Cambridge Chosen to Compete for Rice Trophy Chess Match
Cambridge University chema committee accepts invitation from Yale Harvard Columbia and Princeton for an International cable chess match for the Isaac L Rice trophy. Oxford currently holds the trophy and is expected to defend it in Britain.
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Cambridge
Eng
Checa
Cambridge University
Yale
Harvard
Columbia
Princeton
Isaac L. Rice
Oxford
Cambri Ftge
Instructional cue on pool ball positions remains unclear
The fragment describes aiming at a specific pool shot with the cue ball position relative to the red ball and table rails. It appears as a guidance line for targeting, but lacks a complete action, player, event, or result to form a full sports item.
Harvard Hurdler Joseph Converse Dies in Boston
Harvard senior and famed hurdler Joseph H Converse died of spinal meningitis at Boston City Hospital. Converse rose to prominence by defeating English athletes in the 1901 inter university matches. Major Green signals probable acceptance of a polo invitation to the United States. The National Commission issued a revised professional baseball agreement with broader powers and open drafts and sales. San Nicholas led in the fourth race but faded, McBride won by a length with Ishima, while Deb James joins Seattle for the coming season. Homer Hildebrand exits, and James is expected to be a key first baseman as training begins March 1 in Santa Barbara.
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Cambrige
Mass
Joseph H. Converse
Harvard
University Medical Institution
Boston City Hospital
Converse
Cincinnati
National Commission
Deb James
Seattle
Homer Hildebrand
James
Frank Newman
Manuel Lopes
Santa Barbara
Mile record holder Vanderbilt defends title at Ormond-Daytona
William K. Vanderbilt Jr. holder of the mile record for a straightaway, 39 seconds, will be a central figure at the Ormond-Daytona meet. He expects to lower his mark in a Mercedes racer and believes he could run a mile in 33 seconds if needed to retain his title.
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Wm. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Salt Lake to LA Rail Line Near Completion
Salt Lake route construction reaches final track laying tomorrow night at the gap below Good Springs Nevada. Although the line will be through the track may not carry traffic for about two months.
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Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Good Springs
Nevada
Indian Fighter Bout in Ballard Promises Big Night
Tommy Burns and Joe Schudts meet at Ballard on Tuesday night January 2 with expectations of a dramatic exhibition. Strong fighters with ample experience, the event draws Ballard Athletic Club members and sports fans from Seattle, hoping for a standout scientific display. Measurements for Burns and Schildte are listed, underscoring the match’s boxing credentials and local interest.
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Tommy Burns
Joe Schudts
Ballard
Ballard Athletic Club
Seattle
Boston bull Stone wildcard owned by Mrs Corbett in show circuit
In the east during winter bench shows a remarkable Boston bull named Stone, owned by Mrs J J Corbett wife of the former heavyweight champion. Mrs Corbett is canine expert with a kennel of valuable dogs at her New Jersey home and Stone travels with her across the county. Stone was given to Corbett at Christmas a year ago and has traveled extensively with the Wizard of Og company.
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Mra
New Yebrsestone
Stone
Co Bett
Wizard of Og Company
United States
Boy Nearly Killed by Falling Scraper at Regrade Site
Corless C. Peter, six, son of Eugene Peter of 1612 Taylor Street, was hit by a stray scraper during regrading at Twyltor and Taylor Streets. The heavy tool crushed and bruised his head, leaving him in a dangerous condition with swelling feared to portend serious outcomes. Witnesses aided as workers freed the boy, and a note directs readers to Spinning's for bicycle repairs.
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Twyltor
Taylor Streets
Hite Corless
Webb Jay Strives in White Steam Car Racing at Ormond
Webb Jay, noted driver of White steamers, travels to Ormond Florida for the Ormond Daytona races. He will pilot stock cars alongside White racers in multiple events. Weet Wheeler realty firm advances into new Colman block quarters today.
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Webb Jay
Iie
Ormond
Fla
Weet & Wheeler
Colman Block
Columbians Lead City Bowling League Title Chase
The Columbians won three straight games to pull ahead in the city bowling league pennant race. Brune wicks, Arcade, and Pacifics contend for runner up as the Columbians appear best poised to win the title.
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Columbians
Tha. Brunewicks
Arcade
Opposition to Land Donation for Green Lake Shore
A meeting is set among the board of works, Green Lake Improvement Club, and Shore land owners to discuss Senator Tucker's bill to donate state shore land around Green Lake to the park board. W D Weed and C B Pettersen oppose the bill citing uncertain riparian rights. the park board seeks full control of Green Lake.
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Board of Works
Park Board
Gece Lake Improvement Elub
Green Lake Shore
Tucker
D. W. DD. Weed
B. Pettersen
Green Lake
Bowden Aims For Two Miles Per Minute At Meet
J L Bowden of Waltham Mass plans to push a special car in the Ormond Daytona meet achieving two miles per minute. The vehicle uses two 60 horsepower engines with direct axle drive. He expresses confidence in reaching unprecedented speed.
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J. L. Bowden
Waltham, Mass
New Keans to be Overhauled at Mare Island Yard
The United States cruiser New Keans arrived from Guam and moved to Mare Island navy yard for decommissioning and a complete overhaul. In San Francisco a series of campus notes report 150 new students expected at the university next week and midyear graduates at the high school. enrollment rises, staffing adjustments, and a resignation affect local education and sports, while Boston reports the Maryland achieving 22.43 knots on a speed trial surpassing contract requirements.
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San Francisco
United States
New Keans
Guam
Mare Island Navy Yard
U.” University
Pully
Osborne
Alden
Europe
Geiger
Miss Beatty
Leechman
Boston
Maryland
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
In Demand Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold at Drug Store
Greatly in demand medicine meets modern requirements for a blood and system cleanser. Dr King’s New Life Pills claimed to cure stomach and liver troubles. Available at G. O. Guy’s drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
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Dr. King
G. O. Guy's Drug Store
Nipper Man Now Works Days In Pike Street Lodgings
Reports from Pike Street lodging houses describe a daring burglar nicknamed the “nipper” who now appears to work days and rents a room before sneaking into other rooms to steal. A Glenbrook roomer bravely confronted him as he searched, fainting after he escaped with valuables. J W Grey witnessed the theft of an overcoat, while C F Warren of the Santa Fe railroad arrived in the city for the road’s interests in the northwest.
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Pike Street
Glenbrook House
J. W. Grey
C.F. Warren
Santa Fe Ratiroad
Salt Lake
Thin City
Warren
Cure for consumption Dr King’s New Discovery
A letter from F. G. Huntley of Oaklandon Indiana describes his wife’s battle with consumption and the doctors’ despair until using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The product claims to kill germs, relieve one dose, and guarantee satisfaction at 50 cents or one dollar with a trial bottle free.
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F. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ind
G. O Guy
He Wo Chinese Medicine Remedies Cure All Diseases
A Seattle ad promotes He Wo Chinese medicine claiming to cure rheumatism asthma catarrh stomach kidney liver and other diseases without operation. Free consultation offered at 210 Washington Street Seattle and readers urged to try before giving up on their cases.
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He Wo
Washington Street
Seattle
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