Jamestown course opposed for National regatta amid windy James River
Opposition grows to holding the next annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen at Jamestown Virginia. Oarsmen fault the James River course for wind and rough waters, fearing unsafe conditions for a scientific shell race. A proponent argues one rough day a week is exaggerated and the course still merits consideration.
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National Association
Jamestown
Virginia
James River
Lancaster Fans Hope Crosius Will Return Next Year
Lancaster readers discuss Lancaster Tri-State team prospects with Frederick Crosius possibly back as a player and Durham potentially the sole paid holdover from the reserve. managers weigh 350 for his services while Foster dispute is hoped to be settled soon.
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McCoy Takes the Count in Bathhouse Bout
Kid McCoy, former boxer, was knocked down in a local bath house in Hot Springs Arkansas during a friendly three round bout with J A Ford. Ford landed a left to the ribs and a right to the jaw, sending McCoy to the mat for the count. A rematch is planned around the upcoming race meeting.
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Harvard Football Rules Committee Sees Change
Cambridge news reports William T. Reid Jr leaving Harvard for California to resume duties as head coach with broad powers. J F Farley, former football coach in 1902, named to succeed Reid on the football rules committee amid possible reconstruction of Harvard's football management. He may join a committee meeting after Reid departs.
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Williamsport Seeks High Salary Cap in Tri State Talks
Williamsport leaders press for a high salary limit for the Tri State League meeting at Tren ton New Jersey on February 1. A local delegate will insist on a generous cap to attract and retain top players and maintain club prestige.
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Trenton
N. J
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Oxnard's Horses Arrive at Benning For Sunlit Gallops
Arrivals Douro Thistledale Sandhurst Gus Straus and Kernel join twenty two Benning horses as snow nears. Hyperion and Proposer show jumping pace under trainer Daly. Visitors from Charlottesville observe a lively practice day with horses like Woolwich and Islington noted for potential racing seasons.
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Billy” Gerth
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Charlottenville
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Woolwich
Hastings
Woodvine
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Doomed Turner signs with Cleveland. Berry to Cincinnati wife soon
The report notes Turner has agreed to terms with Cleveland after being considered doomed. Catcher Berry, runner-up with the Athletes, will marry Richmons, while Deal returns to Lancaster from Cincinnati. Batting stats show Hal Chaca rising to 33rd/third and +1 percent. Curtis impressed Milwaukee with 47 starts, 36 wins, a choice overlooked in Washington selection.
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Cleveland Fans Pick Ten Classic Baseball Teams
Six longtime Cleveland fans gathered and each selected a nine for the greatest all time teams. The list features Radbourn Clarkson Plicher Russo Mathewson Waddell Kelly Ewing and many others across infield outfield and pitching roles. Lajoie as the best second baseman drew near unanimous praise with only one dissenter.
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Waddell
Kelly
Ewing
Catcher
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Kennedy
Giligan
Beauthere
Cigs
Nelson Joins Strikers Amid Music Hall Walkout
London Jan 27 Battling Nelson the pugilist has joined hands with striking music hall employees. He is contracted to appear at the Holborn Empire a hall affected by the strike. He earns £450 weekly and will not perform in this hall or any others involved unless the strike settles. If not, he could lose £5,000 and must pay equal forfeiture. Nelson refuses to be called a scab, even at financial cost. Holborn Empire had advertised his engagement with large posters reading Held In reserve for a strike Battling Nelson.
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Jabs and Counters in Big Boxing Roundup
Prominent bouts planned across cities feature Langdon vs Bozensh in Cincinnati on February 1 and Ryan vs Lowe in Wilkes Barre. Many other matchups include McCue versus Schumacher in Baltimore, Thompson challenging all comers, and Sullivan vs Flynn for a share of gate receipts.
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Gus Bozensh
Cincinnati
Billy Ryan
Syracuse
Yeromy Lowe
Wilkesbarre
Young McCue
Baltimore
Willie Schumacher
Lexington Athletic Club
Johnny Thompson
Sullivan
Kid Goodman
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Stanton Abbott
Rhode Island A. C
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Milwaukee
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National A. C
Seemed So Queer From the Chicago Teens
A fragment from a dialogue notes a couple discussing a misfit baby name and a mug inscription. They remark that every mug labeled Tom also bore Jerry, suggesting a mix up or twin storyline in a humorous tone.
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Answers to Queries From a Busy Sporting Page
A reader asks about winging owners in New Orleans and past races at Metro politan. the Sporting Editor confirms winner accounts exist and invites authors to identify jockeys and trainers. Other questions cover Jeffries versus Monroe rounds, sheet writers at tracks, how to see track employees, and detailed boxing weight and height data for Corbett, McGovern, Attell, Murphy, Herman, and West.
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Burien & O'Neill
New Orleans
St Valentine
Metropolitan Traelim
Jack
Sporting Eaiter
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Walter Fost
Toni Jeffries
Monroe
Corbett
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West
Derby nominations flood Kentucky field in wide world sports
Eighteen horses are nominated for this year’s Kentucky Derby including Salvidere and John E Madden’s stud plans. Other entries include Jack Atkin, Tony Faust, Catherine M, Ben Flag, Alan Dale, and Hold Fast. Also noted are Cyclone Johnny Thompson disputes, Tommy Burns set to ride in France, and H M Ziegler pursuing an Ohio breeding bureau to boost American-bred horses.
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Kentucky
Tommy Burns
France
H. M. Ziegler
Ohio
Washington Pest
New York
Salvidere
John E. Madden
Barney &Chreiber
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Tony Faust
Ed Corrigan
Catherine M
Fred Cook
Ben Brush
Ben Flag
Rome Resnes
Alan Dale
Alan-a-Dale
James R. Keene
Hromobal
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Clamor
Elmer Bailey
Entries Close Today at Memphis Stakes Meet
Memphis January 7 entries close tomorow for ten stakes at Montgomery Park a 21 day meeting running April 15 to May 8 under Memphis Jockey Club. Stakes include Geaton Hole, Ardelle, Tennessee Derby and Cotton Steeplechase with added purses totaling thousands. local turfmen expect Tennessee racing commission control and no reopening of closing stakes.
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Tenn
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