Baseball Versus Racing Gamble Debate Stirs Fans
J. Ed Grillo surveys the racing betting scare in New York and argues baseball would not thrive on track gamblers. He contends attendance would drop if racing closed, while Chicago shows baseball benefits from no track wagering, and cites figures on contracts, managers, and key players amid a broad sports panorama.
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New York
Geatotches
Joe Mocks
Hiwrs
Chicago
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Neraeboall
Dahent
Eresnahan
den Aiitt
John J. McVres
McGraw
Soo Jem
Breanahan
Handzarra Wins as Delphie and Beau Brummel Shine at Fair Grounds
In New Orleans at the Fair Grounds a tame card produced Handzarra upset the field in a five and a half furlong sprint after being routed late. Bitter Sir and Sweetener led easy wins in earlier races while Delphie and Beau Brummel endured hard drives to claim later events.
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GoHops
Delphie
Beau Brummel
Los Angeles
Washington
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
J. H. McCormick
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Cella Confederacy
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Sweetener
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Hammon Boy
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Elta Maleo
Victory for A Muskoday in Melrose Handicap at Oakland
Oakland race results show A Muskoday opening as favorite fell to 7 to 1 but led from the start to win the Melrose Handicap. Jacomo faded to finish behind Massa in the money as the day featured six races with multiple contenders including Dick Wig on Seattle Triomphant and Mandator in selling events.
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Cal
A. MuSkoday
Jacomo
Massa
Seattle
Keoghi
Trance
McIntyrey
Coppit
Sandy
Lady Martinez
Aliee Colling
My Nurse
Gonsaline
Galftee
Kdrona
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Magan
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Darlington
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Bonheur
Bannock
Bob
George Washington Holds Midnight Session on Wiber Action
The athletic council of George Washington University met from 11 PM to 1 30 AM to consider Dr Wiber’s action suspending the university basketball team. The council refused to disclose details and the suspended manager remains under action.
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George Washington
Wiber
George Washington University
Amateur Athletic Union
Unon
GOTCH TO MEET NACKENSCHMIDT
Frank A. Go leb Champlon wrestler of the United States says he received a tele gram indicating that George Hacken schmidt had conarited to meet him. The match date between April 1 and May 8 remains uncertain with Chicago or Kansas City as potential scenes. Doherty not to compete this year in lawn tennis, with M. Brooks of Australia cited.
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Frank A. Goleb Champlon
United States
George Hackenaichmildt
Chicago
Kansas City
Doherty
Apevia Cable
Wrehington Post
London
L. Doherty
M. Brooks
Australia
Frank Gotch
Gus Schoenlein
Nelson
Goteh
Schoenlein
Dead heat in fourth race as Waterbury and Rapid Water contend
In Los Angeles big fields prevailed as Trace Waterbury and Rapid Water battled to a dead heat over six and a half furlongs. Waterbury led early, Rapid Water closed the gap near the wire, time 1:17 4-5, near the world record. First Peep edged Baron Esher by a head in the fifth race, time 1:59 2-5 for the mile and a sixteenth. other race results list Prolific, Achieve, Chief Desmond and Kirkland Belle among winners and placegetters with noted performances.
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Maree Abe
J. Lee
Sweetner
W. Powers
Beau Brummel
Handzarra
Huestis
Delphie
Sakland
Dick Wilson
Keogh
Seattle
Triumphant
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A. Muskoday
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Wat
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Adesso
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Invasion
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Destroyer
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Vests Sale Prices Across Ranges Displayed
An itemized list shows vest prices in varied tiers from two to eight dollars, with multiple discount figures and a final bundle total. The sequence lists different vest price points: two to eight dollars, with corresponding sale amounts.
Miller's Followers Break as Jockey Eyes Ketchell Bout
The Washington Post reports that star jockey Billy Papke looks to sidetrack Hugo Kelly for a middleweight title bout with California's Stanley Ketchell on Washington's Birthday at Colma. James Coffroth offers inducements. Papke and Kelly had a drawn Milwaukee bout but disagree on details.
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Hugo Kelly
Ketchell
California
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchell
Colma
Washington
James Coffroth
Papke
Kelly
Milwaukee
Wit
Columbia Lions trip yields long mileage and two wins
Columbia University basketball endured a disastrous nine game trip, winning only two. The squad logged a record distance of 4507 miles, surpassing any prior college five. Injuries weakened key players as losses came to Chicago Minnesota Georgetown Wabash and the Kansas City Athletic Club while victories came against Birmingham Athletic Club and Vanderbilt. The team prepared for the second intercollegiate game with Cornell in Ithaca Friday night.
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Washington Post
New York
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University of Chicago
University of Minnesota
Georgetown
Wabash
Kansas City Athletic Club
Birmingham Athletic Club
Vanderbilt University
Cornell
Ithaca
Gunther Wins Slow-Calls Decision Over Blackburn in Six
George Gunther formerly of Australia defeated Jack Blackburn in six rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club Philadelphia. Blackburn floored Gunther in round four and had some moments, but Gunther rallied to win on points as Terry Martin challenged the winner.
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George Gunther
Australia
Jack Blackburn
Broadway Athletic Club
Blackburn
Gunther
Terry Martin
Connie Mack Signs Krause For Athletics
Philadelphia January 9 Manager Connie Mack returns from the coast praised for baseball scouting. He reports signing left handed pitcher Krause and notes additional pitchers Bills Maxwell and a promising ensure. Also signed outfielder Zamlock from the California State League.
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Philadelphia
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Meek
Tomi
Mack
South
Bills
Maxwell
Zamlock
Mystics Beat Young Shamrocks in Lopsided 50–13 Victory
The Mystic basketball team of the Church of the Good Shepherd defeated the Young Shamrocks by fifty to thirteen last night. The Mystics seek games with teams averaging 110 pounds and invite challenges to R. BE, McCormick, 712 Fifth street northeast.
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Young Shamrocks
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Church of the Good Shepherd
R. BE
McCormick
Fifth Street
New York Magistrate Misreads Italian Vendor Exchange
A colorful exchange outside a Chicago News item references a New York magistrate misreading an Italian vendor. The vendor hawks fresh roasted peanuts while arguing the magistrate’s accent reveals a misidentified fur trader origin.
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Chicago News
New York
Italia
Gorry
Harvard to Reform Athletics Under President Eliot Plans
Boston January 9. Harvard eyeing sweeping athletic reforms advocated by President Eliot. Aboard overseers foreseen report will curb forward passes, permit free undergraduate admissions, and drop two competitive contests per season per sport. Major change could redefine Harvard athletics and rivalries with Yale and Carlisle if undergraduates favor it.
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Boston
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Eliot
New England College Association
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Empire City to Have Two Meetings in the Fall
Buffalo grants racing dates for next season with Empire City and Yonkers set dates in fall. Met season opens April 15 at Aqueduct and runs to November 14 amid clashes with Saratoga. Buffalo Racing Association approved June 20 to July 25, leaving Benning and Baltimore without spring allotments, sparking local speculation.
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Nolan Bets on Clifford in Nelson Fight
Salt Lake City reports Billy Nolan, once Nelson’s manager, now bets against Nelson in the Nelson Clifford bout at Ogden next Monday. Nolan sent $500 to a local bettor, claiming Clifford will beat Nelson. Nelson says Nolan is angry over a past money dispute and the wager is part of that dispute. Bat adds he would gladly win the money to prove he can beat Nolan. Special to The Washington Post. Chicago papers note Eddie Hahn signed with the White Sox, fourth to join next season, while Comiskey denies Quislin trade rumors and says no trades before February 2.
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Club contracts signed by Washington manager Wantilion
Captain Robert Ganley and pitcher Falkenberg have signed for the coming year with Washington. Twirlers Smith and Johnson likely to sign today as the club aims to assemble its roster with little trouble.
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Wantilion
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J . Johnson
Detroit Baseball Club elects Navin as president
At the annual stockholders meeting Frank J. Navin was elected president to succeed W Vey. Charles Schumm was chosen secretary of the club. J W Lowtrersin remains as secretary. Yawkey retains financing interest in the property. Also noted: in New York the Automobile Club of America offers a silver cup for a 288 mile race at Ormonde Beach starting March 2 with several foreign cars anticipated.
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Wvey
Charles Schumm
J. W. Lowtrersin
Yawkey
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Automobile Club of America
Ormonde Beach
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