Independence day races at Forest villa thrill locals with a mile of mishaps
A large crowd attended Independence Day races at Forest Villa where Sailor Wilkes won a special in straight heats despite a mule misstep. The pony races provided amusement as two Lippett ponies dumped riders and stopped, sharing misfortune. Other events included five heats and a free-for-all with notable runners such as Miss Kremlin and Von March, while Alice M. dominated the free-for-all.
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Forestvilla
Wilkes
Straleht
A& Mule
Frank Lippett
Ag Y
Pater Ford
B. G
Saltor Wilkes
Hereford
Miss Kremlin
B. m
Kemp
Austral. Jr
Leopiey
Little Beas
A. Leopley
Ch. m
Love
Allee M
von March
Andrew B
Piaich
Ricer
Thomas
W. E. Miller
Haskl
Alice M
Wiiaon
Bryan
Clark
Nary
Stockholm Stadium gains prestige for Olympic events
Stockholm unveils a 25,000 seat stadium built in Swedish style with royal viewing rooms, four portals, and open arena under a curved brick frame. The enduring program includes javelin, running events, swimming, diving, and a star-spangled banner display as Sweden hosts the July games with strong crowds anticipated daily. Eynon Jr. wins early in golf section. program lists dates, events, and metric to yard conversions for the Stockholm schedule.
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Stockholm
Torsport
United States
London
Shepperd Bush
Thhe
Gustav
Nant
Mers Gust
Eadie B. Eynon, Jr
Columsee Oe Anne Gate Mier
Bia Club
Javolin
Varnihg
Hignon
Saetesa
Noster Ser Tusere
Falney
Tess
Saly
Dr. BP
EB. Brengle
Eynon
Gywaseh
Diacus
Adel
Hurdies
John C. Davidson
M. A
CIA
G. A
Taonthg
Davidson
George P. James
M. EB
A. Winter
James
Eadie B. Bynon, Jr
Lndies
Santa
Wilber Keblinger
OD Lawrence
H. ©. Chamberlain
George E. Truett
Henry
Arkwn
A. D. Merrith
Therater Drom
Hodgers
Pele George M McClelland
John B Wilk Charles Earl
Norma W. Mcrean
Eddie B. Eynon
Ve. A
Clark
A. Water
Buhyman
Catlett
M. E. Danforth
van Leer
Dan K. Teckson
Paris E. Brengle
George B. Trott
Ithbald
Marlow
John P. Lawrence
Lansing Track Record Broken in Grand Circuit Trials
July 4 at Lansing Michigan featured four top events of the Grand Circuit preliminary meet. Gold Seal of Indiana set a local track record pacing a mile in 2:06%4 while Queen Worthy won the 2:34 class with a 2:11 figure. Anvil and Mollie Daring claimed their respective trots and Pacers. The meet highlighted favorites in 2:2 trot 2:06 pace and 2:08 trot as Jim Logan led the opening heat. Porky Flynn, recent arrival from Australia, checked in Boston healthily.
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Lansing
Mich
Gold Seal
Indiana
Queen Worthy
Lord Guy
Thacker
Fanny Stanton
Axworthy
Murphy
Lord Guyton
B. H
Brady
Todd
Dean
Jim Lowen
B. de Byarles Pety
Montgomery
Gi Beal
B. m
Kebi
Valent Vincent
Geers
Rit Cheeney
Be. m
Fleming
Bag Fair Maiden
Swance
Goodwyn
Zappace
Zappace—Burse
Molly Detling
Hasbrop
Chere Paul
B. Mm
Peateck
Fenny Stanton
Br. m
Dodge
Captain's Team Triumphs In Rock Creek Cricket Match
The Washington Cricket Club beat the captain's eleven by 41 to 1. Rose and Morton starred with bowling and runs while John Morton took six wickets for ten runs. A large crowd enjoyed the match at Rock Creek park and next faces Son of St George of Baltimore.
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Washington Cricket Club
Rock Creek Park Grounds
Rose
John Morton
Wil Reeve
Duncan Morton
John Roberts
Arthur Wright
Dr. J. & Cannon
Capt. Rose
St. George
Baltimore
Rock Creek Park
Falla
Schuylkill
Philadelphia
Encouraging Young Ball Players Across Washington Fans
The piece defends young players from ridicule when joining the New York club and stresses they should be given chances to develop. It cites Ty Cobb as a model of perseverance, notes missteps by minor leaguers, and urges managers to use regu lars sparingly while highlighting the growing presence of women fans at games.
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Boas
New York
Ty Cobb
Daya
O'Dowd
Martin
Cobb
Feer
Zamesz
Washington
Huggins Aims to Take Managerial Post With Cardinals
St Louis infielder Miller Huggins, noted for his clever play and game study, seeks a chance to manage. He has Bresnahan’s permission to negotiate a trade that would clear the way for him to lead the club, with Magee moving to second base if the deal goes through.
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St. Louis
Miller Huggins
St. Louis Cardinals
Huggins
Roger Bresnahan
Magee
Frailey Wins Electric Handicap Medal at Chevy Chase
C L Frailey posted a net 62 to win the eclectic handicap medal at Chevy Chase club yesterday with a gross 76 and handicap of 4. Gen B M Weaver took second with net 66 on a 76 gross. Morven Thompson Samus Dar ell Col McCain led third with 68 in 3% holes. Others scoring well included Col Worthington L Heap Rudolph Kauffmann E M Talcott and Rep Nicholas Longworth. Allan Lord and Col T N McAboy tied for first in the 14 holes handicap contest finishing 2 down to par.
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Chevy Chase
C. L. Frailey
Chevy Chase Club
B. M. Weaver
Morven Thompson
Samus Dar ¥Ell
Col. McCain
Beere
Col. Worthington
L. Heap
Rudolph Kauffmann
E. M. Talcott
Nicholas Longworth
W. Lanseter
T. R. Fortescue
Ben Miller
W. I. Deming
G. C. Minnigerode
Maj
J. MB. Rice
J. MelIthenny
Allan Lord
T. N. McAboy
Bannockburn Golf Tourney Heads to Finals
Two rounds were completed yesterday at Bannockburn Golf Club in an eighteen hole match handicap event. H M Hall defeated Daniel L Hazard 1 up on the twenty second hole. Dr Thomas J W Brown beat W I Travers 1 up on the eighteenth hole. Other results included iHine over W deRavenel by 2 up and W Y over A J Whittier by 3 up. Finals set for Saturday with pairings listed for the opening rounds.
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Bannockburn Golf Club
H. M. Hall
Daniel L. Hazard
Hazard
Thomas J. W. Brown
W. I. Travers
Brown
Noted of the Nationals Last New York Game Today
New York pitchers Ford or Warhop were slated to start as Otis, a Williams College alum, filled center for Milan in the doubleheader. Otla replaced Little, a Taylor University product from Waco, Texas, as Schaefer and Sterrett featured infield play.
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New York
Petty
Hughes
Nationals
Ford
Warhop
Otis
Milan
Moeller
Otla
Little
Williams
Taylor University
Waco
Tex
Sweeney
Schaefer
Iinea
Henry
Gandil
Daniela
Alnemith
Sterrett
Zinn
O’dowd
Russell Ford
Highlanders
Harry Wolverton
Chick Gandi
Martin
Groom
O Dowd
Roach
McBride
Wolverton
George McBride Martin
Racketers Reach Finals in Middle States Tennis
Montana Station N J July 4 A H Man Jr the Yale lawn tennis star reached the final round of the Middle States championship on the Orange Club turf. He beat W M Washburn 6 2 6 1 after defeating C F Watson Jr 6 2 7 4. Wallace F Johnson defeated G A L Dionne 7 8 6 4 to reach semifinals. In doubles Holcombe Ward and G L Miles beat W J Clothier and George L Wrenner 4 6 2 6 4. Women singles began with Mrs George Wightman’s challenger and Miss Polly Sheldon reached semifinals 6 2 6 2 and 6 3. Mrs N Beard defeated Miss M F Pleason 6 1 6 1 to reach final.
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Montana Station
N J
A. H Man, Jr
Yale Lawn Tennis Estar
Orange Club
W M Washburn
Yale Freenchman
C. F. Watson, Jr
Wallace F Johnson
Pennsylvania
G. A. L. Dionne
Holcombe Ward
G L Miles
W J Clothier
Philadelphia
George L Wrenner
George Wightman
Misa
Hazel Hotchkiss
California
Polly Sheldon
Mia J A H Hoey- Kina
Miss Seymoure
N Beard
Chicago
Mias M. F Pleraon
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Merit
Westery
Premier
de Luxe
Henry Heath
The
Calvert Co
Forestville
Vider
Cartmell
Ron Martin
Mehanoy City
William Martin
Nathan Cartmell
University of Pennsylvania
ATS
Sweden
E. Beynon, JR
Columbia Club
Fens
Jim Logan
Porky Flynn
Wells
Boston
Porky” Flynn
Australia
Morton
Bly
Charles King
B. Canoon
Anasteib
Wks
Balle
Maldens
Ely
Roberts
B. J. Morton
D. Morton
J. Morton
N. Branch
C. Jehnvon
Runa
Wits
Gaithersburg
Gassaway
Buscher
Washington Post
Gime
Abhore
Gaon
Nat Honals
Griffith
McBrifie
Barney Petty
Cleveland
Frailey
Bannockburn
Bieber-Kaufman
the Bieber-Kaufman Co
Navy Yard
Eighth Street
Jen
Mertz
Gerrans
Mertz.&m
F St. N.W
Racketers
A. BH
Man, Jr
W. F. Johnson
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