Power Leads New Zealand Athletes as American Star
Jimmy Power, the B A A mile champion, dominates Australasian athletics with reports from Australia praising his performance in a mile handicap in Invargill and a string of acclaimed showings. The piece notes his peak form before sailing, expectations of a big reception on return to New England, and mentions other sports figures and debates in Yale and rowing circles.
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Jimmy Power
New Zealand
Power
Invargill
Alf Shrubb
Australasia
Australia
Jimmy
New England
Georges Carpentier
Carpentier
France
England
Hurdle ruling sparks debate on disqualification standards
A reader questions an indoor meet verdict disqualifying the lead hurdler for knocking down the last barrier. They note no Canadian rules cover hurdles and compare American practice where one fallen hurdle does not disqualify. The letter cites other wrestling and athletic debates and mentions Coast Artillery Corps game entries closing Jan 16.
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St. John
America
Gilbert Gallant
Eddie Murphy
Burns
Zbyszko
Lurich
Frank Goteh
Aberg
Coast Artillery Corps
South State Armory
B. B. Osthues
Christmas and sports musings in a quiet season
The piece reflects a slow sporting period with playful comments on baseball figures and managers. It mentions J Tinker and others as hypothetical earners, notes Eddie Riley’s Red Sox secretary role, and speculates on Yale football preseason testing amid light activity and humorous asides about artists and paintings.
Mohr and Mack Battle to Twelve Round Draw in New Bedford
Walter Mohr of Brooklyn and Frankie Mack of Beachmont fought a brutal 12 round draw before about 1000 fans. Mohr pressuring Mack in the final rounds, both taking heavy punches. Semi final saw Pall Brown stop Young Carl Morris, while Mike Seliger outlasted Eddie Perry. An ad claiming attendance names would be sent to a grand jury had little effect on attendance.
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New Bedford
Walter Mohr
Brooklyn
N. Y
Frankie Mack
Beachmont
New Bedford Athletic Association
Mack
Mohr
Nelson
Pall Brown
Fall River
Carl Morris
Mike Seliger
Eddie Perry
Grand
Sixty Four Entrants Ready for Waterloo Cup in England
Sixty four entrants will start in the Waterloo cup contest for coursing hounds in England in February. Prizes are valued at more than $8000.
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England
Pool and Billiard Tables Advertised for Home Use
An advertisement offers pool and billiard tables for home use with prices from six to fifteen dollars and notes delivery and monthly payment options. The offer lists X Presents and references 1 Portland Street, Boston.
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Nue CO
Portland Street
Boston
Xmas congress at L Street Swim Club in icy water
The L Street Swimmers Club held its annual Xmas congress in near freezing water with a large crowd watching as Brownies swam for edification. Winners included Harold Meridith in the 25 yard event and Julius Peterson in the 100 yard dash, with officials led by Referee Martin Mullin.
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L Street Bath
L Street
Harold Meridith
Thomas McMurray
William McAuliffe
Ernest Chatelaine
Charles Kazanjian
James W. Jollimore
Julius Peterson
Walter Dunn
George Foley
Martin I. Mullin
Charles 8. Gammon
Henry Wheeler
Amos A. Stone
William Cummings
John J. Bray
William Rowe
William R. Kessener
F. B. Davis
M. F. Kelley
Ocean Swimmers Take Ice Cold Plunge in Coastal Meet
A small but quality swimming meet saw athletes dive into icy waters while spectators shivered. The century dash crowned Julius Peterson by inches over Walter Duny in 1 minute, with Dunn and Foley close behind. 25 yard and 50 yard dashes followed with tight finishes and notable crowding of competitors.
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Julius Peterson
Walter Duny
Gus Wise
James J. McCarthy
Frederic Goodman
Walter Dunn
Max Lindberg
Thomas F. Connolly
Gus Rosecath
George Foley
Peterson
Dunn
Foley
Chaney Knocks Out Eddie O'Keefe In Olympia Display
George Chaney of Baltimore defeats Eddie O Keefe by knockout in the fifth round at the Olympia A A. A. matinee. O Keefe is knocked out for the second time in recent Olympia appearances, after earlier clashes with Johnny Kilbane. Buck and Krauz win their bouts in the undercard sequence.
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Philadelphia
Eddie O'Keefe
George Chaney
Baltimore
Olympia A. A
Chaney
O'Keefe
Tommy Buck
Kid Julian
New York
Buck
Yankee Swartz
Johnny Krauz
Young Diggins
Chick Hays
Yankee sailors set to defend cups next year
In addition to defending the America's Cup, Yankee sailors will also be tasked with protecting the International Sender Yacht and Sailing Canoe trophies next year, extending their duties beyond the main event.
Johnson Considers Ending Intentional Bases on Balls
President Ban Johnson of the American League is exploring ways to remove intentional bases on balls from major league play. He notes it is highly unpopular and opponents urge penalties, but he sees no reliable method to detect varies and fears broader rules would worsen pitching.
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Chicago
Ban B. Johnson
Johnson
Gossip for Motorists: Holiday Open Evenings for Cadillac Boston
The Cadillac Automobile Company of Boston keeps Boylston Street salesrooms open tonight and next week every evening. The piece notes a large crop of automobile bills in the incoming Legislature and cites ongoing testing of the 50 horsepower Moline-Knight motor by the Automobile Club of America. Motz Tire & Rubber Company of Akron releases an attractive trade booklet touting Motz Cushion Tire and its advantages for electric vehicles.
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Cadillac Automobile Company of
Boston
Boylston Street
Moline-Knight
Automobile Club of America
Moline Company
Motz Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Big Ed Walsh In Old Form For White Sox
Big Ed Walsh declares full recovery from a lame arm and predicts old time pitching results for the White Sox next season. He plans to pitch at most twice weekly and rest on bench on other days, with a Feb trip to Paso Robles Hot Springs in California.
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Big Ed Walsh
White Sox
Walsh
Paso Robles Hot Springs
California
English Olympic fund total reaches fifty three thousand dollars
The English Olympic fund organized by the Duke of Westminster has surpassed the fifty three thousand dollar milestone, reflecting strong donor support and broad participation across the national community.
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Duke of Westminster
Baseball Fraternity Faces Key National Commission Meeting
Cincinnati will host a pivotal National Commission gathering on baseball players demands. The piece notes potential salary cuts, Federal league offers, and the stance of players led by figures like Joe Tinker. It highlights Tommy Romanach and Cuban phenom prospects for Brooklyn and comments on Connie Mack’s pennant forecast versus Carrigan’s rival view.
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Cincinnati
National Commission
Joe Tinker
Murphy
Abbetts
Tinker
Brooklyn
Robinson
Tommy Romanach
McGraw
Giants
Ebbetts
Erwin
Wheat
Stengel
Collins
Riggert
Kraft
Washington
Cleveland
Red Sox
William
Rough) Carrigan
Boston
Connie
Carrigan
Athletics
Shibe Park
Mack
Bill
Three Brothers Win Bouts In One Week Record Stirs Ring
A world sounding record emerges as Charley White defeats Ad Wolgast in Milwaukee in a 10 rounder, marking the third win in one week by brothers using ring names Anchowicz Jack White and Billy Wagner. Jack White stopped Cleve Bridges in Memphis and Billy Wagner beat Freddie Duffy at Windsor.
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Charley White
Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
Jack White
Billy Wagner
Anchowicz
Cleve Bridges
Memphis
Freddie Duffy
Windsor
Penn to Meet Yale in Spring Quaker Crew Dual Race
Penn invites Yale to a dual boat race against the Quaker crew next spring. Yale officials have not yet announced a final date or location for the event.
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Penn
Yale
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