Washington Club Buys Park to Build Modern Plant
The Washington ball club purchased its longtime ball park site for about $17,700 through Jordan & Co. The 23,100 square foot property includes 80 feet behind the centerfield fence on Fifth Street. Club plans for a modern plant by 1911 and reopening day of next season. President Noyes says deal completed after over a year of negotiations and that the club aims to stay in Washington.
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Negohatons
Sport
Club 1S
Sound Bama
Washington Ball Club
Noyes
Jordan & Co
Totten Estate
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Nosex
Washington Club
Jasis
10 Cal
Washington
Tsme
Washington Baseball On Firm Ground Under New Owners
Commentary notes Washington baseball thriving under local owners who purchased the park and back the team with funds. It discusses park ownership, finances, and the belief that strong leadership and confidence can lift a losing club to future success, while noting promotion motives and public interest in the game.
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J ED Grillo
Washington
Softy Walt
Cris
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Emmitsburg Nine Fast Season Schedule Preview
Emmitsburg Corh/American College team shows promise with four returning players Barratt Forwan Wo na Engle and McHugh Lord, announcing a busy slate. Planned games include Rutger at Emmitsburg, Holy Seat, Maril, and Washington matchups, plus a Kentucky Derby eligibility note tucked amid the sports items.
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Barratt
Meattenarg
Tomitabure
Emmure
Lounsville Jockey Club names Derby favorites for season
The Louisville Jockey Club announced the Kentucky Derby contenders for May 10 at Churchill Downs. The list includes horses such as Tyras Waldo Captain Morris Hogan Relief Don Antonio Lopland White Gallant Pirate Barley Thorp and Master Eugene among others.
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Lounsville
Automobile World reports rise of dealers group and races
The article notes a move toward forming a permanent automobile dealers association in the city to promote future shows and improve conditions. It also mentions speed enforcement near Fourteenth Street, a Philadelphia trip for material, and Texas automotobilists joining the flag to flag race for the Wahlgreen trophy from Denver to Mexico City with a Mexico City to San Antonio endurance event.
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Tohn Larcompe
Claude Miter
Miller Bros Auto and Supply
Tlc Wilson
Wilton Company
AL Moore
Locomobile Agency
Texas Automobilists
Automobile Club of
San Antonio
International Club
Denver
Mexico City
Zimmerman Fined $100 by Cubs For Missing Spring Practice
Cubs manager Chance fined utility player Zimmerman $100 for not reporting to spring drills. Zimmerman, who sought a raise, did not appear at morning practice in unseasonable heat. Chance said the team won’t wait for him and he must pay to play. Zimmerman signed his contract and heads to New Orleans.
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Cubs
Team Special
Washington
West Baden
Mar J—Belnte Immerman
Heine
Chingo
Arie Hofman
Sireus Solly
Heinie
Heluie
Witte
Zimmerman
Chicago
Ingram Chosen Commodore Of Corinthian Yacht Club
After a spirited contest between A H L Gregory, present commodore, and William J Ingram, Ingram was elected commodore for the ensuing year. Clarence E Ingling reelected vice commodore, H B Wayson rear commodore, J E Bakenfield first captain, Willem R Adama reelected secretary treasurer, Warrington Baker assistant secretary treasurer, J D Hill measurer, and J P Welcker and W O Gwen trustees. Finances sound. officers seek larger membership next year.
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HL Gregory
Corinthian Yacht Club
William J Ingram
Commoore
Clarence E Ingling
H B Wayson
JE Bakenfield Fiset
Willem
R Adama
Warrington Baker
JD Hill Measurer
J P_Welcker
WO Gwen
Virginia University Names Rusta T Reid Head Baseball Coach
The General Athletic Association of the University of Virginia elects Mr. Rusta T Reid of Davidson as head coach of the varsity baseball team and manager for the coming season. He previously coached the varsity last year, leading the nine to one of the program’s finest eras in school history.
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U of Va
Charlottesville
Nasary
General Athletic Association
University of Virginia
Rusta T Reid
Davidson
Reid
Vir- Fino
Georgetown
Wii
Viginia
Blus
Gray
Beley
Himes
Ted
Thaston
Virgnia
Reia
Stanton Conaide
Virginia
Douglass
George Washington
Gooch Tori
Caldwell
Virginias
Wiltshire
Goodwin
Sears
Whites Sporting Goods
Fourteenth Street
Mort West
Southeast Five A Team Dominates Gaithersburg 53 to 7
Southeast Branch of the MA grant de fe defeated Gaithersburg Athletic Club by 53 to 7 in Gaithersburg Maryland. The visitors showcased Leamwark and Keliher with strong field play while Gaithersburg struggled missing three star players Sullivan Fuse and Robey.
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Gaithersburg Athletic Club
Gaithersburg
MD Mor
MA Grant
Keliher
Laval
Sullivan Fuse
Robey
Gace Coleman
Senseang
Crowner
Thompson Kelcher
Seater
Thompson
Thoupaen Farachawe
Bortemay
Murphy
Keliner
Coleman
Glavanent
Earnthaty
Thoap
Keliner Thompaon
Hichison
Great relay duel set for Georgetown indoor meet
Georgetown hosts a major indoor meet at Convention Hall with Columbia and Wesleyan favored in a series of decisive relays. Columbia has beaten Fordham and Wesleyan upset Carlisle, while Johns Hopkins withdraws. Other key races pit Pennsylvania versus Carnell Yale versus Princeton and Virginia against Georgetown, with John Gallagher slated for major events.
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Fordham
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Carlisle
Georgetown
Virgina
South
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Columbia
Johns Hopkins
Altimoreans
Carlisle Indians
Wesleyans
Wendall Hastings Wood
Bacon
Boreman
Paton Stewart
Councilman
Pennsylvania
Carnell
Yale
Princeton
Virginia
Washington College
Maryland Aggies
Baltimore City College
Episcopal High School
Washington Grove
Brown
Georgete
Western High School
John Gallagher
Philadelphia
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Pajarita Wins Amid Turbulent Hurdles In Open Stakes
The report chronicles Pa Jamia Quikly seizing early command before fading, while Madman takes the front and overlaps with a string of horses including Havre, Lord Nelson, and Mamie Algal in a chaotic sprint. Shifting crowd details and distant finishes sketch a crowded field with Waolen and Duke of Milan among runners, as conditions and odds fluctuate throughout the session.
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Nicoll
Starina
Nisol
Havre
Powers
Gatroke
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Sto
Lord Nelson
Henry
Mamie Algal
King
Tampa Goldfish
Glasner
Henderson
To & Waterbury
Fain
Ato Fundamental
Jackson
Captain Glore
Steinhardt
Tom Dolan
Murphy
Oakland Hex
Mentry
Ed Gall
Page
Duke of Milan
Marksmen 70 Open Season Schedule Announced
The new Interscholastic Title Season opens near Monday in Northwest near Ninth Street. Four high schools and two colleges compete in Western and Business Technical leagues. Schedule shows April 7 opener at Central High, which withdrew from the circuit, leaving Eastern Western and two colleges.
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Reader Club
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Baslucca
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Gia En College
George Washington
Gusleax
Tnites States College and Gaurgs
Wusangloa Va
Bastern
Business
United States
Fallege Ail Pastern Ve Tchica
United States College
Western
George Wanlington
Eastern Wid Techical
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Pastera Va Western
Buslassa Technion
Washingon
Busing
Ileal
United States Colage
George Wasamion
Festern
Guslnens
Fallege
Lantern
Fe Hacal
George Watinguin Uniteste
Gallege Paetera Kad
Jacksonville racing results feature multiple races and placements
The page lists race outcomes with horses and riders such as Hazlet Mle and Silurous Inferne Queen in early trials, plus stages labeled FIRST SECOND and THIRD, detailing times, placements, and participating names including Kilgore, Sunny Road, Tar Plyan, and Cooney. It preserves the newspaper tone with numerous proper names and event notes.
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Farlo
Musee
Marne
Kilgore
Alko
Helliog
Cabiiigs
Austin Gtu
Scottancey Bellec
St Slum
Ied
Racing Entries and Entries Yet to Race Across Card
A scattered listing of racing entries and upcoming races featuring horses such as Misa Long Guana Seng and Cle Beache. Jockeys, trainers, and purses are mingled with companion notes about contracts, city events, and a New York tailoring advertisement. The text weaves race details with unrelated notices.
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Soa
Zavalroas
Lex
Ot Lacy Nally
Fuerga
Clem Beache
Benge
Seling
Aalles
Gracimar
Upsets at Tampa Draw Several Close Games
A fragmented report from Tampa notes surprising results as underdogs challenge favorites. Local teams and players faced tough matches with several upsets shaping the standings.
Young Britt Wins Decision Over Ty Cobb in Bout
Britt of Philadelphia defeated Cobb in a fifteen round decision at the Eureka Athletic Club. Britt led from start to finish, outgenerating and outfighting Cobb, who battled gamely to the end. Cobb tired late but endured the full route.
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Washington
Balmore
Britt
Tigetty
Ty Cobb
Philadelphia
Eureka Athletic Club
Quaker City
Cobb
Famous Turfman Percy Taylor Dead in Illinois Farm
Chicago March 43 Percy Taylor a noted turfman long active in Chicago circles and at a Fox River farm near Elgin died yesterday. Born in Portsmouth England he moved to Hill country in 18% and bred thoroughbreds that won on tracks nationwide. He wrote on turf and agriculture for daily papers and technical journals.
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Percy
Fox River
Elgin
Taylor
Portsmouth
England
Rensselaer
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