Blue Girl Wins Great Trial Stakes At Sheepshead Bay
Blue Girl carrying 126 pounds in John E. Madden colors won the $20,000 Great Trial Stakes at Sheepshead Bay by a length over Hyphen with Goldsmith third. Nasturtium and Heno were scratched. a strong field of eleven began. In other races, Star Bright won the Advance Stakes over Ethelbert, while Passe Partout captured the steeplechase. Closing day at St Louis Fair featured Peaceful’s victory amid crowd discontent and fallout from the judges’ actions.
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New York
Blue Girl
John E. Madden
Sheepshead Bay
Shaw
Hyphen
W. C. Whitney
Goldsmith
Mr. Whitney
Nasturtium
Heno
King Edward
Fly Wheel
Dean Swift
Whisky King
Flywheel
Compute
Ethelbert
Star Bright
Prince of Melbourne
Turner
Passe Partout
Mars Chan
Higble
Owens
O’hagar
Tionolulu
Odom
Wild
Ats
Wilkerson
Carroll D
Nugget
Fonsoluca
Lady ‘Sterling
Mixer
Walsh
Cervera
Isidor
St. Fintan
Vitellius
Fabius
Solasmaith
Whiskey King
Keim Swift
Port Royal
Leonida
Par Excellence
Reformer
O'Connor
Prince of
Fuppinote
Ir .Helder
Wigher Cleary
Jack Carey
Sigbie
Barbetto
Michaels
Puto
Plet Sail
Wonderly
Siam
Oakwood handicap at Washington Park yields lively win
The Oakwood handicap opened Wash ington Park racing with a large crowd amid clear weather and fast track. Local idol Robert Waddell carried the top weight yet won, prompting high enthusiasm as Coburns Lady clinched the opening mile and twenty race by a length. Kept to you, details note other finishes, times, and entries across the day’s card.
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Chicago
Washington Park
Robert Waddell
the Lady
Coburn
Maparka
Rausch
Wild Pirate
J. Martin
Eva Rice
Oloset
Jockey O Connor hurt at Highland Park race
At Highland Park Detroit June 29 jockey O Connor suffered a serious leg fracture when Wee Dolly toppled at the post in the first race. All stables will depart tomorrow by special train for Fort Erie where racing starts July 4.
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Detroit
Mich
O'Connor
Highland Park
Wee Dolly
Fort Erie
J. Daly
Madame Gerst
Reeder
L. Thompson
Hance Best
Dr. Albonits
Wee Yee Keat Agal AL
Jockey Hall Suspended At Newport For Rose of Red Ride
Cincinnati June 29 Jockey D Hall suspended for the Newport meeting for his ride on Rose of Red favorite in the third race. He exited poorly and veered wide in the stretch as the filly finished like a wild horse. First race results list Ceylon winning, Arriba second with Hall aboard.
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Cincinnati
D. Hall
Newport
Ceylon
H. Watson
Arriba
Brown Wall
Snell
Lot Thomas
May Cherry
Blenheim
Rodd
Exmoor
Mr. Brookwood
Guerdon
Paschal
Saheegs
Felix
Michaels
Stamp
Hathersol
Lacist Blossom
W. Narvaez
Hates
Bells
Jim Gore
Ononetta
Times Star
Lady Frell
Minnie B
Mrs. Daniel
Eva Wilson
Ignis
King Elkwood
Caloocan
L. Jackson
Colonel Strathy
Elsie Venner
Fusion
Deany Duffy
Crescent Queen
Trotting Meet Opens At Elkwood Park Long Branch
About one thousand spectators witnessed five events at the Gentlemens Driving and Field Club meeting at Elkwood Park race track Long Branch New Jersey on June 29 The program included match and amateur trotting with times around 2 18 to 2 30 and featured Miss Lillian Schaffer in an exhibition with Boston a high school horse
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Philadelphia Times
Long Branch
N. J
Gentlemen's Driving and Field Club
Elkwood Park
L. E. Brown
Octavia
Bradner
Kimball
Atwood
Neilson
Devy
H. Kane
King Reno
Sima Bertholus
Frank Farnaworth
Ventura
Lillian Schaeffer
Boston
Baylis
Cesare
Toney
Weiss
Fred Wilkes
Maxfield
Nimrod
Kimball C. Pers
Nortorthern
Dery
de Tlova
Ridhars
Croker’s Horse Awarded Victoria Cup After Objection
At Hurst Park today St Levan Sloats initially won the Victoria cup for 200 sovereigns plus 300 sovereigns and a 20 sovereigns sweepstakes. An objection against St Logan for boring was sustained, awarding the race to Sweet Dixie ridden by J Reiff, with Claquer third. the Victoria cup features a solid gold statuette.
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London
Yearlings Sold at Sheepshead Bay Auction
Holmdel stud yearlings owned by Gideon and Daly sold at Sheepshead Bay. Dave Gideon paid 10300 for the full brother to Jean Beraud, while James R. Keene bought Futurita for 8750. Several others fetched 1000 or more, with sixteen total yearlings totaling a substantial sum.
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Sheepshead
Holmdel
Gideon
Daly
Sheepshead Bay
Dave
Jean Beraud
James R. Keene
Albada
David Bt
L. M
Iversion
Lilita II
Nettie
David Green
Carrie C
Devitt
His Highness-Chiffon
David Qe
John Mackey
Stewards revoke license of Jockey Coombs at Jockey Club meeting
In a meeting of stewards today the Jockey Club revoked the license of Jockey Coombs on stewards' recommendation from the Coney Island Jockey Club. The National Steeplechase and Hunt Association recommended reinstatement for the mare Kaseala and the gelding Salesman for steeplechase and hurdle races. Licenses granted include jockeys Dennis Desmond James Fitzsimmons Med Henderson Richard Head Burt Knapp A Powell Edward P Lelan Eugene Snedeker H Shields H Vittatoe and others.
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Jockey Club
Coney Island Jockey Club
Coombs
National
Hunt Association
Kaseala
Dennis Desmond
James Fitzsimmons
Med Henderson
Richard Head
Burt Knapp
A. Powell
Edward P. Lelan
Eugene Snedeker
H. Shields
H. Vittatoe
Blair
E. Burrows
John Oeman
Thom J. B. Dyer
James A William E. "Preuth
Joseph _Berguson
Peg
A Holman
Frank
Jobs " McKee
John H H. &Hepard
Amittense
Withers
Louis EU
Roof collapses on crowd at Overland Park fair
A sudden gale at Overland Park in Denver blew the roof from its bearings and dropped it onto the crowd. About a dozen people were hurt, some severely, in the afternoon incident.
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Denver
Colo
Overland Park
Fournier Wins Berlin Auto Race Amid Celebrations
Fournier won the Berlin auto race arriving at 11 88 this morning to cheers. Girardot finished second at 12 PM, Bressier third at 12 26, De Kuyff fourth at 12 28. Farman collided six miles out. his companion injured. A royal crowd, band and flags marked the victory as Fournier was carried to the judges by Count Von Schoenborn-Wiesen.
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Berlin
Fournier
Girardot
West End
Bressier
de Kuyff
Charron
Farman
Winni Post
Count von Schoenborn-Wiesen- Glirardot
Prise
Ano
Atric
Pennsylvanians draw London Rowing Club in Henley heats
In Henley England June 29 the Pennsylvania crew drew London Rowing Club, a weak foe, and won the sheltered Bucks station. Leander drew New College. Pennsylvanians paddled over in good form and race chances look strong, likely meeting Leander in final heat with Belgians as dark horses. Ward praised the draw, noting full strength and potential.
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Henley
England
Pennsylvania
London Rowing Club
Bucks
New College
Thames
Ward
Associated Press
Leander
Thames Rowing Club
Hickman
Poene
Diamond Ulls
American view on decline of English sports in 1920s
In London, June 29, a commentator laments the long decline of English sports, especially horse racing and yachting, arguing English trainers overwork horses and vessels cannot sustain long races. He calls for breeding more American‑type horses and better stamina to compete with foreigners.
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London
Lipton
Shamrock
Almos
Globe critiques Henley Grand Challenge Cup portrayal
The Globe objects to pose competitions at Henley noting the Grand Challenge Cup lacks true championship status. It cites a short course, toss dependence, and the regatta’s multi-event nature. It supports training for months for a sole race and calls for a new race on the university course.
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London
The
Globe
Pose Ehons
Henley
Essay on making a British colony from a Bristol schoolboy
A pupil at St Mary's Radcliffe School Bristol submits an essay on colonial formation. The piece asserts England grants licenses to missions then raises a flag after gathering followers and praying, presenting a skeptical view of imperial expansion.
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St. Mary's Radcliffe School
Bristol
Africa
England
Remarkable map sparks comments at Chicago Post
The article notes a unique map drawled by a native, describing the maker as a singular model long esteemed by the public. At eighty years old, the elder statesman known as the grand old man has attended gatherings, though rarely labeled with such praise in print.
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Chicago Post
Do you think a young man has advantage over a child
The Washington Star reports a fragmented interview with Barnes contemplating whether a young man with artistic ambitions has an edge over a child born into a creative lineage. The piece hints at influences shaping early careers and the role of opportunity.
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The
Washington Star
Hin Barnes
Sporting Notes Ap a eround et oer pick fP metade tora
Ambiguous fragmentary text lists sport notes and scattered phrases about events and novelties without clear names, dates, or places.
I Love To Hear You Talk Mr Bickers Wife
A cropped excerpt from Seelie's Weekly shows Mr Bickers complimenting his wife on her talk as she pauses between columns. He quips that volubility is sop, and that a word to the wise is sufficient, reflecting light domestic humor.
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Seelie’s Weekly
Mr. Bickers
Spiders Not for Sale Kilfoyle Holds Cleveland Club
Chicago June 20 Manager McAleer of the Cleveland Club says a sale to a Cleveland syndicate is unlikely. Kilfoyle, current owner, may keep the club as talks stall and league endorsement looms. McAleer plans to bolster the roster with new hitters, a pitcher, and infield help to pursue a winning season.
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Philadelphia Times
Chicago
Ill
McAleer
Cleveland Club
Cleveland
J. F. Kilfoyle
Kilfoyle
Jimmy McAleer
Ghree
League
Miss Elizabeth Moore Wins United States Tennis Crown
Miss Elizabeth Moore of Kings County won the United States tennis championship at Wissahickon Heights Philadelphia after a grueling final against Miss Myrtle McAteer. The match started after 8 and finished about 5 30 with extreme heat. Moore claimed the title despite fatigue and then forfeited doubles to recover.
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Elizabeth Moore
Kings County
United States
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Wissahickon Heights
Myrtle McAteer
Miss Moore
Miss McAteer
Miss Jones
Miss Mc-Ateer
Miss Atkinson
D. P. Little
Dr. Stephens
Belmont
E. J
D. H. Rastall
Miss Harlan
Kings County Club
Lehr
Miss Huey
Bygnost K. Shariah Belmont
J. B. van Baltimore
Miss Rastall
Eee Mies Igny
Nevada
D.ttle
Byinecveg
Dea McAteer
Ir Pion
Wen Ai
Lewa Tennis Club Open Tournament Continues in New York
The New York Lewa Tennis Club open tournament resumed at club grounds with most daily events completed. Only the handicap singles and consolation singles await completion while men scratch doubles and other matches advance. Players include G. L. Bese Poe, Bryan, Robert Leroy, Fiuteer Tecute, Calhoun, Donohue, and Henry Mo.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
English Tennis Championships Final at Wimbledon
London June 29. In the final round of the All England championship at Wimbledon A W Core defeated his opponent in three sets. The match concluded the finals as Core edged to victory in a closely contested finish.
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London
A. W. Core
Pone
Horse Show Opens Earlier Due to Entries Surge
Atlantic City June 20. An unprecedented number of entries for the Atlantic City Morse Show requires an extra day for judging. The exhibition will open on Monday July 7 with few exceptions. horses will be judged over the extended period, the first time seen there.
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Philadelphia Times
Atlantic City
Crews Complete Their Training at Henley Trials
Sweltering heat marked the final practice day for college rowing crews at Highland race course New York June 29. Wisconsin and Pennsylvania led the onwater work while methods and lineups drew attention as teams prepared for Tuesdays races. Strong note of Pennsylvanias Henley ambitions and intercollegiate rivalries with Cornell and Columbia highlighted the mood among crews and coaches.
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Philadelphia Times
N. Y
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Fis
O'Dea
Wisconsin
McCombs
Tingley
Henley
Cornell
Old Penn
England
Penn
Hudson
Courtney
John Gardiner
Syracuse
Goodman
Georgetown
Francis
Smith
Schuylkill
Kennedy Wins New Jersey State Golf Championship
Allan Kennaday of Montclair Golf Club captured the New Jersey State golf title at Englewood Golf Club by defeating W. L. Glenney of Hillside Tennis and Golf Club in the final 36 holes by 6 up and 5 to play. Kennaday led early and maintained the advantage. consolation cup went to D. Clark over M. Olyphant, and R. W. Chandler beat Hugh Scott while L. B. Garretson defeated D. Mitchell Jr. A handicap playoff between C. H. Blake Jr. and R. J. Corey, both Sagiewood Field Club members, netted 79 after 88 gross scores.
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Englewood, N. J
Allan Kennaday
Montclair Golf Club
New Jersey
Englewood
Kennaday
W. L. Glenney
Hillside Tennis and Golf Club
Plainfield
N. J
D. Clark
M. Olyphant
R. W. Chandler
Baltusrol
Hugh Scott
North Jersey
L. B. Garretson
Morris County
D. Mitchell, Jr
Glen Ridge
Piay
C. H. Blake, Jr
Corey
Sagiewood Field Club
Cape May Golf Club Women Elect Officers in Third Meeting
The Women's Association of the Cape May Golf Club elected officers led by President Mrs Frank R Shattuck and Secretary Mrs Louis Ayres with treasurer Mrs James Corry. Twelve Philadelphia members named for the executive committee. Weekly tourneys to start next Monday with round robin and driving, putting, and tee contests planned.
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Philadelphia Times
Cape May
N. J
Women's Association of the
Cape May Golf Club
Frank R. Shattuck
Louis H. Ayres
James ©. Corry
Richard Norris Willams
Vadillams
Thomas H. Eastwick
Esther
Rhodes wins best gross score at Spring Haven golf
In Media Pennsylvania on June 20 H W Rhodes captured the prize for the best gross score at Spring Haven golf links. The best net score prize was shared by H P Dixson and B E Delbert Jr. The score details follow.
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Philadelphia Times
Media
H. W. Rhodes
Spring Haven Golf Links
H. P. Dixson
E. Delbert, Jr
Amateur cycling carnival at Woodelde track July fourth
An amateur cycling carnival will be held at Woodelde track on Thursday July 4 to determine the fastest local amateurs across distances and riding styles. Events include a Philadelphia championship mile a mile novice a two mile handicap Australian amateur pursuit for tandems a one mile motor cycle race and a motor bicycle world record trial. Entries close July 2 with new riders anticipated after the recent road race.
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Woodelde
Seawanbaka Corinthian Yacht Club Ends Racing Season
New York June 20 report of final day yacht racing aboard Seawanbaka Corinthian Yacht Club featuring Vigilant with a lone competitor at Alien Elmina defeating Amorits and Scope Altair beating three others in a brisk series along the sound.
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New York
Seawanbaka-Corinthian Yacht Club
Summaiio
Alien
Elmina
Amorits
Altatr
Merely Christening Him in a Courtroom Dialogue
A prisoner pleads during a court scene that he only helped a man who claimed he had never been christened. The exchange reveals tensions with the judge and police, illustrating a terse moment of mistaken intent and procedure.
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The
Chicago Post
Police
Why He Gets the Best From the Boston Transcript
A brief tabloid style item notes a humorous exchange about table fortune at a Boston setting. The groom or host, Tadleigh, is teased for consistently getting the best in meals and favors, reflecting social banter of the era. The fragment hints at playful gossip among boarders about dining luck and character.
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The
Boston Transcript
Tadleigh
Evils of Politics in Ohio Brete Journal
An excerpt from the Ohio Brete Journal laments political struggles featuring references to Colonel Beet and ongoing party tensions. The fragment reflects partisan tones and critiques of political gamesmanship within the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Brete Journal
Biithers
Colonel Beetbad
Objectionable in Either Case from the Chicago Post
Fragmentary boxing of dialogue about an engagement and a kiss ends with a note that the man was worth having, capturing a dated social aside in terse chatter and partial quotes from a Chicago newspaper item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chlesgo Post
Harlem Life in Med Laos ta Ena
Harlem life in Med Laos ta Ena reported as a local cultural feature. The piece highlights everyday events, profiles residents, and notes community activities shaping neighborhood identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Life
Laos
Baltimore American WPA Item Summary
A clipped Baltimore issue outlines a WPA project notice with civic work and local employment details. The fragment notes municipal labor, funding, and regional implications, highlighting cooperation between city authorities and federal relief programs.
Kansas Wheat King Stewarts Vast Farmlands And Wealth
John T. Stewart of Sumner county owns 115 and about 30 quarter sections in neighboring counties. He rents on half the yield with seed supplied, and could ship 100000 bushels in one load. His wealth includes land worth about 350000, bank stock near 250000, and 800000 in Sumner and Oklahoma farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City World
John T. Stewart
Sumner County
Oklahoma
Stewart
Kansas
Wellington
American Girls Impress Bernhardt With Education And Style
Sarah Bernhardt, touring the United States, praises American women for education and cultural breadth. She notes numerous women’s colleges, varied regional types, strong dress sense, and prowess across professions from authors to doctors. She contrasts unfavorably with French views on working women neglecting home duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
United States
France
America
Paris
Far West
New Orleans
New York
Be Strong. Be strong. We have hard work to do today
The message urges resilience and courage in facing struggle. It declares that God grants the struggle as a gift and stresses persistence against entrenched wrongs, insisting that effort continues despite difficulties as tomorrow arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
God
Do You Teak Mint Pomne Wr Cadly Discuss Ancestry
A peculiar exchange about Darwinian theory appears in a fragment where Miss Cayenne dismisses the topic as time unavailable. The lines hint at a playful, abstruse discussion among unnamed speakers and a curious parentage query.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Star
Cadly
Miss Cayenne
Horses Carriages and Other Goods at Rieti Sale
Fragmentary note lists Lip W400 GoNs at Rieti auction site with entries for horses and carriages. Readable items include livestock and equipment likely offered for sale. further details are missing from the fragment for full itemization.
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St. Louis
Fair Grounds
Varro
Chappaqua
Peaceful
Chapin
C. J. Colla
Delwar Park
Gilmore
Soy
Sylvian
Barringer
Fauntleroy
Taoanda
Saline
Harry Pullian
Don Clake
Moe Pirate
Frank Pearce
John Bull
Sadie Levy
Middlesome
Wakita
Beil
Satchet
Dale
Patheen
R. Murphy
Kaffir
Lee Nutter
Terra
Selli Pee
Randazzo
Wedderstrand
Tobe Paine
Viele Vance
Egar
Ben Lodi
Lassatt
Frank Bell
Wearetrand
Oudenarde
Hottentot
Bummer
Sardaiso
Mise Mac Day
St. Macon
Tia Houck
Neil
John Baker
Tol Hind
Pinvenle Ea Hitee
McGruder
Or A. D. Gibson
O'Neill
Jake Weber
I. Seins
Eat Breyten
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Sia
Walker
Talalale
Bellcourt
All Saints
Rotterdam
H. Lewis
Seeoetmne
Tamarain
Littlé
Sallie
Kaslo
Turlonge
Lemuel
Troxler
Patrick
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Silk Cord
T.’ Walker
Mund
Ime
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Mike Shields
Gur Lizale
Traxler
Zefeld
Glad Hand
Miss Wana
Randy
Queen Carnival
T Kaight
Ceeinkfield Jaubert
Vap Duses
Wuted Herodtade
Eveving Star
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Oakwood
Robert Als
Winkfie
Dugen
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Tere
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Cee
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Prat
Ake
Reha
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Tee
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Vv Banse- Bowen
Whitfeld
Vincennes
Croker
St. Levan
Jockey
Abe
Miss. Moore
Miss Bacell
Mr. Resbine
Miss M
Davideos
Consolaatigh Aes
Hovey
BE. W. Stille
Calhoun
Donohue
Henry Mo
O’dea
Portameeth Times
Josiah Woodbury
Beverly
Mass
Woodba
Jostan Woopsurr
Yonkers Statesman
Brooklyn Life
Icp Ae
Thayer
Merion Cricket Club
Delprir
Eh Eereves
Fee
Piper Welsh, Jr
Ae Eny
Doubleday
Alex
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Sartori
Lucas
Smith P. Middleton
Ispvam Eeewe
Alex "Scott
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Glenney
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Golf At Media
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Poindexter
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Lip
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