Aitken Smashes Records at Indianapolis Meet
Aitken lowers all distance times from 1 to 20 miles amid severe cold that freezes oil and forces postponements. He sets a 20 mile mark in 16:18 and 3 mile time of 40.6 seconds. Strang, Christie set other marks but cold halts many attempts. Gov Marshall presides over speedway rededication and track paving ceremony.
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Aitken
J Aitken
Watter Christie
Loula Btrang
Christie
Rolles
Bour- Strang
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
Barney Olfield
Strang
Atlanta
Thomas R. Marshall
Cadillac trade ship sets record for cars to Australia
The Cadillac Motor Car Company sent a Makure steamer from Vancouver December 14 with 33,000 dollars worth of Cadillac 80s cars bound for Australia. The cargo marks a milestone in motor vehicle exports, praised by J W Stoddard of Cook & Stoddard. The ship's load and the unprecedented number of cars highlight growing international demand for Cadillac vehicles.
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Cadillac Motor Car Company
J. W. Stoddard
Cook & Stoddard Company
Vancouver
Australia
Coe Company
Stanley Zell
The
Motor
Cosmas
Cadillac
England
Wales
Turkey
Asia
South America
China
Ty Coubners
Detroitargent
Susner
Chalmers-Norman Smith
Oklahoma Automobile Agsovia
Teo
Smith
Deadlock persists as Ban Johnson backs Ward in NL meeting
In a three ballot National League session at the Waldorf Astoria, Ward trails Brown 4–4 with deadlock continuing. Ban Johnson’s telegraph urging noninterference is read, and Br ush and Ebbets clash over strategies as Robison weighs voting for Ward. Anson remains a potential compromise candidate amid tense negotiations.
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Wew
Ban B. Johnson
American League
New York
Johnson
Syracuse
Chicago
Brush
Ward
Herrmann
Brushalu
National League
Iewit
Pallot
Chisago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Lous
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburg
Brown
Dreymag
Pela Hinstast
Robison
League
Board of Regents
National Commission
Ebbets
Natonal Commission
AEG
Postpone Fraud Hearing in Maybray Case Deferral Until January
In Council Bluffs Iowa on December 1 the fraud case against J C Maybray and associates over altered entries and fake events including races and wrestling matches was deferred for argument until January 7. Civil actions against Maybray and partners postponed to January 10.
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J. C. Maybray
Council Blusts
Iowa
Counsry
Moybray
A Striking Parallel in Glass and Clothes Fashion
A comparison draws a striking parallel between cut glass and pressed glass with the same design. The piece notes that the fine points of tailoring, visible and tangible, distinguish high quality bespoke garments from ready to wear. It argues that such distinction should not command extra profit.
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P.B
P. B
Men’s & Boys
Southern Inter Collegiate Athletic Association to seek rule changes
Delegates at Oxford Mississippi discussed appealing to the rules committees to modify football regulations. They especially target the forward pass, which is viewed as being blacklisted by the Southerners.
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Oxford
Miss
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Vuies
WILL FIGHT JEFFRIES A FORMICARER FOE SHAPE OF BIG FIGHT
New York dispatch reports James J. Corbett will train James J. Jeffries for his world heavyweight title bout with Jack Johnson. Corbett plans hard rounds with Jeffries, 40 days before the match, to assess stamina and sharpen conditioning. Corbett travels from Europe aboard the Mauretania and will spar as part of Jeffries preparation.
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New York
James G. Corbett
James J. Jeffries
Rimesit
Jack Johnson
Corbett
Pasitte
Jeffries
Jéffriex
Europe
Mauretania
Tom
Johnson
Jeff
Jim Jeffries
Wesust
James J. Corbett
James Jeffries
Dr. Jeffries
Baseball and boxing clashes cloud N L leadership talk
In a Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo, Ban Johnson's stance on Ward's presidency hampers Heydler's bid, with Johnson's threat to resign prompting debate over the National League commission. Jim Corbett eyes La Belle's Jeffries bouts, while McAleer weighs Milan for Nationals. Milans value sparks outfield questions as Browne Lelivelt and Gosser contend for roles. manager plans to keep Milan from slipping away despite rivals courting him.
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J. ED Grillo
Ban Johnson
John Ward
National League
National Commission
John Heydler
Johnson
Ward Fur
Heydler
Ward Isithat
Te Na Honal League
Ot Heydler
Jonson
Ward
Ms League
American League
Jim Corbett
Jeffries
Dlg
Johson
Corbett
Teffries
Clyde
Milan
McAleer
Mc Alger
Browne
Gessler
Leuvelt
Gutfeld
Lelivelt
Gosster
Tosat Jz
Milsa
Phin
Jookad
Bory
Popular passengers and gifts on ocean voyage
A clergyman recalls popular steamer travelers Corbett and Dr Jeffries. Corbett auctioned off the piquant pops on daily runs, earning more than expected. At a concert he received a diamond pin from admirers. He praised Irish theatergoers and recounted receptions in Ireland and England remarks about Jerries.
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Corbett
Dr. Jeffries
Ireland
England
Milan’s Batting Eye Revival Hints at Comeback
The text discusses players regaining form at the plate and hints Milan may return from inactivity. It suggests Ben Johnson’s stance on Ward and a potential clash with the American League over interleague interference. Johnson’s threats are described as bluffs, with owners unlikely to back trouble.
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Milan
Ben Johnson
Ward
American League
National League
Johnson
Pueblo Franchise Sold to John Holland for Pueblo Club
John Holland buys the Pueblo Western League franchise and its sixteen players for $5,000 and plans to transfer it to St Joseph Missouri. Frank Ishell, co owner of the Wichita team, has bought Holland's interest and will seek release to join the Chicago American League elite as manager of the Wichita Western League team next season.
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Stanley Robison
St. Louis
Ward
Heyster
Roger Bresnahan
Brush
New York
Murphy
Chicago
Robizon
Horace Fogel
Philadelphia
Fogel
toMurphy
George Davis
Davis
Herrmann
John Holland
Clb
St. Joseph
Wichita
Kane
Dee
Pueblo
SL Joseph
Frank Ishell
Halland
Holland
Istell
Chicago Elite
Latonia Track to be Sold for Syndicate Breakup
Cincinnati racing men report Latonia track may be sold within three weeks to a syndicate led by Cellas Rhinock and Myers. The plan is to cut the grounds into parcels and dispose of them, though some insiders doubt the timing.
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Cincinnati
Latonia
Cellas
Inty
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