Hoppe to Defend Balkline Title Against Sutton Next Week
William Hoppe the balkline champion defends his 18.2 style crown against George Sutton Button in a 1500 point match over three blocks of 600 at a new York venue. The event at the Moslsh Temple promises large crowds and a possible record turnout, with Hoppe aiming for a decisive score and a busy exhibition tour to follow. Sutton's backers expect improvement in steadiness and closing play, while Hoppe trains with rigorous road work and intensive balkline practice in the lead up to the match weeks.
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One Time Famous Horse Arion Given Away in Savage
Savage Minnesota October 28 Arion once world champion roder has been given to Sister Winterapoon of Versailles Kentucky by elders of the late Mr W Savage estate. Arion, now 27, was once sold for 125000 dollars and as a two year old trotted to the high sulky in 2 39 34 a record that stands.
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Harvard to Hold Open Track Events in Cambridge
Cambridge Mass January 28 Harvard plans a series of open track events at the university between now and spring. Five men will participate in track duties under Coach Pooch Donovan with assistants Dr Burt Marrill Ellery Clark and Harry Barelee. Ali Shrubb will coach distance runners for cross country as part of the effort.
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Hatch Star Marathoner Sid Hatch Sets Vintage Records
Sid Hatch, veteran long distance runner from Chicago, dominated early 1900s marathons. He won Yonkers and River View Park events, set records in Yonkers Marathon, and posted notable times from 2:44 to 3:18 in major races, while also competing in the 1908 London and 1904 St Louis Olympiads and other classics.
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Angels Trounce Risberg as Tyo, Jackson Lead 6–0
In San Angeles on Oct 27, the Angels defeated Risberg’s team 6 to 0. Tyo and Jackson drew walks and Ellis, Maggert, Koerner, and Schulz delivered key hits. Risberg struggled as the Angels pounded his pitching, scoring three runs in the third and sealing the win with a final tally.
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Cincinnati Signs Teenage Pitching Marvel Fepris
Cincinnati manager Math ewson signs a 17 year old pitching prodigy from Ripley Ohio named Fepris. In his last amateur game Febris struck not nineteen batters and reportedly uncannily outpitched all catchers with his delivery. The sensational youth reportedly set strikeout records and drew major league attention.
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M'Loughlin to Try Tennis Again This Fall
San Francisco report states Nautical Ef, McLoughlin plans a return to tennis after a trip east. He notes his lack of control rather than poor form or stamina as the main reason his match with Church faltered, and says he will pursue renewed competition to sharpen his game.
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Wilson wagers surge as betting centers report large sums
New York Oct 27 Wilson supporters cheered as betting centers tallied money on Wilson. A $25.00 wager marked the largest reported stake at certain venues. Fred Echomman of Brooklyn reportedly placed 412,000 on Wilson at even money amid widespread political betting activity.
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Curbside forecasts and bids noted for 1920s sports event
The fragment predicts political margins for Wilson and Hughes in New York state with odds ranges and stakes. A Chicago note mentions seven Celtics bidding for the Central Amateur Athletic Union championships this winter, with meetings planned next month to finalize the bid.
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Decisive Blow Sinks Cotton-Carrying Steamer Towanmore
Lloyd's reports the cotton carrying steamer Towanmore, part of the Rowanmore line, was sunk by German action. The 3400-ton vessel, built in Glasgow, carried 9600 bales of cotton valued at 750000 dollars. American underwriters hold the majority of the insurance.
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Battle advances as forces push toward Tuzla in October
The central allied line extended from Tallageaca and Amazarea Cavacan to Fatru, with an October 19 attack driving the enemy’s right wing from initial positions after two hours of fierce artillery and fighting. By October 20 fierce combat near Topral Sart and Tuzla continued, the enemy evacuating south of Tuzla while Tuzla It ta was occupied without resistance.
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Constanza and Tehernavoda Fall End Dobrudja Campaign
Berlin reports the capture of the Black Sea port Constanza and the Danube bridgehead Tehernavoda by Allied German Bulgarian Turkish forces. The Tobrudja drive from Oct 19 to 23 ended in a decisive blow to the Romanian campaign, with Russians holding the center as Romanian defenses stretched along the Deslagiol to Panube line.
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