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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
8
Yankee athletes repeat wins as Sheppard and Porter set Olympic records in their events. The meet features hammer throw javelin and disc events, with the scoring system awarding five points for first, three for second, and one for third across track and field events.
Melvin W. Sheppard of the American Athletic Club wins the 880 yard run in an Olympic record time of 1:524-5 and leads to the half mile in 1:54, close to the world mark. Harry F. Porter clears 6 feet 8 inches to take the high jump and eyes a world record. American runners dominate heats in 100 and 200, with strong showings across events as weather and crowd boost excitement.
A brisk east wind and rain disrupted Larchmont Harbor events as the Atlantic flag led yachts to dress ship. Royal Flush won the power boat race over 19½ miles in 1 hour 4 minutes 38 seconds, with Minerva second. several launches failed to start due to rough seas while multiple water sport events produced a slate of winners from New York clubs and local entrants.
Yesterday at American League Park the Yankees split a doubleheader with the White Sox, losing the first game 6 to 3 and taking the second 6 to 3. Conroy and Hemphill starred for Chicago with a homer, while the Yankees answered with timely hits behind Hogg and Manning.
Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn today in a swift game as Leifield pitched brilliantly holding the Superbas to only one runner reaching second base. The scoreline follows.
At Cincinnati, Philadelphia beats Cincinnati in a tight game with early runs and late scoring. Batteries for Philadelphia include Richie and Jacklitsch while Cincinnati counters with Coakley Campbell and McLean. Um pire-Rigler noted in the box, with final plays shaping the outcome.
Boston Batteries clinch a 5 0 victory over Chicago with Lindaman Graham and teammates fueling the offence while Chicago bats struggle. Umpire Klem presided as Brown Kling Lundgren Mack Marshall lined up for Chicago and Lindaman led Boston with steady hitting.
Timely Auto Topics notes promoters plan a Point Breeze track meet for Saturday despite the American Automobile Association sanction revoked. Wally Owen cannot race due to an injured arm. Louis Strang may discuss a 100 mile match with J G Parkin. Officials warn disqualification if drivers participate. Long Island motor parkway progress and exhaust system issues in cars are reported. Pardington Reeves Batchelder depart for Saratoga to join the Glidden tours.
Atlantic City July 21 rain threatened opening of the horse show but sun came out. Reginald Vanderbilt and George Watson of New York dominated the day with multiple wins including harness and saddle events. Westchester Farm from Virginia led hunters and jumpers. George Cox of Baltimore lost with Nancy after she refused a four-foot hedge.
Philadelphia victory 4 to 2 over Cleveland at home as Bender Vickers and Schreck lead the offense. Umpire O Loughlin. Line shows Philadelphia 10300609000x-47 1 Cleveland 2.25- s2.49 with Berger Clarke and Chedk as Cleveland batters.
In Washington Detroit pitchers Killian and Thomas limited Washington while Burns and Street supported. Umpire Egan oversaw the game. Final score details show Detroit securing a win in a tight matchup with a measured defensive display.
Troy defeated Scranton 6 to 2 while Syracuse beat Utica 1 to 0. Albany led Wilkes Barre Pinghemton 10 to 8 with Sia G.2 noted.
In Boston the Browns lose both games to St. Louis as Burchell Carrigan and Baley Spencer pace the visitors. First game final 2 6 1 with Boston bats misfiring. second game 7 12 0 and St. Louis battery of Beeton Morgan Carrigan tops Cleveland. Umps Sheridan and Connolly.
Meadow Brook Freebooters defeated the Philadelphia Country Club four 8 to 5 at Rumson Neck on July 2 in a spirited Rumson Polo Club cup match. The event featured detailed lineups and goals by both sides, with Meadow Brook securing the special cup through superior scoring. Referee was W Strother Jones.
Douglas broke his own course record at Apawamis by shooting 71 in a fourball match with I M McMortrie for a par 71. His front nine 38 and back nine 33 gave a total of 71 as his partners Joseph P Knapp and George H Barnes faced rivals.
Today at 4 P M fans will see the Americans play the Chicago team at American League Park in New York.
The tenth Glidden trophy round between Poland Springs and Rangeley, Maine, left only Chicago Buffalo and Columbus with perfect scores. Cars faced rough roads. Marmon and Oakland lost points. Tomorrow’s leg heads to Bethlehem, New Hampshire over 130 miles with six and a half hours running time.
The Lipton Cup for the 325 mile Cape May race was awarded to Frederic Thompson for the Shamrock after a post race remeasurement. Mimosa III owner Stuyvesant Wainwright placed second with Tamanny, Brooklyn YC flagship, third. Commodore Towen presided as guests and officials praised Captain Barr selected by Thompson.
T. W. Coulter aimed to win three races with He Knows Trash and Beauclere after selling Face, but Beauclerc faltered in the last event. He Knows led early, Trash overcame several lags for a clear victory, while Beauclerc failed to deliver three straight wins as Molesey and Obert finished ahead.
In a tight New York State championship match Calhoun Cragin defeated Herbert L. Westfall 6-1 3-6 6-3 at the New York Athletic Club Travers Island. Cragin employed steady tactics to force errors as Westfall failed to steady his drives. Earlier rounds featured Richey, Johnson unfinished matches and several decisive set scores among entrants.
Buffalo is set for a Grand Circuit meeting at Kenilworth Park from August 11 to 14 with six stakes totaling 33.4% of value and six added $1,000 purses. The club expects heavy losses under the new betting law as it experiments with liberal payouts totaling $29,000.
The item notes a roster of major car dealers offering new and used automobiles and work vehicles. It indicates a broad selection of makes and models, suggesting competitive pricing and availability at local showroom lots.
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