Sting Breaks Empire City Track Record in Victory
July 3 open meeting at Empire City track featured Sting in the Empire City Handicap at a mile and a quarter, defeating top rivals including Belmont winners. Sting, ridden by J B Brunn Mong, surged in the stretch to set a new track mark of 2:04 for the distance, besting a deep field that included favored Mad. Butler, owner, praised Sting's performance as a high class 3-year-old effort.
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Veteran sprinters face trials as old champs weigh comebacks
The article surveys aging athletes including Ty Cobb style veterans and runners, noting long careers and records while discussing comebacks after years away. It highlights older sprinters and boxers, and considers how heart strain and training affect returns to peak sport, with examples from baseball and track legends.
Boxers Offer Services Leads Qualifiers in West Virginia Golf Tourney
Fort Myer hosts a sandlot style golf tourney with 36 holes over two days. Prominent figures including Dersmore W B A Shute Serened and Jhnson president haw lead qualifiers. Armed aides and financial backers assist top contenders while Garcia and Cafoni appear among noted opponents. Local clubs and officials support the event and promise competitive rounds across the field.
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St James Retired From Racing After Last Season
New York July 8. St James, winner last fall, will retire from racing this year. He has trained at Pope Weeks in Kentucky and plans to stand at breeding at the Camc farm in Pennsylvania. The field notes strong competition as many former state champions enter the tournament, with weather delays and a long day of racing ahead.
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Trackmen Selections Outline Tournament Entries
The list shows trackmen selections and entries for a forthcoming meet. Names like Fitzverald Hawthorne and Quesada appear among captains and lineups. Ancillary notes reference various athletes and potential events, with scattered city and team names suggesting a regional track competition setup.
Champ Gets Big Bid For Madden Battle
Promoters of the Queensboro Athletic Club in Long Island City reveal a $200000 offer to Jack Kearns for a title bout between champion Dempsey and Bartley Madden at the Queensboro Stadium on Labor Day. Kearns avoids confirming acceptance citing Dempsey’s film contracts and August 14 events.
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World Pace Record Set at Columbus Grand Circuit Meet
At Columbus Ohio on July 8 the world's pace record and season best were set in the 15 000 trotting feature. Etta Prusen and Tau ft led early but Tiette National took the near heat. Theodore Guy won the feature race and claimed the championship stake in a first heat race.
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Ledoux Bantam Title Defense At New York Velodrome
Bantamweight champion Abe Goldstein will defend his 118 pound crown in a 15 round bout against Charley Le Doux of France at the New York Velodrome on Wednesday night. Tex Rickard announced the title defense, marking Goldstein’s first defense since winning the belt after a dispute over challenging demands. Canadians at traps July 8-9 saw Finland and Sweden contend, with the United States winning the shoot for 463 points.
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