Washington Harness Racing Opens at Norfolk and Prospect Park
Harness sport heats up with Norfolk opening May 30 as Mott and other Washington figures prep for Prospect Park next Tuesday. Norfolk purses $200 with strong fields, racers like Pabo Uozine and Frussell Cozine set pace marks, while Lee and Lansbury face racing incidents and the Laurel region plans.
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Virshua
Marylant
Norfolk
Borges
Baltimore
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Prospect Parc
Adlen Tong
Dr. Lansbury
Minor League Standings and Scores From Several Leagues
Summary of scattered minor league results across the Southern League American Association Tri State League and Tidewater league with multiple games listed. Teams such as Memphis Birmingham Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Wilkes Barre Albany Scranton Denver Des Moines and Newark appear in various matchups with scores including Memphis 7 Birmingham 4 and Kansas City 3 Minneapolis 2.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Oledo
Paul
Lomentiie- Loulark
Colmibus
Columbus
Nationals wind up series with Detroit today
Nationals face Detroit in a decisive final game of the series as manager Mack’s squad seeks to even the set. Bob Groom is slated to start, aiming to counter a Tigers lineup led by Cobb Jones and Crawford with Stanage catching and Jackson in the East.
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Joe S. Jackson
Nationals
Detroit
Cleveland
White Sox
Tigers
Sox
Naps
Mack
Bob Groom
Sam Crawford
Jones
Bush
Cobb
Groom
Hughes
Summers
Lafitte
Jennings
Athletics
Hilsewise
Washington
Lively
Mullin
Gainer
Mem
Choose Athletic Leaders at Georgetown Preparatory
John Wurtz of Dawson Pennsylvania elected president of the Georgetown Preparatory Athletic Association at a semiannual meeting. Edward Marum of Chicago named secretary and George Cull of Hot Springs Oak treasurer. John Waters to manage football next fall with Thomas Beary assisting. Clinton Partridge will head basketball with Haywood Hawkins as assistant. Thomas V. Sullivan elected baseball manager. Maugene Mulligan assistant manager. Oswald Dailey to manage track with Clifford Sullivan as assistant. Reports favored all branches. the year proved strong athletically and financially.
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John Wurtz
Dawson
Georgetown Preparatory Athletic Association
Embryo
Blue and Gray University
Wurtz
Edward Marum
Chicago
Marum
Hilltop
George Cull
Hot Springs, & Oak
John Waters
Thomas Beary
Rye
Clinton Partridge
Haywood Hawkins
Savannah
Thomas V. Sullivan
Elmira
Maugene Mulligan
Wilkes-Barre
Oswald Dailey
Brockport
Clifford Sullivan
Pittsburg
Plans for $160,000 athletic field at National Cathedral School
The board of trustees approved plans for a new athletic field costing 160000 with a quarter mile cinder track preferred by Athletic Director George N Green. Ground leveling contracts totaling about 3000 were awarded and the facility, covering 160000 square feet, will house two baseball diamonds a football field and the track with tennis courts nearby ready for the next football season.
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National Cathedral School For
Board of Trustees
George N. Green
Will Run Only for Cornell Distance Star Jones Declines Offers
John Paul Jones of Cornell will not join any athletic club this summer. He has told coach Moakley that all future running will be under Cornell University. Despite invitations to major meets nationwide, he will not race until the fall cross country work begins.
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Washington Post
Ithaca
John Paul Jones
Cornell
Cornell University
Moakley
Jones
New Record Set in Hurdles at Celtic Park
John J. Etler of the Irish-American Athletic Club broke the American record for seven hurdles with 91.5 seconds at Celtic Park, eclipsing 92.5. Abel Kiviat led in the 1500 meters, edging Wilton Paull with 4:03 2-5. W. J. Hayes won the 30 yard handicap from scratch in 3 14-5.
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New York
John J. Etler
Kiviat
W. J. Hayes
Philadelphia
Bicycle Race to Kramer Triumph at Velodrome
Newark June 4 Frank L Kramer national champion won the half mile in 1 2015 at the Velodrome. Jackie Clarke finished second and Joe Vogler third. The 6 mile motor paced race went to Fogler with Floyd MacFarland second. Clarke won the 3 mile handicap on scratch with Goulette 25 yards back. Time 6 0135.
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Newark
N. J
Frank L. Kramer
Kramer
Jackie Clarke
Joe Vogler
Fogler
Floyd MacFarland
Arthur Goulette
New Orleans Baseball Club Sold to Syndicate led by Heineman
New Orleans daily papers report the New Orleans baseball club has been sold to a syndicate headed by A. J. Heineman the present secretary. It is said George C Bennett of Memphis has disposed of his stock to the syndicate. The new owners have secured the grounds and plan a large grandstand and a spacious club house in the South.
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New Orleans
A. J. Heineman
George C. Bennett
Memphis
May Raise Soccer Goal Height in Britain Proposal
Great Britain's football association plans a motion for the International board meeting in London to raise the cross bar one foot higher. If approved it would expand goal area and affect the future of the soccer football game.
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Great Britain
Football Association
International Board
London
American League Standings and Schedule Update
Today games feature Detroit at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia St Louis at New York Chicago at Boston New York leads with 26 wins 16 losses .619 Boston 26 17 .606 Brooklyn 25 18 .681 Pittsburg 25 18 .681 Yesterday results show Chicago St Louis New York Brooklyn Boston in various outcomes. Regular season standings and results echoed in dense box style.
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L. Pet
Detroit
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
St Louis
St. Louis
Boston
W. L. Pet
Louis
Brooklyn Pittsburg
St.Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Poloists Play Today Second Match of Series
English and American polo teams renew hostilities at Meadow Brook in the second game. Waterbury shows dazed recall of Thursday’s match as Americans ride high odds and aim to retain the International cup. Ponies in good shape, line-up unchanged, fans expect brisk play in a fast course.
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Lawrence Waterbury
New York
America
Meadowbrook
Waterbury
Meadowbrook Inclosure
Tony English
Captain Hunt Unseated Driver In Memorial Day Pace
In Hohokus New Jersey on Memorial Day a bay trotting stallion Captain Hunt led the mixed pace against pacers until his sulky broke during the sixth heat. Although he finished far ahead, weight rules disqualified him and Reba J won the heat and race. The event marked one of the longest two in three heat races on record.
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Hohokus
N. J
Driving Park Memorial Day
Captain Hunt
Arion
Sibe
Reba J
Flynn to Fight Morris in Tulsa July 4 Big Money Bout
Jim Flynn Western heavyweight draws 5040 dollars for the end plus 760 dollars in expenses for a fifteen round July 4 bout with Carl Morris Oklahoma. Morris canceled a June 6 match with Jack Geyer after securing Flynn game plan.
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Chicago
Jim Flynn
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Okla
Morris
Jack Geyer
Denver
Flynn
Cubs and Giants Now Tied for National League Lead
Chicago and New York split a day doubleheader with a 6 to 5 Chicago win tying the Giants for first place in the pennant race. The Cubs rallied in the eighth as Tinker Kaiser Kling and Archer produced a tying rally. a ninth inning Texas leaguer off Ames delivered the decisive run. In Cincinnati, Ohio, the Reds crushed Boston 26 to 3, piling up 28 hits and 36 bases as Ferguson Parson and Curtis were routed. Downey, Esmond, Grant, and McLean contributed key hits in a runaway victory that left Boston overwhelmed and Cincinnati atop the standings.
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Kaiser
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Archer
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Ames
Wiltse
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Devore
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J Hofman
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Bmyers
Mesers
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Eason
Washington Post
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Ohio
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Kingdom Come
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Curtis
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Deck
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Goode
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Beck
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Schreiber
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Sweeney
Collins
Schraiber
Parsone
Hoblitzall
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Finneran
Cardinals Bat Out Victory Over Brooklyn 7 to 2
St Louis wins 7 to 2 at home as Brooklyn pitchers are hammered. Four singles a triple and a base on balls spark a six inning five run surge. Coulson tripled and Hauser error plates late run for Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Coulson
Hauser
AD Hoar
St Loui
W Street Stars Rally To Defeat Overlands 15 7
The W Street Stars rallied with nine runs in the eighth inning to beat the Overlands 15 to 7 at Catholic University field. Key players included J. Hurney leading with three steals and strong pitching by Connellee. The game featured multiple errors, hits, and base paths, ending after about two hours with Vermillion and Weihmyer as umpires.
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Overlands
W Street Stars
Catholic University
Stars
AE Rhoades
Saxton
Findley
O Granam
T.harney
W.goggins
W.veihm
P Harney
O. Frere
Veihm'r
Donelson
Connallie
K. Frere
Overlanda
J. Hurney
Rhoades
W. Goggins
P. Hurney
J. Goggins
Gogging
Statz
Connellia
Wethinger
E. Frere
Letton
Steel Stars
Bells
Contelile
Davis
Connelile
S Goggin
J. Keya
Keys
W Goggins
Comneille
Stata 3
Messrs
Vermillion and
Weihmyer
Cornell to Be Represented by Varsity and Freshmen Crews
Cornell will be represented at the Intercollegiate Regatta in Poughkeepsie by the varsity and freshman crews that defeated Harvard on Cayuga Lake. Coach Charles E. Courtney expects no changes barring illness or accident and notes one more week of practice before leaving June 13 for the Oaks on the Hudson.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Poughkeepsie
Harvard
Cayuga Lake
Charles E. Courtney
Oaks
Hudson
Seamen Gunners trounce Fort Washington 6 to 0 in Md.
Seaman Gunners blanked Fort Washington 6 to 0 as Rice fanned 17 and held the home nine to three safeties. Fifteen hits supported the mound work. Seaman Gunners led 3 0 after five. key hits included Seeber and Leary drives, with McGinn and De Voto contributing on offense.
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Fort Washington
Rice
Washington Post
Seaman Gunners
Guners
T. Wash
McGinn
Wler
de Voto
Ol Leighton
de Leary
Behucke
Seeber
Ol Davie
Snyder
Oj Brostom
O/Hardwick
O Hawkins
Handford
Yohner
Schmetzel
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Lee
Okelly
McGina
Secher
Om Brostom
Py Rice
Hrostom
Sieber
de Vote
Leary
Kelly
Hawking
Brostom
Messra Mulree
Shurtleff
Pick-Up for K C Brown in Albany June 19 Fight
New York June 4 A match has been agreed between bantamweight Dorsey of Brooklyn and Knockout Brown. Dan McMahon of Snickerbocker Athletic Club Albany signed the fighters for ten rounds June 19 at the big baseball park. Brown gets 1000. Also arranged Freddie Welsh of England versus Matty Baldwin of Boston for twenty rounds June 23 at 135 pounds before the Metropolitan Athletic Club in San Francisco. Welsh guaranteed 2500 with 31 percent of receipts if box office exceeds 310000.
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New York
Ant Dorsey
Brooklyn
Brown
Dan McMahon
Snickerbocker Athletic Club
Albany
Freddie Welsh
England
Matty Baldwin
Boston
Metropolitan Athletic Club of
San Francisco
Welsh
This Week's Fight Card Round by Round Preview
Boxers scheduled across eight cities including Erne vs. Dion in Munde Ind Morrie Bloom vs. Ray Bronson in Indianapolis Young Sullivan vs. Jem Young in Dublin Goodman vs. Gary in East Chicago and more on Monday through Friday with bouts listed by night and venue across Illinois Indiana Maryland Pennsylvania Ontario and Manitoba.
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Erne
Jack Dion
Munde
Ind
Ray Bronson
Morrie Bloom
Indianapolis
Young John J. Sullivan
Jem Young
Dublin
Ireland
Yauny Goodman
Tommy Gary
East Chicago
Ill
Tommy Houck
Young Britt
3Aitimore
Buck Crouse
Paddy Ryan
Patton
Read
Memphis
Tenn
Jimmy Crabby
George Knockout Brown
Hammond
Billy Papke
Jum Sullivan
London
Eng
Joe Rivers
Tommy Dixon
Los Angeles
Cal
Perry Murphy
Frankie Edwards
Kennett
Eddie McGoorty
Tony Capeni
Mlowipeg
Manitoba
Lauds College Players in Yale News Interview
President Thomas J. Lynch of the National League of Baseball Clubs argues college players who show speed and skill in fastball are valuable assets. He cites college sportsmanship discipline and educational advantages that make them amenable to guidance and easy to manage in pro ranks.
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New Haven
Conn
Thomas J. Lynch
National League of Baseball Clubs
Yale News
Golf Has Them In Its Grip Rock Island Train Ride
Rock Island officials led by President Mudge and four executives traveled by special train from Chicago to Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club for a round of golf. The 18 mile trip took about 3 hours and 30 minutes with multiple stops, and Mudge makes it a yearly practice to play on the local links.
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Moline
Ill
Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club
Rock Island
Chicago
Mudge
Crosley
Melcher
Tinsman
Allen
Racing entries feature varied maidens and stakes across seven races
Entry list spans two year old maidens to steeplechase and selling races. Notable runners include Awana Tumba, Orimar Lad, Tick Tack, Sheriff Nolte in maiden events, Casque and Cooney K. in selling sprints, and Spellhound plus Mant heimer in hurdles as odds and weights cited for each entry.
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Awana Tumba
Senex
Firat Aid
Rod and Gun
Franchise
Boray
Spellhound
Warbler
Nauskon
Princilian
Roebuck
Mantheimer
Etopue
Beushbroom
Dr Koch
Giddy Girl
Btalker
Merrymaker
Bello
Game On
Turiings
Pluvius
Selwik
Vreeland
Royal Metem
Cohort
Baby Wolf
Col Ashmeade
Montreal market winds and wild weed tale unfolds
A fragmented report notes a forecast of a smooth run day in Montreal amid mentions of Wild Weed. Names such as Lord Leighton and Sheriff Nolte appear in garbled form alongside various entities like Cooney HK and Jaek Po Kor. The text mixes place references with unclear events and characters, offering no clear outcome.
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Lord Leighton
Sherif Nolte
Cooney HK
Jaek Po Kor
Ms Gat
Apnet
Questa Yarn Louisville
Ven
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