Long Racing Route Through Latonia to New Orleans Schedule
Horses migrate from Latonia to Cumberland Park in Tennessee then to New Orleans tracks City Park and Fair Grounds for a lively fall racing circuit starting Monday November 6 with a sequence of races including Poetry Minnesata and many listed entries and times.
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Jamaica
New York
Bennings
Washington, D. C
Latonia
Red Cumberland Park
Ville, Tenn
New Orleans
City Park
Fair Grounds
Plungers' Winnings in Track Season Revealed
A table estimates the earnings and losses of leading track plunger contenders this season. Names include Donald Grant Lyman Mechner Gideon A Drake and P A McCarren among others with totals ranging from £40,000 to £196,000. The text also mentions an alleged franchise offer from a Detroit man that may have been a hoax to a naive buyer.
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York
Grant Lyman
Mechner
A. Drake
Sceewsese
Gideon
Svesee
P. A. McCarren
Fight Game notes on McGovern Hanlon Herrera Kaufman
The article recalls Terry McGovern's dramatic recovery and cites two doctors with opposing views on his boxing future. It profiles Aurelio Herrera and Eddie Hanlon, their backgrounds, and the San Francisco Nightweight clash upcoming in which Hanlon trains in Santa Monica and Herrera in Los Angeles. It also praises Billy Delaney's high regard for Kaufman and remarks on ongoing long distance campaigns by Patting Nelson and Jimmy Sritt.
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Aurelio Herrera
Eddie Hanlon
San Francisco
Everera
San Jose
Hanlon
Frisco Eddin
Herrera
Edward
Santa Monica
Los A
AL Kaufman
Billy Delaney
Charmpions
O'Brien
Delaney
Tie
Pattling Nelson
Jimmy Sritt
Frieco
Terry McGovern's comeback linked to outdoor baseball
Terry McGovern credits outdoor exercise from last summer for his renewed strength. He says he felt stronger than ever, and a recent meeting with Tommy Murphy suggests his old cleverness remains.
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Terry McGovern
Terry
Tommy Murphy
Charlie Mitchell Claims Knockdown on John L. Sullivan
Charlie Mitchell, 43, asserts he was the first man to knock John L. Sullivan down. He quit boxing ten years ago after losing to Corbett, and the passage of time makes his comeback tale seem older than it is.
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Terry McGiovern
McGovern
California
Pilly
Kaufman
O'Brien
Charlie Mitchell
John L. Sullivan
Mitchell
Corbett
Donlin Poised for Broadway Saibon Debut
Short arm jolts Michael J. Donlin may open a sabbon on Broadway in New York. His friends call him that with his immense popularity he could attract crowds and boost the show.
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Michael J. Donlin
Broadway
New York
Boxing News From Savannah to Georgia: Roblin and Ryan
The report notes Gus Roblin drifting into real estate speculation as his boxing career nears an end and imagines him owning land before retirement. Joe Bernstein aims for a Christmas clearance in Savannah as boxing heats up. Tommy Ryan refuses retirement and eyes a comeback against Jack Sullivan after Sullivan beat Tommy Byrne in Los Angeles.
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Gus Roblin
Roblin
Young Corbett Fades After Loss to Erne
The article notes Young Corbett losing to Erne and signals a waning for Corbett. It argues his ambitions suffer and suggests he should retreat from the limelight to rebuild through rigorous training and improved conditioning.
Harvard Flaunts Slow Offense After West Point Defeat
Gloom hangs over Harvard following a heavy loss to West Point. The team showed a lack of high class football with sluggish blocking, lumbering line play, and a dearth of aggressiveness. Coach FH appears worn by the season as byes and stalled plays dim the outlook.
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Harvard
West Point
Georgetown sprinter Arthur Duffey retires from sprinting
Arthur Duffey the record holding speedster, who clocked 94-6 seconds for 100 yards, declares he will never run again. If he remains firm, the Georgetown man may quit athletics for a time, signaling the end of one of America's fleetest sprinters.
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Arthur Duffey
Georgetown
De Groff Tickles Crowd With Ham Sandwich Quip
The St. Louis outfielder and sly harmonist known as De Groff amuses bleacher fans with a running joke. When a fly ball heads his way he tells the crowd Here comes a ham sandwich Watch me eat it up.
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de Groff
St. Louis
Match Games Decided On The Seattle Bowlers
Seattle bowlers list preliminary matchups with dates from November 1 to November 22 and notes on captains. Monarch Allies and Arcade alleys feature joint schedules with O Donnell Sheffer Jenkins Kinane and others. regular schedule to begin about December 1.
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Seattle
Monarch Alieve
O'Donnell Ve. Jenkins
Sheffer Vs. Kinane
Kelsey Ve. Hughes
Brunne Ve. Shuman
Keller Va Hughes
Stovall
Shuman
Vogel
Keller
Keller Vs. Vogel
Stovall Ve. Warren
Kelsey Va
Jenkins
O'Donnell
Kinne
Hughes Va. Sheffer
Umpire Jack Sheridan Praises Mathewson Across Baseball Greats
Jack Sheridan, after 20 years behind the plate, hails Christy Mathewson as the greatest the diamond has ever seen. He notes Mathewson’s World Championship form surpasses legends Clarkson Ruste Waddell Baldwin Chesebro and others, declaring no one equals his prowess.
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Jack Sheridan
Mathewson
Clarkson
Ruste
Waddell
Baldwin
Chesebro
Cheebro
Etf
Uses Different Tire Sizes To Test Speed Gains
A motorist tested tires of varying sizes on a two cylinder car to compare speed and comfort. Starting with two inch solid tires the speed ranged 12 to 14 mph. With two and a half inch solids it rose to 18 mph, then four inch pneumatics achieved 20 mph, and adding an inch to the rear raised the speed to 24 mph. The engine and car remained the same, claiming evidence for larger tires improving performance.
Stage Starts Socker Movement at University of Chicago
Chicago November 1 Coach Stage began a soccer movement at the University of Chicago seeking support from the philosophy school and senior college letters to organize teams. The effort aims to foster organized play and cooperation across departments.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Philosophy School and Letters
Hall Couldn't Save the Game in Pacific League Clash
In San Francisco crowding, Seattle failed to capitalize as Huss Malls did not arrive on time, leaving Captain Russ to rally the defense. Oakland scored two runs in the second on hits by Devereaux Byrnes and Graham, while Seattle managed one run in the ninth with Rose Hall at the plate. Final scores show Oakland 2, Seattle 1, with Tacoma defeating San Francisco 4 to 2 in a separate game and Los Angeles beating Portland 7 to 1.
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Ban Francisco
Seattle
Huss Malls
Russ
Oakland
Devereaux
Byrnes
Graham
Rose Hall
Heare
Beatle
Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Tacoma
Interclass Track Meet Set for Saturday at University
The interclass track meet scheduled for Saturday afternoon on the university campus pits sophomores against freshmen. Freshmen seek revenge for the cane-rush defeat, with about a dozen entrants likely to run against a smaller field of seasoned sophomores.
Horses of Old Were Best In California Turf History
San Francisco reports on Ab Stemler a veteran trainer praised for long reigns in California racing. He trained Joe Howell and other noted horses, reflecting on endurance of old time thoroughbreds and Stemler’s career despite health setbacks.
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San Francisco
San Franchsco
Ab. Steiner
California
Bay District
Far West
Stemler
Joe Howell
Sunma
Fleur de Lia
Levedal
Divina
Mr. Stemler
Bonnie Scotland
Eva Sheppard
Joe
Geo. Hausen
Mollie McCarty
Howet
Luntma
Marienhuret
Steiner
Keenes
Bayron Weinburg
Germany
Geo. Walker
Hoppe to Meet Vignaux in Possible International Match
Willie Hoppe may face champion Georges Vignaux after failing to draw Geo Slosson into a match. A Paris billiard firm opened talks for Hoppe to travel to meet Vignaux, with Hoppe likely to accept. Slosson argues no financial incentive exists unless in an international tournament.
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Willie Hoppe
Geo. Slosson
Vignaux
Paris
Hoppe
Ocean
Boy Wonder
Slosson
Guff on Geo Rose at the Pacific Coast racing scene
The text portrays Geo Rose, a leading bookmaker and race track magnate, as a powerful figure at Ascot Park and Southern California racing circles. It notes Rose's planned Los Angeles season opened on Thanksgiving, his private business travel with Rose, and a mocked incident involving a San Francisco sports writer who misrefers to Rose as an undertaker.
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Geo, Floss
Rowe
Nalve
Rose
Pacific Coast
New York
Rouse
Ascot Park Racing Association
Southern California
Corpa
Los Angeles
Geo. Hose
San Francisco
Almos Daily
Geo. Ross
Mr. Rose
Butte to Have New Race Track
Butte Montana reports the Butte Driving Club plans a half mile matinee race track next year. W A Clark Jr headed a banquet subscription reaching 9025 with optimism of surpassing 10600 after members are seen. The club aims to lease land or buy ground and form a state racing circuit valued by Northwest horsemen.
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Butte
Mont
Butte Driving Club
W. A. Clark, Jr
United States
Clark
Northwest
Seattle Leads Bowling League
The Vancouver BB C bowling team lost to the Arcades in the international telegraphic league Tuesday night, putting Seattle in the lead. Arcades won the first game by 29, the second by 3, and the third by 1. Vancouver did not bowl the last game. Kinne had the top score of 227 and the top average of 192.
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Vancouver
BB. C
Arcades
Seattle
Kinne
Wray Leads Monarch Bowling With 172 High Average
Mrs Wray bowled at the Monarch alleys and posted a high four game average of 172 on Tuesday. A telegraph match between Anacortes and the Monarch team is scheduled for Saturday evening at Monarch alleys.
All Star Western Football Team Plans to Form This Fall
Plans mature for an all star western football team to tour and play with athletic clubs in Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston and New York. The proposed lineup includes Bush from Wisconsin at right end and a right tackle position listed.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Bush
Wisconsin
Local Wisconsin Team Roster Note Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR lists players and positions for Hertkhe and Fors with several names unclear. Appears to show Wisconsin and Minnesota references, with positions including guard end halfback and fullback and notes on selection status. Overall roster details are incomplete and uncertain.
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Hertkhe
Wisconsin
Rum
Hempie @oain
Brash
Minnesota
Fors
Wiwin
Heat Gan
Wissonsin
Vanderboom
Wiscom.ain
Yesler Property Conversion to Football Field
Plans underway to convert the Yesler estate at Corner Dames and Third into a football field for the Seattle Athletic Club. Electric lights will illuminate the grounds so players can see the ball after dark during practices and games.
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Yeesler
Corner Dames
Heattle Athletic Club
De Forest Clairvoyant Offers Free Afternoon Trials
An advertisement touts Prof De Forest as a leading clairvoyant who reads a lifetime of details and cures digestion without medicine. He offers free trials from 2 to 4 PM, claiming accurate predictions on love marriage business and personal fortunes, urging skepticism to be overcome.
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de Forest
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