Surprising season ahead in major league baseball
A look at the unpredictable early states of the season notes big swings in form across both leagues. It highlights veteran star Lave Cross as an example of shifting fortunes and mentions possible exciting matchups with Chicago youth prospects challenging current leaders.
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Oldfield Eyes Cheyenne Trials Against World Records
Barney Oldfield the Speed King looks to May 11 at Cheyenne for a chance to lower all world short distance records in his 200 horsepower Benz racing machine. The Cheyenne speedway is billed as the longest artificial course built for auto racing and success here would boost publicity for the track. Oldfield and his team plan a Salt Lake City stop this week before the event.
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Indianapals
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Gotch Plans Two Warmups Before May 20 Chicago bout
Champion Frank Gotch to wrestle two practice partners in Rageweits before returning to Chicago to complete training for his May 20 match with Zbysco. He states he will wrestle Zbysco at 205 1 2 pounds.
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Zbisco
Gotch
Zby‘seo
Western league owner threatens team withdrawal over support
Tip O Nell of the Western league said Nes ea fa. unless better backing is found the local club may be withdrawn. Owner Higgins claims the franchise has underperformed for the last two seasons and would forego the team in favor of Oklahoma City which has sought league admission.
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Tip O'Nell
Higgins
Oklahoma City
Speed King Oldfield Aims for Dream Mile at Cheyenne
The article describes Oldfield testing a 20 horsepower motor device named OMfield dubbed the fastest thing in the world. He previously set a Florida coast speed record and claims potential mile times around 33 seconds at Cheyenne if weather cooperates, comparing to others’ marks.
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Oldfield
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Atlanta
Indianapolis
King Barney Leads Record Smashers In Big Race Card
An electrical device will be launched to signal the event as King Barney and his world record smashing marvel headline a card of professional drivers. The program includes several local races alongside the headlining lineup.
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King Barney
Marvel
Johnson Wins Over Jeffries A Distant Prospect In Betting
Denver sporting figure E W Dickerson reports Johnson odds favoring him over Jeffries, noting Chicago bettors widely back Johnson and that Jeffries remains a strong challenger in training. Dickerson cites regional wagers, training progress, and diverse opinions from eastern cities about the heavyweight match prospects.
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E. W. Dickerson
Sporting Authority
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Jeffries
Johnson
Chicago
Sayeed
Wedinsa
Eight Events On Motor Club Race Meeting Program
The program lists eight events including motorcycles and car races with purses, time trials by notable drivers Ben Kuracher and Barney Oldfield, and match races. It notes purses, entry fees, world speed records, and a scratch start for the 25 mile handicap. The first event starts at 7:30? o'clock with no delay between events.
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Barney Oldfield
Vent
Knox
Ben Kurseher
Boxing card promises top action May 1 in Cheyenne
The Mage ey Schoel vs Joe Seiger boxing show on May 1 in Cheyenne pledges clean rules no shouting no smoking or belting and a strict prefight medical exam. The ring will be heavily padded and the event aims to entertain the many visitors and locals with a well promoted windup fight card.
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Joe Seiger
Denver
Cheyenne
Oldfield
Exhibition Pricing for Local Event Draws Crowds
Readers are told admission at the event ranges from $1 to $2 and $8 for seating, with the notice noting every seat in the hall should offer a good view. The language emphasizes value and the appeal of the exhibition to attract attendees.
Baseball Scores and Postponements Across the League
The American League slate was hit by cold conditions with multiple games postponed including Boston at Philadelphia and a Boston-Philadelphia tilt in 14 innings. Standings show Detroit and Washington amid varied results as other cities report delays and rescheduled contests.
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Cleveland
St. Dona
Dargucns
Philadelphia
Omaha Manager Quits After Poor Start
Topeka Kans May 4 William Fox manager and second baseman of the Omaha Western League team has resigned due to a poor season start with only two wins in ten. Owner Rourke will manage from the bench and Fox will continue to play on the team.
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Theam
Topeka
Kans
William Fox
Rourke
Fox
Deadlock on Referee Choice for Mjffries Johnson Fight
In San Francisco May 4 a meeting to select a referee for the July 4 Mijffries Johnson bout ended in a deadlock. Johnson pushed for Graney or Welch, while Berger backed Eddie Smith of Oakland. Johnson cited a prior disputed decision by Smith. He announced plans to begin training next week.
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San Francisco
Mjffries
Big Black
Fire eater escapes cremation in park rescue
Randii Mundl a Hindu fire eater broke a bottle of ether during rehearsal and was engulfed by flames. He ran into a park where a passerby hurled him into a fountain, saving his life from the burning fuel.
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New York
Randii Mundl
New York Pays Fortunes for Care of Insane Hospitals
Albany with Comptroller Williams releases a ten year report showing New York state total expenditures of 342 million for a decade and disbursements of 926 million. The largest item is support for state hospitals for the insane costing 54 million.
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New York
Albany
Williams
Rey Celpis
Bar and Bottle Ban Signed by Massachusetts Governor
Boston May 4 Gov Draper signed the bar and bottle ban prohibiting sale of liquor by the glass and by the bottle over the same bar. Effect to be felt about one year from now, with dates in May.
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Boston
Gov. Draper
Hoensig
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