Long Shot Beaten at the Post in Graveyard Finish
At Gravesend on October 3 Chicago reports Bristol driven by Henry Gibbs and Crest to a sensational steeplechase finish. Bristol wins by a neck over long shot Fleury Gibbs as rain looms and track remains heavy. Other races include Batm of Gilead, Leash, Bristol in the steeplechase, Dingle, Hoodwink, Charley Moore, and Star Cotton posting various results.
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Chicago
Bristol
Henry Gibbs
Crest
Fleury Gibbs
Batm
Gilead
Coburn
Howen- Dublowius
Donnelly
Bonner
Tings
Sol
Herse
Leututlah
Leash
Gene
McAuliffe
Filme
Old Fox
Tatar
Capwin Conover
Harvey
David
Fearfial
Dingle
Prior
Style
Donnety
Musical Supper
Wilkerson
Charley Moore
Seaton
Star Cotton
Kelly
Evelyn Byrd
McIntyre
Domadge
Whitcomb
Gravesend racing thrills as four favorites win on good track
At Gravesend New York on October 3 a large crowd witnessed close finishes amid fine weather. Four favorites won across six races including Ponca in the six furlong selling, Fulminate in the Hitchcock steeplechase, and Interval in the six furlongs. Times posted for each race with multiple runners and notable falls.
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New York
Gravesend
Ponca
Shaw
Phaon
Smith
Wyefield
O ° Connor
Gallant Smith
Elicia
Pearl Diver
Sweet Marjorie
Star
Garter
Witful
Belgardo
Coruscale
Fair Lass
Ink
Meddling Mary
Catherine Chinn
Ragjag
Hitchcock
Fulminate
Ray
Scotch Bush
Carson
Becong
Sanzibar
Heider
Adjidaum
Person
Sam Devere
Iaiber
Advante Guard
Qdom
Daly
Creamer
St. Finnan
Redfern
Forward
O‘connor
Squid
Toscan
Brora Tan
Judith Campbell
Cochran
Homestead
Lis
Joe Cobb
Circus
Franklyn Cran
Ins ‘Epper
Ern
Geccom
Ldeschen
Stheay
Tod
Eilra
Stuyve
Morokanta
Helgimo
True Blue
John Barleycorn
Glennelle
Ascension
Lady Radner
Carroll D
Celawaha
Bedlam
Race results at St Louis fair grounds amid heavy mud
Rain and mud plagued the St Louis fair grounds as Tom Collins Jack Young and Schwalbe led a card of six races. Winners included Tom Collins and Jack Young with tight finishes in six furlongs seven furlongs and longer races. Oakley and Cincinnati reports note racing days and golf results following rain delays.
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St. Louis
Tom Colling
Jack Young
Schwalbe
Fair Grounds
Tom Collins
JT. Walsh
Dave Somers
Lh. Jackson
Santa Ventura
Fauntleroy
D. Gilmore
Mariselte
L. Jackson
Pourquoi Pas
Houbre
W. B. Gates
London
Uledi
Ravensbury
CW. Waldo
Beauchamp
Founding
Silk Cord
Adams
Erne
W. Waldo
Brutal
Hucena
A. W. Booker
Wallabout
J. O'Connor
Charles D
Dandy Jim
Georgia's 1982 football prospects weigh light but fast
Athens dispatch notes Georgia aims for a light, swift team with 152 pound average. Coach reports heavy work ahead after early scrimmage, lists positions and candidates, highlights Oct 11 at Columbia against South Carolina and shifts in training rules. Texas, Clemson, Sewanee, and Auburn previews follow with comments on material, key players, and early games.
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Athens
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Rooters
Dickinson
Worsley
Nix
Strickland
Beaver
Worsham
Richie
Lidwell
Smith
Willingham
Twitty
Baxter
Bower
Anderson
Allen
Turner
Ridley
Monahan
Harmon
Dearing
Cronston
Middleton
Ketron
Jones
McIntyre
Hanson
Columbia
South Carolina College
Clemson College
Heisman
North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical
Forsyth
DeCosta
Sadler
Raleigh
Carolina
Clemson
North Carolina
Agricultural and Mechanical
W. A
TEXAS
Homer Curtiss
Glasscock
Marshall
Barbin
Hargrave
Prendegast
Hatchett
Hubbard
Duncan
Preston
Watson
Jackson
University of Oklahoma
Sewanee
Mountain Boys
Texas Art
Téxas
Bannerman
Stuart
Bastrom
Osborne
Atkinson
Blount
Davis
Nashville
Wonteagle
Mooney School
Rapla
Phillips
Kirby Smith
Rennie
Sel
Sévanes
Bennett
South
Bostrom
Soaper
Rust
Galleher
Seibels
Simpkins
Jayne
Boynton
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Warner
Virginia
Auburn
Watkins
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Critics Old Player on Early Season Start
An analysis from a Vanderbilt perspective notes a fast kickoff, returning stars Morgan and Massey, and new players Love Hamilton Harris Smith Lowry plus a 170 pound lineup. Coach Watkins aims for eight plays per minute and Edgerton leads behind a strong line, with concerns about defense and signals.
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Vanderbilt
Morgan
Massey
Love
Mooney School
Hamilton
Harris
Smith
Lowry
Mississippi
Watkins
Edgerton
Davis
Tigert
Kyle
Perry
R. G
Texas
Nashville
T&pon
Bobby Walthour Faces Contempt Charge in City Court
The city recorder's court charges Bobby Walthour with contempt for failing to appear before Judge Broyles. He was arrested previously near Grant Park for riding on the sidewalk in his automobile, and his absence prompted a contempt order. An arrest warrant was issued, with Captain Thompson directing officers to arrest him on sight.
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City Recorder’s Court
Bobby Walthoue
Broyles
Coker
Grant Park
Recorder’s Court
Savannah
Braytes
Bobby
Robert Walthour
Walthour
Atlanta Recorder's Court
Thompson
Newark Wonder Nelson Stood No Show To Win
Happy Walthour proved his speed in three heats as he defeated Nelson in a crowd-pleasing track event. Walthour led early, passed Nelson twice after four miles, and finished three laps ahead in 6:57.3, nearly matching the track record. In the second heat Walthour won in 6:54.4, while Gus Lawson supported the pace as Nelson faded.
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Newark
Wonder
Nelson
Avanna
Petause
Walthour
Gav
Gus Lawson
Bennett
Gus Laweon
Carolina Grid Prospects Face Clemson Virginia Tests
A speculative preview notes Carolina football hopes for games against Clemson and Virginia, with Virginia to be played in Richmond on Thanksgiving Day. The writer praises the squad’s speed and grit but laments key losses, including Council, Brem, and Smathers, while highlighting Faust, Graves, and Jaencix as potential strengths and predicting a heavy backfield with Olcott using Yale-style tackle backplay. The piece credits Billy Reynolds, a longtime South athletics figure, as the article’s author and strategist for the Tar Heel program.
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North Carolina
Louis Graves
Carolina
Faust
Sones
Cox
Preto
Berkely
Atlanta
Virginia
Lina
Clemson
Richmond
Joss
Council
Brem
Smathers
Norfolk
Olcott
Yale
Newton
Bagglead
Mi A
Ram Tak
OR “Berkeley
South
Jaencix
Jast
Horeley
Fisher
Gari Hira
Graves
Agaist
Auburn
Sruditse
A. and M. On Southern Trip to Clemson
The Raleigh based Strong Tarheel Eleven from North Carolina State Agricultural and Mechanical College leaves for its southern tour. They play Clemson College this afternoon, then schedule games at Greeville and Asheville with key halfback aweleh noted for strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Clemson College
Outober
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Gredaville
Asheville
Wsuak
Aweleh
City Gun Club Holds Weekly Medal Shoot at Piedmont Park
The Gate notes Piedmont Park hosted the City Gun Club weekly medal shoot yesterday afternoon. Entries were handicapped to level the field yet the contest proved unusually successful. Freeman claimed honors after the 18 yard event, with Little and Lanford among the top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
City Gun Club
Piedmont ‘Park
City
Piedmont: Park
Power Company Debt Offer Seeks Eight Week Response
Local electrical utility announces an eight week period to consider a debt settlement offer. Officials urge timely responses as the offer details and contact points are provided to customers in need of relief on past due accounts.
Vanderbilt's Fine Prep Team Strengthens Commodores
Nashville special reports Vanderbilt's football squad, after a 45 to 0 season opener win over Cumberland, shows major improvement. Returnees Edgerton and Davis, Tigert and Kyle lead a stronger line and backfield. Freshmen Walker Hamilton and Love contribute in track and baseball talent from Mooney School, with upcoming game against Mississippi on October 1.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lectoner
Cumberland University
Séaada
Sting
Vanderbilt
Morgan
Massey
Bryan
Blake
Wades
Hamilton
Love
Mooney
University of Mississippi
Gam
Weaver
Branham
Hughed
Stallcup
Wallace's University
Vanderbilt Fraternities Form Pan-Hellenic Association
The Pan-Hellenic Association at Vanderbilt unites Greek-letter clubs to foster brotherhood and high standards while opposing early pledging in preparatory schools. The movement cites flourishing fraternity houses and ongoing revival in literary societies, with campus leaders debating reform and governance of initiation practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Nashville
Teann
Pan-Hellenic Association
Kappa Alpha
Phi Delta
Pheta
Sigma Alpha
Epsilon
Delta
Kappa Epsilon
Kappa Sigma
Sigma Chil
Kirlsland
Kern
Oratory Saat Apring
Dobbs
Oratory
Debating Leaders for Thanksgiving Showdown at Vanderbilt
Professor Harig trained speakers at Cornell and Emerson School, yielding notable success. A joint Vanderbilt Tennessee debate set for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in Vanderbilt chapel will tackle the resolution that U S senators should be elected by direct vote of the people. Vanderbilt team Morgan and Jenkins support the affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harig
Cornell College
Iowa
Emerson School of Oratory
Boston
Cornell
Vanderbilt
University of Tennessee
Vanderbilt Chapel
United States
Messrs. Morgan and
Jenkins
Piedmont Club Men Tee Off In Local Golf Tournament
The Piedmont Golf Club announces a tournament on the greens near Piedmont Park starting at 2 PM. Prizes include four trophies from the club and F. S. Byrn. Members listed include Stockdell, Hil, Foreman, Trawick, Gray, Langston Sr, Albion EKhight, Wullmer, Angier, Goddard, Tileon, Nash Broyles, McBurney, Byrd, Cooney, and Downing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Club
Golfiacs
Piedmont Golf Club
Hnks
Piedmont Park
F. SG
H. Q. Foreman
W. Trawick
Hod. Gray
Albion Ekhight
Dr. Wullmer
Clarence Angier
J. Goddara
W. BP. Tileon
Nash Hroyles
FB. G. Byrd
Kl, Cooney
W. ‘St. Downing
Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 0 in National League game
Brooklyn shut out Philadelphia 7–0 as Garvin pitched well for Brooklyn. Umpires Emi lia and Latham. Attendance 631. Also notes Pittsburg 5 Cincinnati 1 with thirteen hits, and Boston won two games from New York 5–3 and 4–2. O'Brien defeats Maher in six rounds, Peter Jackson loses to John Wille.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Garvin
Ritter
Ibert
Dugeleby
Dosta
Emilia
Latham
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Ampire
Wibro
Zimmer
Vickers
Peltz
Boston
New York
Willis
Kittrebee
Miler
Robinson
Ittings
Moran
Cronin
Bowerman
Tino
Irwin
Peter Jackson
Chicago
Pater Jackson
John Wille
Jackson
Anish
Ryan KO’s Two Opponents in Five Rounds in KC Show
Kansas City reports Tommy Ryan champion middleweight defeated Jack Beauscholte and Barney Walsh of Chicago, knocking out both men in under five rounds, in a brisk boxing card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rain Ends War Game at Camp Root
A heavy storm at Camp Root on October 3 halted maneuvers under General Bates as rain and wind swept Fort Riley. Further orders suspended activities until conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Kians
Camp Root
Bates
Entries for Today's Gravesend and Harlem Races Card
Racing entries list at Gravesend and Harlem with multiple races. Notable horses include Young Henry, Belvino, Syria, Arden, Geishaeh, and Geisha. Harlem card features Indian, Anne Abore, Prairie Dog, Alaska, and Meropa among others with mile, furlong, and sprint distances. The long OCR text lists entrants, weights, and race details across seven events at each track.
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Gravesend
Young Henry
Belvino
Syria
Babel Winn
Arden
Ben Howard
King Batne
Re Belle
Lexington
Mart Mathen
O'Lentern
Onaurdis
McWilliame
Brunswick
Ethics
King Raine
Katt
Wild Pirate
Malster
Boaster
Rappentcker
Lady Sterling
Rossignol
Golden Maxim
Hurstbourne
Fiver Pirate
Judith Campbell
Fire
Sir Voorhies
Plater
Oefiant
Astarits
Merry Acrobat
Gold van
Love Note
Kentucky Rose
Oriental
Blues
Hermis
Honbert
Col. Bill
Sombrero
Bonnibert
Jeniter
Andy Willams
Hackensack
Scoffer
Semper
Blue Banner
Lady Josephine
Ipt
Smith
Bride Card
Sir Drestom
Tiho
Mount Hope
Kitanning
Albany
Girl
Ancke
Ring Dove
Zoroaster
Jim Clark
Daly
Bellarto
Sontag
Model Princes
Hist
Floreanm Queen
Anne Daly
Harlem
Tom Embry
Grasmycheer
Goldage
Chitkadée
Sand Flea
Anne Abpore
Private Nolan
Fairbury
Gracious
Ancient Appleby
Searcher
Rear Torpedo
Aladdin
Corrigan
Little Elkin
Alaska
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Allor
Oakley
Incinnati
Brookline
Mass
Gene‘eve Hecker
Apawamis
Louisa A. Wells
Brook
Enoon
Hecker
Rese
Acai. Srswing
Billy
Reynolds
William A. Reynolds
Sewanee. Ae
The
Constitution
Billy’ ‘Reynolds
Qn Matters
Phil’ King
Tiger
Vanderbilt's
Varsity Eleven
Commodores
Dangerous
National League
O’brien
Maher
Jack O’brien
England
Peter Maher
Ariel Athletic Club
Jack Demand
Fake
St. Cuthbertha
Gregory
Louise Coilier
Apeia
Barrack
Obstinate -Simon
Irving Mayer
Cotton
Meropa
Banish
Orla
Della Ostrand
Atee
Lady In Blué
Fleetwing
Joe Lesser
Anna Elliott
Aransas
Leenii
Alviss
Bxtol
Woodmont Belle
Tiesean Gravis
Ruth L. Cressids
Cantril
Lista
Crutchfield
Sagener Det Mayers
Tauern
the Moray
Prince Weal
Kite Fommy
Tucker
Ling
Rochester
Tae Shepherd
Ee Létte
Wintr
Furianr
Gee Mee
Optam
Materal
Cae
I Ibre
Georgia Wood
Bibre Plaster CO
Atlanta, GA
Woodward Lumber Company
Atlaota
Albert Holwell
A Dorsry
Brewster & Howell
Attomeys At Law
Cherokee Avenue
A. F. Leerman
Peachtree Street
Tas United
Bretea
Canada
Havana
Cuba
Eens Sotgrer
Ethason iFo Ato
Southern Express Company
By Express
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