World of Sport hints at pennant races and boxing plans
The article surveys both major and minor leagues, noting Brooklyn Philadelphia and Chicago as league contenders with players like Cantillon and Matthewson drawing attention. It mentions upcoming events including a large benefit for John I. August and James Kennedy, plus anticipated boxing bouts featuring Gans and McGovern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern
Joe Gans
Gans
Terry
al Telford
Sam Harrie
John L. Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Bruiser
Corbett
Wear
Jeffries
St Als
Bostons
John I
James Kennedy
Madison Square Garden
Big
Utth
Timothy D. Sullivan
Toads
Ancient Olympic fervor sparks American sports enthusiasm
The piece argues the United States will host a grand carnival of athletes, praising American interest in athletics and suggesting England may share the spotlight. It notes proposals for games in 1904 and 1908 and hints at John Hull relinquishing a claim in favor of Jonathan, while previewing the upcoming football campaign at Princeton and nationwide coaching anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
United States
England
America
John Hull
Jonathan
Woo Chang
Fong Ling
Pell
Oon
Princeton
Tuck
sHeur
Colleges Prepare For Football Season In Renovated Fields
A veteran line returns as many colleges rebuild their fields through August repairs. Backfield depth remains strong with fall prospects including seasoned veterans and robust freshmen from prep schools. By mid September the facilities should be ready for practice and technique drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vollere
Husky
Yesterday's Ball Games Feature Varied Scores Across Cities
Reports from Pittabung and Cincinnati describe eleven inning action and early runs with teams such as Philadelphia and St. Louis. Umpires are listed with several pitchers and batter names noted, while other matchups include Chicago against New York with no decisive result given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nooklyn
Hanlon
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Quakers
Clarke
Pirates
Toston
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New York
Clas
Mpire Cantillon
U Leugue
Hoy
Comiskey
Chicago Whroite
Brookings
Cantillon
Hay
Tick Padden
Buckley
Chicagos
Miller
Detroit
Sumner Fowman
University of Pennsylvania
Pottaville
Christy Matthewson
Factoryville
Y. M. Cc
Honesdale
Matthewson
Davis
Giants
Relcue Carrick
Hawley
Dave Williams
West Scranton
Springville
Benson
Buffalo
Williams
Dan Kervin
Burnham
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Abbattichio
Minneapolis
Tannehill
Wagner
Elmer Flick
Radelphia
Boston
Unclear Sports Standings and City Matchups
Fragmentary report listing city pairings and scores including Chicago and Milwaukee Hain, Buffalo and Kansas City results 18, Minneapolis 1, Detroit 2, Toronto Hain Sprinetich Senacyae Weatponed wet grounds Hartford 7 Rochester 4 first game Hartford 4 Rochester 1 second game Montreal 9 Worcester 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
Hain
Tullanapolia
Buffalo
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Cliveland
Tietroit
Toronto— Hain
Sprinetich Senacyae
Hartford
Richester
Rochester
Montreal
Worcester
Robin Hood at Glenburn a Novel Lawn Entertainment
Abington summer residents and year round residents enjoy a Glenburn fundraiser this afternoon on Palmer homestead grounds. A staged selection from Robin Hood features scenes with Robin Hood and his followers in Sherwood Forest followed by tea and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington
Palmer Homestead
Glenburn Free Wirary
WI Scarlet
Miller
Robin Hood
Robin
Allan
Filo
Sir Hugh
King Tichard
Elmer
Sherwood
Ition
Old England
Peculiar Snake Incident In Greenwood Home
In Greenwood a large black snake entered the residence of Timothy Cotter and stealthily moved to Miss Cotter’s sleeping chamber. The frightened woman screamed for help as the snake coiled around her leg. brothers armed with baseball bats removed the reptile and ended its threat with blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Timothy Cotter
Miss Cotter
Watson Loses Job With Scranton Transfer Company
A Scranton Transfer employee named Watson was fired after charging a woman for a ride from Lackawanna station to Scranton house. The incident occurred yesterday and the public details are briefly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Scranton Transfer Company
Lackawanoa
Scranton
Operators Will Not Meet Miners in Joint Conference
Wilkes-Barre August 17. Operators of the anthracite region refuse to meet United Mine Workers to discuss grievances. A prepared reply lists points: Western interests dominate mining regions, differences in bituminous and anthracite conditions favor bituminous miners, dockage rules and slate deductions, suspensions for dirty coal, and fixed wage schedules by vein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Wild Cats South and North schedule details listed
Train board notes Aug 17 18 for Delaware Lackawanna and Western with Wild Cats South and North timetables. Entries mentionEngine No GO W ND Warfel crew Scranton Pittston Aug 18 Sumeralt and Cayuga assignments plus Hagan Hagan and Gerrity crews and various times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Cats South
Bull
Josie
Bennett
Mosier
Warfel
Crowheave
Scranton
A& m
Pittston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mountain Athletic Club
Julius Fleischman
the World of Sport
Fraoklyn
Filek
Mertes
Aree
Jesse Burkett
Malin
Cargo
Springfield
Donovan
Brooklyn
Richmond
National League
Pittabung
Firooklin
Kitson
Mediiire
Leever
Sechriver
O' Day
R.tle
Cihoinmith Soo Dototaosoot
Dondiwe
McFarland
Mailtipa
Newton
Peitx
Kahon
Imelte
At &T
Louis RH. T
Pati v
Glenburn
Khvrwoml Forest
Ellen
Rolin Mood
Friar Tuck
Perwuadeth
Elinor Rileth
Marian
Robin Mood
Snake
Schuylkill
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Wild Cats
Colvin
m—Van Fielt
Wallace
Ms. Carmody
WM & m
Parkhart
S. m
McDonnell
Singer
Till
North
Prounlilker
Sudioww
Hoveer
Moran
Hagan Wil
ATS North
m—Retchum
m—Carrice
Hammit
Moijen
Clerrity
Kingder
I. J
Connollyan Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace, Wasutinat
Third National Bank
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Pilsner
Ninth Street
Suranton, PA
Donentia
oMee
Connell
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Atomyp
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Willians & M’anasty
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Repauno Chemical Co.’s
Exetcives
Dor, Densten, Jr
Stallou
Bundey
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