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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
27
A large Washington and Baltimore contingent turnout despite bad weather to watch Harvard defeat Navy in a big crowd event. The Kennan purse provided the best race from a spectacular standpoints with Johnsons Smile a Bluff as a central factor.
G. M. Miller’s chore led early as Bil Sealy’s Reybourn surged to the front and held off Mier by a neck at the post. Missive faded to fourth as Gwynn Tompkins won the steeple chase on Topi, while Fairbrother rode Kyrat to a two year return win. Pulka, a sales talk horse, sold last fall, kept form, and Dionit impressed in his first start. Rio Grande was pulled up with bleeding in the last race. Gen W T Townes visited in Virginia breeding circles.
A fragmented report lists first RACR Four furlongs winners Jack Stryker and others with odds and placements. It covers second and third races across five furlong segments, detailing horses, riders, odds, and finish positions, though many names are garbled.
The Harvard varsity crew defeated the United States Naval Academy by two and a half lengths on a calm Severn River in Annapolis. The two-mile race finished in 9 seconds faster for Harvard, amid drizzle and cold spectators including Secretary of the Navy George von L. Meyer.
Racing entries from Pimlica describe first and subsequent races with weights, contenders, and conditions. A naval regatta accompanies the report detailing launch movements, dignitaries aboard, and the Harvard Navy contest accuracy and schedule.
Chicago fighter Johnson mentions a May 4 San Francisco arrival for two weeks of hard training before his bout with James. He plans to train with partners weighing about 180 pounds and expects strong support from backers. Promoter Gleason says railroad officials will handle admission tickets tomorrow.
Baltimore April 2 crowds at Pimlico swelled despite rain with many Maryland figures and Congress members in attendance. Gypsy Girl, last year’s standout, placed second after a tough race as John Griffon IV dominated the Driving Park Panda event. The Monk returned to action and showed form, while Forty Voorstens failed to meet expectations amid shifting betting odds.
A large, sunny crowd packed Aqueduct as favorites won most races. The Turk captured the Ar vene stakes for three-year-olds at six furlongs, while Dandelion and several other winners shared the afternoon’s success amid tight, uneven betting.
In Lakewood New Jersey a 36 hole medal play qualifier begins with 108 amateurs. G H M Forrest of the Home Club posted low score with 73 each round for 156 total leading Walter J Travis and Findley Douglas near medalwise. Team title went to West Brook with 70, Lakewood second.
San Francisco’s Kaufman and Philadelphia’s O’Brien fought six rounds at Duquesne Garden Pittsburg. The popular decision favored Kaufman. The first round was tame, O’Brien claimed a setup, and in the second he landed several lefts. The third was even, the fourth saw Kaufman right to the stomach, O’Brien tired by the tenth, and he tripped, fell, and wobble at the finish.
The page lists condensed results from American Association Southern Eastern South Atlantic and Virginia leagues with scores for numerous pairings including Milwaukee-Kendaa ly over Milwedkea 3-2 and Louleville 2 over Ab Si Faul-St. Paw 6. Also notes Maryland and college games such as Wake Forest at Athens and Vanderbilt at Georgia.
Albany April 24 two bills strengthening the Agnew Hart anti race track gambling laws passed the assembly by 91 to 25 and 4100 respectively. One measure repeals an exemption for racing artifacts from personal liability and another bans oral betting while a senate committee considers amendments to allow friendly wagers between individuals. The main aim is to curb bookmaking and gambling rings. opponents argued against stricter controls.
An enthusiastic meeting rebrands last year’s Georgetown League as the Olympic League. Plans finalize for Olympia park use with Woodland Athletic Club and several teams. next meeting April 2 with openings for more managers. St Peters seeks 16 run teams. pool shooting exhibition by Watson King at Royal Alleys tonight.
Lexington April 21 James H Applegate aged 60 a veteran of the Civil War and among Kentucky s prominent turfmen died suddenly at his home of heart failure Louisville Signe Claude Ritchey Louisville April 31 The Louisville American Baseball Club signed Claude Ritchey formerly of the Providence Association League team to play second base The Giants and The Washington Stars to close Saturday after noon The latter team is managed by Jack Car Or
Reports from Rowardennan describe Jeffries and Jack Johnson training camp dynamics as they prepare for a pivotal ring clash. Jeffries asserts confidence based on past fights and a calm, focused approach, while journalists note his daily regimen, including baseball and handball drills, and arrival of Joe Choynski to boost preparation.
Louisville notes report the Commercial League meeting at R P Andrews store on D street where Hecht Co and Bercy White firms received league franchises amid deposit corrections after earlier withdrawal. W B Moses Sons offered a franchise but may reject. plans to replace Varnelipine with a new team likely. Fighting Bob wins 1:59 3-5 at Churchill Downs as Derby interest grows. Midway faces Brightwood in Capital City League park 5 p m with strong practice showings. league aims to join Ye Armeour commission and publish player list next week.
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