Wolgast Entry in Life Handicap Makes Good
This article profiles Meripol, once a Milwaukee newsboy, now a rising jockey nicknamed Young Wolgant. Once aided by Wolgast, Meripol shows bold riding at Emeryville, breaking stirrups yet winning, weighing 85 pounds in street clothes and gaining attention ahead of a January 20 bout. Tony Caponi heads to Los Angeles to meet Jim Flynn at McCarey’s January 20 arena event.
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Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee Newsie
Milwaukee
Meripol
Wolgast
Louis
Pigekin
Emeryville
Monacer
Wolgant
Chicago
Tony Caponi
Los Angeles
Jim Flynn
McCarey
Welch to Meet Driscoll in Cardiff Title Bout
Freddie Welch travels to Cardiff Wales to face Jem Driscoll in a 20 round contest tomorrow night The bout carries a purse of 12500 dollars and Welch opens as a strong favorite through betting markets in London reports.
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London
Freddie Welch
Jem Driscoll
Cardiff
Wales
McFarland Goodman Bout Hinted After Holidays
New York December 19 Packey McFarland and Kid Goodman are likely to be matched for a fight in the city soon after the holidays. The possible matchup frames a high profile return bout as boxing fans await official announcement.
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New York
Packey McFarland
Kid Goodman
1911 Football Captains Named Across Colleges
A list of 1911 football captains includes Caesar Holen left tackle at Texas A&M, Bradley Streit fullback at Alabama Poly, Leach at Alabama Presbyterian, and many others such as John Madden Amherst, John Dalton Navy, Colgate Thurber left tackle, Dartmouth Daley, Carlisle Burd, Penn State etc. The compilation covers wide range of colleges from Amherst to Yale with numerous quarterbacks and backs led by players from top programs.
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Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Bradley Streit
Alabama Presbyterian College
Colenton U. Leach
Amherst College
John H. Madden
Annapolis Naval Academy
John P. Dalton
Oy College
Arthur R. C. Cole
John L. Hurley
Brown University
William EF. Sprackling
Carlisle Indians
Samuel Burd
Case School of Applied Sciences
Frank Roby
Colby College
John A. Pagnell
Colgate University
Clarence H. Thurber
Connecticut Agricultural College
Alvan O. Howard
Dartmouth College
Edward J Daley
Davidson College
John Booe
Dickinson College
Luther E Besghoer
Franklin and Marshal College
Philip Bridenbaugh
Georgetown University
Vincent Daly
Lafayette College
W. F. Dannehower
Lake Forest College
Byron A. Weat
Mercer University
Jake T. Zellars
Michigan Agricultural College
Fred A. Stone
New York University
John T
University of Chicago
C. M. Rademacher
University of Cincinnati
Walter Heuck
University of Georgia
George Woodruff
University of Mlinots
Chester C. Roberta
University of Maine
William E. Parker
University of Michigan
Frederick Conklin, Jr
University of Minnesota
Earl Pickering
University of Rochester
Conrad R. Koegler
University of Texas
Marshall Ramedall
University of Wisconsin
al Buser
Vanderbilt University
Ray Morrison
Washington & Jefferson College
Claude Tibbens
Willams College
Fred EB. Linder
Yale University
Arthur Howe
Hogan Graduates to Champion Limelight
SAN FRANCISCO December 19 The crowd at Blots arena saw Hogan and Frayne fight a gruelling 20 round match with Hogan delivering punishing blows while Frayne endured to the gong. Fans say Hogan is a champion possibility after the extended battle.
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San Francisco
Hogan
Frayne
Blot’s Arena
Oak Park and Wenatchee Set Big Football Match
Oak Park from Chicago and Wenatchee High prepare for a feature game next Monday. Wenatchee posted a 1500 dollar guarantee. The Oak Park squad departs today for arrival Thursday afternoon.
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Oak Park
Chicago
Wenatchee High Eleven
Featue
Wenatchee
Copy Rules for Game Reports in Newspaper Pages
Reports of games will be printed if the word copy appears plainly on one side of the paper. The instruction emphasizes plain writing to trigger inclusion of game summaries in the next edition.
Cricket Club Elects Officers in Seattle
The Seattle Cricket club elected officers for the ensuing year. Honorary president Gen rank Taylor. President C. W. Lawrence. Vice president Rev T A Hilton. Secretary W A McKillop. Treasurer W W Dow. Captain L G Pattullo. Vice captain C B Ridge.
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Seattle Cricket Club
Gen.rank Taylor
C. W. Lawrence
Rev
T. A. Hilton
W. A. McKillop
W. W. Dow
L. G. Pattullo
C. 8. Ridge
Queen Anne Beats Port Townsend In First City Title Game
Queen Anne high school defeated Port Townsend 45 to 40 in a standout final in Port Townsend. Queen Anne trailed 16 to 8 at halftime but surged back to win the city championship game. Referee-coach Fow ler officiated the contest.
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Queen Anne
Port Townsend
Coach Fowler
Queen Anne High School
Cosmopolitan Weekly Begins Publication in Cosmopolis
COSMOPOLIS WASH DEC 19 A J Harder started a new newspaper here called The Cosmopolitan The first issue appeared Saturday in the town with plans for regular issues and local coverage
Jack Johnson Eyes Paris Bout With Langford Jeanette Winner
In Chicago Jack Johnson declares he will travel to Paris to fight the Langford Jeanette winner if a 25000 purse is posted. He demands a 25 round bout with an American referee and threatens no deal without his conditions met.
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Jack Johnson
Paris
Rue de Rivoli
Champag’ Elysees
Jack
Chicago
Johnson
Tales of Great Uns and Baseball Banter Echoes
Anecdotes recount clever plays and sharp banter among baseball legends. Tales of Dummy Hoy Ty Cobb and others mix playful digs with precise memory of known games. The piece sketches backstage moments from early 1900s baseball culture.
World’s Best Going Abroad Heads to Powder Hall Marathon
Hans Holmer, holder of the world marathon record for the full Olympic distance at 2 hours 32 minutes 40 seconds, will compete in the Powder Hall marathon at Ed inburg on January 1. He sails shortly with likely escort Al Copeland, a renowned east coast judge of athletic talent.
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Hans Holmer
Powder Hall
Edinburg
al Copeland
Copeland
Holmer
George Orton
Tommy
Dominion
Conlon and Conley Eye Bantam Title Fight in LA
New Orleans report states Johnny Conlon and Frankie Conley will contest the bantamweight world title in Los Angeles if promoter Tom McCarey finalizes plans. The potential matchup hinges on McCarey approving the event.
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New Orleans
Johnny Conlon
Frankie Conley
Los Angeles
Tom McCareya
Bowling results and standings at Fiemarck and Berkeley venues
At the Fiemarck alleys the day's winners include Whack with 822465 points and O'Donnell with 248, Keen 255, Harrin 241269. Rooneyle leads for a $5 hat while Johack Keen and O'Donnell chase. Whack leads for shoes with 277. Kimball won candy last week. O'Donnell remains high for a $6 hat with 2546 and leads for shoes though Vaden gloved behind. Schedule lists December 19 to 23 events, with multiple heats and names such as Mahnken Young Voitaberg, Parr Ratnier Parr, Koch, Wydant, Ratnier Cressman Morris, Patton Wetmore Hoston.
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Fiemarck
Whack
O'Donnell
Keen
Harrin
Rooneyle
Johack
Mre Kimball
Blemarck
Mahnken
Young Voitaberg
O'Donnell Keen Harria
Parr-Ratnier-Parr
Koch
Koch Baseel Wydant
Ratnier Cressman
Morris
Patton Wetmore Hoston
Ballard A. C. Smoker Promises Notable Matches
A program of considerable promise is set for the Ballard A. C. smoker at Market street hall Ballard Wednesday evening. The card includes Tommy Swift vs Johnny Kelly Billy Speck vs Louie Hahn Frenchy Valee vs Andy Russell Pete Muldoon vs Hob Armstrong Hartrick vs Johannason Hall vs Johnson.
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Ballard A. C
Market Street Hall
Ballard
Tommy Swift
Johnny Kelly
Billy Speck
Louie Hahn
Frenchy Valee
Andy Russell
Pete Muldoon
Hob Armstrong Strong
Hartrick
Johannason
Hall
Johnson
St Yves in Shamille race at Duquesne Gardens
St Yves Smallwood Stanley and Bruce will meet in a Shamille race at Duquesne Gardens in Pittsburgh tomorrow night.
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ST. Yves
Pittsburg
Dee
Living Room Rocker in Solid Oak with Golden Finish
Describes a biscuit style living room rocker crafted from solid oak with a golden finish, cobbler seat and medium high back. Features include arms braced with a cross runner under the seat. Includes a nonstandard price notation and model strings.
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Bezse Sogcia
Sleepy Hollow
Weathered hardwood console with large drawer
Product description notes a 28x42 inch top made of hardwood with a wide shelf and a single large drawer. The piece is described as well made and securely braced. Pricing appears as regular price SB.50 and a special offer priced at 5.25.
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Jest
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Sue Layton
Pawhuska
Feather Duster
Miles
Paul Clifford
Endimion
Jim Gaffney
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Wildcats
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