Griffiths good news from Virginia training camp for Nationals
Reports from Charlottesville show Griffith ecstatic over securing the Virginia training site for a second time. Virginia's weather and fast drying ball field allow outdoor work for Nationals arrival in early March, with Pop Lannigan guiding the squad and manager Griffith to be guest of honor at a Alexandria dinner next week.
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Washington
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Jockey Club Juarez Meets A Record Attendance
In Juarez Paso Texas on January 93 the Jockey Club hosted its most successful meeting to date. Weekday attendance this season greatly surpassed Sunday and holiday crowds from prior years. Racing remained competitive and well run though today a handicap race faced issues from a poor start.
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Pride of Lismers and Florence Roberts Win Fast Race
In the PIRGT event Roberta led early with Double Pride and Florence Roberts, while Trish Gens tleman surged to win. Amen clung to the pack. Other races feature The Cinder, Weyanoke, Amelia B., and Duncraggen in fractional times and multiple runners in each field.
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Good Intent
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Judge Walton
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Cinder
Weyanoke
Kenneth
Amelia B
Bareac
Wentworth
Colquitt
Valletta
Rooster
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Wo Duncraggen
Calothumplan
Sleepland
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Harlem Matd
Guy Spancer
Lady Emilie
Irleh Gentlemen
Florence Roberts
Pride of Asmore
Furlong
Amon
Gemmell
Song of Rocke
Percy Henderson
Marsan
Rena
Compton
Rosenta
Today's Racing Entries Juarez
Entries list five races at Juarez show a mix of horses with weights from 82 to 116 and distances from 1 mile to 7 furlongs. Notable entries include Lehigh Falma Whidden Cliftonan Ben Dick Baker and Royal Mateor in the selling and allowance races.
Spreckela Entry Names Stirring Horse List
A list of entrants and connections for the Spreckela race includes Stella Ward Irish Ann Lehigh Brare Chapultepec Marsala Oakland Gen Marchimont G M Miller Lackrose Cosgrove Orba Smile Col Marchmont John Louts Bulclift and other names. The note from the Enquirer signals a lively field and expected running action today.
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Barbara Lane
Water Lady
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Luke van Zandt
Mycenae
Hatteras
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Clittonian
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Marsala
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Marchimont
G.M. Miller
Lackrose
Cosgrove
Orba Smile
Col
Marchmont
John Louts
Bulclift
Capablanca Leads Tourney with Three Straight Wins
In New York Jose Capablanca the Cuban chess champion defeated Nor man T Whitaker former Penn chess champion to take the national masters tournament lead with a 3 0 score. Whitaker had shown early brilliance but failed to hold the adjourned position. The other adjourned match Harry Kline of Boston versus I Tenenwurzel of New York ended in a 47 move draw. The fourth round is set for tomorrow.
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University of Pennsylvania
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Harry Kline
Boston
I. Tenenwurzel
Boxing Bout Off as Gov Johnson's Son Fails Welterweight Limit
San Francisco January 23 There will be no six round title bout tomorrow night between Ernie Clark amateur welterweight champion of the Pacific coast and Archie Johnson youngest son of Gov Hiram Johnson Johnson weighed in at 148 pounds three pounds over the welterweight limit Clark boxes at 158 pounds and his manager said he could not risk his title against a man ten pounds heavier.
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Snodgrass Signs New Contract with McGraw's Giants
Los Angeles January 2 Fred Snodgrass center fielder of the New York Nationals signs a contract to play under manager McGraw for a substantial increase over last season. The muff that helped cost the team the pennant in the World Series is noted in passing.
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Fred Snodgrass
New York Nationals
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Willard Breaks Hand Forcing Fight Postponement
Chicago reports Jess Willard broke a bone in his right hand while defeating Frank Bauer in Fort Wayne last night. The injury will idle him for at least a month and cancel the planned bout with Dan Daly in Philadelphia next Saturday night.
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Release Rule Clarified by National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati Ohio January 23 The national baseball commission set aside the release of Player Yants by the Chicago National League club to New Orleans holding it to the law The commission issued a notice interpreting the release of drafted players It requires notifying the national association secretary the drafting league president and the national commission within ten days after notice if the player is claimed by the club drafting or any other club in the national association If no claim is made the releasing club may dispose of the player A major league club must enter a contract with drafted players If a national association club claims the player a check for the player must be sent within five days and forwarded to the releasing club through proper channels
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Polo Association Announces US Polo Team Eligibles
The Polo Association revealed the invited players for preliminary eliminations to select the American team for the international polo contest next June. Names include Devereux Milburn Lawrence Waterbury J M Waterbury L E Stoddard Malcolm Stevenson C Co Rumsey J B Phipps H C Phipps R Agassiz Joshua Crane F P Kane W Harrison and R L Montagne. The first set of trials will be at Lakewood on the private polo grounds of George Gould with the match on April 1.
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Phillies Set for Camp in Southern Pines Training Camp
The Philadelphia National League team will train at Southern Pines North Carolina, leaving February 4 for the camp. The Philadelphia Americans depart the same day for San Antonio Texas. Wallace F. Shultz, pitcher, was sold to the Sacramento club of the Pacific Coast League.
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Jeannette to Fight Johnson in Paris Bout Planned
New York report details Dan McKerrick arranging a Paris June 24 bout between James Jeannette and Jack Johnson. Johnson signs to meet Jeannette, with McKerrick planning fights against Carpentier, McGoorty, Houck, Wells, and Welch in Europe and England. Johnson seeks to leave the country for Paris, subject to federal approval.
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al Palzer
Jack Johnson
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Willie Lewis
Adrien Hogan
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Leo Houck
Forty-fourth Street Sporting Club
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Bombadier Wells
Freddie Welch
Wells
Junther McCarty
Welch
Packey McFarland
Jos Rivers
Jack Brittog
Leach Cross
Down the Alleys Baker Signs His Contract
London libel case before February 11 concerns Tom O Rourke a New York boxing promoter and his alleged discreditable practices in major bouts including Walcott Lavigne in San Francisco Sharkey Corbett in New York and Dixon McGovern in New York in 1900. Boxing accuses him of betraying clients and betting for the other side claiming bogus contests and fraud in management.
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New York
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Lenox Athletic Club
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Easy for Y Regulars Rout Bull Moosers 41 to 16
The Y regulars dominated the Bull Moosers scoring 41 to 16 in a high class game. The Bull Moosers lineup included Henry Sanderson, while Edward Weinberg, Battle Creek first baseman, was sold to Louisville after a 38‑season batting performance.
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Louisville
Battle Creek
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Edward Weinberg
Louisville American Association
Gilchrist Named Navy Captain Elect for Next Season
Annapolis Md Jan 3 K P Gilchrist right end and sec ond class member and a Missourian was elected captain of the Naval Academy football team for next season Peter Rodes who captained and played quarterback last season and has another year at the academy declined to serve and Gilchrist was chosen Gilchrist won his place as right end during his first year at the academy He played quarterback the next season and last season returned to his old position He is a strong cool headed leader The election was postponed until a later date because Capt Rodes went to the naval hospital for an operation on his nose He has now recovered
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K. P. Gilchrist
Peter Rodes
Academy
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Naval Hospital
Georgetown Loses Dailey as Athletics Director
Vincent Dailey, captain of Georgetown’s 1910 and 1911 football teams and supervisor of athletics, resigned to focus on his family business in Brockport New York. The university considers candidates including Jimmy Walsh and John Langan while evaluating the next season’s football schedule and coach.
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'Toots' Shultz Sent to Minor Club by Phillies
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia January 22. Toots Shultz once a high priced college pitcher failed in major league ranks due to training rule issues. He was released to the Sacramento team after clashing with management over contract figures and discipline. Phillies plan to train at Southern Pines this season.
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Murphy Relapse Halves College Track Plans
Philadelphia January reports say Mike Murphy suffered a serious relapse and cannot return north this spring. Acting coach Haydock takes charge as the university tracks team plans a busy spring with meets against Columbia Yale Harvard Cornell Georgetown and Buffalo while uncertainty at Murphy looms over the late season schedule.
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ARMY-NAVY GAME RECEIPTS DISTRIBUTE FUNDS
Dr J William White chaired the UPenn committee that raised 12010.47 for each of the Navy and Army Relief Societies from one third of the tickets of the November game at Franklin Field. The funds support widows and orphans, with totals exceeding 100000 since 1903.
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United States Navy Relief Society
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University of Pennsylvania
Smith Defeats McClusky in Oakland Heavyweight Bout
In Oakland California on January 3 Gunboat Smith defeated Al McClusky of New York in a heavyweight fight halted by police in the third round after McClusky was cut.
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Gunboat" Smith
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Tecks Shoes and P-B Sale Offer Hotens Up Washington
Lateber Bruyal PCo WEY announces sale prices on Teck Shoes and Parker-Bridget’s stock. Teck Shoes touted for superior points, with Russet and Gun-metal options. Special lot tecks at 3.95 as part of broader P-B sale on suits and overcoats, with satisfaction guarantee.
Track Team Plans Regimental Meet Trip to St Louis
The squad will gather middle West top track men for a regimental meet and March 15 in St. Louis for the Missouri Athletic Club meet. Coach Haydock aims to have Ted Meredith and Don Lippincott ready and, with other intercollegiate stars, the trip seeks to give novices broad experience for outdoor work.
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Kid Egan Favored To Beat Daly In Baltimore Bout
Kid Egan the Washington featherweight is a slight betting favorite over native knockout Johnny Daly in the Broadway Athletic Club star event at the Bohemian Hall on Broadway near Eager Street. Daly’s backers expect a quick knockout if one occurs as Daly has a powerful haymaker and is in strong form after a Philadelphia visit.
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