California Race Tracks Set for Final Week Closing
San Francisco officials report a strong closing week at Emeryville and nearby tracks. Top handicaps headline a six day run with the Rutherford handicap and Scott handicap among key events. Officials hint at a potential extra Saturday attraction as Williams and associates push plans for a new racing law.
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Britt Secures Johnson Sigh On With Ketchel Bout
Promoter Coffroth fails to lure the champion Big Jim Johnson into a bout with Ketchel after talks with Britt and Gentatty. Johnson agrees to fight for a six month window while plans shift to forcing a match with Ketchel and Jolm Jolm in Portola week, with London engagements ahead in May.
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Ballard's Last Smoker At Ballard Athletic Club Tomorrow
The Ballard Athletic Club hosts its final season smoker tomorrow evening in Junction Hall. Matches include Brown vs Tagarty at 118 pounds, Richards vs Johnson at 118 pounds, Clarke vs Parker at 125 pounds, Carey vs Jamison at 155 pounds, Cunningham vs Ford at 186 pounds, McMillan vs Wingstead at 145 pounds, plus two Ballard boxers and an exhibition at 1 1/2 pounds. Pete Muldoon referees.
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Ford to enter ocean to ocean car race for Guggenheim trophy
Henry Ford announces plans to enter two Model TT cars in the ocean to ocean race for the Guggenheim trophy. He calls the contest the first real industry endurance test and says it will educate Americans about automobile capabilities and production.
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Ladysmith Tops California Team in Close Soccer Match
Ladysmith defeated California by a narrow margin as goals were scarce until the final minutes. Adama scored the decisive goal with two minutes remaining to seal the win.
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Billiard Benefit Plan For Jace Schaefer Event Details
The Chicago benefit aims to aid Jecoh tefer now an elderly man in need. Organizers plan a local billiard night with proceeds to support him. Public date and venue to be announced. event highlights include a high profile who will participate.
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University Loses Slow Game to the Doglets
The University dropped a slow contest to the Doglets by a 0-2 score in the series opener. Dugiete pitched for the University, showing flashes of strength despite control issues, while the home run spark came from an early drive hit across the street from the right field fence.
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Washington Wins Opener as American League Opens
Washington defeated Philadelphia in the league opener with a clear margin while Boston and New York posted early results. The chaotic wire service text mentions key teams and cities but contains garbled phrases. the main outcome shows Washington’s victory marking the start of the season.
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Bull Durham Aims for Records in 4-Year-Old Harness
Backers claim Bull Durham will set records this year as a four year old harness racer. The horse trained by Chaney shows promise, with reports of strong pace and speed on the track. Local observers anticipate a tight contest with rivals at nearby venues.
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