Saratoga Season Hopes Rise as Wilson Anticipates Record Turnout
Saratoga Springs July 26 Richard T Wilson president of the Saratoga Racing Association predicts the biggest attendance in racing history. He cites Metropolitan encores as a guide and notes wartime restrictions are gone bringing visitors from the East West and Midwest. He highlights rivalries in breeding and top stakes events including the S years old and longer distances shaping a thrilling season.
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Tuucullite
Henry McDaniel
Sun Briar
Inhren
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Roamer
Kentucky
Max
June
Navy Athletes Busy Summer Sports
Summer sports keep Navy athletes active with a variety of events. The article notes boxing and other contests, with teams from the Naval Academy training through the summer. It mentions regional leagues and registrations, highlighting a Virginia league and a game against Hatton with a win.
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Anaasa
Naval Acade
Kevpis Athierys Mucin
Wanda
Yaar
Sectional rivalry renewed at Saratoga in 4n d era
Eastern and Western stables prepare for a 36 day Saratoga meet with races like the Saratoga handicap Flash and Shilelah steeplechase. Western owners including McDowell Alexander Bradley and Belmont plan strong entries while Eastern campaigns feature Milkmaid Lillian Shaw Terentia Ophelia Alpher and Athlone among others.
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East and Weal
Metal Castile
Saratoga
Canada
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Saratoga Association
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J. W. Parrish
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J. H. Rosseter
John Sanford
Belmont
Eastern and Western juveniles clash over Saratoga prospects
The piece notes Maj McDowell bred High Command and a promising filly, both excluded from the Saratoga Special. By Golly from Edward H Bradley’s stable and Man o War lead a strong field, with Whitney’s fillies and others contending. Also mentions influenza affecting top trainers and crews.
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Saratoga
Nicard
Fair Play
Mahubah
Samuel J. Riddle
Philadelphia
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New York
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Eternal
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Fresnet
Acutisgima
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Hasterners
High Command
West
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Man O' War
Man Vo War
Ross
King Thrush
Thrush
Silent Queen
James W. McClerland
Juventia
Whitney
Distinction
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Potomac Boat Club Wins Junior Quadruple Sculls
The Potomac Boat Club of Washington won the junior quadruple sculls at the Southern Bowling Association regatta in Baltimore, edging Arundels by feet after a late spurt. Arundels had led earlier as Virginia and Ariels also competed. Potomacs also placed in the winner 4 crew gig, finishing fourth.
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Southern Bowling Association
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Johnston Victorious at Northwestern Tennis Tournament
John Johnston of San Francisco won the Northwestern singles title by defeating Philip Brown of Minneapolis in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 at Deen Haven. Mike Be Davis of St Paul claimed the women's singles title over Ethel Lee in Minneapolis 6-4, 6-1. Johnston and Clarence Griffen beat Brown and Trafford Jayne for the doubles crown in straight sets 6-3, 6-1.
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Taly
William Johnston
San Francisco
Philip Brown
Deen Haven Caters
Johnston
Mike BE Davis
St. Paul
Ethel Lee
Clarence Griffen
Litle Trendle
Brain
Trafford Jayne
Wells Bennett Breaks Canadian to Mexico Motorcycle Record
Wells Bennett of Los Angeles shattered the three flag motorcycle record from Blaine Washington to Tijuana Mexico by covering 1714 miles in 53 hours 28 minutes elapsed time. The previous mark stood at 49 hours 47 minutes with a 30 minute roadside cushion.
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Dempsey to Try Stage Contract in Chicago
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey plans to sign a seven week theatrical contract in Chicago after traveling from Salt Lake City with manager Jack Kearns. He had been visiting his mother in Mongar prior to departure.
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Jack Kearns
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New England doubles semifinals decided at Longwood Club
Tennis fans endured two thunderstorms as Craig Biddle of Philadelphia and C Garland of Pittsburgh won their semifinal match in straight sets 6-0 6-4 6-2 over the Wrecht brothers Irving and Beals. Norris Williams II and WM Washburn beat Richard Harte and Caner 6-1 6-3 in a tougher contest.
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Defroit Rowers Win at Canadian Henley Regatta
At St Catherines Ontario on July 26 the Patriot Rowing Club defeated the Argonauts and Dons of Toronto and the Ottawa Rowing Club in a junior event final day of the Canadian Henley regatta the first since 1914. John Durnan of Toronto 17-year-old won the intermediate singles and later backed Dibble in the senior singles. Dibble won by a half length. St Elizabeth’s mine won its tenth straight game beating Camp Humphreys 3 to 1 as Wright held the attacker to scattered hits.
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Rackets Tie At Carnegie in Dumbarton-Columbia Meet
Columbia and Dumbarton split the eight matches at the Washington Tennis Association co Petitions on the Dumbarton oak courts. The ninth and decisive match will be today on Columbia Country Club courts with Capt Miller and F W Bates for Dumbarton facing John Hancock and H E B Doyle for Columbia. Dumbarton and Columbia each have one win and two defeats as ChaY Chase leads with three wins. The winner today could contend for honors, while the loser exits.
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Fred Harris
Connie Doyle
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J. W. Purington
Suburban Tennis League Surprises Across Matches
Euclid defeated Staniards 4 to 5 in a tight match while Argyle won 6 of 7 from Homie Cluh and Racquet dominated 4 to 1. Price of Racquet upset veteran T. L. in three sets amid postponed July 19 results. Euclid leads with 42 wins and 2 losses as standings show Argyle, Home, and Racquet among top clubs with mixed doubles and singles results noted.
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