New Stock Cars Show Little Change From 1909 Models
New York January 9. Madison Square Garden hosted hundreds of manufacturers and technicians evaluating the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers offerings. Most stock cars remain similar to last year, though body construction has advanced with torpedo styles and luxury limousines. Prices range from 2500 to 7500 dollars, with some over 10000. The show highlights include Packard and Pierce designs and a notable E R Thomas trophy presentation to Colonel E R Thomas with drivers George Miller and George Schuster applauded.
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Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers
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Paris
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Marathon talk of athletes and the long race critique
Arthur Durrey notes the six day bike race in Germany to stop after testers failed for the army. He cites Bernie Wefers as lately deceased but with NYAC alive and coaching. He comments on Dorando, Shrubb, Sparrow, Ballard, McGrath, Sheridan and the SAAC prize plans, urging closer look at local clubs and events.
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al Shrubb
Dorando
Canada
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Sparrow
Matt McGrath
Martin Sheridan
Hopkins
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Answers to Queries on Sports Records and Letters
The note cites fastest hundred yards at 9.35 seconds with wind-free timing and mentions a Charlestown bridge swim to Boston Light in 2h 40m by Alois Anderle. It also records George Bonhag indoor three mile best at 15m 43s and asks about wrestling at S B A C in 125 and 145 pounds. The letter from Campello criticizes a Detroit Club Carrigan vs Gibson comparison and coaching Cubs.
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Charlestown Bridge
Boston Light
Alois Anderle
George Bonhag
Edward Hopkins
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Arthur Duffy
Sky
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Gibson
Hanna Cook
Brockton
Charley Murphy
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M. Young
Brookton
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Oldfield Breaks Record on a California Track
Barney Oldfield driving a Benz racer at Ascot park mile track set world circular track records for two three four and five miles. His five mile time was 4 24 1 5, surpassing Ralph Te Palma's 4 26 mark.
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Los Angeles
Barney Oldfield
Ascot Park
Ralph Te Palma
Week of Fight Fans Bouts Across Cities
A list of boxing bouts scheduled this week across multiple venues. Notable matchups include Sam Langford against Dixie Kid in Memphis and Patsy Brannigan facing Johnny Conlon in Pittsburg, with several other paid events in Salem Utica New York Denver and Boston.
Boston boxing week promises strong cards at Armory A A
A busy Boston boxing week centers on the Armory A A where Dave Deshler faces Young Loughrey in a 10 round main event Tuesday. Honey Mellody meets Kyle Whitney Friday at the American A C as the club opens new quarters in the North End. Salem, Lymanville, Webster, and other venues feature actions with Boxers like Sam Langford and Jack Johnson noted in local rings.
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Dixie Kid
Memphis
Patsy Brannigan
Johnny Conlon
Pittsburg
Billy Keely
Jack Grant
Young Men’s Club
Salem
Lilly Allen
Tommy Morrissey
Utica
Tommy Murphy
Joe Bedell
New York
Dave Deshler
Young Loughrey
Young Cahill
Fred Magsuire
Peck Leftover
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Billy Nixon
Billy Clark
Armory A. A
Harry Stone
Dick Nelson
Mike MecNamara
Harry Powers
Lymansville
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Howard Baker
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Battling Hurley
Cy Smith
Schenectady
Jack Fitzgerald
Conny Smith
Jerry Gaines
Morris Lemoyne
Webster
Apollo A. C
Frankie Neil
Young Britt
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A. C
North End
Honey Mellody
Kyle Whitney
Standard A. C
Maurice Lemoyne
Sam
Philadelphia
Deshler
Loughrey
Dave
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America A. C
Mellody
Whitney
Honey
Detroit Americans Sign Jay Kirke For Infield Tryout
President Navin of the Detroit Americans signed Jay Kirke formerly of Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania who played second base last year. He is expected to be tested at infield positions in the coming season.
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Mike Murphy
Penn
Quaker City
Murphy
Ballard
Detroit
President Navin
Detroit Americans
Jay Kirke
Wilkesbarre
Kirke
Murphy 10 Holds His Star in Chicago Trade Talk
Chicago club chief C Webb Murphy reports no progress in trade talks with Cincinnati. Murphy defends Brown's value, criticizes Griff for old bad trades, says Manager Chance may push further offers and Chicago players unlikely to move before the schedule meeting.
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Griffith
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Redland Tribe
Murphy
Foxy Griff
Grifith
Chance
New York Highlanders
St. Louis Browns
3000 Enjoy Ice Sports At Newton
Three thousand skaters crowded the Charles River at Newton today as ice was excellent and weather mild. A long stretch from Jefferson Street to Fanueil offered solid ice for ice hockey and other winter sports with teams competing throughout the day.
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Charles River
Jefferson Street
Faneuil
Allston Malden Alley Honors Highlight Week
Allston and Malden teams receive weekly alley honors led by Hollis and McPherson achievements. Top totals include 628 in three string and 380 in eight string events across Newton Suburban and Odd Fellows leagues with McPherson and Whitney noted for individual results.
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