Joe Dawson’s Mercy Cost Him Vanderbilt Cup Race
Tip Wright recalls the Vanderbilt Cup finish where Joe Dawson, leading by four minutes, stopped to aid an injured spectator at the Westbury turn. Dawson delayed minutes to confirm the man’s condition, costing him 1 minute 25 seconds and the win, yet his bravery earns him high regard in racing history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Wright
Joe Dawson
Dawson
Inne
Grant
Westbury
Vanderbilt
Llaim
Diamond Glints and Rumors Hit Baseball and Football Sagas
The piece notes that most major league teams test young players for next season while San Antonio suffers from sales and drafts. It mentions talk of a new major league forming and Fielder Jones potentially returning under Comiskey. Walter Camp tours the country promoting new football rules revealed by Spalding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Ballard Smoker Delivers Fast Wrestling and Boxing Action
Fight fans at Ballard enjoyed a busy night with Finkstead defeating Kastner in two straight falls, Fleury and Wyard drawing after four fast rounds, Pierce besting Clark in a 130 pound bout, Peterson beating Bennett in two rounds, Reynolds defeating Larson in three rounds, and Hubbard narrowly defeating Emery at 135. In Buffalo, N Y Dr B F Roller of Seattle is considered unable to claim the title after failing to throw three second raters within an hour.
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Ballard
Finkstead
Kastner
Fleury
Wyard
Pierce
Clark
Peterson
Bennett
Reynolds
Larson
Hubbard
Emery
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. B. F. Roller
Seattle
Frank Gotch
Roller
Lejeune Breaks Long-Standing Baseball Throw Record
Sheldon Lejeune eclipsed prior marks with a 426 feet 6% inch throw at Cincinnati field day games, surpassing Hatfield and Herrmann records and topping Joe Martin’s 416 feet 2 inch unofficial distance. The Frenchman, playing for Evansville and drafted by Pittsburgh, claimed the long distance throwing title.
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Hatfield
Sheldon Lejeune
Cincinnati
John Hatfield
Brooklyn
Garry Herrmann
Lejeune
Joe Martin
Evansville
Ind
Pittsburg
Jiu Jitsu Show Tonight At Nippon Kwan Hall
Prof Ito promotes an exhibition at Nippon Kwan hall Maynard and Washington this evening. He frames himself as an expert and the event aims to showcase jiu jitsu as an exciting sport.
Boxing Gloves and Athletic Goods at A L Hall
Boxing gloves striking bags and basketballs along with athletic outfits are advertised for sale at A L Hall located at 1111 First.
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A. L. Hall
Kenwood Grocery Listing Details
Local store at 5500 Ken wood Place advertises phone contact North 1882 and red 268 road.
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Seattle
Garrett, Grocer
Phone North 521
Kenwood Grocery
Kenwood Pl
Phone North
Kid Herman Ready for Rattling Battle With Wolgast
Kid Herman Herman Landfield and manager Nate Lewis push for a match with Ad Wolgast. The fighter trains hard, claims peak form, and plans a Monday Star Theatre appearance with pupil Murray Naga, touted as a 120-pound possessor.
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Herman Landfield
Fietiana
Kid Herman
Nate Lewis
New York
Dixie Kid Defeats Tighe in Welterweight Bout
The Dixie Kid, holder of the country welterweight title claim, beat Dennia Tighe of Scranton in a 10 round bout in New York last night. Princeton faces criticism over poor form in Eastern grid season amid upcoming Dartmouth clash as Yale remains under scrutiny. Schafer of the Washington Senators challenged Jack Johnson to an automobile race with a side bet and a cup prize offer.
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New York
Dixie Kid
Dennia Tighe
Scranton
Princeton
Yale
Dartmouth
Johnson
Chicago
Schafer
Washington American
Jack Johnson
Aberdeen Football Team Honored After Lincoln Victory
Townsfolk hosted a banquet for the Aberdeen football squad last night to celebrate their win over Lincoln high last Saturday. The Ellensburg Normal eleven opens the season with a game against Grand View at Ellensburg on Saturday. Willie Anderson, famed golfer, is reported dead in Philadelphia at age 31.
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Aberdeen
Lincoln High
Willie Anderson
Philadelphia
Scotland
Ellensburg
Grand View
Outdated Stock Clearance Offers Deep Discounts Across Departments
A retailer advertises unprecedented bargains to clear stock with hefty price cuts on oak mantels razors lamps and lighting fixtures. Deals include a $65 mantel for 39.25 and 50 percent off all cooking utensils and wash-day needs plus reduced heating stoves lamps tiles hardware and more with limited quantities and eager customer response anticipated.
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Requisecat
Comiskey
Fielder Jones
Walter Camp
Spalding
Jeanette
Boston
Ballard Smoker
ST. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Robert Hedges
Jimmy Callahan
White Sox
Hedges
Iver Lawson
Frank Kramer
Lawson
Kramer
Lady Frances Hope
Star Breakers
Cafe First
Cherry
Meat Headquarters
Osaka
Japan
University of Chicago
University of Waseda
Portland
Newspaper Writers of
Billy Papke
Tom Williams
Sydney
Virginus
Ginna St
Weatlake
L. C. Hotchkins
14Th and 63Rd St
Beecham’s
Hoosier Sircia
Second Ave
Union St
Mpment
Strealing Jewelery CO
Weetlake Ave
Stee
Sir" Speermeresens
Pike &T
Buver Willings
Eng
Ing
Z. C. Miles & Piper Co
First Avenue and
Spring Street
Sherwin-Williams
Star Paint & Wall Paper Co
London
Packard Merriman Shoe
Union
First Avenue
Pike
Pike Street
GEO. P. Bent CO
Third Av
Chicago, Il
Bush & Jane Pianos
Push Alone
Third Avenue
Postoffice
Damlim & Barry, Inc
Paint & Wall Paper
Second Avenue
Tailored Ready Clothes Shop
Pike St
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