California 10 bt Well Represented at Wheaton Grand Circuit
A strong California contingent arrives at Wheaton Illinois on June 6 led by trainer Durfee with twelve horses and includes star Phoenix The Pig. The string features Del Coronado Petigru Carlokin Capa de Oro and others racing in the Grand Circuit, plus Ferolo or Ferlotta Fer. Durfee’s group aims for the East season after a Los Angeles base with noted mares Zomalta Queen and Ferlotto and includes replacements for Regalo lost to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Wheaton
Pacific Coast
East
J. L. Nervey
Chicago Record-Herald
Durfee
Hewett
Cecil
Los Angeles
Regalo
Osito
McKinney
Los Anges
Sonoma
Zombro
C. A. Durfee
Zephyr
Mr. Geers
Zomaira Queen
Yales
Readville
Phoenix
Walter Maben
Iser
Trotters
del Coronado
Petigru
Carlokin
Capa de Oro
Coronado
Chicago
E. E. Smathers
Murray M
Hambletonian Wilkes
James A. Murphy
Murphy Stock Farm
Park Ridge
Murray
Robert I
L. G. Bonfillo
John A. MecKerron
Nutwood Wilkes
Chamber of Commerce
Detroit
Inferlotta
San Diego
Salinas City
Copa de Oro
Pleasanton
Santa Rosa
Italia
Greer
North Cincinnati Turner Boys and Girls Entertain at Zoo Today
August Herrmann and Kesley Schoepf host a zoo event with a focus on horse racing talk. The piece notes speed and recent race results for several pacers, anticipating a royal battle in Grand Circuit classes. It mentions a 1 p.m. YMCA league championship prelim and Ladies Day at Wiedemann Park with free admission for escorted women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Cincinnati
Turner
August Herrmann
Kesley Schoepf
ZOO Today
Doyle
St. Patrick
Wiedemann Park
Jockey Club to Challenge New Antibetting Law in Court
In New York on June 20 the Coney Island Jockey Club sought judicial interpretation of the new antibetting statute via a writ of habeas corpus directing Kings County Sheriff to bring Melville E. Collins before Justice Bischoff. Collins faced charges for accepting a wager at Sheepshead Bay. hearing set for next Monday. Governor Hughes monitors the racing scene with special agents at the track reporting nightly. James R. Keene shipped twenty yearling thoroughbreds to England aboard the Mesaba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coney Island
Justice Bischoff
Elder
Baker
Bingham
Hughes
James R. Keene
England
Mesaba
National Commission Refuses McDonald Free Agent Bid
The National Commission rejects Ward C. McDonald’s request to be declared a free agent. It notes he remained under contract with the New York National League club, was sold to Newark, did not sign with Newark, sued for salary, and then received payment for a year not earned. The commission sides with the New York club and advises resolving disputes directly with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Commission
Bdward C. McDonald
New York
Newark
Commission
Cincinnati Fan Food Shows Weekend Baseball Hustle
The Cincinnati amateur circuit showcases a busy Sunday slate with the Kentucky Colonels and Chester Navies at Greater Newport Park at 3 pm. Teams like Peters Arms, Holy Name, Emeralds, and the Cincinnati Nationals prepare for key clashes while others seek out-of-town games and open dates around Cincinnati and Covington venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Park
Kentucky Colonels
Chester Navies
Colonels
Cincinnati
Atkins Club
Indianapolis
Indiana
Velage C.f
Smith J.f
Kennedy S.s
Lewton Jb
Rolsen
McClaim S.c
McCarty
Tho
Schloiman
Billiter P
Clark
Schlei
Martin
Wynne
Stacey Jr
Hemple
Columbia Athletic
J. Holmes
Baum Street
Palace Hotel
Browning King
Cincinnati Admirals
Zinzinnati
Cleves
Cleves, O
Commercial Tribune
Bellevue Brewing Company
Charles Hartlaub
Latonia Grays
Bellevue Grays
Kearns
Bellevue Browns
Clare
Bellevue Athletics
Rheinhardt
Klein
Cowboys
Hubbard
Lawton
Latonia Boys
Christ Church
Norwood Eagles
Norwood Inn
Churchmen
Murray
Booksie
Sandman
Willging
Puddin” McKeown
Addams
Schroeder
Birds
J. Murray
Sycamore Street
Cumminsville
Cincinnati Nationals
A. O’connor
Richmond Street
Nationals
Riedlins
Covington
Bremer
Tourists
Cincinnatis
Lou Wuelzer
Tom Wolf
A. Bremer
Walnut Street
Altony
Deisel
League Park
Blue Grass
Newport
Newports
Newport Monarchs
Campbell County
Harrison Rooters
Covington Park
Harrison
Gant
Irwin
Evanston
Madisonville
Oakley
Eagles
Lindsey
Covington Cardinals
Rockwood
Rockwoods
Cardinals
Ollie Otting
Covington Blues
Batesville
Ind
Newcastle
James Moore
West Twenty-second Street
Kentucky
Linwoods
Pathfinders
Linwood
East End
Eagle
Mahaffey
Santer
Spirmey
Norris
Linwood Station
J. W
Sidney Avenue
Colonial Camping Club
Sombreros
O. Hellmuth
R. Nolan
R. Hendricks
W. Smith
W. Niederhelman
W. Kane
L. Holle
A. Hauck
E. Klenke
W.niederhelman
Clay Street
City
All-Kentuckians
Flanagan Breaks Hammer Record at Torrington Meet
In Torrington Connecticut John Flanagan of the New York Athletic Club hurled the hammer 175 feet 2% inches this afternoon, claiming a new record that may surpass all prior marks. The event occurred during local athletic games in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrington
Conn
John Flanagan
Browns Get New Permanent Home in St Louis Park
St Louis Browns owner Hedges secures a large new park site in St Louis with 25 000 seating, a relocated diamond, a remodeled grand stand, and to be built by fall or next spring. The fifty six foot south strip expands the ground to 500 by 456 feet, boosting field size and capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Hedges
Arthur H. Kusky
Kusky
Grand Avenue Investment Company
Jeffries predicts Ketchel rise to heavyweight glory
Jim Jeffries praises Stanley Ketchel and advises him to avoid excess as he eyes heavyweight contention. He says Ketchel is young and strong, likely to reach the heavyweight ranks soon, and could pose a serious challenge to Tommy Burns if he continues to improve. He urges moderation and self care for a lasting career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jeffries
Stanley Ketchel
Ketchel
Tommy Burna
Tommy
Boig
Hoe
Columbia Shows Strong Trials In Big Regatta
In Poughkeepsie New York June 20 the river conditions favored racing as Columbia led in a 3.5 mile trial finishing ahead of Cornell. Coaches Courtney and Rice traded notes praising Columbia’s corking good score while Pennsylvania Wisconsin and Syracuse also completed the full course under racing speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Cornell
Courtney
Rice
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Syracuse
Walter Dray and Pole Vault Contingency for London
The article notes Walter Dray may compete in London for the Olympic pole vault and that the American team appears strong with vaulters like Ibald Gouder Soderst and Fujii. It warns a single point loss could alter the meet and mentions Mike Murphy coaching the squad with Dray’s possible inclusion influencing the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Dray
London
Oime
Ibald
Gouder
France
Bruno Soderst
Japan
Minoru Fujii
Mike Murphy
America
Eer Murphy
Checkers column notes and Illinois tourney results
Communications address and column format for five column games. Records set by Mr. Smith with 49 problems in December, plus corrections of games. Illinois State Tournament winner J. Mayn with Frank Wendemuth second and Charles Whelen third. other competitors listed. Mention of John T. Darwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checker
Commercial Tribune
Cincinnati
Smith
J. Mayn
Illinois
Frank Wendemuth
Charles Whelen
Hester
Howe
Hartshorn
Doran
Starkweather
James
Barnes
Scott
Pollock
John T. Darwin
Mike Schreck Poised for Top Ring Run With New Manager
Reading Ohio native and heavyweight Mike Schreck, long near the top yet stalled by poor management, seeks a first class handler to shape his career. Corbett praises his potential. he has beaten Burns and Johnson, with a history of tough, decisive bouts and a planned return to the big names of boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Schreck
Queen City
Schreck
Kid McCoy
Here
Reading, O
Mike
al Kaufman
Corbett
Jim Corbett
Tommy Burns
London
Jack Johnson
Marvin Hart
Detroit
Burns
Rifle Team Sails for London Olympic Games
The United States rifle team bound for the London Olympics sailed from New York on the American Line steamship St Louis. The crew was chosen after a Camp Perry, Ohio, trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
London
American Line
St. Louis
Camp Perry
White to Play and Win in Illinois Chess Problem
The fragment notes a chess problem labeled PROBLEM NO 54 SELECTED Black 2 King 28 White 10 12 81 with White to move and win. It references an equally famous "friend" not entered for the Illinois blue ribbon, implying a competition context and a notable participant.
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Checker
W. F. Lemke
William Bargen
Bargen
America
Chelsea
H. T. Smith
Setar E
Illinois
Black
King
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F. Boellinger
Jockey Club
NEW Law
M’donald
Cincinnati Fan Food
Flanagan
Jeffries
Stanley
Walter Dray
J. F. M’cormick
White
Ouhreck
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