Intercollegiate and scholastic track meet set for tomorrow night
Athletes from schools and clubs converge on Convention Halls for a joint intercollegiate and scholastic carnival. About 270 runners train daily as managers Foley and staff prepare ushers and crowd flow. Notable events include a two mile clash between George Washington and local college runners, plus relays among Columbia Y M C A Episcopal High School and Woodberry Forest. George W Orton joins officials, bringing long distance expertise.
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Foley
Charlottesville
George Washington
Washington
Virginia
Columbia Athletic Club
Tapal Yo M. C. A
Eastern
Episcopal High
Georgetown Prep
Western High School
Georgetown Preps
Western High
George W. Orton
University of Pennsylvania
Orton
Pennsylvania
Barred for doping horses at Oakland track
S M Williams and Co racing string warned off Oakland track after stewards found evidence of stimulant administration on Arrahgowan. Entries of Williams horses will be refused and the firm’s horses ordered from Emeryville for racing in the best interests of the sport. Cleveland players head to Hot Springs for spring training with Bernhart in charge and a full squad including Bemis, Buehlow, Joss, Bernhard, Townsend, Hess, and Terner.
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S. M. Williams & Co
Oakland Track
San Francisco
Oakland
Arrahgowan
Emeryville
Cleveland
Springs
Ohio
Hot Springs
Ark
Atlanta
Bernhart
Bemis
Bueloa
Joss
Bernhard
Townsend
Hess
Terner Tsykler Broadus
St. Louis
Moore
Ban Johnson hints at suspensions over minor league cover ups
Cincinnati February 22 Ban Johnson after a conference with Garry Herrmann and John KE Bruce of the national baseball commission indicated several major league managers may have used fake purchases from minor teams to shield players. He warned that penalties, possibly six months away from the game, would follow if charges prove true. The names of suspects were not released. Herrmann said the commission has definite information on one case and is pursuing others.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Ban Johnson
Garry Herrmann
John KE. Bruce
National Baseball Commission
Johnson
Herrmann
Princeton Tigers Schedule Sets Thirty-Two Games for Season
Princeton University announces a 32 game baseball schedule for the coming season, adding a second Harvard game with one in Princeton and one in Cambridge. The Tigers meet the Boston National League club for the first time, with games listed from March 24 through June 16 against NYU, Uranus, Trinity, Dickinson, Fordham, Virginia, Georgetown, Lafayette, Cornell, Brown, Pennsylvania, Amherst, Exeter, Lawrenceville, Harvard, Dartmouth, Penn State, Yale, and others.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University Baseball Management
Tne
Harvard
Cambridge
Tigers
New York University
Uranus
Trinity
Dickinson
Fordham
Boston National League
Annapolis
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Washington American League
Washington
Georgetown
Georgetownat
Brown
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Amherst
Cornell
Lawrenceville
Andover
Dartmouth
Pennsylvania State
Yale
New Haven
Williema
New York
Chevy Chase Hounds Enjoy Rainy Fox Chase
A small party rode with the Chevy Chase hounds despite rain, starting from the kennels and reaching Garrett Park. The drag covered a noted local course with two live foxes raised and chased for half an hour before cover. Senator Newlands will host the Woodley Lane run next Saturday morning. Participants included the Peruvian Minister Mr Pardo on Free State, Mr Chester Ixerr on a hunter from Warrenton, Mr Jack Palmer on Red Wex, Kinney Palmer on Helen, Hubsey Owen on Mumblety Jack, Acting Master 2 H Johnston on Belairs, and the huntsman.
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Chevy Chase
Garrett Park
Newlands
Woodley Lane
Pardo
Free State
Dulaney
Uppervilla
Chester Ixerr
Warrenton
Jack Palmier
Kinney Palmer
Helen
Hubsey Owen
H. Johnston
Belairs
Huntsman
Speed Races At Rink Open In City
The first roller skating races in years were held at Convention Hall rink with small fields. Notable results include Reed winning three-mile novice in 15.07.3, Longford two-mile novice in 9.07.8, McElroy one-mile novice in 4.31, Goodman/Harkness two-mile open in 12.00, Capital Athletic Club relay in 10:15, Roberts open one-mile in 4:05, Sherwood/Thompson three-mile professional in 12:48.4, an exhibition mile won by Joe Quirk with Grent as referee. Frank Worn and Charles Hackenschmidt set to meet February 23 in catch-as-catch-can, best two of three.
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Convention Hall
Robert Reed
G. I. Longford
T. W. McElroy
F. B. Goodman
D. M. Harkness
Capital Athletic Club
Wisconsin Athletic Club
S. R. Roberts
Irving Plant
H. H. Sherwood
Harry Thompson
Joe Quirk
William Grent
Baltimore
National Stakes features heavy disqualifications at New Orleans
New Orleans racing card highlights the National Stakes for two year olds at half a mile. Blue Dale wins after Karama is disqualified for fouling Lens. Nicol receives eight days suspension and a $100 fine for rough riding. Thistle Do wins the George Washington Handicap and other races list multiple contenders and results.
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Thistle Do
New Orleans
Karama
Lens
Blue Dale
Bosserman
Alma Dufour
Garnish
Margaret M
Nicol
Modred
Prince Brutus
Robin Hood
Folly Prim
Python
Wild Range
Trouvere
Moderator
Little Wally
Tripoli
Red Man
Sam Hoffheimer
Tammany
Alma Dutour
Shawana
Post
Holverman
Judge Treen
Black Flag
Preciosa II
Philie
Tryon
Dominis
Safety Light
Juba
Orient
Samotion
John Garner
Limerick Irl
Bisque
Gold Proof
Woodlawn
Prince of Pless
Snyder fillies win Martha Washington Stakes at Fair Grounds
Bemay and Mintberia, two year old fillies from Snyder & Co., finished first and second in the Martha Washington Stakes at half a mile worth 1060 dollars. Elsie Janis was a betting favorite second choice, while Logistua and Third Alarm were other winning favorites. The day featured multiple races with varying odds and times, including a breakdown of Sir Hugh in the second race.
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New Orleans
Snyder & Co
Bemay
Mintberia
Fair Grounds
Snyder
Elsie Janis
Logistua
Third Alarm
Sir Hugh
J. C. Clem
Deux ‘Temps
Safeguard
Trersachs
Hequest
Norwood Ohio
Buttercup
Logistilla
Mintberla
Wisle Janis
Ransum
Budapest
Creola Girl
Taira Aldrin
Hocus Pocus
Stoner Hill
Billy
Carrell
Lord Kent
Atwood
Dapple Gold
Lemon Girl
Frank Rice
van Hope
Attraction
Tribee Hl
Frank Green
Araho
Borghesi Wins Ascot Cup at Fast Two Miles
Borghesi carried 148 pounds to victory in the Ascot Cup two miles, clocking 3 27 3 4, five and a quarter seconds faster than the previous Ascot record and within 1 1/5 seconds of the world mark set by Judge Deming in 1898 at Oakland. Chimney Sweep won the mile handicap in 1:381 2, a track record, with four favorites triumphing. Weather was clear and the track fast as the day offered multiple races with notable times and placings.
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Los Angeles
Borghesi
Ascot and
Judge Deming
Oakland
Gold Rose
King of Spates
Alonza
O Commida
Earry Frower
Nerska
Indunde
Hot Cakes
Blanche C
Sitty
Rubbnon
Charles Green
Secom
Ossian
Babe B
Desmages
Miss Betty
Foncasta
Dewey
Chali
Hedrick
Gilpin
Lora Badge
Yellpe Lnego Alec
Alsono
Tendercrest
Millie Spencer
Susia Christian
San Luisian
Smithy Kane
Utzzla Albertine
Bonnie Reg
Handy Andy
Good Luck Wins the California Derby at Oakland
San Francisco reports a large holiday crowd witnessed the California Derby in Oakland where Good Luck claimed the win, with Hammeraway as a close stablemate. The program also noted Young Pilgrim’s upset in the second race and listed results for the day’s other events and runtimes.
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Young Pilgrim
Oakland
San Francisco
Hammeraway
Pilgrim
Sam J Imaries
Futelity Course
Lord Nelson
Fred Dent
Rugile Lady
Pentagon
Tavorn
Dangerous Girl
Smiler
Prince Magnet
Bu‘eolie
Yo San
the Reprobate
Blumenthal
Jim
Bei Reed
Delage
Nealon
Equorum Rez
W. Barr
Rey del Mundo
Tenordale
Lnck
Matt Hogan
Proftable
Seritt Quetm
Dusty Miller Wins Tight One and Quarter Mile Race
Time was 1.31 percent and the field included Chief Bush Ma Mcgregor Royal Ref and Dueist among others. In the sixth race over one and one quarter miles Dusty Miller led at 3 to 1. Preservator paid 1 to 1 and was second while Medicum 11 to 1 finished third with Mr Farnum Invictus also racing.
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Chief Bush
Mcgregor
Royal Ref
Dueist
Dusty Miller
Preservator
Medicum
Mr. Farnum
Invictus
Radtke Wins Four More at Oaklawn Meeting
Radtke extended his Oaklawn dominance at Hot Springs by riding four winners from seven mounts, bringing his total to eighteen wins in twenty-nine starts. Legates, odds-on in race four, was defeated by Los Angeleno by five lengths. other winners included Mordella in race one, Jacomo in race two, Red Leaf in race three, Lazelle in race five, and Barbados in race six with detailed times and placing for each event.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Radtke
Oaklawn
Legates
Los Angeleno
Mordella
Samerson
Binwawi
Irk
Red Leaf
Rather Royal
Toby "Tosa
Charlie Thompson
Legatee
Athena
Payne
Lazelle
Bob May
Disky
Viperine
Lecullous
Lily Brook
Water Mirror
Merv Primm
Barbados
Stand Pat
Bandillo
Aggie Lewis
Aten
Sneer
T. J. Powell
Peggy
Pattonville
New Orleans Fair Grounds Racing Entries A Packed Card
Race by race entries from New Orleans Fair Grounds and City Park listing horses, weights, and purses across six meets. Includes notable entries such as Water Lake, Clara Maxim, Winifreda, King Leopold, and Shenandoah with weights from 26 to 135. Multiple venues show long fields for sprints and routes, with selling and handicap conditions across seven races at varied distances.
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Orleans
Fair Grounds
Dennis Sullivan
Profane
Chauncey Qlentz
J. H
Montgomery
Terrig
Santa Susanna
Water Lake
Clara Maxim
Winifreda
Black Emanuel
Beatrice II
Friction
Dorothy M
Susanna H
Bitter Miss
Helen Lucas
King Leopold
George II
Balazilia
Miss Hynes
Latheron
Maverick
Gallant
Red Raven
Fenian
Stockwood
Last Cherry
Lady Wihel
Onle
Shenandoah
Sonowa Belle
Avoid
Safeguard
King of the Valley
Jerry Lynch
Sincerity Belle
Beechwood
Flavigny
New Orleans
City Park
Chambler
Approbation
Knockicky
Beau Brummel
Royal Palm
Big Hand
McIntyre
Captain Tate
Charley Ward
Tom Morgan
Nicotine
George Doucher
Prophetess
Betsy Binford
Justice
Bronzewing
Liberty Mo
Little Grant
Mary Worth
Taplola
Knowledge
Trepan
Gaid Monk
Dungannon
Lady Mistake
Thistle Heather
del Carina
St. Joseph
Minnie Adams
Kargut
Sage
Clovernook
Rockaway
Jack Adams
Lyman
Hay
April Shower
Little Bikin
Labor
the Gleam
Rian
Flying Charcoal
Fusurtha
Ambertta
Tole
Clover Hampton
Thora Lee
Monet
John Carroll
Jack Dylan
Pretorius
Telephone
Astarita
Billy Handsel
Nattie Bunippo
Meadow Breeze
Lieutenant Rice
Bert Osra
Miss Layman
Cygnet
the Way
Hershman
Hulda
Florence May
Cascine
Capltano
Merry Acrobat
Covina
Monocnord
Immortelle
Webherfields
Ganxtlda
Heart of Hyacinth
Creel
Mandina
Helen
Woggle Bug
Spring races planned at Cumberland Park in Nashville
Tennessee Breeders' Association after electing officers plans a spring race meeting at Cumberland Park from April 11 to 21. Agreement with State Fair Association now controls the property and dates assigned by the American Turf Association have been accepted. Entries close March 8.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Breeders’ Association
Cumberland Park
State Fair Association
American Turf Association
Gtake
Perientee
Horse Racing Names List From A Mixed Card Scramble
A long OCR style list of numerous horse names and people appears without a narrative. The fragment reads like a catalog of entrants or participants including King Leopold Chamblet Liberty Mo Miss Strome and many others, interspersed with place names and trackers. The piece lacks coherent event details or outcomes.
Governor's War on Track in New Hampshire Races
Gov. John McLane seeks Supreme Court opinion on track pool selling and betting risks in Salem races. He notes potential need for a special legislative session if prohibited by law, amid a push by the New Hampshire Sunday-school Association. The New England Breeders' Club runs the meet under Jockey Club jurisdiction, with $500,000 invested in the course.
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Concord
N. H
Salem
New Hampshire Sunday-school Association
John McLane
Supreme Court of the State
Supreme Court
New England Breeders' Club
Jockey Club
Breeders’ Club
United States
William KE. Chandler
Tucker
Dartmouth College
Thomas Chalmers
Manchester
Andrew Miller
New York
Harry Payne Whitney
Fine Array of Toy Dogs at Boston Beach Show
Boston today featured a diverse dog display by the New England Kennel Club with bulldogs and collies on view. English toy spaniels won multiple ribbons including Dreamword in orange and white. Mrs. R. Lobban and others collected prizes in toy spaniels. Middlesex Hunt of Lincoln claimed top prize in English fox hounds. Dr. A. C. Hefsen ger and Mrs. K. F. Lewis won in American-bred fox hounds.
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Boston
New England Kennel Club
R. Lobban
Newark
N. J
Dreamword
B. W. Clark
Egypt
Mass
Anna B. Lewis
Lansdowne
Middlesex Hunt
Lincoln
A. C. Hefsenger
Portsmouth
N. H
K. F. Lewis
Attell Retains Title in Fifteen Round Chelsea Bout
Abe Attell of San Francisco defeated Jimmy Walsh of Newton in a fifteen round fight at the Lincoln Athletic Club Chelsea Massachusetts. Attell won by decision though neither fighter scored a knockdown. Walsh was cut and bloodied while Attell stayed largely unscathed and pulled ahead after the eighth round.
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Chelsea
Mass
Abe Attell
San Francisco
Jimmy Walsh
Newton
Lincoln Athletic Club
Walsh
Attell
Mack defeats Crowley in fifteen round boxing match
Young Mack of Chester Pa won a well earned decision over Ed Crowley of Washington after fifteen fast rounds at the New Era Athletic Club in Baltimore on Feb 22. Mack dominated from start to finish despite heavier opponent’s resilience and, after early body punishment, shifted to the face in round five. Referee Hughey McGovern oversaw the bout, with next card featuring Phil McGovern against young Britt.
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Teelal
Washington Post
Baltimore
Young Mack
Chester
Ed Crowley
Washington
Mack
Crowley
Hughey McGovern
Phil McGovern
Young Britt
Gans Proposes Charity Bout If He Fights Britt Again
Joe Gans sends a letter to San Francisco newspapers offering a rematch with Britt. He suggests the fire and police departments obtain a mayoral permit to run the show, with all proceeds split by outcome and donated to charities if he wins. He notes he lacks funds for training and insists bets be declared off before the bout.
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San Francisco
Joe Gans
Britt
William
Hackett and Alexander Reach Indoor Doubles Final
Hackett and Alexander, Yale and Princeton veterans, advance to the final of the national indoor lawn tennis doubles at Seventh Regiment Armory after winning the semi final 6-4 6-2. Other results include Fisher defeating Wright, Grant beating Cragin by default, and Westfall topping Tallet.
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Hackett
Alexander
New York
Seventh Regiment Armory
Yale
Princeton
Edwin P. Fisher
West Side
Irving ¢. Wright
Boston
Wylie C. Grant
Arthur
Cragin
H. BD. Westfall
Brooklyn
Hugh Tallent
E. P. Fisher
A. M. Louis Bond
Hamilton Gronge
Wylis C Grant
Robert T. Brown
A. B. Eovibond
Seventh Regiment
Hamilton Grange
Robert Bryan
Morris
Clark
Siwonty Lawn Tennis Club
Wile C. Grant
Irving C. Wright
A. L. Hoskins
Dr. A. P. Hawk
Philadelphia
T. R. Pell
H. F. Aiking
F. N. Hall
J. N. Grayhurst
H. H. Hackett
Lovibond
Grant
Wright
J. M. Stelnacher
FE. S. H. Pendergast
West Bide
Pell
Allen
Outdoor Field Games Highlight Bloomingdale Meet
Washington's Birthday outdoor track events conducted by Bloomingdale Athletic Club yielded Bloomingdale dominance led by Henry Hennig who won multiple events including the running broad jump and stood out in the cross country. Greenwich A C and North Capitol M B Church clubs posted several top finishes while Hennig led the cross country to a Bloomingdale one two.
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Washington
Bloomingdale Athletic Club
Wink Lt
Grad Wich Athletic Club
Tugone Hannan
St. Martin's Thurehant Hse
Mearres Kelcher
Henry Hennig
Met
Young and Catley
F. Hennig
Bloomingdale
Hennig
Wed
Greene and AL
Herd
Greenwich A
H. Hennig
Bloomiedale
Worley
Blacmegdale
Greenwich A. C
H. Hiennig
Bloomingdaret
Greenwek A. C
Ralay
E. Miller
H. Keane
Appleman
Nichols
Ho Henuts
Greenwich
Muller, Vatey
Ers
Harpin
Trrookland
St. Mars Church
FL. Hennig
Bloomingdale Club
Tomphins
Maorege
Payne Whitney Beats M Bartlett In Tough Racquet Match
First round at the national racquet championship on the Boston court saw Payne Whitney of New York defeat M Bartlett of the Boston Tennis and Racquet Club in a closely contested match. Austin Potter of Boston won to meet Lawrence Waterbury in the second round, with other early results showing Boston and New York players advancing in straight sets or tight battles.
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Payne Whitney
M. Bartlett
Boston
New York
Cass
Boston Auweur Association
MT Bartlett
Austin Potter
P. D. Hamlin
Chicago
Lawrence
Waterbury
Austin Pottec
Gristen
P.O. Mamiin
H. D Scot
A. Collis
G. Winslow
H. P. Gregg
Philadelphia
G. G
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Ayer
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SQ Lous
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Seling
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Arthur Rosenfeld
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Mart Gentry
Bandillo and
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Rosalyn, Va
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Keeley Institute
North Capital Street
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Belus
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