Navy crew growth hopes with Metcalf order for Poughkeepsie trip
The Washington Post reports Navy Secretary Metcalf approved Navy Department support for the Naval Academy crew to compete at Poughkeepsie on June 2. The government will cover transportation and maintenance expenses, easing costs for families and friends. Academy coach Glendon will prepare the crew for a four mile race, with several seniors and underclassmen on leave during the trip.
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Lowe Beats Decker in Six Round Decisionless Bout in Philly
Tommy Lowe, local lightweight, returned from Philadelphia praising his showing against George Decker of West Philadelphia. Lowe, who out fought Decker throughout, plans to face Jimmy Bonner of Philadelphia on Thursday, April 2, after rapid progress at his John Marshall Place club.
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George Washington University baseball team fatigued after road trip
Special to The Washington Fest from Lynchburg Virginia April 1 George Washington University baseball reached the city after an all day ride. Most players are in good shape though sleep deprived affecting play. Coach Cummings is pleased with the road showing and notes heavier schedule and timely hits could have produced victories. The team plans to leave Lexington at 6 am to face Washington and Joe.
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Zannelli Leaves Business High For Mount St Josephs
Star shortstop Harry Zannelli will not play this season as he trails in studies under the new high school eligibility rules. He is expected to transfer to Mount St Josephs College in Baltimore to finish schooling and seek a baseball spot. Business High may lose its top infielder and the school’s title hopes.
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Heavy Entries at Columbus Grand Circuit Meeting
Entries for seven Columbus grand circuit stake races set records at closing tonight for the next September meet. The Hester-Columbus Brewery Stake for 2.16 trotters carries $1000 with 57 entries. Hartmah Hotel Stake for 24 pacers with $5,000 has 48. Columbus Purge for 209 trotters with $3,000 has 48. Board of Trade Stake for 2.02 pacers with $9,000 has 27. Breeders Stakes show Buckeye State Stake 212 trotters with 4,000 nominations 19. King Stake for 206 pacers 3,000 nominations 29. Merchants Stake for 224 trotters 5,000 nominations.
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Aqueduct Races Open as Martin’s License in Question
The Metropolitan season begins at Queens County Jockey Club with the Carter Handicap worth 310,000, seven furlongs. Nineteen of sixty nine nominees remain for tomorrow’s feature, including Roseben and De Mund, with license doubts surrounding Roseben if Jack Martin cannot ride.
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Roseben Aims to Defy Odds in Belmont Feature
East Belmont notes show Roseben breaking the world mark for six and seven furlongs. Don Dioga and Okenite are scratched as the jockey club chairman weighs the eligibles. DeMund, trained by William Garth, is the main rival with Juggler and Oxford also in contention.
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Pimlico Meeting Promises Strong Turf Showdown
Green Spring Valley Steeplechase and Merchants Handicap headline Pimlico opening as hundreds travel from New York and beyond. New arrivals from the South and West join top horses, with a thirteen day meet featuring steeplechases races for gentlemen riders and a top-class field assembled under starter A B Dade. Weights announced for Green Spring Valley Steeplechase and Merchants Handicap underline a high quality card at the famed Maryland venue.
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Benning Races Seen as Popular, Purses Urged to Improve
The Washington Jockey Club season at Benning closed with strong crowds despite weather and limited purses. Trainer Billy Garth dominates wins while Walter Miller leads the jockeys. Madden’s two-year-olds show promise for Pimlico and Gotham. Officials call for higher purses to attract better horses and curb early-season stakes.
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Indoor Meet At Young Men's Christian Association
Arrangements for an April indoor meet at the Boys department of the YMCA aim to involve parents and showcase boys efforts. Events include age-group sprints, high jump, shot put, 40-yard dash, and relay. Men’s events feature shot put and a relay with athletes such as Ludwig Williams Jones Fowler against Lackland Earnshaw Clausel.
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Crabtree's Stable Sets Sights On 1907 Trotters
Crabtree's stable includes Nut Boy My Star and Princene as top prospects with a dozen green trotters and pacers. Brightwater Poughkeepsie announces August grand circuit dates with purses across 1500 to 4000 dollars for several trotter and pacer events. Dan Patch aims to beat his 1 55 record at Minnesota State Fair led by Hershy with Blackjock praised as fastest pacer. Audubin Boy and Dusty Rhodes also highlighted for trials and Maryland Virginia invasions.
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Thoroughbred entries race day at Aqueduct track
A list of horse names is set for a race day at Aqueduct with contenders including Pautoulle Keator Anna May Tom Cogan Northville Bhilling Marston Sweet Take Pretension Qrhleuler McCormick Sir Foddington Ballst Azo Orphen Lad Graculum King Ahab.
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Expel George Sutton From Paris Under Gambling Law
Paris police issue expulsion order under anti gambling law against American billiard player George Sutton who recently ran a billiard school there. A delay in expulsion of forty eight years has been accorded Sutton.
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