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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1912
Page
12
Saginaw Michigan business leaders petition for a terth in the Central Base circuit this week. They argue the change could affect profitability and benefit towns like South Bend and Grand Rapids while the twelve club league may be reduced to eight.
A local fair highlight reports One Favorite First winning today in the gate event. Pandora Lady (Les) is noted among top entries with connections to Foweg and Dick Dirre. Corley Flower (Irvine) also shines, while Rosebud WeKinosy and Jamison are listed among notable participants with May 6 as a reference date.
Stockholm July 18 Olympic regatta opens with many international entries. Measaroa of Hungary defeats Verma n of Belgium in single scull heat with 8:33. Kusik beats Heinrich after a prior protest and rerun. Kinnear of England wins single scull round against Stahnke in 7:09. Denmark defeats Finland in outrigged fours. Thames RC edges Norway students in 7:14. Christiana beats Belastum in outrigged fours. New College beats Stockholm in 7:19. Leander eight defeats Australians by two thirds of a length in 6:10.5. Berlin Rowing Club eight wins heat in 6:22.5. Kusik later defeats Levicky in 7:45.5. Denmark wins outrigged fours final heat in 7:44.6. Messaros vs Veirman initially credited to Messaros but rerowed due to false start. Veirman wins by 8 lengths in 7:05. Final rounds: Hungary takes first, second, and third in individual saber.
At the Copenhagen stadium a large crowd watched athletes from the United States England Austria Italy the Netherlands Sweden and Denmark compete in Olympic style events. Ralph Rose of the San Francisco A C won both right and left hand discus and weight events with 22 feet 9 inches and 9 feet 11 inches respectively. Donoghue of Los Angeles A C won the pole vault at 10 feet 10 inches, with Horine of Stanford second in the high jump at 6 feet 11 1 4 inches.
New York July 18 Jack Britton Chicago lightweight outpointed Harry Stone in ten rounds at St Nicholas AC show. Britton was too fast and clever landing when he pleased. a stronger punch could have finished Stone. Eddie Smith beat Johnny Marto and Johnny Lore defeated Paddy Sullivan in other ten round bouts.
In a Toledo Cleveland swap, pitcher Harry Krause leaves Toledo for Willie Mitchell with the Cleveland club. Krause, who joined the Athletics in 1910, was sent to Toledo last May and has since won nine straight for Toledo. Monte Attell and Willis Gibbs are scheduled for a ten round bout in New Orleans Saturday night.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania crowds of about six thousand surged after umpire Cleary ruled at the plate in a tied seventh inning. Police intervened as seven state constables and an escort protected Cleary, later moving him to a dressing room and then toward an outgoing train. McGinley’s ejection and Troy’s ninth inning run sparked the melee and ensuing guard action.
Potomac Boat Club plans its semiannual regatta with Capt John Evang announcing a Saturday afternoon event starting at 4 30 shown on the usual course from the Three Sisters mile mark to the clubhouse finish. Twelve races include juniors seniors canoes and mixed clubs with officials listed including referees timers and judges.
The Nebraska Indians, famed as one of the fastest semipro teams, arrive in Hyattsville for a Saturday double header. Manager J G Holden arranges to host a crowd as the Indians, boasting an 80 percent win rate on their tour, face Hyattsville before meeting the Washington Giants in the afternoon after a morning clash with the Post Office nine. Ferguson and Kraft meet Ble Sneake and Roaring Bear in the opener.
Joe Jeannette the colored heavyweight defeated Jeff Madden of Boston and Micky McDonough of Brooklyn in New Bedford. McDonough quit in the second round after a poor showing as Madden was stopped in the fourth following Jeannette’s torrid attack.
Rochester reports Harry Wolverton, leader of the New York Highlanders, in town seeking infielders and outfielders in exchange for pitchers. Pitcher Tommy McMillan, once with Cincinnati, is the man Wolverton reportedly wants. Manager Ganzel said nothing will break tonight.
Amateurs prepare for tomorrow's Washington ballpark parade and grand review despite rain causing two postponements. About 39 teams from Capital City to Departmental and Northern associations will march from Ellipse to the park, with prizes totaling 300 dollars and appearances by notable officials, former stars, and Nationals players as guests of the Washington Baseball Club.
The National Baseball Commission ruled that Douglas Smith was not under contract with the Philadelphia National League club despite a signed statement by his guardian. The decision nullifies Philadelphia’s claim and notes Smith signed with the Boston Americans after June 13. The commission also overruled a prior ruling on a $300 payment for a St Louis release and addressed ownership of Ritter and Harte by affirming their property status with Philadelphia.
Tennis stars from distant states begin arriving in Chicago for the Western Championship at Onwentsia Club Lake Forest. Matches start Saturday and continue all next week with national doubles on the same grounds. Notable entrants include Woodbury Hopper Thornton Smith Cushman Middleton Cornelius Monroe Church Mace and others from Los Angeles Atlanta Minneapolis New York Memphis New Orleans Princeton.
Boston rumors claim Hugh Jennings will manage a National League club next year but Detroit controls his fate. Jennings, drafted from Baltimore, is under reservation and can only leave on release by President Navin, with potential claim by any American League club.
The piece notes Rube Marquard leads National League pitchers while Eddie Plank tops American League lefties. Vean Gregg and Nap Rucker show limited success, with only Ray Collins and Pennock reaching .500 records among American League left handers. It highlights several standout performers amid generally weak seasons for southpaws.
Special to The Washington Poet reports Salt Lake City July 18 as a shower breaks tor rid conditions. Kootenay starts at 6 to 1 and wins the handicap over Ter ns Trick, with Prince Ahmed and Royal Tea colliding at the start. Jockey Gross rides four winners. Mulligan suspended ten days for abusive language. Sea Green sells for 380 and goes to Little Jane’s owner. Fort Douglas officers show interest in an army race. The card lists five races with Kootenay winning the fourth, and Little Jane taking the final selling race.
Race card details show Harroch winning at odds 13 to 3 over Tropacolum and Qird Time among runners in the Windsor meet. Second race saw Reciprocity prevail at 5 to 1 beating Carlton Club and Magneto with other named contenders. third race led by John Furlong at 7 to 1 ahead of Gramite and Buckhorn. Multiple stakes and selling races list finishes for Miss Edich Lysander and others, with detailed payoffs and gate times.
A compact sports bulletin listing runners and entrants including Stanislowa, Bate Bong, Sarala Gun Cotton, Brniskillen, New Comer, Ben Loyal, Hamilton, Plaudmore, Toy Boy, Billy Vandereer, Alma Dorion, Marie T, Volka Wiley, Quartermaster Upright, John tallis, Busy Falcada for today’s events.
Racing card lists purses from 600 to 600 dollars with eight furlongs to over a mile. Notable entries include Golfen Burypes Stanislowa Battle Gong and Ssroka in early races and Hamilton Perthshire Plaudmore King Commoner in middle races. Varying weights and odds given for horses such as Be Thankful Myatic Light Ben Loyal and Mischief in later legs.
A newspaper note urges readers to place ads in tomorrow's Post to secure a share of Saturday business and to join other up to date firms in advertising. The message emphasizes timely visibility and the aggressive tone of local merchants.
Abe Attell resumes boxing in New York State as his six month ban ends today after being found guilty of faking a January bout at the National Sporting Club. George Wheedon seeks a match against Young Shugute or Charles White of Chicago at Garden Athletic Club. Laurel notes All-Stars of Washington beat Laurel 7 to 0 as rain interrupted play in the touring game.
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