Cleveland First Sacker Wins 1926 MVP Award
Cleveland first baseman George Burns, veteran of thirteen major league seasons, won the American League Most Valuable Player honor for 1926. He led in hits and runs and set a major league record with 64 two-base hits, while his 97 runs and 114 RBIs highlighted a standout season for the Indians.
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Cleveland
Chicago
George
TL Burt
Burns
Cobb
Speaer
Collins
Ruth
Jebsen
Peckinpaug
Johnny Mastil
Centor
Chicago White Sox
Herb Penseck
New York Yankees
Hiw
Mark Fortuerty
The
Hall of Fame
Treorge Burns Ther Hise
Saen Most
Centefield
Fair Star Wins Fairfax Handicap at Laurel Races
New York October 13 Pair wearing the Quatcher Farms colors won the Fairfax Handicap for two year olds at Laurel, the feature of the card. The Star horse Kreuling led from start to finish in the mile event with Ruddiea Bauer close behind as Rostontun placed third. Rettors and Star, Fovoutelar also ran. Golden Prince paid 896.50 for a 32 pari mutuel ticket, a top Maryland payout in years. Lanyard won the Cto Wanne Claimings at Tamaten. The mile and a sixteenth finished in 1 45 45 with Sailor second and Lucky Charris third. Laura Dianth and Salta faded late.
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New York
Wro
Xuatcher Farms
Fairfax
Lauerel
Kreuling
Ruddiea Bauer
Rostontun
Rettors
Pate Star
Fovoutelar
Pairfax
SILEM
Laurel
Golden Prince
Maryland
High Star
Spasom
Tamaten
Eal
Pine
Wailor
Lucky Charris
Laura Dianth
Salta
Fire Board Receives Hydrant Petition At Wade Street
The Board of Fire Commissioners met last night. Bills and minutes were approved and payroll signed. A petition from H T Blackman requests a hydrant at Wade street and Laurel avenue. referred to Fire Alarm committee. The board ordered sliding doors at fire headquarters to isolate the apparatus room and chief’s room to keep the front area warmer during cold weather.
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Board of Fire
Stamford Bonds Sold to Boston Concern
Stamford town notes attracted bids from Boston firms with The F. and Moseley Co. of Boston named the low bidder at 509,009 dollars for short term notes. The bid was opened at noon with Moseley’s offer accepted. Other bids included First National Bank at 4.19, Old Colony Trust Co. at 4.07 plus 3, and First National Bank of Boston at 3.93 plus 4. The report notes the specific bid details and bid amounts from local and Boston based financial institutions.
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Stamford
F. & Moseley Co. of
Boston
Town of Stamford
Moseley
First National Bank
Old Colony Trust Co
First Nation- Bank of Boston
Fairmount Racing Results Show Five Races With Times
Results from Fairmount feature five races for three and two year olds and up. Notable entries include Panjola, Pipes of Pan, and False Face with times around 1 07.1 for five and a half furlongs, plus a long list of runners and payouts across second to fifth races.
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Erena
Emery
Panjola
Jones
Ray
Norcross Wish Twin
Shasta Box
Lad O’ Mine
Wails Fry
Passenger
Seclusion
Carr
Reddy Pox
McComas
Smith
Misuan
Tiabaldon Martin
Girl In Red
Arepgal
Baker
Judar Pryor
Misketeau
Iin
Coler
Bargain Trey
Seth
Tormentor
Fallen Lena
Miss Chiniquy
Finery
Toretay Chevalide Ward
Lovette Black
Florida Gold
Pool
Piecedilly
Barnett
Buntiorne
Benham
Alson
Ramia
Flaherty
J Belle
Marlboro
Henry Somme
Peach
Mack's Baby
Khalifa
Racing Results and Entries Summary of Race Card
Racing results and entries across six races for two and three year olds and older on a mixed card. Notable horses include Dragon, Vlarbe, Porto Bello Hohl, Reale lie, Maiboo, Aliso, Armada, Phantom Fatty, Ragweed, Black Bart, Arden, Kensington Lad, Benny Rubin, Atterglow, Witchmount, KawaiO, Flying Jan, Resolute, Nevermore, Candy Lady, Jordin, Morvite. Time and purse figures listed, with multiple claiming and allowances and a Santee Stakes context.
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Porto Bello Hohl
Looper
Time
Latonia Race Day results for multiple stakes events
Latonia reports five races for three year olds and up, with purses ranging from 1 000 to 1 600 dollars. Winners include Lucky Dat, Just O Neil, Tract, Nalli Secundis, Mally Jane and others, with times around 1 13 to 1 46 and various listed payoffs and entrants.
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Mally Jane
Garner
Teak
Benham
Laurel results first race three year olds and up
Race results from Laurel show the first event for three year olds and older over three quarters of a mile with Sweet Inver and others posting times and payouts. Notable names include Church Kewell Marotta and Gap with various entrants and final times around 1 18.26.
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Upward
Sweet Inver
Church
Marotta
Kewell
Gap
Taylor
Alan
Laurel Entries First Race at Two Miles
Racecard details for Laurel tracks show purses from 1,300 to 2,400 dollars across seven claiming and handicap events for three-year-olds and up. Entries include Green Worn, Halberdier, Kangaroo, Huskry, Beau Brummel, Fane Lady, Red Light, Poly, Rock Light, Emcamp, Golden Finn, Adria, St Valentine, Gymkhana, Sport Trail, War Eagle, Wheatstick, Applecross Lounger, McAuliffe, and others. Conditions note distances from six furlongs to one mile and a sixteenth with weather cloudy and track fast.
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Allowantes
Foilares
Nevermore
Rhick White
Candy Lady
Kully Baoughn
Coahagan
Sis Turbines
TS. Jordin
Malvina
Clonastes
Energy
Brel
Caporal
Ballot Bro
Joe Mariane
Temiscary
Doe Marrone
Aumin
Creek Indian
Dearborn
Renate
Rocky Cliff
Miritel
Fire @blef
Wooldridge
Miv Therm
Alleghan
Liberty
Kyrock
Blackamoor
Mike Alluke
Devon
Kil Boots
Werther
Furious
Denny Dean
Jack Tiargan
Golden Finn
John W. Weber
Cnsible
Moebius
xSparkling Water
Tina Vamp
Big Bank
Festive
Tivna
Sport Trail
War Gold
Sun
Affinity
Landlord
Overture
Revelver
Wenfeht
War Eagle
William Flaher
Hal Parr
B. McLean
McAuliffe
Ugwheel
Nat K Evans
Bonnie Omar
Fairmount Entries and Races Notable Details
A historical racing card lists multiple races at Fairmount with entries and weights for two year olds and three year olds. The notes include purse amounts, claiming tags, six furlong and one mile distances, and various horse names with assigned weights and abbreviations indicating scratched or pending entries.
South and West Invade New York Fields Saturday
South and West join New York college football on Saturday as Ohio State and Columbus University show star players and rugged lines. Trillet like passes threaten NYU defense while Marky Barow powers bucking for Ohio State. Columbia coaches expect balanced attack beyond Karow’s rushes, with key matchups looming in weekend slate.
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New York
Menares
New Ohieans
Johnny Manville
New York University
Columbus University
Marky Barow
Ohio State
Enkimbus
Crowley
Columbia
Karow
Buckeyr Hievk
Canadians defer decision on holding international fishermen schooner races
In Gloucester Massachusetts Captain Ben Pine, skipper of the Columbia, was hailed as the top schooner handler after beating the Henry Ford with strong seamanship. Talks of an international fish ermen's race off Halifax or Gloucester surfaced, but plans remain unsettled as Pine contemplates retirement and suggests Mortimer sail the Columbia if the event goes ahead.
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N.N
Capy
Glenceater
Halifax
Ben Pine
Gloucester
Mayle Cranse
Taekgenian
Angus Walters
Cloucester
Walters
Captain Pine
Houcester
Boston
Goucester
Pine
Swift
Columbia
Ikenry Lord
Henry Ford
Ping
Clayton T. Morrissey
Hen Fine
Morrissey
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Bince Boshved
Tkriver
Tie
Alway
Elizabeth Howard
Henry F
Col Hia
Neers
Nova Scotia
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Calumbia
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Toseph Judge
Inden
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Tee Jin
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Bomadut Dt
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Marvin Jud
Jan Mice
Srite's Cup
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Skyrm
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Ada Blackjack
Just O'Neil
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Joy of Life
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Miami Trail
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Massey
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Vennie Day
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Mahon
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Sutonel
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Goi Tae
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Arai Parse
Jake Tis
Tulane
ST. Cyrils
Cadillac
Fisher
Fleetwood
General Motors Corporation
Uppercu Cadillac Corporation
Inglis M. Uppercu
Fairfield Ave
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Barnum
Bridgierport
Newark
NEW Rocnelle
Great Neck
Poughkeepsie
White Plains
Niewspa
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