Old New Orleans racing days and the Duke of Milpitas
In New Orleans February reports recount the rise of winter racing, its economic boost to hotels and shops, and the once tumultuous era. A famed incident tells how Alderman Carey’s Duke of Milpitas won after trainer tied the horse to a rope, the rope flapping as he charged to victory amid Chicago celebration.
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New Orleans
C. E. Brossman
Crescent City
Green Morris
Jack Batchelor
C.H. Pet- Ungill
United States
Americ
Metairie
Lexington
Lecompte
Pryor
America
New Orient
Alderman Carey
Duke of
Bantam Rooster Honored At Thanksgiving Party
Gilbert Alexander of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania hosted a 19th birthday party for his bantam rooster. Nineteen guests attended, one per year, and the bird perched at a center table roost while being fed delicacies.
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Gilbert Alexander
Wilkes-Barre
Misunderstood by foes of boxing
New York, Feb 10. Misinterpretation of boxing terms fuels the belief of brutality in the ring. The article explains that a knockout does not require unconsciousness and cites examples of famous bouts to show the common myths and the humane rules protecting boxers.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Corbett
Carson City
Dreamland
Doxer
Carson
Jack Johnson
Havana
Willard
John L. Sullivan
Corbett
New Orleans
Dr A W Wilson and the Kiski athletic tradition
Dr A W Wilson Sr of Kiski School Saltsburg Pa built a nationwide prep school athletic program from his Princeton days and "Home Run Andy" fame. He led a democratic sports ethos that blends scholastic and college-level competition, stressing inclusive athletic participation and student merit.
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Princeton
Ty Cobb
Andy
A. W. Wilson
Kiskiminetas Springs
Saltsburg
U. 8 A
America
Stearns
Andover
Irvine
Mercersburg
Perry
Exeter
McPherson
Lawrenceville
Wilson
Kiski
Harvarded
Hixeter
Harvard
de Hart
McGreigh
Crawford
Braden
Yale
Dempsey
Fordham
Whiteni
Weas
Sol Metzger Nes
Hama Tun
Ande Wilson Hevery
Penn
Sylvania
University
State College
Brown
Amherst
Cornell
Herman Suter
Sewanee
McCreigh
Hastings
Tub” Spencer
Detroit
University of Pittsburg
Owen Altman
Andy” Wilson
Hill School
Pot
Trinity” College
Harakirri
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Dr. Wilson
Ding
W.H. Maccoll
Sol. Metzger
Yankees See Bright Future With Fresh Prospect Quartet
Yankee manager Wild Bill Donovan and his staff scouted four promising young pitchers and a catcher from minor leagues and semi pro ranks. Bobby McGraw from Colorado University, Ed Monroe, Ben Shaw, Alex Ferguson were highlighted as top prospects, with scouts Joe Kelley and Duke Farrell praising their potential after summer showcases in New Jersey.
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Yankee
Wild Bill’ Donovan
Bobby” McGraw
Colorado University
Ed” Monroe
Memphis
Donovan
Ben” Shaw
Macon
Shaw
Reeports
New York
Alex” Ferguson
Bloomfield Catholic Lyceum
Joe” Kelley
Duke” Farrell
Thea
Players weigh in on the baseball players’ Fraternity
Pittsburg reports reflect mixed views on the players fraternity amid the ongoing dispute with club owners. Key figures such as Jimmie Isaminger and Barney Dreyfuss weigh in, noting the fraternity’s strong unity among major league players and urging cautious management by magnates while citing the group’s sizable membership and financial impact.
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Pittsburg
Pitts
the Gazette
Wridhrs
Charles. J. Doyle
Alexander
Jangria
Red Smith
Fults
Sseem
Amon
Fn Rms
Han Johnson
Barney Dreyfuss
BUC
David Fultz
Pirates
Drey
Fultz
Piratere Club
Dreyfuse
Weeghman
Haughton
Modlven
Plunyers
Pultz
Uma
Gavvy Cravath Returns to mentor Phillies pitchers
CRAVATHE Tater advises recall of Gavvy Cravath obituary notices. Cavey to Philadelphia to sit on the bench and guide young and old pitchers in crises. Philadelphia will bring Gavvy back to instill fear in both young and veteran players.
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Gavry Cravath
Philadelphia
Star Plug
Cravath
Design of small backhand lamp for night driving
A compact electric lamp worn on the back of the hand promises improved visibility for automobile drivers at night. The device aims to illuminate the road ahead while keeping hands free for steering and operating controls.
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Chicago
Real Sport
Morry
Seana
YANKS
David Pulte
Umpa
Baseball Writers
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