Fitzherbert wins Oakland Handicap in track record time
In San Francisco on November 1 Jack Nunnally failed to show as Chris Miller rode Fitzherbert to victory in the Oakland Handicap. Smiley Corbett set the early pace then Fitzherbert clocked 1:18 for six and a half furlongs, a track record by half a second, as Native Son and Jeanne D Arc chased in long odds. Nunnally, favored, broke poorly and never challenged.
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San Francisco
Jack Nunnany
Oakland
Nunnally
Chris Miller
Smiley Corbett
Samcildreth
Fitzherert
Fitzherbert
Belmont Park
Brooksdals Nymph
Ethelbert
Jack Nunnally
Butte Weighs Plans to Form Winter Basketball League
Butte teams plan a winter basketball league with at least four strong squads. The Holland rink will host workouts and weekly games as teams from the high school, Electrics, school of mines, and an independent five prepare. An all star, later matches with Anaconda Dillon Billings Helena are eyed.
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Butte
Holland
The
Baptist Church Young People's Society
Byrne
George M. Merriman
Electrics
Millard C. Cassel
School of Mines
August Grunert
Frank Swanbere
Anaconda
Dillon
Billings
Helena
Five races at track meet list winners and times
First race at five and a half furlongs Light Blue won The Peer placed second En field third time 1 09 3 5 Second race mile and 70 yards Apt won Judge Treen second Donna H third time 1 50 4 5 Third race mile and 70 yards Or lando won Canodian second Bamnda third time 1 50 1 5 Fourth race six furlongs Aimee C won Deuce second Cloistress third time 1 16 3 5 Fifth race mile and 70 yards George Bailey won Mystifier second Lady Vie third time 1 49 4 5 Sixth race mile and a sixteenth Estelle C won Gold Treasure second Lady Baldur third time 1 52 9 5
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Light Blue
the Peer
Enfield
Apt
Judge Treen
Donna H
Orlando
Canodian
Bamnda
Aimee C
Deuce
Cloistress
George Bailey
Mystifier
Lady Vie
Estelle C
Gold Treasure
Lady Baldur
Murray Announces 60 Day El Paso Race Meeting
Salt Lake, Nov. 14. W. M. Murray announced that El Paso Texas will host a 60 day race meeting starting December 5. After the Utah fairgrounds engagement ends 15 horses will ship from Salt Lake to El Paso. The Texas season features include a Christmas handicap and a Derby worth 1000 dollars.
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Salt Lake
Utah
el Paso
Tex
W. M. Murray
Utah State Fair Grounds
Texas
Kelly Plans West for Papke Ketchel Fight Training
Hugo Kelly will leave Chicago this weekend to reach Los Angeles in time for training for his December 15 bout with Papke at the Jeffries club. Veteran trainer Frank Molly McDonald will supervise Kelly’s preparations ahead of the prize fight.
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Chicago
Hugo Kelly
Papke-Ketchel
Ketchel
Kelly
Los Angeles
Papke
Jeffries Club
Frank
Molly”) McDonald
Bit ters prove beneficial to thousands when tried
The text suggests trying the Bit ters in certain cases to gain benefits, noting they have helped thousands and should not disappoint. It implies selective usefulness rather than universal applicability.
Princeton Seeks Match for Crew Next Summer
Princeton plans a potential eight-oared race on Carnegie Lake against an eastern college’s shell. The Tiger rowing association aims to establish a formal intercollegiate date beyond the interclass contests as the sport grows in popularity and financial support.
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Princeton
Yale
Harvard
New London
Poughkeepsie
Tiger Rowing Association
Carnégie Lake
Colleges Asked to Form Board of Control
Captain Palmer F. Pierce president of the Intercollegiate Athletic Association writes to college presidents urging nationwide organization for wise control of college sports. He announces the annual meeting at Murray Hill hotel on Jan 2 and notes growth, regional formations, and progress since 195.
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New York
Palmer F. Pierce
Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the
United States
Murray Hill Hotel
New England
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Missour Valley
Captain Pierce
Jeffries or Graney Chosen to Referee Kelly Papke Bout
Los Angeles November 14 An agreement sets Jim Jeffries or Eddie Graney to referee the December 18 Kelly Papke bout. Silver Ferretti Kellys manager received a letter from Baron Long of the Jeffries club confirming Eytons objection was sustained and Papke’s side favored Jeffries or Graney.
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Los Angeles
Jim Jeffries
Eddie Graney
Silver Ferretti
Kelly
Baron Long
Jeffries
Ferretti
Eyton
Papke
Graney
Burns Johnson Fight Date Confirmed for December Twenty Sixth
San Francisco reports that promoter Hugh McIntosh has confirmed the heaviest championship bout between Burns and Johnson will be held in Sydney on December 26 at 11 in the morning. Earlier both December 1 and December 26 had been floated as possible dates.
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San Francisco
Burns-Johnson
Sydney
Australia
Ben
Hugh McIntosh
Metetorh
Irish-American Club Indoor Meet At Armory November 23
One of the best early winter meets will be at the Sixty-ninth Regiment armory on November 23. The Irish-American Athletic club hosts a meet for the benefit of the Irish Revolutionary Brotherhood with seven open events, six handicap races, a handicap shot put, and a 440 yard novice run. Many prominent New York athletes are expected to participate.
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New York
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Woman Embraces Modesty as Short Skirts Dominate Fashion
In a era of risqué hemlines, a Florida Times-Union item notes a woman choosing modest style over flaunting a long suit. The piece contrasts conservative dress with prevailing trends and hints at social attitudes.
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Florida Times-Union
Proclamation of Holiday Clothing Stock Appeal
A local retailer urges shoppers to visit and view a wide stock of wearables for Thanksgiving weather. The ad touts suits from sixteen dollars, Atterbury fabrics from twenty five to forty five, overcoats twenty to fifty, and a long history of dressing customers. It promises convenient shopping and appeals to all ages seeking quality, variety, and value.
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Atterbury
Western Athletes Set to Dominate National Indoor Meet
The Amateur Athletic Union indoor championships at Madison Square Garden on November 30 and December 1 will showcase top Western stars. Forrest Smith, world champion in 100 meters hurdles, A. B. Shaw, former Dartmouth star now with Chicago Athletic Association, and Ralph Rose head a strong Western contingent. Tickets are on sale as the program lists two sections and bright expectations.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Madison Square Garden
Forrest Smith
A. B. Shaw
Dartmouth
Cherry Circle
Chicago Athletic Association
Ralph Rose
Hedges to Head Browns with Maleer Manager
St. Louis Browns officers were re-elected with Robert L. Hedges as president and treasurer Ben Adkins as vice president Lloyd H. Rickart as secretary. Directors named include Hedges Adkins Bruce McDonald and Chia. McAleer’s manager status was questioned and he will be pursued for new players.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Brown
Robert L. Hedges
Ben Adkins
Lloyd H. Rickart
John E. Bruce
J. C. McDonald
J. C. Chia
McAleer
Browns
Hedges
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Jeanne d’Arc
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Charlie Ellison
Hildreth
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Rosario
the Drake
Bellwether
Anna May
Nadza
Mike Jordan
Frank Lubbock
Woodcraft
Husky
Phalanx
Cocttyto
Argonaut
Bubbling Water
Chool
Sporta
Latonta
Bill Murray
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Joe Corbesft
Joe Corbatt
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Frank Chance
Chance
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