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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1901
Page
10
The article outlines how modern first basemen are smaller and more active, stressing agility over size. Tenney urges studying multiple players to adopt effective techniques, practicing with a light mitt, and using quick footwork and reach to cover bases and support infield plays.
The American Derby at Washington Park next Saturday will feature a large field. Eastern owners are keeping quiet while the pace and tactics unfold, and when a hand is shown the outcome may become clearer.
Western horsemen await forthcoming trainers and entries as Eastern candidates push for Washington Park starts. Terminus and His Eminence figure prominently with Western contenders like Royal Victor and Water Color in the mix, while logistics and licensing shape who can train and ship to Chicago for the Derby.
Jockey Bull Man recently joined the Schorr forces and will ride either him or Lady Schorr. Brutal, Prince Poniatowski's candidate, showed 28 airing at Harlem and appears high-strung with a late burst of speed. Hernando stands out as the only West-started 1 1/2 mile winner, though he remains a useful three year old. James O Leary's Derby book on The Parader, filled with Eastern bets of 6000 at 6 to 1, signals a likely Parader Derby start and strong backing.
John McCartney reports the Grand Circuit starts in July with races across Detroit Cleveland Columbus Buffalo Glens Falls Readville Providence Hartford Syracuse Cincinnati and Terre Haute. Oakley meeting entries include Zumstein 2:30 trotting and multiple pacing classes with strong participation. He criticizes the National Trotting Association and calls for a new, simpler governing body to reform turf laws. Windsor meets and Detroit racing are highlighted as key early showcases.
American jockey Milton Henry rode Cap and Bells it to Oaks glory and then won three straight races at Longchamps Paris on June 15. He captured the Prix de Mont Valertian on Malartio at 16 to 1, the Prix dArgenteuil on Pomme dOr, and a close victory aboard Ipomopis in the Prix de Meudon. His day’s earnings totaled 20,600 francs. Saxon remains favored for the Grand Prix despite Olympian’s rising profile.
The article recounts C W Williams rise from farmer lad to leading trotting turf figure. Born in New York state, he built a breeding empire around mares Lou and Axtell bred to Jay Bird and Allerton, creating record setters. Williams sold Axtell for 5000 to an Indiana syndicate, a historic price, and produced top stallions Allerton and Axtell alike.
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