Herreshoff
United States Golf Association
Abingdon
Penn
H. B. McFarland
W. H. George
M. K. Nelffer
Frank 8. Evans
Noble
New York
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Willow Grove
George H. Frazier
4Th and
Chestnut Streets
Auto Run Ends in Wall at Briarcliff Race
Simplex car driven by Joseph Seymour enters Briarcliff stock car race on April 24 and crashes into a stone wall near Mount Kisco after steering gear jams. Crew William Watson and Tom Cotter unhurt. Four men escape serious injury. Motorcycle club riders circle course. one nearly bathes in Croton Lake while chasing a blown hat. Course oiling to begin today.
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Joseph Seymour
Seymour
William Watson
Tom Cotter
Mount Kisco
New York Motorcycle Club
Croton Lake
Giants vs Jersey City at Polo Grounds Today
Baseball at the Polo Grounds this afternoon features the Giants facing Jersey City at 4 30 PM Admission prices unclear with details unreadable in fragmentary note
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Polo Grounds
Giants
Speedway brushes draw crowds as oarsmen race hard
On the Speedway track heavy winds quickened horse speeds making a high class program. Notable performances included Claus Bohling with Ringmond and A. J. D Ja, Gracie Pandit winning multiple brushes, Jack Axworthy illust blocking rivals, Ada Jig contested across close finishes, and Gracie Pandit leading the field amid lively crowd displays.
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John Cornish
E. J. la Place
Kate Nelson
Claus Bohling
Ringmond
Louis Berger
John M
Red B
Jack B
George Huber
Gracie Pandit
Fancy Prince
I. M. Thompson
Mr. Huber
Huber
Gracie
Mr. Iuber
Sitle
J. W. Smith
Ogden Smith
Smith
Jack Axworthy
T. Maguire
Nigger Pandit
Mr. Maguire
Andrew Crawford
Ada Jig
Claus Bobling
Waterloo
Bohling
Judge Boardman
Harry L. Toplitz
Ada
R. C. Reynolds
Fanny L
Lorses
Hammer and Tongs
Mr. Reynolds
Joseph Gibbons
Clare
Ackley
Schuyler
P. E
William Scott
Kitty Wilkes
A. B. Gwathmey
Tiverton
Christopher Trackett
Sally A
A J. Miller
del Norris Lad
William Clark
Ready Boy
Jeo Oettinger
Nashville
Charlie W
Mr. Bruckheimer
Charles Rothschild
Max Simon
Fanny K
Flugh Riley
Jilly Lucey
Max Greenbaum
Peter H
E. C
Harlem Regatta adds Curtis High School crew this year
Memorial Day races on the Harlem River will feature six high school crews including Curtis High School of Staten Island. De Witt Clinton Townsend Harris Stuyvesant High School Morris High School and High School of Commerce return as contenders under veteran coaches. Newcomer John Hoben joins Harlem Rowing Club to stroke a senior crew while students train daily despite cold winds and early closures.
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Harlem Regatta Association
Harlem
Curtis High School
Staten Island
Staten Island Rowing Club
de Witt Clinton
Townsend
Harris Hall
Stuyvesant
Stuyvesant High School
Jack Mulcahy
Atlanta Boat Club
E. J. Gianini
New York Athletic Club
Morris High School
Jack Nagle
Harlem Rowing Club
High School of Commerce
de Witt
Clarence H. Mase
Department of Education
Mase
Hoffman
Townsend Harris High School
Eddie Anderson
Dauntless Rowing Club
John Hoben
Seawanhaka Boat Club
Columbia Crews Idle Amid Wind Delays
Columbia crew coach James Rice halted outdoor practice as high winds and rough water on the Harlem River prevent rowing. With a month to the May 9 race against Annapolis, Rice plans to train on a new Hudson Palisades course and prepare the loathouse barge at Fort Lee. June moves to Poughkeepsie prompt special exams for college rowers.
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James Rice
Columbia
Hudson
Inwood Valley
Harlem
Rice
Anniapolis
Palisades
Staten Island
Fort Lee Ferryhouse
Poughkeepsie
New York
Liberty the Speedy Yacht Adds to Fleet Details
The Liberty, a 1600 ton twin screw steel steam yacht built for Joseph Pulitzer by Ramage & Ferguson and designed by George L. Watson, recently completed. She reached 15.5 knots on trial in rough seas, with a smooth ride and minimal vibration. The yacht features a gym, baths, hospital, dining rooms, numerous staterooms, and two triple expansion engines.
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Liberty
Joseph Pulitzer
George L. Watson & Co
Glasgow
Ramage & Ferguson
Leith
Mediterranean
Devlin Wins Mott Haven Handicap Run In Fast Six Miles
J Gilbert set a club course record in 32 17 finishing fourth as H Devlin won the six mile race at Mott Haven Athletic Club. Marathoners Sackman and Gerschanek ran an eighteen mile tune up to Yonkers and back in 1 55 to prep for Boston on April 18.
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Mott Haven
H. Sackman
I. Gerschanek
Yonkers
Boston
Deviin
H. C. Slater
A. Merboth
J. Gilbert
S—H. Rust
J. Gershane
C. West
S—P Heal
E. Johnson
T. McGuire
M—Vic Aaron
C. Herbert
G. Fiyna
Yankees Beat Newark in Fast Minor League Showdown
The New York Yankees defeated Newark of the Eastern League in Newark with a 3 to 0 score in a brisk game. Billy Hogg pitched effectively, yielding only four hits and tightening in late innings. Sweeney delivered a key two bagger in the ninth to drive home Chase and secure the victory amid cheering New York rooters.
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New York
Newark
Billy” Hogg
Yankees
Sweeney
Chase
Kritchell
Sweeny
Moriarity
New York American
Newark Po
Niles
Bett
Keeler
Mahling
Stahl
Mullen
Elberfeld
Engle
Hemphill
Kritehell
Conroy
Hanage
Lennon
Frill
Armstrong
Miller
New York Yankees
Engie
Keefer
Sweeney Hoge
Stihl
Falls
Hogs
Hore
Heras
Me Tangus
Smith Wins Chess Tourney at Brooklyn Club
Magnus Smith, the new Canadian champion, won a rapid tournament at the Brooklyn Chess Club on Saturday night from a field of twelve. After beating former champion C. Curt in the third round, he defeated John D. Elwell in the final to take first prize with Elwell earning second.
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Carter
Aqueduct
W.S. Vosburgh
New Orleans
California
Dr. Gardner
Jack Atkin
Glorifier
Chapultepec
Meelick
Rifleman
Angelus
Oxford
Spooner
Berkeley
Bat Masterson
Don Enrique
Welbourne
Baby Wolf
Gretna Green
Restigouche
Cha- Pultepec
Frank Wier
Tom Welsh
Railbirds
Charles Edward
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Wilson
Chicago
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van Vieck
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Eustace Miles
Jay Gould
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Haughie
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N. Agar Abraham
Davie W. O'Neill
H. Agar
McAlpine
Lee Monteith
Chalmers
E_ Mitlett Russell
E. Rodgers
Cameron F. Rex
Monteith
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Brooklyn Hibernians
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Madona
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Macnamara
Yeats
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Mr. Bailey
W. Hall Richardson
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Williamsbridge
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Milray E. Phillips
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Collins J. Hilton
Rees P.operman
Webb L. Winpenny
F. Maskell
C. L Harding
T. Branall
Linesven
Waleh
Crompton Munro
Dyker Meadow Golf Club
E. A. Freeman
G. D. Hapgood
Hapgood
E. F. Hunt
C. S. Pool
A. Barker
Grant Notman
Lay
C. V. Meserole
F. J. Phillips
W. C. Freeman
F. W. Shibley
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E. D. Miller
W. D. Johnson
Mallett
D. Morehouse
A. M. White
E. W. Belcher
Myopia Hunt Club
Harold Julion
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Royal Portrush Club
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Earl of Antrim
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Bennin
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Bergoo
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Helen Hills
Jack Glenn
Sal “Ragman
Columbia Course
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Bloodstone
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Wooster
Brook
Kempton Ae
Raham O
Kingsessing
ST Obert
Littleton
Arkle
Peter Knught
Patna
St. Ale
la Carte
Din LL. Lanen
Luchow
Vienna Artist Orchestra
Cafe Martin
Cafe Lafayette Universie PE
Ona An St
St. & Bway
Lms Cuisine Francaise
Amato Orch
Cafe Boulevard
Susie Cavanagh
Seventh Ave
Casino
Ronowsky Vienna Orchestra
Reisenweber
Herald Square Hotel
Marlborough Rothskeller
Shorehame
Eas
8Th Ave
la He Muse
Bway
Ravellers
Atlantic Inns
Maidstone
Easthampton
L. le
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Millbrook
Montclair
Montclair Princeton
Stauch
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Woodmansten Inn
East 36Th St. N. Y
St. Charles Frankfort
Hamburger-Hof
Leading Am
Hamburg
Alster
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Pension Villa
Ludovisi
Mod
Queen Margherita
Naples
Bertolinis
Paris
Stresa
Santa Lucia Hotel
Ees Parker
Allaptm
Eee Hotels
St. James & Albany
Tuileries
Italy
Lake Maggiore
Simplon Ros& Regina
Dubois Mgr
Pommery
H. B. Kirk & CO
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