American Athletes Break Marks at Olympic Games
Americans win finals as two records fall Daniels swims 1 05 3 5 for 10 meters and Bacon lowers 400 meter hurdles mark Rector ties Olympic sprint record Ewry achieves standing broad jump.
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United States Dominates Early Olympic Trials in 100m and Jump
Nine Americans qualify as US sprint team leads with M Daniels winning the 100 meter dash in a new Olympic record time. Roc Ewry nets a distance long jump victory as other U S competitors perform well in wrestling and related events. England trails. standings show America ahead 46 to 54 in the early medal table.
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M Daniels
United States
Roc Ewry
G. N. Nehnert
America
England
Hal Stone's Position At The Bat In Tug Of War
Fifty nations compete amid differing rules and methods as officials report few differences. American protests over equipment, race voids, and heat allocations hinge on equipment and draw outcomes. Daniels and De Halmay shine in swimming and diving events, while Mehnert wins bantamweight wrestling. Hera’s team performances mark the day in Olympic trials.
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Ray Cowry
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Newstk Turnieres
Taited States Press
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Ghxet
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Great runner and field events at international meet
Referee declares winners in running heats with Messet of France taking a heat, George W Galdeik of Chicago A A United States second with 72 polaca. Sweden's H Tohoasean wins a heat with K Malmstrong second. Belgium defeats Sweden in water polo semifinal. Wrestlers Josephsonenmark Martopsee of Sweden and Andersen of Denmark reach final. Tomorrow features morning and afternoon sessions including 200 meter, high jump, high diving, 260 meter, semifinals, 800 meters, 400 meter hurdles, 400 meters and long jump with schedules and heats listed.
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Chicago Athletic Agsatiation
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Killifer Signed by Washington Americans at 19
The Washington Americans purchase catcher Killifer from Austin Texas League for 1500 dollars. Scout Jesse Vannehl praised Killifer's speed, accuracy, and composure. Killifer, 19, attended St Edward's College in Austin and will join Washington after the Texas season ends.
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Jesse Vannehl
Washington American
Texas
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Washington
DISSENSION AMONG CUBS
Report after Cubs defeat by Boston stirs whispers of internal dissension within the West Siders. Fans say troubles among Murphy’s players threaten the team’s rhythm and pennant hopes, while players deny infighting.
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Teams Swap Pitchers In Major League Trade
Beaton Massachusetts July 20 special to The Washington Post reports a pitcher swap between Boston Americans and Cleveland. Charles Pruitt of the Red Sox and Jake Thielman of Cleveland are exchanged after the game, with Lajoie coordinating an immediate send. Tutt joined Boston in 1908, Thielman praised as steady and capable of hitting, Pruitt noted for a 4-? record. Taylor aims to bolster pitching staff nationwide.
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Beaton
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Charles Pruitt
Red Sox
Jake Thielman
Cleveland
John S. Taylor
Lajoie
Tutt
Boston Americans
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American Association
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Pruitt
Tree
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Y M C A Boys Relay Trip Reaches Adrian
About 60 boys ran in half mile relays covering the route from New York to Chicago. They arrived in Adrian from Toledo at 8:15 pm and one Adrian youth carried the silver tube toward Coldwater. The group averaged a mile in 2 minutes 2 seconds and plan to reach Coldwater by about 6 pm, delivering the message beyond the state line.
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Toledo
Plan Big Athletic Meet at International Tournament
The Columbia Turnverein plans an international outdoor athletic tournament to be held in Washington next year. It will involve cooperation from the M. C. A. and other athletic associations, aiming for an event second in importance only to the Olympic games. The Turnverein will seek help from the Board of Trade, Chamber of Commerce, and United German Societies to ensure its success.
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Brighton Beach Race Day Delivers Pins and Needles Victory
Upton rides a misstep filled race to win the Pins and Needles feature at Brighton Beach with Zienep second. Tom McGrath dominates the handicap while Waponoca and other favorites falter amid a lively, crowded afternoon.
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Saratoga stake book issued for fifteen day meeting
The Washington Post reports the Saratoga Racing Association issued the stakebook for a fifteen day meeting at the Spa starting July 30. Overnight purses are 400 500 and 600 dollars with guaranteed stakes totaling 53700 and added money reaching 11560 dollars. Leading events include Flash stakes 6000 for 1 year olds, Saratoga handicap 1500 for 2 year olds+, United States Hotel stakes 10900 for 2 year olds, Spinaway stakes 10000 for 2 year old fillies, Alabama stakes 3500 for 3 year old fillies, Travers stakes 7500 for 3 year olds, and more. The Derby hopefuls and leading eligibles are named, with entries closing soon. Heat on the track at Brighton Beach caused discomfort and a former jockey, Eddie Cassin, fainted from the heat near the grandstand.
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Saratoga Racing Association
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Garatoga
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Royal Tourist
Firestone
Thoroughbred Racecard and Legal Pardon Notice
The item tallies horse entries with names such as Fashion Plate, Queen Eleanor Weymouth, and Minot across multiple races with prices and distances noted. A separate legal notice from Hagerstown, Maryland reports Gov. Crotheres consideration of a pardon for Cumberland druggist William Hermann who, with Dr. Thompking, was jailed two years ago for a fatal operation on Jean Maxwell.
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William Hermann
Cumberland
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Capital City Amateur Leagues and Neighborhood Matches
A crowded schedule lists numerous neighborhood league games across Capital City venues Sunday. Matches include Bloomingdale vs Columbia AC at Capital City Park, Bethany vs First at Sixth and D northeast, St Joseph vs Vibrants at Thirteenth and D northeast, and more across leagues such as Interior, Relay, Independence, and Commerce and Labor, with several teams like Navy, Agriculture, Advent, and Marines noted among the participants.
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Northeset Commercial League
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Mase, & Sons
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Outfielder Bender Stabs Clark Aboard Steamer Iroquois
On the steamer Troquois five hours out from Jacksonsville, outfielder J Bender of Columbia stabbed Clark during a drunken dispute. Clark sustained multiple wounds, Bender was released on a $1,000 bond awaiting trial, and suspension from Prescient Bover bars Bender from play. Clark’s injuries are not fatal, and return to baseball this season is uncertain.
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Appointment defeats Lighthouse Board in tense baseball tilt
In a high tension game, Appointment edges Lighthouse 4 to 5 with key hitting by McCannes, Wasser, Rule, and Fitzgerald. Pitchers Rule and McGula hold late, while runners steal bases including Anderson and Manville on a windy day at the park.
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Brentwood Bounce Back in Slugfest Victory at Capital Park
Brentwood defeated by 44 total bases and 21 hits as GP outfit moved to third place after a late afternoon Capital Park slugfest. Herring Carr and Carrigan homered. Leonard and Moreland spark the fielding, with Brentaood’s pitching Guiding a tense finish.
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Minor League scores and standings from scattered leagues
Eastern League games in Buffalo Jersey City Toronto Newark Montreal Rochester Providence and other venues. Southern League rainouts in Birmingham and Atlanta. Standings show Nashville Louisville Bethany Montgomery New Orleans, with Grace clinching a bunt in a late game. Virginia and New York State League results listed amid scattered notes. Also report of Anna Wilson in Durham hospital after self-inflicted throat wounds. condition precarious.
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