Silent Revels of the Most Sleepless Chess Club in Gotham
In Carnegie Hall the Manhattan Chess Club hosts nightly, candle lit play that lasts past dawn. Veterans like Paul Murphy and Capablanca loom in legends as lawyers, judges, bankers, and actors seek quiet duels among twenty two tables, trophies, and multilingual library amid gas and electric light shortages.
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Gotham
Silent Carouse
Manhattan
Chess Club
Murphy
Capablanca
Cuba
Columbia ‘University
Lasker
Manhattan Chess Club
William Travers Jerome
Cheas
Hindustan
Persia
Shah
Budd Example Set by Prize Fighters
New York October 17 prize fighters Battling Nelson Billy Papke Leach Cross and Rudolph Anholz are cited as shining examples of generosity and responsibility. Nelson funds college for his brother while Papke builds a home for his family. Anholz aids his brother and sends him to school in Davenport Iowa. Cross supports his father with his earnings, highlighting a path from hardship to philanthropy.
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New York
Battling Nelson
Billy _Papke
Leach Cross
Rudolph Anholz
Nelson
California
Billy Papke
Sporting
George Memsic
Los Angeles
Germany
Davenport
Early aviation forecast as navy auxiliary and trials
United States aims to field heavier-than-air flying machines for naval use with bids for 45 to 50 mph craft and four to five hour endurance. A French firm orders fifty aeroplanes on Wright patent rights, while a $5 000 prize for crossing the British Channel remains open until December 31, 1909. Orville Wright’s injury at Ft Meyer shows slow recovery but potential return to experiments.
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United States
Wright
Wilbur Wright
Paris
Lemans
Hudson Maxim
Royal Polytechnic School of
Naples
Orville Wright
Ft. Meyer
Washington
Woodburns Slip to Second as Highlands Lead Grows
In Hamilton County Bowling League action the Woodburns drop to second place while Highlands surge. The piece examines how confidence shifts and how enthusiasm can affect late frames, noting misjudgments by the leading team. George Fries now leads individual average, edging Westhoff.
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Woodburns
Highlands
George Fries
Westhoff
Sheriff Hamann's Five Tops Five-Man Bowling Score Record
In the Grand Enterprise Bowling League the Sheriff Hamann five rolled 1 032 to beat Chick George’s 1 022 high total. St Krollmann's Five still leads with one loss, while Pflueger's Five and Baschang No 1 vie for second. Granger's Five miss two key players, and Sharpsburg Club averages around 870 for nine games. Pressler's Coffee sits last as promoters add George Kopp to boost the team. North Cincinnati League teams post strong scores and tight standings.
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Grand Enterprise Bowling League
Sheriff Hamann
Chick George
Sheriff's
Pflueger
Baschang
St. Krollmann
Granger
Sharpsburg
Pressler
George Kopp
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Custon
Carrell Ae
J. Mathein
Fries
Weer
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McPeak Ewe Reeee
Strottman
Grupenhof
Oriental League
Westhoff Ween
Vornholt F. Reissinger
Teen
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Colliers
Ongorr
Robert
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Mason Preeee
Merchant
Davis
H. Kaiser
Steinmetz Antares
Granger Tee
St. Bernard Wee
A. Kaiser
Goetz Stern
Independent Ice Co
Krollmann’s
Baschang No
Brighton
Ances Peerless A. C
Pierano
Barron Macon
Sete
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Brenner
Ixli
Krollman
Ampler
H. Rivard
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Primrose Ed Merdessees
Doese Genetens
Lindens Fee
Progressive Ll Brenner
Riedlin
Covington Farr
Regal
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All-Elks
Eeeiereens
Pohlman
Fritz
Knorr
Monmouths
Lightning Bugs
Cyan le Fritz
Knarr
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Heer
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Fenders
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Arlingtons
Armbrust
Doyle
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Niehoffs
Campbell County League Shows Hot Bowling Talent
Campbell County League draws keen interest from fans as scores reveal strong bowlers and competitive standings. The report notes notable scoring and the excitement surrounding the bowling season.
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Campbell
Campbell County League
Central Fairmount League Standings Highlight Muldoons Lead
Muldoons hold a strong lead in the Central Fairmount League while the Fairmount Elks challenge for second. Teams post solid scores as the season unfolds in local play.
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Central Fairmount League
Muldoons
Fairmount Elks
Belleview wins Victor cup race at two miles
Irfaneh runs five furlongs in 1 01, beating Doug las Park record by three fifths of a second. Belleview takes the Victor cup over Besterling and Dr Simrall on a fast track as the day stays clear and warm. Multiple races follow with varied winners and payouts including Miss Crittenden and Marie Abe in six furlong and five furlong events respectively.
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Louisville
Irfaneh
Douglas Park
Belleview
Besterling
Dr. Simrall
Balbus
McGee
Vanen
Walsh
Deverich
Judge Treen
Mrs. Sewell
Pickens
Miss Crittenden
Butler
Sempronium
Charlotte Hamilton
Zarape
Civita
Wheatbread
Zeola
May Lutz
St. Aulaire
Proda
Stowaway
Battle Fleet
Glassner
Lignando
Brother Breeze
Tartarus
al Muller
Colloquy
Heidel
Berwick
Powers
Marie Abe
Kennedy
Anne McGee
Landlord
Mary
Orphan Lad
Glasner
Lady Baldur
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Wabash Athletic Association
Miller
Adams
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Bub
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L. T
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Wass
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Colbert
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M’pike
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Hoffman
Carnegie Hall
Palais Des Homards
Broadway
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Steinus
Rock
Chess “Club
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the Herald
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Martinez
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Dorhouse
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Berlin
Pillsbury
Dr. Lasker
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Leach
Aeronautics
Hamilton County Bowling League
Standing
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Woodburn
Cap
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Kloppenburg
C. Ge al Cio
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N.-C
North Cincinnati League
B. Wilde
A. Young
P. Ampler
McCann
William Kettacker
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Rekuar
Wigaseare
Evanston Muellers
Rosskopfs
Schmiesing
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Stags
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Reknar
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Sheldon
Niehoff’s
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Muellers
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C. League
W. L. FC
Elder
Seas
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Covington
Kenton County Bowling League
Dreyer’s League
Newport Bowling Association
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Five Eyes
Teddy Bears
Rebold
Poppe
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L. P.c. Phoenix
Settee
Wiedemann
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Phoenix
Star
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Fairmount Elks Speesee
Schwaegerle’s
Hagley
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Sperber’s
Eweee
Centrals
Elbisser’s
Naegele’s
Railroad Bowling League
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Big Four
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Serventh
Atonia Jockey Club
Fourth and
Fountain Square
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