Eternal wins Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct in fast time
Eternal, J W McClelland’s three year old, ridden by Andy Schuttinger, defeated Purchase, Questionnaire and Crimper in the Brooklyn Handicap. The mile and furlong race, run in 1 49 4 5, drew 20 000 spectators and showcased Aqueduct’s improved facilities and efficient management.
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W. J. Macbeth
J. W. McClelland
Eternal
Aqueduct
Andy Schuttinger
Sweep
H. P. Whitney
Borrow
Queens County Jockey Club
Aqueduct Course
Collegians Open First Postwar Golf Championship
The Intercollegiate golf championship resumes in Philadelphia at Merion after the war. Yale Harvard Columbia Princeton and Penn entered, with many players recently returning from service. The event runs with team rounds first then individual titles over five days.
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Philadelphia
Merion Cricket Club
Yale
Harvard
Columbis
Princeton
University of Pennsylvania
Loftus Loses Court Over Rough Riding in Auto
Johnny Loftus, top American jockey, failed to win the Brooklyn Handicap on Purchase and was ordered to pay $487.05 for rough riding with his car in a crash on Eastern Parkway. The case went to Sheriff Knott for a jury assessment. Loftus did not defend, and a possible further damages action looms. He reportedly advised wagering on Purchase despite the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Loftus
Brooklyn
Purchase
John C. Loftus
Harry Rubenstein
American Tennis Stars Take Fall From Britons At Wimbledon
Wimbledon, England June 23. First round play began on grass for the world championship. Notable results include Lieutenant Dean Mathey defeating Simpson 6-3 6-0 6-0 and A M Lovibond of New York beating Miavelle 6-1 6-2. Washburn led Mellet 6-3 8-6 6-1, while J S Cannon beat Davis 4-6 6-3. Graves defeated Wilford 6-4 6-3 6-1. Major Wrenn scratched. Willis Davis to face Dawson in the first round of the covered court.
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Wimbledon
England
Dean Mathey
Simpson
A. M. Lovibond
New York
Miavelle
Flavelle
W. M. Washburn
U. S.A
Mellet
Natal
Washburn
J. S. Cannon
Davis
Asthalter
America
A.W. Dawson
Louis Graves
Willford
Chambers Defeats Barber in Brooklyn Tennis Standout Return
Charles Chambers, just back from the A E F tourney in France, opened his U S debut in the Long Island Championship at Kings County Tennis Club Brooklyn with a straight set win over Dr R P Barber 46 6 1 6 4. Voshell and Anderson also won, showing strong form in the day's play.
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Long Island
Kings County Tennis Club
Brooklyn
Charles Chambers
France
Chambers
United States
R. P. Barber
Jay W. Anderson
Lon
Ivland
Singhe
Chatlew Cha Hern
KH. Barbey
Lieuccill
Pranie Tay We
Anders Frank Pall
J Thnley
Ve Duncan
Cunningham
H.R. Burroughs
Royal DW. Mickey
Ge W. Cooks
ALS
Martin
V. Hird
Merbert T. Westfall
Percy L. Kynamon
Merbert
Manchester
Dr. J. Matthews
Bison
WJ. Shannon
Preeti Dee Ene Lads
Howard Woshetl
Assested
R. Ne Haller
Tenty
Gilday Beats Bright In Fast 3-Round Bout
An all star amateur boxing show at the New York A C featured nine bouts. The 120 pound Gilday Bright match was the evening’s highlight with Bright from Mercury A C winning on a split decision after three fast rounds. Both fighters traded punches and showcased skill keeping the crowd engaged throughout.
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New York A. C
Gilday-Bright
Bright
Mercury A. C
McCormick
Aaron Betterment
Seciaion
Twenty-eighthy Street Gymnas
Kennedy
Pound
M. Moraky
Rosebud
Sallabury
Harlem Iik-pound
Cin Y. MC. A
J. Schwarz
Brook
Clarke Bahatin
Npae
Joppain Maan
Brooklyn
A. A
Bampion
S. Sa
Ducialon
Dlame
D. Rosenborm
Glencoe AG
Merenton NS
Hallentan
Pantime
Cyh
Deolaton
Merenza
LocalAthlete Denies Team Chance At Inter Allied Meet
A noted sprinter from the region fails to qualify for the interallied track and field championship. The athlete, a standout, missed noon registration and will not represent Helsinki in the event.
International League GAMES TODAY
Teams scheduled Toronto at Newark Binghamton at Jersey City Rochester at Reading Buffalo at Baltimore. Yesterday Reading 15 Buffalo 0 in first, Buffalo 5 Reading 2 in second. Standings show Baltimore 41 16 .719 Buffalo 24 22 .607 Rochester 24 31 Buffalo 25 26 .490 Reading 21 3 Newark 27 30 .474 Jersey City 19 34 .2
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Toronto
Newark
Binghamton
Jersey City
Rochester
Reading
Buffalo
Baltimore
W.L. Pet B'more
Roch
Readi
J. City
Fans Threaten Umpire as Police Escort Handling
Reading and Buffalo split a double header in Reading, Pennsylvania, as Umpire Wilson faced threats from fans after ruling a ball in play in the eighth inning of the second game. Players disputed an alleged ball damage yet Wilson refused inspection, prompting disorder and the umpire’s escort to safety at his hotel.
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Reading
Penn
Wilson
Buffalo
Devin
Excart
Military Service on Aid To Big League Stars
War Department urges return of discharged men to major league clubs. Many teams kept five to ten soldiers or sailors, Brooklyn eight, New York state ten, Phillies about thirteen plus one knight of Columbus. Most have rejoined teams. others are being recalled as discharge papers are signed. Returnees bring improved fitness and steadiness in tight moments.
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Magus
War Department
Army
Navy
Brooklyn
New York Gstate
Phillies
Knights of Columbus
Anato
Middle States Tennis Tourney Opens On New Turf Courts
The thirty-fourth annual Middle States lawn tennis championship began yesterday at Orange Lawn Tennis Club Mountain Station New Jersey with seventy four entries in men's singles. Top contenders include Walter Merrill Hall Ichiya Kumagae Harold A Throckmorton N W Niles and Theodore Roosevelt Pell. Throckmorton was the only entrant to play yesterday delaying his start past six o'clock as the tournament marks the first on the new turf seeded a year ago.
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Middle States
Orange Lawn Tennis Club
Mountain Station
N. J
Walter Merrill Hall
Ichiya Kumagae
Japan
Harold A. Throckmorton
N. W. Niles
Theodore Roosevelt Pell
Kumagne
Niles
Pell
Throckmorton
Allan C. Bragaw
American lads teach Germans to play baseball overseas
German attention turns to the sport as the 10th Field Artillery moves to Kraft with a wagon load of baseball gear. Secretary David Henneberry escorts the troupe and reports Germans enjoy the game and attend contests. Meantime illness keeps Mrs. Homer Stuart Green from defending her title as competition heats up in the MEN'S MIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES with many matches decided by default or close scores across multiple rounds.
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Germany
10Th Field Artillery
Kraft
David Henneberry
Joliet
America
Henneberry
Dunn
Grove
Chapin
Dry Ha
ML Arnold
Dr. G. A Ktanwix
Woo M. Carter
Bragaw
Leonard Beekman
Hammatt Norton
W. St. Soper
B. W. Litterly
HOUND
Top Hale
R. DB. Haines
Ingo Hartman
Fred C. Hagen
Hugh Oakley
Aim
Tamen
D. W. Haines
HA. Waterwort
Gardner Colby
Ode
Kirkland
Russell
King Nan
VY. Brubany Ae
Gita Gurho
AW. Spencer
Conant
D. Surrey
Seiichiro Keahio
Henry” O'Hayle
Lindaay
Unham
Ackerland
Ome Ae Miller
Blockton Bi Aeraute
Jam
Rob Davis
Record Entries For Junior Metropolitan Track Meet
A record 350 athletes were approved by the junior track and field committee for the metropolitan championship to be held Saturday afternoon at Stevens Institute field in Hoboken. Glencoe A. C. led with 41 entries, while New York A. C. marked its return with 36 entries.
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Stevens Institute
Hoboken
O. K
Glencoe A. C
New York A. C
Inter Allied rifle and pistol competition opens at d Avours range
Twenty five expert marksmen from each Allied army compete at the d Avours range in Belgium Camp. General Pershing opens the tournament and the United States and Canada are considered to have the strongest teams today.
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Mans
d’Avours
General Pershing
United States
Canada
U S Athletes Open Big Inter Allied Games at Pershing Stadium
Pershing Stadium hosted the opening day of the Inter Allied Games with a US baseball win over Canada and finalists in the 100 and 115 meter dashes. About 25,000 spectators saw Bob Simpson of Columbia and Pat Ryan of the Irish American Club lead the Americans, while Edward Tegchiner and Butler and Faddock won heats for allies from Britain and New Zealand. W B Fuller shut out Canada 5 to 0 in baseball as Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, watched.
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Pershing Stadium
Bob Simpson
Columbia
Pat Ryan
W. B.fuller
Washington
Margaret Wilson
Daugh
Wilson
Manhattan Junior Championship Singles opens with strong play
The opening round of the Manhattan Junior Championship Singles at the New York Tennis Club featured several hard fought matches. Jerry Lang defeated S Schlessinger 6-3 7-5. E Dawson, W Campbell and Tom Moore also won their matches as players posted wins and defaults shaped several results.
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Manhattan
New York
Jerry Lang
S. Schlessinger
Lang
E. Dawson
W. Campbell
Tom Moore
Dawson
Fichlander
Bailey
Campbell
Hubbell
Moore
S. Egelsteing
M. Bernhardt
Joery Lang
Joe Tos
Et Sanomt
Landau
J. Halley
H. Muckgood
Mysletcin
M4. Bernhardt
Service Men's Olympiad at Camp Dix on Labor Day
An American Service Men's Olympiad will be held at Camp Dix Navy on Labor Day. Eligible participants include Army Navy Marines and all service branches plus honorably discharged personnel. Stars from France and England may attend. A marathon over the full route will be a feature. Preliminary track field and swimming events Sunday August 31.
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Camp Dix
Navy
Army
Marines
France
England
Latonia Racing Results First Race Summary
Latonia track posted results for seven races with payouts and finishing orders. First race saw David Crais' 01 win at odds near 48.00, Pullux placed second, with Bugle Call among notable runners in a six furlong event. Second race produced Alex Jr. as winner at 8.60 with Jaze second and Hindoo the Great among listed runners. Third race featured Inspector Hughes taking top honors at 7.00, with Aare Baskin and Barkelow among other entrants. Fourth race Harvest Ying ran first with Tombolo and Redman following in a 1 mile 16th. Fifth race Hutus Filey won at 151.40 with Prospector second and Parte Mald third. Sixth race Kenward led at 41.90 with Dancer and Time close behind. Seventh race Hundrey won at 9.60 with Huttaker second and Wenonah third.
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Dreene
Murray
David Crais
Brown
Pullux
Barret
Khidnre Foy
Lancelot
Eapikin
Alex Jr
Groth
Jaze
Gray
Hindoo the Great
Melvin
Liou
Fonznt “Lester
Glenwell
Warilke
Tom Logan
Lord Hamilton
Besstham
Fane
Frank W
Warriane Fen
Flrat
Inspector Hughes
Hanegger
Aare Baskin
Ruuener
Thle ‘Ting
Barkelow
Gag
Tony
Ruby
Wilson the Great
Isarlene Hyney Xiao
Ward
Harvest Ying
Robinson
Hirai
Redman
Poot
Showtime
Tombolo
Broom
Murrey
Belgnaur
Vuloaalta
Barney Shannon
Gourmond
Mint Cat
General Hale
Kenward
Grath
Atraight
Eves
Moarey
Wright
Bathilde
Gairgs Bunesa
Ambuscads
Btarry Banner
Yanghee
Butcheroy
Blazonry
Wilrdime Lash
Bae Jonta
Jack Hill
Thistle Green
Indolence
Mary's
Beau
Major Charles Gamble Baird's Will Reveals Enduring Love
The will of Major Charles Gamble Baird, killed in action in France on April 28, 1918, at 2366 Jamaica Avenue, Richmond Hill, Queens, speaks of a deep, lifelong romance with his wife Teres Menyhart Baird. She recalls his devotion, their eighteen years of marriage, and his promise of red roses sent from New York before his death.
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Charles Gamble Baird
Jamaica Avenue
Richmond ‘Hill
Queens
France
Major Baird
Teres Monyhart Baird
Richmond Hill
Charles
Baird
Blajer Baird
John 3. Pershing
America
Jamaica
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
General Pershing
New York
Motors and Motorists Sees Meetings Suspended by SAE
The Society of Professional Automobile Engineers suspends its stated Tuesday meetings until next September due to many members being out of town in summer. Eight new members were initiated last Tuesday, totaling 228 for the year. membership stands about 1,400 with around fifty membership applications on file. A by-law amendment sets prospective members’ minimum wages at 135 dollars a month to secure better paid, higher grade entrants. Estimates place automobile theft at over 18 million dollars nationwide last year, with four cars stolen per hour and only 14 percent recovered. In New York City, about fifty cars are reported stolen daily. Distributors seek theft proofing, and the Calt-Stratton firm plans to market the Johnson automobile gear lock using a Yale-keyed locking mechanism.
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Society of Professional Automobile Engineers
New York
Calt-Stratton Company
Johnson Automobile
Yale Key
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