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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
7
Tellier with Canoe Brook exerts steady play and a strong finish, drawing cheers as he nears the amateur record. Brady dazzles with a 3 at a long hole while Tellier claws back with a dramatic inward run. Travers shines earlier, while McNamara posts 149 amid tight field cuts.
Fragmentary notes record Jteur champion Arthur Reid and George Sparling in earlier play then a new draw for a final round at 9 o clock. Mentions players Nis Mitchelth and other names with times and locations unclear amid garbled text.
Mise Clare Cassel reached the semi final of the women s invitation lawn tennis tournament at Crescent Athletic Club turf by defeating Edward Van Winkle 6 2 6 1 The winner faces Miss Molla Bjurs ted national champion in the afternoon semi final Florence Sheldon of Montclair meets Florence Bullin of West Side Tennis Club in the other semi final
June 17 in Gales Ferry Conn Yale crews had light workouts amid warm weather with the first and second varsity eights receiving individual instruction and practicing starts. Middendorf, once troubled by boils, is expected back in No 6 of the second varsity boat tomorrow.
The article notes a baseball slump followed by a recovery, arguing interest remains strong despite the World War I death toll. It mentions teams likely to contend in both leagues, cites stars like Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner, and discusses public enthusiasm for close races and major league play during a grim era.
Grantland Rice recounts a chaotic day at Ballastot where crowds ignored play as Chick Evens failed to convert at the eighteenth in the forenoon. Jerry Travers led with two strong rounds, while Mike Brady delivered a record-robbed shot on the twelfth. Francis Ouimet, Walter Hagen, Gil Nicholls, and others struggled at times, highlighting golf’s unpredictable, mental-side battles and spectacular shots amid a noisy crowd.
Weights set by W S Vosburgh for Queens County Jockey Club meet at Aqueduct address a 1 1/8 mile Brooklyn Handicap on opening day. Top weight Borrow ridden by N P Whitney carries 128 pounds. Roamer Luke Mc Luke follow three pounds back. Finn heads three-year-olds at Sid pounds with Pebbles and Hig Noon also listed. Thirty-nine entries, including Addie M and other notables, provide a strong field.
Racing fans watched an uneventful program with four winners winning by broad margins. Paddy Whack dominated the Youthful Stakes at five and a half furlongs while Libyan Sands and Friar Rock failed to contend. Ormendale beat Paddy Whack previously but the Celt-Network colt showed superior form, carrying 105 pounds and hinted at future greatness. Lena Misha and Lenatisha carried expectations but underperformed amid rough handling and late fades. Belmont connections and Sam Hildreth presented two-year-olds as Belmont Park's Lenatisha showed frailty. St. Rock and Belmore at colt provided fresh interest for upcoming Saratoga.
The Owners' Fund contributed 2000 dollars to the Suburban Handicap, increasing the race value to 5000 dollars at Helmont Park on opening day of the Empire City Racing Association meet. The fund aids rejuvenation of racing amid a low mood period and lists several notable subscribers and backers.
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