Puente Cross Country Go As You Can Race Enters Second Lap
United Press reports 249 runners start the second lap of C. C. Pyle's 3400 mile cross country race from Los Angeles to New York. Willie Kolenmainen leads after 16 12 miles in 1 59 29. Gunnar Neilson and Sam Richman follow. About 5000 spectators watch the tent city at the start. The first to reach New York share 48000 in prize money. Harold Red Grange serves as an official guiding the field in a $25000 automobile caravan. The event spans 65 to 70 days with broad world representation.
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Phillies and rivals begin spring battles in Florida
Training camps open as Phillies prepare to face the Athletics in Fort Myers and the Red Sox in Clearwater. Key players Leach and Cy Williams are delayed, with others like Ruth and Bush already arriving at various camps.
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Joie Ray's Comeback Sparks Olympic Buzz
Sports writer relays Joie Ray’s notable 1901 debut at the AAU mile in San Francisco where he defeated Norman Taber in 4 25 15, earning early fame as the Chesty One. Ray later claimed multiple national mile titles and shares an indoor mile record with Paavo Nurmi, fueling hopes for a return to Olympic form.
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Sled Allen Tests Bronco Recruits In Cold Wind
Raw wind hampers Amarillo Texan spring camp as Sled Allen welcomes two rookies Sheron Adams an outfielder from Lamesa and Midland and Goff a second baseman from Palestine. Adams once signed with the Reporters but broke a leg last season and was released February. Rip Ripperton backs Goff with a sharp batting eye as the Texans prepare for four exhibition games starting March 26 with St Paul while Portland’s Harvey Jensen trains nearby.
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City Basketball Championship Opens Tonight
Tonight the city championship basketball series begins at the Amarillo Athletic Club. City Drug faces Southwestern Bell Telephone Company with City Drug the City Basketball champion and Southwestern Bell the Amarillo Cagers League champion. The City League is open while the Amarillo Gagera League is closed. City Drug is the top favorite.
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Wichita Beats Los Angeles In Exhibition Match
The Wichita club of the Western league defeated the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast league by 12 hits. Wichita pitchers Cunningham Peters and Gabler allowed four runs in the exhibition game played on March 5 in Los Angeles during a training trip.
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Central League to Hold Tonight Meeting
The Central Baseball League will convene tonight at Clements Young Sporting Goods Company. All interested members are urged to attend at the scheduled time.
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American Wins Bicycle Race at Paris Velodrome
Jaeger, an American cyclist, won the 100 kilometer race paced by motorcycles at the winter velodrome in Paris. He finished in 1 86 872 5, equating to just over 40 miles per hour.
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Runners Enter Bunion Derby in Odd Biographies
A Los Angeles to New York marathon entry list reveals diverse vocal entrants. Names include Carl Gehmaier the Swiss, Lavrent Frost of House of David, Walter Jerome Grafsky of St. Paul, plus many unusual skills from bowling and dancing to motorcycle riding and billiards.
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Phantom Frank Johnson Competes in Granite City Event
The phantom Frank Johnson of Granite City, a noted professional roller skater, entered 11 competitive events seeking records and recognition.
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