Dog Race Contenders Vied For Second Series Aside
The group of sixteen dogs faced a prior round with uniformed complicity. most likely to advance are pointer Comanche Frank and steers Powhattan Rev Shue Benstone Phillipides and Babblebrook Joe. Eastview setter owned by Judge D C O'Donnell Vancouver BC and pointer owned by A R Fisher operated in the earlier heat with fast but wide finishes.
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Parshael Fields
Doge
Pointer
Comanche Frank
Steers
Powhattan
Rev- Shue
Benstone
Phillipides
Babblebrook Joe
Eastview
Owend
D. C. O'Donnell
Vancouver
B. C
A. R. Fisher
Ope. Ind
Tait
Capablanca Wins Ninth Straight in American Masters Chess
In round nine of the American Chess Masters tournament, Capablanca of Havana secured his ninth consecutive victory by defeating L. B. Zapoleon after 27 moves. Jaffe and Morrison drew after 64 moves, with Jaffe remaining in second place but 1½ points behind Capablanca.
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Associated Press
New York
Joseph R. Capablanca
Havana
L. B. Zapoleon
Jaffe
Morrison
Capablanca
Marshall
Whitaker
Good Citizenship Demands Participation in All Elections
In a concise civic message the piece urges participation in all elections and emphasizes paying poll taxes as a duty of good citizenship, framing civic involvement as essential for community welfare.
Fowler McCormick Heroic Escape in Car Crash
Harold F. McCormick's fifteen year old son Fowler drove fast along a narrow road and swerved into a ditch to avoid a head on collision. Both cars scraped and Fowler survived with minor cuts from flying glass.
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Fowler McCormick
Harold F. McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Fowler
McCormick
O Connell Wins Sunny South Amateur Prize in Houston
Daniel O Connell of San Antonio won the twelfth Sunny South Handicap with 96 of 100 from 16 yards. William Crosby of O Fallon Ill was second with 95, shot from 22 yards, and Guy Deering of Columbus Wis third with 94. Deering led amateurs with 89 breaks of 200. Professionals saw W R Crosby of O Fallon Ill and Lester German of Aberdeen Md tied at 190. The five days produced 1005 targets. William Heer of Guthrie Okla leads with 944. Edward Forsgard of Waco is top amateur with 940.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Daniel O'Connell
San Antonio
William Crosby O O'Fallon
Ill
Guy Deering
Columbus
Wis
Deering
George Crosby
O'Fallon
H. Kennicott
Chicago
C. B. Eaton
Fayette, Mo
W. R. Crosby
Lester German
Aberdeen
W. R. Clancey
Chi
Conductor Makes Vision Guided Run From Fort Wayne
Conductor J L Steele of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad set out from Fort Wayne to Findlay with only an engine and caboose claiming a divine vision directed the trip. Friends urged caution but dispatcher ordered the run per the vision as reported.
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Associated Press
Fort Wayne
Ind
J. L. Steele
Cincinnati
Hamilton and Dayton
Findlay
Ohio
Pay Your Poll Tax Before February 1
Public notice urges eligible voters to pay poll tax by February 1 to preserve voting rights for the year. The reminder emphasizes timely compliance to maintain eligibility for all elections this year.
McGraw Signs Thorpe To Giants Amid Contract Talks
John B. ter secretary of the club announced Thorpe would sign with the Giants in New York after accepting the offer. Thorpe, arriving today at 2 PM, will join spring training and be tested in various roles. The Amateur Athletic Union will receive Thorpe’s Olympic trophies for safekeeping.
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John B. Ter
Oe Peres
Thorpe
New York
Foster
Giants
McGraw
Amateur Athletic Union
Carlisle
James &. Sullivan
Kristian Hellstrom
Sullivan
Celtic Park
Bredemus
Princeton University
Beaumont Claims Thorpe Reserve by Texas League Club
Beaumont Texas February one The Beaumont baseball club in the Texas League has a reserve contract on James Thorpe the Indian athlete according to Manager Wheeler The franchise was bought from Oklahoma City last year and Beaumont claims Thorpe was among the players reserved Wheeler wired Secretary Farrell of the National Commission to protect Beaumont in its claim and to notify Thorpe to report for practice Thorpe could not be located as of yesterday the last day of protection
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Beaumont
Associated Press
Texas
Beaumont Baseball Club
Texas League
James Thorpe
Wheeler
Oklahoma City
Thorpe
Farrell
National Commission
Beaumont Club Claims Thorpe Involvement In Texas League
Oklahoma City officials say Beaumont club asserted a claim to James Thorpe after transferring the franchise last spring. A former Oklahoma City secretary recalls Thorpe was sought in 1911 but refused to play pro ball and toured the state with an amateur team.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Abner Davis
Texas League
Beaumont
James Thorpe
Thorpe
Napier demands Indian ball player rights for Fayetteville
Fayetteville club owner G H Napier says star Indian player James Thorpe will play for Fayetteville next season. He disputes Ban Johnson's claim Thorpe is owned by Fayetteville and says any other club would need a large price. Napier also expects the Eastern Carolina League to be revived.
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Napier
Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
G. H. Napier
Fayetteville
James Thorpe
Ban Johnson
Thorpe
Warner Declares Thorpe Unsigned by Any Club
Carlisle Indian School physical instructor Glenn Warner said James Thorpe had not signed with any professional baseball club. He noted he would release a statement later and that figures from Cincinnati and Pittsburgh clubs had shown interest. Efforts by Chicago Nationals’ Charles Murphy to reach Thorpe were reported as part of ongoing recruitment attempts.
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Warner
Thorpe
Associated Press
Carlisle
Glenn Warner
Carlisle Indian School
James Thorpe
New York Nationals
Frank C. Bancroft
Cincinnati
Kennedy
Pitts
Peost
Ae Fgagian
Anlent
York
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Atro Thorpe
St Girmore
Old Rivals to Battle Jem Driscoll Boxing Sensation Returns
Old rivals prepare to meet Jem Driscoll the celebrated featherweight who stirred American fans years ago in showcases across the country. Driscoll’s notable moment came in New York against Abe Attell when he wowed spectators by flooring the ex champion with a sharp counter that sent Attell stumbling.
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Jem Driscoll
Jem
Abe Attell
New York
Abe
Driscoll
Witman Moves on East Baseball League Plans
W Abbot Witman Sr president of the United States Baseball League arrived to layout a plan to place a team in Lynchburg Virginia. He said arrangements are already made for grounds and teams in New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Baltimore Washington and Richmond. The circuit will be confined to the East.
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Witman
Associated Press
Lynchburg
W. Abbot Witman, Sr
United States Baseball League
English Athletes to Be Financed for Berlin 1916
London feb 1 the amateur athletic association announced a financial plan to fund English athletes for training ahead of the 1916 berlin olympics. lord dearborough proposed raising 25000 dollars annually for three years and 50000 in 1916 to prepare English men for berlin with sir arthur conan doyle urging a125000 raise by public appeal.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Berlin
The
Amateur Athletic Association
Lord Deaborough
Athletic Advisory Club
Arthur Conan Doyle
Statesmen Serving County Without Pay
Five senators with about $20 daily pay were serving without pay as their successors headed to Washington to take seats. Heiskel of Arkansas Sanders of Tennessee Massey of Nevada Johnston of Texas stopped pay January 27, and Perky of Idaho ceased last Friday Chattanooga details note proceeds for Laymen’s meeting.
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Associated Press
Washington
Heiskel
Arkansas
Sanders
Tennessee
Massey
Nevada
Johnston
Texas
Perky
Idaho
Pensacola Cyclists Meet Mobile Boys In Basketball Showdown
The Pensacola junior basketball team faces Mobile in a local association game at the Mobile gym tonight after a bicycle event from Pensacola. Mobile’s lineup includes forwards Grover and Dolive, center Baker, captain Lavelle, Burgoyne, Johnston, Wilson, Bartee, and van, with substitutes.
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Alers
Mobile Gymnasium
Florida
Mobile Boys
Pensacola
Tey
Daphip
Poat
Robertsdale
Mobile
Grover
Dolive
Baker
Lavelle
Burgoyne
Ve Johnston
Wilson
Bartee
Van
Dineen Wins Prize As Swiftest Umpire
Chicago report states William Dineen received a $200 check from Ban Johnson for the best time efficiency among American League umpires. Dineen worked 159 games with an average game length of one hour five minutes, first ahead of Frank O Loughlin and six others all at 1:58.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
William Dineen
Dineen
Frank O'Loughlin
US Open Championship Dates Shift to September
Harry L. Ayer of the USGA announces the open championship dates moved from June 4 and 5 to September 17 and 18. Edward Ray and Harry Vardon assure they will enter the event.
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Associated P
Boston
Harry L. Ayer
United States Golf Association
Edward Ray
Harry Vardon
Spirited Sprint By Bicycle Race in Kangbas City
In Kangbas City on February 1 a six day bicycle race saw leaders stay ahead as Loftus Coburn dropped a lap and Krebs MacKay fell two. After the fourth eight period the top five teams had 702 miles and 9 laps, with Wilcox Blatz three behind and Beck Moon twelve miles and one lap back.
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Associated Press
Kangbas City
Tn A
Martin Ryan
New N. J
Lloyd Thomas
San Francisco
Sey
Loftus
Coburn
Krebs
MacKay
Wilcox
Blatz
Beck
Moon
Hugh Duffy Wins Fall River Franchise
Hugh Duffy, former Chicago American League manager and Milwaukee club leader, was awarded the Fall River franchise by the New England League officials at a special meeting. The team will relocate to Portland, Maine.
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Associated Pres
Boston
Hugh Duffy
Chicago 1
Milwaukee Club
American Association
Fall River
Newland League
National Corm Mission
Portland
Washington Star Catcher John Hen Signs for Season
Washington reports John Hen of the American team, once sidelined by knee surgery, has fully recovered and signed his season contract. The star catcher returned to duty after the operation and is expected to bolster the lineup.
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Associated Press
Washington
John Hen
Washington American
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