Ancient pastime of horse racing captivates many worldwide
The Horse Association of America links global interest in racing to an inherited human instinct for speed and endurance. Tracing origins to ancient Arabians, the article notes thoroughbred development through selective racing over 300 years, influencing breeds like the American standard bred and Morgan. It highlights the enduring allure of horses and their speed as a shared human fixation.
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Horse Association of America
England
Stadiums to house monster crowds in 1923 plans
New York reports rising enthusiasm for outdoor sports especially baseball and football. Plans foresee 500000 total seating with 216000 in four large arenas including Polo Grounds Yankee Stadium and Ebbetts Field. Baker Field and Columbia stadium developments may boost fall football use. Army Navy clashes possible at Yankee Stadium with Syracuse and Pittsburgh agreeing to play there.
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New York
Metropolitan
Polo Grounds
Yankee Stadium
Bbbets
Baker Field
Columbia
Bronx
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Jigta Streets
Broadway
Syracuse
Pittsburgh
Notre Dame to Play Princeton in 1923 Schedule
Notre Dame announces a 1923 football schedule with Princeton in Princeton on October 20. It includes games with West Point, Georgia Tech, Nebraska and Carnegie Tech. The Army game on October 18 moves to New York City and Notre Dame opens September 29 and closes November 23.
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Notre Dame
Ind
University of Notre Dame
Princeton Universty
Princeton
Tech
West Point
Georgia Tech
Nebraaia
Carnegie Tech
Army
New York City
Wheelers Lead in 9 to 4 Victory over Columbus
The Wheelers girls basketball team defeated Columbus 9 to 4 yesterday. Lineup includes Wheeler players Miss Gillette, Mink Eisenman, Miss Steffy, Russ Ehiarellio, Miss Giabonato and Miss Wendell. Columbus lineup features Miss Maritone, Petronas, Miss Gilmore, Miss Grant, and Miss Wendell.
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Wheeler Sehvel
Columbus
Wheeler
Miss Gillette
Mink Eisenman
Miss Steffy
Russ Ehiarellio
Giabonato
Michigan star Kirk improves after car crash in Ypsilanti
Bernard Kirk University of Michigan football star and All American end was reported by physicians to be improving after an automobile accident in Ypsilanti Michigan. Initial reports said his skull was fractured but later said the condition had improved with no further details available.
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Ypsilanti
Mich
Bernard Kirk
University of Michigan
Physicans
Mor A
Menin
Kirk
International yacht races and track stars announced
Chicago Yacht Club to clash with Cuban yachtsmen on Lake Michigan and off Havana for a trophy. Senor Francis I Caballero announces. Also New York notes feature Forl Johnson and Wille Riteia set to duel in AAU and mile events. Invitations issued to Walter Higgins and Abel Kiviat among others for February meets. West Point and Notre Dame football game slated for New York in 1923.
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Chicago Yacht Club
Ywalt
Francis I
Caballero
Lake Michigan
Havana
New York
Forl Johnson
Pittsburgh Star
Willie Riteia
Brooklyn
Wiles A
Jote Ray
Walter Higgins
John Romig
Rey Baker
Jates College
Kendrie, M. T
Ray Watson
Kansas City A
Abel Kiviat
Two New Records Set In Odd Fellows Bowling League
Two new marks were posted last night at Arcade alleys in the Odd Fellows Bowling league. Anderson of Pequonnock set a three string record 283 and tied high single 150 while Pequonnock team posted 690 for the team total. The Pequonnocks strengthened their hold on first place by sweeping all three games.
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Anderson
Pequonnok
Pequonnock
Ading Wopewages
Pequonnocks
Frisch Declines Union Presidential Bid
New York Dec 22 Infielder Frank Frisch of the Giants says he will decline office if elected to head the new Baseball Players Union. The decision follows a ballot underway, with Frisch paired with George Byrne of the Reds and duck Fournier of the Cardinals in discussions. Giants secretary James Tierney announced Frisch fears his name could imply support for the new group.
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New York
Frank Vrisch
Giants
George Byrne
Cincinnati Reds
Duck Fournier
St. Louis
New Baseball Players Union
Mall
James Tierney
Fiich
Greb Eyes OK Declares Ahead of New Year's Bout
Heavyweight title hopeful Harry Gren challenges Capt Bo Roper as he trains in New York. Gren refutes claims of eye trouble citing prior repairs after hospital stay. Also notes Webster basketball victory over Real School with lineup details and score 24 to 15.
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Pittehursh
Harry Gren
Merit
Capt Bo Roper
Hieer
George Engelin
New York
Gren
Bob Buffalo
Websters
Bailey
Marcantano
Webster's
Webster
Ataril
Marcantoni If
Zezo
Reich
Zarking
Read
Garrett
Wierson
If Christensen
Dalsenberg
Treadwell
Gibbons Offered Dempsey Bout by York Promoter
St Paul report says local heavyweight Tommy Gibbons, who recently outpointed Billy Miske, has received a match offer from a New York promoter with Dempsey. Gibbons stated he would accept dates and terms allowing a Dempsey fight, insisting no delay in signature if conditions suit.
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St. Paul
Tommy Gibbons
Billy Miske
York
Jack Dempsey
Gibbons
Dempsey
Staples There Bicycle Show At Regiment Armory
Local bicycle enthusiasts show interest in the coming Bicycle Show to be held at Regiment Armory from the 12th to the 17th. Motors and accessories are part of the event and organizers report strong crowd appeal.
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Ath Regiment Armory
McQuillan to report to Giants camp after car accident
Haehte McQuillan plans to report at the Giants camp after his automobile accident despite inquiries about his condition. McGraw expects him to be a standby in 1923 and ready to work.
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McQuillan
Giants
McGraw
Nutmegger in Pinehurst golf final clash
Connecticut golfers Scofield of Stamford and R C Shannon of Massapequa reach the Pinehurst final. Scofield defeated John D Armstrong of New London and Shannon beat John D Chapman of Greer to win 3 up with 2 to play.
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Connecticut
Pinehurst
Todsy Edwins. Scofield
Stamford
R. C. Shannon
Massapequa
Scofield
John D. Armstrong
New London
Shannon
John D. Chapman
Greerwich
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