Americans Triumph in Olympic Stadium Marathon Feat and Hurdles
At the Olympic stadium in Athens America scored multiple victories led by J Bacon in the 400 metre hurdles and F C Irons in the broad jump. Walker won the 100 metre sprint for Britain, while Kerr and Cartmell fought for final positions. The day highlighted American prowess with records and strong showings across running and jumping events amid a large crowd and royal presence.
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America
Olympic Stadium
Athens
J. Bacon
Rector
Kerr
Canada
Cartmell
Pennsylvania
Dele
Yale
Walker
End
Water Bacon
Bel
Sasrela
Halswell
England
Cloughen
Wen
London
Sheppard
Hector
Landen
Mile
Quen Alexandra
Wes
Danis Mom
Brewny Roman
C.J
St. Louis
Sen
B. Taxtor
Senegro Unity
Hillbride
Automobile Dealers Offer New Hand Autos at Low Prices
Times listing advertises large stock of new and used autos around 1599 to 1601, highlighting Byway era deals and large dealer inventories. Includes notes on low prices and widespread availability of two cent hand autos.
Auto Tour Near End Accidents Mar Run
The Bay State Automobile Club entered Marmon car driven by Rice broke a wheel and withdrew near Bethlehem New Hampshire. A pacemaking car and a Studebaker also crashed or left the road in attempts to avoid horse drawn vehicles. The Columbus Buffalo and Chicago teams lead for the Glidden trophy as the tour nears Saratoga with 184 miles to go.
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the Tribune
Bethlehem
N. H
Bay State Automobile Club
Boston
Rice
Saratoga
Rumford Falls
Frank Hower
Mr. Glidden
Frank Yeager
Studebaker
Androscoggin River
Shelburne
Columbus
Buffalo
Chicago
United Kingdom picks team to defend Davis Cup in Australia
London officials announced M J Ritchie J C Harte and K Powell will represent the United Kingdom in October to reclaim the Dwight F Davis lawn tennis challenge cup from Australia. Irish American Cartmell of the University of Pennsylvania and Kerr Hawkins face strong opposition in heats as spectators back Canada. A high diving accident injured Cane of England while a lifesaver Jo hanneen earned Olympic thanks.
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London
M. J. Ritchie
J.C. Harte
K. Powell
Cambridge University
United Kingdom
Dwight F. Davis
Cloughen
George
England
Hawkins
Roche
Cane
Johanneen
Nicolia
H. C. Grote
Missouri Athletic Club
Timely Auto Topics Outlook for Big Race
At a meeting of the racing board of the American Automobile Association reports praised the Vanderbilt cup prospects with strong American entries and possible elimination trials. Foreign cars show promise and ten cars per country may be entered this year. Parking space requests surge, and a Hartford club letter seeks fifty spaces. A special sanctions committee was formed to scrutinize applications.
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Racing Board
American Automobile Association
Automobile Club of
Hartford
New York
Long Island
Harry T. Clinton
Frank G. Webb
A. R. Pardington
State League Baseball Scores Summary
Emira defeated Binghamton 5 to 3 while Albany and Wilkes Barre tied 8 to 8 Utica lost to Syracuse 3 to nothing and Scranton beat Troy in a close matchup 9 to 8.
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Emira
Binghamton
Utica
Pirates Draw Away Beat Brooklyn In Pittsburg Battle
Pittsburg tops Brooklyn 2 1 in a pitcher duel as Jordan belts a long ninth inning homer but bases empty. Pirates strengthen first place hopes while Giants and Cubs tie up. Brooklyn adds Shannon via waiver before upcoming New York series.
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Pittsburg
Pirates
Brooklyn
Jordan
Superbas
Giants
St. Louis
New York
Clarke
Chicago
Boston
Cubs
Cardinals
Leach
Abbatichio
Wilhelm
Maloney
Wagner
Camnitz
Shannon
Giant
Seymour
Cincinnati
Wilson
O Sheehan
Swacina
Lewis
Gibson
Paeree E
Abe Bir
Abe Tae
Tlewts
Abbaticchio
Emsile
Battery Duel Ends In Chicago Boston Tie
In Chicago the game between Chicago and Boston ended 2-2. Batteries Chicago Overall and Moran faced Boston’s Flaherty and Graham. Umpire Kiem.
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Chicago
Boston
R.H.E
Overall
Moran
Flaherty
Graham
Kiem
Cincinnati Battery Scoring Duel Sees Philadelphia Rout
At Cincinnati the Phillies beat Philadelphia 1000000 to 261 with batteries credited to Sparks and Jacklitsch for Cincinnati and Ewing and Sechler for Philadelphia. Umpire Rigler.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
R. H. E. Philadelphia
Sparks
Jacklitsch
Ewing
Sechler
Rigler
American League Games Today Feature New York at Chicago
Rain interrupted the Yankees and White Sox opener at American League Park after one scoreless inning. A doubleheader was planned for today with Lake and Manuel as possible starters. Detroit defeated Washington 6 0 and Cleveland beat Philadelphia 4 3 in 12 innings. St Louis beat Boston 4 2. Standings show Detroit leading with 44 wins and a .800 pace.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
F.C
Chicago A. Washington
Yankees
White Sox
American League Park
Hudson
Lake
Manuel
Boston Baseball Notes and Batting Line from Report
In Boston a game recap lists players R H E and team abbreviations with batteries from St Louis Dineen Blue Boston Dee and Carrigan. Umpires Sheridan and Connolly.
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Boston
Louies
Gmnon Aloes
Louis
Dineen and
Blue
Dee and
Carrigan
Sheridan and Connolly
Cleveland Beats Philadelphia 4-3 In Graded Nine
In Philadelphia Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 4 to 3 after a high scoring battle. Batter ies were Liebhardt Bemis for Cleveland and Dygert Sehreck for Philadelphia with Umpire O Loughlin. Final line score shows Cleveland securing the win in nine innings.
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Philadelphia
R. H. E. Cleveland
Phelphia
Cleveland
Liebhardt and
Bemis
Dygert and
Sehreck
O'Loughlin
Detroit Defeats Washington In Eight-Run Showdown
Detroit scores ten runs in the first two frames to overpower Washington 6 12 to 0. Mullin and Schmidt pitched for Detroit while Speer Hughes Keeley and Street worked for Washington. Umpire Sgan presided.
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Detroit
Washington
Mullin
Schmidt
Wash- Speer
Hughes
Keeley
Street
Sgan
Brighton Entries For Today
Brief sports note lists Brighton entries for today with two anaes noted and a first game at American League Park. Mentions Chicago and one admission price.
New York Horses Win at Atlantic City Show
New York exhibitors dominated the Atlantic City horse show as clear weather favored the event. Reginald Vanderbilt led with Lord Burleigh and Lord Brooks in open tandem and Dr Selwonk in harness over 15.3 hands, while George Watson captured blues with Kentucky Queen and Mascot with Marvel in maiden harness. Centennial led the jumper class for Westchester Farm.
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the Tribune
Atlantic City
N. J
New York
George Watson
Reginald Vanderbilt
Jack Conway
Fashion
William Khurff
Morristown
Gallery
Conway
Oval
Phoebe Walton
Dorothy Tait
Baltimore
Hunter
John Gerkin
Lord Burleigh
Lord Brooks
Dr. Selwonk
Japan's hopes dashed in New York State tennis clash
M Kawasaki fell in straight sets to Dr. P B Hawk of the University of Pennsylvania at Travers Island delaying Japan's bid for the New York State championship. Rain slowed the courts aiding Hawk while hampering Kawasaki as he battled to 7-5 6-1.
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Japan
M. Kawasaki
P. B. Hawk
University of Pennsylvania
New York Athletic Club
Travers Island
Dr. Hawk
Kawasaki
Deuce
Gourlay Repeats Course Record At Forest Hill
Tom Gourlay, Forest Hill Field Club pro, shaved two strokes from the course record with a 71 in a round partnered by member Harry Christl. He stood 31 on the outward nine after a fast start, then cooled to 34 on the back, delivering a record that eclipsed his previous best.
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Tom Gourlay
Forest Hill Field Club
Harry O. Christl
Vanewre
Cancellation of Van Cortlandt Park links tournament plan
Decision to skip the July and August amateur and professional tournament at Van Cortlandt Park due to insufficient funds for the professional segment. Proposes a thirty six hole open medal play event on an August date open to amateurs and pros, with some prior backers possibly aiding a private course professional event instead.
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van Cortlandt Park
Connecticut League Results Highlight Varied Scores
New Britain defeated Meriden 4 to 2 while Waterbury and New Haven played a game noted, and Springfield hosted Bridgeport with Hartford and Holyoke also scoring four to three.
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New Britain
Meriden
Waterbury
New Haven
Springfield
Bridgeport
Hartford
Holyoke
Five favorites win as Brighton Beach crowd enjoys racing
Five favorites, including Obert at a better price than 9 to 5, won at Brighton Beach yesterday. Charles Edward appeared for the season in the third race but was defeated by King Cobalt and The Squire. Harry S Page had a bad fall in the steeplechase, but walked away unhurt. St Nick edged Bannell in a tight finish as Derby and Oaks entries were announced. Firestone is resting for fall engagements after a Commonwealth mishap.
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Brighton Beach
Obert
Black Oak
Charles Edward
Frank M. Taylor
Billy Dubois
King Cobalt
Squire
Saratoga
Pins and Needles
McCahey
Import
Tony Bonere
Harry S. Page
Grandpa
Billy Hayes
Mr. Page
St. Nick
McKinney
J. W. Colt
Bannell
O. Heider
Cuban
Brown
W. S Vosburgh
James R. Keene
August Belmont
Herman B. Duryea
Harry Payne Whitney
John E. Cowdin
H. T. Oxnard
F. R. Hitchcock
John E. Madden
Firestone
Thomas H. Williams
Golden Maxim
Ry Stuart
Miller
Newcastle St
Seers Wees
Duryea
McCarthy Fashion Plate
Smith Deuce
Monahan
Catherine Simpson
Fitzgerald
Sumeer
Gus Helm
McGinnis
God
Queen of
Fashion Pirate
Onnie Ola
Albert
Peteta
Randolph
Iit
Daniel
Emery
Daly
Yorke
Chelsea St
Kelso St
Musgrave
Corneob
Cegarton
J Fee
Straght
King Cole
Welgh
Rte
Patee St
Charles
Ck St
Webber
George
Davis
Hong
Cohart
Sam— Amer
Tony Bonero
Fleischmann
Gilbert
Healy
Lee
Old Honest
Gorey
McAhey
Ping
St. Gallen
Tlee
St Nick
Tompkins
Re ‘McKinney
Tanner
Colt
Leach
Dupes
Smith
Tes
Hayes
Nick
Hanner
Nasturtium
Ch. c
MacManus
J. Lee
Billy Bodemer
von Lear
Grosvenor Farm St
Gavin
Ran
Tae
Von
Eastern League results and standings snapshot
Eastern League schedule shows Newark at Montreal, Jersey City at Rochester, Providence at Buffalo, and Baltimore at Toronto with two games listed per pairing. Buffalo won 4 first game and 3 second game results show Montreal and Baltimore scoring, Rochester sweeping Providence in one game and Providence over Rochester in another. Toronto and Newark split a pair, with Newark and Toronto also tallying in the second game. standings incomplete.
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Raquel
Faran d'Or Arte
Florene Oe
Batsman O. Sese
Grace Meron
Osnee
Montrose
Torenin
Seccesees
Flora Ann
Wedereereeres
Tom Hayward
Lasata
Civita Ruble
Sir John
Herry Rogers
Arondack
Os Wise Mase
Cotytte Homecrest
Garland Dandy
Dixon
Merine
Westow
Sailor Girl
Kentucky Beau
Moonshine Tod Brancas
Tattleton Maid
Beisin
Rialto
Kero
Tom McGrath
Seylor
Prince of Pilsen
Paprika Sohnengeteeretecd
Yellowback
Canvas
Jim Mets
Banner
Cuban Wees
Pirate
Flying Machine
Robador
Stellaland
Prudent
Sree
Mobility
Billy Hedemer
Corona Belle
Hennie Kelso
Garland
Newark
Montreal
Jersey City
Rochester
Providence
Buffalo
Baltimore
Toronsie
City
Toronto
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Bacon
Werle
James Rector
South Africa
Salas
Wee Spas Se Ces
Australia
Point Breeze
J. G. Parkin
Louis Strang
Stewart Elliott
Strong
Automobile Club of America
Donovan
Port Chester
N. Y
Donovan Sa
Bureau of Tours
Delaware Water Gap
Pocono Mountains
Scranton
Watkins
Richfield Springs
Adirondacks
L. PC
Hoston
Shower
Brighton
Replaes
Gourlay
van Cortland
Connecticut
Charles Edward Beaton
Brighton Beach Racing
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