Two Favorites Defeated in Tampa Race Day Upsets
In Tampa Florida on February 12 heavy betting produced frequent upsets. Magic Miss won the first race at eight to one, defeating the Bryson entry as Elizabethan took the second at even money. Lucky Mate sparked further disappointment with a heavy wager, while other races saw Elizabethan and Sullis Savage among notable winners. Entries for Monday show Magic Miss and multiple sellers in the mix across three and five furlong events.
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Bryson
Magic Miss
Lucky Mate
Tampa
Fla
Elizabethan
Cole
Ella Bryson
Kohn
Louise B
Lang
Lady Lewis
Mia
Carter
Maxine Dale
Goldfish
Koerner
Carondelet
Cele
Morpeth
Burton
Albert H
Captain Glore
Lottie
Carr
T. M. Irvin
Sullia Savage
Gulliford
the Ram
Mt Cirvin
Ethel Martin
Feteran
Bobby Cook
Punky
Mc_ Ardle
Cloisteress
Murphy
Anna Smith
Baby Willie
Colonel Zebran
Hoyle
Sir Walter Robins
Bonebrake
Franklin
Belle of the Ball
Eminala
LaFayette
Nellia Burgess
the Clown
Dunvegan
Mary Candlemas
Vanen
Bannock Bob
Great Jubilee
Cassowary
Lillie Turner
MM Depres
Tame
Ortega
Alcazar
Good Acre
Rosa McGee
Mrs. Carter
Sentalone
Vira
Miss Billiatt
Diato
Sallie Savage
Colonel Austin
Belle of the Tribe
Hurlock
Fete
Green Town
Bob May
Firebrand
the Jam
Virginia Maid
Jack Baker
Ametus
Tackle
Gold-Smith
Avalia
Col. Ashmeade
Flashing
Autumn Girl
Court Bady
Walter Griswell
la Reine Hindoo
Columbia Leads In Rifle Contest
Washington February 12 Columbia University New York widened its lead in the Intercollegiate Rifle Shooting League by defeating George Washington University 1910 to 1760. Washington State College and the University of Iowa tie for second with four wins and one loss each. Columbia has five wins. Washington State College holds the top score thus far with 1829. The event uses 32 caliber rifles in gallery ranges with 1 inch bullseyes. over twenty colleges plan to enter the intercollegiate gallery championship ending March 26.
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Washington
Columbia University
New York
George Washington University
D. C
Washington State College
University of Iowa
Columbia
Donaldson Breaks World 100-Yard Record
Johannesburg February 12 Donaldson, South African sprinter, broke the world professional 100 yards record in 9.5 seconds defeating Arthur Peatle of Australia and C Holway of America. He won by 2.5 yards with less than a yard separating second and third. The previous record was 9.6 seconds by Bethune and Johnson.
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Johannesburg
Donaldson
Arthur Peatle
Australia
C. Holway
Bethune
Johnson
Paelote
Giants Begin Southern Spring Training Trip in 1910
The New York Giants departed for the south on February 12 1910 to start spring training. The party sails to New Orleans on the way to Marlin Springs Texas with players Fred Morkie Pitcher George Daly Outfielder Bearcher Pitcher Scott Ernst Lush and Ed Kalber formerly with Memphis. Manager McGraw and Christy Mathewson will join next week as the team heads to St Louis to meet other corps.
Princeton Defeats Columbia in 48 to 5 Meet
Princeton defeated Columbia 48 to 5 at a meet here today. The locals at the water polo facility posted a decisive relay run led by Princeton's team, with standout performances noted.
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Princeton
Columbia
Princston
Fummbia
Fitzherbert Tops American Turf in 1919 Preview
New York reports that Fitzherbert, star of the Hildreth stable, leads the 1919 American turf scene with top weight for the Brooklyn Suburban and Brighton handicaps. Ballot King James and others follow as Handicapper Vosburgh lists a long ranked field. Sweep could contend and Jack Atkin remains notable.
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Hillary ‘Holmann
New York
Pubishers’ Press
Fitzherbert
Hildreth
Brooklyn
Brighton
Ballot
Méehe
King James
Vosburgh
Maskette
Hilarious
Princian
Joe Madden
Firestone
Olambain
Beauigoucha
Stone Mountain Boys' High edge in close basketball clash
Stone Mountain five coached by Frank Dobson edged Boys' High 38 to 30 at Stone Mountain. Notable guard plays and a stout inside game, with Stallings strong at center. Johnston and Siler starred for the high school, Dunn and Holiday also prominent for the locals. Referee Roy Horning.
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University School
Stone Mountain
Frank Dobson
Mountaineers
Johnston
Siler
Dunn
Holiday
Dubard
Stallings
Georgia Prep
McLendon
B. H
Stone MT
Ber
F.partah
Tomlinson
Stallinge
Torbatt-Foley
Roy Horning
Paul Rosser
Alec Smith Leads American Golfers
London February 12 Publishers' Press Special America prepares for an improvised polo, yacht, and aviation dominance now faces a golf challenge. A Yankee team of professionals will meet English residents near London on February 16 led by Alec Smith with J. H. Taylor captaining England.
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Richard Dahlgren
London
Press
America
J. H. Taylor
Alec Smith
United States
Gil ‘Nicholas
Isaac Mackie
James Maiden
David Hunter
Peter Robertson
H. H. Barker
Barker
Smith
Taylor
James Braid
Portrush
Guy Campbell
Alea Smith
Holylake
Gilbert Nichols
Lenps
Folkstone
Bernard ‘Nichols
Harry Vardon
Georgia Postal News Item With Appointments
Washington February 12 Special Postmasters appointed Cedar Springs Early county Oscar Riggs T M shotfield re Mnors Hffingham county Newton M a man Te Surrerey Ayppling county Lenoir Surraney leave We Surroncy Co etaeed
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Georgia Postal News
Washington
Cedar. Springs
Early
Oscar Rigs T. M
Shotfield
Mnors
Athletics Win From Sewanee in Atlanta Club Game
The Atlanta Athletic Club defeated Sewanee 30 to 18 on the Atlanta club floor. Jemison led scoring with 9 of 19 for Atlante, while Doonan and Atkinson added major points. Sewanee showed strong passing but Atlanta controlled the second half and the tempo. Joe Bean refereed. first half 20 to 13, halves 20 and 15 minutes.
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Howell Foreman
Sewanee
Acorn
Atlanta
Focal Quintette
Jemison
Doonan
Atkinson
Thornton
Judson
Tela
Sewanee Club
Collegians
Athletic Club
Myers
Armes
Joe Bean
Sewanee Boys
Atlante
Jemison ci
vArmes
Rouikinberry
Lanter
Sudson
Ea - Stone
Atkis
Keene's Horses Lead in Forty Years of Purses Wins
New York February 2 Publishs Press Special. James KR Keene's two and three year olds have accumulated the largest earnings in forty years. Domino won 16085 in 1893 while Sysonby earned 114000 as a 3-year-old. Colin totals 135951 60 in the period, with Op_time dam and breeding details noted.
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New York
Publishers' Press
James KR. Keane
Domino
Keene
Sysonby
Castleton Stud
Colin
Lonly
Mr. Keene
Imp. Optime
Hanover
Hindoo
Judge Speer Notified of 25th Bench Anniversary Banquet
Macon Ga February 12 Special Judge Speer was notified of the local bar's plan to tender a banquet marking the 25th anniversary of his appointment to the bench of the United States Court. Lave Judges John Rose and Alexander Proudfit informed him by communication. A bar committee and general organizing group led by A W Lane A T Dasher and W D McNeil oversee preparations.
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A. W. Lane
A. T. Dasher
W. D. McNeil
Hogs Record High Prices Hit Louisville Market
Louisville, February 12. A new high hog price was set as the best hogs sold at 9 cents a pound, the highest figure ever reached in the Louisville hog market.
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Louisville
Loulaville
How Jim Jeffries Appears Before Training For Johnson Bout
Illustrations depict Jim Jeffries in pre training form before his fight with Jack Johnson. Report notes his plan to train in California, Harbin Springs, and mountainous rehab, aiming to shed weight from 270 to 230 pounds and regain speed with Corbett’s help. Fans split on victory as July 4 looms.
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Jim
Jeffries
Johnson
Jack Johnson
Jeff
Frank Goteh
Dr .Roller
Harbin Springs
Corbett
Monroe
Jim Corbett
Debut in Atlanta for New Orleans Welterweight Buckles
Guy Buckles of New Orleans faces Jack Robinson of New York in Atlanta Tuesday night. The bout, held at the Monroe Athletic Club, shapes as a keen test with Buckles previously drawing Robinson in New Orleans after flooring him in rounds nine and ten. Buckles also fought Jimmy Clabby, signaling growing class.
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Guy Buckles
Jack Robinson
Monroe Athletic Club
New Orleans
Atlanta
New York
Robinson
Buckles
Jimmy Clabby
Clabby
Griffith
Claas
Buckles la
Steiner- Emery
Viaduct Place
Georgia Meet Georgia Athletic Club Basketball Clash
A large Atlanta crowd is set for a Wednesday game at the Atlanta Athletic Club between the club men and the University of Georgia five. Georgia debuts a new team this year while veterans pace the faster play. Postgame dancing will honor the visiting players. Officials and sponsors to be named.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Athletic Club
University of Georgia
Georgia
Famous Racer Ort Wells Not All In Yet
New York on February 12 Special recalls Ort Wells once thought retired. At Brighton mile entries include the 8 year old racer, stiff from disuse, who previously won the 1966 Brighton mile in 1 38 1 5 beating Beldame and Delhi. Trainer Wishard kept Mr Drake from overfeeding the horse.
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Ay Malary Holmano
New York
Ort Welle
Ort Wells
Beldame
Delhi
Belmont
Keene
John A. Drake
Wishard
Outlaw Ball League Formed in Boston
Boston February 17 a new outlet baseball league was formed at a city meeting. It is to be known as the United States League with Dr. G H Lawson of Paterson New Jersey as president and Laula A Dougher of Boston as secretary. Cities listed include Boston Providence Brooklyn Newark Trenton Paterson N S Philadelphia and Baltimore. Sunday baseball is planned in all cities except Boston with several Negro players on each nine. A schedule meeting is set for March 19 at Providence.
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Boston
Varius
G. H. Lawson
Baltimore
Providence
Great Heavens wins Lincoln Handicap at Moncrief Park
Great Heavens, carrying P. T. Chinn colors, easily wins the Lincoln handicap on a heavy track at Moncrief Park Jacksonville. Five other events provide exciting finishes. Patriot and La Gloria refuse to break. Starter Brown’s performances draw mixed reviews as several favorites fail to win.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Great Heavens
P. T. Chinn
Moncrief Park
Vile
Patriot
la Gloria
Brown
Tedor
Firet
Moncrief
Troxler
Edmond Adams
Davia
James Me
Nocot
LaSalle
Henry
Woo
Harold, Jr
Powers
Carthage
Palma
Anderson
the Mackintosh
Tres Joil
Admonitor
Gordon Lee
Melina
la Glorte
Falflit
Musgrave
Burns
Captain Swanson
Fain
Harvey F
Coliis Ormeby
Amyl
Sucker
Gallen Flora
Eyebright
Ganz
Hill Top
Butwell
Vox Popull
Moquetts
Battling Nelson Will Retire After 1000 Rounds
New York February 12 Battling Nelson vows retirement after 1000 rounds with his current schedule showing 63 rounds already fought this year and plans continuous bouts after Washington's Birthday. The Dane is a famed press agent and champion fighter.
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New York
Publishers' Press
Nelson
Washington
Dane
Use Of State Armories For Civic Purposes
Washington February 12 The War Department warns that armories are being used for non military civic events reducing militia efficiency. Colonel Weaver cites Massachusetts Michigan New York and Washington laws as strict guidelines and urges states to tighten restrictions on armory use for fairs exhibitions meetings and civilian contests.
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Washington
War Department
Weaver
Massachusetts
Michigan
New York
Golegel Weaver
Lories
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