Nurmi and Ritola Win But Fail To Set Marks
Willie Plant sets a new world best for the one and a half mile walk in 10 05 3 5 at the Postoffice Clerks games as Paavo Nurmi Lloyd Hahn and Willie Ritola show for mid distances but fail to lower records. Nurmi wins the mile in 4 59 slower than his world mark while Hahn clocks 4 21 5 for the mile and Ritola takes the two miles in 4 32 2 5. Hahn and Ritola later sign to run at Chicago April 17.
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New York
Willie Plant
America
Smitty
Paavo
Nurmi
Finland
Lloyd Hahn
Boston
Plant
Pbreezed
Granville
George Goulding
Walker
Brooklyn
Andy Craw
Hahn
Boston A. A. Star
Jose Ray
Leo Larrivee
Holy Cross
Willie Goodwin
New York A. C
Willie Ritola
A. C. Star
Alan Helffrich
Penn Stater
Sid Leslie
New York A
Ritola
Chicago
American Institute of Banking
Fillies Nominated for Kentucky Derby May Prove Promising
The 13 fillies among 139 Derby nominations at Churchill Downs may showcase strong two year old form this spring and summer. Notables include Mother Goose, Swinging, Nedana, Beatrice, Quatrain, Martha Martin, and Extra Dry among others from Whitney and rival stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Regret
Broomstick
Jersey Lightning
Tilly
Cleopatra
Prudery
Master Charlie
Stimulus
Sunny Man
Quatrain
Singlefoot
Candy Kid
Captain Hal
Mother Goose
Harry Payne Whitney
Licked Stimulus
Sarazen
Black Gold
Chilhowee
Mad Play
Chicle
Flying Witch
Swinging
Balancoirse II
Whitney
Wendy
James Rowe
Eli
Blue Warbler
North Star III
May Bird
Idle Hour
Edward’ Riley Bradley
Saratoga
Belmont Park
Superman
Hearthbroom
Martha Martin
Lightship
Blossom Time
Blue and White
Nedana
Negofol
Tchad
Flechois
Hourless
Harry F. Sinclair
Zew
Nacen
Cneais
Stim
Lefoot
Browns eye stronger 1925 season with added pitching
St Louis Browns manager George Sisler predicts a tougher lineup and improved pitching for 1925 after finishing 74 78 in 1924 and fourth in the American League. He notes Wingard Danforth Giard and Bush as key arms plus established veterans and rookies shaping a deeper staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Fla
George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Joe Bush
St. Louis
New York Yankees
Yankees
Sisler
Wingard
Cleveland Indians
Dave Danforth
Joe Giard
Toledo
Bush
Miller Huggins
Urban Shocker
Elam van Gilder
Milton Gaston
Yankee
George Blaeholder
Tulsa
Frank Severeid
Leo Dixon
St. Paul
Tobin
Jacobson
Ken Williams
Bennett
Joe Evans
McManus
Gerber
Gene Robertson
Detroit to Have Tam-O-Shanter Stag Golf Club
A. W. Wallace and Walter Hagen announced the formation of the Tam-O'-Shanter Country Club the Detroit district's first men only golf club. It will be built on the Rambouillet Golf Club site expanding to a new 150 acre course with 200 memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
A. W. Wallace
Walter Hagen
P. G. A. Champion
Tam-O’-Shanter Country Club
Rambouillet Golf Club
St. Louis Cards and Browns Back West Pennant Hopes
Not since 1920 has a World Series flag left the East and West teams show rising hopes. This year three western clubs Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns and Cardinals pursue pennants as spring training continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghenies
Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn Robins
Yankees
Senators
Cincinnati Reds
Robins
Giants
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Browns
Cardinals
West
Whitney string strongest three year group at Bowie course
Special dispatch from Bowie Maryland notes Fred Hopkins brought seven Whitney colts and one filly for the Southern Maryland Agricultural Association spring meet beginning April 1. Singlefoot is the standout Kentucky Derby and Preakness hopeful, with Eli and Reminder also among Hopkins’s top three-year-old prospects. The column lists other contenders and early prep for the Inaugural Handicap and Capital Handicap on April 1 and 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Tribune
Bowie
Whitney
Fred Hopkins
Benning
Southern Maryland Agricultural Association
Singlefoot
J. Edwin Griffith
Hopkin
Eli
Chicle
Wendy
Reminder
Remembrance
Hopkins
Lawless
Heckler
Denizen
Noah
Panic
Sandhurst
Exodus
Tester
Rocket
Borrow
Brookdale Farm
James Howe
Mother Goose
Johren
Saratoga
Lou Chevrolet Wins Biscayne Baby Speedboat Race
Louis Chevrolet in Hialeah boat won the Biscayne baby speedboat races closing the Miami Beach midwinter regatta on Biscayne Bay. L. L. Corum aboard Coral Gables T. finished second, Ira Vail in Venetian Islands third, and Tommy Milton of Miami Beach fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
Louis Chevrolet
Hialeah
Biscayne
Biscayne Bay
L. L. Corum
Coral Gables T
Ira Vail
Venetian Islands
Tommy Milton
Springfield High Wins Ohio State Court Title
Springfield High edged Lakewood 32 to 30 after two overtimes to capture the Class A state basketball championship in Columbus. Bellepoint defended its title in Class B with a 42 to 24 win over Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield High
Ohio
Columbus
Lakewood
Bellepoint
Oberlin
Lamprecht Wins Gulf States Golf Championship in Biloxi
Fred Lamprecht of Cleveland won the Gulf States championship for the third time at Biloxi Golf Club. He defeated Burt Jones of New Orleans 3 to 2 in the final as about one hundred players from various parts of the country competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biloxi
Miss
Fred Lamprecht
Cleveland
Biloxi Golf Club
Burt Jones
New Orleans
Austin Easy Victor in First Game With Fenwick for Intercity Title
The Austin Athletic Club defeated Fenwick 33 to 21 in the opener of a three game Intercity League title series. Joe Meinerding and Red Murrays starred for Austin while Fenwick struggled in the first half. Eddie Wohlwend eroded the lead late but Austin still held a commanding advantage as the series moves to Austin Gym Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Easy
Fenwick
Austin Athletic Club
Fenwick Club
Austin
Joe Meinerding
Red Murrays
West End
Commercial Square Five
Austins
Eddie Wohlwender
Miami University
Fenwicks
Fenwick Pioneers
Tristate
Ludlow High School
Austin A. C
E.G
Perrreerriietti
cZeggscaiviscsoctys A
Tilden Triumphs In Southeastern Tennis Finals
William T. Tilden, national champion, wins both singles and doubles finals in Jacksonville. He defeats Vincent Richards 7-5 6-1 6-4 in singles and, with A H Chapin Jr., beats Jack Caldwell and S Robertson 6-4 6-4 in doubles. A large crowd witnessed the closely fought matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
William T. Tilden
Tilden
Vincent Richards
A. H. Chapin, Jr
Springfield
Mass
Jack Caldwell
Atlanta
S. Robertson
Greenville
S. C
Toledo Bowlers Disturb Leaders In A B C Tournament
Toledo bowlers led in two man and singles events of the A B C tournament in Buffalo New York with Charles Brown posting 697 in three games and 516 in singles for a nine game total of 1 872. Brown teamed with Jack Binsley to take second in doubles with 1 258 while D Miller A Yuhnke tied for eighth in two man with 1 235.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Toledo
A. B.C
Charles Brown
Jack Binsley
Brown
A. Milwaukeep
D. Miller
A. Yuhnke
H. Gorm
J. Ravencamp
L. Walker
Kalamazoo
B. Rusch, Sr
Chicago
Birk Brothers
Chine Ae Oh
B. C
Mineralites
Blues beat Cincinnati 15 to 8 in Cleveland polo clash
Troop A Blues defeated Cincinnati 15 to 8 in a polo game played in Cleveland. Cincinnati had won the recent polo tournament in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Troop A Blues
Cincinnati
Chicago
Bridge Planks Break as Senators Bus Threatens River
Washington Senators world champions nearly plunged into the Manatee River near Sarasota after five bridge planks broke under their bus en route to a spring worlds series game with the New York Giants. Stanley Harris manager and 35 players along with umpire Clarence Rowland were aboard. driver halted the danger. Altrock quipped about ashes and Clark giving a cardiac scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World News Service
Sarasota
Fla
Washington Senators
Manatee River
Tampa
New York Giants
Stanley Harris
Clarence Rowland
Manateedge
Baidith Altrock
Clark Oriteth
Americans Help Oxford Edge Cambridge In Inter-Varsity Meet
American duo R L Hyatt and C B Wright led Oxford in pole vault and other events while W E Stevenson won the 440 plus, aiding a six to five Oxford victory over Cambridge at Queen’s Club. Porritt set a 100 yard dash record as Burghley beat him in hurdles amid English fatigue over colonial winners. The meet featured changing weather and strong American influence.
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London
Oxford
Cambridge
Queen’s Club
R. L. Hyatt
Harvard
W. E. Stevenson
England
A. ‘E. Porritt
Great Britain
Abrahams
Paris
Porritt
C. B. Wright
Southern
California
Hyatt
T. R. Scott
R. H. Bailey
Exeter
Tijuana Racecard Opens With Sixer Claiming Features
The first program at Tijuana lists nine races from a purse of 600 to 700 dollars. Notable entries include Lord Julian Sunny Maid Miss Oakland in Race One and Canoga Acquitted Alamour in Race Three. Scratches include Fireworth Lassie and Joe Patten. Time notes show sprint and route distances with times near 0 48 and 2 09.
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Orse
Lord Julian
Johnson
Sunny Maid
Schaefer
Miss Oakland
Griffin
Joe
Santa Cecilia
Water Shot
Country Life
el Mirasol
Swift Lady
Ninon
Miss Eugene
Baggaze
Pendergast
Oregan
Fireworth
Alice Harvey
Canderosa
Blanche Meyers
Coombs
Vanessa Welles
Bessie Mack II
Prince Henry
Love Song
Miss Dunbar
Midnight Bell
Lassie
Humma
Last Chip
al Porter
Alamour
the Lamb
McHugh
Glanmore
Mortenson
Miss Prosperity
Plunger
Mizanna
Walter Dant
Black Thong
Dough
Ann Grogan
Brazos
Craig
Ranleigh
Lawrence Manning
Rosa Atkin
Rwbivari
Convent
San Isabel
Baker
Melacrine
Coeur de Lion
Sch’fer
Lizette
Edwards
Bear Shot
Rundark
Minstrel
Animp
Lena Wood
el Cid
Mortensen
Jay Roberts
Groom Girl
Wessels
Ray—Nebraska Lad
Miss Jane
Lorena L
Royal Queen
Praise
T. J. Pendergast
Lothair
Malzavena
Haleakala
Selineterka
Jack Frost
Hooper
Tom Owens
Lady Leonid
H. C. Busch
Hackamore
Donatello
Joe Patten
Mannikin II
Bronston
Bon Bex
Ailliro
Melchair
Golden Red
Iton
Marie Maxim
Jack Ledé
mrWoatiet Ellis
Havana Entries Show Kaiser Derby Contenders at Louisville Tracks
Captain Hal, the Kaiser stable's Black Toney colt, posted a sharp 1:18 25 for three quarters at Louisville training today, the fastest Derby eligible this season. Annihilator and Abstract also breezed, while Kit Kat and San Utar trained with expectations. many others worked as Churchill Downs dried from mud and owners eyed future trials.
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C. J. Savage
The
Commercial Tribune
Louisville
Hal
A. A. Kaiser
Kaiser
Pete Coyne
Coyne
Kit Kat
James W. Corrigan
Sky Rocket-Cat Clough
San Utar
Corrigan
Churchill Downs
Myrich
Metronome
Theodore E. Mueller
Pidar Peel
Cupbearer
Gerald C. Cudahy
Mose Shapoff
Miami
Florida
Douglas Park
Shapoff
Croissant
Herz
Emil Herz
Europe
Lexington
Newton Barrett
Carl Weidemann
Tom Brown
Beth’s Treasure
G. W. Church Band
Downs
New Orleans
Huntington
W. Va
Havana horse race results with multiple stakes and scratches
The Havana track hosted seven races. First race listed six furlongs for claiming three-year-olds and up with several entrants and scratches. time not shown. Second race six furlongs for four-year-olds and up, noting times and several scratches. Third race details unclear with multiple entries and scratches. Fourth race purse $700 for three-year-olds and up noted placements. Fifth race purse $700 with times. Sixth race purse $700 for three-year-olds and up at one mile. Seventh race purse $700 for three-year-olds and up at one mile with entrants and scratches.
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Wits
Belle Fay
Cogiina
Della Robbia
Dextrose
Ethel Fortue
Lenora Deweyfield
Eeeerenee
Sister Cecilia
Nana Ronan
Abe Sablotasky
Theoden
Peeeeeeetrenese
Laura Ceron
Cloporte
Solmon
Avor
Springvale
Capt. Kinnarney
Trolcror
Midni
Sister Sue See Tee Eeerene
Amber
Bonnie Lizzie
Snowden
Carlos Enrique
Ben Bolt
Verdi Loon
Dr. Mayer
Wise Cracker
Krecoup
Amelias
Eternity
Montilo
Vain Ellie
Caesar
Swenson Giiismans
Lord Wargrave
Orain
Emma Williams
Hayes
Attossa Peee Reese Eteres
Belle Wood
Grayson
Mareaite
Cath
Marrone Faeee
Kingman
Crack
Silent King
Aeeeeene
Ens Ae Eetwenen
Atherstone Seeeweenon
Dr. Clark Seenenreee
Gen
Thatcher Eenee Sunnyland
Erry Feeeee
Langhorne
Little Chief Seeeeeee
Span
Sunspero
Rene Renee Cannon
Weeneee Chilhowee
Lucky
Argie
Everie
Snooksie Bradiey
Dominiane Weeeeres
Drumheller
Son Bape
Senator Donlan
Glaniki
Jack
de Lion
Blarney Stone
Poe
Ing
Furl Santiago
Feines
Gorm
Joe Oeeewe
Ritades
Irwin
Fis ‘Ae Occidenta
Charles
Teu
Vera’s Choice
Geving
Mabel ‘K
Pribble
Soreeeseee
Redwood
Pinaguana
el Dale
Bill Blackwell
Ukase
Pond Laly Belle
Bengali
Patsy B
Rockarden
Star Lane
Lenora P
St. Pi
Cuba
Encanto
Rw Wal
Astrolite
H.callahan
Cinna
Petrecca
Skyman
Hootch
Walker
First Blush
Toulelle
Sirene Walton
Yukon
Miss Miami
Phelan
Gold Crump
Long Green
Traviata
Ponderosa
Pony Express
Ccisimina
Jock Crimp Ear
Helecke
Cata
Prom
Laura
McCabe
Ouevre
St. Fifte CE
Sincenonanabia
Richard Murray
Fondle Me
Dorothy Ryan
Plenty Does
Gipsy Gosmee Smile
Countess Claridge
Alarin
Kenneth
Seba
Seven Seas
Nerbeck
Old Homestead
Dahinda
Neal
Quincy Ward
Josephine Ie
Powers
Tagz
Captain Kinnarney
Pinehurst
Vineyard
Copyright
Goldstein
Beg Pardon
Cacambo
Lessie
Lord
Okeechobee
Horwin
Swenson
Evelyn White
Caribe
Lasting Love
Pluralyity
Hoseate
McDeon
Dustman
Guilford
Frankfort Wins 14th Indiana High School Championship
Frankfort defeated Kokomo 34 to 20 to claim the 14th annual Indiana high school basketball title in Indianapolis. Martinsville, the previous year’s champion, was eliminated in the first round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Frankfort
Kokomo
Martinsville
Cornell Defeats Yale In Dual Indoor Trackmeet
Cornell wins a dual indoor track meet against Yale 59 1 3 to 53 2 3 in Ithaca. Captain Bowen stars by taking the 35 pound weight throw and the shot put, setting new meet records in both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
YALE
Ithaca
Yale University
Captain Bowen
Jockey Grace Barred Indefinitely From Oriental Park
Havana notes H. K. Grace of Baltimore Maryland has been barred indefinitely from Oriental Park pending investigation of charges. Grace has left Cuba, per the Jockey Club announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Jockey Club
H. Ek. Grace
Baltimore
Oriental Park
Grace
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Friar
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Loser’s Court
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