Seventeen Horses Named To Start In Derby Crowd at Churchill Downs
United Press reports 75 000 fans gather at Churchill Downs for the 62nd Kentucky Derby with 16 colts and one filly entered Brevity the favorite with Widener's Bien Jole in the mix Weather and track conditions threaten the post draw as bets shift and blinkers become a concern over Brevitys readiness and form
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Churchill Downs
America
Union
California
Detroit
Bold Venture
the Fighter
Granville
Col. E. R. Bradley
Banister
Joseph E. Widener
Widener
Derby field listing horses and weights for 1919 event
The Derby field lists 19 horses with weights and jockeys. Banister 126 J Renick leads, followed by Merry Pete 126 T Malley, Indian Broom 126 G Burns, He Did 126 C Kurtsinger, Granville 126 J Stout, Bold Venture 126 I Han ford, Bien Joli 126 L Balaski, The Fighter 126 A Robertson, Teufel 126 E Litzenberger, Forest Play 126 D Brammer, Grand Slam 126 R Workman, Brevity 126 W D Wright, Langreal 126 M Garner, Gold Seeker 121 M Peters, Coldstream 126 Newall, Hell Image 126 H W Fisher, Silas 126 W Garner.
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R. Workman
W. D. Wright
Webster tops Delta 2 1 in Keokuk county baseball
In the Keokuk county tournament opener at Webster diamond on Friday Webster defeated Delta 2 to 1. Thornburg beat Kinross 5 to 2 and Gibson defeated What Cheer 8 to 6.
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Keokuk County
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Kinross
Gibson
What Cheer
Wrestling Results From Boston to Detroit Highlight Upsets
AP reports bouts across cities with heavyweights Yvon Robert of Montreal defeating Rudy Dusek of Omaha, Alphonse Bis came from Des Moines to throw Ed Meske in Newark area, Danno O Mahoney of Illinois beat Gus Sonnenberg, and movie notes mention Lou Plummer and two out of three matches with Jules Strongbow in Arrow Oklahoma.
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Montreal
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Omaha
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Iowa
Ed Meske
Akron
Ohio
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Danno O'Mahoney
Irelall
Gus Sonnenberg
Lou Plummer
Desits
Jules Strongbow
Arrow
Okla
Standings and Friday Results in Early American League
Standings show Boston and New York leading the American League with Boston at 12 5 and New York 11 5. Friday results include Boston 6 Cleveland 0 and New York 3 Chicago 2, with St Louis routing Brooklyn 12 0 in another game.
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Linn Tournament Opens With Three No Hit Contests
The Linn county high school baseball tournament began in Alburnett with six Friday games, three no hitters. N Frasher and his brother L Frasher each threw no hits for Lisbon and Center Point, while Blount of Central City also pitched a no hitter against Alburnett. Friday results show Alburnett 9 Walker 3, Troy Mills 3 Lisbon 0, Toddville 6 Paro 2, Coggon 15 Viola 0, Central City 2 Alburnett 0, Troy Mills 2 Center Point 0. Saturday schedule includes Ely vs Toddville and Troy Mills vs Central City with finals Monday. Rain delayed play at the start.
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Paro
Coggon
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Grove and Red Sox Blank Indians 6 0
The Lonaconing born pitcher Robert Moses Grove threw 33 1 3 innings with one earned run allowed while the Red Sox collected ten hits in a 6 0 win over the Cleveland Indians. Dizzy Dean and others also produced strong pitching performances in various games across the league.
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Johnston Bets Coldstream To Win 62nd Derby
Mrs Bet ty Johnston of Des Moines Iowa says she will let Coldstream win the 62nd Kentucky Derby. She is confident in his form and says Brevity the favorite does not impress her.
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Coldstream
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Des Moines
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Luther Nine Defeats Columbia By 13 To 0
In Decorah Iowa Luther College defeated Columbia College of Dubuque 13 to 0 Friday. A seven run rally in the fifth inning sent pitcher Glass of the Duhawks to the showers exposing Fitzgerald to the Norsemen bats as Luther collected 14 hits in eight innings.
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Navajo Word for Motorcycle Means Son of an Automobile
The record notes that the Navajo term for motorcycle translates as son of an automobile, reflecting linguistic blending and cultural naming practices.
Venzke Refuses $400 Magazine Pay For Amateur Status
Philadelphia AP report says Gene Venzke of the University of Pennsylvania turns back a $400 check from a magazine to maintain amateur status. He would have paid college bills with the fee, but honors the AAU rule and will let the story run without pay.
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New York
Senators Crush Browns 17 to 1 in League Clash
Washington routs St Louis 17 to 1 as Kuhel drives in four runs and Solters, Lewis, and Powell add multiple RBIs. Walkup suffers the loss with Pettred highlights and Meola relief.
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Baseball game summary Boston vs Cleveland with 1940s box lines
The box score notes Boston at Cleveland with final 6 to 0 in favor of Boston. Cooke and McNair each collect two RBIs, Gleeson and Cooke post three base hits, while Hale, Hughes, and Trosky turn a double play. Harder takes the loss, Winegarner and Grove pitch for Cleveland with Grove striking out nine. Manush is hit by a pitch.
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Iowa State Golfers Dominate Grinnell in Swing Match
Iowa State swept four singles and two doubles to beat Grinnell 16 to 1 1/4. IS players Anderson and Bange each won 3-0 in singles while Turner and Ellis twice teamed to win 3-0 in doubles.
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Coe and Iowa State Net Match Postponed
The Coe Iowa State tennis meet scheduled for Friday afternoon was postponed due to wet courts. It will be rescheduled for early next week if favorable arrangements can be made.
Correct Swing Correction for Solid Golf Hit
The article explains a smooth top back windup without urging to hit. Keep head still, dip chin, and let shoulders and club recoil from the windup to gather speed for solid impact. Editor Chester Horton offers a No 2 Driving Swing booklet via this newspaper.
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Grand Slam owner bets on lucky 13 in Kentucky Derby
Charles Bohn half owner of Bomar Stable believes the Kentucky Derby run with Grand Slam wearing No 13 mucks luck in his favor. He rents room 613 at the Brown Hotel and will watch from his private box as post position No 13 is drawn, insisting the skein of thirteens ensures victory.
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Charles B. Bohn
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Pete Markey
Missouri Narrowly Beats Iowa State In Wet Track Duel
Missouri edges Iowa State 65 2-3 to 65 1-3 in a rain dampened dual meet at Ames. Wet track and chill wind slowed times as Beasley of Missouri tied the mile meet record with Collins. Key events included Witmer and Whitmer victories for Iowa State and strong showings from both squads in sprints, jumps, and throws.
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Campbell of Indians Stricken With Cerebro Spinal Meningitis
Bruce Campbell star right fielder for the Cleveland Indians remained in serious condition with cerebro spinal meningitis after being stricken aboard the train from New York. Doctors awaited blood test results to see if others in the club are affected. Campbell's mother was en route and a serum injection was given. his recovery was described as hopeful.
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Raiders Face Iowa Electric Light in Park Exhibition
Cap Crossley’s Raiders were set for a 3 p.m. game against the Iowa Electric Light and Power team after a wet Belden Hill park delayed practice. Mound work improved but control remains a concern. Elston and Judge Matthews to pitch Sunday at 2 30. Admission 25 cents for the Ottumwa Independents game.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
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Judge Matthews
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Ross Knocks Out Chuck Woods In Fifth Round
Welterweight Champion Barney Ross of Chicago knocked out Chuck Woods of Detroit in the fifth round at Jefferson County Armory Louisville. Ross floored Woods for a seven count in the second round and finished the bout dominating the later rounds.
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Barney Ross
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World welterweight action cards across cities
Sports briefs report multiple boxing bouts and results from cities including Louisville New Haven Fargo Hollywood and San Diego. Boxers mentioned include Barney Ross Chuck Woods Al Gainer John Anderson Angleo Publisi Robby Pacho and Ace Cozzens with various weights and outcomes.
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Chuck Woods
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al Gainer
John Anderson
Sweden
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Angelo Publisi
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Jack Charvez
Topeka
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Robby Pacho
Les Ancetes
Frankie Wallace
Cleveland
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Ace Cozzens
Wyomine
Henry Firpo
Italian Invents A Novel Land Canoe
Rome inventor Umberto Bozzoli creates a one person canoe on four wheels. Two oars power and steer the vehicle, allowing land propulsion for row enthusiasts while warning about road hazards.
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INS
Umberto Bozzoli
Sculpture Shows Early Greek Masterpieces in 6th Century B C
A fragmentary archaic Greek head added to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts collection indicates Greek sculptors produced high art by the sixth century B C. Despite damage, the contoured curls and delicate facial modeling reveal early artistic achievement.
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Boston Museum of Fine Arts
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