Christmas Morning Wins Beechmont Handicap At Churchill Downs
A two year old filly by Eternal-Venice surged from behind to win the Beechmont Handicap at six furlongs at Churchill Downs. Christmas Morning beat Lord Granite and Arcady in a tight stretch duel with a time of 1:13 2 5 over a heavy track. Snow infield and wintry conditions marked the day as withdrawals reduced fields, while Hullo upset in a six and one half furlong substitute race.
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Trackman’s Selections at Churchill Downs
First race picks Rosabella My Des tiny Traymore. Second race Little Trump Tur ner Miss Hume. Third race High Prince Basso rah Lad o Mine. Fourth Wildwood Ritter Devon. Fifth Energy Balboa But tress. Sixth Camden entry Sweep Park Rural Route. Seventh Waponoca Queen Agnes McVickar. Best Chance CAMDEN ENTRY.
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Remainder of Southern Park race meet called off
In Youngstown Ohio the remaining days of the running race meeting at Southern Park were canceled due to rain and snow making the track unsafe. The meet had been scheduled for sixteen days and was in its twelfth day yesterday.
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The Glorious Failure to Walter Johnson
A tribute poem by Harcourt Strange honors Walter Johnson praising his lifelong effort and courage. It contrasts triumph with a pall over autumn skies and notes Johnson facing eager youth yet remaining steadfast in battle. A golfer remains posed after a tee shot as a related image.
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Why the Plaster Pose In Golf
A columnist notes a habit among about 400 000 golfers of striking a long plaster pose after each shot. The piece mocks the slow ritual and stiff stance as a needless ritual hampering play.
Cornell vs Columbia Set for Major Eastern Showdown
Observers await an early Eastern rating clash as Cornell and Columbia prepare for a hard year debut. Gil Dobie’s Big Red show strength and precision though Columbia’s experience, with and without Pease, promises a tougher running game against a formidable line and two strong ends in New York.
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Service War Yorktown Army Teams Face Yale and Michigan
Two strong Army and Navy players seek top status this Saturday in a clash that features Yale and Michigan. McEwan and Owsley lead a talented quartet with solid line and backfield strength and top coaching ahead of a demanding afternoon.
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Ed Hess Emerges as Key Ohio State Defender
Buckeye Bob profiles Ed Hess of Ohio State as a standout one man front in the Middle West. Hess, who supports a family while studying, disrupted Columbia’s attack in the Lions visit with two blocked punts and constant pressure.
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Bob
Grange Seeks Answer to Penn Yardage Question
A query echoing through the season asks how many yards Grange can gain against Penn. The remark frames a classic match up as fans await the result and coaches study film for the experiment.
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Pennsylvanias Al Kreuz Faces Hairline Challenge
The note highlights Al Kreuz of Pennsylvania and his endurance facing repeated action causing hair loss. It describes the toll of constant battles on a well-known figure and notes the limits even a famed player can endure.
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Seven NL clubs eyeing Pittsburgh as next season nears
Seven National League teams scout to surround Pittsburgh next summer with stronger players. Traynor Wright and Cuyler are expected to improve, and Max Carey may extend his base stealing run into a multi year span as the Pirates brace for a longer race.
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Thorpe’s Career Near End As He Marries Freeda Kirkpatrick
Jim Thorpe, released by the New York Professional Football Club for failing to reach paying condition, has wed Freeda Kirkpatrick of Endicott West Virginia and begins a honeymoon. Once a Carlisle All American star and Olympic decathlon champion, Thorpe now faces doubt he will play again this season amid knee injuries and career decline.
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Varsity Drills In Ice And Mud
Weather forces the University of Cincinnati football squad to practice on an ice and mud field. Players slip and recover as Eddie Wilms loses a pass in a mudhole. The team improves despite conditions and prepares for a Saturday game with Dayton after a scrimmage against freshmen.
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Laurel Results First Race at Six Furlongs
Race results list six harness horse races with purses from 1300 to 1500 dollars. Notable finishes include Twill Straight earning 6.30 for first in race one and Trapeze taking top in race two, with multiple horses named and several scratches noted. Recap ends with a note on baseball writers and umpires opposing stars lending names to world series articles.
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Churchill Downs Race Day Results and Purses
Weather is clear though track is heavy as Churchill Downs hosted multiple races. In the second race a maiden two year old at seven furlongs produced winner H P Whitneys br by Johren Yankee Maid trained by M Goldblatt with purses and payouts listed. in the third race Miss Loretta Brooks’s Ralph Thaka filly won with Loretta Brooks as owner and trainer R P Brooks. fourth race saw J Harrison’s Midlister Fortuna II colt win claiming action. Scratches noted for several horses across events.
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St X Boys Set To Tangle Kenyon In Big Clash
St. Xavier College gridiron crew prepared for the Kenyon showdown at Corcoran Field with mud and wind. Coach Wiper expects a battering attack from Kenyon led by Worley Mulvey Peters and Rowe. Star center Hub Rapp anchors the Musketeers with guards Schmidt Farrell Queenan and Specht ready to back them. A Father and Son Day parade will precede the 2 PM kickoff, with about 600 orphans invited.
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Colonels Tie Series With 6–2 Victory Over Seals
The Louisville Colonels defeated the San Francisco Seals 6 to 2 in game seven, with Cullop in solid form despite nine singles by the Seals. San Francisco used three pitchers and were limited to eleven hits. The win reduces the Seals' series lead to one game, now 4–3 San Francisco.
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Fairmount Race Day Results Highlight Mixed Card
Four races produce close finishes with Lady Choco winning the first over Squander and Share, time 1 16. Also_ran include Baby Lane and Keystone State. Second race yields Chopsticks ahead of Multiber and Froth with a 1 15 clock. Third race sees Silver Spur top J Alexander and Mary Mc. Fourth race won by Comedy with Louisa and Sen of Trip behind, time 1 49. Edwardsville Handicap goes to Stwwll Jack with Courtlady and The World placing. Races feature scratches and a mutuel field amid clear weather and good track conditions.
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Valhalla Purse First Race Shuffles Finish Disqualification
Empire City daily race results show the Valhalla Purse for two year olds with Acrostic finishing first before a disqualification of Turf Idol. Fourth race Rain Stakes and other events listed with horses, weights, jockeys and times. Weather clear, track fast.
Races Called Off At Grove City Track
Inclement weather halted running races at the Grove City track near Columbus on October 28. Officials expect racing to resume Friday regardless of weather conditions.
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Roving Race Card Fragments Include Names and Horses
Readable race list names horses and owners in pieces such as Third Race Lad o Mine and Fourth Race Blockhead while Seventh Race ends abruptly with Waponoca and Reso.
New Jersey Bars Johnson Forever
The New Jersey State Boxing Commission barred Floyd Johnson from ever fighting in New Jersey again after an unsatisfactory showing against Harry Wills in Newark. Commissioner Bugbee suspended Homer Robinson for six months and apologized to boxing patrons for the bout.
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Johnson boxer Charley Cook comments on New Jersey ban after Wills bout
Charley Cook, manager of Floyd Johnson who was stopped in one round by Harry Wills in Newark, says he has no comment on the New Jersey ring ban. Johnson, bound for Auburn Washington, says he won’t fight again anywhere, made clear in the dressing room after the bout.
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Charleston Shift Baffles Maroons In Scrimmage
Chicago freshmen teams used the Charleston Shift against University of Chicago varsity squads in a double scrimmage. Coach Stagg expressed displeasure and sanctioned many players for the jackass club after a 70 yard kickoff return. Purdue plays showed effectiveness but Chicago struggled to defend forward passes amid wet weather.
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