Chance Eyes Speed Driven Highlanders Ahead of Season
In Hamilton Bermuda March 8 Chance outlines a speed based plan for the Highlanders with Chase Cree Walter and Daniels among key baserunners. He cites McGraw era speed and notes pitchers Caldwell Warhop and Sterrett can help on the bases and on stolen-base efficiency.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
McGraw
Giants
Chance
Hal
Chase
Ebb
Milan
Ded
Cree
Birdie Cree
Harry Walter
Walter
Bert Daniels
Bert
Daniels
Jack Leiivelt
Leiivelt
Ray Caldwell
Jack Warhop
Sweeney
Bob Williams
Sterrett
Princeton
Doc. Barrett
Williams College
Growth of Motor Truck Fleet Across United States
The express and haulage sector owns about 6500 power wagons worth $16 million. Projections show 15,000 motor trucks in use within a year, valued at $35 million. Department stores run 3500 machines valued at $7 million, while brewers operate 2000 machines valued at $6 million.
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United States
Wolgast and Murphy Agree to Rematch in April Twenty-Round Fight
Ad Wolgast and Tommy Murphy will meet again in April for a 20 round bout after their San Francisco clash. Both fighters showed grit with Murphy pressing early and Wolgast rallying in the later rounds, setting the stage for a potential April 12 or 19 rematch and signed articles this week.
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San Francisco
Ad Wolgast
Tommy Murphy
Wolgast
Willie Ritchie
Joe Rivers
Murphy
Harlem
Wildcat
Kilkenny
Bell
Washington
Great middle distance champion misses 600 yard race
The national A A U championships last week saw the great middle distance champion unable to compete in the 600 yard event due to a badly strained back. The injury occurred in a railroad accident, affecting his performance for the meet.
Columbus Auto Club Fails To Pass Headlight Bill
Members of the Columbus Automobile Club of Columbus Ohio are disappointed over the defeat of the bill prompted by the club requiring inter urban cars to drop a screen over headlights to reduce glare while passing motorists at night. The measure was seen as beneficial to prevent accidents caused by blinding lights.
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Columbus Automobile Club
Columbus
Ohio
Golf in America Is but 21 Years Old
Narrative recounts Yonkers origins of American golf in 1891 with improvised holes on North Broadway. Key figures include Fred and Warren Holbrook, John Reid of Yonkers, and Jordon L. Mott Iron Works, plus Alexander P. W. Kinnan of Union Dime Bank commenting on the game’s rapid rise in the U.S.
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America
North Broadway
Yonkers
Alexander P. W. Kinnan
Union Dime Bank
New York
John Reid
Jordon L. Mott Iron Works
Scotland
John B. Upham
Harry Holbrook
Holbrook Bros
Mr. Reid
Cannon Ball Trail Aims to Extend Across Illinois
The Cannon Ball trail, a road organization born in Iowa and later extended into Missouri, plans to run through central Illinois from Chicago to Quincy. The route would cross the state at right angles to the north and south branch, linking Kansas City and West Quincy via the central corridor.
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Illinois
Chicago
Quincy
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas City
Pueblo building inspector to get work motorcycle
The building inspector in Pueblo Colorado will be issued a motorcycle to assist in inspections and travel for duties, enabling quicker site visits and better access to construction sites around the city.
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Pueblo
iColo
Chicago Bowlers Pledge to Defy Dodg Ball Ban
Chicago bowlers show one fifth ready to desert the American Bowling Congress over the ban on the dodo ball while Cleveland players threaten to leave. Votes on the loaded ball were secret yet canvassed by officials of the Chicago Bowling Association. Alley proprietors say patrons will resist the change and clubs favor cities for tournament sites.
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Chicago
American Bowling Congress
Cleveland
Chicago Bowling Association
Gulf League Planned For Corpus Christi Semi-Pro Teams
Three strong semi-professional teams have been organized and a Gulf Coast Semi-pro league is planned with Corpus Christi Kingsville Beeville and Rockport as members. Games would be played Saturdays and Sundays for the season and most players would be home talent performers.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Gulf Coast
Kingsville
Beeville
Rockport
Motocycle Club Forms in Lindsay California
A motorcycle club with 22 members has been formed at Lindsay California. The group plans to meet weekly and organize rides through the Central Valley region. Members include local residents and motorcycle enthusiasts seeking community and safety in group outings.
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Lindsay
Cal
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