Tremendous Empire City card sets two track marks
At Empire City two track records fell as Spooner led the mile in 1.2935, a world best for two turns, with Arasee distant. Nimbus clocked six furlongs in 1:11 1/5 to break the two turn record, while Cressina led a mares three plus race before Laughing Eyes wore her down. Civita won a5 1/2 furlong maiden for two-year-olds, Harrigan captured the 5 1/2 furlong dash, and Charley surprised J Lee in a 3 mile upset. The crowd remained large as close contests dominated the program.
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Smeth Named to Succeed Dunn at Wykagyl Golf Club
The Wykagyl Country Club hires Ales Smeth, a top professional, to fill the vacancy left by Seymour Dunn. The move surprises many Nassau County Club followers after eight years there. The piece also notes Alec Smith and Will Smith showing form, Dunn’s departure, and mentions upcoming events and other local golf items including a new Natler Golf Club plan and notable scores by local players.
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Davis Cup Team of Four Chosen
Four players will compose the American challenging team for the Davis international cup. They are William Aymar Larned Beals C. Wright Frederick B. Alexander and Harold H. Hackett. Dr James Dwight announced the selections as chairman of the USA National Lawn Tennis Association. The team plans to travel to Australia if the Americans win the preliminaries against England. The matches are to be held at the Longwood Cricket Club in Boston early next month.
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James Dwight
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English Lawn Tennis Association
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England
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Little
Longwood Cricket Club
Quaker City Contest Grants Park Roads for 20 Mile Race
The Fairmount Park Commissioners approved use of west Schuylkill park roads for a 20 mile race on October 7 as part of founders' week. Promoters Moore Mills and Douglas Bartlett plan a grandstand for 10,000, seek official rules, and lure Isotta, Fiat, and Simplex entries with a two day carnival following Briarcliff precedent.
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Motor Racing Association
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Isotta
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Simplex
Lasker Defeats Tarrasch In Open World Chess Match
In Dusseldorf on August 18 Dr Emanuel Lasker the world chess champion from New York won the first game of an eight game match against Dr Darwin Tarrasch of Nuremberg for the world championship. Lasker won on the fifty fifth move.
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New York
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Nuremberg
Casey's Great Work Shatters All Records at Camp Perry
Captain K K V Casey of the 1st Delaware Olympic team set a sensational rifle shooting mark at Camp Perry Ohio. He won both the Leech and Wimbledon cup matches with record scores at 800 900 and 1000 yards. Casey led Wimbledon with 97 beating the 1903 record. About 275 riflemen competed in the largest N R A individual contest.
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National Rifle Association
Victory for Quakers in Derbyshire tour cricket
The Gentlemen of Philadelphia beat Derbyshire by nine wickets in the twelfth match of their tour in Iherby England. Warren led scorers with 43, Wright 34, Needham 33, Lawton 27. Derbyshire totaling 78 and 18, Philadelphia 247 and 17 for one. King took five for 88, Sayen four for 44. Greene and Winter aided the Americans to a swift chase. Next match at Notts against Nottingham eleven starts Thursday.
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Metropolitan Track Championship date set for September 12
The Metropolitan Track and Field Championship committee fixed Saturday September 12 as the date for the 198 senior metropolitan championships. The event will take place at Travers Island, home of the New York Athletic Club, where the junior events were once staged.
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Champions Hold Title as Hackett and Alexander Triumph at Newport Tennis
Hackett and Alexander defend the all comers doubles crown at the Newport Casino defeating Little and Wright in three sets 6-1 7-5 6-0 amid a large crowd. Alexander wins singles against Torrey 6-0 6-2 6-2, while Wright later defeats Chace 6-3 6-1 6-4, with detailed rounds and matches noted.
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Little
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Hawk
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Chace
The Eel Sets Fast Pace In Grand Circuit Opener
Poughkeepsie August 18 The Eel won the 2:16 pace heat in 2:02% beating George Gano to set a track and Grand Circuit record. The Eel also claimed the second and third heats in 2:05 and 2:06 as Locust Jack and Loyal posted notable victories in other trotting and pacing events at Hudson River Driving Park aboard Gatehouse era entries.
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Beating for Pirates in Boston Game as Giants Watch
Boston defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 2 in ten innings in a high scoring National League contest. Thomas hit a homer, Leach a triple, and Clarke contributed in the early advantage. Pittsburgh tied in the ninth on Dahlen’s run, but Gibson’s error in the tenth opened the door for Boston. The Pirates cling to a slim lead over the Giants while Chicago fades from the pennant picture.
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Chicago and Philadelphia baseball game notes
In Chicago the game featured RHE and a scored sequence showing 8 to 3. The summary includes players Sparks Doom Lundgren Frazer Kling and umpires Rigler and ODay. Details are fragmentary but indicate a Chicago victory over Philadelphia with multiple players listed.
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Kling
Rigler
O’day
State League results show tight games across cities
In 10 innings Scranton edged Wilkes-Barre 7 to 9 while Elmira beat Utica 9 to 3. Ibany tallys 7 against Cre 2 and Seera SAEToe 1 in another matchup.
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Scranton
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Wilkes-Barre
Connecticut League Results Briefs
Bridgeport 3 defeats New Haven 2. Waterbury 5 over Hartford 2 in game one. Waterbury 0 loss to Hartford 5 in game two.
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Brenton Reef and Westchester Polo Cups Played At Club
Newport R I Aug 18 The second games for the Brenton Reef and Westchester Polo Club cups were held at the Westchester Polo Club this afternoon New Haven defeated Myopia Freebooters 12 to 344 Bryn Mawr beat Myopia first team 1I 2% to 1 Both matches were one sided yet drew interest and featured fast play
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Newport
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Detroit Beats New York In 12 Inning Baseball Clash
Detroit defeats New York 7 to 3 in 12 innings as Cobb clouts a three base hit and Hite and Hogg excel. Orth allows one run in 6 innings, Summers surrenders nine in 7 1 3. Detroit gains in AL standings with late rally and strong bullpen effort.
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Philadelphia Defeats Chicago 7 to 2 in Showdown
In Philadelphia the Phillies powered past Chicago 7 to 2 as Vickers and Shreds led the offense with strong hits and solid bullpen work. Smith, Sullivan, Manuel, Owen, and Shaw contributed key at bats while Umpires Sheridan and Evans oversaw the exchange.
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Washington Battery Partners in St Louis Match
Washington battery Washington, Cates and Street of St. Louis faced Bailey and Stephens as umpires Hurst and Connolly officiated at the game in Washington. RE 3.
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Batterymen Boston Cleveland Rivalry Reported
Fragmentary Boston Cleveland clash details mention Batteries Boston Cicotte and Carrigan versus Cleveland Rhoades and Bemis with Umpire Evens. Readable elements name teams and officials, suggesting a game or players in a historical score context from Boston.
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Eastern League Standings and Scores Mixed
Report covers standings with Baltimore Montreal Providence Toronto Newark Rochester and Jersey City records. Includes Buffalo Haverhill New Bedford Brockton Lowell Pall River Lawrence Worcester results from multiple games and double headers, noting scattered scores and pairings across January.
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Auto Dealers A Major Car Hub on 42nd Street
A fragment notes large automobile dealers in Times Square area centered on Wayne Street addresses 1599 to 1601 Broadway. Mentions largest dealer networks, shop fronts, and auto commerce activity in a dense urban district.
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