Scholz and Sullivan dead heat in Millrose 60 yard dash
Madison Square Garden reports a dead heat between Jackson Scholz Olympic sprint champion and J 3 Sullivan of Boston College in the fourth heat of the fifty yard dash. The event led to finals qualification as spectators noted Scholz edged late but judges ruled a tie after deliberation. Other notable moments include Ivan Riley losing to Tom Farrell in the fifty yard high hurdles and Charles Moore tying the fifty yard low hurdle record.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Jackson Scholz
J. 3
Sullivan
Bostari College
Uriala
Scholz
Ivan Riley
Tom Farrell
Newark A. C
Charles Moore
Pennsylvania
Timbers i
J. J. Eller
A. C
Jor Loomis
Chicago
Georges Goulding
Cannadian Walker
Ugo Frigerio
Italy
Wil Ye Plant
Goulding
Francis McCloskey
Boston College
Alan Helffrich
Penn State
McCloskey
Jimmy Connolly
Georgetown
R. Maurie
Syracuse
Helffrich
Ray Nadga
Uuzois A. C
Ray
Princeton
Loren Murchison
Newark
Filer
Boots” Lever
J. J. Sullivan
Herb Meyer
Sporto and James Joy Johnson Try To Curb Boer Rodel Foe
A historic boxing tale centers on Dr James Joy Johnson guiding Boer Rodel a heavy underdog. The bout with Jess Willard in Milwaukee looms as tensions rise after a fatal coast bout. Johnson exploits fear to keep Rodel focused while profits tempt him to bluff.
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James Joy Johnson
Rodel
James Joy
Jess Willard
Milwaukees
Willard
Milwaukee
Radel
Brooklyn Bridge
Willard Stena
Beart
Jess
Tragedy on His Lands Stirs Pugilistic Tension
A boxing match ends with the Boer defeating Willard in a controversial decision. The Boer fights aggressively, landing rights and lefts while Willard relies on his right. James Joy warns Willard to guard against the opponent's weak heart as the fight extends to the final round. The result is praised as a notable example of double-cross in the ring.
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Willard Dike
Willard
James Joy
Jess
Nurmi Routs Field In Mile and Half Race At Millrose
Paavo Nurmi shattered Jolo Ray's world record for the distance with a 6:39 2-5 mile and a half run, beating Willie Goodwin by 65 yards as Ray drops out. Ugo Frigerio loses to Willie Plant in a 6,000 yard indoor walk, Plant setting a new indoor world mark of 22 minutes 36 seconds. George Goulding withdraws citing heart issues and confirms retirement plans.
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Paavo Nurmi
Jolo Ray
Chicago
Nurmi
Willie Goodwin
New York
A. U
Ray
Ugo Frigerio
United States
Willie Plant
George Goulding
Plant
Frigerio
Goulding
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O Connell Refuses to Testify in Bribery Probe
Jimmy OConnell, former New York National League outfielder, barred from baseball by Judge Landis, refuses to travel to New York for immunity to testify in the Dolan OConnell bribery case. Landis aides and local prosecutors prepare for further hearings as OConnell seeks protection. Navy 34 Duquesne to West Point 13 Army 38 MIT 13.
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K. M. Landis
New York
San Francisco
Jimmy O'Connell
Landis
O'Connell
Joseph J. MccInerney
Heinie Sand
Philadelphia Nationals
Leslie M. O'Connor
Chicago
Dolan-Connell
O'Conner
Assissent District Attorney Brothers
Brothera
Commissioner’s Office
O'Connor
Frank Frisch
Giants
Hetnie Sand
Horace Ford
George Kelly
Grant
John Couch
Philadelphia
Pacific
Cozy Delan
Faideenaaane Wistiinn
Annapolis
Navy
Duquesne
Weat Point
Army
Massachusetts Institute
Fragmented Q and A Style Sports Snippet
A collage of sports and show business quips and gossip references. Mentions Nebraska legislature Bie Munn eclipse Nurmi Ziegfeld women tennis Wightman cup New York bribery law Chicago polo injuries Lew Tendler Jack Zivic Nick Altrock Rudolph Valentino boxing Dempsey Willie Hoppe and other brief items.
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Nebraska
Bie Munn
Nurmi
Lew Tendler
Jack Zivic
Nick Altrock
Altrack
Rudolph Valentino
Demp~sey
Dempsey
Haynes sails for France to ride Epinard owner contract
New York Jan 28 Everatt Haynes jockey who rode Epinard in three of his four American races last season sailed for France today to resume a two years contract with Pierre Werth eimer Epinard's owner.
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Haynes
France
New York
Cleveland club takes step toward better umpiring in spring
The Cleveland team supports a shift in spring training umpiring, praising Hed Carney of Cleveland amateurs who will tour the south with the Indians. The piece cites former concerns about major league umpires on such trips, noting Heydler’s stance and proposing minor league officials be used to improve spring umpiring and reduce trouble for players and clubs.
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Cleveland
Hed” Carney
Indians
South
Washington
New York
Three Famous Stallions Sold to Joseph Widener
New York January 28 three famous stallions Fair Play Hourlesa Messenger and sixty five mares from the Nursery Stud of the late August Belmont near Lexington were sold to Joseph J Widener Philadelphia sportsman. Widener announced a May 15 public auction of the entire stock ahead of the Kentucky Derby. The Belmont blood stock sale totals over a half million dollars. Mrs Payne Whitney bought Ordinance and W Averell Harriman bought Lundkin among others.
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New York
Fair Play
Hourlesa
Messenger
Belmont
Lexington
Joseph J. Widener
Philadelphia Sportsman
Jockey Club
Widener
Payne Whitney
Ordinance
W. Averill Harriman
Lundkin
Epinard
Babe Ruth Leaves for Hot Springs to Condition For Season
Babe Ruth, famed Yankee home-run king, will depart New York for Hot Springs Arkansas next Sunday to train and condition for the forthcoming baseball season. Local reports note Ruth aims to sharpen power and endurance ahead of spring games.
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Babe Ruth
South New York
Hot Springs
Ark
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