Nelson Fails to Rebound as Britt and Anheist Triumph
SPORTING COMMENT by J ED GRILLO notes the toll of Battling Nelson in defeat as he fails to beat Britt or Anheiz and refuses a rematch. The Dane is described as a has-been, outpointed by Britt, and repeatedly knocked down, with the piece arguing defeated champions rarely return to form and citing past fighters who faded after heavy losses.
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J. ED Grillo
Nelson
Britt
Anheiz
Dane
Clifford
Anholz
Ole
Sharkey
Assessors Annex Series Wins Potomac Clash and District League Upset
The Assessor Annex series opened with a gain on the Potomacs by defeating City Bowlers. Casinos spring surprise in a win over bank clerks as Southernere takes a majority from Royals in district play.
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City
Southernere
Royals
Disqualification Overshadows Day at New Orleans Fair Grounds
New Orleans race card dull as Aunt Rose, the favorite, is disqualified in the sixth race after interference claims. Arrow Swift moves to second, Bamnda to third, amid a day where outsiders and smart plays dominated across events. Jockey Nicol, recently recovered from illness, blamed for Corrigan's John Carroll collapse, while Lady Esther wins as odds-on favorite falters.
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Washington Post
New Orleans
Aunt Rose
Winnner
Fair Ground
Notter
Arrow Swift
Muck Cy Stad Druid
Bamnda
Thim
Nicol
Corrigan
John Carroll
Lady Esther
Turbulent Duckpin and Racing Summary Across Cities
A long OCR fragment recounts mixed horse and duckpin racing results. It highlights two-year-olds in opening dashes, notes finish orders and jockey actions, and reports on a fine for Jockey Van Dusen for crossing a field. Multiple race results show winners, placements, and notable performances across districts and leagues.
Benning Spurts With Busy Training Ahead of Spring Meet
Benning's horsemen report a crowded scene as nearly 1,000 horses train and quarter in the inclosure despite a mud soaked track. John E Madden leads the largest string, with many two year olds and plans for the Dinner Stakes. Salvidere and King James are here but may not start. Banyah from Beverwyck shows best form and Greene draws attention as stable room tightens for the upcoming meet.
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John E. Madden
James
Benning
New Orleans
California
New York
John & Madden
Madden
Madden Stock Farm
Hamburg Place
Salvidere
King James
Henning
Banyah
Beverwyck
Banyan
Greene
Longboat Declared Professional by New England A A U
Longboat the marathon champion and Indian distance runner was ruled a professional at a New England A A U meeting in Boston. Canadian pacers Cummings Price and Seiler were also banned for racing unsanctioned at Park Square. The panel questioned gate receipts and a world record claim, signaling Olympic participation issues. Directors donated $10 toward the American team to London and admitted the Armory A A Club to membership with plans for amateur events.
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Washington Post
Hoston
Mass
New England
Cummings
Price
Seiler
Park Square
Wineh
Longboat
Gongboat
London
Armory A. A. Club
A. A Tj
Armory Club
Williams Breaks Foot Alters Navy Rowing Plans
Annapolis March reports Navy rowing changes after Donelag breakthrough rib injury ends Williams participation. Tom Williams of Gallaudet to face Joe Turner at Odd Fellows Hall March 16. Navy to race Columbia May 9 and Harvard May 6. Len Stanley to join Montreal Club April 1. Cornell to play Chicago on November 4. Stagg signs after faculty approval.
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Spectal
Newaerniston Post
Annapolis
Harvey Parker
Welter- Naval Academy
Donelag
Tom Williams
Gallaudet
Noll
Joe Turner
Odd Fellows
Douglas] Hall
Ao Odraman
Turner
Navy
Columbia
Harvard
New York Athletic Club
Ariel and Arundel
Baltimore
Comell
Chicago
Circags
Cornell
University of Chicago
Marshall Field
Stagg
J. KE. Raycroft
Carroll Signs with Pottsville Club
Local star Bite Carroll, formerly with the Richmond Club in the Virginia State League, signs with the Pottsville Club of the Atlantic League. The noted batter notes changes in the game as gloves shorten batters speed diminishing hits while fielders’ gloves aid outs.
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Carroll
Pottsville
Bite’ Carroll
Tosaer
Richmond
New Orleans Racing Odds and Names From Aged Ledger
Fragmentary race card data lists horses and owners such as Notter and Powers with odds like 22 to 2 and 9 to Pontotoc. Entries include John H. Sheshan, Lady Vashti, Edwin T. Freyse, and Creston. Results show Los Angeles and Pontotoc outcomes with varied margins.
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New-Orlea
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 Tiger manager may join city legal staff
Detroit March 9 Special to The Washington Post manager Hugh Jennings of the Detroit Tigers may become an assistant corporation counsel next winter as the city plans a staff housecleaning with the term of the present counsel expiring July 1. P J M Hally and many current officials favor Jennings staying in Detroit.
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Washington Po
Detroit
Mich
Hugh Jennings
Detroit Tigers
Blackstone
P. J. M. Hally
Jennings
Bennett Park
Arthur Irwin to Consult With Hart Warren Signa at Union League Ball
Arthur Irwin arrives to meet President Hart Warren Signa at Fifteenth and H streets northeast to discuss signing a team and begin a scouting tour for players. Engineers laid out a large field 450 feet square as preparations continue. Wallace Warren, ex Portsmouth player, signed to play for Wilmington Union League and reports April 14. Wilmington may open season here.
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Hart
Arthur Irwin
Irwin
Wallace Warren
Portsmouth
Wilmington
Summers Bests Decker in England Title Fight
George Decker of England fights Summers at Jack O'Brien's Club in Philadelphia. Summers dominates the bout with hard rights to the jaw and body. Decker staggers after late knockdowns but is saved by the bell in rounds two and three.
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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 Card
Eddie Crowley of Georgetown will face Buck Talbert of the Navy Yard in a fifteen round decision bout near this city on March 26. Bobby Baker vs Tommy Ward is a six round bout. Alec Brown, the well known colored fighter, to take part in a battle royal as the last event. Burt Clark of the Navy Yard is matched to meet Young Mitchell of Annapolis on April 20. Dueling in Paris report notes two duelists fired into the ground and a cafe dinner followed amid questions of a rehearsal.
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Eddie Crowley
Georgetown
Buck Talbert
Navy Yard
Tthis City
Bobby Baker
Tommy Ward
Alec Brown
Burt Clark
Young Mitchell
Annapolis
Delehanty Joins Camp as Freeman Proves Fast
Jim Delehanty, latest absentee, arrives from Florida to rejoin camp and shows top form. Freeman displays speed and bunting skill as Regulars edge Colts 8 to 2 in practice, with Cantillon optimistic on Walter Johnson’s return and dismissive of outlaw league fears.
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Walter Johnson
Washington Post
Galveston
Tex
Jim Delehanty
Florida
Ormond
Jim
Pelicans Land Athletics
New Orleans
Houston
Joe
Freeman
Jerry
Smith
Street
Colts
Keely
Kehoe
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Nationals
Boston
East
Johnson
Walter
Union League
Washington
Lawson
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Secretaryacobleon
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Harvard Star Cahill To Transfer To Penn In Fall
Special to The Washington Post from Worcester Massachusetts reports Harvard football star Harry Cahill is likely to enroll at the University of Pennsylvania this fall. Cahill, a Crimson standout and intercollegiate winner, is a Worcester High School and Holy Cross product who starred as a halfback and sprinter. He is expected to help the Penn eleven and its track team, with friends noting his speed and football ability.
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Harry Canim
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Cahill
Crimson
Worcester High School
Holy Cross College
East
Mike Murph
Pennsylvania
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