Glory for Yankee Athletes at Olympic Trials
United States gains points in track events at Shepherd's Bush as Ray C Ewry wins broad jump for US and Martin Sheridan places third. Daniels ties Olympic 1 metre swim record, Mehnert wins bantamweight wrestling, Rector shines by equalling 10 second sprint record amid mixed weather and large American crowd.
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Shepherd's Bush
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New York Athletic Club
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Great Britain
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Gar
Olympic point winners for United States
York Athletic Club member F L Holmes of Chicago and English champion Bleadher were only a fraction behind Sheridan in a volley of events. Mehnert of National Turn Verein won bantam wrestling, Gaidzik of Chicago Athletic Association took a high diving heat, and France won fencing. Heats for the 1 metre dash were drawn for tomorrow with Americans leading the lists. Sullivan and Halpin praised the heats for the 100 and 800 metres and 400 metres hurdles as a strong start to the games. Tomorrow’s program spans morning and afternoon events across athletics swimming diving and hurdles.
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Beard
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Italy
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University of Michigan
Just
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Tate
J.B. Lightbody
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New York Athletic Club
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Sweden
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Brookete Gearing Club
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Sheridan
York Athletic Club
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Bleadher
George N. Mehnert
National
Turn Verein
America
George W. Gaidzik
Chicago Athletic Association
France
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United States
Matthew Halpin
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Glidden Tourists Reach Maine As Rally Continues
Telegraph report from Poland Maine July 20 notes all Glidden tour cars met eight hour target from Boston with no penalties. Teams from Boston Chicago Buffalo and Columbus still tied. Hower trophy contenders also flawless. The day featured rough springs between Portsmouth and Portland and rougher road surfaces after New Hampshire into Maine. Cars proceed to Rangeley Lake with the finish near.
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Rangeley Lake
Rough Play at Polo Squadron A Beats Rumson in Fast Match
In Long Branch New Jersey July 20 Squadron A defeated Rumson 8 to 3 in a Rumson challenge cup game noted for rough play. Howard S Borden starred for Rumson scoring three goals despite a pony fall injuring him days earlier. Nielson led Squadron A with four goals as the match grows in rivalry and stakes.
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Bad Defeat at Cricket in England by Gentlemen of Philadelphia
Rain made the Lord's wicket soft and spongy, turning a planned three day match into a one session game. Middlesex beat the Americans by seven wickets as bowling dominated. Bruce led English scoring with 39, Graves top-scored for the visitors with 14.
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England
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Royal Artillery
Gentlemen of Philadelphia
Nealon Shows No Spark In Brighton Beach Return
Nealon, Suburban Handicap winner last year, reappeared at Brighton Beach in a five horse field and finished unplaced. The five year old son of Sain-Sister Josephine wore front bandages, looked heavy, and tired in the stretch after five furlongs. Tom McGrath won easily as Altuda followed. Explosion faded. Marcellus, at 2½ to 1, closed strongly to beat Torbellino and Effendi, with Woodford Clay noting that Torbellino improved since July 16. Spooner, the favorite, faltered after a rough start and finished third. Zienap set a fast pace but Pins and Needles came away to win. Wise Mason won the final event as Star Thistle faltered. George Odom bought High Range for $3,000. McCahey rode two winners. Bettors also noted forthcoming Saratoga and Pimlico meetings with a slate of stakes.
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Pittsburg Pirates Beat Brooklyn 6 to 3 in NL Clash
Pittsburg Pirates hammered Brooklyn 6 to 3 as Willis and McIntyre controlled the mound. Wagner starred with six assists at short, a home run and a triple. Leach, Lumley, and Jordan contributed key hits in the win.
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Eastern and New England League Standings and Results
Newark over Toronto 4-2 and Buffalo 2 Jersey City 1. Rochester edged Providence 6-0. Baltimore beat Montreal 5-3 in 18 innings. Providence leads Eastern League with 42 wins, 32 losses. Montreal 88-40, Baltimore 44-34, Toronto 36-39, Rochester 34-37, Jersey City 29-50, Buffalo 0? Newark 0? New England results include Worcester 2 Breckton (ten innings) and Fall River 3 Lawrence 1. Haverhill 4 Lowell & Lynn 8 New Bedford 4. State league: Utica 8 Syracuse 1. Scranton 4 Troy and Wilkes-Barre 4 Albany 3%
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Paris Club Delays Grand Prix Decision Amid Safety Debate
At a regular meeting of the Automobile Club of France sporting committee in Paris on July 20 a proposal by Marquis de Dion to abandon the Grand Prix due to racing accidents was informally discussed but postponed to September. Sentiment favored keeping the event, reflecting after July 7’s German victory.
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Chesbro Dominates as Giants Rally Past Yankees 9 2
In a seven inning start Chesbro fanned 12 hitters and allowed 2 runs as St Louis defeated New York 9 to 2 in Detroit Washington Philadelphia. Two base hits by Chase Wallace Waddell led the offense with Wallace homering. Manning yielded 2 runs in two innings while Chesbro pitched well for the Giants.
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