Big Chief Sold for 12000 at Brighton Beach
Thomas H Williams president of the New California Jockey Club pursued Big Chief, buying him from the Newcastle Stable for 12000 after earlier acquiring Montgomery. Jockeys Sweet and Notter faced injuries and rest, while crowded stands and swift races highlighted a brisk Brighton Beach meeting with Half Sovereign powering to win and Enfield yielding a puzzling display.
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Thomas H. Williams
New California Jockey Club
California
Montgomery
Sam Hildreth
Brighton Beach
Big ‘Chief
New Castle
Andrew Miller
Tom Welsh
Newcastle
Big Chief
Pontiac
Madelaine
Mr. Williams
Sweet
Prudent
Hanonia
Notter
Jimmy Rowe
Saratoga
James R. Keene
King Cobalt
Dreamer
Nimbus
Pantoufie
Tom McGrath
Sovereign
Enfield
Jack McGinnis
Lange
Grania
Black Oak
Question Mark
Tourenne
Jie
Ed White
R. J. MacKenzie
James FE. Brady
Ellis
Southwell
FE. Dugan
Ellisdale
Watercress
Coney Island Jockey Club
Sheepshead Bay
Perfect score at Bisley shoot at NRA meeting
The Bisley NRA meeting opened in July with poor weather. Woodrow of England won the Walde grove trophy with a perfect 20. Americans won several small prizes including Major C B Winder of Ohio and J W Hession of Delaware with 98, Captain K K Casey of Delaware and I L Eastman of Ohio with 97, Major W B Martin of New Jersey with 92, J W F Lueshner of New York with 92, Benedict of Ohio 93, Captain E A Greene of Washington 91, and Lieutenant Gemon of Ohio with 8.
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Ohio
W B. Martin
New Jersey
J. W. F. Lueshner
New York
Benedict
E. A Greene
Washington
Gemon
Automobiles Largest Dealers Ad in Sunday Papers
An automobile ad cites four times the value and 24 head autos for sale, listing quantities and price range with a headline style call to action. It notes the listings at 1599 1601 Broadway and prompts readers to watch Sunday announcements for further details.
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Q. Auto Co
Sain
Worla
Big total at cricket in Hampshire tour match
On a hard wicket Southampton July 18 the Gentlemen of Philadelphia faced Hampshire in the third tour game. Hampshire scored 465 with Bowell on 160 at retirement and W. N. White adding 87 before run out. Llewellyn and A J L Hill added 5 and 66 for the third wicket, Bignell 40 near the close. King took 5 for 110, Sayen 8 for —.
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Cade
Tribune
Southampton
England
Philadelphia
Hampshire
Bowell
King
W. N. White
Llewellyn
A. J. L. Hill
Bignell
J. B. King
Sayen
Behr and former champions lead Seabright tennis opens
Karl H Behr A B Dabney and two former national champions Beals C Wright and William J Clothier won opening matches at Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club Sea Bright N J in the singles on the open loser and out system. Clothier and Wright also advanced easily in the doubles lineup while Dabney defeated Nathaniel W Niles. Calhoun Cragin reached the final rounds at Apawamis Rye after a semi final win over Lawrence D Weedbury with Cragin set to face the winner of Lyle E Mahan and James S Cushman.
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Karl H. Behr
Dabney
Beals C. Wright
William J. Clothier
Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club
Seabright
N. J
Raymond D. Little
William A. Larned
Frederick B. Alexander
Clothier
Wright
Henry W. Slocum
Slocum
C. Frederick Watson, Jr
Harvard
Nathaniel W. Niles
Niles
Calhoun Cragin
Apawamis Club
Rye
Cragin
Lawrence D. Weedbury
Lyle E. Mahan-James
Cushman
H. D. Montgomery
William Rosenbaum
L. D. Woodbury
G. L. Wyeth
James
W. V. Bennett
Lyle E. Mahan
George W. Salinger
Lawrence D. Woodbury
Yachting Protest Settled as Shamrock Measured at Ulmer Park
Frederic Thompsons schooner Shamrock, protested by Stuyvesant Wainwright over the Lipton Cup Cape May race, was hauled out at Marine Basin Ulmer Park yesterday. Professor William Hallock of Columbia and assistants measured waterline and sail area while afloat, with mainsail loft work completed. final figures to be announced after all measurements and review by Brooklyn Yacht Club officials.
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Frederic Thompson
Shamrock
Stuyvesant Wainwright
Marine Basin
Ulmer Park
William Hallock
Columbia
New York Yacht Club
John Brophy
Bensonhurst Yacht Club
Shock and Griffin
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Yacht Club
Western amateur golf qualifier sets record at Rock Island Arsenal
Kenneth Edwards of Midlothian Country Club Chicago fired 73 to break the amateur golf record for the Rock Island Arsenal links in the Western championship qualifying. H W Allen of St Louis CC was 76 and defending champion H Chandler Egan finished third with 79 as 94 players completed the first round. Second half of qualifying to be played tomorrow.
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Rock Island
Kenneth Edwards
Midlothian Country Club
Chicago
Rock Island Arsenal Links
Aldo Mitchell
H. W. Allen
St. Louis Country Club
H. Chandler Egan
Smith Triumphs After Queen Sacrifice in Brooklyn Chess Match
In the fourth game between Magnus Smith and Charles Curt at the Brooklyn Chess Club yesterday Curt opened with the Sicilian Defence. Smith sacrificed his queen for three pieces early on and secured victory after thirty nine moves. The current score stands Curt one, Smith one drawn two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus Smith
Charles Curt
Brooklyn
Curt
Smith
Records Fall in Olympic Games and Continent Conflict
The parade featured fifty American athletes among giants of the field and rivals from the United Kingdom and Europe. Sullivan and Sheppard reached the 1500m final, while Halstead from the New York Athletic Club was edged by Melvin W. Sheppard in the heat. Daniels did not swim the 400m and Goodwin finished third. The four-heat 2000m tandem event had entries but none started. Debates arose over flag display as Sweden carried a single flag. Crown Prince Gustave Adolph attended. Tomorrow’s big events include hammer, 1500m final, and 3-mile heats, with protest over Tom Longboat’s entry ongoing.
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United Kingdom
Sullivan
Sheppard
J. P. Halstead
New York Athletic Club
Melvin W. Sheppard
Halstead
Charles M. Daniels
L. Budd Goodwin
Olympic Committee
Sweden
Gustave Adolph
Tom Longboat
J. P. Sullivan
Irish-American Athletic Club
New York
J- Dol. Lightbody
Chicago Athletic Association
Meadows
Canada
Butterfield
England
N. F. Hallows
Lungle
Italy
F. H. Riley
A. C
Br Loney
H. L. Coe
University of Michigan
Br Tait
J. E. Deakin
H. A. Wilson
I. F. F. Crawford
Battersby
Foster
Tartakover
Ch. F. Hastings
Souveraine
Belmont
King Cobalt
Brownleigh Park &T. S
McDaniel
Duryea
McCarthy Nimbus
J Lee
Foynet
Dugan Pantoufle
Marrone
Lange
Bat Mesterson
Schwartz
iCat Pty
Julia Powel
See
Jennings
Musara
McCormick
Sumter
Tom McGrath
Kraus
Flynn
Beaucoup
Montpelier St
Creevy
Altuda
Bled
Gilbert
Sovereign
Iateena
Dreamer
Nimbus
Pantoufle
Ito
McCahey
Ehert Cu
MacManus
Hanonia
BE. Dugan
Prudent Williams
Mystify McDonald
McCarthy
Enfield McGinnis
Oneck St
H. Smith
Arondack
Oseeeeree McLaughlin
Musgrave
Grania
Enfield
Watercress
Carina
West
Joyner
Cressina
Lemaire
Beauclerc
Watty
Stockton
Bassery
Dolly Spanker
Yorke
Grace Cameron
Duckey
Chaseaway
McCarthy Joe Stanley
Worthington
iUpton
Creesina
E. Dugan
Beauclevc
Shine
Black Oak
Randolph
A McCarthy
Lakeland
McDaniels
D' Arkle
Moran
Tourenne
Mackenzie
Notter
Gorey
Milter
Montpelier St. Y
Bol
Dugan
Seager
Asa
Shadow Glance
PTH
Anna Page
Jimmy Lane
Tompkins
McKinney
Prince of Pils
Agre
Lynch
Jim _ McGill
Aaa
Sddcele Cae
Hampton St
Steigers
Takice
Prince of Pilsen
Dim McGill
Bik
la Primera
Fin
Straig
Eliedale
Southwell St
Lelly
Monahan
Iit
Rowelly
Lang
Norton
Ro Notter
Norfolk Ennings
Jensen
Daly
Okenite
Eilisdale
Lally An
Colonel White
No Runs for Yankees as League Games Play Today
Yesterday results show Cleveland defeated New York 3 to 0 while St Louis beat Washington in two games 3 2 and 4 2. Philadelphia toppled Chicago 5 1 and 9 2 in the second, Detroit beat Boston 6 2 and 4 2, with standings noting St Louis and Philadelphia leading. The Yankees were shut out at American League Park as Lajoie’s lineup hit nine safeties and scored on timely hits.
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Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Ec W. L. St. Louis
Yankees
Lajoie
Manning
J. Clarke
Hinchman
Perring
Birmingham
Harry Niles
Wid Conroy
Willie Keeler
Moriarity
Chase
Hemphill
Ball
Blair
Hal Chase
Abribpoa
Abribpone
Niles
Bradley
O Conroy
Turner
Mortality
Hickman
N. Clarke
Delehanty
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cinemeath
Fisher Named Syracuse Varsity Crew Captain by Mail Ballot
Syracuse July 13 W Claude Fisher of Emmetsburg Penn declared captain of the Syracuse varsity crew. Fisher has rowed No 7 in the boat for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
W. Claude Fisher
Emmettsburg
Penn
Syracuse Varsity
Fisher
Two Games For St. Louis At Washington
In the first game St. Louis failed in several innings and Washington prevailed 4 to 2. Battery details list Graham and Blue for St. Louis with Johnson Warner and Street for Washington, umpire O Loughlin. In the second game St. Louis trailed early but battled back, final score 4 to 1 with Powell Howell Waddell and Spencer for St. Louis and Washington Street for Washington. Umpire O Loughlin.
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Washington
R. H. E. St. Louis
St. Louis
Graham and
Blue
Johnson
Warner
Street
Powell, Howell, Waddell and Spencer
Washington, Smith and Street
O’ Loughlin
Wild pitch costs Brooklyn game in St Louis win
St Louis defeated Brooklyn 3 to 2 after a ninth inning wild pitch by Holmes. Konetchy Barry and Delehanty hit consecutive triples in the seventh off Rucker, with two out when the winning run scored. Hostetter doubled for Brooklyn and Burch homer for St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Holmes
Konetchy
Barry
Delehanty
Rucker
Hostetter
Burch
Bliss
Maloney
Bergen
Raymond
Rigier
Rooklyn
Phillies Beat Chicago In Doubleheader Battery Matchups
In Philadelphia two nine inning games the Phillies defeated Chicago in a doubleheader. Dygert Plank and Behreck led Philadelphia while Manuel Sullivan and Weaver pitched for Chicago. Umpire Connolly called the games.
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Philadelphia
R. H. E. Philadelphia
Chicago
Dygert
Plank
Behreck
Manuel
Sullivan
Weaver
R. H. E. Chicago
White
Bender and Smith
Coombs and
Powers
Connolly
Baseball scores from the Eastern League games
Results show Baltimore 3 Jersey City 2 and Providence 5 Newark 3. Other games ended Buffalo 0 Toronto 1 and Rochester 5 Montreal 1. Multiple teams faced off across the league with decisive wins and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Newark
Jersey City
Baltimore
Buffalo
Toronto
Rochester
Montreal
L. P
L. B.C
New Montreal
State League Results Report
Wilkes Barre 1 Albany 0 Scranton 11 Troy 1 Syracuse 7 Utica 4 scores listed with teams in the state league standings and results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Albany
Scranton
Troy
Syracuse
Utica
Baseball Players Strike Causes Forfeit in Binghamton
In Binghamton New York on July 13 Amsterdam Johnstown and Gloversville players refused to play a State League game due to unpaid salaries. The forfeit awarded to Binghamton by 3 to 0. Reportedly the franchise may relocate to Auburn.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Amsterdam
Johnstown
Gloversville
Auburn
Giants sweep doubleheader over Pirates for second place
In Pittsburg, the New York Giants won 7 to 0 and 7 to 4 to take a firm grip on second place in the National League pennant race. Mathewson hurled a two hit shutout in game one while the Giants battered Leifield and Camnitz. Key moments included Bresnahan, Devlin, Seymour and Mike Donlin driving runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Pittsburgh hit three homers but failed to break through. The series concludes tomorrow with another decisive showdown.
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Pittsburg
Giants
Pirates
Chicago
Cubs
Mathewson
Leifield
Camnitz
McGraw
Bresnahan
Devlin
Needham
Brain
Cincinnati
Mke
Tommy Leach
Mike Devlin
Clarke
Leach
Seymour
Mike
Wagner
Moeller
Maddox
New York
Thomas
Donlin
Storke
Wilson
Young
McGinnity
Tenney
Bridwell
Doyle
Errorittsburg
Klem
O'Day
Abribpoa
Abbachio
Ss Storke
Gibson
McCorm
Joe Bridwell
Aoa Mathewsen
Kane
Ted Cecernicees
O' Day
Se Dontin
Abba
Chio
Deviin
McGinnilty
Wiltse
Moeller Young
Boston Beats Cincinnati In Low Scoring Batter Game
In Cincinnati Boston defeats Cincinnati 3 to 2 as Batteries players Boston Dorner Bouktes and Graham face Coakney and Schlei. Umpire Rudderham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
R. HE
Boston
Dorner
Bouktes
Graham
Coakney
Schlei
Rudderham
Batteries-Philadelphia Sparks On Cage Lundgren Moran
In Chicago Philadelphia game notes highlight Sparks and cage actions with Lundgren Moran and player Johnstone contributing as the storyline centers on a tense matchup amid city rosters and ongoing play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
Sparks On
Cage
Lundgren
Moran
Epic Merley A Johnstone
Connecticut League Scores From Recent Action
Springfield defeated New Haven 4 to 3 while Meriden won 6 to 8 in a long 10 inning game against Bridgeport New Britain and Holyoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New Haven
Meriden
Brideeport
New Britain
Holyoke
New England League Scores Reach Wide Margin
Fall River edges Lynn 4 to 3 while New Bedford defeats Haverhill 5 to 1 Brockton shuts out Lowell 6 to 0 and Lawrence bests Worcester 5 to 2 Baseball Today lists 4 PM American League game Americans vs Cleveland with unclear remaining details
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New England
Fall River
Lynn
New Bedford
Haverhill
Brockton
Lowell
Lawrence
Worcester
Baseball Today
Cleveland Nates
Reem
Stanley Steamers Withdrawn From Racing Field
Stanley Motor Carriage Company announced its withdrawal from the racing field citing unfair discrimination against steam cars. It returned the Sir Thomas Dewar International trophy won by Fred Merriott on Ormond Beach in a world record time of 28.25 seconds for the mile. The company criticizes weight distribution as the key factor in endurance and notes European trials of Mitchell suspension systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Motor Carriage Company
Stanley
Thomas Dewar
F. E. Branley
Atlantic City
Europe
Mitchell
Charles P. Skinner
Mitchell Motor Company
Chesapeake Relics and the Chesapeake Shannon clash flag tale
A faded flag from the Chesapeake and Shannon duel draws interest as a relic of naval history. The account traces its capture, the fatal shot that killed Lieutenant Watt, and the flag’s passage through collectors to the Royal United Service Institution, with notes on papers found and the crews’ preparations.
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Pte Es
Philip Ae
Shannon
Broke
Chesapeake
Eutenant Watt
Samuel Grandy
Coast Guard
Middlebrook
Royal United Service Institution
Samuel Evans
Lawrence
Sandy Hook
Navigation Department
Provo Wallis
Wallis
Falkiner
Chatham
Trafalgar
Nelson
Auto tour marks rough road trials for Glidden entrants
Two teams from Syracuse and Rochester forfeited points after crashes and disqualifications on a Bedford Springs to Harrisburg route, part of the Glidden trophy contest. Hover cars, including a Moline and two Overlands, also faced tire trouble as the field narrowed to six perfect scores among Buffalo clubs, Bay State, Rochester, Columbus, and Chicago.
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the Tribune
Harrisourg
Penn
Bedford Springs
Syracuse
Rochester
Franklin
Seiden
E. W. Shirley
Chicago
Buffalo
Bay State
Columbus
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
State Highway Commission
Albany
Waterbury Country Club expands to eighteen holes
Waterbury forms a full eighteen hole course with Eugene Reilly as professional after abandoning the old nine hole Waterbury Golf Club. Val Flood leaves Princeton to serve as hyde Manor Golf Club pro in Sudbury VI. John Mulgrew, ex Richmond County caddie, becomes Lake Thomas Golf Club pro near Albany after helping Herbert Strong at Apawamis. Charles Seely, metropolitan champion, learned Mulgrew’s skill in a practice round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury Country Club
Eugene Reilly
Waterbury Golf Club
Val Flood
Princeton
Hyde Manor
Sudbury
Flood
John Mulgrew
Richmond County Country Club
Lake Thomas Golf Club
Albany
Mulgrew
Herbert Strong
Apawamis
Charles Seely
Apawanris
African whaling venture eyes Natal coast profits
Consul Edwin S. Cunningham reports a newly formed Sandefjord headquarter company to exploit Natal and South African whaling grounds. Durban will host an oil and bone plant with Norwegian crews using two steam whalers based from Durban. The venture promises economical operation, exploiting explosive harpoons and rapid processing. Capital is $75, with full Natal and Norwegian shareholdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin S. Cunningham
Durban
Sandefjord
Norway
Natal
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R. H. HE
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