Famous early harness racing duels recalled in Sun stories
The Sun chronicled historic light harness clashes on Long Island, detailing races that drew crowds and sparked betting. It recalls battles such as Po exhon tas versus Hero on the Union course in 1855, the rise of hippodromes, and the era’s star performers including Flora Temple and Princess. Dexter and Goldsmith Maid figure in barnstorming wins, with Dexters’ dominance noted through the late 1860s and early 1870s.
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W. HL Gocher
Sunday Sun
Awercan Eclipe
Henry
Saklle Mer
Equilopers
Topgallant
Dutchurn
Repton
Bady Suffolk
Mosey
Long Island
Po' Exhontas
Hero
Union
Ise Surses
Flora Temple
Princess O2
James D. McMano
James L Ech
California
George M. Patchen, Jr
Budd Doble
Dexter
Princess
Doyle
Goldsmith Maid
Early trotting matches and champions in 19th century racing
The article recounts historic trotting rivalries and matches involving major horses and stables. It covers Lucy and Goldsmith Main's era, Jay Eye See, Phallas, Maxey Cobb, Cresceus and The Abbot, and notable purses at venues like Fleetwood Park and Brighton Beach. It notes public doubt in early matches and highlights dramatic heats, times, and stakes. It also mentions 1918 American tennis rankings briefly.
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Lucy
H. N. Smith
Goldsmith Main
Judge Fullerton
California
W. H Crawford
Jay Eye See
Puolias
Case
Sntill
Jay Eye Lee
St Julien
Fleetwood Park
New York
Majolica
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Rollester
Wisconsin
Phallas
Lawyer
John E. Turner
J. L Case
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eTers Ore
Civtelird
Maxey Cobb
Lexington
Lo Mc Crea, Jr
Gouverneur
Patton
Kennucky
Bowerman Bros
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Wilton
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Earry
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Geers
Kind Words for Umpires from NL President Heydler
Boston December 23 National League President John A Heydler praised the league umpires for their hard work last season noting they were courageous and patient under adverse conditions He said he is learning about the league finances and that the St Louis situation has been ironed out He also commented on the trend toward shared grounds in cities like St Louis Philadelphia New York and Boston and lauded umpire O Loughlin as one of the best.
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Boston
John A. Heydler
National League
Heydler
Alamond
St. Lexis
St. Low
Philadelphia
New York
O'Loughlin
Daily Thought of a Power Inevitable Quote
A terse aphorism states that a ruler's mind governs his realm and enforces his will as law, reflecting a dictatorial conceit captured in a brief quotation.
Eldred Captures Trap Shooting Honors on Long Island
Eldred topped a field of 38 at the Fire Island traps of the New York A C yesterday earning the club cup and best scratch run. He posted a 53 straight in one event and led in multiple categories. O C Grinnell and G J Corbett matched high scores in other contests and prizes from Fisher's Island were award prizes.
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New York
Des
Eldred
Frerers Island
Tara
Ares
Simesgh
ISEIS
Wes YU
Travers
G. J. Corbett
Red Cross
E. B. Anderson
Fisher's Island
B. B. Eldred
J. P. Do . Raigat
D. L. Culver
200 Trotters Change stands in Chicago Sale
Chicago December sale lists 200 trotting horses and pacers changing hands with several top bids. Frisco Ma sells for 925 to Nat Hay of Toronto. Adverse reaches 650 to W N Millon. Kildare sells for 21 425 to W A Little of South Bend. Lightsome Watts brings 800 to Monanty of Chicago.
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Chicago
Nat Hay
Toronto
Peter Kanssion
J. Weinberg
W. N. Millon
Detroit
Constawitt
D. Harris
Mich
College Sports To Be Discussed At Annual Meeting
The National Collegiate Athletic Association plans its annual meeting at the Hotel Astor next Friday afternoon and evening to discuss athletics across colleges. Officials will read papers on the Student Army Training Corps impact and procedures to restore sports to prewar norms. Barry discharged from Harvard Officers' Material School. plans to play baseball this season and returns to Worcester.
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New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Hotel Astor
Student Army Training Corps
Barry
Navy
Cambridge
Mass
Jack Barry
Harvard
Red Sox
Worcester
Bowling Leagues Forming In Briddletown This Season
Despite a slow start Briddletown bowling looks up as plans emerge for a five ten team Industrial League this fall and a three team City League in August. Veterans return from the army are expected to boost the Mechanics while the Elis remain a veteran filled squad. Bert Matthews invites team entries to finalize schedules.
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Briddletown
Ther Zames
Bert Mattheas
Elis
Heer
Ther Leonard
Rube Benton Quits U S Army and Plans Baseball Return
Columbia, Dec. 23 Private J. J. Benton known as Rube Benton of the Giants was discharged at Camp Jackson Saturday and headed for Clinton, North Carolina. He aims to return to baseball next spring, training in Hot Springs around February 1 and Cuba with the Giants before joining the New Yorks when McGraw calls. Benton has served since mid last season, excelling as pitcher and hitter at Camp Jackson.
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D. C
J. ©. Benton
Rube
Giants
Camp Jackson
Clinton
X. C
Hot Springs
Cuba
Anzd
New Yorks
McGraw
Renton
Hornsby satisfied with 1919 contract terms
St Louis December 23 Cardinal star Roger Hornsby says the 1919 deal is fair and notes the two year span with a war clause. He states the club cannot release or trade him without his approval and he does not expect to sign a new contract for next season.
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St. Louis
Roger Hornsby
Cardinal Star
Cincinnati Reds to Train at Home Next Spring
Cincinnati manager announces the Reds will train at home next spring with April devoted to practice. The regular season starts in May and interleague games may be arranged with several American League teams. Basanna, president of the Cincinnati N reas League Club, notes the plan.
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Cincinnati
Hmann
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