Yachtsmen Turn Down Sir Thomas
New York March 13. Speculation swirls in yacht ing circles over the unnamed English challenger for the America's Cup. Lipton’s brief challenge failed after a length prescription of seventy five feet for both boats. Observers expect another challenge within a month. Lipton may press anew to keep the deed gift constraints. Vessel owners at the New York Yacht Club hope a different challenger emerges.
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Glidden Tour to Start in Mill City
Minneapolis will host the Glidden tour start with Dr E Dutton of the American Automobile Association outlining the national committee. Louis W. Hill of the Great Northern is the first entrant, and the route hinges on the Minneapolis organization. A petition seeks government permission for entrants to pass Yellowstone park, potentially routing the tour to Yellowstone then Glacier Park via the Park-to-Park road.
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Marquard Signs With Giants For Spring Practice
Richard Le Marque, known as Rube Marquard, and his wife will travel from San Francisco to Marlin Springs Texas for spring training with McGraws Giants. He announced the signing yesterday, noting a substantial salary increase with the deal.
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Texas
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Wisconsin to enter four-oar crew at Hudson regatta
Madison March 13 Coach Vail of the University of Wisconsin oarsmen announced that for the first time in ten years the Badgers will field a four-oar crew at the Hudson regatta. The varsity and freshmen crews and the new quarter are training daily in the gym.
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Madison to Have $1,000,000 Field
Chicago dispatch reports University of Wisconsin plans a $1,000,000 athletic field to replace Camp Randall with a lakefront site on Mendota. Alumni and students push the project. director George W. Ehler will discuss progress with Madison UW club Friday night. The enclosure aims to rival Yale and Harvard facilities.
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Tomah Hs Plays Secret Practice At Sparta Armory
Tomah high school journeyed to Sparta Wisconsin for a hush hush practice game on the Armory floor aimed to prep for a Friday night clash with La Crosse. The move sparked debate about its legitimacy and raised questions about rules and secrecy around the arrangement. Local coach Otto Seiler expressed indifference but concern lingered over the secrecy.
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When a Man Is Not Afraid of the Cook Her Wife
A wry note on marriage and power contrasts a fearless wife with suffragette claims to vote. It suggests men distrust female independence while acknowledging domestic roles. The piece frames gender norms and political rights in a terse social commentary tone.
Training Camp Bingles From Across the Nation
A roundup of spring training notes from Marlin Texas to Bermuda Bermuda rain and dry spells affect workouts as players adapt to heat and fields. St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Arnold Houser suffers a dislocated hip while attempting a steal and will miss weeks. In Pensacola recruits overpower a Browns unit as Nap Regulars vow revenge after a 7 to 6 loss to the Yannigans. Weather and field conditions disrupt games from Corsicana to Waco and Austin as teams prepare for the season.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Stovall
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Corsicana
Houston
Pensacola
Fla
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Yannigans
Wilder Bates
Owensboro
Bowling records fall at Toledo in 13th international event
The 13th annual international bowling tournament in Toledo Ohio ended with records toppled. The Knispels of St Paul won first place and a $600 prize after posting the first ever 3,000 score in the five man event. The Overlands of Toledo finished second after leading until that moment.
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Overlands
Gotch Agrees to Leave Retirement for Big Match
Chicago reports promoter excitement over a comeback by Champion Gotch. Emil Klank says Gotch willing to exit retirement for about $20,000 to fight George Lurich, with a rematch versus Lemarin possibly in Kansas City and Chicago.
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