Heavy Going Favors Outsiders In Emeryville Races
Oakland January 11 Outsiders led early as heavy going slowed the field at Emeryville. Results show long shots winning races including Ologo 102 McCarthy and Fito J. several favorites faltered. Third race saw Invention Banthel Hampton Beauty Lady Henreplacr Gretchen Rong Kismet among early non-contenders.
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Atlants Athletic Club to Host Tulane Exhibition Game
The Atlanta Athletic Club basketball team, fresh from defeating Marcer University, continues intensive practice for their upcoming Tulane game. An athletic night at the club gym features an exhibition as the squad aims for strong showings and a solid workout before Thursday's matchup.
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Birmingham A defeats Tulane in basketball at home
Birmingham Athletic Club defeated Tulane University 76 to 16 in a New Year matchup at Maier Field. The lopsided result shows Birmingham leveraging quick offense and strong defense to dominate the visiting Tulane squad.
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Great Doings at A A C Tonight
Tonight at the Atlanta Athletic Club is Athletic Night a demonstration for members and the public. An active program includes a full orchestra a dumbbell drill led by Randall Weems handball singles and doubles indoor baseball basketball and two bouts of wrestling and boxing featuring eight top club men.
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Spalding's Official Baseball Record 1900 Edition
Spalding's Official Baseball Record for 1900 is expanded and well illustrated with photos of star players. It includes batting and fielding averages, plus new compilations of historic running, batting, and fielding leaders, making it a must for fans. Price is 10 cents. Keiley Coal sets in with a coal offer at $5.00 a ton.
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Big wrestling and boxing charity show at Armory Hall
A heavyweight wrestling championship match and several boxing bouts will be held at Armory Hall in West Mitchell Street to aid a destitute family. Admission is 50 cents, reserved seats $1. Champion wrestler Al Christensen defends against Will Taylor in a best two of three catch can match. Preliminaries feature Myer Bries versus Will Aneley in a ten round bout and Hid Wittur against Kid Tag. Tommy Spencer Wittur aims to stop both opponents in ten rounds. Proceeds after expenses go to the family, mother earning $60 yearly to support a paralyzed husband and a demented son.
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Virginia Clubs Boost the League in Virginia Row
Lynchburg Virginia January 11 after four hours and two failed ballots for president the Virginia League adjourned with no choice. Portsmouth Danville and Roanoke halted the session. A March Richmond meeting is planned to set schedules and decide forfeitures if batting teams fail to attend. Wells led first ballot with Richmond Lynchburg Norfolk and others backing him on the second. Harlen Boyer also received support.
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Dorando wins St Louis Marathon in 2:44:32
Dorando Latil won the St Louis Marathon in St Louis Me on January 1 finishing 26 miles and 386 yards in 2 hours 44 minutes 32.4 seconds. Ferey Smallwood of Philadelphia quit after 12 miles due to left leg pain. The result falls ten seconds shy of the world record.
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Thunderbolt races thrill Savannah crowd at January meet
Savannah track hosted the Thunderbolt races drawing a sizable crowd for five events. Istria led the first race with speed to spare, Dubst impressing in victory under pressure after the final sixteenth. Second race saw Siekin run well, and Dolly Bullman nearly collide on the far turn. Melise dominated the third. Autumn Flower won the fourth. Anna Smith edged in the fifth by a neck after a hard drive. Track conditions improved over recent days.
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Lady Pitzherbert
Frank Fatton
Judge Dundon
Don Hamilton
Marist College Defeats Stone Mountain In Close Bout
Marist College beat Stone Mountain 22 to 18 on the Marist home court yesterday afternoon. All Marist points came from field goals with Sloan leading scoring at 14. Harrison Erskine and Reed shined on defense and speed, while Porter paced Stone Mountain with 14 of their 18 points. Officials: Luther Hudson, Horning, Schmidt. Time: 20 minutes.
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Reed
Porter
Luther Hudson
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Hales
Columbus Team Claims Championship on Small Court
Columbus Young Men’s Christian Association basketball team claims the southern championship after defeating Birmingham Montgomery Van derbilt and Auburn. Critics argue the Columbus floor of about 45 by 26 feet distorts play and undermines claiming a true title. A local opinion notes standard courts measure 84 by 40 or larger, making Columbus play questionable.
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Who's Your Friend leads at the Bijou and Orpheum shows
The Gran theater hosts a lively run of Who's Your Friend with Harry Beresford delivering rapid mood changes and broad humor as inventor Hake. The Orpheum bills a strong second half with The Russell Brothers and Flora Bonfanti in Our Servant Gils, plus musical acts, novelty and a vivid Molly Williams Bijou act drawing praise for costumes and staging.
Blake Returns to Head Mercer Football Coach
Macon Ga January 1 Special confirmed Frank Blake will return as Mercer football coach next season. His brother in Mercer athletic dept aided his decision and the student body shows strong loyalty. Blake plans to push football again with solid athletic leadership at Mercer. Corbett Ferns Fight Postponed in New Orleans to January 24.
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Jack Lawler New Manager Appointed at Macon
Macon on January 14 4Special Jack Lawler signed as manager of the Macon baseball team He has played in the New York State League at Elmira last season and his record pleased local club owners Ali random in Macon expects his judgment in securing new players Lawler will report to Macon as soon as he can reach the city Public meetings and events are planned at Variat College A grand Boys Club town demonstration at Marist College on the 28th includes an address by Mr Mason and others Hawks game and other activities noted for the week Weems is acting as trainer for the Peacock team
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