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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1912

Page

14

Richest Stake on U S Tracks at Churchill Downs

Townwike Kentucky July The value of the Kentucky endurance stake to be run on October 7 at Churchill Downs is about 3 percent more than double last year making it the richest price on the American turf. Lyman H. Davis of the Tomassitty Jockey Club will send entry blanks this week and expects top long distance horses to enter the four mile race. The last autumn winner Messenger Flu is owned by Eugena Lutz and will be trained again for the race.

Townwike Churchill Downs Lyman H. Davis Tomassitty Jockey Club Messenger Flu Eugena Lutz Ray

Post Office Team Defeats PontoMes in Departmental League

Government Printing Office lost 18 to 2 to PontoMes amid lineup confusion and key missing players. The article lists numerous players and scoring details, noting Frye, Williams, Beard, and Barnhardt among others, with miscues and errors impacting the blowout on the Ellipse.

Elmer Smith Government Printing Office PontoMes Yang Mall Carriers Tou Staming Moat A Po Auhore Watt Su Frye Tsimpsom Gh Midsis Sams Barhardt Kerr Vaughan Reard Wismarr Menten Katt Ryan Free Soe Y Cwark Basa Vowumia Ryans Haine Frere Mnatiga Willams Cae Ta Om Herring WilMama Ayaash Marabart Brye Neff Fea Atama

Americans Sweep 800 Meters At Stockholm Olympics

Stockholm July 8 Americans dominated the 800 meters with Meredith Davenport and Sheppard setting world marks. Braun led the German challenge as multiple U S runners delivered wins in a day of strong sprint and field results. Disqualification marred the 400 meter relay, while U S walkers and divers posted notable showings amid a high intensity program.

Spart Germany Bretting Australia United States Sweden Great Britain France Africa Denmark Fin- Nana Greece Norway Jhera Johnny Hayes London Kolehmainen Corkery Canada Graham South Africa Hayes R. M. Zimmerman Quebec G. W. Galdzick Chicago A.A Arthur McAleenan Anal—Kolehmatoen Finland Louis Tewanima Carliale A. Stearnos Joseph Keeper Manitoba A. Orland Italy Sim J. B Meredith Merperaburg Academy Melvin Ruynalng Almen W. Richards America Ligsche George L. Horris Ieiand Stanford University Mater George Goulding Ontario H. J. Webb England Eumark Hire Palmer Atth W. G. Yates A.C. C. St. Norman T. Dumbill V. E. Gyldie Frederick H. Kelner N. Y Ém. Benning Innocent Demjan Malisch Lindri Is. Courbet Belgium Austria Livord George B._ Patton Jtr Trizi Trntted Bistes Awedon Hungary

Grounds Hink Svs Whangs at Home Grounds

The afternoon program features the second chapter of the Lim Pik series at the home grounds with two cent admission. Oleanders, Starfish Giants, and a gas works clash headline the card in a lively local sports bill.

Hink Svs Down BY Gas Works Oleanders Starfish Giants

Richards A Young Athlete Wins Olympic High Jump

Provo Utah July Alma Richards a twenty one year old from Utah won the high jump at Stockholm setting Olympic records. He has studied at Brigham Young University for four years and previously failed to win two years ago before sweeping all events last spring.

Provo Utah Alma Richards Stockholm Brigham Young University

Aggies Rally Past Interior in High-Scoring Government League Clash

Agriculture powered past Interior 18 to 6 in the Government League. Key hitting by Hernan and strong miscues by Interior defined the game, with Aggies supporters tallying 28 hits to Interior's 16. Notable mentions include Lamb, McLarney, Kernan, and Kelly for the Aggies and Hoskins, Elliott, and Colleman on the mound for Interior.

Government League Hernan Agricure Adito el Interior Hor Aogiri Kernan OlHo'We Aspect Kelly Oanman Stevens Asabean Warnshaw Stavenson Owen Ocollege HUAG Aggies Titadi Hune—Shaw Metis Hoskins Altman Stevenson Jackson Frazier Lamb McLarney Kernan Stevena Colegeman Hoslan Eliott Mhits Om Collageman Hosking Elliott Hosklom Hillett Harnshaw Thres Frasier Helly Collegeman Mertz Mr. Nall

Amateur Games Today Across Multiple Leagues

A summary of Sunday matches across Columbia, Independence, Southland, East Washington, Metropolitan, First Presbyterian, and other leagues. Notable pairings include American Security Ts Standard against War, North Carolina versus Anacostia, and Rockaway versus Capital. Locations span White House area to Capitol streets, with venues listed for each matchup.

Columbia League Sixteenth Street Columbia Road American Security Ts Standard Independence League First Manhattan Southland Washington League D Streets Metropolitan Departmental White House el- Apne Commerce and Labor War Government Eclipse O. PO Marquette Treasury League Eupne Comptroller of Currency Capital City League North Capitol Rockaway Capital A. C. Northern Association Georgia Avenue Kenyon Streets Park Seaton Jackson Methodists First Presbyterian Washington Thirteenth First Pres Aho Abhogat Callahan Mattingly Eapey Ghlawis Tho Strobh's Eiiickson Ofan McWee tWileris Thornett G. Miller T Crown Oif. Miller A.cwlpib UL White

Naps May Bother and Athenaics in Playoff Push

Nine and a half games ahead, the champions face the West in pursuit of the pennant. An Athletics appeal to President Johnson over Gandil and Eddie Collins adds drama as Gaildil’s theft attempt is debated. Akers and Kahoe moves shuffle rosters while Andrews pursues Johnson fights in Australia for 45000. Norfolk tops Roanoke as Portmouth falls behind in the Virginia League standings.

Mack Chicago Boston Athletics Detroit Philadelphia Athletica Johnson Gandll Eddie Collins Gandil Griffith Plank Collins Mr. Johnston Teague Akers John Ganzel

Pepco Narrowly Trails Loffler in Independence League Race

Pepco defeated Aloysius Club to pull within less than a game of leader Loffler in the Independence League championship chase. Kelley allowed eleven hits as Pepco pounded Aloysius for seven walks, with Balzer holding the opposition scoreless after the first. The win tightened the standings and kept Pepco close as upcoming games with National loom.

Aloysius Club Pepco Loffier National Electricians Kelley Aloysius Gill Hal Fury Morrie Green Suren O'Reilly Firat Balaer Ry Balzer

Burns challenges Johnson for heavyweight title match

New York July 8 Tommy Burns former heavyweight champion posted a 1000 forfeit at Calgary and issued a twenty round title challenge to Jack Johnson for the world championship, to be held in the United States or Australia. Burns argues he earned the right to another fight by making Johnson champion.

New York Jack Johnson Ring Tommy Burns Calgary Canada Australia Burns Johnson

Sale of Pitcher Bell Moves to Chicago Club

Burlington Iowa July 8 Pitcher Ralph Bell of the Central Association club was sold to the Chicago Club of the American League. Pitcher Ed Hawk, who fell from a hotel window, probably will not recover. his Detroit sale for 1500 was canceled due to the accident. Also reports from Newport News and Portsmouth recount opening series results and various game actions with multiple player performances and errors.

Burlington Iowa Ralph Bell Central Association Chicago Ed Hawk Detroit Newport News Richmond Shipbuilders Bates Hichberger Abhoas Bates Hichbarger OlGraff Hooker Ol Carter Crown Perryman Lake Brown Griffin Carter Burke Raley Tennant Grifin Evans Hatee Tennart Balk Hita Pertyman Mr. Orth

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