Burns Wins Points Victory in Australia Lang-Heavyweight Fight
Tommy Burns defeated Bil Lang on points in Sydney to claim the Australian heavyweight title after a tough twelve round contest witnessed by a large crowd. Burns started strong in early rounds, but Lang fought back toward the finish, with scoring close as the match drew to a close.
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Sydney
South Wales
Tommy Burns
Bil Wang
Australia
Burns Lang
Burns
Jack Johnson
Jaime J Jeffries
Johnson
Langet Welbourne
Tor
Uecing Burne
Tang
Hugh Vcintoah
Speedway Brings Noted Harness Crowds for Decoration Day Meet
Tomorrow afternoon at the Speedway a third official harness event is scheduled at 2 30 with a strong field of horses not yet seen this year. Favorites include Flexine Fredgreten Bedford Boy Arcola Russell G and Lady Corme among others. Dr G G Patton J A Jones J C Mott and the Speedway committee have posted entries for May 4 with prizes and larger fields than previous matinees. Many mares and colts such as Glidewood Gidewood and Arcola 21614 are tipped to perform, promising an exciting Harness sport on Decoration Day with possibly a match between Ret Rock 23914 and Pete Loftus swift black mare Arcola 21614.
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Flexine Fredgreten
Bedford Boy Arcola
Russell G
Mary Stacy Fair Nancs
Lady Corme
G G Patton
Sweet Httie Mysotle
Charles Weaver
Harry
Ckeefe
Giidewood
Cutton Claspy
Speedway Committee
Dr Patton
F Street North West
J C Mott
Speedway
Ledward Daniels
Ret Rock
Pete Loftus
Athletics Tie Inning Novice Pair Shine in Poor Field Game
Philadelphia report details a rugged doubleheader where Magee and Collins were sidelined. Substitutes Deininger and Rath fielded well while Bender worked five innings surrendering one hit. Cy Morgan, after relief, allowed seven safeties and three runs as the Athletics lost 4 to 0 amid twelve errors and scattered offense.
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Magee
Codlma
Bender
Cy Morgan
Ed Hum
Hoe
Boadat
Weabington
Philadelphia
Tve
Collins
Deininger
Rath
Dooin
McDonough
Bransfeld
Thomas
Pardy Livingstone
Fagles
Wix Rans
Athletica
Sheston Barlet
Oldring
Doolin
Baker
Harry Dave Plogle
Murphy
Barry
Dapin
Wilt
Giants
John Barry
Tra Thomas
Chief Bender
Knabe
Foxen
Knebe
John
Steve Brogle
Secon
Haytsel
Titus
Thomass
Gaidenee
Chiefs
Doomn
Hattsel
Athletics
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Livingstone
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Situs
Jone
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Grant
Eddie
Barre
Walsh
Davin Jackhtach
Shetner
Thra
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Boker
Tarle
Ininger
Murby Rt
Ghootin
cDanough
Salter
Peltier
Sheltier
Barry Et Thons
Kenabe
Yackineeh
Ruth
Daeia
Fuuy
Kile—Baker
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Katha Sarrises
Thomax
Worry
Rais
Roane
Wala
Bode
Morgal
Foven
Pelie
huttaTitan
Meena Moren
Ana Connolly
Ag’ Miuniten
Johnsons boxing match and legal notice brief
Fragmented OCR outlines a boxing event involving Johnson and Cory with references to a court case processes, arrears, and a property seizure by local authorities. It notes a house visit with consent, a $200 cost, a $20 instrument, and a coast-related maintenance plan for a road near a park in the afternoon.
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Johnson
Troy
Mornther
Jiner
Commerce Bank Tops 4 vat gras and baseball win
The report details a high school baseball game where the Commerce Bank team overwhelmed Petworth with strong pitching and timely hitting. Key players include Leatham, Leverton, and Smith with hits and RBIs noted, while the Venwal Giants also posted a decisive win in their matchup.
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Fernwood Giants
Tae
Tontmerce
Lerday
Commerce Boys
Bo Marwaith
Ants
Phon King
Ant
Dobie
Smith Newborn
Brunner
Laverton
Sheckles
Sheewaes
Leverton
Exes T
Smith
Bate
Lars Suu Paso
Saeridee
Quinn
Wo Klew Etole
Leverton Lvana Oifard Drapeer
Bramner
Gallaudet Wins In Extra Innings Over Eastern High
Gallaudet edged Eastern High School 2 to 1 in ten innings to claim the win. Key moments included a late running catch by Fitzhugh that extended the contest and a pair of productive at bats from Battiste and Ligon as the perennially strong Gallaudet offense finally broke through in extra time.
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Eastern High School
Gallaudet
Quietus
Learge
Birele
Fitzhugh
Georgetown Prep Stages Big Win Over Gonzaga on Diamond
Georgetown Prep defeated Gonzaga College 16 to 6 on the varsity diamond as the offense surged early and the defense held firm. Key players contributed in multiple innings while pitchers shuffled during the rout, cementing a decisive victory for Georgetown Prep.
Front Royal College Seeks Amateur Opponents for May Games
Front Royal College baseball seeks amateur teams for games between May 1 and 20. Contact RoC Fritts, Front Royal, Virginia, to arrange matches and discuss field use and scheduling.
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Front Royal College
Roc Fritts
Front Royal Va
Washington College Beats Roanoke 5–1 In Erratic Tilt
In a error filled game Washington College defeated Roanoke 5 to 1 at Capital City Park. Jap Hird allowed four scattered hits as Salem batemen failed to mount a rally. Washington’s infield turned three double plays providing solid support in a troubled contest.
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Roanoke
Washington
Tetington
Tetters
Washington, and
Lee
Roanoke College & To
Salem Batemen
Hird
Trowbie
Varsity
Bard
Cubs Players Not Held After Assault Incident at Neil Park
Tinker and Hofman of the Chicago Natsonals escaped arrest and were allowed to leave Columbus for Toledo amid a game yesterday with the Columbus American Association team at Neil Park. Friends of umpire Watkins reported no further action would be taken. Tinker and Hofman are said to be cleared to play the opening game with the Reds in Cincinnati Thursday.
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Tinker
Hofman
Watkins
Uluwbes
Sherifton
Outfelder Hofman
Chicago Natsonals
Columbus
Navy Yard to Play Ninth Street in City League Clash
Ninth Street Church team of the gun deg School Lesane will meet Navy Yard of the Cephut City League this afternoon at Thirteenth and Dweet northeast. Stanton Military Academy defeated Augusta D Military Academy of Fort Defiance £ to L in Staunton Va.
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Navy Yard
Ninth Street
Ninth Street Church
Lesane
Sta Brat Betve
Stanton Military Academy
Spectal
Staunton
Staunton Military Academy
Augusta D Military Academy
Fort Defiance
Mixed early baseball results across colleges and cities
The record lists numerous 1900s era games with scattered results involving Dartmouth, New England, Virginia State, Columbus, Savannah, Jacksonville, Chicago, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Detroit, Columbus American Association, St. Louis, Peoria, Rochester, Richmond, Washington and Lee, and others. Several contests are noted as postponed or affected by weather, with highlights of conference and regional matchups and a variety of league designations.
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Virginia Stes
Greemabore
Carolina
Amociation
Whetyan
Maraharo
New England
Dartmouth
Macon
South Abende Lengue
Columbus
Augusts
Savannah
Jackesnville
Firat Hale
Rognoke
Toronto
Cincinnati
Detroit Americans
St. Louie
Louievite American Association
Chattansogs
Fittaburg
International rowing clash tests 1910 Potomac regatta
The Washington Post reports debate in Britain over inviting English and other foreign rowers to the August 1910 Potomac regatta. English and American amateur rules differ, risking English crew participation. Rudolf Lahmann of Leicestershire discusses possible support while awaiting full details before committing to recruit English crews.
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Washington Post
London
Great Britain
National Association of Amateur
Qarenton of
America
Potomac
State Department
Washington
Rudolf Lahmann
Partiment
Leicestershire
Post
Sportsmens Show Opens at Light Infantry Armory
The sportsmen's show opened at the Light Infantry Armory on Fifteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. It runs daily 11 am to 11 pm all week, featuring guns, fishing tackle, camp gear, cameras, canoes, bikes and motorcycles with accessories. A notable exhibit is a motor powered craft similar to the boat design chosen to defend the international cup title next summer, as Haley's orchestra provides music in afternoon and evening sessions.
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Light Infantry Armory
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Haleys Orchestra
Catholic University Club Faces Crisis as Hackman Sidelined
The Catholic University baseball team may lose star first baseman Hackman to knee surgery in Cleveland. Out for a week, he could miss the rest of the season, leaving the squad to rely on understudy Hessler at Bratanf to stabilize the lineup.
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Hackman
Catholic University
Heckman
Erst Uaseman
Ben
Cleveland
Ohio
University of Maryland
Lowell
University of Wisconsin
Hessler
Bratanf
Hackinan
Cleveland Gears Up as Teams Gather for Season Opener
Cleveland trains resume with first squad resting after spring travel to Louisville and new league park preparations underway for next Thursday's home opener. Pitcher Reulbach remains ill with diphtheria at home, doctors optimistic but warn recovery could take a month before he can wear a uniform again.
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Reulbach
Hesling
Dr Miles Pain Pills touted for loco motor ataxia relief
Jacob H irges of Covington reports intense relief from Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for chronic ailments. The ad claims long term use is safe, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging others with chronic diseases to try the product.
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Miles
Tam
Jacob Hirges
Covington
Doris Ward Leads Jamestown Meet With Narrow Win
At Jamestown Virginia, Doris Ward upset odds to win a 12 to 1 upset over Jack Ryan as Avondale drifted to 1 to 4 favorite. Havre won the yard trace, while Contenders like Maramara and Aunt Kate showed form. Races featured Maidens and allowances with prices ranging from 3 to 7 and multiple place finishes.
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Washington Post
Norfolk Va
Osorine
Doris Ward
Jamestown
King Avondale
Maromarn
Avondale
Invinei| Dla
Thomas Hatfield
Rackonteider
Jack Ryan
Maramara
Havre
J Gilmore
Bla
Webu
Bille Hibbs
Tanguay Racing Bell
Lucile R Weodalde
Xebea
Kate Dander Saltram
Maie Fletcher
Dealala
Pensacola Falhertide
Foe
Emdas
Jobe Gant
Plening Celtae Alona
Patton
Zab Oakland
Thoroughbred racing cards note multiple races and entrants
The Jacksonville and Pensacola meets list detailed horse entries and odds across several races. Names include Dander Rem, Ned Garmack, Our Magnett, Pollons, and Kath erion Vee, with multiple four and six furlong sprints and allowances. The page records entries, weights, and tentative purses for 3 year-olds and up in a busy race program.
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Jamestown
Gaarine
Shuwacker
Doris
Wardh Lang
Havre
ARIE
Ee Dander
Rem
Ping Ang Needles
Musgrave
Jacksonville
Ish Koodaly
Troxler
Decalvabis
Trader
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Dreyer
Flying Footeters
Peai
Too Autumn Rowe Whon
Ganz
Hooray Edged Edwin L In Tight Jacksonville Finish
In Jacksonville on April 11 the seventh race produced the season’s closest finish as Hooray and Edwin L raced to the wire with judges awarding victory to Hooray. A slate of maiden and claiming races followed featuring six furlongs to a mile with notable runs from Tad Koodan and others, but the day’s dramatic finish centered on the photo for first between Hooray and Edwin L.
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Jacksonville Fla
Hooray
Edwin L
Ted Koodan
Trozibe
Droyers
Mavn Hyde
Wilson
Lito S
Tivingstons
Tom Qdennett
Ball Rock Marcin May
Siter
Maidem
Dolbrian
Davies I
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Vito
Larwood
Ned Carmack
Henry
Davenport
Guna
Koomera
Uhied Tima
Star Dowd
Armen
Amanda Lee Morpeth
Seymour Beuller
Agaz
Dane Switt
Iacnan
Ronnie Bard
Lore Lea
Gana
Daenport
Pensacola Race Results Recap from the Day
In a chaotic card, multiple races at Pensacola featured winners such as Canoplan, Pooh, and Kingthorpe with clear runs by Our Nysser Uwrispen and Dr Crook. Notable placings included Pette and Trem Ho McHenry, and Colonel Zablap among others, with times and fractional splits showing varied outcomes.
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Lady Nazim
Oateelll
Jamestown Race Card Sparks Names and Odds in Auction Style
Obscure list of horse names, ages, and stakes shown for a Jamestown race meet. Entries include multiple horses with owners and betting values, noting formats typical of a 2 year olds turf event and added purses. The fragmentary OCR preserves scrambled names, odds, and race details without clear results.
Auto Speeders Are Fined In Maryland Motoring Cases
Special to The Wellington Post Rockville April 11 AliEn Lord of Washington faced Justice Reading on auto racing without Maryland license claims. He said he lost a Maryland tag on the way to Rockville. Penalty was the minimum fine plus costs. Deputies warned motorists in Rockville and Silver Spring.
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Wellington Post
Rockville
Ailen Lord
Washinton
Justice of the Peace Reading
Maryland
Lard
Justice Reading
Romey
Lively Clip
J F ‘Arty
Alexandria
Sherrit Viett
Silver Spring
Washington
Berwyn Md Aprill
Fife
Automobile Club of
Justice Beall
Eligts
Beall
Bucket Shop Cases Open in Washington Trial
In Washington today, five men tied to Boggs & Co face removal for trial on charges of conspiring to violate federal anti bucket shop laws. Telegraph operator Wilhuite testified that Richard Preusser arranged to wire Boggs & Co offices into EE Taylors Washington office, enabling Boggs & Co to conduct business there.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington
Shields
Howard S Boggs Onver
J Robinson
Leo Mayer
Robert A Guy
Richard TE Preusser Sil
ES Boggs & Co
Mississippi River
District of Columbia
United States
Columba
Boge & Co
EE Taylor
Edward J. Wilhuite
Taylor
Preusser
Wilhuite
Boggs & Co
Ofice
Doves Get Home After Long Canton Trip
Boston fans greet the Boston Nationals upon arrival from Canton Ohio. Manager Bred Lake reports players absolutely fit after the long ride. American League representatives expected tomorrow with two exhibition games scheduled in the afternoon.
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Boston
Boston Nationals
Canton
Ohio
Bred Lake
Emil G Shafer Honored at Washington Lodge Banquet
Emil Shafer was guest of honor at a banquet by Washington Lodge No. BP O at the Villa Flora Club. Shafer served as trustee for five years and the event was a testimonial for his service. FJ Mersheimer was toastmaster with Samuel Gompers Joseph A. Burkhart Hugh F Harvey Richard A. O Brien Col Emmett Ure and Robert McWade as responders.
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Washington Lodge No . Bpo
Villa Flora Club
Tor Schafer Hog Serveil
Jodge
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Samuel Gompers
Joseph A. Burkhart
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F J Mersheimer
Jooseph H Wood Samuel Kimberly Herman Richardx
John F Gorman
E H Neumeyer Jr
Coal Oil Whisky Fraud Reported by Revenue Office
United States revenue officers reveal an ingenious fraud where a barrel marked oil contained whisky in a smaller barrel designed to evade prohibition laws. The North Norfolk shipped coal oil but the exact sender remains unknown as the scheme violates federal whisky shipment statutes. Sunday School League of Baseball Clubs holds meeting at 7 H Street. Crawford elected secretary to succeed J H Barge, with committees set to prepare Thirteenth and D streets field for opening contests.
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Epirus
North Garo- Nog
North Norfolk
Sunday School League
Sunday School League of Baseball Clubs
H Street
Crawford
Anaconda Baptist Church
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