New York Racing Opens Season at Belmont and Jamaica Tracks
The New York racing season begins today with a 15 day meet at Belmont Park and the reopening of Jamaica track. The Metropolitan Jockey Club sets June dates, and racing authorities plan a larger season with record crowds expected. Highlights include the $3,000 Metropolitan Handicap and the New York Steeplechase, plus races such as the Juvenile and Withers. Contenders listed include Pebbles Kilkenny Boy High Noon Rock View Roamer Iron Duke The Finn Charlestonian Buckhorn Magnet Flying Fatty Sharpshooter Phosphor Luke Me Luke The Masquerader and Buskin with last year’s winner Buskin at 114 pounds.
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Willis Edged by McVey in Ten-Round Bout
New Orleans fighter Harry Willis suffered a nine count in the ninth round after a left jab opened his eye. Sam McVey dominated at New York with a ten round decision, winning despite Willis’s gameness and a body shot that impacted his jaw.
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Hugh Hughes Late but At Last in Race
Veteran driver Hughie Hughes, last to register for the Indianapolis 500, enters the field as a seasoned racer who first rose to prominence with the 1911 Savannah road race. He will drive an F. R. P. car in the 500 mile classic.
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No Hits No Runs For Minneapolis Pitcher Harper
May 20. Harry Harper a 20 year old left handed pitcher for Minneapolis is hailed as a local hero after tossing a no hit no run game against St Paul. Harper was recently obtained from the Washington American League club.
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Troeh Triumphs at Washington State Trap Championship
Frank Troeh of Vancouver Washington dominates the 22nd annual state tournament on Harbor Island, winning the Pitt gold medal and Rainier trophy while tying for high amateur average with 290 of 300. He leads in the amateur championship but loses the title in a shootoff with B J Chingren of Spokane. Matt Grossman wins the Smith gun trophy with no misses. Team Wenatchee led by Roy Owens Charley Owens and L B Ovendon takes the three man race.
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Nine Starters in Metropolit an Handicap at Belmont Park
The second Metropolit an Handicap for 3 year olds and up runs at Belmont Park in New York. Despite 20 entries last December, the racing secretary has named nine starters for today’s mile feature kicking off the Eastern racing season.
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Government Order Cancels English Jockey Race Meets
In compliance with government directives, all English jockey race meets have been canceled through the war's end. The move affects upcoming fixtures and associated events across the season, impacting organizers, trainers, and spectators nationwide.
Market Report Prices Vald Wholesale Vegetables and Fruit
A market report lists wholesale vegetable and fruit prices with figures for Belgian hares ducks and fowl. It notes hens in various weights and spring ducklings with corresponding price ranges and mentions a limited set of poultry items.
Barnes Libel Case Could End Tonight in Syracuse
In Syracuse on May 20 the Barnes Roosevelt libel suit in the amount of 50000 dollars nears a verdict as William M. Ivins for Barnes begins closing arguments and vows to finish before noon. John M. Bowers for Roosevelt spoke for over three hours late yesterday.
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Five Hundred Killed and Wounded in Portugal Revolt
Madrid reports that five hundred people were killed and wounded in two days of fighting that led to the overthrow of President De Arriaga. Spanish warships retreated from Lisbon except for the battleship España and two torpedo boats, as Lisbon's capital was described as tranquil by officials.
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Sing the Old Songs on Campus as Crowds Join Choir
Several thousand singers students and university residents gathered on the campus Wednesday evening led by university students and sang the old songs Old Folks at Home Dixie and Annie Laurie.
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Standridge Brings Fork Ball From Minors To Cubs
Pete Standridge, a Cubs recruit, introduces a new fork ball from the minors. Reporters describe grip and release showing the ball breaks and drops, enabling a slow-ball effect without a thumb grip and a two-pronged fork action.
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Amateurs Tangle in 16 Inning Tie at Woodland Park
The A O U W Evergreens and Green Lake Business Men's club played a 16 inning 3 to 3 tie Sunday at Woodland Park. It featured strong pitching and solid support on both sides as South Park aims to defend city title with a planned June 6 steamship excursion. Northwestern Dairy Co beats Westlake Giants 9 to 3 behind Densmore Merrifield Shubert and Russell Jones.
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Scheduling swaps reshape Seattle area baseball and boxing links
Wet grounds canceled the Seattle to Vancouver game leaving Aberdeen and Spokane at low standings. Seattle will host Spokane next week after a July schedule swap, with changes in the Giants lineup including Peterson and Nye. Johnny O Leary trains in Nanaimo aiming for Bayley on May 24 and bets $500 on victory. A Denver billiards champion won a three cushion match, while college authorities discuss curbing coach taunting of opposing pitchers.
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Port Commission in New Quarters
Hank O'Day veteran umpire of National League has concluded negotiations to join Federal League staff of umpires.
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How They Stand In the Leagues Northwest and National League Results
Northwestern League results show Heattle at Vancouver postponed by wet grounds while Tacoma beat Spokane 6 4 and Aberdeen topped Victoria 3 4 In the National League Brooklyn beat Krabulty 2 0 Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 8 Boston won 6 7 Pittsburg at New York 6 Chicago 1 American League results Chicago tied Philadelphia 7 Detroit 3 New York 1 Cleveland 6 Boston 2 Federal League games mostly postponed Coast League results San Francisco Los Angeles 7 Oakland 3 Salt Lake 2 San Francisco 1.
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Tigers win in 14th as Johnson and Wilson drive win
Tacoma Tigers rally after eight innings and tie Spokane in the ninth. Johnson singles and Wilson belts his third double to score the winning run in the 14th, giving Tacoma a 5 to 4 victory over Spokane.
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Leafs Bunch Hits To Beat Aberdeen In Narrow Win
Ed Kippert, newly signed by Aberdeen, doubled and homered in his first Aberdeen appearance. The Maple Leafs tag Hughes for multiple hits and win 4 to 3 as Victoria's Butler leads with two doubles and two singles.
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Henry Hanson to swim in San Francisco Bay events
Henry Hanson, known for crossing Elliott Bay last summer, will participate in swimming events in San Francisco Bay, showcasing his endurance and competitive spirit.
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Maturo Delivers Fast Victory In Ist Block Cue Match
James Maturo defeated Misailion Bisaillon 50 to 34 in the first block of a 150 point Northwest balkline match for the Northwest title. Maturo finished in 59 innings with a near 50 point average, thrilling Seattle cueists at Brown & Hulen's despite Bisaillon scoring 16 in the final innings.
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Moore Defeats De Oro To Retain Three-Cushion Crown
George Moore beat Alfred de Oro 150 to 144 in New York last night to successfully defend his three-cushion billiards title.
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