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New York Tribune

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

23

DIXEN SAVES HARMSWORTH CUP IN SENSATIONAL RACE

Dixie II, the American motor boat commanded by Captain G Bartley Pierce and crewed by E J Schroeder, won the Harmsworth Cup in Huntington Bay. The race saw engineer Albert Rappulin overcome by gasoline fumes and Pierce fainting, yet Dixie II defeated Wolseley Siddeley by 49 seconds and other rivals by wide margins.

Albert Rappulin G. Bartley Pierce E. J. Schroeder Dixie II Huntington Bay Dixie Dixie T Duke of Westminster Den Daimler II Pierce Rappulin Wolseley-Siddeley Noel M. Robbins Arthur Stapleton George Swingler Daimier 11 Alfred George Fentiman H. Weal Jans A. Grice John Sheppard Walter Bieling Motor Boat Club of America Dens Ee. J. Sherman A. Hincks B. L. Brockwar Mohawk Signe C. P Raymond Chateau Des Beaux Arts Thimd YW. S Daimler IT Wolseley- Siddeley

Maskette's Brilliant Saratoga Debut Stuns in Wood War

At Saratoga on August 3, Maskette, James R. Keene's two year old filly, won a five and a half furlong condition race in remarkable fashion, closing from last to first while Notter drove hard. The meeting also featured the breakdown of Mohawk U1, a long-promising colt owned by John Sanford, who pulled up lame in the fourth race. Dandelion won the Saratoga Handicap as a backers’ favorite, while Refined led the upset in the opening event ahead of Sugar Pine and Sweettiers. Rumors swirled about club closures and a potential transfer of the Empire City meeting to Saratoga, with Governor involvement likely soon.

the Tribune Saratoga N. Y John Sanford New York James R. Keene Jockey Club Sheepshead Bay Rockton la Tosca Miller Dandelion Far West Duranto Purslane Maskette Broadalbin Louise Bell Sanford John E Madden Miss Kearney Notter Sugar Pine Please Sweet Mr. Weber Edwin L Empire City Saratoga Siummaries Sam Tim Hapallo A. Weber Taree MebDaniel Goo Ca. W Ratten J. W. Coit Rosdwee T.brien Malacca Sampson B. F Rensselaer J. E. Mader Fintech Jovker von Laer Ria Bruseei Westmore Meaher Fechau Maegrave Albani Patriot F. Messenger Daniel Erthy Plume Ch. B Hamburg Pansy T. R. Hitctcock Ph Dandelion Rhilling Gilbert Dorente Seters Nutter Tirelane Mayfield del Bia Fond Peart Mecahey Sir Dixon Lady Wayward Arkiew McCarthy Dinguise Biturica James H. Keeene Betterse Oa Picaetta Mies Kearcey Bhilling Louise Be Sandpiper Ea Lebotr Helen Harvey Flic Breadalbin

Emerson Defends Western Lawn Tennis Title in Five-Set Win

Nat Emerson of Cincinnati defeated Harry Wardner in Chicago at Kenwood Country Club to retain the Western lawn tennis championship. The match stretched to five sets and fifty two games with a 14 64 34 61 74 score, featuring fast rallies and brilliant exchanges. Wardner led early by taking the first set as the crowd cheered him on.

Chicago Nat Emerson Cincinnati Harry Wardner Kenwood Country Club Wardner

Well Known Yachting Skipper Dead

Captain Ephraim Anthony Snow, a renowned yachting skipper, died today in Wollaston Massachusetts. He sailed for years on the troop Thetis and the schooner yacht Alert and commanded the yachts Perriess Vivian and Coronilia.

Tribune

Little Boston Upsets Beals Wright For Longwood Cup

Raymond D. Little defeated Beals C. Wright three sets to one to win the right to challenge William A. Larned in the Longwood Cup final. Scores were 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 with Little employing careful attack and Wright faltering after a strong second set. Wright had earlier beaten Wrenn Alexander and Westfall, while Little had beaten Clothier.

Boston Raymond D. Little Beals C. Wright William A. Larned Larned H. T. Doherty Newport Little Wright George Wrenn F. B. Alexander H. L. Westfall W. J. Clothier National Cham

Quakers Meet Ireland in Irish Cricket Tilt

The Philadelphia Gentlemen opened a week of matches against Ireland at Dublin as part of a tour before facing Northern Counties Union in Belfast. Ireland, bowled and fielded steadily, posted 128 for 8. Kelly and Lambert anchored a late stand before Browning and others fell. Play resumes tomorrow.

the Tribune Dublin Philadelphia Ireland Belfast Northern Counties Union England J. B. King H. V. Hordern G. Malden Boucher Browning Kelly Lambert

Leyburn Defeated as McKinney Triumphs at Kalamazoo Meet

Kalamazoo Michigan August 3 Sterling McKinney defeated Jack Leyburn in the 2 trot the opening feature of Kalamazoo new grand circuit meeting The crowd numbered about twenty five hundred The 2 09 trot and the 246 pacing event were the day’s highlights Minor Heir won the 2 16 pace in three straight heats breaking Recreation Park track records Time 2 63 and 2 22% The summaries list pacing and trotting results with drivers Geers Gans and others leading to McKinney’s victory in the 2 16 pace event and Leyburn’s defeat in the American Hotel class notable among the day’s races

Kalamazoo Mich Jack Leyburn Sterling McKinney Geers McKinney Minor Heir Recreation Park B. H Redwald Dean Steve George Gans Gametta Isineta B. m Bavelite tLournial Gold HillRobtr Hogan Brownell H. Aleande Sundertin Prince Roxy Brook Silent Brook Hogarth St. Peter Br. G Courier Murphy Haynes Red Wilkes Titer American Hotel RSE B. B Klee Jack Lfyburn D. Ae Alto Levborn Grady Nabima Peter the Great Burgess Earl San Mates Howermam Octoo B. G Great Heart

Flanagan Breaks Hammer Record at Dublin Games

Dublin August 3 seven members of the American Olympic team competed at Balls Bridge. John Flanagan won with a hammer throw of 173 feet 19 inches, surpassing his own Olympic record. Ralph Rose of California set a shot put mark of 49 feet inches, breaking the British record once held by Denis Horgan.

Dublin Balls Bridge John Flanagan Ralph Rose Denis Horgan Queenstown

Patrol to guard Nassau roads for Vanderbilt Cup dates

Nassau County will deploy twelve hundred uniformed and armed guards in addition to sheriff patrols to secure roads used for the elimination trial and the Vanderbilt Cup races on October 10 and 24. The Nassau County Board of Supervisors granted permission with regulations to be set by counsel, despite opposition from G. Peters who claimed road damage and poor prior patrols.

Mineola Long Island Nassau County A R. Pardington Motor Parkway American Automobile Association Nassau County Board of Supervisors Association G. Peters Jericho Turnpike

Wildwood Auto Race Ends Without Track Record

Wildwood New Jersey August 3 The midsummer automobile race carnival drew about eighteen thousand spectators despite a hard crash near Anglesea when Richard Williams spun his car into a double somersault. Richard Sellers suffered a dislocated shoulder and other injuries, Walter Vennell sustained head injuries from a blowing hood during the third heat of the second event. William Bourque driving the Knox car set the fastest mile in 4 minutes 94.5 seconds, failing to beat the record.

the Tribune Wildwood N. J Knox Wiliam Bourque Richard Sellers Pennsylvania Richard Williams Anglesea Williams Sellers Walter Vennell Stanley Vennell

Ridgewood Club Lawn Tennis Opens With Clean Three-Set Wins

The Ridgewood Golf Club lawn tennis tournament opened yesterday for men’s singles. Charles F. Watson Jr. of Orange Lawn Tennis Club holds the chal lenge cup. All first round matches were decided in three or fewer sets, with several close scores including Rosenbaum over Nankivell 6-4 6-3 6-4 and Cameron over Hazard 6-3 6-0 6-0.

Ridgewood Golf Club Charles F. Watson, Jr Orange Lawn Tennis Club Watson Dr. William Rosenbaum G. Nankivell Theodore R. Peil Am H. Connell W. N. Jennings, Jr R. I. James Brumley Horace G.cleveland George M. Church A. Haskins Richard H. Palmer H. W. Hillhouse FE. S. Cameron Walter Hazard Froy PD. Richey Edgar F. Leo

Plans to Welcome Olympic Victors Parade Aug 26

The article reports a near decision to host a grand parade on August 26 to greet Olympic victors. Sub committees are active and Alfred G. Vanderbilt is named chairman of the reception committee.

Alfred G. Vanderbilt

Rhode Island Cup Pole Tournament Results at Narragansett Pier

At the Narragansett Pier Country Club two Rhode Island cup pole matches were played Myopia beat New Haven in the first and Dedham defeated Hryn Mawr in the second. The crowd filled the stands as spectators watched the competitive play.

Narragansett Pier R. 1 Country Club Myopia New Haven Dedham Hryn Mawr

High Mortality Among Chicago Babies July Deaths

Chicago records 669 infant deaths under one year in July. Health officials blame high mortality on poor care, improper feeding, overfeeding, overdressing, hygiene neglect, and lack of fresh air, urging better infant care practices citywide.

Chicago Health Department

Man Charged in Robberies of City Churches

Paul Jarosey of 339 Eastree was arraigned in Yorkville on charges of robbing St. John the Evangelist on East 72d Street and the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help on East 61st Street. Magistrate Mosa ordered examination for tomorrow morning. Detectives say arrest came after tips from a man whose wife allegedly ran away with the prisoner. Police reported a partial confession and planned further inquiry.

Paul Jarosey Eastree Yorkville Nea St. Joh East 72d Church of Our Aan of Perpetual Help East 61St Street Mosa Jaroseg

Giants Hold the Pace Shut Out Cincinnati

Giants dominate Cincinnati 6 to 0 as Spade struggles in the first inning. New York stays in first place with solid hitting and walks fueling a six-run effort, while McGraw’s club benefits from timely hits and Cincinnati miscues. McCormick, Merkle, and Donlin spark the offense as Barry debuts for New York.

New York Co Cincinnati Huggins Merkle McCormick Bridwell Huswitt Ganzel Hulswitt New York Spade Wiltse Wiltie Rigler Empite Tenney Kane Weeree Doyle Lobert Bresnahan Schiei Needham Paskert Devlin Mitchell Seymour Huiswitt Mctorm’k Barry Bridwelk Wiltse

St Louis baseball blanked by Brooklyn in seventh straight loss

Brooklyn Dodgers defeated St Louis 2 to 0. McIntyre pitched a one hitter through six innings, allowing eleven hits but clumping them in one inning. Konetchy and Charles sparkled in defense for Brooklyn, while St Louis failed to capitalize with runners on base.

St. Louis Manhattan Superbas Pirates Trolley Dodgers McIntyre Reilly Sallee Kenetchy MacIntyre Burch Hummell Turmsey Jordan Brooklyn Iacuerat Louis Jorfan Bergen Murray Betty Lewis Charles Gilbert Konetchy Bliss Klem

Chicago Beats Philadelphia 5 to 1 in Philadelphia

Chicago defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1 at Philadelphia. Players Brown Kling McQuillan Moren Dooling contributed for Chicago while Ferham and O Day played for Philadelphia. Umpires Rud

Philadelphia Chicago Brown and Kling Phia McQuillan Moren Dooling Philadet- Ferham O'Day Rud

Pittsburg Beats Boston in Boston Tilt

In Boston Pittsburg defeated Boston 10060810067 to 100000000446. Key players include Hatteries Pittsburg Willis Gibson and H Boston Jaberty Dorner Houkes and Graham. Umpire Johnston.

Boston RHE Pittsburg Willis Gibson Jaberty Dorner Houkes Graham Johnston

State League Results Show Mixed Scores Across Teams

Troy defeats Albany 8 to 3 while Utica edges Elmira 5 to 4. Binghamton earns a 7 to 4 win over Wilkes Barre and Scranton ties Syracuse 4 to 4 amid ongoing standings updates.

Troy Albany Utica Elmira Binghamton Wilkes-Barre Scranton SyrAcuse

Baseball Polo Grounds doubleheader today

Two games on the Polo Grounds schedule. A 2 pm frat game is listed as Giants versus Cincinnati with admission set at 506.

Giants Cincinnati

Yankees Lose Ninth Straight as St Louis Wins 2 to 1

Elberfeld leaves Cleveland for St Louis after a 2 to 1 defeat. Yankees suffer their tenth straight loss. St Louis pitcher Jess shuts down New York while Lajoie homers for the Highlanders. Altizer scores on Hemphill error, aiding the Browns.

Cleveland Elberfeld St. Louis Safute Yankees Jess Highlanders Lajoie Altizer Hemphill McAleer New York Detroit

Eastern League Scores and Standings Update

Yesterday results show Toronto defeating Jersey City 6 2 in game one and 3 2 in game two. Newark beat Buffalo 3 0, Baltimore beat Rochester 3 1, with Providence and Toronto leading the Eastern League standings. Toronto 45 46, Baltimore 42 54 9, Rochester 41 47 4, Newark 46 53 4, Buffalo 44 52 7.

Toronto Jersey City Buffalo Newark Montreal Providence Rochester Baltimor Baltimore Baltimore St Mona Jers

Farmer with One Leg Catches Apple Orchard Raiders in Chase

Nathan Sellick a Banksville farmer with a wooden leg pursued four youths raiding his apple orchard. The leg snapped in a hole. he used twine and a walnut length to lash it, then sprang up and captured the raider, with the others surrendering.

the Tribune Greenwich Conn Nathan Sellick Banksville Sellick Antietam

Baron Seefeld Sent To Jail In Rhode Island Hearing

Baron Fritz von Gorden Seefeld faced a Second District Court hearing in Wakefield on evading a hotel bill at Narragansett Pier. His case was continued a week, bail cut from 600 to 20, he could not post it and was remanded to jail while New York officers await disposition on larceny charges.

Wakefield R. I Baron Fritz von Gorden Seefeld Second District Narragansett Pier New York Seefeld

Business Troubles Involuntary Bankruptcies Filed

Involuntary petitions in U S District Court target Goldstein Clothing Co at No street by Joseph Schultz and Hyman Ensler for 2710 with 2.00 in preferential payments and concealment. Charles L. Cohn named receiver. Levy Goldstein woollens dealer at 108 Greene St named by Am and others for 15737 with 3.00 preferences. Thomas T. Hewitt receiver. Harris Zimmerman cloaks maker at New East sth St named by Isaac Livingston and Joseph Kurland for 8124 with 2000 in preferences. Voluntary petition for Charles Dorne salesman at No 2 West 118th St with assets and policy. Creditors include Cailiam at 594 Broadway for 264. New York Leasing Co real estate dealers at 280 Broadway with Henry G. Hershfield and Richard S Batson as VP. company incorporated in 1906.

Goldstein Clothing Company No # street Joseph Schultz Hyman Ensler Charles L. Cohn Levy Goldstein Greene Street Byam Thomas T. Hewitt Harris Zimmerman Newt East Sth Street Isaac Livingston Joseph Kurland Charles Dorne West 118Th Street Cailiam Broadway

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