Are the Records Broken by Walker and Duffey Rivalry?
The Boston Post weighs whether R E Walker’s claimed 92-5 and 112-5 for 100 and 120 yards surpasses Arthur Duffey and Ernie Wefers. Duffey recalls his own 915 seconds in Wales and compares careers while noting South Africa’s sprint speed and Duffey’s grass records.
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Daniels and McNally at the Sportsmen's Show
At the Sportsmen's Show today Peter 8. McNally performs as a fancy and endurance swimmer. A bevy of mer Wyatts and notable swimmers including Mary McDonough Donahue Rose Pitonof Margaret Kierney the Berle sisters Jane McDonough Marie McKenna and Winifred Mahar will be featured. Schoolboy teams will contest water polo relay fancy diving and push ball. Charles M. Daniels champion short distance swimmer aims to break the 200 yard record today and the 440 yard mark on Tuesday.
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Charles M. Daniels
Marathon wonder Maloney breaks records in indoor New York run
Matthew Maloney of Trinity Athletic Club wins the indoor Marathon distance in New York, setting new records by nearly 20 minutes over the London Olympic time and over nine minutes ahead of the recent Madison Square Garden pro marathon. Crowley finishes second, Clarke third, all beating Hayes Olympic mark. Maloney, 21, formerly a bartender, emigrated from Ireland less than three years ago and rose from obscurity to lead a strong field in this long distance event.
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Bowling Quiet Christmas Week In Boston Leagues
Holiday break pauses major circuits and many smaller groups with no contests. The weekly roll of honor is omitted and no notable scores. readable results show minor bowlers at St. Mary's and Boulevard with scores around 88 to 89.
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Mrs. Jane Cragin Dies in 93d Year
Norwood muses on a long life as Mrs. Jane Cragin dies at 93 in her daughter’s home Beech Street. Born in Boston she lived at Cragin & Sheldon boat builders family and moved to Norwood in 1862. She kept sharp memory and enjoyed outdoor walks even past 90 before dying of pneumonia after a cold.
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Ginger Is Back In Form Beaumont Ready To Play His Best
Honey Creek Wisconsin reports that Clarence Beaumont Boston Nationals center fielder is in top shape for next season. He says his leg is as sound as ever after fall work on his stock farm and will be ready to play the limit from opening day. Beaumont notes past slumps due to injury and management tensions but remains committed to baseball and a strong return season.
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Beaumont and Ritchey Leave Pittsburg After Season
Pittsburg stars Ritchey damaged by a broken rib and Beaumont sent home after a clash with management. Beaumont predicts a comeback season, claiming a strengthened leg and sharper batting eye. Bowerman praised as a hard worker while Kelley doubted Beaumont’s effort during a rough series.
Vagrant Tells of Fortune and Vagrancy Sentence
William Jefferson Powell, claiming a half million-dollar inheritance, awaits a fortune at 25 while serving 180 days in the workhouse on a vagrancy charge. He recounts a military career in the Army and Navy and a desertion fined in San Diego.
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Longboat Baptism Ruled Irregular by Anglican Church
Toronto dispatch reports Tom Longboat and Lauretta Maracle faced an Anglican ruling deeming their baptism irregular due to lack of evidence of conversion. Arch bishop Sweatman cited irregularities. plans for a Mas Sey Hall wedding were halted while manager Tom Flanagan seeks a minister.
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Oppose Change Of Teachers In Franklin School Class
Melrose December 27 The School Board will consider a petition from eighth grade pupils and their parents to retain Miss Lillian Runnells as teacher. She is popular and has taught the Franklin School eighth grade for three years. Her promotion to assistant principal takes effect after the vacation, met with regret from parents.
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Wounds Sweetheart and Hills Himself Wounds Sweetheart
Lawrence W. Peters aged 25 killed himself in an Alexandria boarding house after shooting his sweetheart Jennie W. Beaudette 21. Jealousy prompted the attack. Beaudette a former Hartford resident likely to recover. Peters' parents reside at Providence R I.
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Lynn House Twice Afire in Two-Alarm Blaze
Two fires at 25 Amity Street in Lynn wrecked Patrick Ward’s home within hours sparking panics among nearby tenements. Firefighter John Connelly, overcome by smoke during a rescue, was saved by colleagues and sent to Lynn Hospital. A second blaze drew crowds as flames lit the sky. both fires were deemed suspicious and under state fire marshal investigation.
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Manila Nine Defeats All-Americans 4 to 3 in Orient Tour
Manila December 27. Lieutenant Johnson's army team edged the All-American squad 4 to 3. It is the sole defeat for the All-Americans during their Orient tour.
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Orient
Johnson
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