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Newspaper
Charlottetown Guardian
Location
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1925
Page
1
The Exhibition weather turned rainy delaying Thursday heats of the 2 15 Trot and Pace 2 17 Trot and the 2 21 Pace. Officials expect strong fields and a big crowd this afternoon as horses get extra rest and race conditions improve.
John R. Braden famous Aroostook pacer and driver John Willard receive a ovation as Braden clocks 2.09 flat in an exhibition mile to eclipse the 2.10%4 track mark set by Northern Mac last year. Northern Mac wins 2.10 pace in heats. McWilliams also wins with his gelding in a 2.20 class.
Chatham September 25 reports the final day of the Chat ham fair horse racing with Dr Gano winning the free for all in three straight heats. O Leary Boy won the named race in straight heats and Joe Niles claimed the 2 30 trot after dropping the third heat to Tim Murphy.
Bethlehem Pa September 25 The Bethlehem Steel Company timed over its athletic field valued at 250000 to its employer who will organize an athletic club. The steel company will give 5000 annually to help maintain the field where Bethlehem Steel soccer teams play. It has 11 tennis courts and a baseball diamond with plans to enlarge the glass enclosed grandstand and build a larger gymnasium with pools and basketball courts.
At Rochester N H on September 25 the harness races produced the hardest chasing of the week with two five heat tests and one unfinished race. In the 2 09 pace Peter Kennedy Jr took heat two after Joe Johnson won two easy heats with Valley Forbes. Myra Peece won the 2 17 trot for Billy Eyes Seter while Miss Myrtle L and David G each took a heat in the 2 14 pace which stretched to tomorrow. The 2 09 pace carried a 1000 dollar purse with Quinta Major Frisco and Peter Kennedy among others racing. Time results ranged around 2 10 to 2 14 with Sayden Worthy Prodigal Guy Myra Harvester Peter Ibbetson and more starting.
Exeter Maine Sept 23 The annual Exeter Fair opened with good attendance and more race horses present than before. The three minute class included 13 entrants with Jolla Elder winning after a heat loss to Fox Trot. Consolation race was run hard and exciting.
Sweden tops the Oslo triangular athletic competition with 31 points while Norway earns 27 and Denmark 14. Lindstroem throws the javelin 67.31 meters but the mark may not be admitted as it was achieved under favorable conditions.
In Chatham N B on September 24 Longset 2064 percent the former Grand Circuit trotter defeated Bonnie Girl 213 percent in a thrilling 2.17 trot and pace. The race featured a close finish with Longset pulling ahead in heat three and the judges ruling in his favor after a tense fourth heat.
Visitors from Amherst competed with Charlottetown in an all day golf match. Morning play saw Charlottetown win the men's singles 17 to 15 and the women lose 12 to 9. Afternoon mixed foursomes favored Charlottetown 20 to 11, with scores listed for both sides.
Washington secured the American League pennant by winning game one 4 to 3 in ten innings and game two 6 to 2 against Cleveland. The crowd remained calm as the second victory sealed the title while injuries sidelined key players Harris Peckinpaugh and Walter Johnson. The club plans to start most healthy regulars, barring Harris, in the World Series opener against Pittsburgh.
The Grand Circuit racing card in Columbus features the $6,000 Futurity for three year olds. Aileen Guy driven by Ben White wins after four stubborn heats, with Ozark and Sam Williams among the contenders. The Capital City Stake and mile dashes completed the program with Hollyrood Leonard among notable starters.
Columbus M Sept 25 Bob Armstrong captured the M and M 3100 trotting feature over a three heat program as Trumpet driven by Murphy won the Chamber of Commerce 1900 stake and Jean Grattan and Norman Grattan shared the 216 pace. Directors cut admission to 25 cents citing poor attendance and hinted this may be the last Columbus grand circuit meet.
The first game of the baseball playoff series ends with St Johns Watermen defeating Springhill who were favored. The column notes how teams may win or lose by breaks and praises resilient clubs like the Rovers who recovered to win the Governor Heartz Trophy and City League title. It comments on Maritime teams aiming to be champions.
The City League adjusts its opening games to October 3 after requests for extra practice time. Anchors and Stars lead the new slate while Rovers bolster drills and veteran James McMillan known as Toby will officiate as referee, boosting readiness for league play.
Reading, Pat Sept 25 The Reading club of the International League set a new league record for double plays in a season by turning one in a game with Jersey City. The total reached 162 surpassing Buffalo's 161 in 1924.
Jack Dempsey, heavyweight boxing champion, has joined the board of a newly formed corporation aimed at building theatres, amusement halls and wrestling and boxing pavilions. Mallf Gant of etreal is also named as a director.
Arthur Compston defeats B L Holland 4 up with 3 to play in the semi final to reach the British golf professionals match play final at Moorpark England. George Gadd wins 19th hole over George Pup can to secure his final berth.
The 63rd Halifax Rifles Band gave a well attended farewell concert at the Queen Hotel last night. The program featured fox trots waltzes and a polka finale with solos and duets by band members and guests. A short speech by C R Smallwood praised the band and cigars were presented to the players. The band departs this morning and may return for a future theatre engagement.
National League games were postponed with only one scheduled. In Cincinnati Brooklyn fell 18 to 9 as Osborne Cantrell and Taylor led a major third inning onslaught, followed by another big fifth. In Washington St Louis won 4 to 3 over the Senators as Davis and Dixon paired with Zachary and Severed. Boston hosted Detroit, Detroit took 10 to 5 to conclude its Boston series.
Canadian Press reports in Montreal on Sept 25 that demand for English wheat remained weak while Ontario and Quebec oats showed slight inquiry and some loads sold. Cash grain trade improved marginally with No 2 short wheat at 12 cents above Winnipeg October, No 4 wheat at 3 1 4 cents under, and No 2 Canadian Western oats at 1 4 cent over October futures. Car lots of oats sold steady prices for No 2 white 50 cents, No 3 white 48 cents, No 4 white 46 cents. Flour prices steady, spring wheat demand down, millseed prices steady, eggs stronger for fresh stock with two cents per dozen rise, and cheese markets firmer.
Ottawa notes firmer Toronto prices with fresh bids for bipeds and extras. Montreal remains strong. Western centers hold firm amid broader market advance. New York and Chicago gains signal stronger trend. Calgary and Edmonton show unchanged but tight supplies. Vancouver stubbornly firm. Saint John steady as arrivals ease and outlook remains hopeful.
The C N R radio program airs at 8 pm from the Chateau Laurier Hotel venue. Ceps vocal direct from the Main Chateau Laurier stage presents an overture titled Robinhood.
Grace Bros. Minstrels directed by Jack A. Grace and Frank Badgley perform a revue of comic songs and jazzy numbers at the Chateau Laurier Hotel. The troupe features end men Jim Connolly and Jack Grace with a full chorus and guest acts, including monologue and popular hits.
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