Billings Owns the World’s Fastest Trotter Lou Dillon
Detroit dispatch chronicles C. K. G. Billings, son of A. M. Billings, achieving the two minute mark with Lou Dillon, the world’s fastest trotter, after a life building a famed stable. It recalls Princess 2:30, Happy Medium, and earlier racers like Toxie R and Jennie K as stepping stones to a racing legacy and a Memphis track project aiming at speed records.
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Detroit
A. M. Billings
C. K. G. Billings
Billings
Princess
New York
San Francisce
Happy Medium
Nancy Hanks
Tempe
Poners
Lou Dillion
Robert Bonner
PACER
Toxie R
Grand Boulevard
Toxie
Jennie K
Jack Case
Washington Park
Washington
Lion- Dexter
Bill
Jimmy Hague
Franker
York
Memphis
Memphis Trot Association
Mabel
Mr. Billings
W. L. Snow
Louisville
Douglas Park
Joe Patchen
New York Speedway
Mem
Montgomery Park
Lu Battleton
Jimmy Hogue
Arrigal
Chicagoan
Speedway
A Wealth
New Yorker
Daniel
Jack Curry
Hontas Crooke
Aay Welch
Amos Rathbun
Lucille
Lexington
Rathbun
Hillings
Hartford
Free Bond
Ing
Belle
Trotter Ellert
Major Greer
Aggie Medium
I Westland
Billing
Seth Gunn
Nashville Empire Ct
Eask
Dern
Rivers
Little Boy
America
Harnes
Gene Otter
Forbes Attell bout still hanging fire
In St Louis on December 2 1910 the Forbes Attell boxing match is on hold as city authorities ban further contests. West End Club officials dispute the delay saying the bout will occur soon. Attell is regarded as one of the top lightweight contenders and backers expect a grueling contest if they meet.
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ST. Louis
Harry Forbes
Abe Attell
West End
Attell
Forbes
Fighters Say Experts Often Wrong In Picking Winners
In San Francisco a clipping from an Eastern exchange quotes Harry Corbett saying most fighters are poor judges. He notes Eddie Hanlon favored to beat Young Corbett, while many experts once backed Gardner and Hanlon, and Abe Attell favored Corbett. He argues nine of ten fighters are biased by friendship.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dee
Eddie” Hanlon
Corbett
Harry Corbett
Denver
Arthur Chambers
Philadelphia
Chambers
Jim
Gardner
Hanlon
Yanger
Abe’ Attell
Abe
McGovern
Golf Handicappers Hard Task in Shifting Scales
Brooklyn reports show the golf handicap system as hard to perfect with frequent shifts. The article notes many handicaps within ten strokes of bogey across states and analyzes the practice of scratch scores, plus figures on tournament outcomes and fairness. It highlights reform discussions and the challenge of consistent handicapping across clubs and players.
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Brooklyn
Extra Games Scheduled In Both The Leagues
A Christmas week heavy with away games hits the Western and Central Leagues. Indians will play two Christmas games away from home at Anderson and Elwood. Richmond plays at Marion both sessions while Marion hosts the next night. Muncie visits here Saturday for a third game in one week. Lafayette may host Terre Haute Wednesday as work continues on the new run. Central League play features city doubleheaders on Christmas day.
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Indianapolis
Anderson
Elwood
Richmond
Marion
Muncie
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Central League Week Schedule Summary
The document lists upcoming games for Central League teams and local matchups. Monday through Saturday programs include Elwood, Anderson, Marion, Muncie, Indianapolis, Richmond, and other cities with multiple cross fixtures and afternoon or night times. Additional notes show Danville, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Logansport, and Logans as part of the schedule.
Shortridge Relays Star Joe Michaels Leaves for Lafayette
Captain Frank J. Doudican announced that Shortridge’s relay team will be without Joe Michaels next season. Michaels departed for Lafayette where he will attend high school as his father relocates the family business. Michaels has two years on the Shortridge relay squad and is praised as a top distance runner, with plans for Lafayette High School to gain points.
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Frank J. Doudican
Shortridge
Joe Michaels
Michaels
Lafayette
Joseph Michaels
Iain Doudican
White deer superstition cited after Adirondack hunt
Adirondack guides warn Wesley Jordan of Saranac Lake that his recent shot of a rare white deer may bring misfortune. The article notes white deer rarity, past sightings, and local beliefs about hunters triggering bad luck, with anecdotes from Essex County woodsman Rodney West and past incidents in Keene Valley and Cranberry Lake.
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Buffalo
Wesley Jordan
Saranac Lake
Adirondacks
Jordan
Rodney West
Essex County
West
America
Keene Valley
Cranberry Lake
St. Lawrence County
Private and Public Life of Jack O'Brien
A Philadelphia real estate agent by day doubles as middleweight boxer Jack O'Brien. He earns about 15 thousand dollars a year from boxing, travels worldwide, and manages both careers with discipline. He lives frugally, supports a large family, and plans further business expansion while pursuing boxing earnings.
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Chicago
Joseph Hagan
Hagan & Kelly
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Hagan
Boston
O'Brien
Pugilist
Real Estate Trust Building
Kelly
Jeffries
O’brien
Corbett
Sharkey
Chauncey Epen
Aoreas
England
Tommy Tracey
Star Theater
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United States
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Lancaster
Pittsburg
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
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Paris
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Antwerp
Ostend
Ireland
Newcastle-on-the-Tyne
Newcastle
Liverpool
Albuquerque
N. M
St. Louis
Kansas City
Europe
Parle
Brandh Ou
San Francisco racing scandal shocks turf world
A sensational betting ring scandal in San Francisco ties bookmaker Davis and several jockeys to systematic fraud. The case recalls the Little Pete affair, with Davis accused of altered odds and eluding rivals, while Lynch is named as a dangerous accomplice, and observers await California Jockey Club action before Davis can regain track privileges.
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Davis
Lynch
Pinkertons
Pete
W. Sink
Link
Little Pete
Chinatown
Metropolitan Turf Association
Jockey Club
Mets
Mark Reardon
Sheepshead Bay
Reardon
California Jockey Club
Jim" Davis
Eureka
Cal
Ingleside
Bart” Cavanaugh
Sacramento
Cavanaugh
Far East
New York
Melbourne Club
Garden City Golf Club Caddies Set Fire On Course
New York caddies at Garden City Golf Club burn high grass to keep warm prompting a warning from greens committee. A new caddy house is built near the clubhouse for Frank Sherman who returned from a year at Saranac Lake after illness and heroic winter care.
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New York
Garden City Golf Club
Greens
Frank Sherman
Saranac Lake
Adirondacks
Philosophy Found in Game of Billiards
New York reports Maurice Daly discusses the mental side of billiards. He says knowledge and thought drive power, and practice builds execution. Daly credits self study, learning from others, and occasional solitary work at his academy for mastery and fresh shots.
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New York
Maurice Daly
Daly
Willie Hoppe
Laguna
Hoppe
Decided to Pay Forfeit Restores Rose Wabash Relations
The Rose Polytechnic Athletic Association agrees to pay a $5 forfeit to Wabash for not playing last season’s football game. Rose refused to play if the negro student Gordon appeared on Wabash’s team, Gordon was injured and did not play. The faculty ruled in favor of recognition of principle, though Gordon could not participate. The payment allows two basketball games to proceed. dispute with Franklin College over $25 referred to Purdue professor Walden as Big Nine arbiter.
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Rose
Wabash
Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Rose Polytechnic Athletic Association
Gordon
Culver
Franklin College
Walden
Purdue
Big Nine
Stakes announced by Coney Island Club
Coney Island Jockey Club in New York lists stakes for the June meeting with most entries due by January 4. For two year olds the Great Trial and the Double Event lead a slate of races including Foam Surf Zephyr and Vernal. For three year olds the Lawrence Realization and Tidal are top purses along with Mermaid Lift and Spindrift. For three year olds and upward the Suburban and Commonwealth headline, with Advance June handicap Equality Beacon and Independence also on the list.
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New York
Coney Island Jockey Club
Commonwealth
Madden Sees 1:50 Trotter Era Ahead In Trotting Deep
John E. Madden, discussing bygone trotting days, predicts 1:50 marks may become common as faster tracks and better sulky gear propel trotters forward. He cites Robert McGregor, Delmar, Crescens, Abdell and notes a coming expansion in light harness racing with rising capital and new champions after 1904.
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Lexington
John E. Madden
Hamburg Place
Robert McGregor
Delmar
Crescens
Abdell
Orrin Hickock
Counselor Craw
Ord
Ane
Ira E. Bride
Ana
Lou Dillon
Major Delmar
Dan Patch
Prince Alert
Peter
Doug Thomas
Katherine A
E. E. Smathers
Sadie Mac
Peter the Great
Sadie Mae
Bourbon County
Thomas Saiy
Memphis
Ache
Mr. Clay
James E. Clay
Smathers
Billy Buck
O Neill Signs to Play with Cincinnati
Anderson Ind December 2 Phil O Neil of Anderson has signed to play with Cincinnati next season. The former Notre Dame catcher and Central League backstop with Grand Rapids is regarded as a top prospect for the club.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Phil O'Neil
Cincinnati
O'Neill
Notre Dame
Grand Raps
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