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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1919
Page
13
The Cincinnati Amateur League begins the third round of Hoffman Trophy games with Norwood Park hosting Norwood versus Middletown and Bellevue Park staging a Bellevue Kentucky audience clash. Springfield faces a pre season test while Hamilton, Dayton and Oakley race for positions, as six parks host three o'clock starts and Hoffman Trophy standings tighten with key pitchers shaping the outcome.
A historical survey of early boxing stars and landmark bouts. notable figures include Tom Cribb Tom Molineaux John L Sullivan Dan Donnelly Tom Oliver and Jim Corbett with stories from 1810 through 1892 detailing mythic matches crowd sizes betting and American dominance in the sport.
Frank G. Menke argues Belmont Park near New York City is beautiful but the second most picturesque and the costliest course yet the most unpopular with enthusiasts and owners. He blames the reverse right rail 1 1/8 mile main track and a long straightaway for sprint races, making it hard to identify horses and enjoy full races. Owners and trainers dislike the reverse running and crowded fields, urging a return to American racing methods despite the $50,000 cost to move stands and finish line.
The Tristate League contests for possession of the Judge Edward Dixon Cup reach a fourth day on Sunday at home parks across the region. Start times are 8 o clock, with matchups including Elmwood vs Irish Lads Norwood and Cincinnati Emeralds against Flicks Specials at Newport Ky among others.
Riverside Cinos, Bethleys, and National Biscuits battle in an elimination series with Bethleys vs Biscuits at Hunt street ground as Wuelzer challenges Lefty Kruse. Riverside Cinos prep a practice game vs L. B. Harrisons, while Fenwick and Ridge teams feature on their grounds.
A busy Sunday schedule features the Victory Lads seeking another win at Linwood Park against Cardinal A. Rival lineups add depth with Keanon and Gillham pairing, Pat McAllister at first, and Cook at short. The Wacos under Harry Honaker travel to face the Price Hill Vernons while Adkins opposes Marcus. Fehring to pitch for the Triangles as Stumps A C and Seniors meet in a key matchup. The June schedule strengthens weak spots ahead of the city elimination series as six teams vie for the championship.
One of the season's top games converts Sunday at Ludlow ballpark as the Ludlow White Sox host the Gilmore A C in a rematch. Ludlow, 4-1, seeks revenge after Gilmore won 4-3 in nine innings. Pitcher Ziegler headlines Ludlow's rotation while Gilmore brings five straight wins and no losses.
The Ohio amateur golf championship will be held at Scioto Country Club in Columbus from June 4 to 7. Leading Ohio clubs will be represented and 1919 champion John Munroe will defend his title. Governor Cox has awarded a silver trophy for the winner.
In Cambridge on May 31 Cornell athletes won the IIAA track and field championships for the fifth straight time with 391 points. University of Pennsylvania was second with 29 points, Michigan third with 25, Harvard fourth with 25. Other scores listed include Dartmouth 14, Yale 13, Princeton 12, Bowdoin 9, Rutgers 14, Maine 3, MIT 5, Georgetown 4, Lafayette 4, Syracuse 3, Columbia 3.
Annapolis proved its superiority over collegiate rivals in the feature races on the Schuylkill River. Navy crews won three races and were disqualified in another, highlighted by out rowing the Pennsylvania Varsity in the first eight-oared race. Syracuse competed but never challenged.
In Louisville on May 31 during the sixth race jockey W Ridenenour fractured his collarbone and was badly hurt when his mount Frank Monroe was crowded at the first quarter. Jockey W Brown on Mountain Rose Sr also suffered crowding but avoided serious injury.
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