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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1923
Page
13
Scattered OCR style notes describe Byers Kennedy victims and a former 1S hurt, mentioning Mount Pleasane and Devastary ferry. The fragmentary text lists names, places, and unclear events, with references to injuries, a crash or fall, and multiple people involved. The report remains garbled but centers on a violent or accident sequence and subsequent fatalities or injuries.
A chaotic但 readable racing piece from Devonshire Park lists entries and results from June 29 1923. It highlights winners such as Holmes Moore and Boone along with trainers Words and Warth, noting Thoroughbred racing action, purses, and multiple horses including Holy Robin and Scratched-The.
New York June 24. Tom Courke matchmaker announced Harry Greb of Pittsburgh will meet Johnny Wisor of Boston for a fifteen round middleweight title bout at Palo Grounds on August 31. Greb posted a 10 000 forfeit to make 160 pounds with guaranteed purses around 27 1 4 per cent of receipts for champion and challenger.
The Vin cent B Costello post of the American Legion 111 plans a major patriotic field day at the Washington barracks grounds next Wednesday. The event features baseball and track events, a band concert, patriotic speeches, and boxing bouts with a central ring to seat 3000 to 4000 spectators. E Wefferty chairs the athletic committee and will announce the bout list.
Derby day at Rialto features top contenders Rialto and Martingale as obvious class acts likely to finish first and second. The card highlights Chilhore in the opener and Triumph in the later race, with several entries like Goldblatt and Startle anticipated to contend. Overall Latonia selections hint at strong finishes for classic runners across multiple races.
Common Pleas Judge Samuel E Kramer dismissed a petition to restrain betting on races at the Grand Circuit meeting in North Randall opening next Monday, finding no cause for action. The article lists detailed race entries and selections for Hawthorne selections including horse names, jockeys, and times from the program.
In Philadelphia on June 24 Potomac and Germantown battled to a nine inning 8 to 8 draw. Potomac pitchers allowed few hits while Germantown capitalized on Potomac infield errors for all their runs. Britten starred on the mound for Potomac and Durkins and Talaton contributed behind the plate. Crowned with such miscues the game featured solid defense for Germantown and steady offense from both clubs.
Dempsey cancels boxing for a day in Great Falls Montana as he rests sparring partners. The champion toyed with the light bag and shadow boxed around for several rounds, ending with a long session using the heavy dummy baz.
Dave Bancroft captain and shortstop of the New York Giants was removed from the Brunswick hotel to a hospital. Rumors claimed pneumonia, but hospital authorities said he has a bear cold and no cause for alarm. Physicians recommend several days of quiet confinement in the hospital.
Latania Juve wins by a length over Far Phantom after a tight duel. Pindar Peel shows strong finish as other contenders like Devi Girt struggle, while Stap ton claims the purse in a footrace held with fair entries and several withdrawals.
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