Washington Jockey Club posts Benning Handicap weights
The Washington Jockey Club announced entries and weights for the Benning Handicap to be run on March 25 at the spring meet. Names include Hitchcock and Dunlop entries, Belmonts, Madden, Whitney, and multiple stables with horses such as Dandelion, Zalvidere, Bobbie Kean, Gold Sifter, Orphan Lad, Dashaway, and many others.
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Washington Jockey Club
Horoe
J. KR
Hitchcock
Dandelion
Tangle
Thoman Hitchcock, Jr
Zalvidere
C_ Smithvon
Bobbie Kean
David Dunlop
Pater
August Belmont
Blanily
A Whitney
T Davidson
F Carman
Arima
T. M Cassidy
Thomas Hitchcock
W. Daly
Wo Wright
the Clown
D Kelly
Slickawky
E Madden
East End
L ‘Tally
Paul Ciiford
EB Madden
Sally Ky
Wiliam Garth
Lady Vara
Whitney
Mopacodor
Smithson
el Dorado
George Dudley
Midas
John Seely
Gungton
Holden, Jr
Chelsea Stable
JE Madden
Saylor
W. Lagerroth
Lord Boanerges
Thomas Clyde
Tylur
Jackson
Lackey
EY Madden
Old Colony
Timverwyck
Malace
Byron
Nelson
Diamond A. D Parr
Tickle
Beverwyck
Berkeley
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Spherical
T M. Coseldy
Greeno
Joseph West
Dairy Mala
Palestine Stable
Alpenmarchen
C Daly
O'L Richards
Campalen
JW Colt
Rose of Down
Dale Garson
Revanue
C. Nall
Howard Shean
Townes
Workmatd
The
Holden
Towns
Aurster
C_Daly
Umbrella
IC Nally
Sheridan
Ars
R. W. Walden
Pool rooms thrive despite horse track closings
Special to The Washington Post reports that in New York pool rooms flourished this winter even as Jockey Club tracks closed. The public sought races in New Orleans, Hot Springs, and Oakland, suggesting anti racing bills in Albany would not curb betting. operators rely on available races and handbooks, while the Jockey Club earlier tried to suppress information.
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New York
Mar
Jockey Club
New Orleans
Hot Springs
Oakland
Billig
Albany
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Army Navy
West Point
Annapolis
Franklin Pleth
Penn
Cornell
Quakers
Corel
Allpink filly dies after hurdle fall at Benning track
A three year old filly named Allpink broke its neck when stumbling at a hurdle at the Benning track while ridden by Albert Davison. Davison suffered a severe head wound and body bruises and was taken to Providence Hospital where he is expected to recover. The accident was witnessed by track employees trainers and spectators. Davis on is twenty five years old from Long Branch New Jersey. Special to The Washington Post.
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Allpink
Albert Davison
Davison
Providence Hospital
Davis
Long Branch
N. J
Cantillon Praises Nationals In First Galveston Outing
Cantillon opens Washington season with a 12 to 3 win over Galveston Band Crabs. Perrine and Blankenship shine at short and center, Hickman belts a home run, and Schlafly earns a potential captaincy as Goodwyn and Heydon adjust in camp. Cantillon upbeat about a pennant race start and strong team harmony.
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Perrine
Altizer
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Cantillon
Galveston
Washington
Blankenshin
Ganley
Cross
Joe
Nationals
Hickman
Joel
Anderson
Ging
Love Cross
Tne
First Baptist Church
Galverton
EL Perrino
Gunley
Gaietman
Ga Walson
Graham
Heydon
McConville
Mason
Kistner
Smith
Goodwyn
Wilson
Maxon
OW Wilson
Hiu
Orth
Blankenship
Bacrifice
Cermak
Godwyn
Fisch Bare An Batla
Hy Mason
Schlafly
Perrina
Gross
City names and horse list in unsettled race card
A dense OCR style list names many horses and people including Lady Henrietta Maren Frontenac Amador Charo Dry Dollar Evora Oaklawn Flarney Viperine Oakland Bonheur Br A Powell Handmaiden Mitra Convent Bell Anvil Nigrette Bryan Security Whisky King Ascot My Choice Piquet Sam Craig Capable Comedian and figures.
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Oaklawn
Flarney
Evora
Fare
Sheridan
Billy Mayham
Security
Whisky King
Ascot
My Choice
Luckett
Sotropaw
Pepper and
Virelula Lorraine
Zelina
Black Mata
Halton
Piquet
Robert Mitchell
King of the
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Antara
Little Gregg
Sam Craig
Flint
Horas
Wat
Horsa
Hallowmas
Alliste
Capilano
Lady Henriette
L. Johnson
Karai Harefoot
Little Wally
Sartor Resartus
Jin Bozeman
Autea
Peter Vinegar
Sabador
Putse
Herletta
G. W. Mackin Brawney
Bitterman
YI Dew
Dawa Il
Bells of
Besterling
Purea
Ant Frontenac
Pentagon
Rf Limerick
St. Ibe
Amador
Sunny Brook
Elling
Lucy
Marlo
Doha
Montebelio
de Oro
Schroeder's Midway
Chat
Chamblee
Wit
Retrepawa
Tene Hand
Avalona Ho
Joe Kelly
Lamarque
Luckett Libertinus
Lilian Ayres Coman
Ramona SE
Vandela
April's Pride
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Magniftelo
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Colorado
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Frings Ubing
Elmdale
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Little Greig
Gambot
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Tracy
How
Merry Sport - Cevatine
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Sentado
Henry Watte
Comedian
the Poet
Vincada McGrathians
Prince
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Aisona
Gavin G
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Forhall
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Madonns
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Autumn Flower
Hottlea Don Buren Arnold
UL Huwakma
Chieftain Dal Pi
the Abbott
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Matia Om
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Mimo
Alice Caray
Denis T
Bright Albert
Pelhom
King Thorpe
Dora
Proceeda
TB Kurntay
Wicklow
Galveston
Arena
Praseuslo
Mitre
Derdom
Honda
Andrew Meck
Mandator
Bryan
Neil
Berglan
Sabera
Nigratte
Corrigan
Rotrou
Canejo Taabalita
Sharif
Water Pearl Dies After Second Illness at Sheepshead Bay
Water Pearl the three year old colt owned by Sydney Paget and ER Thomas died at Jack Joyner's stable in Sheepshead Bay from bowel inflammation after a 36 hour illness. The colt, by Watercress from Pearl V, was bred by J. B. Hagein and had fetched 360000 for a half stake. Once a top two year old, Water Pearl was considered among the year's best until his colors were lowered by rivals Keena sq and Salyidere tacer.
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Apedal
Washington Post
New York
Water Pearl
Sydney Paget
E.R. Thomas
Jack Joyner
Sheepshead Bay
J. B. Hagein
Paget
Charles Edwards
ER. Thomas
Keenasq
Salyidere Tacer
Demarest Tops New York Amateurs in Billiards Tourney
Calvin Demarest, 19, from the West leads New York amateurs in the 14 2 balkline billiards, with Gardner Conklin and Poggenburg close behind. The field faces a possible tie for second and fourth as Demarest sets a new average record while matches continue at the Liederkranz Club in New York.
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New York
Mar
Billards
West
Calvin Demarest
Ell
Alex
Edward W. Gardner
Passaic
N. J
Charles F. Yankin
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago
Gardner
Demarest
New Jersey
Conklin
J. Ferdis
Poggenburg
Liederkranz Club
J. Ferdinand Poggenburg
Charles F. Conklin
Liederkranz
T. Mortimer
Rolls
Philadelphia
National Association of Amateur Billiard Players
Endurance race planned after Undine Stakes flap in San Francisco
San Francisco reports a next Saturday race with a $1,000 purse for Firestone Smiley Corbett and either Boas or Raconteur, to settle after the Undine Stakes ending. Emerald Chief dies near Lexington, a famed racehorse who earned substantial winnings. The American Bowling Congress opens in St Louis Friday for a month long tournament. Post's Letter Box notes a letter for Harry Bryan on the sporting editor’s desk.
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San Francisco
Firestone
Smiley Corbett
Boas
Raconteur
Bowling Congress
St. Louis
American Bowling Congress
Post
Sporting Editor
Harry Bryan
Theodore H Coleman Chosen to Manage Virginia State Fair
Theodore H Coleman, a renowned trotting horseman and race track official, is appointed by the directors to run the Virginia State Fair. He will oversee racing at Wilkes-Barre and serve as general secretary for the fair circuit, spanning Pennsylvania New Jersey and Maryland. Coleman has long directed racing in New York State and managed venues in Albany Utica Rochester Geneva El mira Hornell Binghamton and Cortland.
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Booth
Coleman
New York State
Albany
Utica
Rochester
Geneva
Elmira
Hornell
Binghamton
Cortland
Wilkesbarre
Maryland
Will Finance Meeting For Brightwood Harness Race
Henry Copperthite has arranged with Brightwood Driving Club to finance a three day race meeting at Brightwood in late May. The program will include three harness races and two running races daily, funded by subscriptions with substantial extra money from meet management. Local horsemen pledge support, promising an entertaining season for all in the racing world.
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Henry Copperthite
Brightwood Driving Club
Brightwood
Rea Gan in Serious Condition After Illness Threat
Special to The Washington Post Walter A Reagan star freshman quarterback at the University of Pennsylvania is reported in serious condition in the university hospital with a threatened attack of appendicitis. He had been doing indoor track work under Mike Murphy all winter and was taken ill in the gymnasium dressing room Friday after completing an afternoon sprint workout and thorough tryout.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Walter A. Reagan
Fennsylvania
Reagan
Mike Murphy
Murphy
Athletics In The Capital Contests And College Highlights
The Emerson Institute withdraws from a Washington game as Georgetown remains a focus. Georgetown and George Washington prep for league tests while Takome Club plans a strong season against Washington amateurs. Freshmen Hatchettlies show promise in relays and sprint events at Kendall Green, with notable marks by Wesley Coe in the shot and Talbot in the weight throw. Central High and other teams work indoors amid spring weather, and Coach Murray L Ruswell aims to field strong crews on the Potomac. Regular practice continues as Capt. Cooper marshals a young squad, with Hatchets aiming for upset wins and a stronger lineup for the season.
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Dayle Son
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Congestion and Objections at Indoor Track Meets in Washington
Washington athletes face crowded events at the Georgetown meet, with overpacked schedules and poor press and spectator accommodations. The piece criticizes event congestion at indoor meets run by Crummey and Foley, noting financial success but patron discomfort. It also discusses Sam Langford versus Gunnar Moir in boxing and comments on public reactions to star baseball players Donlin, Hal Chase, and contract tensions with New York clubs.
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Gunner” Moir
Trevelyan-Corrigan
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Foley
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Jim Jeffries
Big Jack Johnson
Joe Walcott
Joe Gans
Walcott
Sullivan
Moir
Donlin
Hal Chase
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New York
Frank Farrell
Husman
Chase
Chaze
Donlill
Clark Grifith
Hieves
Doest McGraw
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