Motor boat races set for Palm Beach carnival run
Palm Beach Florida hosts the third annual motor boat races and carnival on Lake Worth January 29 to February 1. Havely entries include Mercedes powered vessels. officials led by Henry M Flagler and W K Vanderbilt Jr. promise notable rivalries, Venetian carnival finale, floating galleys, gardens illumination, and a flag to flag race Miami to Nassau aided by the Navy Scorpion. Fred Sterry aboard Mercedes 17 S.A. seeks to defend his fastest mile title. the event attracts major figures and aims to top prior efforts.
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Leland Sterry
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Young Gould A Champion: Teen Tennis Phenomenon
Jay Gould, seventeen year old son of George J. Gould, is hailed as a remarkable court tennis talent. Amateur champion of America and runner up for the British amateur title, he rose from novice to star under Frank Forrester at Georgian Court. He defended his title prospects in Boston this April and plans to pursue the British championship again, while preparing for Columbia in September.
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Standing Loses Tennis Title in Straight Sets
Ferdinand Garcia, French champion, defeated American George Standing in straight sets at the international invitation court tennis match held at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club. Garcia won the tournament with three games won and none lost. Other contestants George Standing, John White, and Frank Forester each won one game and lost two.
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Burns Wins in Eleventh Round at Baltimore Bout
Soldier fighter nicknamed Soldier Burn from Fort Howard knocked out Don Lauterback in the eleventh round before the Nonpareil Club in Baltimore. Lauterback, heavier and favored, was cut in the ninth before the decisive blow. Soldiers from nearby forts cheered their comrade during the hard battle.
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Middies and Indians Meet for Dual Track and Field
The Naval Academy and Carlisle Indian Industrial School announce a May 11 dual meet at Annapolis. Carlisle participants include Mount Pleasant Libbey Exerdine and Judearez. Navy relies on Carey who has run 100 yards in nine and four-fifths seconds. This marks their first meeting in this sport.
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Midshipmen to Meet Cadets in Naval Academy Fencing Show
A fencing match is planned at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, between the Naval Academy team and a graduated midshipmen squad now stationed with US Virginia at Norfolk. The exact date is pending. Visiting fencers include Learr Knox and Crenshaw, former Navy competitors. Gill joins Mount Washington A C, J M G, ex-Columbia AC track ace, debuts Feb 28 for Mount Washington in Richmond.
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Jabs and Counters in New Orleans Boxing Roundup
From New Orleans comes news of Peter Maher the Irish champion training quietly. El Herman and Murphy Herman gaffe the fight date shifting to March 18. Jack O'Brien travels to England while Tommy Murphy stays to win a Harlem pride clash.
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England
Jerry C. Wins Big at Southern Tracks Steeplechase
In New Orleans on January 12 Tom Mannix shaped Jerry C. to a surprise victory from 60 to 1 down to 42 to 1, beating Rustlingark as the best local effort. Glorifer and Rebel Queen also drew attention with strong finishes in feature events, while Tudor and St Valentine posted upsets in shorter races. Weather was clear and tracks fast as a full card unfolded with several notable performances from Catherine B., Nicol, and Me, Jackson Day among others.
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Jumping Race Canceled At Ascot Park In Sloppy Track
The Ascot Park track in Los Angeles was muddy causing the first event to be canceled and a three year old race added. Horses Miye, Seven furlong St. Edgar, and Line of Life led wins in multiple races with times around 1 16 to 1 09 and notable finishes for Stand Over and Avalon among others. several runners also listed with odds.
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Nine Spot Prevails In Oakland Race By Tiny Margin
In San Francisco the Nine Spot mile and fifty yards race wins by a narrow margin over Alma Boyan. Other events feature Bravoura, Mabel Holland er, Shady Lad, and Rubric in six races. Southern Railway team loses to a D. M. C. A. basketball squad 9 to 6. Grand Junction hosts U S field trials starting Jan 14 with many dogs entered. grounds are wet from rain.
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Oakland Race Meet Opens With Notable Winners
Walter Jennings led a strong Oak land display last week claiming 37 000 of the 11 000 at his credit. City Park events include the Cosmo Politen Hurdle and King Cotton Stakes for three year olds and up. Crescent City Jockey Club added four stakes drawing 219 entries. Louisville Jockey Club plans a spring meet at Churchill Downs. J W Brooke denies Ascot season extension. Olympian, a two year old trained by Lord Lambton, is Derby bound with Danny Maher as jockey. Hanoi Ti wins at Nice carrying 118 pounds. Glougllo purchased to challenge Vanderbilt’s Maintenon in the season’s aims.
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Gans Seeks Nelson Rematch and O'Brien Clash Possibility
World light welterweight champion Joe Gans reveals aims to meet Battling Nelson under better terms, weighing 132 pounds and securing a larger share of purse money. He weighs in on a potential O'Brien bout at 154 pounds, toward a 140-plus condition, while planning training in Nevada for Timmy Britt and reflecting on past rivals Sullivan and Corbett. The article also notes upcoming racing stakes at Coney Island and the arrival of Charley Hickman with a 300 pace outlook for 1907.
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Georgetown Geared for Strong Baseball Team This Season
Georgetown College prepares for a high class baseball season under Coach O Hara with many last year players returning. Key returning players include Maloney Mudd Mayock Cantwell Montgomery Schelier Devlin Capt Smith Duggan Simon and Burns from Santa Clara. New talent Duffey Schafly Kerr Wilson and Devine join a schedule featuring Yale Princeton and Pennsylvania. Practice starts mid February in Georgetown Cage.
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Cyclists Face Charges Over Madison Square Garden Race
Eddie Root II and Joe Folger, winners of the six day race at Madison Square Garden, may be expelled after race officials prepare charges alleging dishonesty. The riders signed a dated statement defending the event and officials, while acknowledging possible mistakes and asserting the race would be fought on its merits.
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Echoes of the Diamond and Baseball News
A jumble of baseball notes from the era covers player salaries and contracts, coach recruitment, umpire appointments, and managerial shifts. Topics include Jack Dono’s potential bonus, Chick Fraser and Cubs moves, Charley Murphy’s Reds deal, and criticism of Joe McGinnity and Timmy Sebring.
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Auto show in full blast at Madison Square Garden
Foreign exhibits in great numbers draw visitors including a Raleigh party of 48 girls who write stories about the show for the Raleigh Evening Times. The crowd fills aisles and notes Isotta Fraschini dubbed the bridal car, the Vanderbilt Cup at Darracq, and racing entries from American and European teams. The foreign display, largest by numbers, features Darracq, Fiat, and Lorraine-Dietrich entries with Wagner, Lencca, and Duray performers.
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Georgetown Crew Begins Active Practice Under Coach Russell
Georgetown's crew opens workouts on the Potomac with a strong candidate group reporting for duty. Veterans Foy and Edmonds remain from last year alongside Fitzgerald, Rice, Stuart, La Plant, Lynch, and others as Coach Russell aims to have a ready crew by Wednesday. Possible spring matches include Annapolis on the government school's course in early April and a possible Ithaca meet with Cornell. Sydney Mudd may seek the two seat after resigning last year's captaincy to play baseball.
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Newbold Wins Medal in Advertising Golf Tourney
Washington golfer T. H R Newbold wins the gold medal for best card in the Advertising Men's golf tournament at Pinehurst North Carolina with an 89. Albert B Ashforth of New York wins silver with 90. The event opens with five divisions of sixteen players. tomorrow’s round begins the match play.
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Cornell to Race Harvard on Lake Cayuga Next Spring
Ithaca Jan 14 Frank Irvine president of the Cornell Athletic Council confirms Harvard will race Cornell on Lake Cayuga in spring likely on Decoration Day. At the council meeting F D Colson is re-elected assistant coach of crews. Daniel Coghlan, former Wilkes-Barre catcher and Lehigh baseball coach, is elected baseball coach. A meeting of the colored American baseball team is planned for Monday night to organize officers.
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