American track and field muddle clouds Olympic team
In the wake of M. P. Halpin’s appointment as American Olympic manager, disputes over amateur status and ethics cloud U.S. track and field. The debate touches Ewry’s professionalism case, numbering football players, and the public’s role in college sports, while noting efforts by Sull ivan Whitney and the AAU to elevate amateurism. The piece also highlights progress in sports education, rifle safety for youth, conservation, and the rise of the automobile industry as context.
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Wagner Refuses Uniontown Hockey Offer After Baseball Salary
Pittsburg star Hans Wagner declined a proposal to organize a Uniontown hockey team and play four months for the same salary as his Pittsburg baseball contract. William McCormick offered the deal, hoping Wagner would join the Central Pennsylvania Hockey League. Wagner cited lingering rheumatism as the reason for refusal.
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Alonzo McDonald to Ship Horses from Lexington
Alonzo McDonald of Readville plans to ship his campaigning string of horses from Lexington to Alma, Alabama, on Monday after wintering there. He arrived to oversee the shipment and to look for other promising racing material on the market.
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Gossip of the Turf on weights and hopefuls for major races
The turf circles await the official handicap on February 2 as weights for the Brooklyn, Suburban and Brighton handicaps are predicted. Colin, James R. Keene colt, may carry top weight near 115 pounds, with Ballot and several others likely to head the list. Despite possible Albany racing legislation, stakes contracts ensure racing proceeds. Forfeits in 1907 were only 17,000 of 2.5 million, a sign of improved funding. Belmont Park lists nine two year olds under John Whalen, including Melodeon, Amqui, Rostrum, Madman, Field Mouse, Queen of Trent, Amicita, Fontanel, and ent-Filly.
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Athletic Bowling Standings Tighten in Week Five
In week five of the Athletic Bowling League four teams press for first as Roseville leads at 9-3 with New York 8-4, Newark Bay 8-4 and Jersey City 8-4 close behind. Elizabeth 7-5, Passaic tied with Columbia last, while Roseville's 906.2 average trails Elizabeth 946.8 but team totals show New York at 1,036. Individual leaders include Count Olozaga of Roseville at 214.10 and Sherwood of Elizabeth at 187.8, with Elston of Passaic high at 248. Tonight Roseville visits Elizabeth, and tomorrow New York A.C. faces Jersey City. Thursday Newark Bay visits Passaic and Columbia at Montclair.
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Douglas to Contest Navy Strength Test Record
Archibald H. Douglas, renowned Navy football captain and Academy leader, plans to attempt a new strength test record at Annapolis. He trails Midshipman James G. Stevens who set 1,481 points, with Chambers previously holding 1,430. Douglas aims to surpass Stevens as teammates expect. The heavyweight wrestling title is seen as contest between Midshipmen Slingtuff and Shafroth for the crown.
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Harvard to Row Navy in Spring Race on Severn
Harvard varsity crew will row the Navy midshipmen on the Severn River at Annapolis on April 22 replacing the Columbia race in Harvard’s schedule. Baseball team to join in Annapolis with possible Navy games. Navy aims to shift from two mile races toward longer events, eyeing the intercollegiate four mile race on the Hudson.
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Philadelphia Sailors Defeat Camerons 4-3 in Van Cortlandt Park
Association football at Van Cortlandt Park saw the steamship Philadelphia eleven beat the Cameron eleven 4 to 3 as E Richards struck three goals early and A Wheeler sealed the winner late. In Schuetzen Park West Hoboken Clarendons defeated Astoria Independents 6 to 1 with I Agar scoring four for the winners and G Haine replying for the losers.
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Tie in shooting match at Fox Hills Club on Staten Island
In a three cornered trap shooting contest at Fox Hills Golf Club Clifton Staten Island George Bechtel J S Dickerson of New York Athletic Club and Joseph Keppler competed for a 150 cup with 50 birds per corner Keppler who had already missed four birds fell behind after a hard left quarterer escaped Bechtel and Dickerson each had two misses leaving a dramatic finish with the rival pair battling for the lead.
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Massy Beats Braid to Close Year on Deal Course
In a 36 hole match at Deal Massy, the French open champion defeated former holder James Braid 2 up with 1 to play. Massy showed brilliance and audacity, overcoming Braid who faded as the day wore on, with spectators including Harry Vardon watching.
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Large field runs six miles at Mott Haven club
An icy day drew an unusually large field to the Mott Haven Athletic Club clubhouse for a regular six mile handicap cross country run. Geschanek won with a four minute handicap in 35 minutes 23 seconds. P Hogan of Holy Cross Lyceum won the weekly invitation race in 32 minutes 32 seconds. The handicap results list the finish order, limited to non members.
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Mile a Minute Billy Murphy Compete In Tie
Murphy driving a 4 Martini Car and letting his forty ninth bird slip away led to a tie as both shooters reached fifty birds. Darkness halted the shoot off and the two will renew Saturday. Winners included H. S. Bottone Gustave Lembeck and Colonel Hugh O Donohue with J A Jonin referee and Eugene Schaffer scorer.
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Hoffman Demands Big Salary for St Louis Move
Bridgeport reported outfielder Danny Hoffman, traded from the Yankees to the St. Louis Americans, arrived upset and said he will not go to St. Louis without a substantial raise. He cited a promised increase from New York and noted his willingness to play anywhere if paid.
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New Record for Women Bowlers at Kreiger Alleys
Mrs James Smith of Hackensack New Jersey set a new Jersey and New York women bowling record at Kreiger s alleys scoring 181 in a five game series and achieving an average of 182 The pace this week was previously held by Mrs H R Lester of New York who also has earned several bowling prizes.
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Big Price Paid for Stallion In Export Trade
Telegraph report from Lexington Kentucky notes John Splan bought the five year old trotting stallion Coder o for export. Bingen bred 208 percent and dam Joly Bird 2:16 by Jay Bird. Price paid seven dollars and fifty cents. The horse belonged to Mr Williams of Boston and was trained by Alonzo McDonald who completed the deal with Mr Solan here.
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Eastern League pennant tied to Toronto batters and club records
The official batting average table explains Toronto winning the Eastern League pennant last season with six Toronto players among the leaders. Thorney tops batting with 136 hits at .229. Providence led club batting, Buffalo won fielding honors, and Newark's Sharpe, Rochester's Lennox, Baltimore's James headlined in their defensive roles.
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Navy to pay bill for sailor’s jaw fracture from football
Washington reports the Navy Department will reimburse E. J. Hogan a Des Moines sailor for costs to reduce a fractured jaw suffered in a football game between rival ships at Boston Navy Yard. Officials emphasize athletics aid morale and fitness for enlisted men, with officers supporting coaching and even playing on crews.
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