Young Skating Prodigy Lamy Seen as World Champion Possibility
Seventeen year old Lamy of Saranac Lake is hailed as a human meteor in speed skating with multiple world records and victories in junior and amateur events. He claimed the international junior crown in Montreal 1906, lowered the classic world record by 17 seconds, and continued a record run through 1908 with top times on indoor and outdoor tracks. The youth, stocky and muscular at 5 feet 7 inches and 155 pounds, is praised by authorities and compared to Morris Wood and Joe Donaghue.
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Lamy
Saranac Lake
Sam
Canada
Billy Swan
Morris Wood
Joe Donaghue
Montreal
Newhare
Pittsburg
Lanny
New York
Fescional
J. Nilseon
Tien
Young man Fred Huyck sets world motorcycle records
In Seattle at Sprinning's 1810 Secondary, Fred Huyck, the noted motorcyclist, consolidates his rise from kitchen pin setup to world champion. He holds records from 1 mile to 26 miles on a 1969 Indian, including 1 mile standing start 1 minute minute and 10 miles in a 0:67? race, reflecting his enduring speed and fuel efficiency.
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Chicago
Fred
Hmuyck
Huyck
Seattle
Sprinning’s
Hayek
Defeat Tacoma In Close M C A Basketball Match
Tacoma associates clashed with the M C A in a tight game as Seattle rallied to victory. Scoring details list DeCheane, Babcock, Hear, and Wills among others, with DeCheane supplying multiple points and Tacoma initially leading 3 to 1. The scene shifts to San Francisco where a league meeting and leadership changes are noted amid schedule talk.
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Tacoma
Tacoma Association
Seattle
DeCheane
Babcock
Hear
32-Week Play Season Runs From March to October
The schedule spans March 1 to October 31 for 32 consecutive weeks of play.
Freddie Welsh to Meet Metosic in January Lightweight Bout
Freddie Welsh, recently praised for sparring with Abe Attell, is set to fight George Metosic ten rounds on January 5 at MetCarey’s pavilion with a guaranteed purse of 35 000 dollars. Also notes Broadway High seniors claim girls basketball school title with a 19 to 15 win over juniors.
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Los Angeles
Freddie Welsh
Abe Attell
George Metosic
MetCarey
Welsh le
Broadway High
Deparbeients
Aise Ookel
Beee
90 Years a Champion Ewry's Grand Record
New York reports on Ray C Ewry's long career as a world champion with highlights from his early days at Purdue University to Olympic triumphs. The piece notes multiple event wins and records in standing jumps, height and distance marks, and his enduring athletic impact.
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NW York
Ray C. Ewry
New York
Ewry
Wry
Lafayette
Purdue
Paris
Buffalo
Loula
Athens
Uncle Bam
Championship Tale Heard Amid School Sports Confusion
The report hints at a contested Beside Championship and last tale among school events. Details are unclear but imply disputes during the school championship season and broader athletic activity.
Zapora Not Seized by Canadians Returns with Record Catch
The Zapora, a halibut fishing steamer, arrived in Tacoma reporting no seizure by Canadian authorities. The captain disputes earlier reports that the ship was seized in Hocate Straits and fined $1,000. The ship carried a record winter catch of 226,000 in value.
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Tacoma
U. P
Zapora
Verinert
Hocate Straits
Vancouver
Pickpocket Incidents Reported Near Busy Shopping Areas
Two men suffer thefts in daytime crowds. James Fleming loses a silver watch with his name engraved on its back near Seconday and James streets after noon. James Doyle of 115 18th Avenue North reports a gold-filled watch stolen near the Bon Marche on Saturday.
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James St
James Fleming
Fleming
Co. F. Doyle
18Th Av. N
Doyle
Aged woman testifies truthfulness under oath in murder case
Mrs. Mary Wright of Bridgeton swore she never told a lie in her life while testifying in the Clayton circuit court as a witness in the assault to kill trial of Charles Williams. Her cross examination by State Senator Gardner lasted about 15 minutes before she declared she cannot be made to lie.
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ST. Louis
Mary Wright
Bridgeton
Clayton
Charles Williams
Thomas Lagneon
Sturgeon Tries To Take A Deer From The Hounds
A deer's escape across the Connerctient river is followed by an unlikely pursuit as a massive sturgeon, estimated at 250 pounds, battles the deer in icy waters near Agawam and Springfield. Park Commissioner Ogee H. Barney and John Morrell witness the strange scene as the deer reaches the bank.
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Sturgeon
Springfield
Mass
Agawam
Connerctient
Ogee H. Barney
John Morrill
Child Is Born To Leper Parents In Washington
John Marly, a leper living in a tent, becomes father to a healthy eight pound boy. Doctors say the disease cannot be transmitted to the child and a brick house near the smallpox hospital will house the family for Christmas. Prognosis for recovery of the father is hopeful amid broader fruit shipments rising 100 percent from 1907.
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Washington
John Marly
Health Department
Early
Smallpox Hospital
Karly
Conpron
Great administrators in history have been big men
Historical note highlights prominent leaders described as strong organizers. It contrasts size with influence, implying that effective governance comes from decisive action and strategic oversight rather than physical stature. The line invites reflection on leadership traits across eras.
College votes on summer baseball amateur status
Walla Walla college students back a ruling allowing a student to play summer baseball while retaining amateur status, with faculty split and an expected vote at the Big Six conference in Seattle on December 20. In Los Angeles the Santa Anita track saw three entries by F Carman scratched amid a dispute over a trainer’s assault claim.
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Walla Walla
Dee
Thite College
Beattle
Los Angeles
Ff. Carman
Santa Anita
Local coachs receive athletic association awards
In a brief school ceremony, 16 football emblems were awarded alongside related honors. Coach Laws and Treas urer Lelg one Ben VPeimer were noted among recipients as part of the athletic association recognition.
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Fartman
Lelg
Ben Vpeimer
Athletic Association
Seweatore
Willie Joe Calline Loses Middleweight Title in Toronto Bout
Canadian boxer Willie Joe Calline drops the middleweight title to George Buist of St. Louis after a 68 minute fights, with reports noting a disputed final rounds and bets settled on the decision.
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Tro
Dee
Willie Joe
Calline
Canada
George Buiste
St. Louis
Collins
Ravens Fall as Cranes Dominate in Night Bowling
Cranes swept the Ravens last night with strong pins and steady accuracy. The Ra club opened with an early lead and maintained pressure, delivering a decisive win in the set game.
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Cranes
Buck Birds
Pyne Five Victors In Narrow Victory
The Wash I Biate college basketball team defeated the Roslyn Y M A quintet 27 to 22 on a night at home.
Back to the Minors for Two Diamond Stars
Connie Mack unconditionally releases veterans Jim Collins and Ralph Seybold from the Athletics to pursue next season plans. The move signals youth over experience as younger talents are expected to fill key roles, reflecting the old saying about youth serving as veterans leave.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
The
Athletico
Jim Collins
Ralph
Sox) Seybold
Newsa Item
Jimmy Collins
Box Seybold
Wagona
If Drunk They Cannot Ride
Chicago authorities announce the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric railway will refuse intoxicated persons on its cars. The rule aims to avoid placing drunk riders with women and children since some cars lack smoking rooms.
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Chicago
Vintage Pattern Price List and Christmas Bargains
A scanned catalog page lists various sewing patterns and embroidery items with prices, including names like Pattern No 903 Anders Clark Turk and Milwer-Piated goods. It markets daisy pinning, embroidery beads, and silver plated pieces, culminating in a note of many other Christmas bargains and a closing line about dell Purilaie.
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Anders Clark Turk
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John Cort
Land OF Nod” Company
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