Middies Accept Husky Challenge for Poughkeepsie Regatta
Readable fragments show Navy midshipmen from the Naval Academy preparing for a potential eastward trip to the annual Poughkeepsie regatta. Discussions with University of Washington and Husky authorities hint at a race arrangement, with prior naval school meetings in 1922 and 1923 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Washington
Midaupman
Poughkeepsie
Huskies
Henry B Wilson
Naval School
Re T
Hkeepsie
Fasatera Calif
Newies
Ted
Lashington
Elyalss
Hexern
Aleady
Navy
Lassic
Schuylkill
Shadow of Lansford Still Holds Terrors
An old fights card recounts Sam Lang and Sam Olson thrilling crowds with tough rounds. The veteran Lansford appears powerful and avoids defeat, while observers note cuts and hard hits as the match tests endurance. Separate market notes list winnings on Saturday's bets and familiar names like LORD WRACK and YANKEE PRINCESS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lang
Bogsirst
Samms Olson
Tangford
Sam
Ind
Life insurance offer with no medical exam
An advertisement promises $500 life insurance for women and widows at thirty cents per month without a physical examination, urging readers to see page 4 for details. The copy highlights universal female understanding and assures insured status for men as well.
Boxers scramble for Frenchman bout in New York
Newsman Harry Newman reports on a scramble to secure Georges Carpentier for bouts with Tommy Gibbons or Gene Tunney. Details cover May 31 at Michigan City, July 4 talks, and multiple undercard matchups at Brooklyn and Manhattan venues ahead of a potential Garden show on May 9.
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Harry Newman
York
Georges Carpentier
Tommy Gibbons
Gene Tunney
Gure
Carpentier
Jack Dempsey
Unkel
Eddie Kane
Gibbons
Jack Curley
Billy Gibson
Tunney
Atlantic
M Deschampa Aign
Gbbons
Michigan City
Gibson
Saidler
Broadway
Brooklyn
Johnny Clinton
Wilie Doyle
Sonny Smith
Danny Edwards
Danny Lea
Liddle Cannonball Martin
Pioneer Athletic
Ness
Buck Joseph
Joe Scogni
Johnny Campbell
Laurel
Romero
Madison Square Garden
Frank Flournoy
Richard
Davis Cup Draw Seen With Uneven Half Wins for Denmark
In the European Davis Cup section the draw favors the upper half France or Spain in the final, while the lower half allows Denmark and New Zealand chances to advance. The author bets Denmark over New Zealand then Sweden’s Tegner leads Denmark toward a potential upset but France or Spain likely win.
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France
Spain
Plas
Denmark
Hungary
de Morparme
Italy
Switzerland
New Zealand
New Zealand Tennis Association
Tweleve
Eric Tegner
Tegner
Manuel Alonzo
Count de Gomer
Dumbarton Falls to Columbia in Tennis Exhibition
Columbia University defeated Dumbarton 4 of 6 in a year opening tennis exhibition. Frank T Anderson led Columbia with a 6-2 6-2 win over Graves, Thomas J Mangan beat Lang 6-4 6-1, Maj Robertson fell to Marcell 6-2 6-4, May Elliott edged Chase 1-6 6-4, and doubles results saw Wait Johnson and Al Gore defeat Anderson and Lung 6-2 6-6 while Marcell and Chase beat DImott and Robertson 6-16 6-?
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Dumbarton Tennis Club
Columbia University
Columbia
Frank T Anderson
Joan Temple Graves, Jr
Graves
Thomas J Mangan
J Lang
I Manganes
Lang
Maj Robertson
Marcell
Elliott
New Yorker
Dumbarton
Johnson
al Gore
Anderson
Lung
Chase
Dimott
Robertson
Women Doubles Top Pinfall In Indianapolis Event
Miss Jennie Simpson and Mrs J G Tayford of Chicago led the doubles with 993 at the national bowling tournament in Indianapolis. Second place went to Mrs G Leiferman and Miss Mary Clesse of Chicago with 991, followed by Miss F Adams and Miss Emma Scherer of Fort Wayne with 966. Other top teams included Mrs Julia D Collins and Hazel Newville of Terre Haute with 949 and Mrs FE Lackey and Mrs A Rump of Fort Wayne with 948. Clesse led the singles with 572 as Milas Lvangeline Hollenbeck of Minneapolis followed with 332. Mrs M Ruby Fort Wayne topped pins for third with 484, Miss Edna Wollan of Chicago had fourth with 484, and Mrs JB Lyons of Fort Wayne was fifth with 483.
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Ianapolis
Jennie Simpson
J G Tayford
Chicago
Toda
G Leiferman
Mary Clesse
F Adams
Emma Scherer
Fort Wayne Ind
Julia D Collins
Hazel
Hazel Newville Terre Haute Ind Had 949 For Fourth While Mrs FE Lackey
A Rump
Fort Wayne
Misa Clesse
Milas Lvangeline Hollenbeck
Minneapolis
M Ruby
Ten Race Card Summary From a Turbulent Meeting
The fragment lists ten race entries with odd spellings and partial times. Entries include horses such as Jolene Lit, Mary Doe, Mia Tat WO, Salite Carter, and Bookworm Power with various weights, times, and placements. Multiple unnamed runners are noted, with inconsistent formatting and errant punctuation.
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Jolene Lit
Abel
Mary Doe
Hoalland
Mia Tat
Newt
Salite Carter
Nsurance
Tominator Jewel Cin Coombs Brown
Gold Flush
Cily
Gerrity
Stone Belt
Clutk
Miss Bryer
St Angelina
Taywood Dreserwater
Hackgens
Neal
Baker
Joe Tay
Joe Tay Athanna Big Indian Peerless One and Tobby Alianalee
Ablavittt
Fair Orient
Fator
Dovenroost
Weathered Delaware handicap shapes up with fast sprinter
Olden Rule trains under a slow track as the Delaware handicap shapes the day. Several horses show top trials and likely chase leader walls, with Barnam Bowman and Cloudland among noted contenders. Second and third races feature Deep field of four-year-olds and up with entries from Seagram stable and Mecham improving after Bowie.
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Musten
Prince Hampton
Seaman Siste
Larry Tahy
Sam Grenet
Bonpointe Rattleman
Shanghai Haran
Clondland
F & Coaden
Oppanite
Polisto
McAfee T
McAtee
Barla Baby
Cloudland
Harlan
Bowie
Seagram
Rama
Golden Bellows
Sun
ReaReeeee Sense iractive By George Sisler
Prose reflecting on publicity, ambition, temptation, and business setbacks. The author warns against idle air, costly arguments with the ignorant, and contentment that blinds progress, noting even successful men face challenges on the path to power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sisler
Ogden Mills stable wins French brackets three games this week
Ogden Mills shines on French turf with Papyrus defeated by Zax in a key race as Donoghue rides every Sunday. The feature victory comes from Alimasva, beating Meld and other rivals, amid a holiday crowd and English cheers at St Cloud.
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Ogden Mills
WW. & ML
ARIS
St Cloud
Iital
France
Steve Donoghue
Papyrus
United States
Papirus
Zax Donoghue
England
Pacific
Egiing
Ogden Mis
Steve
Princeton undergrad awards minor sport insignia to 103
The undergraduate athletic committee at Princeton University announced 103 minor sport insignia awards for winter sports. Sixty three went to university team members and 49 to freshmen athletes. Awardees include University water polo members C Joins ton and R oA Newby, gym team member C H Cromwell, basketball team members W G Lee and T S Anderson.
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Princeton J
Princeton University
Fellows University
C & Joinston
R Oa Newby
Washingto~ Pe University
C H Cromwell
Ellicott City
Universits
G Lee
Charlotte
T S Anderson
Parkersburg
Quantico Marines Dominate Mt Saint Marys In Blowout
On April 20 the Quantico Marines defeated Mount Saint Marys College 27 to 0. The Marines produced a steady attack with fourteen hits and two walks, scoring in every inning and exploding for fifteen runs in the fifth. Standiford Collins Candilier and Omer led a battered Mount St Marys defense, while Cheno opened with a homer for the Marines.
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Quantico
Quantico Marines
Mount Saint Marss College
Emm
Tteburg Mdo
Marines
Chenowatch
Homer
Standiford Collins
Candilier
Trackmen Selections and Notable Names at Havre de Grace
A crowded rolls of names from Havre de Grace lists track selections and associated figures including Larla Baby Toppanite Haran Marie Maxim Vacuum and Captain Adams Biddledee Hopnan amid other athletes and potential nominees. The list features numerous individuals, clubs, and possible event codes, reflecting selection activity and roster considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre DE Grace
Larla Baby Toppanite
Haran Marie Maxim Vacuum Td Nex Teatherwood Wax
Deimao Leonard O
Relatone
Trolden Billows
Golden Mele
Modest Sarka
Trapetich Couacript
Satepring
Dundybush
Igh Raider
Trabas
Yale Poloists Defeat Tigers in Large Crowd Showdown
A sizable audience watched Yale poloists defeat the Tigers in a high profile match. Yale dominated early, taking a lead as the Tigers struggled to respond, and the finish highlighted Yale’s consistent ball handlings and strategic plays.
Independents Work For Season's Start
Independent teams prepare to begin the season with workouts and tryouts. Athletes train in anticipation of opening games, focusing on conditioning and roster selection as 40 6pm events and related schedules are set.
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Uig
Ord
Saterday
Syracuse
Penn Reighladelphia
John Hopkins
Balceaoe
West Virginia
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