Ray vows to beat Ritola in 6000m rematch at Games
New York report quotes Ray promising a dramatic rematch with William Ritola at 6000 meters on Wednesday as he vows a spectacular beating after Ritola edged him to set a three mile world record. Ray claims he ran 14 16 2 5 for three miles and would have surpassed the mark.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Ray
William Ritola
Hite
Western Union A. A
Jose Ray
Ritola
Jolie
West
Ray Defree
Noonmmitola
Western Union
Silent Joe
Japs Outsmart Americans On The Chow Dog Trade
The author recounts a 25 dog purchase during a Japan trip, noting nearly all dogs died en route home. He alleges Japanese breeders kept prices high and used a dangerous feeding method to cause rapid death, blaming cultural practices for the losses. He previews a future piece on baseball moundsmen misleading Japanese batters.
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Japan
Tresefhem
Freddie Hoffman
Tha Dog Hospital
San Francisco
Kid Gleason refused National League umpire chance in 1918
Bill Kiem says the NL considered Kid Gleason for umpiring in 1918 after Heydler asked for recommendations. Gleason declined, saying he would fight anyone and would not umpire, arguing odds are against fair calls. He had managed and played in baseball's various roles.
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Gleason
Bill Kiem
National League
Kiem
Heydler
Kid Gleason
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Klien
New York
Gossip of Golfdom on Drives and Close to Green Play
The article discusses how top golfers win by distance off the tee and superior iron play near the green. It highlights that the decisive skill is approaching and short game, with examples from players like Abe Mitchell, Walter Hagen, and Jim Barnes.
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Columo
Abe Mitchell
Walter Hagen
Ohio
Jim Barnes
Jim
Japs Real Menace In Tennis World By Vincent Richards
The piece argues Japan poses the greatest threat to Davis Cup holders as Kumagae Shimidzu and Kashio return for the next season. It hails Kumagae as the "Father of Lawn Tennis" in Japan and notes Shimidzu’s strong potential while predicting Japan’s rising strength over the next three years as they nurture younger players.
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Vincent Richards
Japan
Australia
Forest Hills
Kumagae
Shimidzu
Kashio
Itchy” Kumagae
Itchy
America
Zenzo Shimidzu
Itchey
Bresnahan Shin Guard Pioneer and Lively Ball Debate
The piece recalls Roger Bresnahan inventing the shin guard to guard against foul tips, not to block runners, and notes his view that the lively ball has ruined the game by driving home runs and erratic fielding. It also features Mathewson as a great pitcher and McGraw as a top manager, with memories of a 1911 five game series in St. Louis where reach to nine runs in the final innings turned around the pennant race.
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New York
Roger Bresnahan
Bresnahan
Mathewson
Matty
Roger
Bill
Sation
St. Louis Cardinals
Clarke Griffith
Washington Club
Cincinnati
Griffith
St. Louis
Griff
Hoblitzell
Reds
Fred Beck
Beck
John McGraw
Learning to Approach Accurately in Golf
The text emphasizes that proper technique comes from personal practice and attitude rather than pro instruction. A good golfer develops accuracy through self-driven effort, disciplined practice, and careful play, not quick fixes or guaranteed pro methods.
Contented with your lot, you are very old or very worth
A fragment suggests a proverb-like remark on contentment and age or value, implying satisfaction with one's status relates to aging or perceived worth, though the source text is incomplete and lacks concrete details.
Pickets greet Harding at Union Station on trip to Florida
Still picketing outside Union Station in Washington on March 6 as banners demand the release of political prisoners greet President Harding during his departure for Florida from the capital.
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Washington
Mar
Harding
Union Station
Florida
Postmaster Fined for Ruhr Sign In German Post Office
In Bone Germany on March 5 Postmaster Schmidt was sentenced to one year in prison and fined 1 000 000 marks for displaying signs in the post office that read Ruhr contributions accepted there. The case highlights wartime policy enforcement and postal censorship in occupied Germany.
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Bone
Germany
Schmidt
Ruhr
Young Canadian Bantam Grabs Pacific Coast Title
Vic Foley, 19, rose from painting buildings to winning the Pacific Northwest bantam title in Vancouver. Once unknown on the boxing scene, Foley now draws praise and comparisons to Tremaine and Curin as fans expect him to rise further.
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Vancouver
Vic Foley
Pacific Northwest
Coast
Tremaine
Curin
Foley
Boy boxer seizes curtain raiser spot then tops rival
A young fighter who ran out on promoters gains a curtain raiser berth next week and then defeats rival George Washington Lee in a main event. He remains unbeaten as his boxing career clashes with painting duties, showing sharp footwork and speed across the northwest.
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George Washington Lee
Toley
Northwest
el (Sa Bol
Golf Champions May Meet Again on Miami Links
Miami Florida March report says Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen may stage a 72 hole match in Miami as both champions tour the south. Sarazen recovered from appendicitis and hopes to play Hagen in Florida during March with promoters aiming to arrange the bout.
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Miami Links
Miami
Fla
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Hutchison
Joe Kirkwood
Hagen
Florida
Casper Wyoming Polo Plan Draws Eastern Interest
Casper resident Weed Dickinson urges Casper's citizenry to back a polo venture sending local cowboys to compete with Eastern teams. He proposes training a Casper outfit with a Southern California coach and touring polo to Meadow Brook and Newport to boost Casper’s reputation.
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Weed Dickinson
Casper
Dickinson
New York
Brother Dickinson
California
The Iron Duke William Muldoon Holds Court in Boxing NY
In New York on March 5 the press recalls William Muldoon as the Iron Duke of boxing authority. His autocratic supremacy over deputy commissioners and critics is illustrated by a ceremonial, blunt rebuke to Billy McCarney and a dramatic suspension reversal.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
William
Duke of Muldoon
MR. Muldoon
Bill
Billy McCarney
Willliam
McCarney
Mr. McCarney
Final round set for national balkline title in New York
The final round robin for the class A amateur balkline billiard championship begins tonight in New York. Edgar T. Appleby, the national and international champion, faces Emil A. Renner of Youngstown Ohio in the opening match.
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New York
Edgar T. Appleby
Emil A. Renner
Youngstown
Ohio
Postmaster Klingelhoefer Sentenced in Mayence Court Martial
On March 5 the French court martial sentenced Postmaster Klingelhoefer to one year in prison and a fine of 100000 marks. The case concerns duties in Mayence during wartime.
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Mayence
Ter Klingelhoefer
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