Marathon Ace Dorando Dorando Capitulates to Longboat
In New York on December 15 1904 Tom Longboat won the Madison Square Garden marathon with a dramatic finish over Dorando Pietri. Dorando collapsed near the end as Longboat surged ahead to claim the title in 2 hours 45 minutes 5.25 seconds after a grueling 26 miles 385 yards.
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Tom Longboat
Madison Square Garden
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Longboat
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Durando
John J. Hayes
Hayes
Local skaters challenge Pony Joe Altman in rematch race
Seven speed skaters have entered or shown interest in a rematch with Pony Joe Altman after his wins in the one mile handicap and city title at the New Music Hall rink. Entrants include Joe Sefferino Bert Springer Hans Mayer Arthur White Bud Springer Ross Towers and Albert Clodes. Special prizes will be awarded by Manager Station for first second and third places.
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Joe” Altman
New Music Hall
Altman
Alt‘man
Joe Sefferino
Bert Springer
Hans Mayer
Arthur White
Bud Springer
Ross Towers
Albert Clodes
Manager Station
Nashville Gets Pennant After Southern League Meeting
The Southern Baseball League executive committee awarded the pennant to Nashville after Charles Frank withdrew his protest over the Leans Montgomery game in New Orleans on Sept 13. The Stockdale case remained closed with pitcher suspended already. W M Kavanaugh of Little Rock was elected president and secretary treasurer. T Crawford of Shreveport named vice president as Mobile hosts the spring meeting.
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Tenn
Southern Baseball League
Charles Frank
New Orleans
Frank
Stockdale
Memélub
W. M. Kavanaugh
Little Rock
Dent
The
Association of Baseball Clubs
T. Crawford
Shreveport
Bhen
Mobile
Los Angeles County Bans Poolrooms Outside Cities
Los Angeles County supervisors pass an ordinance banning poolrooms and places betting on races outside incorporated cities. It makes wagering a misdemeanor with a $500 fine and five to six months in jail, excluding areas within Arcadia where Santa Anita Race Course operates.
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Los Angeles County
Los Angeles
Cal
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Sant Anita
Arcadia
Michigan Wisconsin football game talks reportedly opened
Ann Arbor officials say negotiations have begun between the athletic authorities of the University of Michigan and the University of Wisconsin for a football contest next season. The discussions aim to arrange terms for a game between the two programs, with arrangements still unsettled.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
University of Wisconsin
Hutchina Denies Report On Negotiations
Dr. O P Seilie, director of the pair ot ape n, today denied reports of negotiations being in progress. The former remained out, and details were not disclosed.
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Ae Ee
P. Seilié
Barron Leads as Frank Sheet Faces Heatece Garage Challenge
The report notes Barron in control with a late surge and multiple score markers. Jack Kurleman and John Deters issued challenges to the winner after the match while Deters threatened a citywide dispute over prize money and partner choice.
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Frank
Theatece
Jack Kurleman
John Deters
Megtch
Deters
Detters
President-elect Taft Discusses Golf with Walter J Travis
The article notes President-elect William H Taft spent time with Walter J Travis amateur champion, sharing a golf discussion. It mentions Travis as a foremost golf expert and records Tafts interest in royal and ancient game. J G Schmidlapp of Cincinnati also visited Taft at his residence for a lengthy chat.
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William H. Tatt
Walter J. Travis
United States
J. G. Schmidlapp
Cincinnati
Taft
Yale Men Congratulate Taft Dinner Cable
Tokyo reports graduates of Yale University held a dinner to congratulate Judge Taft. A cable with congratulations was sent to Taft and he replied with thanks for the good wishes.
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Yale
Taft
Tokyo
Yale University
City Park to Stage Test Antiracing Race in New Orleans
New Orleans officials plan a test case on the Locke antiracing law. Samuel F. Heaslip of the New Orleans Jockey Club says a match race at City Park will be held with one book on the result. Edward Corrigan backs rapid horse delivery and a spring race meeting if the law is struck down.
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Commercial Tribune
New Orleans
Louisiana
Samuel F. Heaslip
Heaslip
Edward Corrigan
City Park
Corrigan
Pajorita Wins Rebel Handicap at Emeryville in Clever Style
Pajorita led early and dominated the Rebel handicap at Emeryville, defeating Berry Maid while Bell Weber finished third. Forerunner won the fifth race as a 6 to 1 shot, Kelowna runner-up. Track dried to slow pace with favorites and second choices faring well.
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Emeryynke
Berry Maid
Bell Weber
Forerunner
Kelowna
Frank Lubbock
St. Francis
Mentry
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Nedzy
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Rose Queen
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Trois Temp
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Bubbling Water
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Little Sis
Joe Rose
Fanelli Hall
Golden Oriole
Strike Out
Kishor W
Strike
Middie
Angel Face
Oakland Racecard Stakes and Selling Entries
Oakland, December 15. First race features selling two year olds at five furlongs with horses including Johnny White and Street Singer. Second race lists six furlongs with Derdom and Prince Brutus among entrants. Third to sixth races cover selling mares and futurity entries, with weights and participants such as El Paso, Micaela, Grace G, Be Brief, Exchequer, Star Wave, and Keep Moving.
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Deviser
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Be Brief
Fireball
Exchequer
Gene Russell
Sophomore
Star Wave
Curriculum
Standover
Sid Silver
Belle Kinney
Duke of Orleans
Yank
Military Man
Belchamber
Keep Moving
Wap
Gargantua
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Clamor
Figent
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Tag Daughter
Dr. Holzberg
Creation
Almenderes Park Racing Results Report
Havana race card from Almenderes Park shows six furlongs wins for Elder with Den of Dawn second and Charley Tusk third in 1 18. Roseberg NI leads five and one half furlongs with Misa F second and Charlotte Hamilton third in 1 12. Halifax wins five and one half. Trey of Spades second Font third in 1 19. Water Cooler takes one and one quarter mile. Laughing Eyes second Malediction third in 2 14. ee wins six furlongs. Select second Carraugh third in 1 06.
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Almenderes Park
Elder
den of Dawn
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Roseberg NI
Fi Misa F
Charlotte Hamilton
Halifax
Trey of Spades
Font
Papke Kelly Bout Ends In Draw After Grueling 25 Rounds
Hugo Kelly of Chicago and Billy Papke, former middleweight champion, battled 25 rounds in Los Angeles at the Jeffries Verne arena. Referee James J. Jeffries awarded a draw, Kelly unmarked, Papke battered with eyes swollen and cheekbones swollen. Crowd of 4,500 protested the verdict as both fighters remained fierce to the finish.
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Cal
Hugo Kelly
Chicago
Billy Papke
Jeffries Vernon
James J. Jeffries
Kelly
Papke
Jeffries
Illinois Thunderbolt
Moran Defeats Neal in Twelve Rounds for Featherweight Claim
Boston report notes Owen Moran, claiming England’s featherweight title, defeated Frankie Neal, asserting the Pacific coast championship, over twelve rounds at the Armory Athletic Club with Moran dominating from start to finish.
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England
Frankie Neal
Pacific Coast
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Sullivan Knocks Out McNeil in Featherweight Bout
In Little Rock on December 15, Tommy Sullivan defeated Jimmy McNeil the Australian featherweight champion in two rounds with a sharp finish in the third. McNeil started strong but Sullivan controlled the pace and landed a decisive blow to the jaw for the KO.
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Ark
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Tommy Sullivan
Jimmy McNeil
Australia
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Sullivan
Notter to Ride in the West
Joe Notter, successful jockey for James R. Keene, sails for California to end American turf engagements. He will ride for C. E. Ellison until Feb. 20, then return to sail for Europe to ride in Germany next season.
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America
New York
Joe Notter
James R. Keene
California
C. E. Ellison
Europe
Germany
Arnst Becomes World Sculling Champion
R Arnst of New Zealand defeated W Webb of New Zealand to win the world sculling title by eight lengths. Time 19 minutes 62 seconds for a 3 ½ mile course at Wanganui in the North Island.
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R. Arnst
New Zealand
W. Webb
Ganzel Named Manager of Rochester Eastern League Club
Rochester New York December 15 John Ganzel former manager of the Cincinnati National League baseball team has been engaged as manager of the Rochester club of the Eastern league.
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N. Y
John Ganzel
Cincinnati
Stanley Fay wins Tropico handicap at Santa Anita park
Stanley Fay dominates the Tropico handicap mile at Santa Anita, defeating Dandelion and Green Seal as Magazine faltered at the start. Montgomery sets a new track record in race five with a 1:51 for the mile and furlong, while other races feature multiple winners and close results across six events.
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Yogglebug
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Willie Grege
Commission Approves Change to Drafting Period Dates
The national commission met in New York on December 7 1908 and approved the National Association request to shorten the major league drafting period to September 1 to September 15 each year. The change was recommended to both the American and National Leagues and their assent followed. Aug Herrmann.
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New York
J. H. Farrel
National Association
Fever Threatens the Meat Supply
The foot and mouth disease spreads in four states New York Pennsylvania Maryland and Michigan prompting strict quarantines. Officials with the agricultural department mobilize veterinarians disinfectants and inspections to prevent broader losses in cattle sheep and swine and protect interstate commerce.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
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Canada
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Rere
New Jersey
Congress
United States
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
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Rhode Island
Portland
New England
Frederic J. Haskin
Firefighter Saves Man From Burning Lunch Stand
Fire broke out at the northwest corner of Eighth and Depot streets as flames poured from a lunch stand. Station House Kee Halicke of the Fourth Police district rushed inside, saved Alfred Robinson who slept inside, breaking a glass window and door with his fist. Halicke severed a vein in his wrist while rescuing him. The blaze started from a gas jet igniting the wooden counter. Engine Company No. 25 extinguished the fire, loss listed as 25.
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Haucke
Purses Reported Stolen From Department Store Victims
Mrs. Hannon of 1570 Dudley Street lost a pocket book containing $35. Mrs. H Fitspatrick of 21 South Crescent Avenue had both purse and $70 taken. Miss Jenna Ro of 1525 York Street Newport lost a purse of $6. Miss Nettie Funck of 2218 No Lane reported purse and $4 stolen.
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H. Fitspatrick
South Crescent Avenue
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York Street
Newport
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Barbers Union Elects Officers After Vote Count
The journeymen barbers union held an election and chose Gustave Beyler as President O A Schuhardt as Vice President Joseph Meyung as Financial Secretary Charles Mer as Treasurer Ken Aide as Recording Secretary F Bauman as Aucalent Siereoan Olstein as Trustee George Embers Jean Mongin Charles John Meyung Rexecutive Bishop and Hi over 20 votes were cast or reported in the tally.
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Gustave Beyler
Dent
O. A. Schuhardt
Joseph Meyung
Charles Mer
Ken
F. Bauman
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