Horsemen Prepare for Spring Racing Season in Maryland
Baltimore February 20 1917 horsemen in this region ready for a six week countdown to the season opening April 2 at Bowie then to Havre de Grace and Pimlico. Bowie hosts about 40 horses wintered there with ample training and ships ten carloads to Bowie after New Orleans with Habana imports to follow. Eddie McBride trains at Gentlemen's Driving Park with a strong string including 3 year old Reprobate and several yearlings. MccBride also fields Pek Fennell imported by Maintenon and two fillies Raplad Water and Chucununda among his 2 year olds headed to Bowie.
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Bowie
Havre de Grace
Pimlico
Maryland
New Orleans
Habana
Eddie McBride
Gentlemen’s Driving Park
Huis
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Hnels
Sam
Cwtmiper
Saratoga
Ballot
Pek Fennell
Maintenon
Raplad Water
Chucununda
May Run Baseball Camp Plans In Sonoma Country
Negations are under way for purchase from Parente of a 120 acre tract at El Verano Sonoma county Cal near Boyes Springs for a health farm and training camp for ball players. Blankenship may become proprietor of the enterprise.
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Elif Blankensh'p
Ous Parente
el Verano
Sonoma County
Cal
Boyes Springs
Quints In Double Header At Philo Sigma League
In Philo Sigma League action Chi meets Sigma and Pi faces Alpha Beta at the boys department M A gymnasium. The first game starts at 7 30 PM with Pi unbeaten this season. Syracuse University baseball opens its 1917 schedule on a southern trip facing Navy Catholic University and Virginia. Joe Patchen the renowned pacer dies at Midfield farm aged 28. American Trotting Association adopts uniform racing rules for national circuit compatibility.
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Sigma
M. A. Gymnasium
Syracuse
C.u
Syracuse University
Navy
Catholic University
Virginia
Racing Entries for Multiple Claiming and Handicap Races
Racing entries list six races for 3 year olds and up, with claiming distances from 3 furlongs to 5 furlongs and a handicap for 2 year olds and up. Names such as Odda and Ends, Moonlighter, Captain Elliott, Mazurka, Jim Hutch, Teeto, and Golden Last appear among entries with weights and abbreviations, weather is clear and track fast.
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Captain Elliott
Sweets
King Stalwart
Jim Hutch
Lockland
Hammerkop
Teeto
Odd Cross
Golden Ruby
Benstien
Jim Ray
Mazurka
Tezet Bey
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Onar
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bin Wiley
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Sobel
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Malabar
Maxim's Choice
Maurice Herford Dead Dog Fancier and Boxing Figure
Maurice J. Herford a Baltimore dog fancier and sportsman died this morning at 43 after a brief illness. Born in Baltimore he specialized in Boston terriers and English pointers and owned prize-winning thoroughbreds. He helped form the Eureka Athletic Club with his brother Al, one of the country’s notable boxing organizations, and aided fighters Joe Gans and Young Peter Jackson to success.
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Maurice J. Herford
Mr. Herford
al” Herford
Eureka Athletic Club
Maurice Herford
Joe Gans
Peter Jackson
Racing Results From the Day’s Card At Track Meet
Summary of multiple races with 2-year-olds to 8-year-olds. Winners include Red Rover in race one and Hops in race two. Horses listed with odds, runners, time figures, and other entrants.
Business Beats Tech in Scholastic Final
Business defeats Manual Trainers 17 to 12 in the final scholastic game of the high school league at the Y M C A court. Business repeats as winner, Tech uses second string before substitutions shift momentum, while Wise McDonald and Perley lead scorers with several field goals and free throws.
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Essex
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Myers
Chnelder
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J. Pfeiffer
Hil
MA League Joins Intercity as YMCA Hopes Growth
The Young Men's Hebrew Association baseball team led by Harry Shalin joins the Mid dle Atlantic League with teams in Norfolk Richmond and Washington. Schedule lists games from May to August across Washington Richmond Norfolk and Baltimore Philadelphia New York. Virginia defeats Wake Forest 38 to 18 in Charlottesville with Ingle shining. scoring details and foul shots noted.
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Richmond
Washington
Edward Rosenbaum
Baltimore
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New York
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Charlottesville
Virginia
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Ingle
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Boxing Measure Beaten in Indiana Law Fight
Indiana lower house fails third reading on boxing bill to legalize certain matches. Northwestern University reports disastrous February exams harming athletic prospects. several team captains declared ineligible and others to be graded. Independent promoter Fred Lumley notes George McCrea could set endurance records if conditions allow. Cearl Morris vows to walk to Oklahoma if Moran rematch goes badly. North Carolina bill to ban Sunday golf dies in House. Pat Moore breaks arm in Memphis bout with Jack Wolf. Frankie Callahan defeats Johnny Dundee in Brooklyn. Oklahoma interscholastic track to replace hammer with javelin. Race purses total nearly four million across fifty states.
Terms Fail to Suit Alexander Who Visits Phillies' President
Philadelphia, Feb. 20. Grover Cleveland Alexander emerged from a lengthy talk with Phillies President Baker and said no contract was signed and no nearer agreement. Alexander stood firm at 16 000, while Baker said 10 000 was all they could offer. Holdouts like Rixey and others signed, Eddie Burns to sign a two year deal, as circus offerlifts circulated.
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Peck Five Champion Seeks Games After Near-Season Finish
Peck Memorial Chapel defeated Northminister at the YMCA by 40 to 26 to close its Sunday School Basketball League schedule with ten straight wins. Three teams dropped out, ending the season early, leaving Peck with open dates and a call for Independent teams. Address H. L. Haller, 2903 N Street NW.
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Peck Memorial Chapel
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H. L. Haller
N Street Northwest
All-Star School Quints Selections Revealed
The Post names its top high school basketball quintets with reasons for picks and a review of the series that ended yesterday. First quint includes Catlin Tech Solomon Central forwards Fabb Tech center D Pfeiffer Tech and Long Central guards. Second quint features Daley Central Thomas Eastern forwards Chamberlaine Western center Schneider Tech and Newman Eastern guards.
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Tech
Solomon
Fabb
D. Pfeiffer
Long
Daley
Thomas
Chamberlaine
Western
Schneider
Newman
Eastern
Coaches Deplore Handicapping Postponed Action
Washington area college and school coaches met in the Munsey building to discuss handicapping seen as biased toward Johns Hopkins in the Georgetown indoor meet. Youths from Georgetown, Maryland State, Central and Western high schools attended with other schools pledging support. Late season timing and Baltimore meet entries prevent immediate steps this year. another session is planned after March 2 to address reforms for next season.
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Munsey
Georgetown
Satuida
Tohns
Hopkins
Maryland
Central
Western High
Baltimore
George Washington
Noted athlete Linley dies at 39 in Bridgeport
Joseph Linley former world champion amateur bicyclist and holder of the 10 mile unpaced record dies at his Bridgeport home aged 39. He rode 10 miles in 21 minutes 23 seconds on May 29 1890 in New Haven a mark never equaled born in Sheffield England. St Albans defeats Western High in basketball on their floor with seniors 26 to 13 and juniors 28 to 12.
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Conn
Joseph Linley
New Haven
Linley
Sheffield
England
ST. Alban’s. St. Alban's
Western High
Alexander Named as Addtional East Tennis Team Member
Fred B. Alexander of New York is named as an extra on the East tennis team for the Los Angeles matches March 9 and 10. Connie Doyle of this city remains a member, with Bertram Prentice Theodore Roosevelt Pell George Myers Church and Harold Throckmorton also listed. Western lineup undecided but likely includes William M. Johnston Clarence J. Griffin and John R. Strachan.
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Fred B. Alexander
New York
Connie” Doyle
Los Angeles
Bertram
Prentice
Theodore Roosevelt Pell
George Myers Church
Tenafly
N. J
Harold Throckmorton
Elizabeth
William M. Johnston
Clarence J. Griffin
John R. Strachan
Fact-Men Advice Prompt Sparks Action Across Crowds
Hundreds follow guidance to act now after receiving the advisory message. Authorities urge timely compliance and warn of potential consequences for those delaying. Local officials emphasize collective impact and immediate participation. Community leaders express cautious optimism about improved outcomes.
McLoughlin Bundy and Wayne in San Francisco Trio
In San Francisco the figures Maurice E. Mc Loughlin Thomas C Bundy and Claude A Wayne of Los Angeles are identified as participants in the event. Their roles and the event's context are noted with emphasis on regional ties and professional affiliations.
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Maurice E. McLoughlin
Thomas C. Bundy
Claude A. Wayne
Los Angeles
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