World billiards tilt and sports notes from New York march
M Core the French billiardist arrives in New York for April world championship tourney after arriving March 24. John J Rooney defeats Pred Russell in Joliet wrestling on March 21, two falls to one. Jim Robinson Princeton trainer dies aged 68, oldest in America and first college athletic trainer. Fifth British American cable chess match ends in draw, Rico trophy remains British. C M Daniels sets 110 yard swim record in Chicago dual meet. Edward W Garner wins 1906 national amateur billiards title. Drake track Barton Haggard sets Missouri indoor pole vault record at 11 feet 8 1/4 inches. Two Olympic picks drop out Ellery H H Clark and Us a oolstierary national game is de velible. Michigan and football governance reforms discussed. Iowa and Northwest references. intercollegiate football to be limited for five years. baseball affected. Williamsport outlaw club reportedly approaches Billy Gilbert of the New York team after Cassidy’s death.
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M. Core
Vegins
New York
John J. Rooney
Pred Russell
Joliet, ML
Jim Robinson
Princeton
Robinson
America
Cable
Hastern Club
Chicago
Edward W. Garner
Passaic
N. J
J. Ferdinand Poggenburg
Chicago Athletic Association
Drake
Barton Haggard
Missouri Valley
Chapman
Athens
Matthew P. Halpin
Ellery HH. Clark
Boston
New York Athletic Club Dominates Missouri Meet in St Louis
The NYAC aquatic team swept Missouri AC in St Louis defeating Marquard Schwary of MA. C. M. Daniels of NYAC set a world record in 56 seconds for LC meter race. English championships loom as US swimmers plan trips to London for Olympic prep and English events begin July 7.
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D. A. Sullivan
Anaconda
Mont
New York Athletic Club
Missouri AC
St Louis
Marquard Schwary
M.A
Lcm-Yard
Awim C. M. Daniels
M. Daniels
United States
Chanpion
London
Athens
Daniely
Spencer Ihe Bschwara
Revival of Olympic Legends and the Greek American Debate
A historical essay compares ancient and modern Olympics, noting the Marathon story of Philippides and the Hellespont, then contrasts Greek and American performances. It mentions Captain Garretto, Archie Hahn, and other athletes, highlighting endurance versus grace and national pride in early 20th century Olympic discourse.
Olympian Games History From Ancient Athens Preview
The text outlines a fictional or historic Olympic program with events in athletics aquatic and combat sports. It mentions sponsorship by a duke of Sparis and Greve, a series of track races including 100 and 400 meters, marathon, hurdles, field events, fencing, javelin, wrestling, sailing, rowing, cycling, shooting, revolvers, dueling pistols, and clay pigeon shooting. It notes amateur entry rules and a legend about origins with mythic figures and a ceremonial opening by judges.
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Arwrouslould
Hove
Athens
Umile
Duke of Sparis
Greve
Man of Wat
Ouin-Ot-Wne
Silemeter
Crabkuta
Marathon
Gras
Origen
Theos
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Studen
Williamsport Outlaw Club
Billy Gilbert
Joseph Cassidy
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Jack O'Brien
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Deal
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