Baseball, racing bets and New York sports clashes
In a heated discussion by J. Ed Grillo, concerns rise over racing bets affecting baseball's reputation. The piece argues racing shutdown would curb gambling, yet baseball likely remains safe, with few direct links between betting and baseball attendance or outcomes. It notes executive moves, managerials, and ongoing league dynamics shaping the sport's near-term future.
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Handzarra Wins at Fair Grounds as Delphie and Beau Brummel Shine
In Los Angeles racing, Handzarra upset rivals in a five and a half furlong sprint after a wide drift, with Bitter Sir and Sweetener winning their races easily. Delphie and Beau Brummel fought hard to claim the fourth and sixth events, while Marie Abe set strong pace in the featured three furlongs. Numerous horses ran in the busy card, with one bookmaker suspended after the first race.
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Muskoday Wins Melrose Handicap at Oakland
In Oakland Cal January racing, A Muskoday opened as favorite but drifted to 7 to 1 and led from the start to win the Melrose Handicap. Jacomo faded to finish well back, Massa earned show money, while other races featured winners such as Dick Wigon and Seattle in sprints and longer derbies with Triomphant and Mandator posting victories.
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George Washington Hears Midnight Session on Wiber Action
The athletic council of George Washington University met from 11 pm to 1:30 am to discuss Dr. Wiber of the Amateur Athletic Union suspending the university basketball team. The council refused to issue a statement after the session. The suspension also extends to the team's manager.
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GOTCH TO MEET NACKENSCHMIDT IN BOUT DISCUSSION
Baltimore January report says Frank A Goleb, champion wrestler, received telegram claiming George Hacken schmidt agreed to meet. Unclear date between April 1 and May 1 with Chicago or Kansas City as scene. Meanwhile Doherty may not compete this year in lawn tennis championship.
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Dead heat ties in six and a half furlongs at Los Angeles
Big fields at the track with a dramatic dead heat for fourth race as Trace Waterbury and Rapid Water finished level just ahead of rivals. First Peep beat Baron Esher by a head in the mile and a fraction event, while other races saw swift times and multiple contenders: Waterbury led early, Rapid Water challenged late, and the meeting included notable horses such as Firet Peep and Baron Esher with strong fractions and near-records.
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Bargain Vests Sale Roundup Across Prices
A local sale lists vest prices from two dollars to eight dollars with each item category showing progressively reduced rates. Shoppers can find $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, and $7.00 to $8.00 options, all at significant discounts for a limited time.
Papke Said to Seek Ketchell Bout as Kelly Fades Center Stage
The Washington Post reports Miller’s followers claim jockey Billy Papke may sidestep Hugo Kelly for a middleweight title clash with California’s Stanley Ketchell at Colma on Washington’s Birthday. Promoter James Coffroth offers strong incentives for a 154 pound fight, while Papke and Kelly remain in talks after a Milwaukee draw.
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Columbia Basketball Team's Disastrous Holiday Trip
Columbia University basketball team won only two of nine on a long holiday journey, totaling 4507 miles, a record for distance by a college five. Injuries hampered play as losses came to Chicago, Minnesota, Georgetown, Wabash, and Kansas City Athletic Club. wins were against Birmingham Athletic Club and Vanderbilt. The squad prepared for a second intercollegiate game with Cornell in Ithaca on Friday.
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Gunther Edges Blackburn In Six Round Rally
George Gunther formerly of Australia defeated Jack Blackburn in a six round wind up at the Broadway Athletic Club Philadelphia. Blackburn floored Gunther in round four and led through five, but Gunther rallied to win as the Australian showed fatigue in the final round. Terry Martin challenged the winner.
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Connie Mack Signs Krause For Athletics
Philadelphia reports Connie Mack returns from the Coast trip with new talent. He signs left handed pitcher Krause and notes strong potential. Mack also mentions another pitcher Bills and Maxwell, plus outfielder Zamlock from California State League.
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Mystics Defeat Young Shamrocks in One-Sided Basketball Game
The Mystic basketball team of the Church of the Good Shepherd defeated the Young Shamrocks last night by 50 to 13. The Mystics seek games with teams averaging 110 pounds and invite challenges to R. BE McCormick at 712 Fifth Street Northeast.
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Give-away in Chicago News prompts quirky trader tale
A playful snippet from Chicago News depicts a New York magistrate arguing with a vendor about a giveaway. An Italian seller offers fresh roasted peanuts as the magistrate questions the authenticity and origin in a comic exchange.
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Harvard to reform athletics under Eliot plan at Harvard
Special to The Washington Post Boston January 9 Harvard faces sweeping athletic reforms advocated by President Eliot. The anticipated report to the board of overseers includes restricting the two year old forward pass in football expanding unrestricted undergraduate admission and eliminating two contests per season per sport. If adopted these changes would alter Harvard’s athletic system and its long standing rivalries notably with Yale and Cambridge Carifale.
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Empire City to Have Two Meetings in the Fall
Buffalo grants racing dates for next season with Empire City track set for fall meetings at Yonkers and a Hat Day event. Schedule shows Aqueduct opening April 15 and concluding November 14, with Yonkers August 29 to September 28 and other tracks across New York listing dates through November 14. No Benning or Baltimore deadlines provided, prompting speculation among racing fans.
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Nolan versus Nelson sets stage for Ogden bout
Salt Lake City reporting Billy Nolan shifts from manager to bettor role as Nelson Clifford fight nears in Ogden next Monday. Nolan sends 500 dollars to back Clifford, claiming Nelson’s stalwart rival will best him, while Nelson cites a legal debt and a personal feud as motivation. In Chicago, Eddie Hahn signs with the White Sox as Comiskey confirms no Quislin trade and dates for future moves.
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Washington club signs cap Robert Ganley and Falkenberg
Manager Wantilion announces signing of Cap. Robert Ganley and Pitcher Falkenberg for the coming year as the Washington club contracts go out. The club expects little trouble in securing remaining players with Twirlers Smith and Johnson likely to sign today. Frank Gotch wrestles Gus Schoenlein in Baltimore with Gotch failing to gain a second fall in time while weighing 206 pounds against Schoenlein's 375.
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Navin Elected President of Detroit Baseball Club
At the annual stockholders meeting in Detroit Frank J. Navin was chosen president for three years, succeeding W VEY. Charles Schumm became club secretary, and J. W. Lowtrersin continues in the president’s financing role as the club reorganizes after Navin’s election. In New York the Automobile Club of America offered a silver cup for races at Ormonde Beach starting March 2, with a 288 mile class open to all cars and likely a contest among racing machines.
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