Hill climb thrills as Stoddard Dayton roars to victory
A packed crowd watched the revived hill climb on Whimora road. The Stoddard Dayton roadster led a tight contest against Packard and Mason cars, finishing fastest on the incline. DeHume navigated a near miss with steady nerves while spectators fanned excitement at the electric finish.
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Tobin
DeHmiel
Stollard-Dayton
DeHume
Packard
Mason
Thias
Uch
Tero
Mardi Gras auto race pave plan eyed for New Orleans meet
Officials overseeing a Crude Oil 10 Pave Auto Road project debated converting dirt tracks into a cement like surface for a major Mardi Gras racing meet in New Orleans. A Louisiana planter proposed using crude molasses based surface packing, with offers to supply up to 500 barrels for demonstration and competition from competing firms.
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Callaghan
Savannan
New Orleans
San Antonio
Tasca
Lhaeasterne
Jennings
Glutvin
Ao Jual Ediot
Richard
Louisiana
New Orleans Fair Grounds
Oteredoe Fins
Moe Lagken
Prac
New Line of Fighting Dope Prompts Gun Jumped Plans
A chaotic stock of overheard talk from a cigar drummer outlines a wild theory about boxing title lines and a scheme to back a new fighter through mines. The piece ties speculative schemes to a Fort Sam Houston notice dated January 1, 1905, with bids for electric wiring in stables at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
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Sporline
Amalgamated Association of Ping-Fingers
Els
Tye
Gemerd
Shane
Jeff
Gome
Johnson
Chamylon
Hardles
Joma
Hindle
Johuson
Fort “Sam Houston
Texas
Sam Houston
U. S
Fort Ian
Howston
L. J. Menning
Weather Delays Local Sports With Sudden Cold Spell
Festive weather plans collapse as outdoor events halt for days while river freezes may allow sea skating. Ski jumping rumored as new sport near northern states. indoor practices dip due to warmth and fireside comfort. Basketball league faces delays. turnout and official interest low. Detroit Vigers arrive Feb 26 amid talks of a spring track meet.
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San Antonio
Wetmore Road
Luc
Carl
Avy Locke
Detroit
Professor Utz
The
Turners
Annwal
Lig Turners
Whale Punch
Paul Gilmore
Battling Nelson Contemplates Marathon Run Feats
Metropolitan sports writers toast Battling Nelson as he ponders running a marathon. They praise his gameness and physique, noting the challenge could reveal new strength and endurance for the famed lightweight boxer if he attempts long distance racing.
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Nelson
Literary Hall of Fame
Hin
Bim
Battling Nelson
Ifn
Mathewson Salary Talk Sparks New York Club Debate
Rumors swirl as Christy Mathewson contemplates a raise beyond his $4,000 salary with the New York club. Reports cite insiders saying Matty could demand a doubling of pay, with a $50,000 offer long regarded as a rumor and unlikely to be accepted.
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Christy Mathewson
New York
Mathewson
Ota
Gata
New York Club
Matty
Woid
Toy Mathewson
Ole
Athenson
Baseball’s star pitchers and a booming season noted
A fragment notes that Mathewson era star pitchers are credited with elevating the sport and highlights the financial success baseball enjoyed during this booming season. The text hints at the era’s extraordinary phenomena and enduring impact on the game.
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Mathewson
Cliss
Sacelvi
Notice to TaxPayers Board of Equalization in Bam Antonin
Notice to taxpayers from the mayor of Bam Antonin Texas announces a board of equalization meeting at the city assessor's office room 13 city hall on Monday November 2 1907 to hear appeals from assessments for the fiscal year ending May 3 1908. The board will sit daily from 9 am until 5 pm except Sundays and holidays and will adjourn within ten days. Neither the city council nor the assessment committee will consider petitions while the board is in session.
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Bam Antonin
Texan
Board of Equalization
City Hall
Asaeneor
Seastor
S.r. Antih
Jubora
Bodaya
Conald
Petitone
Bryan Avallaghan
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G. M. Fairfield
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Frederic Fielding
J. W. Tobin
New Orleans Speedway
Hal
Char
New York Highlanders
Burnet, & Coy Undertakers
Christy
Aitoets Fred Fries
Seeil Oats
Kansas
M. Maruckeau
Eric
J.T. Burnett & Ga. Undertakers
Nelson & Draughon Business College
Wick
Alam Nlaza
San Animo
Fort Worth
J. BD Franklin
BIG Discount
Ali
E. B. Chandler
East Crockett Street
Denver
Latonia
BREEN @ COMPANY
YALE
J. H. Terrill
Ghronte Ofeenets
Conroy Bidg
Alamo Pinta
R, L. Burnett CO
R, J. Burn
Carotta
Leid
Sewell
Raintree
Mattresacs
Hansen Bros
Austin Street
Holland
the Tea Man
W. Com
Menger
San Antonio, Tex
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William C. Bruce
Hotel Losoya
Suainess
Hones
Houston Street
Une
Torrey & Company
Germania Fira Inc. Co
Aaseta
Offica
Nayatto & Crockett Sta
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