Delmar Equally Fast in Empire City Trials at Yonkers
Major Delmar paced with runners on his sides setting a 2 02 1 2 mile clock in a windy Yonkers trial matching Crescents record and only behind Lou Dillon’s 1 58 ½. Masetto beat Judge Green by a head in 2 09 trot while John Taylor won the 2 11 trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Dillon
Masetto
Yonkers
Judge Green
John Taylor
New York
Major Delmar
Crescens
Black Hat
John M
Cheery Lass
Belle Starr
Dewey
Bessie Abbott
Fred N
Skyland Girl
Edgar Boy
Jally Bachelor
Lenardo
Gordon Prince
Lockout Hai
Br i
Twinkle
Dictator
Snow
Lockou
Hal
Shaky Aleidins
B. m.McDoneldy
Bewing Machine
Earle Scott
Inaha Alec
Black Hal
Bik
Star Hal
Benicia Beysnow
John M. Bik
Spears
Guy Caton
Br. Nh
Debbey Ben F. O
de Ryder
Panty C. Birdina
Centrifice
Bessie Drake
Leonardo
Rellint
Iene Holty
Dickerson
Hen Axworthy
Sandere
Fally Bachelor
Spear
Leto
Marabon
Jeapetts
Ty Constantine
Merry Clay
Harry Clay
Aes
Marlon Wilkes
Br m
McDonald
York Boy
B. G
Witlfams
Billia Foster Toy
Prince Greenlends
Delly
Joe
Qwusenne
h.De Rydae
Ziba
Queen Wifges
B. m
Sive
Geers
Lisenfira
Billea
Spesalta
Delmar
Larned Wins Meadow Club Singles Title in Rainy Final
Former national champion Willam A. Larned defeated William J. Clothier of Philadelphia in straight sets 7 3 6 4 to win the Meadow Club lawn tennis tournament final as heavy rains kept the match to two sets. Larned and R D Wrenn took the doubles title from Clothier and E B Dewhurst 3 6 1 4, while Lyon beat Kobbe in the Consolation final 6 1 4 6 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Willam A. Larned
Meadow Club
William J. Clothier
Philadelphia
Clothier
Larned
Met
R. D. Wrenn
E. B Dewhurst
University of Prinselvania
Wrenn
Lyon
Kobbe
Miss Kobbe
H. F. Allen
Miss Pell
Robert Te Roy
Phil Finchs Handicap Race Card Summary
The list covers multiple races with entrant names and their odds. Notable entries include Phil French and Charawind in the third race Speculation Stakes, and Princess Tulane among others in the same lineup. Several horses are shown with odds across six races including six furlongs and a one mile plus event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Giri
Aweet Jane
Nitrate
Hand Vice
Charawind
Allegiance
Weird
French the Mere
Martin Brady
Brady
Charawind Corrigan
Prince Siiver Wings
Dalvay
Ciifton Forge
Beau Ormonde
Phil French
Bombardier
Princess Tulane
Ida Davis
My AlMee
Marco
Sylvia Talbot
Orfea
King Edieworth
the Pog
Agnes Brennan
Brambok
Mayor Johnson
Careless
Dragoon
Emperor of India
Mabel Richardson
Incubator
Port Royal
Birch Broom
Gregor K
Judge Himes
Ben Heywood
Frivol
Helnault
Sir Hugh
Harry New
Golden Mineral
Baywood
Pearl Diver
Mr. @armum
Royalty
Doctor Keany
Ram's Horn
John Smulaki
Lassailte
Handzerra
Baby Hall
Amorous
Golden Light
Dr. Riley
Dr. Clark
Birdwood
Eleanor Howard
Chorus Boy
Carnivan
Secoud
Wakeful
Lady Lou
Joe Graham
Laila Hunter
Hetty Gold
Stella M
Sorrel Top
Our Joe
Billy Handsel
Atati
Chansonette
Platt
Jake Weber
Little Corker
Mindore
Ivornia
Galloway
Harding
R. Q. Smith
Prodigal Son
Whiskers
Revo
J. P. Mayberry
Commodore
Otto Stiefel
Evening Star
Swift Wing
Six Shooter
Bleanenworth
Lady Fatr
the Cook
Au Heyoir
Picture Hat
Carrie Potter
Ariena
Argosy
Triple Silver
Varna Fonso
Lillian
Ryevale
Miss Betty
Merwan
Leonia
St. Agnes
Avold
Lynch
Lee King
Mainspring
Iras
Otto Stiefel Wins Autumn Selling Stakes at Fair Grounds
Otto Stiefel easily won the Autumn Selling Stakes at the Fair Grounds on a fast track. Frank Bell was three lengths back and Hilee the favorite finished behind. Also reports from Fort Erie and Worcester Driving Park noting races and results with multiple entrants and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Oto Stiefel
Fair Grounds
Frank Bell
Schreiber
Hilee
Otto Stiefel
Lucky Charm
Woodlands
Albany Girl
Rice
Dr. Burns
Lindsey
Worthington
W. Davia
Lynch
Torlo
Creacerton
Twemlow
Hocco
Axares
Ben Lear
Drop O
Joe Goss
Ivers
King Rose
J. Conley
Buccleuth
Lady Felix
Trinity Bell
Jake Greenverg
Flyer
Barklyne
Claremont
Ledy Vashti
Walter Duffy
Caterpillar
Mat Lowery
Otto Stietel
W. Davis
Troxler
Ed Ball
Dale
Colonel Preston
Foley
Lady Mercury
Darthula
Wexford
Dorakin
Wiliams
Buccaneer
Worcester
Mass
Worcester Driving Park Company
American Boy
Vance Nukols
Jim Kyle
King Rock
the Baron
Amateur Baseball Scores From Local Leagues
A compilation of results from several teams including the Young Atlantics losing to the Crescents 2 to 1 and the Diamond Champions defeating the Trolley Dodgers 4 to 1. Lincoln teams and St Patrick's posted notable wins while challenges are invited from nearby clubs, with addresses for captains and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantics
Crescents
D. F._Groff
Union Paperhangers
Monument Grounds
Trolley Dodgers
Capt. Zell
B.L. Adams
Globe Printing Company
Phe Lincolns
Highlands
Kismet Ounds
Johnson
Peck
Linecolns
S. W. Fry
St. Patrick's
St. Paul’s
Fegan
P. Hines
C. Withers
A. Krey
H. Clark
Shortaton
A. Morrison
B. Clark
A. Wilkinson
H. Fegan
J. Fegan
Fourth Street
St. Elizabeths
Congress Heights
G. Simpson
Madigan
Bartrett
C. Hayden
F. Martin
G. Moore
L. Green
R. Barry
Atlantic
Barry
Kismets Beat Bureaus In Five Inning Contest
The Kismets defeated the Bureau team in a five inning game before 2000 plus spectators. Bureau started with a three run rally but Kismets answered with a first inning run and piled up four in the fourth. Key moments include Venable and Much producing hits, Fitzpatrick's double, and a French error opening the early scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Kismets
Bureau
Buckingham
Handiboe
Rapp
French
Taylor
Fitzpatrick
Venable
Much
Sprigman
Ora Klamer
Rhudib Taylor
Williams
Kennedy
Sprigman, Ib19 & 0 0 Handibos, sa 10 20 O/F’zpatrick,3b 3 4 419 Glotzbach
Riston
Boeflane
Fulcher
Torney
OlClark
Gham
Kismet
Fitspatrick
Whennedy
Glotzbach
Clerk
Hughes
Mix Style of Play Tells How the Baltimores Won
Ned Hanlon discusses historical baseball tactics, praising mixing strategies and unexpected plays. He recalls Baltimore pennants, bunting, hit and run, timing throws, and wits of pitchers like John Clarkson, plus remarks on players and team dynamics from the Detroit and Pittsburgh eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlon
Baltimores
Ned Hanlon
Detroits
Brooklyn
Mr. Hanton
St. Louis
Chris van der Ave
Philadelphias
Phillies
McGraw
Jimmy Donnelly
Thera
John Clarkson
Boston
Rowe
Richardson
Brouthers
Beaumont
Fpittsburgs
Drafting Season Brings Looming Minor League Loan Mess
Chicago Tribune warns the drafting period will unleash tangled strings and claims as major league clubs loan and purchase minor league players despite agreements. The piece predicts disputes between majors, friction, and potential calls to end the practice, highlighting distrust and sportsmanship concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
National Commission
Cincinnati
Adamstown Twice Defeated in Doubleheader
Four hundred spectators watched Kensington defeat Adamstown in the first game 17 to 0. Wheaton beat Adamstown in the second game 7 to 0. Also notes a political voting information folder by George W. Driver detailing state popular and electoral votes since 1860 and party divisions in late Congresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyds
Kensington
Adamstown
Frederick County
Wheaton
Montgomery County
George W. Driver
Pennsylvania Avenue
House of Representatives
Big Leagues Making Money In 1904 Baseball Season
Tim Murnane analyzes the 1904 major leagues with high profits for several clubs. He notes strong attendance for Boston Americans and good business for New York and Cleveland, while Philadelphia and New York NL venues suffer. The American League expands appeal with strong talent, subway access, and standout teams like Chicago, Boston, and New York contending for titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Murnane
Hoxton
Boston
New York
South End
New England
Philadelphia
Highland Grounds
New York Americans
Pelo Grounds
Brooklyn
Mr. Brush
Washington
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Chicago
Cincinnati
Fittsburg
Old-Time Favorite Eddie Cuthbert Renewing Acquaintances
Eddie Cuthbert now fifty six, once Athletics star left fielder, recalls 1867 and 1873 lineups. Born in Philadelphia, he reflects on teammates McBride Radcliffe Fister Reach and Berry Bechtel, notes Bechtel and Forran's fates, and recalls play with Keystone and early Philadelphia clubs. He laments changes with gloves and his own straitened circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Cuthbert
Athletic Club
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Tiddie
Cuthbert
Athletics
Eddie
Sengenderfer
Ike Wilkins
McBride
Radcliff
Wes Fister
al Reach
Wilkins
Berry
Sensenderfer
Jim Forran
Fister
Reach
Chester'srailer
Forran
California
Philadelphia Nine
George Zetleln
Fergy’ Malone
Levi Meyerle
George Bechtel
Mzerlein
Marine
Denny Mack
Bob Addy
Jimmy Woods
Charley Fulmer
Meyerle
Bechtel
Fred Tracy
John McMullen
Keystone
World Series dispute over post season games roils baseball
National League critics attack John T Brush and John McGraw for declining a World Series with the American League if the Giants win the pennant. The uproar praises a potential cross league series, or even a world tour, drawing strong support for fair play and the public’s demand for an NLAL showdown. McGraw and Brush face mounting backlash from fans, officials, and even players who vow to align with the American League champions if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg Dispatch
John T. Brush
New York Club
Giants
Brush
McGraw
New Yorks
Johnson
Brush-McGraw
Messrs
New York American League
Johnso
Glorious Tokyo Wrestling Spectacle Draws Thousands
A London News correspondent reports a gladiatorial wrestling carnival in Tokyo attended by 2000 to 3000 spectators. Officials, banners, and chants preceded brutal bouts where two giants battled for advantage, the blue wrestler finally overpowering the red to claim victory amid loud shouts and ceremonial pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
A. G. Hale
London News
Clergy Supporters Named in Dr Agnew's Catarth
A list of clergy and leaders from Toronto including Bishop Sweatman Rev Dr Langtry Rev Dr Withrow Rev Dr Chayasbers and Dr Newman is cited as firm supporters of Dr Agnew's Catarth with references to personal letters. Copies of their letters are offered for sale by G Affleck at 1429 Pa Ave and gud dileczewski's Pharmacy at 500 9th St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Sweatman
Langtry
Withrow
Chayasbers
Newman
Toronto
Canada
G. Affleck
Gud Dileczewski
9Th St
Spring of a tiger ends with dramatic wrestling display
The red man disengages an opponent, lifts him from the platform, and hurls him into the front row as ceremony marks a nation’s victory over a world power. The event continues with heralds, gladiator posturing, and a lengthy show before calmer wrestling demonstrations of skill follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Eschman
Jand
Vistor
New York Yacht Club Run Ends With Tight Finish
New London Conn Aug 13 The New York Yacht Club fleet completed a 39 mile Long Island Sound race after light airs and a rising tide delayed progress. Weeta moe led at the finish and will likely receive the sloop cup, Corona the schooner cup, with several class results noted including Altair over Aspirant by 2:16 and Weetamwe over Neola by 28:01. The regatta continues to Newport after a day of rest and fleet sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
New York Yacht Club
Morris Cove
Long Island Sound
HE. F. Linpitts
Weetamoe
Naval
Annapolis Association
H. F. Lukes
Corona
Newport
Altair
Local Athletes Train for Georgetown Labor Day Relays
Reilly Edmonston Dear Watson and Stuart lead a city wide training push for the Georgetown Field open meet on Labor Day to benefit the Georgetown Iboathouse fund. Marylanders, Pennsylvanians, and district clubs prepare quarter mile and sprint lineups as local facilities host practice sessions and plan for multiple relays and individual events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Field
Labor Day
Georgetown
Randall and Hill
Baltimore
Larando
Watson
Olympia Athletic Club
Washington
Lorando
Stuart
University of Pennsylvania
National Law School
van Nees Park
Beckett
Pimper
Church League
St. Leo's Mnagium
Ympic Athletic Club
J. A. Reilly
Georgetown University
Kaiser Will Rebuild Meteor After Yacht Plans Fail
Kiel August 68 The Zeltunge reports Emperor William abandons plans for a new yacht following a dispute over its draft. He will rebuild the Meteor with alterations by German shipbuilder Mueller, after a recent conference at Swinemunde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herreshoffs
Kiel
Zeltunge
William
Mueller
Swinemunde
Washington Grove Defeats Darnestown 4 to 3 in Pact Meet
In Boyds Maryland this afternoon Washington Grove edged Darnestown 4 to 3 before about 300 spectators. Darnestown's Griffith and Gassaway faced Washington Grove's Marshall and Tadge in a tight local contest. McLean narrowly beat Moran at Revere cycle track in a 20 mile event with a photo finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Grove
Washington Pact
Boyds
Darnestown
Griffith and
Gassaway
Marshall
Tadge
McLean
Moran
Revere
Mass
Hugh McLean
James Fosae
Georgetown plans major overhaul of gridiron program
Georgetown announces a sweeping shift to a graduate coaching system led by ex-Captain Joe Reilly. He will select assistants from former Georgetown stars and control the squad on and off the field. The plan aims to strengthen the line and tackle positions, amid four new games this season and hopes to bolster a previously weak line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railly Hae
Georgetown
Georgetown Field
Capt Mahoney
Princeston
Tigers’ Lair
Barry
Reilly
Kerns
Owens
Joe Reilly
192
Carlsle
Lehigh
Mit
Tnerke
Boston College
McGettigan
Sam Edmonston
Given
Rock Creek
Percy Given
Eleven
McGuire
Hne
Mahoney
Rorke
Neil
University
Virginia
Tha Eoach
Walsh
Murphy
Carroll
Shanley
Poughkeepsie
Martell
Sam
Advantagain
Mctlarthy
Kernan
Will Brennan
Preston Edmonston
Scrubs
Atballechia
1203
Lkvely
Hub Hart
Hartford
Somerville
Bocock
Fred Carlin
Princeton
Gallaudet
Baltimore Medical School
Johnson to Join Northwestern and Harvard Football Plans
Johnson, Carlisle Indian quarterback and Walter Camp’s pick as the all-American quarterback, will enter Harvard’s dental department. The report also notes Northwestern University as his next fall destination in a brief Chicago late edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Northwestern
Chicago
Walter Camp
Harvard
Northwestern University
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atlanta
Nat Thornton
B. M. Grant
Grant
Thornton
Clarence Angier
Sprite
Columbia Yacht Club
Thomas Lipton
Detroit
Milwaukee
Mendota
Waterboy
Saratoga
N. Y
James B. Haggin
Ingomar
England
Royal Southern Yacht
Phil Finch
Fort Erie
Buffalo
Silver Heels
Four Leaf
Prodigality
Triumvir
Phelps
Albuin
Henry White
McKvain
All Blue
Ime
Hugh McGowan
Trapesist
Ztail
Navigator
Koeceie Ptaky
Conmnle Mack
Boston Globe
Jim Hart
John McGraw
John
Mack
John J. Brush
Magesy
Frank Sclee
Johnny
Ban ' Johnson
Welch
Freedman's
Tke Bede
Crescent
Sporting Laior Post
Bethanys
Bethany
Crescenta
Bethany People
William A. Kempir
Mgr
Rockville
Laytonsville
Washington Post
Fairgrounds
Harriss
Ben~son
Orange
Culpeper
Haa
Charleston
Moore
Powell
Chewning
Talia
Lippett
New London Line
LOGAL
Reilly, Edmonston, Dear, Watson, and
Church
Kaiser
Meteor
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