Bob Fowler wins Boston Marathon for Sicily earthquake aid
Cambridge runner Bob Fowler captures the Boston Marathon title with a 2 49 65 finish over 26 miles 385 yards. He defeats Fred Love of Mohawk A C by 2 20 and surpasses Johnny Hayes’ London Olympic mark by 11 25.4 ahead, while a note outlines Fowler’s long career and past Olympic suspension.
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Yonkers
Bob” Powter
Cambridge
Fowler Io
Johnny” Hayes
Fred Love
St. Louis
Fowler
ALA reinstates Fowler leads to Yonkers marathon shows
At a fall meeting the A U reinstated Fowler. He finished third in Yonkers Marathon and won the American Derby Marathon there on New Year’s Day.
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Fowler
Yonkers
Cubs President Proposes Help For Captain Anson
President Murphy of the Cubs says at the next National League meeting he will propose assisting Captain A C Anson who is financially distressed. He suggests making the captain a superintendent of the umpires, given the league’s large umpire staff. Also reports Saturday basketball results from Pullman Idaho Garfield Sedro Woolley Bellingham Norman games.
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Ty Cobb Pitches To Win But Struggles At Bat
The account notes Ty Cobb often pitched for his semi pro team in New Orleans by staying on the field as a fielder, then moved to the mound in the box. He won every game he pitched relying on curve and speed, while his batting remained weak and unrewarding.
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Rabbit Interferes in Cincinnati Baseball Game
A rabbit ran onto the diamond as Brainard prepared to pitch. He swung at the cottontail and missed. the ball rolled into the crowd while two men on base scored. The rabbit fled along the third base line into left field, pursued by spectators, until escaping through a fence hole. The two scores during the distraction decided the game.
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Cincinnati
Brainard
Ned Dows
Tacoma signal and Pacific Coast baseball chatter
A jumble of notes on Pacific Coast baseball. Tacoma flag signals urban plans for game day while Vancouver drops five players from last year’s champions. Portland Coasters bring Decoration Independence and Labor Day plans to California with Frank McManus backing up for the Northwesterners. Rumors swirl about Tinker trade to Cincinnati and Comiskey mulling Bitty Sullivan as manager.
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Gotch Plans Return Tour and Chase in America
London reports Gotch will sail for America next Wednesday and will seek a match with Yousif Mahmout the Turkish wrestler. He notes Hackenschmidt may forfeit to trigger a rematch. The Official Athletic Almanac 1909 edited by James B Sullivan covers Olympic events and national champions with new illustrations.
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U. P
Frank Gotch
America
Gotch
Georges Hackenschmidt
Yousif Mahmout
Yankees
James B. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union of
United States
Cheap Colonist Tickets On Oregon Route Spring Sale
Westbound colonist fares return this spring on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company's scenic line during March and April. From Chicago to St Louis $33.00. Omaha, Kansas City, St Paul and Missouri River ports $25.00. deposits at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. B. E. Wills, Genl. Agent.
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Missouri River
Union Ticket Office
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B. E Wills
Wall Papers Discounted for Spring Fix Up
We offer new wall papers at 20 to 60 percent savings. Get ahead of the spring rush and complete your fixing up this month while prices are low. Federal Paint and Wall Paper Corp., 1414 First Ave.
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Derands Pietro Delays Race With Johony Until February
The article reports Derands Pietro announcing he will not race Johony Yee until late February due to needing rest. It notes concerns over the toll of frequent marathon races on a human, and mentions Papke and a $16,000 life policy issue related to his health.
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Nee
Johony
Dora
Lincoln Haskemnal Team Schedules With Anacortes Rival
Lincoln high school Haskemnal team schedules a game with Anacortes high on a turkey day date. The event note mentions Conner and a matchup against Ozone.
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Ozone Conner
Turkey
Har Eae
Learn Their Fate Today at High School
Deep mourning and tension fill the corridor as students await results of exams. Teachers prepare to record final grades while seniors face the prospect of failure or advancement, with sleepless nights and heavy faces reflecting the suspense.
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