International Auto Races Begin on Daytona Beach
Automobilists from around the world gather for the Daytona meet opening March 23 on the famed beach road at Daytona Florida. Top drivers will race for the Minneapolis Cup two mile a minute event and the international free for all, with cycles and bicycles also featured as practice spins showcase the rapid sand course. The event follows Savannah racing and is expected to push new car speed records thanks to recent improvements in racing machines.
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Daytona Beach Hosts Seventh Annual Automobile Races
Daytona F l March 71 Special Furla beach race course hosts the seventh annual automobile tournament and races from March 28 to 26 inclusive. Fastest cars from Buick Pickines entries led by Lewis Strang Bob Burwan and Edward DeWitt prepare while Cadillac 30 and two Chaflonr-Detroits join the field. Notables include James Laughlin in a 30 horsepower car and Hough Mcintosh in the Savannah Grand Prix Benz with David Bruce-Brown handling duties. Motorcycle entrants Walter Gorecke Robert Stubbe Exgene Gaestel Fred Hill Chappie Lawson Turville and others race alongside top bicycle stars as officials and staff head to Florida.
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National Cycling Anunciation
Florida
W J Morgan
Samuel A Miles
Fred J. Wagner
Lou Castro Solid With Augusta Fans
Lou Castro has arrived to lead Augusta tourists for the upcoming season. Fans have shown growing interest as Castro boosts optimism with a strong infield and capable catching options. The lineup features Castro at short, Bier as backup, and solid coverage across second and third bases, with Carson and Herbert Smith handling catching duties.
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Ausata
American Team Wins Berlin Bicycle Race
In Berlin on March 2 the American team of Wold MacMarland and James Moran shared victory in the six day race before the crown prince and a large crowd. They won by a full lap, covering 2425 miles 312 less than their New York win, with Stoll of Holland and Berthet of France second. The Americans praised their faster pace and said they were never pushed to win. The crown prince will honor them at tomorrow night’s races.
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France
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Moran
New York
Annual Spring Meet Slated For May In New Orleans
New Orleans March 2 Indications show the Southern Amateur Athletic Union annual spring meet will be held in New Orleans early in May. Leading clubs from Birmingham Atlanta Memphis Nashville and several Texas cities are expected to send strong teams. Howard W Blakeslee the defending half mile and mile champion may return to defend his titles, having previously run for the Southern Athletic Club of New Orleans before moving to Atlanta.
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Texas
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Yellow Jackets to Meet Reds in Afternoon Baseball
The Yellow Jackets will play the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday afternoon at Tech flats, starting at 3 o clock. The game offers tryouts a chance to watch finished players in action and the team aims to press for the championship this season. Collier and Mayer pitch for the Yellow Jackets, Armistead catching, and Fromme and Karger with McLean behind the Reds.
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Six Day Bicycle Grind Opens at Veledrome With Eight Teams
One week from today the six day bicycle race at St Nicholas Veledrome begins the first south race of its kind. Eight teams will ride eight hours daily from 230 pm to 1050 pm with riders including Walthour Collins Elliott Norton Lawson Cadwell and others. Buick drivers Lewis Strang and Bob Burman will display an auto event around the track to precede the opening night.
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Big Leaguers In It At Bussey 29 Percent Whitehall
Mott and Att Hate cleaned dyed and reshaped at Bussey 29 percent Whitehall with the big league action noted.
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Whitehall
Dobbs Has Twenty Men Trying for Positions
Chattanooga teen report says Manager Johnny Dobbs has twenty men trying out for team spots. On Saturday the full squad practiced on Chamberlin Field, with players listed by position including Meek Bevan Cark McKenzie Rollins Besette Johnson Carnes Brooks Wolfe Wilkes Rider Alcock Rickert Reiddy Ganton Bagwell Hawkins and Dobbs.
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Ganton
Bagwell
Hawkins
Dobbs
Scouts Look Good In Jacksonville Team Preview
Dominick Mullaney leads a promising Jacksonville squad as he hopes to rival last year’s pennant. The roster features familiar players and strong youngsters poised to fill vacant spots, signaling a fast, competitive season ahead. Clarke's Pure Eye whiskey ad appears as a market note amid the sports item.
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Jacksonville
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Ube
Hill Climb Talk Sets Stage For Big Atlanta Event
Readied for the hill climb next Saturday Atlanta braces for the largest auto sports gathering in its history. Entries flood in with forty already received and several more expected by mail as teams prepare for seven cups and second prizes from major sponsors.
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Atlanta Journal
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John E ~H
Fulton County Automo
Elyes-Austell
Alexander Geewald Company
Steinhauer
Goodrich
Hartford Rubber Works and Fish Rubber Company
Benefit Baseball Game Attracts Support For Hebrew Orphans Home
A benefit game between the Reds and the Crackers is set for Saturday at Ponce de Leon Park to aid the Hebrew Orphans home and the Boys' Club. Fans pay regular admission and receive rain checks for later practice games if rain intervenes. The event, scheduled for Saturday March 27 at 3 o'clock, is promoted by Atlanta Baseball Association leaders to fund building projects for the two charities.
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Macon Team Arrives for Three-Game Series Today
Macon brings a three game series to the park at Ponce de Leon today led by Jim LaTitte in the outfield and catcher Martin Rhea. Barrett at third and Jack Robinson behind the plate headline a lineup while several pitchers including Weems Clark Vaughn Mi iana and Brunner are expected to man the mound. The opening schedule includes further games against the Reda, Crackers, and a future slate featuring Philadelphia Americans and Chicago Cubs with planned road trips and a season opener on April 15.
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Climbers in Shape for Athletics Games
Montgomery March 1 Special sport note says Philadelphia Athletics will visit with a strong lineup. Managh to play third, Greminger in field, Rockenfeld second, Pepe at short, Shannon Krebs at backstop. Deley Persons Whiteman Kerwin in outfield, Biles to arrive, promising practice for the fray.
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Baseball Results From Multiple Cities
San Antonio reports Detroit Washington 9 in Shreveport on March 1. Philadelphia Americans beat New Orleans 2 as Houston lost to St Louis. New York Nationals defeated Fort Worth 15 to 0. Details mix city results with uncertain scores and dates, reflecting unclear OCR transcription of baseball standings.
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Chicks Report on Team Maneuver and Hope for Turnaround
A fragmented note describes coach Grantille expecting key player reinforcements soon to lift the team from a recent slump. Fans remain hopeful that with the return of the star, the squad will break out of its bad spell and improve performance.
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Reds Set for Saturday Departure From Redtown
Cincinnati manager Griffith plans a final Saturday departure as Reds head into the National League season. Starters like Paskett Bescher Kean and Roth headline a fast base running squad with Moriarity and Oakes providing depth. Griffith emphasizes training and depth behind the plate with McLean Pearce Roth in reserve.
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Vacuums Gleaming System Bid for Atlanta Office and Courthouse
Treasury Department inviting sealed proposals for installation of a vacuums gleaming system at the Post Office and Courthouse in Atlanta Georgia. Proposals due by a specified date and opened publicly. Specifications available at the Supervising Architect office in Washington DC or the Atlanta office. James Knox Taylor supervises.
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Johnson to Fight Jeffries For 80000 Purse In 1909
Chicago report states promoter Hugh McIntosh secured Jack Johnson consent to a bout with James J Jeffries for a $80 000 purse with 60 percent to the winner and 40 percent to the loser. Johnson is confident Jeffries will sign after McIntosh returns to New York. A $3000 forfeit is required from Jeffries on signing the articles.
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