National cars loom large in coming speedway races
National car entries are expected to number three or more for the May 6 and 7 speedway races. The "Sixty" and "40" National models posted multiple records at Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, and Atlanta meets, with standout times at Fort Wayne and a string of American track records at the Indianapolis Speedway trials.
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Fort George
Jamaica
National
Imiia
Ware
Fort Wayne
Nationale
Merz
Kincaid
Aitken
French Lick
Indiana
Atlanta
New Orleans
Ossining
Aitken and Kinbard
Speedway
Hamilton planes glide stunt draws Atlanta interest
James W. Hill, publisher of the Atlanta city directory, plans to press a challenge to George KE Hamilton as the aviator prepares a dramatic glide stunt. Johnnie Toole enters a Knox for the 300 mile event, Bourque’s fatal Indy car is recalled, and Lowila Strang heads for Atlanta as the auto races loom with Starter Wagner ready.
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James W. Hill
Atlanta City Directory
Constitution
George KE
Hamilton
Glenn Curtiss
Mr. Hu
Atlanta
College Baseball Scores Mixed Across Regions
A garbled roundup lists multiple college baseball results including Tech 3 over Vanderbilt, Michigan 4 over Case, Georgetown 6 over Harvard, Yale 0 over Vermont, Fordham 3 over Amherst, Trinity and Andover 6 to 0, Roanoke 3 over Belmont, Virginia Tech 7 over Washington College 4, and Sewanee 4 over Central Kentucky 3. Additional notes mention Gordon winning two games for Barnesville, with McWhorter, Henderson, and Hardman contributing.
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Colby
Philips Exeter
Arkansas
Washington
Wake Forest
Trinity
Durham
Furman University
Clamaon College
Roanoke College
Belmont
Foanoka
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Washington College
Virginia Parytechnic Institute
Sewanee
Central Kentucky
Chattanooga
Mercer & Clemson
Gordon
Barnesville
Atlanta Athletics
McWhorter
Thras
Tuna
Henderson
Hardman
Salary limit howls in Sally league talks
Auguste Ga April 28 The South Atlantic League salary limit draws attention as four clubs push to meet the 2000 dollar cap while Jacksonville and Columbus face scrutiny Augusta stands firm with Jim Farr demanding strict enforcement. May 1 will reveal which clubs can comply and whether the season proceeds under the limit.
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Auguste
Baedal
Jacksonville
Cabimbus
Ible
Augusta
Apirita
Jim” Farr
Sally
Sincera
Jake Beckley Ends 23-Year Baseball Career
Kansas City Ma April 33 Old Hugle Eye Jake Beckley veteran first baseman ends over twenty three years of service after an unconditional release by Dan Shay manager of the Kansas City American Association team. Beckley plans to stay in town and may play with a semi professional club. He is 48 years old and played twenty years in the majors before 1908, starting with the St Louis National League club in 1896.
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Kansas City
Hugle-Eye
Jake Beckley
Dany Shay
Kansas City American Association
Beckley
Peekley
St Louis
Am. Association
Kling Joins UBS Today for Chicago Night Flight
Kansas City April 23 John Kling reflated catcher for the Chicago Nationals left for Chicago with his gloves and mask. He told reporters he is glad to go back and believes the Cubs would have won the pennant. Kling said he is in fair condition and will report to Manager Chance tomorrow morning.
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Kansas City
John Kling
Chicago Nat Gals
Chicago
Kling
Cubs
Mal
Chance
John
Eastern Tracks Preview Hails Banner Season at Pimlico
New York April 23. Two rival eastern tracks plan a banner season with large purses and strong fields. Indications point to a lively meet under eager turfmen, with many new riders and notable horses. Reports say James R. Keene, though ill, is unlikely to retire and aims to race in the east this season.
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Biliary Sreimann
New York
Pimlica
Emeas
James R. Keene
Keene
Garrici Ant
Jersey City Receives Blue Eyes Bartley
Blue Eyes Bill Bartley leaves for Atlanta tonight amid a salary dispute and pitching condition issues. Maranger Jordan stated he sold him to Jersey City in the Eastern League to keep within budget and due to Bartley not being in pitching form.
Baseball Results From Several Leagues
Baseball results from multiple leagues show San Antonio 8 Dallas 5 and Houston 3 Fort Worth 1 in Texan League play, plus Galveston 5 Oklahoma City 4. Roanoke 3 Lynchburg 8 called after rain in Virginia League, and Marist 3 Trinity 1 among other scores.
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San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Fort Worth
Galveston
Oklahoma City
Waca
Shrevenort
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Richmond
Danville
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Fourth Annual Tennis Tourney at A A C Courts
Announcement of the Fourth Annual Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club May 9 to 11 invites contestants from southern colleges prep and high schools and professional students. Entry closes May 1 with fees of 1.50 for doubles. winners gain association offices. Georgia Tech and Georgia expected strong, Carter of Georgia last year won singles.
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Nual Southern
Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Association
Iet
Ciggs
South
Callege
Atlante
East Gates Court
Atlanta Athletic Club
Georgia
Tech
Auburn
Trinity
Wisslesippi
Tennessee
Nat Thornton
Pilon
FTES
L. D. Boott
Interbsr
B. M Grant
Frank Reynolds
Hng
East
Carter
University of Georgia
Holmes
England Leads Soccer Teams in Championship Tussle
London April 23 England now tops the soccer standings after a long campaign. Richard Dubigres notes selectors struggle to please many districts which hinders improvements. England defeats Scotland and gains points as Calcutta Cup and other honors emerge in a season of renewed interest.
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Richard Dubigres
London
Eng
Itate
Englanther
Scotland
Halubargh
England
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Peachtree
UBS
Jersey City
Bartley
Averseas Association
Columbus
Indianapolis
Loutaville
Kansas City-Milwaukee
Minneapolis-St. Paul
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