Jockey Morgan Hurt in Jacksonville Race Crowd Watches
Jockey Morgan was thrown from his mount Haslet in the fourth race at Moncrief Park. He was carried from the track unconscious after the horse stumbled near Marsh. A large crowd watched the feature gentlemen riders race won by Font ridden by Donald Pogs. Crepps Beckham was second as Judge Murphy presented a silver cup to the mother of Font’s rider. Three favorites won, with May Amelia finishing fourth after a late substitution.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Morgan
Moncrief Park
Haslet
Font
Francis J Pons
Donald Pogs
Crepps Beckham
Lremever Dy
Ural
Fima
Lendemer
Prat
Uedmaniy
Rete
King
Analotaera
Nico
Second Choices In Front At Tampa Race Card
Tampa Florida December 28 reports lively racing with a mix of favorites and second choices collecting purses. Davenport’s rider and several long shots yielded close finishes in multiple races including a nose victory and a key late stretch move.
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Tampa Fla
Jayers
Om Adwin L
Clolwtererg
Davenport
Rely
My Love
Gomis
Wes Paladin
Furtongn
Mletube
Berrade
Waghan
Annie Tonahoe
Tauwh
MHRD
RACR
Tnrlonga
Edwin L
Davenpain
McCavey
sarend _Stromeland
SC Core
Hebe Queeht
Sorstle
Autama Gil
Ecnbe
Tod
qDavenposti
Bonnie Bee
Dederish
Bane
Louie Darr
Crewe Iso
Punky
Jackson
Niantic
Hebaber
Murphy
Timo
Billy Jibbs
Malecon Okenite
Bodtar Crook
Winners at Jacksonville and Tampa in mixed racing cards
Opening races at Jacksonville feature crossover Ural and multiple thoroughbreds with favorable odds for Font Pons and Pocomoke J Hoga. In Tampa, Balabod, Escutcheon, Edwin L and Autumn Girl headline a crowded card with several named riders and handlers listed alongside contenders.
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Jacksonville
Crossover
Ural
Font
D. Pons
Pocomoke
J. Hoga
May Amelia
King
Greenbridge
Murgrave
Heart of Hyacinth
Palma
Tampa
Balabod
Reilly
Escutcheon
McCaba
Edwin L
Davenport
Autumn
McCabe
Punky
Jackson
Otags
Wands
Saurez
Tommy
McGee
Warren
Hoohes
Alea
Mondany
Eady
Shitting
Favorites Lose as Right Easy Triumphs at Juarez Racecard
Juarez Mexico December 28 crowds packed the track for a lively card where eight favorites fell. Right Easy captured the handicap at seven furlongs in the meeting’s fastest time while officials denied plans to close the meet on January 1 and said it could run ten to fifteen days after March 1.
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Juarez
Juares
Mexico
Right Easy
Sum
Maries
Tommy Medice
Warren
Reland
Henencoten
McCahey
Bitty Boncb
Moxton
Llarence “Fairmont
Jack Hayes
Galiog
Jmile Hughes
Dinith
Benessalem
Cuil
Bmall
Buns
Thorn
Posing
Capt Warnett
Rickty Malaya
Metangy
Naight
Mimndotte
Anna’ MaGee
F Wilton
Tim
Arnond
Plume
Gra Sudduth
Florence Myers
Chisa Bove
Sweetheart
Sevon Turtouga
Rinteaxy
Henssvoten
Popland
McGahey
Barly Tide
Elling
Kiddy~Lee
Moleeworth
Tafwon
Rusem
Haneayvotent
Zellong
Nancy
Pickens
Jim
Brady
Lord Marion
Perfecto
Billy Maylowe
Cathryn Scott
Fradian
Lady Paret
Mary
Genevieve Lsd
Wander
Plekons
Serene
Mulesworth
Pedro
Henescoten
Empire City track expansion eyed by James Butler
Brooklyn businessman James Butler plans a major expansion of Empire City track behind the club house extending to Jerome and Yonkers avenues. He reportedly paid about 9100 for land to widen paddock space, improve stable racing, and add a new driveway, with the clubhouse possibly moved to open the lower track for safety.
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New York
Dec
James Butler
Empire City
Jerome Avenue
Yonkert Avenue
Butler
Yonkers
America
Belmont Park
Sheepshead Hay
Jockey Club
Priteburg
Babe Adams
Pirates
Kling
Taat
Thoroughbred race card with multiple stakes at Oakland track
A cluttered rail sheet lists horses, owners, and odds for an Oakland card. Entries include Howard Pearson and classic names with ages, weights, and six furlong races. Notes mention two year olds and three year olds across six races with numerous horse names and book values.
New York Americans Reassign Players Amid Minor League Moves
The New York Americans on December 2 3 released Fitcher Revelly to Richmond club in the Virginia State League and outfielder Gray to Jersey City in the Eastern League. They have also recalled five players drafted or purchased from minor league clubs last season as part of a reshuffle.
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Revelle
New York
New York Americans Today
Fitcher Revelly
Richmood
Virginia
Gray
Jersey City
New York Americans
National Washington Auto Show Promises Expanded Exhibits
Washington automobile world reports the National Washington Automobile and Aeronautical Show set for the week of January 34 at Convention Hall. Local agencies and two Maryland manufacturers will attend, with B R Johnson praising exhibitor cooperation and plans to outshine prior shows.
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Washington
Convention Hall
Maryland
Negroes Raise $9000 to Bet on Johnson for Jeffries Fight
Colored men in New York have raised about nine thousand dollars toward a ten thousand dollar pool to wager on Jack Johnson against Jim Jeffries before the July ring entry. Subscriptions under $100 are not being accepted by B D Wilkins who handles the funds. Johnson backers say he is the better fighter, disciplined and steady, capable of outboxing Jeffries and with strong defense.
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Joe Jeannette
France
Sam Langford
al Kaufman
Jack (Twin) Bullivan
Jeannette
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Nelson
McCarey
Ad Wolgast
Freddie Welsh
Owen Moran
Moran
Tommy Byrne
Washington Post
New York
Thia City
Im Jeffries
B.D. Wilkins
Johnson
Jonson
Wilkins
Jack
Jonngob
Jeffrie
Galveston
Jefferés
Joe Choynski
Marvin Hart
Johhson
Jeffrrey
Johson
Johnzon
Teffnes
Yack
Jefffries
Jack’ Munron
Jeff
Johnsons New Gym Aims at Home Training Facility
Johnson plans a home gym in Chicago with a barn rear to his new house. A 48-foot gym ring will be the main feature, and a large training staff including Gun Boat Binith Monts Cutler and Jack etmen will assist. Training will be heavy and the facility will be the best obtainable for the Negro champion.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Binith
Monts Cutler
Jack #etmen
Football rule clash and sport's future concerns
The piece argues that reducing football danger while preserving its core appeal is impossible with current rule changes. It notes the Intercollegiate Athletic Association failed to propose practical mitigations and criticizes attempts to urge tighter rules. It also discusses boxing feats of Jeffries Johnson and baseball’s rising popularity and costly stadium investments.
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J. ED Grillo
Bose
Ife
Ilmb
Intercollegiate Association
New York
Cobb honored in Augusta for world champion batsman trophy
Ty Cobb was presented with the George Evans trophy for being the world’s champion batsman in 1909 during a Cohen Harris minstrel show intermission in Augusta Georgia. Cobb thanked donors and expressed pride in representing Augusta, praising Evans as a model of clean baseball.
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Tom Washington Post
Augusta
Cohen & Harris
Ty Cobb
George
Honey Boy
Evans
Opera
Cobb
Vans
Henry Cohen
Erans
Cohen
Honey “Hey
Georgla
Ed Walan
Mi “Evans
Detroit Tigers delay Bennett park remodel to build larger field
Detroit, Dec 28 President Navin announced the Tigers will not use a renewed Bennett park next season. Plans shift to a bigger replacement after other cities announce grander parks and shifting stands would hinder a superior field. Negotiations proceed to buy adjoining land west and north to equal the size of new parks. building likely to start in 1910.
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Detroit
Ball Park
Tetroit
Mich
Navin
Tigers
Bennett Park
Strikes and Spares in Royal’s Duckpin Tourney Finals
Last night at 9 o'clock the Royal’s duckpin tournament reached a pivotal moment as finalists edge closer. Scores listed include Rider 105 and Parker 690 among a field of players such as Matchett 687 McClure 612 Eiker 658 and others in a dense, score-filled page of league totals and standings.
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Royal
Rider
Matchett
McClure
Ricketts
Ferrow
Wolfe
Mitchaud
Eiker
List
Got
Parker
Boutbern Railway League
A & Ama
National Union League
Haron
Orioles
Stein
Alto
Basty
Ghoeb
Gee
Gosnananes
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Charles Bender
Standard Oil Company
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Lester D. Moore, Jr
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E Street
Mertz
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14Th Street NW
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Haas & CO
Pa. Ave
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Capital
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Seventeenth Strest
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Chenier Building
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