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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1910
Page
17
The national commission may reinstate Kilng by mail vote, restoring him to the Cubs in time for the season. Captain Chance says Kilng in good standing will make the Cubs favorites to win the National League and lead from start to finish as Chicago fans await a decisive ruling.
A long stitched summary notes auto travel, shows routes and tours in New Jersey New York Chicago Milwaukee and Indianapolis with mentions of a wheel tax fight in Chicago and court hearings in Washington and New York. It mentions a big circuit route for exhibitors and a Florida speed carnival at Daytona with dates March 2 22 and 24. Also notes a regular car run between Fairbanks and Fox Alaska and American trucks used in Helsingfors Finland.
Special to The Tarhington Post from Charlottesville February 28 notes Virginia seeks to keep a Georgetown football date on record if new rules permit. Dr William A Lambeth says Virginia will apply for a November date with the Blue and Gray and hopes to play the Indians in Washington, despite published rumors of a future Georgetown–Virginia separation.
Racing notes list numerous horse names and odds from Oakland Jacksonville and other tracks. Entries include Nattle Bumppo San GH Countermand Marie Abe Edda Raleigh Lewiston Mp. Bishop Daddy Gip Gooney K Collis Ormsby Font St Joseph with several odds figures and connections.
Special to The Workington Poet San Mranescn Cal covers a busy Lewiston race card. Raleigh FC, Gilbert Rose, and Selden feature amid suspensions and distant favorites, with Bedwell, Reed, and Pier Phe among competitors. Resulting action includes a late silenced post and a heavy emphasis on the maiden two year old event where Gilbert Rose and Rita placed first and third.
Prominent scholastic meet headlines Columbia facing Fordham and Brown Prep entrants in a fast mile relay at Commen Hall. Gallagher of Brown Prep leads a strong field with Westmoreland, Lipscomb, and others from Wester High and Georgetown. Individual races note prominent runners from Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Washington, and Virginia. Tickets on sale at Winters sporting goods.
CambridgeMass Harvard oarsmen turned out for the first outdoor practice of the season on the Charles River today with the varsity baseball squad reporting for the first day of active training. Coach Wray led four boats including two freshmen crews with captain Ward Cutler listed among veterans. The baseball team carries four veterans sidelined by illness and features Cor vather Dohan as a leading pitcher candidate. Johnny Dohan of New York defeated Joe Sieger of Denver in a 15 round decision at Monumental AC in Baltimore yesterday.
Jockey Troxler faces suspension after an event at Mon cnet park where race action and track incidents sparked regulation. Officials cited violations and outlined penalties as other riders and horses including Touch Tree and Haskins figures appeared in results and onlookers noted unsettled outcomes.
Heavy favorites shine as outsiders challenge in a crowded Tampa card. Favors dominates multiple events while Michigan sprinter and Rhodes scholars from Kansas excel abroad in Oxford meets.
Wealthy Os operator Clarence Barry plans large backing for Jeffries in a July 4 fight in Los Angeles. The article notes bookmakers rate James J Jeffries as favorite, with strong bets seen on other contenders while Barry’s involvement signals major financial backing for the bout.
The Baltimore event organizers outline entry rules for a five man and open division tournament. They stress dates, fees, and records to be broken, with secretary Hazelton guiding participants as the event approaches and more inquiries are received.
A chaotic list of racing entries for a Jacksonville meet shows horses like My Kid Bo, Rom Mowe, May Amelia, and Regal Can ure among others. Multiple selling races dominate the card with several old and new names, jockeys, and distances listed across six events. The page mixes horses, owners, and prize hints in a dense, OCR sounding format.
Cannie Mack, in charge of a hall squad crossing to Hot Springs for a week of baths and road work, expresses strong optimism about the Athletics this season. He notes added young material, improved lineup, and aims to push for the pennant, with Tom Cantwell and Gessler key to early season plans in Hot Springs and at the opener.
A garbled report notes a new pitching machine concept and a racing meeting under Jamestown promoters. It mentions a compressed air system, potential power figures, and regulatory talk at a stalled flat season event with dates yet to be fixed. A Highlanders signing is also cited as a notable sports development.
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