Nelson Fails to Halt Britt Anholz Declines Rematch
Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo notes Battling Nelson unable to outpoint or defeat Britt or Anholz, signaling the Dane’s slide into the has-been class. The write suggests defeated champs rarely rebound, citing past fighters who faded after brutal losses and seldom regained peak form.
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J. ED Grillo
Nelson
Britt
Anheiz
Dane
Clifford
Anholz
Ole
Sharkey
Assessors Annex Series Beats City Hail Bowlers
In district league Southernere, Assessor Annex Series defeats City Hail Bowlers as Potomacs gain. Casinos spring surprise on Bank Clerks, while Southernere wins majority over the Royals.
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City
Southernere
Royals
Disqualification of Aunt Rose Overshadows New Orleans Race
In New Orleans on March 9 at Fair Grounds, Aunt Rose the favorite was disqualified in the sixth race after a palpable interference. Arrow Swift placed second, Bamnda third, as outsiders and well-played choices won most events. Jockey Nicol, recently recovered from illness, faced criticism for Corrigan’s John Carroll in the fifth, with Lady Esther winning easily.
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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
Lexington
Bewitched
Sabado
Ryan
Cincinnati
Miss Eatn
Verrene
Rhone
Liltian Ray
Mes Hapsburg
Speight
Platonus i
Ils Gilpinard Creel
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E. Corrigan
Ofui
Tony W
McDaniel
Alma
Algesaors
Lmom
Watuga Rosa
Castile
Maria Hola
Royals
Wiana Serta
Ce Lena Lead
Laay Ok
Nora McHenny
Dorothy Duncen
Esinnehabn Ture
Helaotto
Aes
Anes
Eavrlé
Etllodian
Tolga Seater
Silverine
Kenmare
Aleo Pinot
Ith Birsbrand
Hat Cleo
Tegan Sauare
Lz Furto Lesing
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C. Henry
Russell T
Ado Wilehed
Fisan
Sabato
Beremont
Cutton Fore
Aoenias
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Timotas
Warold D
Geo i Ace
Tehomme
Truro
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Biattne
Stovall
Alan Tan
F. Shipp
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Geo
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Rhinestone
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Pete Hen Whieh
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Maoedet
Toy Buy
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Powers
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Topuy Robinson
Ieee
Orela
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Alcohip Preereeeer
Robin Hood
Mabh Saya
Walker
Warren
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Rameros
Heart of Hyacinth
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Nico
Pelle
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Hammer
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McDamedy
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Alsteanth
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Oymar Co
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Albert Star
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Navy Yard League
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Racing Summary Reflects Mixed Results Across Local Meets
A dense report captures race results and notes from a day of events. It lists horses, jockeys, odds, and outcomes across multiple races, duckpin leagues, and related competitions, with remarks on disqualifications and fines for riding conduct.
Benning Tracks Bustling Amid Busy Training Session
John E Madden leads the largest stable at Benning with many two-year-olds, aiming at the Dinner Stakes. Salvidere and King James are entered but may not start, Madden pacing them cautiously. Banyah the standout Beverwyck colt excites expectations for the Benning Handicap as stables overflow and space tightens.
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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
Banyan
Greene
Longboat Proclaimed Professional and Banned in Track Row
Longboat the marathon champion was declared a professional by New England AAU directors after an unsanctioned ten mile race at Park Square rink. Cummings Price and Seiler, who helped pace him, were also banned. The meeting questioned gate receipts and race legitimacy, possibly barring Longboat from the Olympic meet unless Canadian authorities intervene. Directors voted to fund the American team to London and admitted the Armory AA Club to membership.
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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 in Navy Rowing Plans
Annapolis March report details Williams, the Gallaudet wrestler, breaking a foot during training, forcing him to miss a meet with Joe Turner. Navy shifts to a likely freshman crew and will row Columbia May 9, with Harvard May 6 and potential crews from New York Athletic Club, Ariel, and Arundel invited on dates to be set. Len Stanley to report to Montreal Club April 1. Cornell to clash with Chicago on Marshall Field November 4 after faculty approval.
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Newaerniston Post
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Welter- Naval Academy
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Academy
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Turner
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New York Athletic Club
Ariel and Arundel
Baltimore
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Chicago
Circags
University of Chicago
Marshall Field
Stagg
J. KE. Raycroft
Carroll Signs with Pottsville in Atlantic League
Local ballplayer Bite Carroll, noted at the Richmond Club of the Virginia State League last year, signs with Pottsville in the Atlantic League. The piece notes changes in pitching dynamics and fielding with glove use, downplaying bat speed as gloves alter play, and reflects on era shifts from overhand pitching to glove protection affecting outs.
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Carroll
Pottsville
Bite’ Carroll
Tosaer
Richmond
New Orleans Race Card Selections Amid Mixed Odds
The list presents a shuffled slate of horse names and implied bets across venues including Lexington Laity, Pontotoc, and Los Angeles. Notable entries include Notter, Power Quadrite, Rady Esther, Carmila, Cadichon, and Edwin T. Freyse with varied outcomes and odds.
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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
Political Job for Jennings Fans Favor Appointment
Detroit story reports manager Hugh Jennings of the Detroit Tigers may join Detroit's assistant corporation counsel staff next winter as political reshuffling follows the July 1 expiration of the current counsel. Jennings aims to base his home in Detroit, with many city officials backing his addition to the legal staff to align with his year-round presence. Also notes Jack Thoney near signing a Boston contract after a costly Toronto acquisition and a modest $400 promised gift.
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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 on Wilmington Ball Club
Arthur Irwin will arrive in Washington to meet President Hart Warren at the Union League ball on Fifteenth and H streets northeast. The large field enclosure 450 feet square was laid out yesterday as Irwin plans a scouting tour to assemble material for a signed team. Wallace Warren, formerly with Portsmouth in the Virginia League, signed to play for Wilmington Union League and must report April 14, with hints that Wilmington opens the season locally.
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Hart
Arthur Irwin
Irwin
Wallace Warren
Portsmouth
Wilmington
Summers Bests Decker in English Title Bout
In Philadelphia at Jack O Brien s Club George Decker of England and Summers clashed all night. Summers dominated most rounds trading hard rights and lefts. Decker hit a late left to the jaw and staggered but stayed upright until the bell. Summers pressed the pace with a big right to the stomach in the third and again in the sixth as the bell saved Decker each time.
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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 Fifteen Round Bout
Eddie Crowley of Georgetown will face Buck Talbert of the Navy Yard in a fifteen round decision bout near this city on March 26. The card also features Bobby Baker vs Tommy Ward in a six round bout and Alec Brown in a battle royal as the finale. Burt Clark of the Navy Yard is matched with Young Mitchell of Annapolis on April 20 in Dueling in Paris.
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Eddie Crowley
Georgetown
Buck Talbert
Navy Yard
Bobby Baker
Tommy Ward
Alec Brown
Burt Clark
Young Mitchell
Annapolis
Delehanty Joins Camp Sees Pelicans Clash
Jim Delehanty arrives at the main camp from Florida, declaring peak form after winter games in Ormond. Freeman shows speed and fielding skill as Regulars beat Colts 8 2, while Cantillon dismisses Walter Johnson fears and mocks the outlaw league. Weather may allow a nine inning game tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Galveston
Tex
Jim Delehanty
Florida
Ormond
Jim
Pelicans Land Athletics
New Orleans
Houston
Joe
Freeman
Jerry
Smith
Street
Colts
Keely
Kehoe
Oldsters
Cantillon
Walter Johnson
Nationals
Boston
East
Johnson
Walter
Union League
Washington
Lawson
Cantilion
Secretaryacobleon
Bay Shore
Harvard to Lose Cahill Star Athlete to Penn
Worcester mass March Harry Cahill Harvard football star likely to enter University of Pennsylvania in fall. A Worcester High School Holy Cross College graduate Cahill was a key Crimson back in intercollegiate clashes. Renowned as a top East football player and a sprinting prospect, Cahill under Mike Murph developed into a feared back and potential 10 second man for Penn.
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Mass
Harry Canim
Harvard
University of Pennsylvania
Cahill
Crimson
Los
Worcester High School
Holy Cross College
East
Mike Murph
Iis
Pennsylvania
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Cablegram
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Thoney
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Talbert
Paris
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Delehanty
Mark Rogers
Bluthenthal & Bickart, Inc
Thos. F. Menulty
Mgr
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Hopkins Tailoring CO
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