Sullivan voices anger over English bias at Olympic games
Olympic commissioner James E. Sullivan returns from London denouncing English officials and press for alleged rules ignorance and prejudice against the American team. He cites Dorando and Hayes outcomes, calls for fair play, and notes American pride as Halpin and others condemn English conduct and favoritism toward non-American athletes.
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James E. Sullivan
London
Cearsc
United States
Hayes
Gerric
Ireland
Mr. Halpin
Mr. Sullivan
C. P. Raymond
Charles Dieges
Yankees
England
Carpenter
Anderson
Dr. Bulger
Fisher
Davidson
Dorando
Mayes
Sullivan
Longboat
Halpin
Sheppard
Sweden
Germany
H. J. Baxter
RK. L. Coursen
Meuretania
Motorist rights and police enforcement debate inspires readers
Alfred E. Ommen urges reform of speed limits and arrest practices in a pamphlet criticizing enforcement, arguing reasonable rates vary by traffic and time, and noting accidental tolls from non automobile sectors. The piece also covers upcoming homecoming of the Thomas Flyer, with plans for a parade and welcome events in New York City.
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Alfred E. Ommen
Automobile Club of America
Thomas Flyer
New York
Harry S. Houpt
Thomas
DEN SHOWS HER SPEED AT Huntington Bay Races
The Motor Boat Club of America paused its Huntington Bay series off Chateau des Beaux-Arts as a northwest gale and heavy rain churned the water. Commodore Joseph Hoadley arrived aboard the steam yacht Nushka with a party, calming conditions. at 4:35 p.m. the starting signal was given from the Nushka used as the committee boat with Charles Tower and officers present.
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Motor Boat Club of America
Huntington Bay
Chateau Des Beaux-Arts
Joseph H. Hoadley
Nushka
Charles P. Tower
Regatta Committee
Draw in International Cricket at Parkside Ends Even
In Chiago on August 7 the Intercity Cricket Tourney paused as the United States faced Canada in an international match. The US declared at 242 for three wickets with H Livingstone from Pittsburg undefeated on 106. Canada were 211 for three when time expired. H Smith of Winnipeg stood 78 not out.
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Chiago
Parkside
United States
Canada
H. Livingstone
Pittsburg
H. Smith
Winnipeg
Dedham Freebooters Beat Rockaway in Polo Tourney
Narragansett Pier Aug 7 The Dedham Freebooters defeated Rockaway at the Point Judith Country Club polo tournament by a score of the WO.
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the Tribune
Narragansett Pier
R. IL
Dedham Freebooters
Rockaway
Point Judith Country Club
Rain Falls on Bayshore Horse Show Amid Parade of Winners
A rainy Bayshore crowd attended the second day of the Bayshore horse show on August 7 as crowds filled stands despite rain. The four in hand class favored Sorg’s team defeating Vanderbilt’s gray fours, with Sorg’s horses completing the course in 7 minutes 50 and 2/5 seconds. Mrs. Kennedy’s saddle horse Vesta Tilley won. Vanderbilt debuted Mel Valley ponies to laurels, with Mel Valley Wonder praised for action and conformation as Mel Valley Wonderful took third. Various harness and saddle classes highlighted wins for Watson, Davis, Bedford, and Sorg with Kitty Grey Norena, Lord Baltimore, and My Maryland II among top entries.
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Trong Island
Sorg
A. G. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Serg
C. W. Watson
Kitty Grey
Norena
Lord Baltimore
Maryland I
Charles F. Hubbs
John F. Beatty
C. m. Gretta
J. M. Cebailos, Jr
Ch. G
Sporting Teddy
Paul A. Sorg
J.E. Davis
Emily H. Bedford
Ann. H. LadGew
J. E Davis
Charlies A. Schieren
M. F
J. J. McDonald
Sidney Halloway
Bik. G. Centennial
George BE. Cain
Thomas J. Feroe
B. G. Red Raven
S. F. Rothchhild
Rufus L. Patterson
B. G. Durham
B. m. Bell Crommwell
Association
C.W. Watson
Ch. m. Kitty Grey
C. m. Norena
B. G. Lord Baltimore
B. G
Maryland II
James H. Hyde
Jim Selby
Fatty Bates
Daddy Fownes
Tom Martin
H. Laden
A. G
Wheeler
Maryland
Polly Prim
Pretty Peggy
H. Leaden
Lord Lonsdale
Tennessee
Miles Emily H. Bedfor
M . Hildred
Br. m. Wanda
George Watson
Br. m
J. HL. Davis
Harry T. Peters
King of Spades
Rain Wrecks First Game as Giants Face Chicago
National League games yesterday ended with Cincinnati defeating Brooklyn 5 to 3 while rain halted Philadelphia versus Pittsburg and Boston versus St Louis. Pittsburgh led the standings with 59 wins, New York 57, Chicago 56, Philadelphia 51. Cincinnati 40 41, Boston 40, Brooklyn 34, St Louis 34. Jupiter Pluvius washed out the Chicago Giants series opener, but today’s forecast promises fair weather as Willie likely for New York and Mordecai Brown for Chicago.
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New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
W. Pittsburg
St. Loui
Jupiter Pluvius
Giants
Polo Grounds
Willie
Mordecai Brown
Chance
Yankees
Quakers
Murray
Reds Cross the Bridge in Wet Park Win
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Brooklyn Superbas 5 to 3 at Washington Park in the only National League game. A sixth inning mishap on Pattee cost two runs, while Jordan’s late rally and a seventh inning score helped seal the win. Huggins and Hugegins contributed two-base hits, with Jordan hitting a home run as Brooklyn rallied but fell short. Time 1:42. Umpires Rudderham and Johnstone.
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Manhattan
Cincinnati Reds
County of Kings
Superbas
Washington Park
Pattee
Lewis
Jordan
Lumley
Rucker
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Huspins
Hugegins
Holmes
Huggins
Paskett
McLean
Schlef
Canadian Henley opens with strong junior fours field
The Canadian Henley at St. Catharines showcases top junior fours led by Toronto clubs the Dons and Argonauts with Ottawa and Montreal crews. Detroit Boat Club wins the junior eight in record time as Argonauts miss premier honors. Ryan and Cameron win junior doubles. Sheehan claims junior singles. Baseball at Polo Grounds features Giants vs. Chicago at 3:30 P M with 50 cent admission.
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Ont
Dons
Toronto
Ottawas
Argonauts
Grand Trunks
Montreal
Don Club
Ottawa
Detroit Boat Club
Detroit
Ryan
Cameron
the Dons
Sheehan
Buffalo
Baseball Scores From American League Games Today
Philadelphia routed Detroit 3 0 while Chicago crushed Boston 7 0 and Philadelphia edged Detroit earlier as New York faced Ohio and St. Louis clashed with New York in rain delays. Detroit suffered another 0 6 setback in the late inning mix while Cleveland prevailed 2 1 over Washington.
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New York
Ohio
Boston
1. Louis
Detroit
Iladelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
St. Loui
Ston
Chicago Beats Boston 7 to 0 in Baseball
In Chicago the game concluded with Chicago scoring 7 runs to Boston's 0. Players Sullivan Boston Burchell Arellane Corrigan contributed for Boston as Chicago secured the win. Umpires were Sheridan and Bega.
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Chicago
Boston
Asa
Eastern League Games Today Highlight Various Matchups
Eastern League action features Rochester against Montreal in Newark with two out in Jersey City and Providence facing Buffalo weather permitting. Baltimore posts a 4 1 win over Toronto, while Newark and Montreal are also on the schedule with lingering standings showing Baltimore and Newark near the top and Montreal, Buffalo, and Toronto following.
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Rochester
Montreal
Newark
Jersey City
Providence
Baltimore
Toronto
Meng
Jersey
Montrekin
Buffalo
Emninenon
Lyon Wins First Cup Best At Shinnecock Hills
Southampton Aug 7 W H Lyon of Misquamicut Golf Club won the chief cup in the Invitation tournament at Shinnecock Hills. He defeated C A Dunning Nassau Country Club 5 up and 4 to play in the final. Dunning reached the final by edging G S Curtis in a dramatic semifinal, while Lyon beat T U Murdock after a tense back stretch. Other cup winners included John M Ward, J S Clark, and Alfred Swords with multiple cups decided. Over seventy-five entries expected for the 36 hole medal play handicap tomorrow.
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Tribune
Southampton
Long Island
W. H. Lyon
Misquamicut Golf Club
Shinnecock Hills
Watch Hill
C. A. Dunning
Nassau Country Club
Dunning
G. S. Curtis
Curtis
Lyon
TU. A. Murdock
Murdock
Garden City
Eben M. Byers
John M. Ward
Westbrook
J. S. Clark
J. C. Parrish, Jr
Alfred Swords
C. A. Dunting
Nassau
Shinnecock
W. Lyon
Misquam
Feat
J. A. Murdock
Dunn
E. Johnson
Maidstone
J. A. Clark
T. T. Reid
Montclair
Ward
Clark
W. Austin
New Haven
Otto Ekihardt
James A. Tyng
Baltusrol
Parrish
Austin
C. B. McDonald
R. H. Robertson
Morris County
William Watson
Swords
MacDonald
Quakers Begin Well in Irish Cricket Test
Belfast August 7 The Gentlemen of Philadelphia led by King White and Graves advanced to 261 for six at stumps on day one against Northern Counties Union. The Irish side failed to impress, all out for under a hundred, while the Americans dominated with steady partnerships and rapid scoring.
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Tribune
Belfast
Philadelphia
Northern Counties Union
Andrews
Flemming
King
White
Quakers
Graves
Lester
Bohiea
Hordern
Gentlemen of
Darkey Hal Wins Kalamazoo Grand Circuit Final
Kalamazoo Michigan August 7 report of Kalamazoo's first Grand Circuit meeting closing with Darkey Hal winning the 2:08 class final for pacers in a $2,000 purse. Copa de Oro clocked 2:08% in the 2:08 class while Teasel took the 2:14 trot and Citation faced penalties after leading early heat.
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Mich
Darkey Hal
California
Citation
McMahon
Gallagher
Teasel
George Castle
Queen of Woodcliffe
Joseph Gahagan
Ch. m
Allan Downes
Kittson
Commodore Kittson
Geers
Lad Cress
B. G
Loomis
le Tomes
Gr. G
Gan Murray M
B. H
Durfee
Cineae
B. m
Norvalson
Lolita
Strathmore
Royal Rysdyk Gro- John A
Eddie Jai
Jennie Tw
Sunderlin
Baron Gratt
Taylor
Donanza
Fall River Beats New Bedford 4-2 in New England League
Fall River defeats New Bedford 4 to 2 as Worcester-Lynn results prompt postponement of Lowell-Haverhill and Brockton-Lawrence games due to rain.
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New England
Fall River
New Bedford
Worcester-Lynn
Lowell-Haverhill
Brockton-Lawrence
Dead Heat at Saratoga in Sensational Race Day
Saratoga summary reports a dramatic dead heat between Whip Top and Refined in the feature race, with Fair Play winning a later Albany Handicap in mud impaired conditions. Other notable performances include Sea Cliff and Dark Night, plus debut rides by Gallager and Sam Rice's late mount recovery. The track’s heavy going affected multiple events as connections eyed the Saratoga Special forthcoming stakes.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Whip Top
Refined
Sweet
Biskra
Belmont
Necy
Colin
Dandelion
Danoscara
Pins and Needles
Dorante
Hastings
Fatty Gold
Nottes
Fair Play
Harry Payne Whitney
Sea Cliff
McDaniel
BE Dugan
Cliffory
Connaught Ranger
Joe Madden
Statesman
Sea Clift
Woodcraft
R. ©. Daggett
Gallagher
Archie Zimmers
Sir Toddington
Sam Rice
Madeira
H. Turner
General Sanford
Polly Watts
Herman B. Duryea
Madman
Petticoat
James R. Keene
Wedding Bells
Helmet
Melisande
John E. Madden
Sir Martin
Fayette
H. B. Duryea
Meciant
F. A. Forsythe
Mastagon
Teetotum II
H B Duryea
Rapallo
Superfire
al Weber
Grace Cameron
Albany
Ditford—Fresole
H. P. Whitney
Conn
Ranger
Ffman
Snc
Hoffman
Schleswig
Mccahey
Jos
Ch. Golf
Ch. c
Todd Ownwer
Ligan
Turner
Maderia
Db. c
Hasting
Mader
A. Belmont
McDaniel Wes
Miller
Cullen
Michael Beck
McCarthy
Lebdolt
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