Unfair Tug of War Sparks American Protest at Olympic Games
In London July 17 American athletes protest the tug of war event as British officials face accusations of bias amid heavy shoes worn by Liverpool police and disputed rules. J L Eisele wins steeplechase heat. Dan iels Hepner and Rich qualify in 100m swimming. Britain dominates many events as controversy shadows competition.
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London
America
J. L. Eisele
Princeton
Daniels
Hepner
Rich
British Olympic Association
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Matthew P. Halpin
Halpin
Rose
James E. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Association
Sullivan
Britain
G. E. Larner
England
United Kindom
George W. Galdzik
Chicago Athletic Association
Zurner
Germany
Gaidzik
C. M. Daniels
New York Athletic Club
Hungary
H. J. Hepner
Illinois Athletic Club
I. G. Rich
Brookline Swimming Club
Beaurepaire
Australia
Julia
Sweden
Edwards and Dockreil
J. D. Lightbody
University of Chicago
Lewel
Lightbody
Brighton
Galbraith
Canada
Robertson
Russell
Holladay
Biederstein
Dane
Denmark
Haresnape
de Halade
Shepherd’s Bush
Queen’s Club
Jay Gould
Bisley
W. G. Burroughs
A. K. Dearborn
John J. Flanagan
Irish-American Athletic Club
M. J. McGrath
Ralph Rose
Olympic Athletic Club
San Francisco
Lee J. Talbott
W. W. Coe
Lemming
Halse
Nilsson
E. P. Carr
Xavier Athletic Association
Norway
Finland
Kilmalloch
County Limerick
Tom
Larner
Great Britain
Webb
Spencer
Bieberstein
Horesnape
Scranton Albany and rivals edge in state results
Scranton and Albany lead a scattered state results set with Wilkes-Barre Troy Binghamton Utica and Syracuse teams noted along with J Gain and other participants. The fragmentary report sketches matchups and standings across multiple cities.
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Scranton
Albany
Wilkes-Barre
Troy
Binghamton
Eac
Utica
Rein
Syracuse
J. & G.ain
Two Accidents in Glidden Gear
Boston July 17 Accidents mar the American Automobile Association tour from Albany to Boston One rider in a Franklin car was struck by a thrown apple and required stitches another driver in a Studebaker hit a ditch after avoiding a head on collision The Rochester clubs score suffered while Chicago Bay State Columbus and Buffalo remained unpenalized after eight days and 1 059 miles of the planned 1 700 miles The pace averaged 21 5 miles an hour through Springfield Worcester and Auburndale leading to a welcome in Boston with plans for Nantasket and a possible steamer trip on Sunday before continuing to Maine
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the Tribune
Boston
American Automobile Association
Albany
James McLean
Franklin
Warren
W. Jones
Studebaker
Rochester
Jones
Chicago
Bay State
Columbus
Buffalo
Springfield
Frank B. Hower
Stevens-Duryea and Knox Motor Companies
Fish Tire Company
Worcester
Commonwealth
Auburndale
Hower
Hibbard
Nantasket
Maine
Yankees Rally Win Over St Louis in Sixth Inning
The Highlanders beat ex-Yankees 5 to 3 as Manning shut down St Louis after a tense rally. Niles doubled, Moriarity and Chase drove runs, and a bold squeeze play by Chase and Ball fueled the decisive inning. Elberfeld back at work, Doyle sent to Atlanta for conditioning.
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Highlanders
St. Louis
Yankees
Orth
Manning
Elberfeld
Joe Doyle
Atlanta
Doyle
Jimmy Williams
Yankee
Jack Powell
Niles
Hartzel
Conroy
Stone
Moriarity
Chase
Powell
Hemphill
Delehanty
Hobe Ferris
Hobe
New York
Louis
Abrillopoa
Deihanty
Criss
Ball
Jones
Ferris
Spencer
Dineen
Hite
Hoffman
Wallace
Duble
Spence
T. Jones
Williams
Sturst and
Evans
Two Players Left For Golf Title
In the Western Golf Association championship semi finals at thirty six holes Harry W. Allen from St Louis defeated J D Cady of Rock Island Arsenal one up in thirty eight holes. Mason Phelps of Midlothian Chicago a former Yale champion beat Paul Hunter of Midlothian three up and two to play. Phelps set an amateur course record with seventy for eighteen holes, three under the previous mark.
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Rock Island
Ill
Harry W. Allen
St. Louis
J. D. Cady
Rock Island Arsenal
Mason Phelps
Midlothian
Chicago
Yale
Paul Hunter
Phelps
Kenneth Edwards
Fred McLeod
Baseball Today Features Dodgers at American League Park
Baseball today at 3 30 p m sees the Americans host the St Louis club at American League Park. Advt.
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Baseball Today
American League Park
St. Louis
Advt
Mighty Matty Falls Home Run Beats Giants
Chicago wins 1 0 over New York as Tinker hits a fifth inning homer off McCormick. Mordecai Brown returns to shut out the Giants, keeping Chicago in reach of the pennant as Pirates lead. Bryant notes and game details follow with lineup and box score highlights.
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Chicago
Mordecai Brown
Giants
Cubs
Pirates
Matthewson
Tinker
Pittsburg
Boston
McCormick
Donlin
Seymour
Devlin
McGraw
Hofman
Bridwell
Moran
New York
Abribpoa
Slagle
Tenney
Sheckard
Doyle
Howard
Bresnahan
Chance
Evers
Brown
Mathewson
Ol’ Day
Johnstone
Whitewash for Brooklyn Team as Reds Edge Brooklyn 2–0
Cincinnati pitcher Coakley shuts out the Brooklyn Superbas 2 to 0. Key hits include Mitchell’s RBI single and a third inning triple by Mitchell driving in Paskett. Brooklyn’s bats were silent against the Reds’ hurling with Huggins and Bell each allowing no scoring plays.
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Cincinnati
Coakley
Brooklyn
Bell
Superbas
Reds
McLean
Ganzel
Paskett
Mitchell
Abribpoa
Huggins
Burch
Kane
Oeeeney
Lobert
Hummell
Schiei
Lumiey
Jordan
Paskert
Sheehan
Lewis
Hulswitz
Ritter
C Coskley
Brooklym
Klem
Edgar Gibbs Murphy Coasts in 60 HP Stearns Car
Edgar Gibbs Murphy drives a 60 horsepower Stearns carriage in a feature noting his experimentation with motor power and mechanical design. The report highlights the car’s performance and Murphy’s role as a prominent amateur inventor.
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Edgar Gibbs Murphy
Stearns
Murphy
Rothschild
New York
Paris
Loyal to Associated Clubs of New Jersey Yet to Aid A A A
At a Newark board meeting the New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club affirmed lifelong loyalty to the Associated Automobile Clubs of New Jersey and the American Automobile Association. It supported a constitutional test suit on New Jersey law and denied reports of withdrawal from the AA A.
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New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club
Newark
Associated Clubs of
New Jersey
American Automobile Association
Associated Automobile Clubs of
Associated Automobile Club of
Sam
Daredevil Jake De Rosier Aims Five Mile Record at Elkwood Park
Jake De Rosier, famed motorcycle daredevil, plans a five mile world record attempt on the chugging steel flyers at Elkwood Park this afternoon, in a dual meet that has stirred talk across cycle and motorcycle racing arenas.
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Jake de Rosier
Elkwood Park
Rialto Wins Handicap At Brighton Beach In Last Jump
Five thousand at Brighton Beach watched Rialto edge King Cobaltia by a head in six furlongs. Jockey Jack Joyner rode Rialto to a late rush as King Cobaltia faltered, drawing cheers from the crowd. The Squire appears for Newcastle Stable, while Great Pirate wins the third race as Upton drives hard. Kentucky Beau leads early but Tileing overcomes him for the win, with Ellisdale beating Colonel White. L. A. Cella plans to ship horses to Fort Erie for next week’s meeting.
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Brighton Beach Racetrack
Jack Joyner
Rialto
King Cobaltia
E. Dugan
Ais
King Cobalt
Inoked
Squire
Tom Welsh
Newcastle
Falcnda
Benning
Great Pirate
Miller
Gowan
Note
Castlewood
Upton
Pirate Home
Notter
Jimmy McCormick
Tiling
Sumter
Kentucky Beau
Tileing
Ellisdale
Colonel White
L. A. Cella
Fort Erie
B. c
Joe Fe
McCormick
Clay
Yorke Saceensee
Hanehan
Daly
van Dusen
Mark Medile
Beau
Kentucky
Ellsdale
Drace
Nasturtium
MacManus
Lee i
Duryea
McCarthy
Dr. Pillow
Griffin
Musgrave
Sniffateweeee
Wimmer
Dhr
Westmore
Tichenor
Minter
Banbury
Appleby
Lasata Glenview
Greenlawn
Vingut
As Marshall
Merise
e+ Daly
Yorke
Hanonla Montpelier
Lee
Hanonia
Sniff
Kau
Br. c
Pirate of Penzane
Tins Horse
Joe Straight
Wood
Upton Couce
Caffrer
Norton
McDaniel i Obert
Dacey
Liddington
Bennet
St Ss
Castlewood Fe
Autoracod
Drivin& Ro
Ch. c
Watercress
Betricae
Po. Hwe
Hialto
Joyner
McDaniel Marathon
Ae Ea
McCarthy the Squire
Lone
Sweet Mw Fond Heart
Belmont
Gilbert Wreees
Williams
Jocker
Prince of Pilsen
A . cVingut
Greenan
Great Ruby
Rubin Granda
Wiliams
I ‘Miller
Lady Selina
Duryer
Metarthy
Cellay
Wise Mason
Newcastle Ltd
Artes
Lemaire
Arondack
McLaughting
Bonnie Kelso
Maggie
Althouse
Kelleo
Alason
Local Lawn Tennis Results Highlight Achelis Cup Final
William J Clothier defeated Beats Wright in four sets to become challenger to Raymond D Little for the Achelis cup at Seabright Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club. Miss Marie Wagner won the University Heights Club women’s singles final, defeating Mrs Willem F E Pouch. Lyle E Mahan and W D Bulkley won the Apawamis Club lawn tennis doubles at Rye, defeating L Woodbury and H D Montgomery 6-3 6-? 6-3.
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Throwett
William J- Clothier
Marie Wagner
University Heights
May Sutton
Willem FE. Pouch
Pouch
Miss Wagner
Mia Pouch
Lyle E. Mahan
W. D. Bulkley
Apawamis Club
Rye
Key
L. Woodbury
H. D. Montgomery
Trackside Prices Quoted Quietly Amid Event
Subdued price hints appeared at the track during the event though figures were not disclosed openly. Spectators noted likely cost ranges while officials kept exact figures restrained.
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Joseph B. Mccabe
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Beaucoup
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Killiecrankle
Jonathan Miss Crawford
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Malaga Ware Teesetesenases
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Mugwump
Merry Reignt
the Pippin
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Paultess Homecrest
Frank Gil
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Hessian
Jonathan
Sally
Chaperon Seeserwes
Catherine Simpson
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St. Withold
Timbuctoo
Harry Rogers
Eevnesbes
Detroit
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Washington
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Ww. L. PC
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Clevelan
Mighty Matty Falls
Vitebure
National League
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St Loui
THE
New Jersey Club
Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
Chalmers Detroit Motor Company
Chalmers Detroit Company
E. R. Thomas Detroit Company
E. R. Thomas Motor Company
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
Heisman Automobile Company
W. H. Kiblinger Company
Auburn
Ind
Midland Motor Company
Moline
Louis Strang
Thomas
Point Breeze
Harry Houpt
Automobile Club of America
France
Mauretania
Clothier
Wright
Seabright
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