Lord Derby Eyes Record Pace in Next Season
Amateur wagon champion Smathers forecasts Lord Derby will lower current marks after Memphis performance. The racer trotted fast quarters and three-quarters, with Smathers citing a 1:,30 last three-quarters as proof of potential mile-speed. If trained to sustain the clip, Derby could deliver a remarkable season ahead.
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Lord Derby
BE. F. Sma
Crescens
Severa
Robert McGregor
Monk
Memih
Lord Derb Red
Meeks
Derby
Smathers
Memphis
International Cup Race Entry Rules Announced
Buller of the Automobile Club of America announces that the leading body has accepted one entry for the international cup race and will accept more. Entrants pay 400 dollars with possible refunds for non nomination and 600 for no start, with variations based on the number of nominees and start.
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SM. Buller
Automobile Club of America
Avill
Japan Wrestlers Giants A Portrait of Sumogoya Champions
A historical sketch describes Japanese wrestlers as giants and national heroes. It notes Yokodzuma the seven foot 400 pound champion at age 30, the fierce pride in the profession, and the sumo arenas built of bamboo and straw mats where fast and west divisions meet in fierce matches.
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Japan
Yokodzuma
Baseball Gossip and League Changes in 1906 Season
The article outlines what it calls baseball gossip and league shifts, noting St Louis Browns personnel changes, a weakened American League, and possible National League outcomes. It mentions Little Rock and Southern Association governance, manager Hanlon’s denial about Bill Lange, and Harry Kane joining the Pittsburgh champions. It also cites baseball production figures, Keeler’s versatility in California, and a tentative update on league ball usage and ballmakers.
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S J. Paul Cluh
Twin City
Hi Aco
Hickey
St. Louis
Hermond
Cincinnati
Robison
Seattle
Milwaukee
Dunbary
The
Hutten
Cutler
Unelaub
Rotary
Hanlon
Bill Lange
Brooklyn
Harry Kane
Pittsburg
Ie Keeler
California
Bill Donovan
Associatil
Right Handed Race Courses Considered for Hempstead Plains
Horse racing plans for Hempstead plains propose right handed courses reversing the usual direction. Proponents cite potential to reduce breakdowns by diversifying training grounds and lessening near foreleg strain, citing English turf differences and suggesting limited reverse-work rules during exercise.
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Hempstead Plains
England
Oio
Tia
Mayor Bookwalter Promotes Bowling Congress in New York
Indianapolis mayor and president of the American Bowling Congress arrived in New York with several prominent western bowlers to stir interest in the sport. They urged New York leagues and tournaments to attend the annual congress and United States championship, held in Indianapolis from February 25 to March 1.
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Mayor Bookwalter
Indianapolis, Inc
American Bowling Congress
New York
Indianapolis
Dan Patch Sets World Recording Price at 160000
Dan Patch, the celebrated pacer, is sold for a world record 160000 to M W Sauvage of Minneapolis. The sale follows three victories this year and caps a career marked by high earnings and a major interest in winter racing operations.
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Dan Patch
Hereeman
Essore Fron
M. W. Sauvage
Th Internatonal Stock Food Company
Minneapolis
Joe Patchen
Sturgis
New York City
Dan Messner
New York Man
Toronto
Tragedian
Seasram
James RK. Keene
Thomas H. Williams
New California Jockey Club
Oregon
California
Williams
San Francisco
Ingleside
Oakland
Tanforan
Western Jockey Club
Middle West
Eastern Jockey Club
New York State
Washington
California Jockey Club
Louisville Race Course
Edward Corrigan
John KE. Madden
Fred Cook
St. Louis
Pat Dunne
J. J. McCafferty
Dick Brown
Ben Brush
Pettecoat
Ranseh
Cochran
J Baldwin
Lucky
Baldwin
Santa Anita
Los Angeles
Pp. J. Carmody
A. J. Fock
Syracuse
N. Y
Pennsylvania
William
J. WW. Bronson
New Haven
Cont
BF. B. Rice
Boston
Mr. Rice
Madison Square Garden
Jack Trout
John Pickerson
Prince Alert
Charlie Vat Dusen
Austria
Dan Pateh
Readville
Savage
J. Woods
Hawthorne
Jimmy McLaughlin
Onondaga
Sachem
Onoendags
Barbe
Barbee
America
Conditions for Handicaps in Opening Meet Announced
The three major handicaps for next year’s opening racing meet the Brooklyn Suburban and Brighton handicaps close January 4. They cover one mile and a quarter with 10000 added, 800 entrance and 15 if declared out by February 2. Brighton weights publish January 28 and Brooklyn Suburban February 2. Brooklyn weights are absolute. Suburban and Brighton use a penalties scale after certain winnings.
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Brooklyn
Brighton
Roller Skating to Return in Chicago at Coliseum
After a 29 year gap Chicago resumes roller skating with a new 260 by 120 foot maple surface at the Coliseum opening December 28. The project, costing over 6000 dollars, plans a reception room smoking room skate room and ward robes on the main floor, with skating continuing through April.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Turf and Track Notes From The Kentucky Stud Scene
Turfy notes report Joh McKerron bred to 2:00% with eight wintering at Walnut Hall Kentucky. References to Me Organam 2:08 and Walnut Hall 20414. Mentions Crescens ex exhibition in Savannah and Ottawa in 1908 and George Wilkes retirement. Gali Hamilton 2:11% campaign planned, Tatton Sykes paid for La Fleche. Canadian turfmen E Seagram and William Hendrie profiled.
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Joh. McKerron
L. V. Harkness
Walnut Hall Farm
Kentucky
MD Benvon
OzRay Organam
Walnut Hall
Inneom
George Walkes
State College of Kentucky
Lexington
George Wilkes
Detroit
A. C. Kirby
Jefferson Cunningham
Andy” McDowell
Miner
Wiliam Co. K
Russia
Crescens
Savannah
George H. Ketcham
Ottawa
Canada
Montreal
Ketcham
Europe
Daniel Odell
Wall Street
Gali Hamilton
Wey
Scott Hudson
Hudson
Oakland Bacon
Tatton Sykes
St. Simon
William ‘Lakeland
Kilvarlin
Irene
E. Seagram
William Hendrie
YACHT TO FLOAT IN APRIL
The new cup defender, under construction in Bristol, is expected to launch early next April. Hull metal has arrived in quantity, with bronze plates polished before milling. Garboard plates will be a quarter inch thick, thinner plates used on the sides of the lead keel and bilge areas.
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Bristol
Herreshotfs
Danish Wrestler Aage Christensen Arrives in New York
Aage Christensen from Copenhagen arrives in New York with two Graeco Roman medals. At sixteen he is a developing heavyweight contender who challenges any opponent up to 200 pounds and plans to tour the country if blocked from facing the best.
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New York
Denmark
Aage Christensen
Copenhagen
Bed Olson
Christensen
George Towns Returns Home After World Sculling Title
George Towns the world sculling champion returns to Newcastle New South Wales with his wife after nearly six years abroad. He earned his titles on the Thames and at Rat Portage Canada where he secured the championship.
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England
George Towns
Newcastle
New South Wales
Thames
Rat Portage
Canada
Sidelined champion eyes Australia rival clash on Parramatta River
The writer predicts the athlete will face Tressider in Australia and intends to row him first upon arrival. If successful, he plans to prepare for the next match, trusting the Parramatta river contest to reveal his true strength and establish his bearing Down Under.
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Australia
Tressider
Wray
Parramatta River
Christmas Gifts That Weigh Little and Shine Bright
The piece notes small light gifts for distant relatives, including cloisonné enamels, silver trinkets, midget photo frames, porcelain plaques, Copenhagen china pieces, art nouveau buckles, belts, chatelaines, silver buttons, ties, cushions, linen prints, engravings, and tins of candied fruits. It highlights weight, novelty, and craft as appeal factors for holiday gifting.
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Copenhagen
Smile Craft and Society Charm in London Beauty Fad
A London beauty doctor promotes smiling as a chief attraction and vows to teach the art to women including titled ladies. The piece recounts a country house wager where a simple smile wins the attention of a distinguished man, illustrating social power and the allure of practiced charm.
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London
Alexandra
Evening at the feast ends with veiled fortune for a plain girl
After dinner a famed guest compliments the hostess and praises a plain girl as the finest conversationalist. He vows to become better acquainted, while the girl quietly reaps her gains, though with merciless self interest implied.
Prevention of Consumption in Philadelphia Medical Journal
The article argues against overoptimistic claims that pulmonary tuberculosis is curable and instead supports sanatoria treatment as the best option. It notes that significant improvement can occur with proper care, justifying the costs of institution-based management and segregation of consumptives as a key preventive measure.
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Philadelphia Medical Journal
Eating in Old Times From the Chicago News
The article surveys ancient dining customs from Rome and Greece to medieval Europe. It notes couches, cushions, and standing tables evolving into benches and tables in the middle ages, with spoons and knives dating back to antiquity and forks appearing under Henry III.
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Chicago News
Henry III
Talk to Animals Reveals Ancient Roots of Words
A philologist traces how human speech to animals echoes ancient tongues. Words like whoa trace to Greek and Sanskrit roots meaning attention or stillness. Milker says sah to calm cows, chick is from kuk, and shoo used by Penelope era Greeks.
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Penelope
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Morse
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National Sport
Heaven
Baseball
Ipstead Phares
Horst
Subuurban
Jan. Hill
Chictago
Venus
Vouch Metal
Herreshoffs
Dane
Rived
Axminster
Montana
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Co
Park and Main Stt
Butte
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