Youngsters Push In Crowded Grammar School Cup Contests
In a Saturday YMCA match series the Grammar School Light cup saw Schools 7 11 10 13 2 5 and 3 4 clash. Scores ended 17 6 for No 7 over No 11 6 1 for No 10 over No 13 10 3 for No 2 over No 5 and 3 1 for No 3 over No 4 with players Pena Giraud Gallagher Stucke Mitchell Mumme Smith Mueller and others contributing.
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Bantamweights clash for American title in New Orleans
Johnny Coulon of Chicago defends against Frankie Burns of Jersey City in a 20 round bantamweight title bout at the West Side Athletic Club in New Orleans. Both weigh in at 116 pounds with Coulon guaranteed 4000 dollars and Burns on a 30 percent gate share.
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No Rim Cut Tires Offer Large Savings to Motorists
Statistics show 23 percent of ruined clincher tires are rim cut. Ten percent oversize under average conditions adds 25 percent to mileage. Goodyear No Rim Cut tires eliminate rim cutting and average more than ten percent oversize by air capacity, yielding estimated savings of about 20 dollars per tire, varying with misuse and tire size.
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Goodyear No Rim Cut Tires Demand Soars
More than 900000 tires sold with demand multiplying sixfold in two years. 127 leading car makers contracted for Goodyear tires this year. No Rim Cut tires now cost the same as standard tires, a result of lower production costs and patented tech backed by 13 years of tire testing. A Tire Book with detailed facts is offered on request.
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Britain Rises to Challenge in Olympic Distance Races
New York report notes Britain revives strength in long distance running for Stockholm 1912 Olympics. England plans large tryouts May 18 at Stamford Bridge with coach FF Parker guiding a growing pool of distance runners led by Halswelle and Scott. Bouin from France threatens in the 5000 and 10000, while Americans Bonhag Kramer and Tewanima aim to challenge. Marathon remains a road course with Swedes Greeks and Germans also in the mix.
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Marathon prospects and Japanese contenders in Olympic guesswork
A Tokyo report claims three Japanese runners shattered the world marathon record in two hours 32 minutes stirring debate on the true leaders. Veterans Hatch and Forshay loom for America while Boston’s Clarence Dee shows early Olympic promise as the distance events hinge on who can beat Bonhag and Bouin.
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Diamond Warriors with Long Pennant Records Highlight Chicago Stars
A historical tally lists top players tied to multiple pennants and World Series, noting Jimmy Sheckard of the Cubs on Brooklyns 1900 and Cubs champs 1906 07 08 10, plus world titles 1907 1908. Hugh Jennings Bill Dahien McGraw Duke Farrell and a Cub group linked to 04 05 11 03 04 and four champions teams across leagues.
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Pelicans Manager Praises Hit Talent Kirke Emerges
Frank, manager of the New Orleans Pelicans, questions George Jackson's NL success while praising Jay Kirke as a sharp find for Boston. Kirke is hailed as a prodigy who could hit .800 against any pitching, signaling a standout development in the Boston lineup.
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Dickinson Sees Southwest Texas League Collapse
Writer argues president B. H. Dickinson plans to resign as the Southwest Texas league cannot be organized for 1912. Recounts repeated meetings, rail rate pressures, and four towns left, with hints a future reorganization may occur. Additional remarks critique track gambling and match fixing culture. Clip free coupon for The Pike.
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Chesbro Returns to Train With Highlanders on Lark
Jack Chesbro former star pitcher of the New York Americans will join the Highlanders on the training trip. If he shows old time form he will be retained. Chesbro is on the ineligible list and must seek reinstatement. Roy Hartzell and J L Curry also submitted signed contracts to Highlanders management yesterday.
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J. L. Curry
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Three Sports Paths Converge in Walter Walker Tale
Walter Walker, a minor league pitcher now with Cincinnati, traces a career from jockey to fighter to baseball player. He cites a striking view on bookmakers and the betting world, noting how fortunes shift as hobbies and profits change.
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