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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
19
James F. Sullivan the Olympic commissioner returned from London venting strong criticism of English officials and press. He argued faulty rules and biased conduct undermined American athletes, cited Dorando and Hayes episodes, and condemned English amateurism while praising American spirit and eventual injustices.
Alfred E. Ommen cites injustices in arrest practices and debates speed limits and enforcement. He argues speed can be reasonable by context, notes trolley accidents versus autos, and urges restraint on arrests to avoid press sensationalism while calling for safer roads and fair enforcement. The piece also reports the Thomas Fiver’s return trip and planned New York fanfare with George Shuster and George Miller, the Houpt Company organizing a city welcome and a large parade of Thomas car owners aboard the Lorraine.
The Motor Boat Club of America held races in Huntington Bay off the Chateau des Beaux-Arts. Fresh northwest winds and heavy rain produced whitecaps, driving boats to seek shelter before Commodore Joseph H. Hoadley’s Nushka returned with a party. Calm water followed and at 4:35 the starting signal was given.
Intercity Cricket Tourney action in Chiago interrupted by an international match between United States and Canada. The US innings closed at 42 for three. Livingstone of Pittsburg carried his bat for 104 not out. Canada stood at 211 for three when time was called. Smith of Winnipeg led Canada with 75 not out.
In Narragansett Pier R I on August seventh the Dedham Freebooters beat Rockaway in the Point Judith Country Club polo tournament by a score of ve.
Bayshore Aug 7 special. A large crowd attended day two as rain fell all afternoon. Sorg swept four in hands with his four beating Vanderbilt's gray team. the race finished in 7 minutes 60 percent seconds. Several saddle, harness, and pony classes followed with Mrs. Watson, Mr. Vanderbilt, and Mr. Sorg among winners.
Rain spoiled the opening of the Giants and Chicago series at the Polo Grounds yesterday. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 5 to 3 while Philadelphia vs Pittsburg and Boston vs St. Louis were rained out. Pittsburgh and New York lead the National League standings with Chicago and Philadelphia close behind.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Brooklyn Superbas 5 to 3 at Washington Park in the only National League game played yesterday. A sixth inning miscue on Pattee's fall allowed two runs, and Jordan's baserunning and two-base hits kept the Reds ahead as the game stayed close despite a seventh inning Superbas rally. Jordan homered and Huggins supplied key hits in a tight, rain-slowed contest officiated by Rudderham and Johnstone.
St Catherine s Ont Aug 7 The Canadian Henley opening day featured top junior four crews led by the Dons of Toronto Ottawa Argonauts of Toronto and Montreal Grand Trunks. The Don Club edged Ottawa in the final while Detroit Boat Club set a record time to win the junior eight. Argonauts Toronto failed to repeat, Detroit led at the mile and finished ahead by half a length with Ryan and Cameron of the Dons winning junior doubles. Sheehan of Buffalo captured the junior singles. Baseball at Polo Grounds today 3 30 P M Glents vs Chicago. Tickets 0 00.
Philadelphia defeated Detroit 3 to 0 while St Louis beat New York in rain as Chicago edged Boston and Washington defeated Cleveland. Standings show St Louis and Cleveland leading with Philadelphia and Boston close behind. New York and Washington trail. Detroit suffered the 0-3 loss to Philadelphia. Battey, Plank, and Powers contributed for Detroit with umpire Connoll noted.
In Chicago the home team overwhelmed Boston 7 to 0 with standout play from Walsh and Sullivan. Burchell, Arellano, Corrigan, and Sheridan also contributed as Chicago dominated the match.
Eastern League slate includes Rochester at Jersey, Montreal at Newark, Toronto at Providence, and Baltimore at Toronto plus City at Rochester and Montreal with rain delays. Standings show Providence and Baltimore leading, Montreal near .668, Toronto at .531, Rochester at .400.
W H Lyon of Misquamicut Golf Club won the chief cup in the Shinnecock Hills Invitation tournament on Long Island. He defeated C A Dunning of Nassau Country Club 5 up 4 to play in the final. Dunning led semi finals with a late rally past G S Curtis, while Lyon beat T A Murdock to reach the final. A storm interrupted play. Lyon went on to claim the title and plans to compete in Garden City for the amateur championship next month.
In Belfast the Gentlemen of Philadelphia led Northern Counties Union by 261 for 6 at stumps on day one of the tenth tour match. King and White anchored a rapid start for the Quakers, with King reaching the century before the first wicket. Graves, Lester, Bohiea and Hordern posted notable scores for Philadelphia as the Irish side struggled, all out for under a hundred earlier in the day.
Kalamazoo Michigan August 7 The first Grand Circuit meeting ends with Canadian mare Darkey Hal winning the final heat of the 2 08 class for pacers in a purse of 2000 The two minute event features Copa de Oro running 208% while other heats show a mix of fast times The racing carnival is praised for quality and track conditions officials suspend Queen of Woodcliffe owner George Castle for ten days over a heat competition issue.
Fall River hosts a 4 to 2 New Beans victory over Worcester. Lowell meets Haverhill was not played due to rain and Brockton versus Lawrence game postponed.
Troy defeats Albany 4 to 3 in a tense state league baseball showcase. Syracuse and Uticarain appear in the recap with unclear scoring notes as Wikes also feature in the results two four a variant.
A sensational dead heat occurred at Saratoga as Whip Top and Refined dueled neck and neck from the backstretch to the wire. Sweet’s ride kept him in contention but Whip Top and Refined finished level, with the purse to be divided and no bids at auction.
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