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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
7
In a three mile National Steeplechase event Sea Tale surged to victory while heavy imposts and a stretched field molded the finish. Sea Tale led from the seventh lap and held off challengers as Bond Pilots first winner home and several favorites trailed in.
A crowded race day preview lists contenders across Latonia and Belmont Park, naming Megan and Verbenas as noted horses, with monikers like Shining Gold and Mexican Tea among picks. The item also mentions a St Josephs AC baseball meeting tonight at 139 1) Street northeast and other racing hints, including sleepers and contenders across multiple races.
Dufferin Park results and various clipped fragments mention parties such as Frank Far and Con gress, with scattered references to places like Lon and Min. The text reads as a jumbled OCR of crowded notations, names, dates, and local terms without clear narrative or outcomes.
Latonia track results show multiple races with horses like Guam and Blue White and riders including JB Brown and Kiar. Several events noted include six furlongs and mile plus a 116th stakes with times ranging around 1 07 and 1 18, listing participants and jockeys.
Careful, a Wrack and Mindful daughter and key mare for Walter Salmons, will be retired to join Salmons band of brood mares in Kentucky after failing in her race Tuesday. The consistent performer announced her retirement as an end to a noted racing career following the latest outing.
In Great Falls on June 13 Jack Dempsey resumed training at his farming camp. He showed a strong hitting mood but notable defensive weakness as sparring partners landed several right hands. The issue is seen as needing remedy before his July 4 bout with Tommy Gibbons in Shelby, with spectators noting erratic distance and missed punches during the session.
Track selections listed for NEI MOAT PARK with names such as Wasouin Fising Frog Monarch and Blue Bonnets selections include Monarch Hrvuthona Royal Gitt Pele Vonaghee Rtar Cloudy Red Weed Hillur Bullet Proof Muskallonge Baby Grant Opyerman Redetone Lunle Heap All Fair Derpate Sur Realm Darniev Fayelle. Details read like a roster or entry list for a horse racing event.
A rough summary of multiple Blue Bonnets races lists horses with assorted odds and finishes. Notable entries include Keating driven horses and several named runners such as Coronado and Rotlan Girl, with various placings and times across seven races.
Bo McMillan, the pronounced favorite, won Latonia's mile and a sixteenth handicap by ten lengths as heavy track conditions produced smart finishes. Col Winn nosed Ben Bolt for second after stumbling in the stretch, while Martha Fallon and Glyn also scored in opener and other races amid a day of close calls and long-priced finishes.
George F Pollock initiates the Maryland U I M club at the University of Maryland in College Park with campus athletic leaders backing the effort. An alumni vs varsity baseball and lacrosse program and a M club for sport letter winners will highlight Friday activities during commencement week, with many alumni expected to attend. Pollock, a senior leader and ROTC major, will receive his degree but plans postgraduate study, and he helped organize the endeavor with faculty and athletic officials.
Tex Rickard, boxing promoter, announced plans for a monster open air arena with seating for 76000 spectators for boxing, football, and athletics. The site has been obtained, construction will begin shortly, location to be kept secret but accessible to all city dwellers.
The boxing scene stays lively as the commission strips Mickey Walker of welterweight claims and grants Dave Shade a title by forfeit, while New York judges starch titles to unlikely holders. Jets of farce mix with injuries and souvenir theft stories from racing and boxing circles, highlighting a sport awash in peculiar authority and sensationalism.
New York June 13 An offer of 20000 pounds to Mike McTigue the world light heavyweight champion for a return match with Siki in Dublin on September 7 was made by Irish interests per Joe Jacobs manager. Jacobs deferred his decision but signaled possible acceptance after McTigue won the 175 pound title from Siki on points in a twenty round Dublin bout on St Patrick's Day.
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association announces positions for the three mile Hudson Regatta at Poughkeepsie on June 28. Pennsylvania drew number 2 in the junior varsity, number 4 for the Navy, and Columbia entries also listed, with Princeton and Syracuse among others in the combined junior varsity and varsity lineups.
Force school athletes dominated the Georgetown division track meet held at Central High School stadium, winning 48 points to Adams School's 8. A large turnout of 264 athletes saw Curtis Hyde and Jackson among top performers as Park View division awaits the final divisional meet.
Kilmer chestnut Sun Flag sold for 20500 to Gifford Cochlar at Belmont Park auction as Willis Sharpe Kilmer horses drew strong bidding. Rancocas stable bought Sun Ference for 8700 while Mont Briar and Rye Nigune 13 Miss 4ena Stirling and Maureen Orcutt featured in golf wins. Belmont selections list various horses and betting options Daubed with final notes on dogs and other racers.
American League standings show New York leading with 23 20 and Boston at 23 20 while Chicago and Detroit hover in the middle. Yesterday results include Philadelphia 5 Detroit 2 Boston 14 Chicago 9. today games include Washington at New York and Cleveland at Philadelphia. National League standings list Chicago Brooklyn and Cincinnati near top with yesterday results Philadelphia 7 at St Louis 4 and New York 3. Today's schedule features St Louis at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
The Palais Royal main fleet advertises Mohair and Palm Beach patterns in blue brown gray stripes and checks from sizes 34 to 48 in regulars stouts longs and shorts during a profit sharing sale. An extraordinary tropical worsted two trouser suit offer is priced at 22.75, highlighting single trousers usually selling higher.
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