Gunboat Smith Rising Through East Circuit Promises Title Shot
In a San Francisco write-up Buckley championed Gunboat Smith over Sam Langford and other heavyweights, noting Smith defeated Jim Flynn Carl Morris Bombardier Wells Jess Willard Frank Moran and more. The piece forecasts a January bout with Arthur Pelkey under Jim Coffroth and lauds Buckley for recognizing Smith's punch and courage. The article suggests Smith could become world champion and that San Francisco will welcome him back with applause.
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Jim Flynn
Carl Morris
Bombardier Wells
Jess Willard
Charlie Miller
Boer Rodel
Sam Langford
Frank Moran
Arthur Pelkey
Jim Coffroth
Smith
Pelkey
Gunboat Smith
Jim Buckley
San Francisco
George Dawson
West
Gunboat
Buckley
Golf Growing in Shanghai China as Global Sport
A Shanghai newspaper notes golf expanding worldwide with fifty courses in China and compares golf's growth to baseball across Asia Africa and Australia. The article recalls Cecil Rhodes teeing off on Zambesi and mentions Cape to Cairo rail engineers building links, highlighting golf as a global, healthful pastime.
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Japan
China
Philippines
England
Shanghai
Klangwan
Celestial Empire
Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Zambesi
Cape To Cairo
Australia
Ballarat
Foreigners to Compete in Indianapolis Grand Prix Year Ahead
European speed record holders will be allowed to race at Indianapolis next season as piston displacement limits ease for the Grand Prix de France from 60 to 275 cubic inches. With broader machine access, major teams like Balot of Delage and Boullot of Peugeot plan to bring cars to the American classic, including last year’s winner Goux, alongside drivers such as Guyot, Pillette, Guinness, Chessagne, Resta and Christiaens.
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Indianapolis
France
United States
Balot
Delage
Boullot
Peugeot
Goux
Guyot
Pilette
Guinness
Chessagne
Resta
Christiaens
Moha Beats McMahon In Gruelling Six-Round Bout
In Pittsburg Bob Moha of Milwaukee defeated Tom McMahon by decision after a brutal six rounds. McMahon was badly beaten in the final moments and Moha absorbed several blows before landing decisive strikes.
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Pittsburg
Tom McMahon
Pilar
Bob Moha
Milwaukee
Moha
McMahon
Leslie Wins Run New York Championship
Sid Leslie of the Long Island Athletic Club won the six mile cross country championship in 34 42. Leason Strobins unattached finished second and A. Ross of Monadnock Athletic Club took third.
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New York
Sid Leslie
Long Island Athletic Club
Leason Strobins
A. Ross
Monadnock Athletic Club
Trade talk slows as NL bosses bar all deals this winter
National League leaders show reluctance to trade as winter meetings loom in New York on December 9. Phillies boss Red Doo talks with John Evers and others while insiders say no major deals are likely. McGraw eyes Magee and Tener favored to lead the league as hiring and trades drift.
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Evers
Murphy
Dooin
Miller Huggins
Cardinals
St. Louisburgh
Huggins
Ed Kenetchy
Tinker
Reds
New York
John Tener
Tyler
Giants
Boston
McGraw
New El Paso Traffic Rules Limit Corner Idle Time
El Paso introduces a traffic ordinance reserving turning zones and banning standing at business corners for more than twenty minutes. Red Cross signs are misused to exceed speed limits, so a special flag will allow privileged fast travel for emergencies. Physicians or others must file an emergency form with police within two days.
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el Paso
Texas
Fourteen on-gridiron deaths raise season safety concerns
The note cites fourteen football fatalities and 175 injuries so far this season. It asks what would occur if similar losses hit boxing and other popular sports, implying potential safety overhauls.
Special bargains in wagons harness collars and autos
Announcement of returning to the vehicle trade at 227 229 South Flores Street San Antonio Texas with 250 show buggies from Dallas Fair prices 35 to 200 dealer only 100 Owensboro Wagons 200 Old Hickory 100 buggy harness sets 1 1 50 to 7 50 savings per set on harness 1 to 1 50 savings on collars Mitchell and Westcott autos Racine Wisconsin Richmond Indiana catalog requests and car sales at 441 Aur Main Avenue seeks personal visits or mail inquiries.
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South Flores Street
San Antonio
Texas
Dallas Fair
Owensboro
Mitchell and Westcott
Racine
Wis
Richmond
Ind
Catalogu
Aur
Main Avenue
Hudson Six-54 Sedan to Highlight Local Auto Week
William Steinhardt of the Hudson firm plans a special exhibition of the new Hudson Six-54 Sedan in San Antonio, following a recent Sedan week. The display will feature luxury, electric starter and lights, wire wheels, and left side drive, with invitations likely for interested buyers.
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William Steinhardt
Hudson Company
Steinhardt
Dealerships Named in Kenedy Woodsboro Trading Dispute
The record cites Pullin and Ammon, Chevrolet dealers in Kenedy, and H. E. H. Lamprecht, a dealer in Woodsboro, as parties in a matter involving automobile trade.
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Pullin & Ammon
Chevrolet
Kenedy
H. E. H. Lamprecht
Woodsboro
Sam Crawford Sets World Games Record in 1914 Baseball
Sam Crawford is projected to set a record for most big league games in a single year in 1914. He played early in spring training, winter league action with the Gas Lights in New Orleans, and every Tigers game, plus upcoming World Tour with the White Sox. Including postseason contests against the Giants, his total nears 250 games, a testament to his work rate.
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Sam Crawford
Pears
Crawford
Sam
Tigers
Gulfport
New Orleans
Gas Lights
Japan
White Sox
Giants
Wahoo Sam
Alphonse
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Jack Lester T Taft
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DR. Stotts & CO
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M’mahon
Leslie
the Hot Stove
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St. Louis Browns
Bert Nicholf
Louisville
Browns
Joe Tinker
Joplin
Douglas, Ariz
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St. Louis
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Blackburne
American Association
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Cincinnati
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Clarke
Kling
Hobby
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Schulte
Bates
Magee
Cincinnati Times-Star
Jimmy Magee
Montgomery
Lowell
Tener
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John Heydler
John McGraw
Lee Magee
Honetchy
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Jim Thorpe
Glen Warner
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Reitmeyer
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Cubs
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Eddie Hallinan
Pacific Coast League
Bill Hogan
Brownie
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Cardinal
Bill
Zacher
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
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Rube Marquard
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Rube
Tex” Cooper
Cooper
Larry McLean
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Mclean
Sanford Burk
Joe Willis
Mike Kelley
Indians
George Stallings
Lynch
National League
Red Cross
Woodward Carriage Company
St. Mary’s Street
Steve B. Price
Alamo Auto Sales Company
J. 3. Henderson
Oscaloosa, Iowa
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Honda
Mr. Gaines
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Maxwell Motor Sales Corporation
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