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Handicapping and Rivalries Stir Racing and Rowing Contests
The piece surveys handicapping as a universal equalizer across sports from boxing and cycling to motor boats and track events. It notes debates over fairness, the rise of consolation races, and how clever starts and pacing shape outcomes, praising the handicapper while detailing high profile sprinters like Kramer and Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Choynski
Jim” Corbett
Pedallers
Champlong
Iesser
Vailaburg
New Jersey
Arthur Duffey
Walter Travis
William A. Larned
Dan" Kelly
Portland
Ore
Megzinald Walker
South Africa
Jim” Rector
Virginia
Rogers
Walker
Cartmell
England
Hayes
Rector
United States
Arthur Duffy
Donovan
Duffy
Driffy
Ami
Gartmell
Bish
Maxey” Long
Taylor
University of Pennsylvania
W. D. Eaton
Boston
Kelly
New England
Weters
Dorando
Shrudb
Appleby
St. Yves
Dicky Bird
St Yves
Meadows
Canada
Tom Longboat
Hana Holmer
New York
Abbie Woods
Ljungstrom
Svanberg
Fred Meadows
Meadowsiaru
As If Ke
Teatance
Tom” " Butler
Lawson Robertson
Piper Donovan
American Power Boat Association
Digust
Western Power Boat Association
Peoria
Ill
Jamaica Bay Boat Club
Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay Yacht Club
Trean
Feild
Frank Kramer
Kramer
Jackie” Clarke
Australia
Ivor Tatison
Clarke
J Kramer
IBM