Racing Betting Fight Spurs Push to End Gambling
A chaotic report notes promoters reaping profits as government efforts aim to abolish betting features. Los Angeles stockholders press to keep racing alive amid high costs. shakeups reach Oakland and Lexington while plans surface for Nelson Farland and other matchups.
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James A. Murray
Oakland
Heskies
Ubsidies
Sklarie
Los Angeles
Tom Williams
Dan Burns
George Jose
Barney
Lehraber
Stockhiolders
Weire
Alaska dogs enter ten thousand dollar event organizes teams
Report describes a large field of dog teams entering Alaska's notable ten thousand dollar race. The article notes multiple entrants from across the region, highlighting the anticipated competition and regional interest in the event. It mentions the winning team from prior years and references local supporters and organizers involved in staging the race.
Proposed League Surprise To Utah Fans
A tentative inter mountain league involving Salt Lake and Ogden is revealed as a complete surprise to local fans. Officials claim plans are tightly held and not shared with East Latkes or others, with strong fan support hoped for despite prior baseball disinterest and stockholder concerns.
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Salt Lake
Deest
Salt Latke
Ogden
Neeasnat
East Latkes
Puveetty
Teele
Carrie Miroaghs
Unten A Inter
Oakland Track Upset Sparks Day of Surprises
Jumbles of race notes show several upset results at Oakland with multiple horses scoring unlikely wins. Pine and Goats led early, while Light Knight and Adena Nah posted minor placings amid a string of close finishes across the meeting.
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Pst
Emachleh
Anide
Light Knight
Aix
Adena Na
Pareington
Molar
Pata
Pine
EU Fae
Nile Hoye
Or Vyate
Ak Nay Ben
Butte Good Ball Town With Downtown Park
A garbled reminiscence recalls Butte as a good ball town with a downtown park. It mentions Northwest league ties, fans, a captain Dike Lou Nardyke, and themes of rivalry and pride, with references to Canuck bur and a wider regional past in a fragmented style.
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Butte
Gto
Nancuuse
Yanger Aims Return to Ring After Training
Renny Yanger plans to rejoin competition soon after intensive training. He describes studying present day fighters and expresses confidence in his strength and readiness to face upcoming opponents.
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Yanger
RING
Chicago
Renny Yanger
Bonne
Ayinnael
McFarland
Boxing Champions of 1908 Highlight Key Weight Classes
Boxing champions for 1908 include heavyweights with Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries style contenders, middleweights如 Muntey Ketehel and lightweights such as Abe Attell. Names like Johnny Coulon and Sullivan appear in lightweight mentions with other rivals.
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Jack Johnson
Jack O'Brien
Muntey Ketehel
Jimmy Gardner
Lewis
Sullivan
Battling Nebwon
Abe Attell
Britain
Johnny Coulon
Stagg Says Michigan Won’t Play Maize Next Year
Chicago December 31 Coach Stagg dismissed rumors of a Michigan basketball schedule clash. He stated Michigan would not face Chicago next season and insisted the team is not planning any game with the Wolverines. He noted conference alignments and potential opponents like Wisconsin and Minnesota but stressed no dates have been set.
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Chicago
Comeh
Michigan
Michigan Gamle
Stagg
Sch
Carnell
Wisconsin
Alinnesau
Dre Williams
Iva
Johnson
Jol J. Sullivan
Amrican
Ginins
Shaw
Penn
G. Clapp
Maunhattan
Colleahite
Ratphy Howe
Catcher Schlei Happy Over New York Berth
A distorted report states catcher Schlei is happy about a berth with New York Nation al baseball next season. The text hints at Reds and possibly Atlanta discussions and managerial questions but is garbled. It mentions a manager and the need to acquire pitchers to fill roles.
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Catcher Schlei
New York
Aetomat
George
Reds
Adina
The
Rede
Welsh athletes in weight class debate and pride
The text references Welsh figures in a Seattle setting debating weights and national identity. It mentions Driscoll Welch and other Welshmen, signaling rivalries and pride in Welsh heritage amid unclear details and fragmented lines.
Wisconsin Crew May Row With Coast Eights
Wisconsin crew plans to enter a forthcoming race against Stanford and California as part of a Pacific Coast competition. The team will send a freshman eight north while Stanford, California, and Wash Maxton prepare for the clash, with other entries accompanying the contingent.
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Wisconsin
Two Yard Dash and Irish American Athletic Club Notes
Sporting editors column reviews sprinting and hurdle events with University of Virginia stars, Irish American Athletic Club athletes, and Penn State rivals. It highlights records by Clapp Yale and Reeves, asserts Derby and boxing prospects, and discusses Rollers and Kaufman-esque figures shaping amateur athletics this season.
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A. Rector
University of Virginia
Soometer
Shepard
Keish
W. Dray
Yale
Chicas
Inelies Dineus T
American League clubs shape up stronger than last season
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes AL clubs have managers now and some trades made, with several under consideration. The Naps expect slight gains next season as Criger and Stephens handle catching, and infield/outfield shifts aim to boost performance while keeping key pitchers.
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American League Cubs
Harry Edwards
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Naps
Mannger Lattose
Flick
Turner
Domingey
Walsh
Smith
White
Billy Sullivan
Schreck
Dougherty
Hahn
Isbell
Tannehill
George Davis
Freddie Parent
Despise Me Here Says Frank Gotch Letter From Leeds
A fractured letter from Frank Gotch written in Leeds describes his struggle with transcription, mentions American friends, and references opponents and events. He notes no stenographers were available, hints at future communications, and salutes English readers while mentioning the New Year.
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Frank Gotch
Leeds
Waland
Frank
America
Eafvetan
Balt
Reac
Visrtenachitaty
Tvitt
Mme Englisiman
Abe Attell to Meet Kid Lavigne in South
Abe Attell is set to fight Kid Lavigne in the South with reports of private bets and a 122 pound agreed weight. Lavigne, once a Chicago fighter, seeks the bout for the honor as both men prepare for a possible 16 round contest after weeks of talks and public wagering.
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Walker
South
Schick
Nett
York
Tamden
Fife
C. Knaenstein
Pennesivanne
Ims
Chica
Abe Attell
Kid Lavigne
Orleane Mori Lavigne
Dark Horse
Chicago
Sand
Attell
Hilt
Attelli
Freddie Weeks
Goldfield
Avigne
Tie
Hax
Five to Play Detroit as Penn Faces Strong Opponents
Pennsylvania the undisputed Eastern basketball champions travels to meet Detroit Act. in a key nonconference test Friday night. Detroit fields a veteran lineup but cohesion trails. Penn retains last year’s stars, adds Hollenback and McNichol to bolster defense and height, while “Chick” Ninnstad joins the backcourt for pace and jumping.
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Detroit
University of Pennsylvania
Mizer
Detroiters
Pennsylvania
Aggre Rick
McNichol
McNichols
Hollenback
Sid
Ninn Stedge
Inve Acelient
Quakers
Smallwood-Dorando Race Sets St Louis Marathon Test
Wales long distance champion Percy Smallwood will race Dorando Pietri in St Louis as a public test of endurance. Umpire Tim Hurst and agent Pat Powers present Dorando. The race covers about 26 miles and 385 yards, with a track of about 19 laps per mile and a purpose-built surface.
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St. Luis
Percy Smallwood
Wales
Treeta Dorando
Pietri
Wallan
St. Luly
Danitely
St Louis
Tim Hurst
Teague
St. Louis
Pat Powers
Dorando
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