Benz car sets 150 mile beach record at Dayton 1911
L J Bergdoll, owner and driver, established a new 150 mile beach record in 2 hours 40 minutes 33 seconds at the opening of the automobile tournament. E Cedrine in the 100 mile Minneapolis trophy race finished 1 hour 10 minutes 20 seconds in a Fiat. Cedrine faced tire troubles while Bergdoll stopped briefly only for gas. The event marked the start of a four day meet with a large crowd and mixed results across several early races.
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Tribune
Armond
Fie
L. J. Bergdoll
E. Cedrino
Fiat
Bergdoll
Cedrine
Gassiine
Daytone
Christie
W. Gould Brokaw
B. Bilkeley
Hotchkiss
Harry Levy
Hi Bshefts
Renault
Haynes
Gore
Becdes
Allen Kingston
W. Gould Brokax
E. R B. Blakeley
Cleveland
J. Laughlin
Thomas
R. W. Buckler
Kingston
Benz
Robert Lee Morrell
Samuel W. Butler
Fred Wagner
Meniow
Meyers Reinstated by Metropolitan AAU After Scrutiny
The Metropolitan AAU registration committee reinstated sprinter Daniel H Meyers following scrutiny of his unsanctioned race in Buffalo. The Center YMCA of Brooklyn also regains its team status after fielding unregistered squads, while roster changes shift positions for Sheridan, Hillman, Porter, Bromnow and Thomassen ahead of the Middle Atlantic Association meet in Philadelphia.
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Metropolitan
Amateur Athletic Union
Daniel H Meyers
Buffalo
Meyer
Déwaerd Reinecke
Espper
Center Young Men's Christian Association
Mrooklyn
Massie J. Sheridan
Ana Sep Sien
Jemp. H. J. Hillmen
EF. Porter
Ami Joseph Bromi
Metropolitan Association
Boccl
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Philadephia Vo
Heridan
Hillman
Porter and Bremnew
Sheridan
W. Thomassen
Twenty-third Street Young Men's Christian Association
Portere
Sediey
Hijliman
Carl Walther
Bromnow
New York
Philadelphia
Howard Gould Heads Columbia Yacht Club Officers
The Columbia Yacht Club elected Commodore Charles A. Starguck at the annual meeting held on West Street and the North River. New officers include Sear Commodore Charles L. Simmons, secretary George Branson, treasurer James Stewart, and measurer John H. McIntosh with trustees Frank Lewis J. B. Deroy and Frederick Leimbach. The reports praised the club’s flourishing condition and outlined future races and pursuits for the season.
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Gould
Columbia Yach Club
Weert Seth Street
North River
Charles A. Starguck
Sear
Charles L. Simmons
George Branson
James Stewart
Joha
Prank Lewis
Deroy
Frederick
Leimbach
Long Race Continues Across the Continent in Auto Match
In a New York to Paris race logs, the American Thomas car completed fifteen hundred miles to reach Logan Iowa, after 108 miles from Ogden. Driver Montague Roberts aimed for Omaha but delays forced a night halt to resume in the morning. Thomas still 140 miles ahead. At Nevada Iowa the Zust car logged ninety-nine miles with St Chaffray unable to depart Cedar Rapids until a broken spring is fixed. In Chicago the Moto Block trailed, while the Protes from Chesterton could not depart due to a broken steering rod part.
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Logan
Iowe
Thomas
New York
Paris
Ogden
Montague Roberts
Omaha
Nevada
Iowa
St. Chaffray
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Chesterton
Ind
New Athletic Alliance Unites US and Canadian Amateur Federations
John J. Dixon announced the formation of an alliance between the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States and the Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada. The vote to sever relations with the Canadian union was nearly unanimous, with Dr. George J. Fisher voting against. The pact outlines representation, rules, and eligibility for athletes crossing borders, aiming for closer cooperation and unified governance across both nations.
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John J. Dixon
Amateur Athletic Union
Amateur Athletic Union of
United States
Amater Athletic Federation
Canada
Canadian Amateur Athletic Union
George J. Fisher
Young Men's Christian Association
Longbeat
Green
Coley
Marsh
Amateur Athvetic Union
Federation of Canada
Forc
Amateur Athletic Federation of Canadas
Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada
Canaeda
Ama- Athletic Union
A. A. U. Fach
Mart Tetins Athanes
Elizabeth Wins Athletic Bowling League Title With Sweeping Series
Elizabeth club swept all three games from New York Athletic Club on their alleys to clinch the championship as Roseville Athletic Association took three straight from Jersey City Club at Roseville. Elizabeth led early with three bowlers over 200 as scores piled up, while Roseville fought to gain ground but trailed in the standings behind the dominant Elizabeth squad.
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New York Athletic Club
Roseville Athletic Association
Jersey City Club
Roseville
Elizabeth
Roserville
Elizameth
New York
Pope
Jersey
Crum
Wlozaga
van Ness
Wood
Wen
Well Known Football Man Dead
Matthew McClung, a renowned football player and referee, died in Jellet HL from blood poisoning caused by an infected tooth. A Lehigh graduate of 1892, he was in high demand as a referee for lig games and was known for fair decisions. He was about thirty six years old.
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the Tribune
Johnstown
Penn
Matthew McClung
Jellet
Lehigh
McClung
Yale Crews Take First Outdoor Rowing Session
The Yale rowing squad conducted its initial outdoor work of the season on the harbor today. Two of six varsity eights and all nine freshman crews currently composing the squad were put on the water.
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Velegrerh
Trikupe New Waren
Yale
Records Fall in Tank as Daniels Sets Marks at Garden
Two swimming records were broken at the Meter Boat and Sportsman Show in Madison Square Garden. Charles M. Daniels of the New York Athletic Club swam 126 yards in 1 min 15 sec, beating his own previous mark by three seconds, while Henry J. Handy of Chicago swam 75 yards back in 23 sec, surpassing the former record by two seconds held by G. Robert of NYAC. Mantell won the 1% yard heat, Daniels placed second, and Handy's backstroke race drew attention as a dispute over a proposed back stroke match with Daniels.
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Madison Square Garden
Charles M. Daniels
New York Athletic Club
Henry J. Handy
Chicago
G. Robert
Daniels
Friedlander
West Side Young Men's Christian Association
Mantel
Mantell
Kennedy
Andy
Handy
Garden
W. C. Miller
Inweed
United States Lifesaving Corps
Miler
W. Spielberger
Rockaway
Miller
Tiger
Edgecombe
I Slance
B. C. Leonard
Central Walles
C. J McCarthy
Boston
E. J. Millis
Brooklyn
Autoists Meeting of American Automobile Association Directors
The board of directors of the American Automobile Association met at 437 Fifth Avenue. Reports from officers and boards were filed. New state associations were elected, totaling twenty one affiliated. European touring consul Victor Breyer secured for 1908 with no cost to members. An open national convention on good roads is planned for Buffalo July 6 and 7, 1968.
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American Automobile Association
Association
Fifth Avenue
William H. Hotchkiss
George E. Farrington
F. H. Elliott
J. D. Thompson
Racing Board
Frank B. Hower
Robert P. Hooper
Coad Roads Board
Lewis R. Speare
Boston
Edward Kneeland
Pittsburg
S&l
Automobile Club
Vermont
West Virginia State Association
Delaware Automobile Association
Automobile Club of
Hawaii
California State Automobile Association
Virginia
Kentucky
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Victor Breyer
Paris
France
Europe
M. Breyer
Automobile Club of France
Ah American Automobile Association
Buffalo
United States
Springfield Automobile Club
Springfield
Mase
Charles T. Terry
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Washington
Terry
New Beginning
Pittsboro Automobile Club
At New Orleans Jack Atkin Wins Rex Handi Cap
In a crowded track at Orleans March meeting Jack Atkin 6 to 1 won the Rex Handi cap of 2 0 to 1 miles and a furlong by a neck over Old Honesty with Angelus second and Glorifier another notable in the field. Time 1 45 1 3. Shirley Rossmore and Goldproof were the only favorites to win.
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Jack Atkin
Angelus
Qld Honesty
Yankee Girl
Oan
Glorifier
New York
Shirley Rossmore
Goldproof
Artenette
Lecet
Tony W
Uc. Koerner
Serenade
Notter
Leonard
Hardyuna
Exotic
Servicence
Injury
Pension
Grece Gunn
Shane
Swing
Earl of Surrey
Wheatbread
Linda Lake
Tartar Maid
Powers
Ogbent
Dandy Dancer
Balla
Louise K
Hasty
Maske
Faces
Tilekinis
Lexington Lady
Finesse
Marla
iLumter
Cooney K
Druid
Akbar Aise
Kes
Ope Ante
Rice
Old Honesty
Lees
Fawkes Girl
iNotter
Veine
Lady Esther
Even
Miss Strame
Heeray
Hora! Ben
Hannibal Bey
Catherine
Kancelier
Coruscate
Inwanta
Jack Wirt
Meraher
George Bailey
Plewawar
Herbert
Sam Alice Lafayette
Lemon Gir
Tatty
High Hear
Kaisernoff
Maxonia
Deimere
Polly
Gilg
Dappise Goid
Wanderers Lose Close Indoor Hockey Match At St Nicholas Rink
The Wanderers Hockey Club fell 3 to 2 at St Nicholas Rink in the season finale against the Hockey Club of New York. Wanderers failed to win all Amateur League games, with few offensive chances and standout team play. Bryan scored twice for the Hockey Club, while German added a Wanderers goal as Ellison and Woods split goaltending duties.
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St. Nicholas
Hockey Club of
New York
Crescents
Half Moon
Wanderers
Woods
Ellison
Hamley
Johnson
Bryan
Keefe
Ruggles
Gus Hornfeck
du Freene
Ruggies
du Fresne
German
Johnsen
Elitsen
Central Board to Meet Managers of East and South Elevens
In Philadelphia on March 2 the Central Board of officials of the football rules committee will summon managers from East and South colleges to a meeting in the city toward month’s end. Rule interpretation and selection of football officials are on the agenda.
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Philadelphia
Central Board of Officials
Football Rules Committee
Amusements at the Opera House Manhattan
Program notes list performances and stars including Mme Tetrazzini, Mary Garden, Mmes Calve, Zenatello, Gerville-Reache, Campanini, Arimondi, and Dufranne. Selections feature CARMEN, CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA, PAGLIACCI, and the Carnival of Venice with various soloists. Seat sales begin next week with a Monday March 1 opening at 9 A.M.
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Melisande
Aedes
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Signistine
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Arimondi
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Venice
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Louise
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Sammare Arimondi
Italian Benevolent Society
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Zenatello
Sammaree
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Carmen
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Gisconta
Dalmores Dufrane
Gilibert
Campanii
Peleeas
Melisandeoss
Mary Garden
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M. Perier
Dufranne
Artmeondi
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Maschera
Mmes Russ
de Cisneros
Zeppili
MM Natelle
Mmareo
Arimond
M. Dufrannve
Mercow
Thurs
Minor sports recognized at Yale
The Yale insignia committee announced new recognition for intercollegiate champions in golf, lawn tennis, and gymnastics with a "Y" insignia. Basketball, hockey, and soccer teams gain insignias formerly not awarded, while the gymnasts’ prior "Y" award was revoked.
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the Tribune
New Haven
Yale University
Y. U
Hoppe Beats Demarest In 2,400-Point Billiard Match
In Chicago on March 1 Willie Hoppe defeated Calvin Demarest 253 to 100 in the first block of their 2,400-point billiard match. Hoppe, at 18.1, prepares to face Jake Scheefer while Demarest plays at 14.2. The page also notes That Dinner to Barberelli, a humorous tale by Burke Jenkins about rivalry among opera house managers over tenor singers.
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Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Calvin Demarest
Hoppe
Jake Scheefer
Demarest
Barberelli
Opera House
Burke Jenkins
Ser
Tribune
Wanderers and Victoria Hockey Clash Cancelled
Hockey fans in Montreal were disappointed when the Wanderers and Victoria teams could not travel to St. Nicholas Rink for the Saturday game. Arrangements were made, but the contest was cancelled with a possible reschedule later in the season, March 17 mentioned as a tentative date.
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Wanderers
Victoria
Montreal
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Howard Gould
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New York Athletic
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Tone & Brow
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Joe Weber
Alice Leovd. Porter
Asids
Wiliam A. Diller
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W. C. Fields
Getrude
Was Urle Ber Esqué
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Henry W. 5A
Academy OF Mosse i & Irvice
Pee Sreea Auris
Kols & Dill
Masines
Ansengraver
Dewey Washington Society
St Nicholas Rink
Columbus
Musser
Orl Roumern Evers Hisur
Kruger
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