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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
7
Latonia Jockey Club's 29 day summer meet runs June 5 to July 7 with about 500000 added to purses including nine stakes and handicaps headed by the Inaugural Handicap. Whisk away and other stars may run with Louisville entrants aiming to boost Latonia as a premier Kentucky racing center.
The Wiedemann Club heads to Lima Ohio under Manager Applegate who shuffled the lineup. Cy Blair or Lefty Becker pitch as Wiedemanns aim to turn a poor start into a win after a strong recent workout.
The card lists seven races at Churchill Downs with purses ranging from 1,100 to 1,400 dollars. Notable entrants include Wits and Day of Peace in the first race, Everglade and Bear Grass in the second, Grande Dame and Sam Lorch in the Anchorage purse, Reese and Brotherly Love in the fourth, Lieut Colonel and Belle of Bist in the fifth, Post Dispatch and Peggy O in the sixth, Punta Gorda and Spin in the seventh. Apprentice allowance noted. weather clear and track heavy.
The fourth annual field meet under St. Xavier High School will be held Saturday at Corcoran Field. Open to seventh and eighth grade parochial pupils of Greater Cincinnati, the event divides participants by height with a silver loving cup awarded to the overall winner and smaller cups for each division. Gold silver and bronze medals go to event winners. prelims morning, finals afternoon.
Thoroughbred card shows six races with purses totaling 6000 for maiden two-year-olds and older three-year-olds. Notable entries include Virginia B Small Star Kate Peters and Belle Isle in various claiming and handicap events. weather clear and track fast.
Entries closed last night for the Cincinnati Gym track and field meet set for June 9. More than one hundred individuals among clubs and colleges have entered, with many Ohio towns represented and several unexpected college entries. The event will feature a one third mile track and 220 yard straightaway at the Gym grounds in the East End, with ample seating and enhanced welfare facilities for athletes and spectators.
A garbled note suggests the New York Giants, led by manager John McGraw, seek confident play as they travel with an apparently strong lineup. The fragment hints at an unbeaten form and a focus on steady offense and defense.
Johnny Rawlins strengthens Pittsburgh as the standout infield addition while the former Giants second baseman began his Buccaneers tenure with a solid early showing.
The Bearcats close out a successful season with three games left. C. M. & L. amateurs visit Carson Field Saturday afternoon followed by an alumni all star challenge the next week. Ohio State invites a final test on June 11 as Cincinnati eyes a Columbus win with Roth out. Coach McLaren travels thirteen to Columbus for the Big Six meet with Price Linneman Thompson and Crawford expected to excel. Crawford is unbeaten this year save a defeat by Porter from Kentucky State.
Clarence E. Mangham of Breckenridge Municipal Course announced a second attempt to break the 228-hole marathon golf record held by Charles Daniels. Mangham, who was forced out at the seventy-ninth hole with a knee injury, earlier completed eightteen holes in fifty minutes and posted a 79 before severe pain halted play.
Members will start their Saturday hike to Constance Kentucky at 7 p m from the Ludlow car line end. The four mile route offers a pleasant stroll with A E Affspring serving as road captain after two seasons of attendance.
The McTigue vs Carpentier bout is moved from July 14 to August 11 at Tex Rickard's request due to Carpentier injuring a hand. The fight will take place at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City, the venue where Carpentier was defeated by Jack Dempsey.
Chicago Mayor William E. Dever called boxing a dead sport after promoter James Mullen failed to appear in court on a charge of promoting a prize fight. The city plans injunctions against promoters to bar future matches as a test case unfolds at the Illinois Supreme Court. Spectator John Gallagher was arrested for watching the Tuesday bout, potentially shaping further action.
Milwaukee May 31 Pinkey Mitchell retains the junior welterweight title despite the Chicago bout with Benny Leonard. Judge A J Hedding says the commission rules the Illinois venue and Leonard's failure to weigh in before the fight justify a definite ruling. Mitchell seeks a return match with Leonard as either a lightweight or junior welterweight champion.
Joe Anderson defeated Young Jack Dillon of Nashville over ten rounds at Ft. Thomas arena to gain the decision amid crowd protests. Lou Bauman awarded the win, while Willie Sullivan drew with Marvel Marz in a semifinal. Other bouts saw Guery stop Etzel in two and Russell KO Leopard, Miller outpoint O'Donnell, Kline over Mespense, and George Allen KO Hartwell in the first.
The Fifty-fourth Brigade Cavalry builds an outdoor regulation polo field at Carthage Fair Grounds. The 850 by 300 foot field hosts Sunday matches at 2 PM with spectator parking along the field. Colonel P. Lincoln Mitchell financed the project. Eastern polo leaders are courted for future games.
The first race features Neddam Hadrian and Day of Peace. The second race includes Buck Everglade and Black Ruler. Sun Fey is listed as Best Chance for the seventh race. Mayors Carrel Kennmare and Waywassamo appear in the later events with Sun Fey as top pick.
A list of race selections by Savage's Selections from Louisville. First Race includes Hadrian Day of Peace and Claymore. Second Race features Buck Bear Grass and Everglade. Third Race lists Sunfey Juba and Ever art Hoy Pequot. Fifth Race presents Orlova May Bodine. Sixth Race includes Peggy O Arabis. Seventh Race covers Kenmare Mistress Mary Thelman and Best Chance Brotherly Love.
List of picks by race with Hadrian Neddam Bush Buck Asaph Quaver Sun Fey Miss Claire Grand Dame Lieutenant Colonel Brotherly Love Pequot Wayward Colonel Baker Diomed Malt Peggy Co Maskee Lady ee Kennmare Reel foot Mayor Carrel Best Chance Buck.
The list covers Belmont Park race day picks. First race features Apology Baby Lane and Red Mill. Best chance is Bracadalae among Rigel Dominique Orcus Belmon Vacuum June Grass King Albert Paul Jones and Bracadale stakes.
First Race Belle Isle features Kate Peters aboard Saltshot. Second Race Valley of Dreams with Blue Toney and Uptown. Third Mt Rose with Pony Express and Tonanga. Fourth Race Crack o Dawn with Cit ation and Bunga Buck. Fifth Gallant Groom with Push Pin and Primo. Sixth Mom with Evelyn Sawyer and Freezy Sneezy. Seventh Royal Duck with Star Realm and Jack Fairman Best Chance Crack o'Dawn.
List of seven races with horse pairings including Eltrym War Tank Lady Heart in race one and Lad's Love tipped as best chance. Other races feature Kuklux Nephew Dancer and Admirer Lucky Run Fort Bliss among entries. Final picks emphasize Lad's Love across the program.
Madisonville All-Stars beat Holy Cross Shamrocks 13 to 11 at Madisonville with Doherty a featured player. The game included strong offense and multiple scoring plays, followed by a separate 21 to 1 Fifth-Third Bankers victory over Central Trust in the league contest.
Joe Brunner of the Reading Rivals arranged a fast club for Sunday at Gingerales, aiming for a strong showing. Unclear details about Bellevue Club and current season status cloud the exact plan.
Sun Thistle owned and bred by W S Kilmer of Binghamton N Y won the Edge Water Purse at Churchill Downs beating Revenge from the H P Whitney stable. Ten Lee finished second with a six furlong time of 1 12 3 5. Bo McMillan Cherry Pie and Tip Toe Inn finished among the fast finishers in the Harlan Purse. Jockey I Parke rode Sun Thistle while Mack Garner suffered a bruised eye in race two.
Solisa, carrying 104 pounds and ridden by Marinelli, defeats the favorite Careful in the Belmont Ladies Handicap at Belmont Park. Time was 1:38 4-5 for one mile. Story Teller finished third. Crest Hill and Yewden battled in the Douglaston Steeplechase, with Yewden winning narrowly. Earl Sande rode Cum Sah and Pond Lily to two wins.
American champion Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory defeats Mrs. Geraldine Beamish 7 5 6 2 to reach the Middlesex tournament semi finals. She pairs with Mrs. Edgington to win 6 2 6 0 in women's doubles and advance to the fourth round. She exits mixed doubles after a 7 5 0 6 9 7 loss with A Wallis Myers.
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