Metropolitan Motor Speedway And City Speed Limits Debate
New York officials consider a 15 mph city speed limit with imprisonment risks. Dodge Bros. prep a small six cylinder car for market. A 500 mile international speedway race is planned for July 4 1913 by Fred J Wagner at a 2 mile brick Metropolitan Motor Speedway near New York. Army tests show motor trucks complement the mule not replace it in rough country.
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Johnson Edges Flynn In Tumultuous Title Bout
In a foul plagued bout at least two fighters clashed as John Johnson defeated Jim Flynn by decision after ten rounds. Johnson used uppercuts and holds while Flynn answered with repeated butting and bloodied the canvas as police intervened to end the contest.
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Land of Nod
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State Police
Disbrow Sets New Mile Beating Record at Old Orchard
Louis Disbrow shattered the mile record with a 35.1 second flying start at Old Orchard Me. He drove a Jay Eye Lee Case car. Later he won the 6.10 mile race beating Joe Matson in a Fiat and Dave Lewis in a Stutz.
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Tide Ends Century Car Race After 75 Miles
The Stutz driven by Dave Lewis leads at 75 miles but heavy surf halts the 100 mile race. Berkshire’s Harry Grant and Neil Whalen in National remain running as earlier entrants retire. Disbrow's record pace in the mile trials and Rutherford's five mile win highlight a day dominated by drifting conditions and safety concerns.
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Commercial Towboat Team Wins Austin Barbour Cup Game
The Commercial Towboat Company baseball team defeated the Boston Towboat Boat Club 24 to 14 at Lexington Park yesterday afternoon. A banquet followed the game.
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Wolgast Retains Lightweight Title in Vernon Arena
Wolgast won a decision over Joe Rivers in the 13th round with referee Jack Welch aiding. Rivers dominated most rounds, but Wolgast used fouls to save himself, prompting his camp to flee in a hurry from Vernon Arena, California.
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Controversial Foul Decides Lightweight Title Fight
In round thirteen Wolgast battered and bleeding struck Rivers in the groin, and Rivers’ counter left dropped Wolgast. Referee Welch counted Wolgast out and ruled him winner amid boos and threats. Rumors of a prebetting upheaval sparked fury. Welch later denied declaring bets off. The controversial decision harms California boxing reputation and many see Rivers as the rightful champion.
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Rivers KOfalls to Wolgast in disputed finish
Rivers led with strong early rounds but a late groin foul by Wolgast went uncalled. Referee Welch awarded the victory to Wolgast amid claims of robbery by Rivers' camp, with Levy denouncing the decision as the worst in American boxing history.
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Duffeys Column on Boxing Stars and Olympic Hopes
Duffey discusses Jack Johnson still holding the heavyweight title and rivals Burns Flynn Langford Ketchel and Artha, noting police stoppages and rounds. He cites Olympic sprint betting on Armie Howard and Ralph Craig, praises Irving Howe, questions Palzer Wells age claim, and praises American sprint and middle distance prospects for Stockholm.
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Awaited A A U track titles and local games date
The piece notes no A A U championship announcement yet and suggests Sept 20 21 for likely dates after Olympic duties. It mentions amateur games at Oak Island and Revere on July 6 under Father Mathew Society with entry blanks via J Frank Facey Cambridgeport. It also references a planned July 10 Swedish Olympic meet between Abel Kiviat and John Paul Jones and a Johnson Flynn bout ending in a KO if stopped for safety.
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McGoorty Wins as Police Halt Last Round Scuffle
The Eddie McGoorty knockout bout with Brown in Benton Harbor was stopped by Sheriff Johnson in the 10th round. Fighters and officials were arrested for alleged violations of Michigan boxing law. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons plans to take the case to the State Supreme Court. McGoorty dominated but Brown showed grit.
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