Bradley's Blue Larkspur Nears All-Time Money Record
In a retrospective on the 1930s racing era, Blue Larkspur, a three-year standout from trainer Bradley, nears the all-time money list after totaling about 240,420 in earnings from a 66,000 win. The piece contrasts rivals Zev Exterminator May Day War Display and Sargayn, noting Zev's 81,640 record and Blue Larkspur's rapid 13-race career since leaving Col. Bradley's stable. It outlines future targets like Travers Mid-Summer Derby Saratoga Lawrence Realization and Belmont Gold Cup, highlighting Blue Larkspur's potential to surpass Zev's earnings. The article uses period tone to celebrate the gelding's achievements and pending opportunities.
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L OL. Eyward Jr
Bradley
Blue Larkspur
Gon
Ulack
Blossom Mine
Zev
Exterminator
May O' War
Display
Sargayn
Bradley Hurve
Zey
Fey Sbebp
Burge Ob
Papyrus
Col. Bradley
Pleasant Meadows
Goll
Barbier
Clittle
Saratoga
Belmont
Litonia
Many Ways to Fame by Phil Scott the English Heavyweight
The piece traces Phil Scott’s rise from light notoriety in London to involvement with Max Schmeling, detailing a royal marine service, a rash tramcar brawl in Scotland, and his shift to police and then fire brigade life. It notes his soon contested status after defeats and his defense against claims of cowardice, affirming his belief in scientific boxing over brute force and his readiness to face critics.
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Phil Scott
Lge
Jie Wan
Kite Hon Ren
London
Max Sehmeling
der Schmeling
Scott
Wind
Vick Commission
New York
Phil
Oman
Damferimtine
Scotland
London Fire Brigade
Hansen
Holmy Risko
Senit
Sloths expose odd bets and sport buzz in turbulent season
The piece notes Joe Dundee betting $5000 on himself to beat Jackie Pields with a no foul caveat and fans call for caution. It mentions McGraw’s management upsetting the Giants, a player fined for field mistakes, Maud Fitzsimmons’ arena in Detroit, Johnny Farrell urged toward a year away from golf, and the Cubs likely to draw big crowds and set attendance records.
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Slouths
Joe Dundee
Jackie Pields
McGraw
Maud Fitzsimmons
Tetrait
Johnny Farrell
Cubs
Matlock Wins Unanimous Decision In 12 Round Clash
Restival boxing show at Mal Vark drew a strong crowd with an outdoor exhibition noted for action. Main event saw Matlock defeat Leavelle over twelve rounds to earn a unanimous decision amid spirited exchanges and sportsmanlike conduct. Local notes report several supporting bouts and crowd-pleasing moments throughout the night.
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Mal Vark
Rik” Bradley
Banackover
Singson
Eppe
Faust
Bradley
Det
Sinnson
Acs House
Terry
Prescatt
Battling Silk
Mierado
Wight
Give and Lake
Honers
Siki An- Aidate
Eye
Jack Lewis
Johnny Hall
New Orleans
Boxer
Missouri Pacific
Little Rock
Mathoels
Ohio Wheat Crop Worth Forty-Eight Million Dollars
Ohio farmers report this year’s wheat harvest valued at 48 million dollars. The figure reflects market prices and production across statewide fields, highlighting the crop’s economic importance to the agriculture sector.
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Ohio
How They Stand Today and Yesterday’s Results
Baseball standings and results from today and yesterday across multiple cities. Notable games include Birmingham over Nashville and Atlanta and Memphis ties, with New Orleans at Little Rock and Dallas facing various foes. Multiple scheduled games listed by city.
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New Orleans
Little Rock Chattanooga
Biringham
Nashville
Atlanta
Mobile
Little Rock
Birmingham
Chatuomenyat
Auanta
Manniphis
Southern Association
W. L. Pe
Chattannags
Reny MacDonald Breaks Shot Put Mark at Weld
Reny MacDonald of the Boston Athletic Club shattered the women’s eight pound shot put record at the National AAU Weld meet in Chicago, throwing 42 feet, 3 inches to surpass the previous 40 feet, a notable leap reflecting changes in women’s track.
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Reny MacDonald
Boston Athletic Club
A. A. U. Womens’ Weld
Chicago
Water shortage blamed on new plumbing and car washing
British newspapers fault the modern plumbing and washing of automobiles for the water shortage, attributing strain on supplies to new plumbing practices and vehicle cleaning habits amid ongoing drought concerns.
Stribling Fay Bout Draws Big Attendance in Arkansas
Promoter Barnsback promotes a 10 round bout between Young Stribling of Macon Ga and Harry Fay of Louisville N Y at Kavanaugh field Little Rock with advance ticket sales over 1600 and plans for a high attendance. Stribling and Fay travel by air to Little Rock with hopes of a strong local turnout and additional 10 round bouts on the program. Fay holds a prior decision over Stribling and aims to reverse the result in Monday night action broadcast by KTHS from Spr...
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Not
Springs
Eddie Barnsback
The
Legionnaires of
Little Rock
Arkansas
Young Stribbling
Macon
Harry Fay
Louisville N. Y
Stribling
Fay
Niight
New York
St. Louis
Barnsback
Kavanaugh Field
Albert Pike
Marion
Charles Rose
Spr
KTHS
Chamber of Commerce
Pride of Dixie
Unclear historical note on local residents and events
Fragmentary passage mentions Mew, HW Fore, Mrs Charle, Reece, hospital stay, water selling, farmers, John Reed, Ward, Henry Fore, Charles Rogers, Mrs England, and Brighind. Details are garbled with incomplete phrases and names.
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John Reed
Doe Ward
John’ Reed
Henry
Charles Rogers
England
Lee - Brighind
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