Aitken Smashes Track Records At Indianapolis Meet
Aitken lowers records in 1 to 20 mile races as cold weather hinders others. He clocks 16:18 for 20 miles and 2:06.06 for 3 miles, while Christie sets a U S quarter-mile mark and Strang speeds 40.8% seconds for 8 miles. Gov. Marshall presides at rededication ceremony marking track paving completion.
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J Aitken
Watter Christie
Loula Btrang
Christie
Rolles
Bour- Strang
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
Barney Olfield
Strang
Atlanta
Thomas R. Marshall
Cadillac exports and Detroit race highlight auto trade
The article notes Cadillac shipments to Australia totaling 33000 dollars for Cadillacs eighty and demonstrates wide global use of the car. It also mentions the Oklahoma El Reno race won by a Cadillac car driven by Norman Smith, seen as evidence of Cadillac’s employable prowess in the auto industry.
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Men’s & Boys
Deadlock Persists as Ward Fights Brown for NL Presidency
New York December meeting of the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs adjourned with Ward leading Brown 4 to 4 after three ballots. Ban Johnson’s telegram to Garry Herrmann urged noninterference in NL elections, while debates raged over by law changes and possible regents to break the deadlock. Robison of St. Louis remains torn between Ward and Herrmann, and Anson seeks a compromise candidacy as Brush continues to back Ward amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Thia
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National Commission
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Postpone Fraud Hearing for Maybray Case in Iowa
Fraud case against J. C. Maybray and associates, charged with defrauding people via fake races and wrestling matches, is deferred for argument until January 7. Civil actions against Maybray and partners postponed to January 10.
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Council Blusts
Iowa
Counsry
Moybray
A Striking Parallel in Clothes and Craft
A comparison is drawn between cut glass and pressed glass to illustrate how genuine quality shows in dress. The piece argues that the finest tailoring combines design and workmanship to create a smart air, while denying that this justifies higher prices for ready to wear attire.
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Pushes Football Revision
Delegates at the annual S I A A meeting in Oxford Mississippi debated football reforms. They plan an appeal in resolutions to modify current rules with the forward pass likely to be blacklisted by the Southerners.
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Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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WILL FIGHT JEFFRIES! JOHNSON Foe Says a Boilermaker Could Have Beaten Colored Champion
New York dispatch reports James J. Jeffries plans to spar with James J. Corbett to tune for the looming Johnson vs. Jeffries heavyweight title fight. Corbett, arriving aboard the Mauretania from Europe, vows hard, staged bouts in the 40 days before the match to help Jeffries regain stamina. A shipboard meeting also spots Corbett joking with Rev Dr James Jeffries, prompting light banter as two men sized each other up for the forthcoming contest.
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Baseball Politics And Boxing Sparks In 1910s Sports Talk
Sport column analyzes Ban Johnson against Ward for NL commission, Heydler prospects, and potential impact on baseball governance. Corbett fights Jeffries hinted, with Johnson’s stance seen as weak. Discusses Clyde Milan, McAleer, Browne, Lelivelt, and Milan’s value to Nationals, plus debated outfield mix and fielding prowess.
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Mc Alger
Browne
Gessler
Leuvelt
Gutfeld
Lelivelt
Gosster
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Milsa
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Bory
Popular steamer passengers Corbett and Dr Jeffries praised
The clergyman recalls Corbett and Dr Jeffries as the most popular passengers on the big steamer. Corbett auctioned off a popla on daily runs and earned more than expected. A diamond pin was presented at a concert, and Corbett praised Irish theatergoers. He noted American acts succeed in Ireland and shared long tours.
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Dr. Jeffries
Ireland
England
Baseball notes on Milan and league politics
The article discusses batting eye return hopes for Milan and examines Ben Johnson’s stand on Ward at the National League meeting. It suggests the American League won’t bow to Johnson’s threats and questions Ward’s potential election and Johnson’s bluffing tactics amid rival league tensions.
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Ben Johnson
Ward
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National League
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Pueblo Franchise Sold to John Holland for Pueblo Club
John Holland, former manager of the Wichita Western League team, buys the Pueblo franchise for 5000 dollars and plans to transfer the club to St Joseph Missouri. Frank Ishell, co owner of the Wichita team, joins Holland in the deal and will seek release to join the Chicago American League elite as Wichita’s next season manager.
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Wichita
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Halland
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Istell
Chicago Elite
Latonia Track Sale Talk Nears Three Week Window
Cincinnati racing men report Latonia race course to be sold within about three weeks to a syndicate led by the Cellas Rhinock and Myers. The plan is to cut up the grounds into lots for disposal.
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