Oldfield Gace One Way and Garg Bo Compete in Florida
Olafield's cars in the Artispala Morning bound for Jacksonville where Moross promoter plans races this month. The lineup includes Blitzen Ter Prince Henry Benz Darravg and Knox. Morass with Bur man and Jerscher heads to the Maryland Beach races then New York for repairs at Benz Import factory. Barnes Oldfield with Pickens and Ges Hener travel to Los Angeles to build a residence and plan business. Pickens says he won’t race Racine but will stay with Oldfield. Rumors swirl whether Oldfield will retire or race anew against the AA. Morass worth about 100 tires in the racing game.
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A. Moross
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Artispala
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Morass
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Benny Jerscher
Oldfield
Pickens
Racine
Wis
Case Racing Team
Louis Strang
Altek
Oldfeld
A.A. AL
Baseball Prima Lesson I Manager Tales of Travel Training
The piece follows a manager reflecting on baseball life, describing road travel across the continent, hotel meals, and the mixed view of being a ball player. It notes the manager’s preoccupation with his team’s finish and the educational nature of car rides amid attention from fans. It appears in the Galveston News via Herman Nickerson.
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Manazer
Premier Jockey Paid Retaining Fee By Belmont
Belmont has again secured premier jockey Bade Dugan with an unusual $8000 retaining fee ahead of the race season. He will ride tonight for Belmont winter stables at Garnet while about thirty two yearlings and two year olds, mostly by Rockland, prepare under Garnet and Whalen. Belmont plans entries for James town and Pimlico before正式 reaching Isen tracks.
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Associated Proan
New York
Belmont
Bade Dugan
Tugan
Garnet
Filsenplayter
Rockland
Jain Whalen
Whalen
Tom Welsh
Boxing at University of Iowa marks return after decade
March 2 report from Iowa City notes boxing activities resumed after more than ten years at the University of Iowa. Physical Director Seiroeder organized classes, reviving athletic boxing on campus after a long pause.
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Prean
Towa City
Hex Jte
University of
Towa
Seiroeder
Drucke Delays Retirement Rumor and Contract Delivery
Marlin Texas March 2 Drucke personally delivered his contract to McGraw in Waco ending retirement rumors. He said no serious dispute with the New York club existed and he returned home to live near his base while continuing with the Giants. Fortunes and weather delay practice as reinforcements arrive with Mathewson leading veterans.
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Menial Dispatch
Marlin
Tex
Drucke
Sto Tyram Estate
Texas
Waco
Mangr
McGraw
Draeko
Adit
Myaett
New York
Rson Park
Deucke
Drueke
St Lule
Christy Mathewson
New Orleans
Irmur Devlin
Bremond
Jarry Doyle
Youare
Josh Devore
Rube Marquard
Mathewson
Wittie
Wisconsin Football Coach Change Leads to New Era
Wisconsin appoints John F. Fichards captain of 1956 Wisconsin team to succeed Thomas Barry as football coach for the upcoming season. News also notes Harry L. Hunt seeking Burgard for Corpus team duties and Timmy Stewart in Muskogee facing a jury-related penalty and possible fines for failure to report.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wice
John F. Fichards
Wisconsin University
Thomas Barry
Wisconsin
Burgart
Pensa
New Orleans
Harry
L. Hunt
Corpus
Texas
Coxey" Burgura
Ynan
Thieefty Hunt
Burgard
The Rathskellar Opens in San Antonio at Noon
The Rathskellar in San Antonio opens from 12 to 12 offering good service and a choice delicatessen with dine in and takeout options. Elite Cafe nearby is noted for similar offerings.
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San Antonio
English sports writer views baseball and New York game
An English observer recounts attending five National League games in New York with locals urging him to see baseball. He describes travel mishaps to Polo Grounds, watching a scorekeeper, and explains baseball’s evolution from rounders, the pitcher’s role, and how a hit batter is cared for as the team rallies.
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London
New York
Nacy
States
Serson
155Th Street
Palo Grounds
Uth Street
Aviation prize list dominates early 20th century meets
At winter Joga New York March 2 the Aero Club of America submitted a calendar of international aviation events for the year. The leading prizes and meetings include the Prairie French government military competition, Ca lais-Dover-Wologne-V olsklane, South France, Michelin cup, Grand Prix Michelet, Deutsch de la Muerthe cup, and the national aviation cup among others, with varied prize sums.
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Winter Joga
New York
Aero Club At
America
Aviation Bodie
England
France
Germany
Italy
International Federation
Americnt
South France
Michelet
Rene Quinteney
Mintfare of Pulse Works
Soldier athlete well known here held for desertion
Memphis Tenn March 2 Robert P Twiford, well known local athlete and former professional base player, was arrested on a desertion charge from the U S Army two years ago at Fort Sam Houston Texas after allegedly striking a superior officer. He will be sent to Port Logan Troops at Little Rock and then San Antonio for trial. The ex soldier claimed to be the man pursued and had played for Corpus Christi in the Southwest Texas League and was active in amateur sports in the city while a soldier at Fort Sam Houston.
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Memphis
Robert P. Twiford
United States Army
Mort Sam Wousten
Texas
Twiford
Port Logan
Little Rock
Ark
San Antonio
Lase Yen
Hall
Corpus Cheisti
Memphis Testa
Isai
Wrestler Sam Anderson to Meet Berg in London Bout
The middleweight wrestling champion of the world, Sam Anderson, who won the 105 pound title in London in 1908, will face Berg in an upcoming bout. The match pits two leading grapplers from the era in a high profile clash for supremacy.
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Sam Anderson
London
Waxahachie Eyes Big League Club Arrival
A meeting is called in Waxahachie Texas to night to discuss bringing a permanent training camp for a major league baseball team. Inducements are to be offered to establish a training facility in the city potentially in either the American or National League.
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Associated Prete
Wexahachle
Tex
White Sox Arrive Amid Tepid Reception in Mineral Wells
The Chicago White Sox arrived in Mineral Wells Texas yesterday to a notary reception. The arrival was reported in Associated Press dispatches noting a subdued welcome and the team settling in.
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Associated Press
Mineral Wella, Tex
Chicago White Sox
Berg, Singer See 187-Pound Target For Lonsdale Title
Johm Berg works toward a 187 pound limit for the Lonsdale middleweight title bout with Sam Andereop. Berg reports his leg pain easing after a bruised muscle in yesterday’s match with Cyclone Burns, and he claims he is improving faster. Singer, nicknamed Peele, a former high school and Pesan football star, trained with Berg and Berg says he is now a stronger fighter than Anderson and eager for the next workouts.
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Johm Berg
Sam Andereop
Lonsdale
Cyclone Burns
Berg
Previlar
Singer
Pesan
Peele
Anderson
Murh Ike Evans
Anderton
Cyrlone Burns
Free Field Event Stakes at Lexington Opening Day
Mykel reports a $7000 stake on a free field event at Lexington Kentucky as part of the spring meeting. The futurity day will feature the opening race and this Western field proffers a large purse, with betting and touring car notes interwoven in the broadcast.
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Lexington
Mykel
Therm
West End
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