Alforay wins Hollister Handicap at Belmont amid outsider sweep
Alforay, a long shot from A. C. Ernst Stable, captured the Hollister Handicap at seven furlongs, defeating James borough and Bulls Eye in a blanket finish. Johnny Longden rode the 122-pound gelding to a 1:23 3/9 clocking as Greentree’s Four Freedoms faded to tenth. Speed Streak, first start for W. P. Chrysler’s silks, won the fifth in 1:18 4-5 with Dave Gorman aboard, paying $254.60 across the board.
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Belmont Park
A. C. Ernst
Alerter
New York
Alforay
Chicago
Johnny Longden
R. J. Ritchie
Jamesborough
H. P. Headley
Bulls Eye
Greentree
Four Freedoms
Aqueduct
Bulle Eye
Charlie Hanna
Fairy Blend
Hanna
Mary Immaculate Hospital
Jamaica
W. P. Chrysler
Dave Gorman
Early World Series Debut Boston? 1884 Series
In 1884 the first recognized World Series was played, with Providence of the National League defeating the Metropolitan of the American Association in three straight games. Charles Radbourne pitched all three victories.
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New York (v
Providence
Metropolitans
Charles Radbourne
Flange Surges To Victory At Rockingham Headliner
More than 8,000 race fans packed Rockingham Park for the 14 day meeting opener in Salem New Hampshire. Flange with Herb Williams rode from sixth in the stretch to win the Pelham four thousand dollar claiming race in a photo finish Navy and Abrupt followed in a tight finish. The mile and a sixteenth ran 1.48. Trainer M D Livingston saddled two winners in the daily double as Mattie Sue and Ladies First scored. The double paid 60.60.
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Salem
N. H
Mutual
Rockingham Park
New England
H. M. Loshamer
Flange
Garden State
Herb Williams
Pelham
Nish. Co. P. Sowers
Navy
An &5
Abrupt
Frenchy Lamoureaux
M. D. Livingston
Miss Della Esty
Mattie Sue
Sam Garfield
P.R. Gridders Win at Arsenal in opener
The Repair Gang defeated the Apprentices 6 to 2 in the Watervliet Arsenal touch football opener. Tom Callahan connected with Pat Maxwell on a 12 yard drive setting up a Piccoli 10 yard TD. Bil Evertsen tackled Callahan in the end zone for a safety. The Apprentices threatened early but the Repair Gang earned nine first downs to four.
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Repair Gang
Apprentices
Watervliet Arsenal
Tom Callahan
Pat Maxwell
Callahan
Piccoli
Bil Evertsen
Belmont Park Race Entries and Results Overview
The card lists eight races with purses from 1,200 to 10,000 dollars. Entries show numerous horses across maidens claimers allowances and handicaps, with notable entries from Widener and E. R. Bradley stables. Multiple horses feature prefixes indicating owners and entry marks.
West Pocket Field Again Likely for Pimlico Special
Baltimore racing notes that the seventh Pimlico Special on October 30 may feature a small field due to misfortunes in training and racing top thoroughbreds. Only six of twelve eligible horses remain likely starters, with two qualifying races left and the Maryland Jockey Club reserving invites for merit.
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Baltimore
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Pimlico
Maryland
Maryland Jockey Club
Vanderbilt
Primlico
Louis B. Bayer
Butler
Washington Park
Mrs. W. 8. Farish
W. H. Boeing
Riverland
Count Fleet
Don Bingo
Vincentive
Devil Diver
Market Wise
Narragansett
Whirlaway
Haltal
Ticket Agents Union Seeks Rights at Westchester Racing
New York UP reports Local 23 293 of the Mutuel Ticket Agents Union AFL filed for certification as the collective bargaining representative for about 60 employees at Westchester Racing Association. Trial examiner hearing began yesterday with brief union testimony and adjournment to 4 p.m. today as Racing Association counsel contested union status.
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New York UP
Mutuel Ticket Agents’ Union
A.F.L
Westchester Racing Association
State Labor Relations Board
John R. Olson
Racing Association
Belmont Park
Rockingham Park Racecard Listing Daily Purse Details
Rockingham Park features seven races with purses ranging from 900 to 1100 dollars. Entries include 3year-olds and up in sprints, maidens for 2year-olds, and various claiming events across 6 and 11 to 16 mile distances. First post at 2:15 p.m. on a fast track.
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EB. D. Jacobs
West Haddon
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Royal Ruby
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Himmel
Fieldfare
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Vetsransa
Trierarch
Fraught
Singing Torch
Migs Q
Sassy Lady
Youkon
Birch Red
Grayshopper
Furfongs
Widener
Stronghold
Okapi Lancer
Nelson Dunstan
Rodney Stone
Civil Liberty
Fox Brownie
Greentree Stable
B—E. R. Bradley
C—G. D. Widener
Lawrence Heallzation
Princequilla
Bourmont
Fairy Manhurst
Great Rush
Big Flash
Air Current
Shrimple
Straetor
Lord Calvert
Hawshorne Park
Ebon Flag
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Georgia Tool
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King's Glory
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Melody
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Gray Ethel
Cloe Fight
Sweet Helen
War Wise
Black Mark
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Gentle Savage
Cryaiat Torchi
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Grad Fancy
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Merry Marne
Minalt
Sam Houston
Bob Brook
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Weisenheimer
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Care
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Horse Racing Notes From Hawthorne Park Card
Results from multiple races at Hawthorne Park include 3 year olds and up with various entries such as Orpheum and Histtionic. Notable finishes list horses like Spang Hall Stable entry and Morning outcomes with times and payouts across steeplechases and sprint events, highlighting Daily Double pays and field details.
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a-Orpheum
A. Kirkland
J. Skelly
Tacoma
Watkins All Stars win Knickerbocker Junior League crown
The Watkins All Stars posted 10 wins and 6 losses to lead the Knickerbocker Junior Baseball League, finishing first with 19 straight victories and a final 10 6 61000 record. The Bare Boys Club were second at 7 3 700, Troy Tigers third at 5 5 300, with Green Island Chiefs, Langburg Monarchs, and Bulldogs also in standings. Awards planned for top three teams. league aims to start earlier next year and expand.
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Watkins All-Stars
Knickerbocker
Anh
Troy Tigers
Lee
Burg” Boys’ Club
Green Island Chiefs
Lan’gburg Monarchs
Bulldogs
Georgia Tech May Press Notre Dame
Georgia Tech prepares for a South Bend showdown with Notre Dame as its defense, led by Eddie Prokop, aims to surprise the Irish. Tech toppled North Carolina 20 7 with a dominant four man line and a fluid secondary, intercepting four Tar Heel passes and holding on as Prokop broke for an 80 yard clincher. Captain George Manning will return for the clash, along with Hoovers, Beall, and Tinsley, all coming back from injuries. The Navy V 12 cadets accompany the squad to South Bend, departing Friday under restricted travel rules.
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DPI
Georgia Tech
Notre Dame
South Bend
North Carolina
Tech
Yellow Jackets
Carolina
Tarheels
Eddie Prokop
George
Matt) Manning
Charlie Hoover
Vanderbilt
Buster Beall
Phil Tinsley
Alabama
Frank Thomas
Don Hutson
John Steber
Alkeven
Bull Johnson
Navy
Night Shadow Chi Winner At Hawthorne One Mile Meets
Night Shadow Chi won the sixth Hawthorne feature by a length and a half over Valdiia Groom. The Finest finished third after Shadow led all the way, clocking 1 42 3 5 for the distance.
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Chicago
UPI
Night Shadow
G. McLeod
Hawthorne
Valdiia Groom
Hialeah Sets 50 Day Race Meet in Miami
Hialeah Park will run a 50 day racing meet through March 4 with stables opened Nov 15. Army Air Forces plan to vacate the park, space used by Miami Air Depot for storage and offices until facilities at 36th Street Airport are ready. George Brown Jr Joan B Campbell will oversee track operations. Charles J McFennan remains racing secretary. George Cassidy resumes starter duties. David F Woods named press representative succeeding Jo Grossman.
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Miami
Fla
Hialeah Park
Army Air Forces
Miami Air Depot
36Th Street
Elans
George Brown, Jr
Joan B. Campbell
J. Clea E
State Racing Commission
Charles J. Mcfennan
George Cassidy
David F. Woods
Jo Grossman
Mexico City
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Mr. O'Malley
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Harold Davis
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