Racing Dates Approved Spark Empire City Harmony
The stewards of the Jockey Club and state racing associations resolved a fair date distribution for the season, recognizing Empire City Racing Association with fifteen August days and October dates, while Yonkers and Saratoga prospects attract crowds. Debate continues on anti-betting legislation and its impact on racing, with leaders defending betting as incidental and sport as the priority.
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Jockey Club
Empire City Racing Association
James Butler
James Russell Soley
State Racing Commission
Butler
Yonkers
Westchester County
Saratoga
New York
Albany Way
Guttenbure
Gloucester
Old Brichten Beach
Ier West
Saratoga Racing Association
Empire City Track
Coney Island
Many Athletic Games At Indoor York Meet Weekend
Reports from Philadelphia indicate Guy Haskins of the University of Pennsylvania will enter the special 100 yard race at the Pastime Athletic Club games at Madison Square Garden on January 2. Melvin Shepard of the Irish American Athletic Club may follow, signaling a clash of top middle distance runners. The program includes Smithson versus Hillman in hurdles, a strong three mile field to challenge champion Bonhag, and a 1500 yard relay open to military and Amateur Athletic Union competitors. The 9th Regiment winter games on February 1 expect about 650 entries from 9th Regiment and AAU members, with regimental teams from the 23d and 22d in relay and sprint events. The 14th Regiment Armory hosts Brookyln Sunday schools novice and handicap events on January 25, boosting total entries and enthusiasm.
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Philadelphia
Guy Haskins
University of Pennsylvania
9Th Regiment
Amateur Athletic Union
23D Regiment
Brooklyn
Bacon
Bursch
White
Sediey
Berker
McAvoy
22D
McEntee
Koch, Crockett
Kear
Greater New York
É9th
New York
The
Military Athletic League
14Th Regiment Armory
Brae Burn Likely to Withdraw From Amateur Championship
The Brae Burn Country Club is likely to withdraw its application for the next amateur golf championship. With Massachusetts out, the blue ribbon event could go to Garden City or Deal. Onwentsia Club near Chicago has applied, but the Western body does not expect to host this year. The excise issue centers on Boston, as observers note accommodations may force Brae Burn to pull out. Golfers from New York Philadelphia the South Chicago and Western cities attend the amateur meetings.
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Brae Burn Country Club
Massachusetts
Garden City
Deal
Onwentsia Club
Chicago
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
South
Olympia
Buffalo Bill
Shepherd's Bush
Sandwich
W. Ryder Richardson
Royal St. George Golf Club
Ryder Richardson
St. Louis
United States of America
G. S. Lyon
Canada
Kings County Cricket Club elects officers for year
Brooklyn's Kings County Cricket Club held its annual meeting naming Dr. E Huskinson as president and filling roles for vice president treasurer secretary and multiple team captains. Prince Ranji to play for Sussex next season after bringing six English pros to India to teach cricket. He lives in England in princely style with an $800 yearly income.
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Kings County Cricket Club of
Brooklyn
E. ©. Huskinson
F. Hoyle
E. J. Atwood
A. B. Lewis
A. E. B. Reece
B. W. Williams
J. C. K. Jordan
J. E. Phillips
G. Gautier
J. D. Maclennan
A. E Lewis
G. W. Barnes
J. Atewood
E. B. Reece
W. Williams
Jam of
Nawanagar
Prince Ranijitsinhji
Ranji
Sussex
India
England
Athletic Bowling League sees shifts in lead as Elizabeth tops team averages
Changes in the Athletic Bowling League standings leave New York Athletic Club and Elizabeth Club tied for first with ten wins and five losses, while Elizabeth leads team averages at 922.9. Roseville, Newark Bay Club, and Jersey City are in a three‑way tie for second with nine wins and six losses. Individual race sees Elizabeth's R West atop at 193.1 with Clauss close behind at 192.9, Olozaga slipping to third at 191.5 as Rhodenburg climbs to 186.13 from 179.5.
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Roseville Athletic Association
New York Athletic Club
Elizabeth Club
Elizabeth
Roseville
Newark Bay Club
Jersey City
R. West
Clauss
Olozaga
Sherwood
New York
Rhodenburg
Columbia
Lockwood
Pope
Harper
Passaic
Newark
North End
New Jersey
Hoboken
Montclair
Newark Bay
Dwyer
Seeee
Adams
Wood
A. West
Meyer
Wee
A. Griffith
Steers
Perry
Olsen
Passaicatese
Schultze
Columbia Aes
van Ness
Arnold
Wee Viaz Ce Jaeger
Vreeland
Garrison
Breen
Lefferts
Lewis
R Schlereth
Applegate
G Schlereth
Jersey
Howe
Ball
Tefferts
Passa
Sman
Stree
Montclair Apes
Loet
S. Elizabeth P
Seececens SD
Hoseville
Tree Son
Columbu
Arenes Il
Garden City and Deal golf clubs vie for Olympic links
The piece analyzes golf course improvements at Garden City and Deal as clubs push to host or influence Olympic style play. It notes votes at annual meetings and reports on proposed rules revisions by the United States Golf Association, with comments on international reactions and past championships.
Seneca Challenged For Manhasset Bay Trophy By Addison Hanan
Addison Hanan of New York and Larchmont yacht clubs challenges his sloop Seneca for the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club trophy. Seneca is a 27 foot class boat, 46 feet overall and 32 feet waterline, with 1175 square feet of sail. The Herreshoff vessel, built last year for Rochester to defend the Canada Cup, won thrice in prior races and is now laid up at Timer Park awaiting spring commission. Hanan is regarded as a top amateur skipper, previously sailing Irondequoit to Canada Cup glory.
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Addison Hanan
New York
Larchmont
Seneca
Manhasset Bay
Boats
Herreshoff
Rochester Yacht Club
Adele
Timer Park
Rich Futurity for Trotters
One of the richest futurities for trotters and pacers is promoted by The Horseman and Spirit of the Times. Stakes at least 15000 dollars with all breeder nominating and starting fees added to the purse. Entry demands include a one dollar nominating fee and two further payments of one dollar each. The race will have three divisions: three-year-old trotters ten thousand six hundred dollars, two-year-old trotters three thousand dollars, and three-year-old pacers two thousand dollars.
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Spirit of the Times
Tailor claims 13 is unlucky after arrest on Sunday law
Louis Schneidlekraut a tailor at No 2 Scholes street Williamsburg spoke against the number 13 after a patrol found thirteen sewing machines in use by thirteen workers. The proprietor was arrested, bailed, and is due in Manhattan avenue court this morning.
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Louis Schneidlekraut
Scholes Street
Williamsburg
Casterday
Manhattan Avenue Court
Gang of youths nabbed after Broadway Kent Ave robbery
Bedford Avenue station officers Cantwell and Cummings in Williamsburg rounded up seven youths suspected of robbing Rhineberg a ship's carpenter on the elevated line near Kent Avenue and Broadway. Rhineberg identified the group at the station, $2,000 bond set for each.
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Cantwell and
Cummings
Bedford Avenue
Williamsburg
Kent Avenue
Broadway
Henry Rhineberg
Joseph Duprechim Fordnack
Morgan Line
East River
Rhineberg
Charles Price
Hope Street
O'Reilly
Lee Avenue
Alleged Murderer Brought From Panama for Florida Extradition
John Hughes, a one armed fisherman formerly of Osceola County Florida, was brought to Port City aboard the Panama Line steamship Colon to face first degree murder charges in Florida. He allegedly killed Irving M Simpson, son of a Kissimmee postmaster, after a quarrel over eight months ago and later fled to the canal zone. He will be held for Sheriff J F Walker of Kissimmee under extradition papers.
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Samuel B. Schenck
Panama
Irving M. Simpson
Kissimmee
Simpson
Hughes
Canal Zone
Fire Rips Through Upper East Side Factory District
A major blaze on the Upper East Side destroyed parts of a five story factory at 25 First Avenue. Four alarms were sent as winds drove flames across blocks from First to Second avenues and up to 9th street. Fireboats aided the effort while police kept order. damage estimated at $2,000.
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Upper East Side
Finna
Mth Street
First Avenue
Second Avenue
9Th Street
East 8Th Street
East 1Th
East 126Th
East 6Th
East 51St Street
Frank Haas
Sd Street
Dougherty
No. 25
Julius Grossman
Zophar Mills
Binns
Dillion
Lantry
Fire roars through West 21st Street building block
Early yesterday fire engines answered an alarm on West 21st Street between Sixth and Fifth Avenues as flames from No 21 West 21st Street, housing Flemish Art Company and cloak makers, surged despite heavy rain. The blaze raged nearly two hours, igniting red tongues from windows and a smoky pall before being brought under control at 6 o'clock.
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West 71St Street
Sixth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
21 Street
No. & To
West 21St Street
Flemish Art Company
Despairing poet rejected at newspaper office door
An office boy barbed the doorway as a naked caller sought to submit a manuscript poem for the editor. He was refused and told the paper would not print it, provoking a startled exchange and a shouted remark about hearing the piece before.
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Chicago
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Ovry
M. P. Halpin
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Yale
Loweh Herbert
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Kings County Club
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White R. West
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Western Golf Association
United States Golf Association
Delmonico’s
Great Britain
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New York County
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Coney Island Jockey Club
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Westchester Racing Association
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Buffalo Racing Association
Empire City Trotting Club
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Delphia Press
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Hotel Savoy
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Uatene
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Banque Et Rt
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7Th Ave
Ronowsky Vienna Orchestra
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A la Care
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Guzadi
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Collers’ Co
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