Unbeatable Dohertys and Jeffries Dominate the Era
The piece argues that some feats are unattainable, as the Doherty brothers dominate in boxing and tennis, and the American crews fail to lift the Grand Challenge Cup and America's Cup. It notes Leander and Wray Leander, the Vesper eight, and Pennsylvanian crews, alongside Jeffries’ invincibility. It highlights American yacht champions and British rivals, with a strong focus on the impossible nature of lifting the cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Wright
Clothier
Larned
Philadelphia
America
St. Louis
Paris
Thames
England
Leander
Tol
Vesper
Atlantic Ocean
Herreshoifs
Barr
Acne
Thomas Lipton
Shamrocks
Cming
Lord Dunraven
Iselins
Morgans
Cent
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
Argonauts
Canada
United States
Jeffries
Jefferies
Jim Corbett
Fitzimmons
Sharkey
Ruhilin
Corbett
Marshall Wins Chess Tourney in Scheveningen
J Marshall the American chess player won first prize in an international chess tournament held Aug 2 3 in Scheveningen Holland. Broezer was one of three invited players, the rest amateurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Scheventingen
Holland
J. Marshall
International Chess Ca
Broezer
Oes
Among the Oarsmen at Middle States Regatta Focus
The East’s oarsmen eye the upcoming Middle States regatta in Philadelphia on Labor Day with entries from fourteen Philadelphia clubs and many from New York. Canadas, Winnipeg, and Argonauts are mentioned as potential entrants and Detriot is urged to attend. Potomac Boat Club faces internal dissent over assessments and the push to form a canoe club, while Anacostians and the Washington Canoe Club plan regattas and clubhouse developments on the Potomac River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Middle States
Baltimore
Patapsco
Bob Milligan
Sthuyhdil Navy
East
New York
Schuylkill
Washington
Richmond
Harrisburg
Boston
Albany
Winnipeg
Potomacs
Doyle
Warden
Zappone
Potomac Club
Potomac Boat Club
Shell Rowing
Boat Club
Canoe Club
Analostan Island
Sueseing
Nevius
Washington Canoe Club
Messrs. Fraccer
Stedder
Potomac River
Inter Club Canoe Association
SYSONSBY KING OF TURF RACES AT SARATOGA MEET
Race results from Saratoga include several stakes results and purse readings. Winners listed with odds and times, including Ham Parmer and Sixteenth Sineer in early events, with multiple horses named in each race and payouts varying by position. The long card covers seven races with detailed entries such as Red White and Blue, Knight of Hiway, Punctual, Lady Navarre, Water Grass, and Sister Bxith among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Prinessa Tulane
Shrine
Memories
Flammuls
Nannie Hodge
Line of Life
Mabel Richardson
Fleur de Marc
Kentucky
Lady Navarre
Water Grass
Turkey Foot
Raubie
Winifred A
Rustling Six
Hie
Hester W
Nannie F
Legend
Pythia
Flevigny
Dodina
Jessamine
Hindicap
Motsieur Beaucaire
Blandy
Qarsman
Bragg
Palm Bearer
Judge Himes
Arkle
Ethel Red
Ticker
Vice
Dave Lewis
the Quail
Beldmore
Adonis
Tyron
Huntington
Ugenia Burch
Goldsmith
Redfern Going Abroad to Ride in England
Jockey Arthur Redfern unable to drop below 112 pounds in America abandons U S tracks for Europe. After ten years of success with major stables, including WC Whitney and E R Thomas, he plans to train in England where lighter weights are not required, hoping to ride there next spring and return if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Redfern
Maher
Sloan
Taral
O’connor
England
Redfern
E. R Thomas
Hermis
Stalwart
Lady Amelia
Thomas
R. T Wilson
Jf Redfern
Welther
How One Star Was Found
Bazebell players were discovered via varied paths. hay fever pushed Peirano from Columbus to Sault Ste. Marie letting Barbeau rise. Barbeau, signed for this season after impressing Pelland, became a sensation at third base in the American Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Sullivan
John Petrano
Columbus
American Association) Baseball Company
Peirano
Ohio
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Pelland
Barbeau
Bi Friet
Barbean
Reel Jn Company
The Australian crawl redefines sea and pool racing
The article traces the rise of the crawl from Australia as the fastest short race stroke, detailing its technique, key early adopters like Cavill and Davis, and its spread to England and the United States. It contrasts its explosive speed with the old breast and side strokes and notes mixed adoption in surf and casual swimming among men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Byron
Australia
Tick Cavill
Sydney
Toms Cavill
Sid Davis
Balmain
Dick Cavill
Tums
Davis
Cavill
Colombo
Bishop
Wickman
Healy
Hobson
Langston
England
Zoltan de Holmay
New York A. C
Jack Lawrence
George’ van Chat
Tennis at Boston Eastern doubles title goes to New York pair
B Alexander and H Hackett of New York won the Eastern championship doubles at Lone Wood, beating G Wrenne and R K Fink of New York 4-6 8-6 6-4 in a slippery, rain-delayed finish. Hobart beat Leonard 7-5 6-4 6-0 in singles, with final set Saturday to decide the champion against Little, the cup holder William Larned awaiting the winner.
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Boston
B. Alexander
H. Hackett
New York
Lonewood
G. Wrenne
RK. Fink
Soorce
Hobart
Leonard
Clarence Hobart
R. JD. Little
William Larned
Appleton and Hilleary Win Doubles in Warrenton Tennis
Samuel Appleton and Ferry Hilleary defeated Charrington and Curtis in a three set doubles match, with final scores 6 3, 7 9, and 6 8. The event at Warrenton, Virginia, reached its conclusion as the Appleton–Hilleary pair prevailed in the tournament.
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Appleton
Hilleary
Washington Post
Warrenton
Samuel Appleton
Ferry Hilleary
Charrington
Curtis
Heuce
Avjeton
Burts
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Dohertys
Ruacheta
Vermont
Johnsbury
WH Russ
C. C. Cresson
Texas
Gulf States
J Fairbanks
A. G. Sprague
Spalding
Charles G. Cox
Alayera
Euchamplovs
Horace Barb
Potomac
Georgetown College
Barber
Haltimore
C. &A.ecox
Cornell Sumner School
George Chase
Sysonsby King OF Turf
Mra
Hrankouter
Pirste Polly
Miller Sineer
Wott
Dorothy Dodd
Harry Now
Ham Parmer
Weet Jane
Gear Ham
Tive
Bxith
Densie Derrimora
Oxee
Sath
Anita
Ferronier
Mae Lynch
Chief Byah
Grapple
Borton
Scotch Thistle
Hot
Lazelle
Axares
Mattie H
Florizel
Western Duke
Gracious
Kate Zitt
Show Girl
Flor
Major Carpenter
Dunmore
Mies Manners
Chaney and
Merino
Nomines
Cavina
Henry Lyons
Father Royal
New Amsterdam
Ohio King
Mroso
Creolin
Martin Brady
Iecattara
Solling
Katie Powers
Prismyer
Autoceiver
Misa Mae Day
Room Mata
Nevermore
Ethel Day
Eldonoso
Budiey
Calisto
Maple Hurst
Stoner Hill
Yash
Trenoia
F. R. Richardson & Co
Smeeters
Kuppenheimer
Stein-Bloch
Hamburger Bros. &c
I. Grosner
Pa. Ave
N. W
Alexander
Hacket
Electric
Jones Main
Panorama
5Th Street
Ohio Avenue
Washington Electric Vehicle Transportation CO
Columbia” Automobiles
Wito Credit
D” Goodrich
Walford
Gaplenaia Ned
Haskell
Remads
Haskell's
Kempshall
Gillette
Outing
Ava
Sporting
the Sunday Post
Wiener
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Rosslyn, Va
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