Distance runners chase world record at Madison Square Garden
Seven professional speed burners enter a 1b mile race at Madison Square Garden to revive distance running in New York. International contenders from United States Ireland Sweden and Canada compete, with entries like Paul Accose and Jim Crowley among the starters as a potential world record looms.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
United Prep
Madison Garden
Pat Powers
United States
Ireland
Sweden
Canada
Paul Accore
F. Appleby
Sid Thomas
Hane Helmer
Quebec
Pied Meadows
Guelph
Ont
Paul Accose
Grenfel
Sask
Jim Crowley
Gustav L. Jungetrum
Percy Sallf
Toronto
Charlies Muller
Footwork by Pitchers Draws Little Attention From Mound Stars
Tip Wright argues footwork greatly enhances pitching and cites Dr. Lee Richmond as a pioneer of the half step delivery. He notes modern pitchers rely on long strides and neglect inventive footwork that kept batters off balance and produced unpredictable results.
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Tip Wright
Lee Richmond
Worcester
Richmond
Tisteene
Pointed Knees in Boxing Circles
A clipped boxing reminiscence notes pointed knees among top fighters and recalls Al Sharp shooting precision. A bystander wonders if knee shape predicts championship potential while another voice claims knees “are red” to hint at a peculiar connection.
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Tip Wright
Mange
Bea
Abel
Controversial Draw Stuns Los Angeles Boxing Showdown
Packey McFarland accuses Freddie Welshs seconds of ammonia on gloves during the 6round bout in Los Angeles. Referee Jim Jeffries declares a draw, triggering uproar as bets are settled and Welsh crowds chant for a Welsh win.
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Packey McFarland
Freddie Weilsh
Los Angeles
Packey
Stockyards
Bey
Jim Jeffries
Welsh
McFarland
Jeff
Jim
Jeffries Vows Quiet Life Amid Ring Scrapes
The piece notes Jim Jeffries stands apart from recent boxers for avoiding barroom brawls and court trouble. It contrasts him with Corbett and other fighters, praising his temperance and reluctance to seek notoriety or display.
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Jim Jeffries
Button
Corbett
Jim
Rechneca
FLESH-FORMING FOOD Samose Promises Health Gains
The Quaker Drag Co promotes Samose as a flesh forming food. They claim customers who were thin and pale a month ago now gain strength and healthy flesh. The product is guaranteed to refund the money if unsatisfactory and is said to help children and weak appetites, building health in girls and women. The offer is postpaid on receipt of price.
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Quaker Drag Co
Wireless Institute Adverts Open Day For Training
Wireless operators in demand seek vacancies at or near the I I T system. Practical simple methods of personal tuition offered with day and evening sessions from nine ten. Men and women planning a future are invited to investigate the International Institute of Wireless Telegraphy at 28 P. Bids Heattle. Week phone Main 181.
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I. I
International Institute of Wireless Telegraphy
Heattle
Unclear Clipped Notice With Shipping Schedule
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a steamer from Colman and a schedule subject to change. It references phones Sunset Main 99a and Ind 786 LS with garbled phrases about fares or feverett and Proeta. No clear event or names to confirm.
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Colman Dowk
Greatest throwing outfield arm in a Chicago chase tale
The article lauds Joe Birmingham of the Naps as one of baseballs best throwers. It recalls a 1908 Chicago game where Tanny attempted to score on a deep drive, Birmingham’s line throw to the plate doubled off the runner, and a quick exchange with Fielder Jones highlights the moment.
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Joe Mirminghach
Naps
All Things
Joe Hax
Chicago
Tannehill
Fsmith
Tanny
Hahn
Ike
Ted Hirmingham
Joe
Bretiey
Wwe
Piehier Jones
Wise Guyley
Jones
New Sprint Record Appears Phoney
Americans doubt Don aldson the Grouth African sprinter as world record holder until substantial proof shows he ran the century in the reported time. The record seems incorrect since time is reckoned in fifths and not eighths in running. The gap between Jimmy Rector's 1093-5 and Donaldson's 090%% time is 9-40ths of a second, and timing devices may not measure such a fraction.
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Donaldson
Jimmy Rector
Nelson Calls Wolgast a Snake Sparked by Rivalry
A recent remark from Bat Nelson accusing Ad Wolgast of being a snake drew attention in boxing circles. The term, used to jab at rivals, reflects ongoing tensions as both fighters vie for prominence and public interest.
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Bat Nelson
Ad Wolgast
Nelson
U S Ball Bug Reads Cuban Baseball Play by Play
American observer notes Cuban sport writing in Sportiva with Spanish terms left intact. The sample inning shows translated runs and outs through phrases like struck out and robo la segunda, illustrating cross language description of a baseball game.
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Cuba
Havana
United States
Uncle Sam
el Americano
Sportiva
Perhage
Magee
Merkie
Archer
Simout
Soldier Boys to Meet on Track Indoors This March
Soldier Boys from Comp A B D and L and Comp A of the signal corps National Guard plan an indoor track meet for the latter part of March. Company A will hold a smoker the first of the month.
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Signal Corps
N. G
Company A
Wrestling bouts postponed carded in German venue line
Tonight the boxing card features a bout list including Pederson at 115 pounds Lryer 126 pounds and Hagen 140 pounds while Carlson and Blomsameth are noted with remaining matchups and a large crowd expected at the venue. The event was delayed from Ordeman Roder mond with a smoker insinuated in the program but rescheduled.
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Ordeman -Rodermond
Carlson
Blomsameth
Bensog
Pederson
Lryer
Lane
Hagen
Umpires Left Waiting for Pay Parity in Baseball
The article argues that umpires receive no boost despite players getting raises in recent years. It notes that umpires face abuse from spectators and aging, yet are underpaid compared to players. It suggests the need for recognition of the crucial role of umpires in the game and predicts better pay for them in time.
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Wrear
Fies
New Spring Rugs for Modern Bungalows Offer Elegant Colour
A catalog of affordable area rugs features KABA RUGE RAG RAGS KILMARNOCK KENILWORTH and CREX models in browns greens and blues. Sizes range from 6x9 to 9x12 with prices spanning 7.50 to 32.00. The listings promise plain centers decorative borders and durable wear for bedrooms and living rooms.
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Wila
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the Meat Trust
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Jak Johnson
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Homma
Thaly
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Pig
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Jim Corbett
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Jett
Eddie Kelly
Abe
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Frank Chance
Mike
Boxer
Jack O'Brien
Jack
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