Week in sports features Olympic return and upcoming championships
The period highlights doubles tennis at Newport with B C Wright and R D Little facing H H Hackett and R F Alexander. Chess stars Isk er and Tarrasch start world title games in Dusseldorf. Motorboat and yacht events pace a busy week with races at Chippewa and Sherburne, while boxing cards include Ketchel vs. Thomas at the Occidental Club in San Francisco.
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R. F. Alexander
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Westward Ho Club
Chicago
Boston Yacht Club
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Marylebone Club
Derbyshire
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Duxgeldorf
Germany
Stanley Ketchell
Thomas
Mount Pleasant to Finish Studies at Dartmouth this Fall
Mount Pleasant star Carlisle back will not return to Carlisle this season and plans to attend a big college like Dartmouth to finish studies. He may be eligible to play at Dartmouth under its Indian admission policies, but approval is uncertain amid past Dartmoth expectations.
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Boston
Mass
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Dartmouth
Carlisle
Ife
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Solars
Reds Win Double-Header In Brooklyn Standings Blended
Cincinnati defeats Brooklyn twice in a double header on August 16. Campbell spreads hits in game one as Volz Coulson and Pearce debut for Cincinnati. In game two Brooklyn bats go quiet after Lebert and Hummel pace a late rally, final score Cincinnati 6 Brooklyn 1.
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Phillies Still Winning After Tough Chicago Tilt
Aug 16 Chicago and Philadelphia played a pitching duel with Magee driving in the only run on a second inning double and Bransfield single. McQuillen and Pfeister hurled superbly as Chicago mistimed its chances and Philadelphia manufactured a lone score to prevail.
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Giants Fall to split twin bill in pennant chase
In St Louis on Aug 16 the Giants were swept in a doubleheader by the Cardinals 6 5 and 6 4 as poor fielding and pitching cost New York. Team totals show heavy offense from Shaw and Murray for St Louis while Konetchy and Bridwell led for New York. Sheridan and Kiely contest ends in a draw at Dungarvan with Kiely taking hammer and weight events while Sheridan wins shot put and weight.
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Pennant Race Heats Up as Browns and Tigers Rally
The Browns push toward the pennant with Emmett Heidrick joining St. Louis as a veteran boost while Doc White pursues a Wichita minor league stake. Manager Cantillon and J Ed Grillo note potential White or Owens pitching, with 4:30 game time and a showdown against the Tigers and Detroit.
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Dineen
Howell
Addell
Yesterday's Attendance in National League Showdowns
Yesterday's National League games drew 9 600 at Chicago versus Philadelphia 19 500 at St Louis against New York and 10 540 at Cincinnati versus Brooklyn highlighting strong crowd interest across major matchups.
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Local Grigketers Beaten Final Score 116 to 99
Baltimore intercity cricket match at Sutton, Maryland, Washington Cricket Club defeats Sons of St George 116 to 99. King shines with remarkable batting and bowling for Washingtonians. Oldham and Morley contribute for Baltimore as the game ends with a fall of the last wicket.
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Washington Post
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Washington Cricket Club
Sons of St. George
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Orioles
Tommy Oldham
Sousa
King
Washingtonian
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Morley
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Oldham
Baltimores
Monumentals Triumph Over Baltimore In Tight Ball Game
Head to foot Outfitters reports a tense capital city clash where Monumentals led by Springham Craven and Tempest Ainsworth overcame Baltimore threats. Key plays featured Norley and King, with close batting and fielding throughout the innings. Final scores and full line details omitted due to damaged OCR text.
Cornell to Open Practice Early This Fall
Ithaca Aug 16 Cornell football coaches set first practice for September 21 moving back a week due to heat. Bonnie Larkin Sam Halliday and Ned ar attend in Washington. C H Watson may not play this fall due to spring leg injuries. Three stars from George Jr He public and an Andover guard expected to enter.
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Bonnie Larkin
Sam Halliday
Ned Ar
Washington Post
C. H. Watson
George, Jr
Andover
Will Not Defend Title Won Yesterday by Greer
Worcester Aug 1 national champion amateur sculler Frank Greer says he will not defend his title this year citing personal reasons and crediting Robert J. Donnelly for urging him to race again. Bennetts backwash and his own out of condition are noted. plans unfold for Washington City Basketball League in 1903 and Bloomingdale Athletic Club role in fall track. District championship preview sees Columbia Treasury Marines and Grace clubs bold on a hot night.
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Comiskey
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Robert J. Donnelly
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Yonkers Handicaps Draw Top Turf Talent at Empire City
A leading turfman praised Yonkers field at Empire City last Saturday noting one of the year's best lineups with Frank GM Jack Atkin Charles Eward Ara see McCarter and others. Butler's meeting under favorable conditions drew top owners breeders and full entries for the Empire City handicap 139-pound top weight Ballot and other stars.
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Labor Day jubilee at Burkes track promises fast racing
Henry Copperthite’s new Burkes Virginia race track hosts a Labor Day program with a free-for-all trot or pace for 150 dollars, a trotter race at 2.27 and a pacer race at 2.20 with purses of 100 dollars, plus three running lanes each offering a purse. A tournament for 50 dollars is planned with riders from Washington Maryland and Virginia already confirming attendance, and a baseball game with a prize for the winner. A Southern Railroad special train will bring Washington attendees to the event.
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Burkes
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Maryland
Virginia
Southern Railroad
Fort Erie Racing Entries Highlight Mixed Card
The Fort Erie entries list multiple races from five furlongs to seven furlongs and a steeplechase. Notable names include Splendida Wood lands Rove and Keep Moving with various odds, plus numerous horses such as Night Mist and Campeignon across six to seven races with contenders and wagering figures.
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Splendida
Woodlands Rove
Anile
Flower Beauty
Pimpante
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Boudicea
Dolly Bultman
Nita Ry Rupicola
Eady Clare
Meg Lutz
Folnt Lace
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the Mutcua
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Richard Reed
Yaghkee Tourist
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Dun de Noyles
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Chief Hares
Royal Onyx
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Keep Moving
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Matador
Cyclist Sonny Briggs Dead After Stadium Crash
Sonny Briggs, former amateur lightweight boxing champion turned motor-paced cyclist, was killed at Clifton stadium in a mass crowd collision when his machine malfunctioned. He, aged 28, was pacing Jimmy Moran in a one-mile race. the pace machine wobbled, crashed into the grandstand, and Briggs was fatally injured with severe neck and limb injuries. Ambulance speed to St Joseph's Hospital could not save him. Briggs, born in Waltham Massachusetts, had earlier ridden with Jimmy Moran and Dutch Walter and served as pacemaker for Jimmy Michaels.
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Ciflon Stadium
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