Reception to Olympic Athletes The Greatest Welcome in U S History
New York City staged the largest, loudest welcome for Olympic victors in memory. Bands, flags, and thousands lined Broadway as athletes from the Twenty Second regiment led the parade to City Hall Park. Medals and loving cups were awarded to Hayes, Carpenter, and Robbins amid praise from Mayor McClellan, Gov. Hughes, and other dignitaries.
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U. S
United Press
New York
Addison
Manhattan Island
Dewey
Manila Bay
Bannera
Twenty Second Regiment
Broadway
Marine Band
John J. Nixon
City Hall Park
Military Guard of Honor
New York City
A. C
New York Athletic Club
Atyen
Hayes
Carpenter
Robbins
McClellan
Gov, Hughes
Esncomiuma
Sons of Valor
Ceitle Park
England
Marathon Race Tradition From Ancient Olympia to Modern Games
John J Hayes of New York defeated world runners in a modern Olympic endurance event tracing back to Marathon. The 490s BCE battle at Marathon inspired a messenger’s 26 mile run to Athens. The Marathon name and race distance evolved into a standard long distance event in the Olympic program.
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Athena
Theodosius
Athens
Paria
St. Louis
United States
M. W. Sheppard
F. C. Smithson
C. J. Bacon
John J. Hayes
F.C. Trans
H. F. Porter
A. G C. Gilbert
E. T. Cook
C. M. Daniels
Geo. N. Mehnert
John J. Flanagan
M. J. Sheridan
Ralph Rose
Ray C. Ewry
G. 8. Dahl
J. C. Carpenter
New York
Marathon
Miltiades
Darius
Tony Faust Wins Narrowly in Sprint at Meadows
Stormy conditions kept crowds away as Tony Faust led from the first turn, with Mirzer challenging late and Miss Mazzoni close behind. Odds favored Tony Faust at 6 to 5 and Miss Mazzoni at 8 to 14 amid rough betting and minor disqualifications.
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Tony Peest
Mirzer
Miss Mazzoni
Tony Faust
Tony Faust Mirzer
Meadeaows Racing Talk Revokes Daniels Entry Ban
Owner C B Daniels learns his entry ban is lifted except for Jack Witt after officials found no proof of profit from inconsistent running. The meeting sees muddy conditions with many anecdotes including Bill Chase carrying a spectator and Hughey Jones betting heavily while Toklo club’s Mate Linden posts gains.
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C. B. Daniels
Jack Witt
Daniels
Bet Winners Highlight Betting Action on Horace H Tony Faust
A reader reports several notable wagers from the season ending results. One punter cashed $1200 on Horace H while Roy Offutt won $1000 on Tony Faust but lost subsequent winnings as his mate Uriberg was defeated in the final race. A Harris secured two long-odds victories over the plate. Other winning jockeys included Koer ner B Wilson Russell and Cobera.
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Roy Offutt
Tony Faust
Uriberg
A. Harris
Koerner
B. Wilson
Russell
Cobera
Carroll Gets The Decision In Six Round Bout
United Press reports Jim Carroll won a six round decision over Johnny Jones at the Hellance club in Oakland. The card featured draws between Tommy McCarthy and Wille Ritchie and between Little Johnson and Anton La Grave. Harry Williams floored Jimmy Ervin three times in the first round, and Kid Gretner stopped Kid Finey in the fourth.
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United Press
Oak Cal
Jimmy Carroll
Johnny Jones
Hellance Club
Tommy McCarthy
Wille Ritchie
Little Johnson
Anton la Grave
Harry Wiliams
Jimmy Ervin
Call
Kid Gretner
Kid Finey
Wrestling Melbourne Aug 79 Bouts and bold claims
The report notes Bih Charlesworth to wrestle Buttin Singh for a $506 purse. It also mentions Tommy Jarne, the American heavyweight, claiming no fear of a match with Jack Johnson and confidence the bout is arranged and he can defeat him.
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Melbourne
Bih” Charlesworth
Buttin Singh
Tommy Jarne
Jack Johnson
Ketchel Punch Serious Injury for Sparring Partner Ackley
In Venice training quarters Stanley Ketchel severely injured sparring partner Paul Ackley who remained unconscious for five to six hours after the blow. Doctors later reported Ackley in serious condition with recovery in doubt.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Stanley Ketchell
Paul Ackley
Venice
Ackley
Ketchel
Lumber League Clash Set At Woodland Park
Bryant Lumber Co. faces Seattle Lumber Co. in a Lumber League showdown at Woodland Park tomorrow. It is the league�s first year with a foundation for a broader next season including major Seattle lumber firms. Brace and Hergert await an exhibition at Port Ludlow Labor Day during the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen excursion. opponent to be announced.
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Woodland Park
Bryant Lumber Co
Seattle Lumber Co
Seattle
Brace and Hergert
Port Ludlow
Brotherhood of Railroad
RACING AT BUTTE BUTTERMont August 29 Results
Racing at Butte Montana on August 29 lists multiple sprints with winners and second and third places. Red Era won five furlongs with Pop P y second and Dil Bagwell third. Ray Egan won four furlongs with Susie Gregg second and The Monger third. Lerida won one mile with Keno A second and Daring third. Lena teach and Ellerd won five and a half furlongs with Madeline Musgrave and Redan second. Lady Alicia won one mile with Dick Redd second and Sir Wealey third.
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Red Era
Poppy
Dil Bagwell
Ray Egan
Susie Gregg
Grasecutter
Lerida
Keno A
Daring
Lena Teach
Madeline Musgrave
Brougham
Ellerd
Redan
Queen Caroline
Lady Alicia
Dick Redd
Sir Wealey
Weather Relic Track Race Notes From 1904 Meet
Fragmentary race report lists horses and placements with odds and handlers. Mentions Faust placing 1st to 4th in early events, 판매 names like Plausible and Millie RB, and notes interference and fast finish by Provost.
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Plaueible
Offutt
Clarn
Corpion- Volto
Kirkland Routs Johnson in Pool for 60 Dollar Shot
Kirkland reversed form at Johnson's pool parlor and scored 122 points to narrow the match. The current score is Kirkland 200, Johnson 164 with the finish set for tonight. If Kirkland wins, he earns 60 dollars and a possible extra five cents by accepting Vic Linning's challenge.
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Kirkland
Oscar Johnson
Johnson
Vic Linning
Star
Tacoma signs Dolly Gray as utility infielder
Dolly Gray, last season with Vancouver and early this season with Seattle, has been signed by Tacoma and will serve as a utility man. Curly Hewatie of Company D North Dakota impressed with his bout against Kid Monk of Company A Third Infantry at American Lake encampment, sparking rumors he might be a Chicago middleweight champion.
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Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Curly” Hewatie
North Dakota
Kid Monk
Third Infantry
American Lake
Heustia
Chicago
Heustis
Rains Halt Bellingham Track Action and Coast Scull Title
Rain washed out Bellingham races leaving track conditions too poor for further events. A dead heat in the Astoria coast amateur single scull championship prompted a return race today. In Salt Lake City Franklin Roberts beat A Myers in a highly regarded tennis match amid rising minor league moves across the big clubs with Ham Hyatt transferring to Boston Nationals.
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National Commission
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Elite
Vancouver
Boston Nationals
Ham Hyatt
San Francisco
Boston Americans
Fran
Zeider
Sutor
Chicago Americana
Pat Flannigan
Portland
Cleveland
Rafferty
Graney
Oakland
Wright
Washington
Gray
Pittsburg
Essex Triumph In Crickets Match At Leyton
Essex won the match by eight wickets at Leyton against Northamptonshire. Umpires Richards and Moss officiated without incident. The piece humorously imagines U S figures in old style umpire gowns and notes English cricket etiquette.
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Eng
Essex
Northamptonshire
Richards
Moss
Hank O'Day
Fd Johnstone
Tim Murat
P. S—Essex
England
Americans Dominate Olympic Track and Field Meet
The report praises American athletes for a decisive Olympic track and field victory in London. United States secured 15 firsts to 7 for the United Kingdom, totaling 11423 track and field points against the UK’s 6613, with Sweden third on 12 firsts.
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London
United
United Kingdom
Sweden
Rain Halts Game Prompt Double Header Planned
Rain stopped Tuesday’s game leaving the score tied. A doubleheader is set for tomorrow at Dugdale’s Park with the first game at 2 o clock and a 10 minute intermission before the second. Rush and Geoton will pitch for Se. 4 Attie and Catiff and Starkelt for Aberdeen.
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Rush
Gea ¢Ton
Se. 4Attie
Catiff
Starkelt
Aberdeen
Rain Spoils Promising Seahawks Aberdeen Tilt
A soggy sixth inning marred a tight Seattle versus Aberdeen game as rain drenched the field. Both sides battled to five scoreless innings before miscues and timely hits created the final outcome.
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Aberdeen
Peck
Childers
Dugdale
Eddie Quinn Kane
Oriel
Cabill
Wee
Fournier
Brinker
Allen
Thompson
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