Betting and racing reform spark renewed public interest
The piece describes rising enthusiasm for horse racing amid betting law changes, with crowds at tracks and jockey clubs debating regulations. It notes NY adoptive shifts decriminalizing some betting, predicts a return of wagering, and cites officials and attendees at events in Meck, New York, and other circuits, including plans for future meetings and the broader impact on racing culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Clark
Orse
New York
Ho Lunger
Mao
Horey
Exatera Jockey Club Emclala
Witold @ atelier
Altentatien
Tyur
Raretaga
N. 1
Berk
Racing In The East Feet Of Fame In Baseball Wars
A lengthy critique outlines looming conflicts in professional baseball as the National and American Leagues clash with minor leagues. It discusses potential realignment plans, city targets, and the threat to the existing order, with notes on possible independent leagues forming to rival organized baseball. The piece also touches on college athletics and a European style football act arriving in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Pattern League
Ten
Warness
Clack AA
Cincinnati
Asacelation
Chicago
Plana Te Organi Powerfel
Aprival
American Leaguea
Pete Ung
Coneditiona
Brotherhood Shammave
Minora
Iraruis
Plac
Americat Association
Thitapapella
Loulevtile
Kansas City
Colimbut
Toledo
Laltimore
Providence
Newark
Jersey City
Teken
Midater
Sprinter's Life Compared to Weight Throwers in Track History
A historical note contrasts sprinters and weight throwers, noting peak runners from a decade ago like George Orton and Alex Grant and contrasting their fading as weight athletes stay prime longer. It discusses training methods, weight management, and the harsher wear of sprinting versus throwing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusner
Tenner
John Flansenn
Manin
Dek
Anetden
Deane Horgan
Dick Sheldon
Alfred Plow
J. B. Mitchel
A.C. Lumen
George Orton
Alex Grant
Jarvin W. Fbehutt
Jamale Gregan
Dick Grant
Texine
I Care Not For the Shines That Star in Follies
Nora Bayes leads a bustling program at the New York stage. The revue Follies of 1909 features The Motor Girl as a hit with Georgia Caine and Perrathy Dare among the principals. The piece blends song and comedy with lavish spectacle, while other acts including Jungle and motor-themed numbers showcase a large cast and theatrical flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Bayes
New York
2 York
FL Zelafeld, Jr
Faa Methcy
Bere
Angs Nata Wayes
Heave Pryea Noga
Lorraine
Davelty
Silas Lutaing
Stuttauion
Wright Aeror
Aby
Wright Brothers
Trubally Stacnaing
Aftivas
Ste. Fa
Africa
Kimit Toonevelt
Target Atv
Ara
Uelon
Orcar Hammerstein
Gia
Real Favermn
Georgia Caine
Perrathy Dare
Motor Alt
Lise Maer
Martin Brown
Dick Witeurichy
Thiawe
Apriadee
Freak Pitching Glove Era Noted In Baseball History
A scattered clipping notes early players using gloves while pitching and calls it the freakiest act. It also critiques actors and theatre culture, contrasting athletic and stage traditions. An Stratford exhibition displays antique props linked to Shakespearean times, including a bellows-like device for scenting the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Tous
Nic Cuppy
Orst
Fane
Cuppy
Stratford
stratford-on-Avon
Warwickshire
Ubu
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Harry &. Pulleng
Old EL
Princeton
Tyapective Elseaite
Exparliace Twalte Club
Elsealte
Burdegsome Afaire
Seriaual Erinpla
University of Pennsylvania
Xic
Atven
Himmelf
Marts
Joreph Hart
Paris
Hy Leilevesent
Portornivra
Komdom
Yate
Gral
Bregan
Bill Campbell
Cincinnati Nationals
Hobe Ferris
ST. Louis
Che Ferris
Louis Browns
Eteabeth
Amilieg
Philadelphia
Tm Old Coogan
Silas Bharp
Aly Nang
Dames
F. Cook
John Lorene
BMD
Molin Coyns
Julians Edwards
Charten J. Campbell
Ralph M. ‘Skinner
Hartley and Nevin
Royal Opera House
Flerlin
Randolph Kertley
Arthur Nevin
Europa
Pola
Ue Horthwest
Lvinan Leva
Wada
Indiana
America
Harvey Baa
Mr. Nevin
Uren
Berlin
Opera Motes
Wilde ‘Eet
Doran
Genestar
Gophocles
Goethe
Appeara Ap Duilet
Leigh Hunt
Charien Lamb
Thia
Sector Bertlon
Lyric Theater
LIOFA
Neston
Lillian
Adelaide Sharp
Wilhelmina
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