Burman Speed Makes Baseball Look Slow
Speed king Bob Burman hurled his Daytona Beach record mile in 2 62 6 seconds, eclipsing baseball powerhouses Christy Mathewson and Rube Marquard by miles. The article extols Burman’s pace, imagines Mathewson and Marquard pitching at a car, and notes Meadows racing cars on display at Seattle garages.
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Burman
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Rube Marquard
Seres
Athletics
Phil
Bob Burman
Daytona Beach
Mathewson
Marquard
Harman
Seattle
Olympic Motorcar Co
Hroadway
Maat Union
Mitchellae & Staver
Ortona Triumphs Over Gwendolyn In Harbor Race
The yacht Ortona led by Capt. John Graham and Sailing Master Ted Geary beat the Gwendolyn HH captained by Capt. Johnson and Capt. Redfern by 6 minutes 40 seconds after two laps around a 15 mile harbor course. Ortona edged ahead at the start but Gwendolyn gained in light wind. finish near finish buoy. A rematch is planned around Broady Ledge covering 52 nautical miles in two weeks.
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Ortona
John Graham
Ted Geary
Johnson
Redfern
Gwendolyn
Broady Ledge
YMCA Sports Roundup Highlights Local Activities
Jamea Percival returns to YMCA work at Tacoma Y M C A after marriage. Al l Y M C A league to form next Thursday with applications due in the physical director's office. Lang's Red Sox beat J Starup's Giants 11 to 4 in an indoor baseball series. Tacoma athletes travel to Orting for a physical work exhibition under Director Cook. H Hansen arrives early for morning gym sessions. Claude Fortner of A C grapplers drills with Andy Erickson's class as wrestlers clash for control.
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Jamea Percival Pinch
Beattle Y. M. C. A
Tacoma Y. M. C. A
All-Y. M. C. A
George Swan
Dec Speidel
J. Starup
Giants
Lang
Red Sox
Witdim
Cubs
A. G. Douthitt
Tacoma
Orting
Cook
H. Hansen
Claude Fortner
Y. M. C. A. Wrestling Squad
The
A. C. Grapplers
Andy Erickson
Andy
Stanford poised for Berkeley rugby showdown after Olympic win
Stanford football fans anticipate a victory over the University of California after a strong showing by the first team against the Olympic club. The team will train lightly this week ending with a bonfire rally on Thursday, and students will travel to Berkeley for the Saturday game. DELL WANTS KILBANE. Harry Dell expects an easy win over Tommy Dixon in Kansas City on November 8 before pursuing Johnny Kilbane for a title shot. Juarez announces 100 days of racing starting Thanksgiving with 15 cars from Latonia and six races daily.
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Cardinal
Stanford University
Cal
Stanford
Berkeley
University of California
Inal
Olympic
Berkley
Dell
Kilbane
Kansas City
Tommy Dixon
Harry Dell
San Francisco
Dixon
Johnny Kilbane
Juarez EL
Paso
Juirez
Col
W. J. Winn
Louisville
Col. Winn
Latonia
API
Mandot Eyes Crown as Solid South Backs ManDot Bout
New Orleans reports say the solid South supports Mandot in a 1010 round no decision bout with champion Wolgast tonight. Writers note Wolgast may be past his speed while Mandot’s slashing style could seize the lightweight crown. Odds are even with little betting activity as Wolgast vows to finish Mandot before the limit.
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New Orleans
Joe Mandot
Ad Wolom
Woilgast
Mandot
Wolgast
Mandel
Bere
Madigan Stars In Saturday's Desperate Grid Contest
In a hard fought game at Dugdale's park Lincoln high school won 6 0 with a fourth quarter touchdown by Willard and a Crim kick. Broadway had two chances to score but stalled on fumbles and strong Lincoln defense. Madigan kicked from his ten yard line and provided the decisive plays.
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Lincoln High School
Broadway
Orange
Black
Lincoln
Stone Wall
Oliens
Madigan
Finegold
Willard
Crim
Hig
Fred Madigan
Stowell
Woodcock
Tincoin
Madigan Waa
Broadways
Wolgast Promises Thanksgiving Appearance in New York
Champion Ad Wolgast pledges to appear at the 44th Street Athletic Club in New York on Thanksgiving Day if he stays out of San Francisco. His likely opponent is Johnny Lore.
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New York
San Francisco
Ad Wolgast
44Th St. Athletic Club
Wolgast
Johnny Lore
Hy Uaticn Press
Hitchie
Francisco
Bantam title bid falters as Campi seeks matchup
Promoter Tom Eddie Camps targets a Thanksgiving bout to land a bantamweight title clash for Francisco boxer Campi. Coulon’s West return uncertain, while Kid Williams remains a potential opponent, with arrangements hinging on Coulon’s availability and Campi’s securing a champion act.
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Los Angeles
Tom Eddie Camps
Francisco
Campi
Coulon
Chico
Kid Wiliams
Pion
New York
New Honors Won by Detective William J Burns
The Burns National Detective Agency gains prestige by being appointed to protect the American Bankers Association and winning a new contract with the National Retail Dry Goods Association. Burns touts effectiveness, claiming to deter crime and educate future detectives, while recalling battles with Pinkerton rivals and securing bank protection through modern methods.
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National Banker
Burns
Pinkertons
Pinkerton
Burns National Detective Agency
Bankers’ Pa
American Bankers’ Association
Bankers’ Associations
Wisconsin Bank Association
San Francisco
Bunko
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