Nelson falls to Britt and Anheiz as Dane fades from top tier
Sporting commentary by J Ed Grillo notes Battling Nelson cannot best Britt or Anheiz. Once a champion, he appears in the has-been class after failure to regain form and recent defeats. The piece recalls Sharkey and past champs, arguing beaten fighters often struggle to return.
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J. ED Grillo
Nelson
Britt
Anheiz
Dane
Clifford
Anholz
Ole
Sharkey
Assessor Annex Series Wins Big in District League Play
Potomacs defeated City Hail Bowlers to gain in the standings. Casinos Spring Surprise tops Bank Clerks in district league action as Southernere takes a majority from Royals.
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City
Southernere
Royals
Disqualification of Aunt Rose Shifts Outcomes at Fair Ground
New Orleans racing dull as Aunt Rose the favorite and winner of race six is disqualified for interference. Arrow Swift placed second after the judge ruling, with Bamnda rising to third. Outsiders and well played choices led the way, while Jockey Nicol’s weakness blamed for Corrigan’s John Carroll defeat in the fifth. Lady Esther won easily.
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Washington Post
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Aunt Rose
Winnner
Fair Ground
Notter
Arrow Swift
Muck Cy Stad Druid
Bamnda
Thim
Nicol
Corrigan
John Carroll
Lady Esther
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Liltian Ray
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Duckpin Meets and Race Results Hit Emeryville Track Card
Mixed lawn of racing and duckpin drama from Emeryville and Santa Anita features Two-year-olds racing for purses, the Royal duckpin league action, and a jockey fine for crossing field. Highlights include After All and Notter pair winning, Lady Alma and S ipsum's strong shows, and Bold Bold Bold's wagering notes with multiple event summaries.
Benning a Busy Spot for Horsemen at Training
Benning hosts a large influx of thoroughbreds as Madden leads the biggest string, mainly two year olds, with Saltivere and King James slower to start. Banyah from Beverwyck shows early speed and stamina as Greene draws attention with promising workouts. stable space is tight and more horses arrive from New Orleans and California.
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James
Benning
New Orleans
California
New York
John & Madden
Madden
Madden Stock Farm
Hamburg Place
Salvidere
King James
Henning
Banyah
Beverwyck
Greene
Longboat Banned as Pro After Unsanctioned Race Scandal
Longboat the marathon champion was declared a professional by the New England A A U after an unsanctioned Park Square race in which Canadian runners Cummings Price and Seiler paced him. The meeting questioned gate receipts and a supposed world record, and bar may bar Longboat from Olympic participation unless Canadian Athletic authorities grant permission. The directors also funded 310 for the American team to London and admitted the Armory A A Club to membership, signaling a push toward amateur sports in boxing, racing, and cycling.
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Washington Post
Hoston
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New England
Cummings
Price
Seiler
Park Square
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Longboat
Gongboat
London
Armory A. A. Club
A. A Tj
Armory Club
Williams to miss meet after foot injury at Navy
The naval academy grappler Tom Williams, a Gallaudet wrestler, broke his foot during training and will miss the match with Joe Turner at Odd Fellows Hall on March 16. Donelag’s rib injury necessitates replacement. Navy will also row Columbia on May 9 and Harvard on May 6 with possible crews from New York Athletic Club, Ariel, and Arundel. Len Stanley to join Montreal Club April 1. Cornell to face Chicago on November 4 at Marshall Field after faculty approval.
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Newaerniston Post
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Harvey Parker
Welter- Naval Academy
Donelag
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Gallaudet
Noll
Joe Turner
Odd Fellows
Douglas] Hall
Ao Odraman
Turner
Navy
Columbia
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New York Athletic Club
Ariel and Arundel
Baltimore
Carroll Signs with Pottsville in Atlantic League
Local ball tester Carroll, formerly with the Richmond Club of the Virginia State League, signs with Pottsville in the Atlantic League. The piece notes changes in hitting and fielding due to glove use, contrasting past and present throwing and hitting practices and the impact on batting outcomes.
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Carroll
Pottsville
Bite’ Carroll
Richmond
New-Orlea After AH Notter Horse Race Odds
A fragmentary horse racing card shows entries including Lexington Laity Henry Power Quadrite Rady Esther Notter and several others with results or odds such as 22 to 2 and 9 to Pontotoc Scoville. Names like Miller, Hayes, Gilbert, Kirschbaum appear in the unreadable list.
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Notter
Lexington Laity
Henry
Powers
Rady
Esther
Sumter
Acron Swift
Slip
Booker
Oakland
Nappa
Miller
Carmila
Hayes
Kego
Gilbert
Cadichon
Kirschbaum
Pontotoc
Scoville
John H. Sheshan
Los Angeles
Lady Vashti
Schilling Bold
van “Dusen
Kerry
Byrna
Tée Cresa
Schilling
Edwin T. Freyse
Schilting
Creston Z
Detroit Tigers Manager Aims for Detroit Counsel Post
Detroit March 9 Special to The Washington Post Manager Hugh Jennings of the Detroit Tigers may land an assistant corporation counsel position when the current term ends July 1. Politics push staff changes as Jennings viewed as a local asset, with supporters wanting him to settle permanently in Detroit.
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Washington Po
Detroit
Mich
Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Blackstone
P. J. M. Hally
Jennings
Bennett Park
Irwin to Consult with Hart-Warren Signa on Wilmington Ball Club
Arthur Irwin arrives to meet President Hart-Warren Signa at the Union League ball near Fifteenth and H streets northeast. The field 450 feet square will be laid out as preparations begin for a large enclosure. Irwin will scout for material after signing the team, with several goods lined up for Wilmington. Wallace Warren, formerly of Portsmouth, signs to play for Wilmington and reports April 14. It is expected Wilmington opens the season here.
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Arthur Irwin
Irwin
Wallace Warren
Portsmouth
Wilmington
Summers Triumph Over Decker In London Club Fight
Philadelphus and George Decker met at Jack O Brien s Club in Mar England Summers led the action from start to finish with heavy blows driving Decker to the ropes and to the canvas. Decker struck back in rounds two and three but Summers connected with a terriffic right to the stomach forcing Decker to his knees twice before the bell saved him.
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Washington Post
Philadelphus
Mar
George Decker
Was _ Summers
England
Jack O'Brien
Summers
Decker
Jin
Jim
Crowley to Fight Talbert in March 26 Bout
Eddie Crowley of Georgetown will meet Buck Talbert of the Navy Yard in a fifteen round decision bout near this city on March 26. Bobby Baker and Tommy Ward have a six round decision bout. Alec Brown, the well known colored fighter, appears in a battle royal finale. Burt Clark of the Navy Yard is matched to fight Young Mitchell of Annapolis on April 20.
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Georgetown
Buck Talbert
Navy Yard
Tthis City
Bobby Baker
Tommy Ward
Alec Brown
Burt Clark
Young Mitchell
Annapolis
Delehanty Back in Line as Regulars Prep for Colts Clash
Jim Delehanty arrived at the camp from Florida and is in good form after winter play. Freeman shows speed and solid handling of throws as Regulars edge the Colts 8 2 in early practice. Cantillon dismisses Walter Johnson rumors and predicts a strong Nationals return. ducks may be pursued before morning workouts if weather allows.
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Pelicans Land Athletics
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Kehoe
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East
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Harvard Star Cahill Likely To Attend Pennsylvania
Special to The Washington Post Worcester Mass March Harvard football and track star Harry Cahill is expected to enroll at the University of Pennsylvania this fall. A Worcester High School and Holy Cross graduate Cahill starred for Harvard, was a key point in their intercollegiate clashes, and is regarded as a top East footballer and sprinting prospect.
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Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Cahill
Crimson
Worcester High School
Holy Cross College
East
Mike Murph
Pennsylvania
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