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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1919

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2

Racing Set for Big Boom and War Time Support

The piece argues that thoroughbred racing will gain prestige and public support postwar, aided by Army praise and new state commissions. It notes rising activity in Washington and West Virginia, a possible revival in Illinois, and a Buffalo track opening. It highlights boxing prospects, cross-country matchups, and rowing traditions, with Joe Lynch looming as a bantamweight contender and other bouts discussed.

August Belmont Jockey Club Huns Washington West Virginia Chicago Illingie Highball Wentth Buffalo

Pickwick Dominates New Orleans Feature Race

Pickwick led a crowded field to win the feature event at New Orleans in strong running form. O Brien steered the favorite 122 pounds to victory in the fourth race with Korbly and Blackie Dan also among the placers. other races list multiple horses and times as track conditions remained sloppy.

New Orleans Pickwick O Brien Garry Herrmann Korbly Blackie Dan Pop Eyes LS Gerdner Chaster Trexler Belsbow Eake Ainia Paul Connally Poole Soslus C. Robinson Merry Mooney Rad Trusty Boy Rd el Margery Omle Martin Missee Leta Busy Alice Tzece Eas Bracelet Furfones O'Brien Arbiy Gamer Blackie Daw iGentry Mitte Bombast Burke Wakeoff Lucile F Qontuson Shelby Pettit Bleu Simpie Connelly Wen. Tite Pulaski Witte Bogaert Brickley Eady Adl Glue Rock Scrmper Stalwart Mary H Hondo Stalker Adelante Barrett Ries Rhym Jason Royal Alice Arm Diomed Hidden Ship Peecant Atta Boy Augustus Handed Rose Vision Caraway Water Willow Betsy Abtraes Alma B Houdini Badie Tranter Hard Hankling Blaive Nepperhan War Mark Newell W Dartworth BM Husley Oroery Lady Eileen Almagamator Progressive Thirst Fairly Merry Twinkle Blue Bennock Astro Brown Favorite Mountain Fay

Gossip of the Track Moves Through New Orleans Racing

New Orleans crowds grow for racing at the fair grounds with Mayor Behrman crediting Louisianans for keen interest in the sport. The piece notes horses and handlers in training across Maryland and Belmont Park, mentions notable horses like Slippery Elm and Irene, and references a $20,000 wrestling purse and baseball chatter about Earl Caddock, Joe Stecher, and Slim, with Donoven and McGraw among figures tied to teams.

New Orleans Fair Grounds Hehrman Behrman Louisiana Billy Garth Charlottesville Bughouse Pimlico Albert Simons Harry Payne Whitney Benning Earby Maryland I —Fom Healey R. T. Wilson Belmont Park Mr. Healey Mr. Wilson Healey Hannibal Clambala Mooney Acen Eryland Irene Habane Nebraska Earl Caddock Joe Stecher

Dempsey Willard Title Fight Nears Formal Pact

New York Feb 4 Jack Kearns and Tex Rickard reach an oral agreement to match Jack Dempsey against Jess Willard for 27500 plus one third of moving picture rights. Deal includes 35000 deposits and travel costs, with details to be finalized in legal form upon Dempsey’s arrival. The bout would set a record purse with potential total around 127500 before rights.

New York Jack Kearns Jack Dempsey Tex Rickard Dempsey Jess Willard Kearns Rickard Salt Lake City Willard Richard North America Eree Prite Johnach Jeffries Johnson-Jeffries

Boxers Face Uncertain July Fourth Bout Location

Promoter Rickard outlined plans for a boxing match set for July 4 with up to 40 rounds under a contract. He has until March 265 to pick the arena site and the fighters must train at Jeaatabe weeks at the scene. The purse totals for the two fighters remain to be determined.

Rickard Jeaatabe

Early racing revival eyed in Chicago plans

A movement to revive high level racing in Chicago is led by local sports figures aiming to reestablish the Washing ton Park Jockey Club with a modern track and large purses. Betting may be allowed as in New York. The note also mentions tennis bids and college track practice, with Princeton football optimism.

Chicago Washington Park Jockey Club Phil Sheridan New York

Yale May Cancel Spring Trip This Year

New Haven Feb 4 Yale baseball may not undertake a spring trip this season. Yale and Princeton are tied for the lead in the Intercollegiate Basketball League race with the Blue favored to win the title. New York Feb 4 National League president John A Heydler said he had reached a decision in the case of Bul Chase Cincinnati first baseman. He would announce findings tomorrow with full details of the charges.

New Haven Conn Yale Princeton New York John A. Heydler National League Bul Chase Cincinnati Heydler

Scholastic Sports Roundup From Tech and Local Schools

Scholastic sports notes from A. L. Knapp include tennis candidates at Tech, a large Tech Central basketball crowd, Tech vs M C A and Y M C A reserves matchups, Central’s trip to Baltimore to face Baltimore City College, and Central track on outdoor facilities with favorable weather. Ed Fagan may return to school as a promising baseball player. Western and Georgetown Preps touchpoints. Gonzaga games set with Central and Gonzaga in upcoming gym venues. Western may schedule with Georgetown Preps after recent Hilltoppers wins.

A. L. Knapp Tech Tech-Central M. C. A. Quint Central Baltimore Baltimore City College Ed Fagan Eastern Gonsege Ie Western High

Mayer Sold by Red Sox to Browns

Walter Mayer of the Boston American squad has been purchased by the St. Louis Americans, Browns president Phil Ball announced. Mayer starred in the 1915 World Series lineup. The deal was cash only with no figures disclosed. Ensign Ted Cann and Lieut Larry Smart return as recent American ace assets. Columbia's teams plan heavy schedules for a tough indoor season.

Charles Mapes Oxford Cambridge Thames Lake Winnipiscogee Poughkeepsie Joe Lynch St. Louis Walter Mayer Pogtones Phil, Ball Browns Mayer

Right Off the Bat Tigers send contracts to over fifty players

The Tigers have dispatched contracts to more than 50 players as teams plan cuts to reach a fifteen man limit after the season opens. The roundup includes comments from Jennings and reactions to various baseball developments across the leagues plus notes on college and naval teams. Benny Leonard and Johnny Dundee may be matched again soon.

Benny Leonard Johnny Dundee

Big Three Plan 1919 Athletics Conference

At the Harvard Club a triangular conference among Princeton Yale and Harvard discussed 1919 rowing baseball and football plans. Prof Merriman said no details would be released yet but would appear in college papers later. Walter Reed’s basketball team beat Fort Myer 35 to 32 at Fort Myer. Collegians to wrestle: Pennsylvania and Columbia to meet in the Penn gym Friday night.

New York Harvard Princeton Yale Profa Walter Reed Fort Myer Welter foul—Meyerson Neil Hobert Hughes Collegians Pennsylvania Columbia Penn

Dasher Stars as Central Downs Tech 18 to 13

A. L. Kapp reports Charley Dasher scoring 16 points for Central in a floor and foul shooting win over Tech 18 to 13 at Business Gym. Dasher opened with a 12 2 run, Manual Trainers rallied to within one, but Dasher and Central steadied the victory with key baskets. Gosnell and Loehler paced Tech scoring, with ref Fuller and umpire Hughes officiating. periods lasted eight minutes.

A. L. Kapp Charley Dasher Central Tech Dasher Desher Gome Lemon Mr. Hughes

ATHLETE RETIRES WITH RUMORS OF IRISH AMERICAN CLUB RETURN

Ted Meredith has announced retirement from athletics and plans to make his home in New York. Rumors suggest he may compete again with the Irish American Athletic Club. The text lists scholastic standings and technical references but remains unclear on final details.

Ted Meredith New York A. Cc

United States Court of Claims case listings and equity notes

The document records multiple court actions in the United States Court of Claims and Equity Division. It lists active cases, assignments for February, and practitioners for various dockets, including Benjamin Hutchins, Zinkham v Goldsoll, Lane v Newton, and numerous estates and real estate transfers. The entry shows appointments, decrees, and probate matters, with names of attorneys and parties, and calendar assignments for February.

Justice Robb van Gridel Charles C. Heltman Simon Fielshman United States Milwaukee Social Democratic Publishing Company Burleson, I &c Snow H. E. Davis F. D. McKenney Zinkhom Va Goldsoll Laskey Archer Minor Laws Lambert Bailey Dartington Lane Newton Garnett Clement Baker, Gorden— Darlington Heiskell, &c Ve. Curtis, &c. Atoenire Johnson, Heiskell—Clephane Lehnert Olac Sullivan McPernad The Knights of Pythias, &c Grand

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