Outsider Wins Carter Handicap at 50 to 1 in Mile Race
Gretna Green, ridden by Ben Brush Run, surprises bettors as Far West and Alfred Noble falter. Arguably the longshot outsider conquers with strong stretch drive amid heavy wagering, defeating Fatters and Fad in a dramatic finish at Belmont Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Jack Atkin
Gretna
Ben Brush
Janes
R Keene
Andy Welts
Carter
Heru
James B
Alfred Noble
Schwarten
Greta
Judge Fitzgerald
Ear West
Barney
Even Money
Lefeach
Andlan Tor
Ben
Stimmans
Burin
Bupwell
Jook Atkin
Dudly
Alfred Noble Tan
Biask
Schreiber
Ana Veonds
Oakland Results and Race Day Summaries
A garbled early 20th century racing and baseball roundup lists results from multiple races with names like Thillisting Ota t won 108 Mel worth and Elgsirowan second, plus Futurity Captain John Tv Grentty winner and Burning Bush second. The segment also covers a six race card with horses such as Rey Hindwo Enfield and Marburg, and a detailed sixth race with Braxton and Vespaian Whisky Ring. It concludes with a baseball recap noting four and a half innings, Brock and Leifield figures, and umpires Jchoathne and Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldon
Mel@ worth
Elgsirowan’ Sa
Andarson
Sim Hanna Copperfeld
Elodia
Bonalta
Jase Lururlo
Wba Ketchel
John Tv Grentty
Rice
Kasmerita
Pursa
Mylex
Thomas
Molemworth
Roral
Marburg
Galvesta
Redarts
Dorothy Leggett
Mentry
Downie Saractuesea
Reaughrey
Cockmure Uso
Danl Gren
Green Dragon Indians
fCurmet Vogl Basel
Billy Saunders
Alga van
Friends School Beaten by Army and No 3 Preps in Poorly Played Game
Army and No 3 Preps edged Friends School 16 to 12 in a loosely played Fernwood campus bout. Waters pitched well for the Quakers but weak support doomed the team as Fernwood players turned in the more cohesive effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernwoal
Army
Frends School
Waters
Quakers
Lepaard
Nariel
Aoa Rey Thune
Paul Baler
Roberee Zavw
Eisuarizell
Netor
Ballard
Paul Redua Ballart
Niis
Swarteell
Roberix
Cates
Arguin
Seaton
Weaee
Tove
Swarte
Plicher
Atush
Te Kationals
McAleer
Johnson
Taft honors Johnson with a souvenir in baseball notes
Historic sports page recaps a heavy Philadelphia season frame with Elberfeld, Street, Groom, and Bender in sharp plays. Johnson dominates on the mound, while Walter Johnson’s arm shows no lingering fatigue. Connie Mack praises his speed, and Patriot team prospects hinge on pitchers developing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahler Jnhnson
Ames Rusl
Walter Johnson
Rusl
Connie Mackamnan
Johnson
Mack
Browns Beat White Sox In Loose 5-4 Chicago April 15
Chicago opened loosely played game as St Louis defeated Chicago 5 to 4. Highlights include Petty sustaining two-base hits, Hartzell and Abstein setting runners, and multiple pitching moves by Olmstead and Waddell. Game lasted about one hour with early offense from both sides and a late St Louis push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aite—Evans
Breve Thret
Wlis-Sharpe “Miller Huggins
Konstcy
Sanrio Mils-Huggies
Sremahen Giolen
bax—Hulewitt
Proce Evang
Bolte
Leifiald
Brock
Corrigan
Beckowe
Py Leifield
Frock
Coertdon
Goreigon
Leisald
Bite
Beses
Louis
Ettuburs
Mesers Jchoathne
Moran
Chicago
St Louis
Criss Abhoah
Wallace
Turtell Ab
OlAbaeln
Bimcktarn
oDemmitt
Panerf
Gsterhens
Saish
Oley Eee Toord Joimeeod
oWwaten
Totus
Tolan
Petty
Shes
DodTo
Rome
Hahn Zalder Gandil Walenskina
Hotchan
Griges
Hile
Hahn Blackburn Wallace
Walsh
Waddell
Ionings
Wils
Hartrall Payne
Hartzell
Abstein Lert
Loule Basen
OM Walsh
Tom Hurnx
Olmstead
Fom Pelty
Giruck
Heity
hall—Fayne Beth—Gums
Megurseerring
O Loughlin
Tims
Naps Win Again in Tenth as Tigers Fight to Tie
Detroit April 15 The Tigers narrowly tie the game in the ninth inning as Cleve Jang drives in four runs and wins in the tenth. Willett and Link pitch well for the visitors amid damp weather and low attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers
Detroit
Cleve Jang
Willett
Link
Cobb
Letroit Abo
Atune
Felohanty
Setralt
Cubs Fall In Second Game Of Cincinnati Series
Cincinnati wins 3 0 behind costly Chicago errors and key hits. Brown allowed three runs early, Coveleskie struck out seven as Chicago made defensive miscues hurt them in the nightcap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnat
Tinker
Cincinnati
Chicago
Acora
Brown
Laberta
Olfernment
Gistholte
Olthence
Sgun
Osteinfeld
O'Hofman
sArcher
OlSheckardt
Dy Coveleskle
BEES
Brows
Covelesle
Ot Boggs
Mit
Sy Brown
Tatton Basas
Cinclaned
Rath Anplres
Ang Brennan
St Louis Rally Beats Pirates In Seventh Inning
St Louis defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 6 in a muddy game marked by heavy hitting and fielding errors. A seventh inning rally produced five runs for St Louis, with pitching and defense contributing to the tense, battering-clogged contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nets
St Towleg
Loui Toany
Pittsburg
Areme
St Louis
Owagner
Umiler Ab
Uissarom
Hulewitz
Barbeau Db
Ogben
FOE
Gerrison
Italtare
Eniman
Olive Np
Pela” 10 0 Oitnatit 19008 ‘Telnle Bera al ‘Tetata
Lowes
Pléxburg
qRune-Evans
Jeffries Camp Finds Birthday Cheer As Training Continues
In Washington Port Jeffries training camp on April 15 Jim Jeffries quivered with neck and shoulder pain during sparring with Armstrong but quickly recovered. He plans a Santa Cruz trip to pitch the first ball in the Three C League opening game, then a seaside surf or bay fishing trip. A gray fox birthday gift from Moody adds odd cheer to the camp as Jeffries and his entourage prepare for future bouts and exhibitions.
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W W. Naughton
Spoulal Tn
Washington Port
Jeffries
Rowardennan
Cal
Bob
Jim Jeffries
Jeffrica
Big Fellows
Kinko
Santa Cruz
San Francisco
Moody
Armstrong
Sam Borger
Ted Boyer
Young Boyer
Silil
Graham's Great Hitting Secures Boston Victory Over New York
Graham went four for four driving in three runs and scoring the decisive fifth for Boston as they defeated New York. Sweeney earned captaincy for Boston while Seymour, Bridwell, and Devers contributed multiple hits in the 5% win.
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Boston
Graham
New York
Ming
William Sweenay
Abe QA
Botton
Abe OA Bevere
Boven
Uw CO
Dorie
Seymour Cf
Oahean
Bridwell Sa
Uncrakty
Berlin
Abo
Wewomer
Bas Idebie
Ol Graham
Seo
Grendall
Granda Ak
Ramisten
Sweeney
Murry
Hosta
Pilcher
Curtis
Raimoné
Granda
Ty Deed
Mexera Tewn and
Kane
Gugie
Merkin
Sante
Wale
Phillies Even Up Matters In Brooklyn Tilt
Philadelphia edged Brooklyn 7 to 4 as hits clustered in the second inning and visitors errors aided the win. Following the game Philadelphia released McBride Weldhones Mecherly and Claugherty to Albany, with Brooklyn’s lineup featuring several players listed in the box score.
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Philadelphia
Npr
Brooklyn
Seapion
Jhrives
Piicher McBride
Weldhones
Mecherly
Claugherty
Pella
Lumley
Boo Previc
Philadelphia Paotaeagxa
Ruas
Bureh
Tumley
Erwin Titus
Magee
Knute Doolin
Jeckiltsch
Moren Tw
Dace Kite-Daubert
Titus Knabe Homaruniwle
Hill
Dcanlon
Bell
Aix
Moren
Moroney
Bransfield
y—Bates
bace—Bates
Donilan
Starfield
Angbe Doolin
Brensfeld
Basa
Om Scanion
Hella Moren
Om Moroney
Gage
Scanlon
Maroney
Jecklitesh
Erwin
Wildpitehee—Moren
Mesera Biglar
Emelle
Mintes
Highlanders Fall Short as Red Sox Edge Mets in Poor Fielding
New York suffers costly errors in a 1 0 defeat to Boston as Smith Wagner and Speaker shine for the Red Sox in a fast game. Line scores and player notes show Beaton, Speaker, and Wagner contributing key hits while New York miscues opened the door for Boston. Also listed are Southern and American Association results and scattered college games across several cities.
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New York
the Highland
Boston
Red Sox
Smith Wagner
Speaker
Beaton
McConsell
Phil
Ojworer
Wagner
al Gardner
Olester
Hooper
Mustin
Farrigan
Tkrger
Leweeney
Ieuian
Madden
Ford
Tolomzei
Tor Quian
Keveneh
Boston Poate
Olopreso
Rene WeCopnell
Speier
Magner Amphi
Austin Io
atreiard _ Suariis
Hileen
Ang
Steritce
Ty—Stanl
Chasm Engi
Austin Gello Baaes
Mason
Taft to Watch Wagner in Pirates game May 2
President Taft will attend the Chicago Cubs versus Pittsburg Pirates game on May 2 choosing box 125 above the Pirates bench for best view of Wagner. The seat was reserved by a business man but given up to accommodate the president, per Mayor Magee. Alpha Beta Phi tops Sigma Phi Epsilon 14 to 1 in GWU interfraternity play with Brooks Stevenson and Peck Powell noted.
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Charley Street
Elberfelg
Op Pretty
Bender
Eiberfeld
Street
Elberfeld
Pirates
Pittsburg
Taft
Dutchman
Wagner
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburg Pirates
Waxner
William Magee
United States
Alpha Beta Phi
Sigma Phi Epstion
George Washington University
Beta Phi Brooks Stevenson Sigma Phi Epsilon Peck Powell
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Gretna Green
Etna Creen
Utf Rumen
Dack Atkin
Oman
Akel
Thor
Jacksonville
Ike
Oakland
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Tau
Mostow
Alemon God
Carionke
Gilford
Friends School
New Auto Records
Playa del Rey
Barney Midneld
Ine Knox
de Palma Vna Falco
Nicent Na Bute
Luna
Elchte
Murphy
Davis
Connie Mack
Hartsel
Dixie Walter
Nationals
Jack Coombs
Frank Krause
Athlonies
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Athletics
Barry
Browns
WHITE
NAPS
CUBS
Boler
Zork
Phillies
Highlanders
Atlanta
Chattanonge Mobile
New Keane
Jompbia
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Birmingham
Montgomery
South Atlante League
Columbus
Macon
AL Colmboe
Jovannes
Jechsonville
Jeckeonville
Toledo
Indianapolis
St Paul
Ailsaukoo
Batterieo
Schward
Ladate Kilroy
Toole and Spencer
Tenlaninan
Minneapoli
Kansas
Minneapolis
Datterler
Rimoases
Patterson
Altrook and Smith
Columbue
REE Loutavisie
Columbua
Batterlee—Weaver
Poitz
Nelson
Gamrich
Lebanon
Tena
University of Sfighigan
Vanderbilt
Michigan
Lexington
Washington
Maryland Agricultural College
Sew Fort
Pennertvante State
Fordham
Mercer University
Trinity ‘College
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Cucolina Lesane
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Florsheim
Hahn & Co
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Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
Sapae
T Brill
Tel
Om Evhenhary Serges
Weibelievs
D. Burnsi&Co
Rouennn
Miller Bros. Auto and Supply Co
14Th St. N. W
Sportsman Shaw Acon
Elty Cobinainte
Sporting Goods
National Sporting Goods
Ninth Street N. W
Automobile Supply Dept
National Hectrical Supply Co
New York Ave
Atiini
Keeley
Colombia
Maryhind
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Romy Weqing
Weint
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