East Lake Plans for Big Spring Golf Invitation
East Lake golf committee moves to host a monster spring invitational tournament and a annual state championship, aiming to attract high interest in golf from the Southern Association and beyond. Committees have been appointed to set dates and organize necessary details for these two yearly events, signaling a strong start for forthcoming seasons.
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Dallas
Texas
Cadillac Sets Speed Records On Chicago Speedway
Speed records were shattered as Cadillacs, seven passenger touring cars, set a 100 mile mark in 82 minutes 46 seconds and an hour rate of 72.49 mph on September 21 at Chicago. The two cars, driven by factory engineers, showed strong uniformity with 200 miles completed in 167 minutes 214 seconds. The tests aimed to explore design principles rather than just speed.
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America
Chicago Speedway
Detroit
Chicago
Clemson Dedicates New Field Saturday
Auburn alumni spread word of Clemson College South Carolina opening a new athletic field in honor of President Walter Merrill Riggs. Riggs, Clemson’s respected leader and former Auburn athlete, is praised for advancing southern college athletics and fostering strong intercollegiate ties with Auburn.
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Ty Cobb Picks Red Sox to Win
Ty Cobb predicts the Boston Red Sox will defeat Philadelphia in a baseball series. He argues Boston's veteran lineup suits the short right field fence and Carrigan's pitching staff can outperform the Phillies, foreseeing a long, disputed series with Boston winning. He notes Moran's rotation limits and Alexander as the only superior foe. The piece ends with Lanier High football schedule updates for Macon, Georgia.
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Alexander the Great
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World's Series Opener Set For Friday In Philadelphia
The World Series begins Friday in Philadelphia with two games planned here and more than 60 000 requests for seats. Philadelphia fans receive priority under National Commission rules as officials rush to install telegraph lines and extra bleachers. President Wilson has been invited to attend the opening game and may accept if possible.
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Harley Davidson Sets New One Hundred Mile Record at Chicago
Otto Walker of Oakland with a Harley-Davidson established a new world record for the 100 mile distance during the first two wheel race at the Chicago speedway. He averaged 29.11 mph over 100 miles, breaking Lea Humiston’s 1913 mark. Twenty five top riders competed as Chicago’s two mile board track allowed riders to ride on the wheel of the man ahead up to thirty feet.
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Otto Walker
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Southern Branch
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Playa del Rey
Los Angeles
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