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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

3

Three Teams Tie In Lead In Six Day Bicycle Race

In New York on December 11, after ninety eight hours three leading teams remain ahead of the former mark. Seare and colleagues top the field with 1.003 miles plus laps. Hill and Demara close behind at 1.003 miles 5 laps. Walthour and Root hold 1.908 miles 4 laps as the prior record of 1.01 miles by Miller and Waller in 1900 stands as a target.

New York Dec Hill Demara Walthour Root Lips Colling Mitten Galvin Wiley Anderson Vinoni Mer and Drobach Hhe Miller and Waller Morin Fall River Alex Swanson The Democrat Ed Levasseur Swanson Forthcomins Waterbury Hio John West Montagna Torrington Levasseur Concordia Hall

North Randall track rises after Glenville rival ended

The Forest City Live Stock and Fair Co transforms land of Bert Shanks into the village of North Randall to host a new racecourse avoiding outside police. Editorial notes the Glenville oval’s past glory and turf legends while listing fictional footballers and authors as possible stars, then urges readers to pay subscriptions for the January Cosmopolitan in the Evening Democrat.

Golden Oval Glenville Ohio Cleveland Forest City Live Stock & Faiy Co Bert Shanks Randall North Randall Ocean Maydame Lexington

Polo Games and Team Transfers Stir New Haven and Providence

Providence beat New Haven 5 to 4 after a tied first period as manager Bone discusses a potential move of the New Haven roller polo team to Massachusetts. Mass Rhode Island leagues press Connecticut teams to relocate for better crowds and larger profits, with Bridgeport and Providence results noted.

Providence Grays Agin Stad Bone New Haven Curtie Geitlih Hardy Gardier Mallory Gowes Sutton Wondy Mavens Curtis Providen Curtis Oo Provide Menard Providence Hardy Provide Hardy Schiffey Mallory Satin Perrin AL Bridgeport Fall River Bridgeport New + Haven Sam Simmons Miter George Bone Treachise Mr Bote Massiehusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Machusetts Massachusetts W Haven

Major Leagues Likely to Reject Eastern Minor Plans

News from a Wednesday conference shows the National Commission with American and National leagues backing a rejection of Eastern league and American Association efforts to join the majors. Rumors of a new major circuit forming to invade key cities are denied by insiders as the rule change limits base stealing on wild throws to first, shifting responsibility to infielders.

Autherty Eastern League American Association National Commission American National Association of Minor Leagues Se Nional Commission Killilea Po T. Powers J.D. O'Brien Kill Dt Farrell Moh Sexton Miehine Farrell Murnane Winkilow Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati

Norwich Association football club forms and Yale coach notes

The Norwich Bulletin reports the formation of the Norwich Association football club and includes Yale coach commentary on soccer rules and positions. It details player roles from forwards to goalkeeper, highlighting fitness, kicking reliability, and strategic duties, with context on local interest and a broader league discussion.

Yale Norwich Norwich Association Sachent Park Ie Eaves Abe Taifback Stuitar Suirdior Gol Positon Ik Ax Idoo Hin McKe

Pugilists and wrestlers feature in mixed bout notes and debuts

The article surveys boxers and wrestlers with ring names and real names, noting changes and aliases. It covers upcoming Philadelphia and Waterbury bouts, Attell Langford talk, Moran O Toole, Morin Swanson, and Willoughby Perrelli results with dates and venues.

Jersey City Editor Dies at Home

Joseph A. Dear, owner of the Jersey City Evening Journal and former delegate to the last Republican national convention, died here. The longtime editor was a prominent press figure and civic participant in Jersey City.

J. Dee Joseph A. Dear Jersey City Evening Journal

Umpire Mike Meyer Claims Unassisted Triple Play Feat

Chicago umpire Mike Meyer asserts he achieved an unassisted triple play seven years ago as left fielder for the Maroons at Ottawa AL. He says a left handed batter hit a drive to left of second, he fielded with one hand and tagged the runner from first after touching second.

Mike Meyer Chicago Wall United States Maroons Ottawa Meyer

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