Fifty Mules an Hour Speed Expected in Chicago Races
John G. De Long reports on the planned American championship contests off Chicago August 10 to 16 featuring hydroplanes Dare Disturber II and other fast boats. In a week of powerboat events, entrants from Chicago England Canada and the United States compete for top prizes including the Wrigley trophy while a 5,000-boat pageant crowd gathers for exhibitions, races, and a Venetian night parade.
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John G. DE Long
Lie Hoor
Distarver Iil
James A. Pugh
Ching
Tabulloo
Port
Linder
Pugh
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Qarest
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England
France
Canada
United States
Reatlees IL
Thoma F. Chesbrow
Northport
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Valles
Courier
Wyd. Conners
Hoffala
Associated Yacht and Power Boat Clubs of America
Western Power Boat Association
United Simes
Patricia
Royal Canadian Yacht Club of
Toronto
Michicago
Feeleis
Missianippi Valley
Orulso
William ‘Wrigley Jr. Traphy
United States Afo Egving Mervies
United States Marine Corps
Mervida
Wreat Lakes
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Nine Heat Trotting Race at Wilmington Half Mile Track
Henry Ten Eyck White details a nine heat trotting race at Wilmington Delaware on July 19. The piece analyzes scoring pressures and horse endurance on a half mile track, noting a 2:24 class trend with heats ranging from an eighth to a quarter mile and highlighting suppression by turf officials against strategic race manipulation. It recounts a sample lineup and reflects on owner interests and driver tactics impacting half mile events.
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Henry Ten Eyck White
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Iowa
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Major League Baseball Managers John Kling of Boston Nationals
John G Kling, boss of the Boston Nationals, is described as a wealthy figure with a career spanning Emporia to Kansas City and Chicago, detailing his early life, family, and multiple transfers. The article notes his bakery business ties, a Kansas City property venture, a pool hall, and a planned ten story building in Kansas City with a large gaming room and extensive tables.
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Lotha National Commission
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Jimmy Callihan
White Sox
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Shird Bass
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Rockfort
King Agalt
Healep Begus
Calebing
Kansas City Western
Ti Alertson
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Bo Joseph
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Semmy Strang
Chicago Nationals
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Tim Bondiue
Frank Chances
Charlie Dexter
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Major clubs already plan for 1913 season
The article surveys National League clubs scouting minor leagues for promising players and potential recruits, noting how owners seek hidden talent beyond the majors. It mentions major league teams loaning or purchasing minor players, the difficulty in finding ready talent, and cites cases like Shanks and Foster as examples of early talent discovery and development.
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Armorleah Degult
Cyelons
Giants
Numdar
Sporting Axioms Retold In Satirical Sports Tone
A satirical piece critiques sports mindset and game tactics, contrasting merit with display and audience appeal. It laments overreliance on luck, warns against superficial glory, and questions the value of popularity over genuine skill in athletic culture.
Coaches and Trainers Behind Track Marks Rise
A discussion of coaches and trainers shaping track and field progress, stressing practical coaching over theory. It highlights the need for attentive trainers, proper warmups, and avoiding overtraining to prevent injuries and imperfections. It notes that successful programs depend on competent leaders and disciplined workouts.
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Athletic
Cost of Success in the Prize Ring Tales of Wrecked Lives
A historical look at boxing's toll from Ray C. Pearson. The piece recalls Ring masters like Kid Parker, Terrible Terry, and Young Grifta, noting asylum confinement, tuberculosis, and death. It highlights weight cutting and repeated blows as core harms, tracing the cost of glory in pugilism.
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Ray C. Pearson
Ki ™ Parker
Denver
Mia Parker
Norfolk
Parker
Joe Gans
Neto Ton
Terry McGovern
Tom Vanitarium
Connecticut
Faw
Terry
Supteny
Ho Sehm le
Soang
Hite Na Mor
Blackwell's Island
New York
Su Young
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