New Star Lunghi Shakes Half Mile Record History
Emilio Lunghi, Italian immigrant, shattered U S half mile mark and cut Kilpatrick’s 14 year hold by three-fifths of a second. He then smashed the 1882 two thirds mile record by nearly three seconds on Oct 2, leaving a trail of astonished critics and a growing table of world bests showing Italy’s rise in middle distance running.
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Beloved Nephew In New Role Prompts Watchful Eye
A brief notice highlights a beloved nephew taking on a new position, with emphasis on observation by relatives and the community. The item underscores curiosity about his future duties and conduct in the new role.
Broadway Bears Cripples Plague Coach Lewis
Coach Lewis laments a depleted Broadway squad as five players are injured or ailing. Kerr sustains a knee injury with grave prognosis, Patten skinned knee, Smalley crippled, Warren with a weak ankle, Presley with a sprain requiring oxygen.
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Jeff Will Bid On Own Fight In San Francisco Match
Jim Coffroth sails to New York for the Jeffries Johnson bout bidding war. Jeffries may join as partner with Jack Gleason of the Francisco Baseball Club and Berger. A syndicate offer around 75000 dollars is hinted to entice Johnson and the Bergerti season crowd looms as stiff competition. Coffroth doubts a San Mateo arena will be safe.
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Pullman Heavy Wins 74 0 Over Puget Sound
Washington State College blasted the University of Puget Sound 74 to 0 in Pullman. The Des tiny city opponents were overmatched as WSC opened a continuous run of touchdowns and dominated the game from the first whistle.
Lincoln Meets the Varsity Saturday
The Varsity and Lincoln teams will play Saturday afternoon on the Varsity campus. Al is back with the Varsity and Polly Grim has reconciled with Coach Dobie, likely fielding the season’s best lineup. Both schools expect a tough, fast game with a close score.
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Football Player Oliver Lannon In Critical Condition
Oliver Lannon of Pueblo, a student at Pomona college preparatory school, remains on the deathbed after injuries suffered in a football game between Pomona preparatory and the University California academy. He is hospitalized at Clara oe hospital in Los Angeles in critical condition with severe internal injuries.
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Player suffers severe injury during game
The player sustained serious injuries including a dislocated or possibly broken vertebrae. He returned to play at halfback on Monday but was carried off unconscious after his first rush in the second half.
Duffy to Manage White Sox Next Season
Hugh Duffy, managing owner of Providence in the Eastern league, announced he will manage the Chicago White Sox from the bench next season. He did not disclose his contract terms.
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Ty Cobb Freed on $600 Bail in Cleveland Stabbing Case
Ty Cobb was released on $600 bail after a fight with Stanfield the Euclid hotel watchman. The stabbing trial was set for November 20 in Cleveland as Detroit visited the city during a period of tense play.
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Johnson in car chase as debt attachment ends in payment
In San Francisco Jack Johnson paid a $100 debt after deputies chased his car when attorney Carroll Cook attached the pugilist's automobile for the unpaid bill. Johnson fled with a retinue, but the pursuit ended when he settled the claim and was allowed to continue. The piece also notes fan interest in a Johnson versus Langford bout if promoted in New York or Colma.
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