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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1925

Page

6

Croissant Leading Money Winner At Jefferson Park

G F Croissant’s stable tops Jefferson Park earnings with $7,921, far ahead of Greentree $3,885 and Pueblo $2,750. Sammy Steele leads as leading rider with thirteen wins. Mortensen, once top, shows slump. Jefferson Park notes upcoming Fair Grounds meeting opening Jan 1 with key stakes including New Orleans Handicap at $80,000 and Mardi Gras Handicap.

Fair Grounds Sammy Steele New Orleans Mortensen Charles A. Bergin The Commercial Tribune Jefferson Park Louisiana Jockey Club Shrewsbury Jefferson G. F. Croissant Moses Shapoff Greentree Pueblo F. M. Kelly Kentucky T. J. Pendergast S. N. Holman Joseph Trinz M. Goldblatt Bud Gentry R. L. Baker W.S. Heaton L. E. Leichleiter Croissant Arthur Mortensen Jefferson Parke Steele W. Garner Harry Stutts Louisville Charlie Harrigan South Louisville Watchful Churchill Downs

Irwin Tops Money-Winning Owners at Tijuana First Twelve Days

Wyoming horseman C B Irwin leads as his horses win and place aggressively at Tijuana. In twelve days the Irwin stable has earned about 7500 dollars in purses, with Coffroth Handicap looming as the season’s richest race. Notables like William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies visit, while apprentice Willie Munden emerges as a rising riding star.

C.B. Irwin Wyoming Tijuana Lewis H. Falk The Commercial Tribune Tijuana Race Track Mexico Tijuana Track Irwin America Border Plant William Randolph Hearst Eleanor Glynn Marion Davies Gerald Beaumont Willie Munden

Selections from Jefferson Park Races Listed

The record lists horse names for seven races at Jefferson Park and notes Best Chance in the seventh race as Clarence June Grass. Details include horse pairings like Glib Nervous Abie Buttercup and Fier tro My Misses among others with entries such as Plow Steel War Zone Gold Crump and Cuba Raffles Old Sinner.

Jefferson Park Glib Abie Buttercup Booster Normal Clarence Marionette Senor Sweeptown Boy From Home Wild Bill Firetoma Guelph the Poet Little Alfred Naughty Nisha Spats Firth of Forth Fiery Flight Miss Claire Chance Tijuana Plow Steel War Zone Gold Crump Cuba Raffles Old Sinner Miss Omond Cocksure War Penny Keala Sunbow Tight Marie K Star Dust Cleo Rochester June Grass Brother John Irwin Scare Crow Worthman Brotherly Love Bill McCloy Quanah Tailteann

Hell Cat Captures Beauregard Purse In Dramatic Curran Duel

In New Orleans Greentree Stable's Hell Cat ridden by apprentice G Johnson noses Grand Dad at finish to win the Beauregard Purse. Mortensen rode Grand Dad, Nettie Sweep faded late, track heavy from night rain. Pat Casey upset in race two. Powder wins maiden class.

New Orleans Greentree Hell Cat G. Johnson Beauregard Heaton A. Mortensen Golden Mac Johnson Haney Pat Casey Quivero Powder Pat Dunne Buster Glassfull M 'Dol Simon Nettie Sweep Kyrock Plain Dealer Seth’s Premium Skivesdale Fanny Courtin Steady Lady Green Blazes McTinkle Julie Gligver Bill O'Flynn D. Connelly Macbeth S. Steele

Goodwills Face St Clement Quintet At Newport Tonight

The Newport Catholic Gym hosts the opening basketball game of the season as Goodwills meet St Clement quintet from St Bernard in Intercity League action. New NCGG players Berry and Parsons debut while the preliminary features NCGG Juniors against St Clement Juniors with the first game at 8 o'clock.

Newport Catholic Goodwills St. Clement St. Bernard Kentucky Berry Parsons Dayton Green Devils Ludlow N. C. G. Cats

Fish and Game Fanciers Hold Annual Dinner

LinCoin G Plaut reports the Southwestern Ohio Fish and Game Protective Association held a dinner at the New Hotel Alms attended by 800 plus outdoors enthusiasts and officials from local and state bodies. Bear meat venison lake trout and other dishes were served as 1 000 pounds of bear meat and 600 pounds venison were consumed. Fred Whitehead was elected president succeeding William Eggers with G Elliott Pugh second vice president Earl Gibson secretary BE Davis treasurer and Manley Phillips W H Jackson and Kim Stevenson as directors. Guests included attendees from Chicago Cleveland Columbus and other cities while Charles V Truax and G R Lewis attended from state offices.

Alms Ohia Fish and Game Protective Association Earl Z. Gibson William Hall Ed Brendamour, Jr John Daniel H. A. Brand Mahly Phillips Fred Whitehead William Eggers G. Elliott Pugh Earl Gibson W. H. Burter BE. Davis Manley Phillips W. H. Jackson Kim Stevenson Chicago Cleveland Columbus Charles V. Truax Ohio Department of Agriculture Donahey G. R. Lewis

Rockne Claimed Iowa Coaching Talks Twice

Knute Rockne, Notre Dame coach, reportedly agreed twice to coach at the University of Iowa but did not sign any contract. First agreement dates to March 4, 1924, and a Chicago meeting followed with President Jessup. Rockne plans a rest in Kansas, Europe, or both after a hard year.

Rockne U. of Iowa Associated Press Iowa City Knute Rockne Notre Dame University of Iowa Paul E. Belting Iowa Belting W. A. Jessup Chicago Jessup Kansas Ranch Europe Bath South Bend Ind University of Notre Dame Columbia University Kansas Jess Harper Four Horsemen Columbia University Father Matthew Walsh

Friars and Fenwicks Set for Intercity League Clash

The Friar Buffaloes face the Fenwick quintet tomorrow night at Vine Street Gym in a key Intercity League game. Coach Joe Mushaben expects a win as his team shows exceptional floor speed while Fenwick must match the pace. A preliminary includes Fenwick Pioneers against Friar Pilgrims.

Friar Buffaloes Fenwick Vine Street Joe Mushaben Friars Fenwicks Fenwick Pioneers Friar Pilgrims

Bay City Man Elected Captain of University Football Team

Frank L. Me of Bay City Michigan was elected captain of the University’s 1926 football squad. He has played two years at left end.

Frank L. Meof Bay City Mich Ae University

Cincinnati Collegians Plan 65-Game Southern and Western Tour

The Cincinnati Collegians basketball team led by Abe Reed Burnice Clemons Henry Burwinkle Earl Nie meyer James Hart and Houston Boyer will depart Cincinnati later this month for a two month tour of eighteen states. They expect about sixty five games returning around March 16 traveling roughly 8000 miles from Jacksonville Florida to Alva Oklahoma and visiting New Orleans Atlanta Birmingham and other major cities. It would be one of the first cross regional tours of its kind by a college style squad.

Cincinnati Collegians Abe Reed Burnice Clemons Henry Burwinkle Earl Niemeyer James Hart Houston Boyer Cincinnati Jacksonville Fla Alva Okla New Orleans Atlanta Birmingham

Street fighter Battling Siki dies in New York brawl

Senegalese boxer Louis Phal known as Battling Siki was found shot in Hell’s Kitchen after a dawn street clash. His widow, Lillian Phal, identified the body. Autopsy shows two bullet wounds caused his death. He had previous arrests and a recent knife stabbing nearby. Police probe no witnesses.

New York Siki Georges Carpentier Paris John J. Meehan West Forty-first Street Lillian Werner West Forty Second Street Louis Phal

West Virginia Wesleyan to Meet Xavier in Homecoming Game

West Virginia Wesleyan will play St. Xavier College in the 1926 Homecoming Day game at Corcoran Field. Negotiations with Buckhannon authorities were completed, and the November 20 matchup marks another notable entry in Wesleyan football history following strong 1924 and 1925 campaigns. The Buckhannon team posted wins over Waynesburg Broaddus Salem Davis-Elkins and Boston College while Wesleyan defeated Marietta Navy Syracuse Bethany Kentucky State and SMU in recent seasons.

West Virginia Wesleyan St. Xavier College Corcoran Field Joe Meyer Buckhannon W. Va St. Xavier Wesleyan Marietta Navy Syracuse Bethany Kentucky State Southern Methodist West Virginia State Lehigh Waynesburg Broaddus Salem Davis-Elkins Boston College

Spirited Play Marks Y M C A Volley Loop Games

The Y M C A Business Men's Volley Ball League saw Team No 3 led by George Ruhl defeat Team No 1 15 3 in the opening game while Team No 2 won 16 14 to force a deuce in a bid for first place. The victorious squad will receive shirts and go on to represent the Y in the Southwestern Ohio state championships.

No. 1 C. Gosney George Ruhl Ohio

Tijuana Race Day Opens With Mixed Results

Racing card at Tijuana features eight races with claiming and allowance events. Notable finishes include Plow Steel winning the first race for Neal, Time 1 42, and purse totals around 700 dollars per race, with El Cid and Crystal Beer among podiums in later events. Weather clear and track fast.

Plow Steel Neal Jay Mac Wallis Hackamore Jackson Lawrence Manning Sea Wrack Biddledee Montana Summer Sigh Old Faithful Marion North Pie the Mauleskinner Ginger Millie Erne Blue Dale Politics Wtthony Hester Ann Peek Ease Ya Lockedale Petuabaty Ray Reese Friend Joe Letter Six Sylvia Aliso Sophia Idman

Powder Wins First New Orleans Race In Claiming

Powder ridden by L Pichon won the first New Orleans race a claiming sprint for maidens two year olds over five furlongs. Finishers were Powder Ig ns Lou Shank Hike with odds and times listed along with the Also Ran and scratches. Track conditions noted as heavy with a list of participants. The New York Yankees named Eddie Herr and William Essick as new scouts in a later brief.

Lady Shaw Ily Mann Wenegere Log Serereeeenneneereepe Muriel Pees Harry Troll Nervous Abie Eettenen Tarnhel Oonee Neeeewe Bally Nuisance Jessie Marie Baker Eisha Girl Miss Magg Alita Allen Buttercup Music Girl Vitor Halu Dr. Mac Sir Ralph Seths Gialming Ariongs Mattie Mabel Senor Ateneo Tesseeseses Gayl Eh Eeeeneerennettes Frank Fogarty Firetoma Ateneerenten Tony Beau Firth Powder L. Pichon Lou Shank H. Stutts Hike F. Reilly Keaolani Buena Vista Future Amelia S Blackstone Melvina Valor Nell Jo Sir Glen Poor Sport Rocking Hidden Jewels San Stefano Run Preserve Sornae Mondaversten C. Colen New York New York Yankees Today Eddie Herr Detroit Tigers William Essick Vernon

Bearcat Eleven Captain to Be Named at Dinner Banquet

The 1926 Bearcat football captain will be elected at tonight’s annual football banquet hosted by the University student body. Seven candidates are Herman Martin Hallerman Holle Borneman Grasfeder Nimmo. Speakers include Dr. Benedict Charles Skinner Roger Burch Christie Frank Lane Coach George McLaren and Captain Johnny Pease.

Bearcat Herman Martin Hallerman Holle Borneman Grasfeder Nimmo M. Benedict Charles W. Skinner Rogert Burch 5. We Christie Frank Lane George Mclaren Johnny Pease Benedict Russell Glasgow Varsity

Sanders and Russell Set for Semi Final on Benefit Card

Tony Sanders and Rustie Russell meet in a six round semi final on a benefit program at People's Theater next Monday night. Roy Wallace and Joe Lohman meet in a ten round main event. The show benefits crippled children and orphans, with annual staging and expected strong patronage.

Tony Sanders Rustie Russell Roy Wallace Joe Lohman Local Boxing Commission People’s Theater

Covington Boxer Beaten in Six-Round Bout

Terry McMullen of Huntington West Virginia outpointed K O Thompson of Covington Kentucky in six rounds here tonight. Thompson was groggy after the third round. Both fighters were middleweights.

Red Club Returns Emmer In Deal With Reds

Frank Emmer, Seattle Coast League shortstop and brief 1916 Cincinnati figure, will rejoin the Reds in exchange for Jimmy Caveney and a cash sum. Announcement by Reds president August Herrmann notes negotiations started weeks ago. Emmer reports to manager Jack Hendricks at the Orlando training camp next March. The Reds begin travel February 28, train in Orlando until March 20, then tour St. Petersburg and Miami. Bobby Wallace may join as coach. Neal Brady released.

Frank Emmer Seattle Cinccinnati Jimmy Caveney Red August Herrmann Emmer Reds Herrmann Jack Hendricks Hendricks Orlando Fla Redlegs Cincinnati Rlando St. Petersburg Miami Bobby Wallace St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Neal Brady

Scores From College Games Across The Midwest

Ohio State defeated Ohio Wesleyan 40 to 19 in Columbus. DePauw beat Indiana 33 to 20 in Greencastle. Notre Dame topped Northwestern 30 to 20 in Chicago.

Columbus, O Ohio State Ohio Wesleyan Greencastle Ind Depauw Indiana Chicago Northwestern University Notre Dame

St John to Speak at Armco Blues Banquet

Middletown Ohio December 15 L W St John director of athletics at Ohio State University will speak here on Saturday December 19 at a banquet for the Armco Blues football team.

Middletown L. W. St. John Ohio State University Armco Blues

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