Billie Burke Wins Heat At Opening Day Trot
Billie Burke wins the second heat of the 2:12 trot with Bessie Bond placing in the opening day race. Queen Bingen also noted. Burke did not win the race overall as Todd Hart took the first and third heats.
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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1925
Page
12
Billie Burke wins the second heat of the 2:12 trot with Bessie Bond placing in the opening day race. Queen Bingen also noted. Burke did not win the race overall as Todd Hart took the first and third heats.
Ruth J driven by Harry Pifer of Marion won all three heats of the 2:23 trot and Miss Czar Moko swept the 2:23 pace in three heats with G. W. Slaughter of Detroit as owner receiving the Delmont Hotel Cup. Todd Hart led the 2:12 trot, while Worthy Rice won the 2:28 trot in four heats amid rain and fatigue.
The Oscar Credits face Nusbaum Tewelera in tonight’s City Indoor League clash at Cookfield after both teams' strong starts. Oscars boast nine straight wins, Nusbaums two games back. Managers meet in Daily News rooms after games to decide final rosters and Thursday play viability.
Historical box score fragment lists players and teams with home runs totals by season. Mentions Hartnett Cubs Griffin Cubs Simmons Athletics Williams Browns Meusel Yankees Johnson Cardinals and other players with varying counts.
Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo and Stanislaus Loaysa of Chile survived the final round of the lightweight elimination tournament. They will meet at Queensboro Stadium on July 6 as the New York Boxing Commission prepares to crown the new world lightweight champion, succeeding Benny Leonard who retired. The commission warns the holder will likely be challenged by Sammy Mandell or Sid Terris.
Ohio State announces a varsity O award to 42 athletes and eight student managers for services during the recently ended seasons. Recipients include baseball players Russell Miller, Donald Blateman, Lawrence Walther, and others from Columbus Canton Cleveland Dayton. track, tennis, fencers, and gymnasts receive letters and special awards for faithfulness and leadership.
Amsterdam beat the Wilson Grays of Steubenville 17 to 19 in Amsterdam on Sunday. The local team piled up 19 hits to 11 for the losers, scoring four in the first three innings. Warrington hit two home runs and two singles. McAbler added a single and three doubles. A Carmichael starred for Brethrenville with three fataries.
At the Fair Grounds two feature pace events headline today. Grit McKinney is favored in the 2:15 pace while El Verso is the top pick in the 2:08 pace. Both horses show strong form. the 2:08 race is a week’s feature with the John Rommell Cup at stake. The first heat starts at 1:30.
A record twenty two home runs were hit across the major leagues yesterday as Babe Ruth stayed idle. The National League led with nine homers, including two in the Pirate-Giant game and two in the Cub-Brave clash, while Cleveland and the Athletics added three apiece. The International League counted five with Baltimore and Providence contributing three and two respectively, and the American Association added two.
Pennzoils schedule a Sunday visit to Waynesburg for an opening clash with the independent club. Waynesburg presents a tough defense as Sanitary Milks previously beat the Oils 5 3. Next league game is June 28 against Oscar Credits at Lakeside stadium.
Sanitary Milks will practice Tuesday and Thursday evenings on the Malleable Field. All players are wanted out. Hitting has been weak lately and only batting practice will be held this week. Sanitaries want a game for July 4. Call R A Reemsnyder, manager.
The Ray Specials and Smitty's, Canton Class B contenders, meet indoors tonight at Gordon Rubber Field at 6 30. Report time is 6 00. field location is off Schroyeray and SW. Call John Ray at Hemlock 4814 for details.
An advertisement extols Hair-Groom a low cost combing cream sold at drugstores. It claims to give a natural gloss and long lasting style, works on stubborn or unruly hair and helps control thick heavy hair, offering a neat finish for business or social appearances.
Benny Leonard return to the ring is anticipated as a lucrative August bout against Mickey Walker. Jack Kearns and Billy Gibson reportedly plan a fifty fifty purse split near half a million dollars with Leonard in prime condition.
The Crystal Parks will host the Firestones of Akron at Lakeside stadium Saturday afternoon. Firestones are an strong independent team with recent good form, though beaten 8-2 by Goodyear last Sunday. Crystal Parks expect a solid contest and seek road game offers for Sunday. Manager Al Kleiver invites out of town clubs.
Wooster athlete Harold Nig Murray will coach Kent Roosevelt High's athletic teams next year. Murray, a three year member of Wooster baseball and football, signed after attending the 1924 University of Illinois summer coaching school and completing physical education work at Wooster.
Canton Cars will practice Wednesday evening at Lakeside at 6. All players must report to prepare for the battle against N. Co. T. Sunday in the city league.
A Cleveland trip left the committee confident a franchise can be bought once money is raised. Ticket solicitors will each hold about 50 transferable tickets, names tied to buyers, with stubs kept by the seller. Season passes guarantee at least seven games, with date to finalize league berth before the managers’ meeting.
Akron Ohio June 16 One of the notable points of the Northampton Park race meeting is jockey C Allen's turn to full professional status as the apprentice class ends. Since the year began his riding has been strong and his early wins compare with the country's best riders.
Yesterday results show Philadelphia 17 beat Cleveland 14 and Chicago 5. National League tallies include Pittsburgh 7 over New York 5 and Cincinnati 5 over Brooklyn. Today’s slate lists Cleveland at Philadelphia and Chicago at Boston among others with multiple city matchups.
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