Nearing Openers Promises Tight Major League Showdowns
Veteran managers from Cleveland Detroit Chicago Philadelphia New York and others express confidence in pennant hopes as the baseball season nears four weeks out. National League contenders Chicago New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh loom while golf horse racing and intercollegiate questions fill the rest of the sports page with debates on records derby and Olympic trials.
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Clark Griffith
New York
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St. Louis
Joe Cantillon
Washington
Jim McGuire
Boston
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Pittsburg
Cubs
Yankees
Griffith
Fred Grade
Stahl
Hemphill
Littie
McGraw
Giants
Yale and Harvard Face Tight Track Meet Prospects
The Yale Daily News doubts Yale’s chances against Harvard in the annual intercollegiate track meet. It notes Harvard holds 45 points from last year’s winners, Yale 26, with gaps filled by Harvard sophomores as veterans depart. The piece traces event by event, naming returning scorers such as Dodge, Lockwood, Burch, Tilson, Fressell, Stevens, Spitzer, Williams, Rand and others, concluding Harvard is favored to win about sixty points to Yale’s forty, with seventeen open.
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de Selding
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American car arrives at Ogden in New York to Paris race
The Thomas car from America reached Ogden at 4 am and will stay until Monday morning. The Italian entry reached Rawlins, Wyoming this afternoon and will depart tomorrow morning. The other three cars are still en route.
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Auto Trials in Wilds Endurance Run Across Florida
Senator William J. Morgan promotes Miami to New York Cuba race plans after Jacksonville to Miami event. Cadillac 10 horsepower car wins in 39 hours 18 minutes over rough sand swamps and fords.inge
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WANTS MATCH RACE ON BEACH
Palm Beach March 16 William J. Morgan New York trustee of the Sir Thomas Dewar trophy proposes a beach match between the Stanley steamer and the twelve cylinder Maxwell in June. He favors a three mile course on a beach such as Atlantic City or Cape May with a one mile flying start and one mile to stop.
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New York
Thomas Dewar
Maxwell
Atlantic City
Cape May
Auto in warfare proves car can cross rough terrain
An illustrated piece describes a Panhard with three quick firing guns that left Paris December 9 and reached Ain Sfa in Morocco six days later. Captain Genty was later decorated for distinguished service. The article argues cars can perform in veldt and desert, citing grueling terrain, fordable rivers, mud, and cactus.
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Paris
Ain Sfa
Nile
France
International Horse Show Prizes in London Set
The first prize list for the International Horse Show in London in June totals about 50 000 dollars with 150 000 dollars to be spent on organizing. The nine day event runs from June 18 to June 27 with mixed English French and Italian judging and an international jury.
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England
America
France
Belgium
Austria
Holland
Italy
Canada
Spain
Golf links get new Lesley Cup date amid plans
The Lesley Cup schedule may shift to October 2 and 3 as the Met golf association urged earlier dates for better turf. Philadelphia and Boston agree, with Englewood among applications. Massachusetts clubs plan eight sectional rounds leading to six-a-side matches on neutral courses. Massachusetts amateur and open titles are slated for Brookline and Wollaston with multiple club dates listed across May to October.
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Metropolitan Golf Association
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Brookline
Rnks
Myopia Hunt Club
Essex Country Club
Manchester
Wollaston
O Loughlins Good Work At Piney Woods Links
Martin Loughlin the Piney Woods prodigy from Plainfield N J dominated Southern Pines and defeated Ned Fitzjohn seven up at thirty six holes. He also beat Gilbert Nicholls 1 up in a prior Piney Woods match with a late surge after a rough start. Negotiations seek a home and home with Alec Ross of Pinehurst.
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Pisinfield
N. J
Southern Pines
Piney Woods
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Fitzjohn
O'Loughlin
Gilbert Nicholls
Nicholls
Varden
Woodland
Alec Ross
Pinehurst
O’loughlin
Union League Makes Some Offers Across Circuits
Washington reports show A W Lawson stating Ty Cobb was offered the largest salary yet to join the Washington Union League club and Hans Wagner was told of a $10,000 Philadelphia Union League bid. Cobb, speaking in Augusta, said no definite offer yet though he may consider Lawson’s $1,500 yearly proposal if negotiations with others fail. Cobb is bound for Detroit next morning.
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Distance Men Race at Mohawk Club Cross Country
A handicap cross country for Mohawk Athletic Club members ran along Jerome avenue with fine road conditions. Winner R L Mackenzie covered five miles in 31 25, novice prize went to L H Evans of Cornell finishing fifth, Fred Lorz trained for the Boston Marathon with 30 16 for the time prize, Phil Lorz second. About twenty athletes ran the practice cross country for the Mohegan Club ahead of their big road run on Easter. J O'Brien won after a 33 28 effort with a two minute handicap. F P Devlin won the scratchy cross country for Mott Haven Club over six miles in The Bronx, finishing far ahead of I Silver. An invitation race followed, about twenty-five runners. J Wood of Jerome Club captured honors. Order of finish shows multiple clubs including Jerome Athletic Club, Holy Cross Lyceum, St Bartholomew's, Xavier, Star, and others.
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Championship Hinges On Final Athletic Bowling Series
Elizabeth leads with 27-12 as Roseville stands 24-15. The final match at Roseville alleys will decide if Elizabeth clinches or Roseville ties the Inten County Quintet. Clauss of Elizabeth leads in averages at 188.21, with West close behind. Roseville’s Olozagza at 185.19 shows limited games but may influence high score chances. The Newark Bay Club sits 22-20, just ahead of Jersey City.
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American Henley Plans Outlined by Rowing Association
The American Rowing Association released plans for the American Henley to be held May 23 with twelve races, all at one mile or 5350 yards straightaway. The notice clarifies that entry rights are unaffected by other organizations' ratings, and notes the Vesper Boat Club is barred from certain entries over Abell membership issues.
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Wanderers to clash with Shamrocks in Montreal hockey duel
The Wanderers of Montreal, Stanley Cup holders, meet the Shamrocks of Montreal in a major prospect in New York. The Shamrocks impressed in a recent win over the Wanderers, and the game promises a brilliant display of Canadian senior hockey with both teams at peak form. The match follows a schedule of upcoming clashes as the international professional championship nears decision.
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Burns in Dublin Ready for World Title Fight
Dublin March 15 Tommy Burns arrives for his March 17 bout to defend the heavyweight world title against Jem Roche amid an inflamed eye. Despite eye trouble, Burns is in better condition than ever and starts as favorite. Roche’s backers expect a upset though observers doubt it. A stage ring is set at the Theatre Royal with all seats sold.
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