Balanced Fields Furnish Thrills For Racegoers
Racegoers enjoyed a balanced program at Belmont Park with close finishes in most events. Jockey Robinson rode Samhald to win the Hempstead Handicap in a neck over Sunflash, while Wise Joan ran a bold rail ride to win her dash as the field spread and fanned at the start. The day featured tight finishes, a dramatic steeplechase, and a close mares race won by Inia Frank ahead of Rose d'Or.
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J. Machketh
Long Island
Belmont Park Race Track
Wise Joan
Hrom
Wisenheimers ‘Ly
Hempstead
Robinson
D. J. Leary
Sam Hald
Mers Cassidy
Koenig
Ruttergold
Lonius
G. D. Widener
Joan
Depesters
Joanno Ood
Fanor
Occason
Keen Fane
Robert Oliver
Lou
Myers
Erickson
Silvestra
Inia Frank
Rose d'Or
Giants Cubs Fight St Louis. Polo Grounds Rivalry Renewed
In a vivid 1900s style column by Loula Lee Arms, the Giants and Cubs renew their fierce National League rivalry at the Polo Grounds. The piece blends sports whimsy with notes on forecasts, personalities, and playful jabs about players, managers, and fans, setting the stage for the afternoon showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hristy Mathewson
Johnny Evers
Mordecai Brown
Josephus Tinker
Mike Donlin
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Polo Grounds
Mister Merkle
Giants
Cubs
Turbulent Race Card Confused by Erratic Finish
A chaotic horse racing report describes Ima Prank’s early speed fading late, Salvestra outgamed Rose d Or, and Jyntes's jockeys being pinched in the first furlong. The mile and a half favorite Law Quits Common Law misread the final stretch and quit, Bravado ran out of distance, Starry Horney and Phaseman closed hard with Starry Banner winning easily. Timers and a town gossip, Harry Thomas, now assist at the timers stand amid yellow flag confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunflash
Koenig
Laings
Layers
Flittergold
Drastic
Damrosch
R. ‘T. Wilson, Jr
Straightforward
Ambrose
Johnny McTaggart
Feld
Ima
Salvestra
Rose d'Or
Jyntes
Crn Law
Common Law
Ole
Bravado
Starry Horney
Phaseman
Starry Banner
John ¥. Madden
Thio
Trump
Red Cross Golf Matches Raise Over One Hundred Thousand
President Charles F. Thompson of the Western Golf Association announces that more than $100,000 has been raised at fourteen Red Cross matches. The Lake Shore Club in Chicago led with over $80,000, and forty-two more exhibitions are scheduled with daily arrivals anticipated as the year’s total is expected to exceed this amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Caigago
Charles F. Thompson
Western Golf Association
Lake Shore Club
Chicago
Hich
Dytow
Thompson
Ron Rey
West Point Records Shatter at Army Meet and Season End
At West Point a June week opening saw three cadet records fall. Vidal vaulted 6 feet 0 inches and discus threw 124 feet 6 inches, while Schrader set a pole vault mark of 11 feet 6 inches. War secretary Baker to review cadets. graduation address planned Wednesday. Army baseball closed with a 20 to 4 win over Camp Merritt, with West Point scoring in seven innings.
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West Point
Army Athletic Council
Academy
Samuel B. Timman
Corps of Cadets
Baker
Army
Camp Merritt
N. J
West Pointers
Cadet Oliphant Heads to War After West Point Graduation
Elmer Oliphant, famed West Point star from Dugger Indiana and Purdue alumnus, will graduate tomorrow as a cavalry lieutenant. He is the only West Pointer to win letters in football baseball basketball and track and field and captained football in 1917 and baseball in 1918. Oliphant plans to marry after graduation and depart for duty soon, with assignments to war service not yet announced.
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Elmer Oliphant
West Pointer
Plains
Hudson
Oliphant
West Point
Dugger
Ind
Purdue University
Olinhant
Very Long Automobile License Trends in New York
The piece notes shifts in chauffeur license applicants in New York State driven by draft changes, with more overage, older, and female applicants seeking licenses for driving or ambulance duty. It discusses owner-driver trends, draft impact, and notes on tire and rim maintenance for car owners, plus automotive conference previews in Dayton focusing on petroleum refining and aircraft topics.
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New York State
Automobile Bureau
Goodrich Company
Owner refuses 120000 offer for Black Jester
J. B. Joel, owner of Black Jester, refused a $120,000 bid for the St Leger winner. He argued keeping the horse in Britain serves national interests and will not be sold abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
British Admiralty
Wireless Press
Joel
Wichita pitcher throws no hit no run game
Pitcher Wildbaum of the Wichita Western League Club pitched a no-hit no-run game against Omaha in Wichita. Only one man reached second base during the contest.
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Wichita
Kan
Wildbaum
Omaha
West Point Nine Elects Californian Captain
West Point announces cadet Will iam Murray of California named captain for next season. Murray, center fielder for the Army baseball team, is described as a heavy hitter. Coumbe Suspended After Row in Cleveland game after disputing a decision led to his suspension by the American League official.
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West Point
William $. Murray
California
Murray
Coumbe
Cleveland
Ohio
Fred Coumbe
Boston
Owens
Johnson
Wesleyan Football Captain Enlists in Aviation Corps
Wesleyan loses its football captain for next fall as Arthur F. Markthaler of Elizabeth New Jersey enlists in the Naval Aviation Corps. A junior, he starred last fall as a back and is brother to Edward Markthaler who also captained Wesleyan football and who will assist as a coach in 1916 under Pan Kena.
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Mauversowa
Von
Wesleyan
Naval Aviation Corps
Arthur F. Markthaler
Elizabeth
N.J
Edward Markthaler
Pan Kena
J R Graham Captures Trap Shooting Title
Peoria match for the Herculen cup declares the holder as world shooting champion J J Graham of Long Beach California. The event featured a 200 target test with relations to Auburn and 181 to 177 final scores, highlighting Graham’s victory in a special championship.
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J. R. Graham
Peoria
J. J. Graham
Long Tech
Lewis
Auburn
Red Cross Golf Tourney for Women Opens
The Red Cross Women's Metropolitan Golf Association tournament opened at Apawamis Club with 40 to 50 starters. Mrs Stockton led after a 94 in medal play while Mia Hucknall and Miss Lonsbery shot 95s as rain interrupted the finale. Only four finished the match play, with Mrs Steinart defeating Mrs Hucknell in a tight playoff.
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Red Cross
Apawamis Club
Association
Hucknell
Steinart
J. C. Stockton
Rivertay
I. Dhhikiell
Forest
Mia H Taninalers
Alessner
Wytie
A.J. Moire
Sleepy Tallow
Morrimng
Great Nak
Wullem
Calionm
Dunavotte
Varese Raya Iounsreodte
Nuler
Keuslew
Inal
Trving
Bagtowut
Sim
He Themen
Cent
Tapaline
Mtontelale
Wes Bnayt
Englewood
Frain
Moe Wullaa Chilver
Been
Dal Apty
Sharia Pal
Moore
Stockton
Bird
Mos. Steinart
Pair
Ubelucker
Kissam
Italian Star Speroni Wins 13 Mile London Marathon
Eperoni, the Italian army champion, dominates the Stamford Bridge event in London as around 40 000 spectators witness his headlong surge to the lead and victory in the 13 mile race. Critics note his high knee motion and showy style though he finishes first, not merely by pace but by daring.
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Eperoni
Dorando
Halian
Stamford Bridge
London
Taljan
Wis
Nine Green
Hempstead Heath
Speroni
Record Price For 4 Golf Balls
Report notes a sale of four golf balls with a record price. Names mentioned include Cc Hick Evans Spalding Hutchison Spalding, Robert McDonald Victor Jim Barnes, indicating bidders or sellers in a historic bidding event. The record emphasizes high value attached to a small lot.
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Belmont Park
Loula Lee Arms
Johren
St. Louis
Cards
Ferdie Schupp
Bill Rariden
London Morning Post
Admiral Sims
General Biddle
England
Biddle
Detroit
Henry Ford
Fords
Lynchburg
William Hunt
Packard Motor Car Company
Milton
de Palma
Arthur Robinson
New York American
Fred Merkle
Belmont
Shea
Travers Island
New York Athletic Club
Maxey Long
Long
Jersey
Ersey Jones
Peerleas
Ty Cobb
Evers
Georgia Peach
Goliath
Vownmo
Harry Thomas
Thomas
Hatteries
Wedemeyer
Munford
McCarthy
Smith
Eatever
Watson
Yalin
Atralht
Walervale
Sinita
Athalon Ewok
Ca & Callahan
Taplin
Gute Ritchie Meunusleess
Aamiltiva
Oyen
Tal Part
Peaiiers
Garth
Ste Pin
Csey
Hil Cloud
Plage
Aiton Isola
Whiner
Robert Ouyer
Woll
Peat
Fiat
Leafgote Fenvel Yathor Tanny Air Fio
Way
Shannon Tver
Al's
Maui
Muon
Oles
Tauito Miuilde
Cyuewelehts
Stan
Maudie
Frances Star
Bmldu
Serutohod
Vata
Ly Whuliegs
Hatva
Steen
Piet, O S Ng Ce Ade 80, Ta At It One Min Wirluar, Ir 4 i Sunirieht Noutralh Ouse
Tral Tate
Halla Cvener
Trate
St. Peter Pip
Pen
High
Lose
Plu Fisial Jial Ny
Roe
Strenfalpi Porarit
Cuneta
Ozo
AL Post
Guloy
Buisgolih
Yim Moe
Opi Place
Iyatoa
Aira
Farlon
Hue
Trublin
Stary
Cureh
Chaih
Revstasi Y Hutt
Harlem
Uae
Nosseai
Tabhity
Ereston
Keates
Ueliagan
Wyngtnes
Louisville
Becaele
Garner
Sfojantieth
Oil Cabral
Connally
Taitifay
Cennance
Julio Gavin
Yintii
Tunwstine
Meyaulence Wil Tady
Sac Rat
Alina
Ely
Oistnolai Wg
Vonetrack
Anata Srycye
Kang Horns
Sy Sao
Raulatoe
Fey
Dure
By C. T. Sharps
Society of Automotive Engineers
Quimmer
Dayton
Aviation Corps
Cc Hick Evans
Spalding
Qock Hutchison
Robert McDonald
Victor
Jim Barnes
Lake Shore Country Club
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