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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1911
Page
13
Windsor Ontario news notes a wet meet with surprises as favorites falter. Star Battle beat Nimbus in race four, Star Chater won the Canadian-bred stake, and Commala captured the Canadian-bred event while Taplin was suspended for rough riding.
First race features two year olds in 6 furlongs with Eton Blue 102 Dynamite 100 Commoner’s Touch 102 New River 108 Buck Hors 08. Second race for older horses over about 2 miles with Direct 136 The Welkin 153 Dinna Ken 151 Andrew Somers IM Vidhalla 146 Joe Lett 181 Corley 134. Third race all ages handicap valued at 600 and furlongs listing Elfin Beau 112 Follie Levy 116 Besom 110 Tack Parker 07 Stilly Night 98. Fourth race Easel stake two year olds at 3 furlongs includes Tor 95 Sly Lad 110 Mad Rider UM Cherry Seed 106 Frog Legs 108 Monsieur 07 Molsant 125 Rimona entry. Sixth race three year olds and up selling 2 miles includes Corinth 93 Supervisor 96 John Reardon 106 Shelby 09 Martin Doyle 108 Fort Johnson 109 Sandman 107 Sir Cleges 101 The Golden Butterfly 107 Emperor William 102. Seventh race three year olds and up selling 1 1/8 miles features Cuttshank 94 Rang 302 Third Ball 103 Lord Elem 101 Naughty Lad 92 Topland 104 Howard Shraan 103 Dolly Bult mab 98 John W 108 Startler 92 My Gal 102. Multiple entries noted for Eton Blue Commoner’s Touch Buchhorn Vilhalla Garth Direct Pullie Levy Stilly Night Eifla Bea and River Frog Legs Sly Lad Nightfall Capalre Crees Martin Doyle Corinth.
Baltimore rider Fréddie Tiemeyer will compete in the Henning motorcycle races on Labor Day, bringing three machines. Local riders watch his performance against top factory entrants, including North Carolina standout Thomas H. Dodge who now lives in Washington and thrilled crowds at Electric Park with his skids.
W A Rawson a renowned blacksmith and expert horseshoer for trotting horses died today in Cleveland of congested lungs. He gained fame after shoeing Star Pointer for James Murphy and helped set pacing records in the early era, influencing horseshoeing standards nationwide.
Entries closed for Labor Day ninth annual Washington Grove Athletic Association meet featuring clubs Washington Cross Country Tremonts Washington Grove Garrett Park and Central Y M C A of Baltimore. Montgomery county relay and Grove four highlight program with Brailey Gish of Irish American Athletic Club entering multiple events. Pole vault promising near eleven feet with new pit to aid competitors as all events fill up and anticipation runs high.
Weather stops Kid McCoy from stepping into the ring at the Quickerbocker arena as heavy rain postpones his staged comeback against Kubiak to September 11. Manager MceMahon announced the outdoor event will resume when conditions improve.
Charlie White leads list of recognized officials under the new boxing law, chosen to handle the Brown and Wells bout, with Tim Hurst and others from New York and beyond also licensed. Weight talks loom as Wells seeks light class advantage, while Jim Flynn negotiates terms with Madison Square Club officials amid rising boxing interest.
Naval officials deny the army navy football game will be held at Princeton Oval this fall. Penn and army-navy authorities are expected to decide soon, with Horace Fogel offering to bring the game to his grounds by erecting extra stands and housing the event.
Semifinals of the national tennis championship all comers saw Maurice E. McLoughlin of San Francisco defeat Gustave F. Touchard of New York in straight sets 6-2 6-4 6-3. Beals C. Wright of Boston beat Thomas Co Bundy 6-4 6-3, advancing to the final with McLoughlin. both matches featured early breaks and strong defense.
Miss Myra Helmar of Midlothian defeated Miss Inez Clarke of Waukegan in nineteen holes to win the women's Western golf championship. Both players carded 9 under par in a tight final as recent rounds saw Helmar’s low medal score. Earlier match results include Miss Alva Sanders over Mrs G D Smith and Miss Katherine Forest over Worah Buetis with several other close victories across Skokie and Midlothian entrants.
Rain again blocked the post season intersectional finals between Bankers and Cornell. A decision on when the games will be played hinges on their impact on the District championship, with a likely doubleheader planned for Saturday if needed to determine the title.
Humboldt Iowa reports Frank Gotch plans to depart for Chicago by tomorrow or Thursday to finalize training for the Labor Day championship match with George Hackenschmidt. Trainers note Gotch’s new toe hold and a tightening crotch grip as key factors, with tactical plans leaning toward an aggressive start to unsettle the Russian challenger.
Posted lists show army flat race entrants for Pimlico on opening day with riders from Eleventh Cavalry and Coast Guard units among names like Rockwell Alexander and Marks. The second day steeplechase entries omit Marathon and Phoenix Stag while Rosemont from San Antonio competes. Rumbaugh and Tate noted as top riders from prior Pimlico events.
Readville Massachusetts August 2 The Grand Circuit race meeting opening was postponed due to two heavy rains that softened the track. The event will run tomorrow at Readville track.
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