Wrestler Hacken Schmidt Faces Four Minute Bet Dispute
A rare wrestling match last night in this country sparked a dispute as a challenger asked for four minutes to place bets, but Hacken Schmidt refused and grew angry. The incident, later explained as a local custom, was not meant to offend Vit who had been involved.
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Pat O'Connor
Wrestling Sage Hackenschmidt Seeks Honest Showcase
Sporting Comment notes Hackenschmidt the "Russian hon" differs from typical brawny champs. The writer praises Hackenschmidt as educated, well traveled, fluent in English, and eager for a fair bout with Frank Gotch. He criticizes dishonest wrestlers and urges integrity to revive the sport's appeal.
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Georgetown Opens Season With Aggies Amid Roster Shuffle
Georgetown University starts the college baseball season hosting the Maryland Aggies. Captain Simon shifts to short, Diamond debuts as a standout freshman pitcher, with new players filling in at third and left field. The Blue and Gray hope to leverage a stronger, better-rounded lineup as injuries and graduations reshape the infield and outfield. Meanwhile Jack Johnson signs with the Barger Athletic Club and eyes Jim Barry in Milwaukee on April 10 at the Hippodrome as Burns prepares a return to America.
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Lard Loses Great Game For Halve In Semifinal
In Pinehurst on March 2 Porter of Allegheny defeats Lard 20 holes to reach the final, Wood of Homewood Chicago beats Worthington 4 and 3 to join Porter in tomorrow’s 36 hole final. Oswald Kirk Englewood and C D Becker Woodland advance in the consolation.
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Dates for Kentucky Tracks Set by State Racing Commission
The Kentucky State racing commission met in Lexington and allotted racing dates for state tracks. Lexington runs April 22 to May 3, Louisville May 6 to May 28, Latonia June 2 to July 18. The panel adopted rules barring pool rooms from receiving racing information and tightened licensing to curb doping. licensing will favor clean track records. The commission will reconvene April 28 to review lease applications.
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Track meet set to surpass southern records at Horse Show
Richmond Va March 20 officials plan intercollegiate meet at the Horse Show building tomorrow night promising events that may eclipse past southern shows Rector of the University of Virginia will enter the quarter mile Archie Randolph also from Virginia will compete in his originally entered events after recovering from a prior ankle injury
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Washington Union League Names Hart Treasurer
Louis Hart elected treasurer replacing EB Helm who remains secretary. Manager Irwin reports signing Atherton Hauner and Watty Lee as part of a two game series schedule starting April 27 in Washington. Irwin to confer with President Hart Sunday on playing material and outlined plans. Poggenberg defeats Jackson 409 to 320 in national amateur billiard tournament in Chicago.
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Cobb Signs Contract After Late Detroit Signing Drama
Detroit baseball fans watched Cobb agree to a one year deal with President Navin after a tense two hour talk. Cobb missed his train en route to Philadelphia to sign with Washington Irwin then reconsidered, returned to Detroit, and agreed to withdraw a three year demand. Navin reportedly gave concessions and a salary boost with a possible raise next year. Cobb plans a summer absence before reporting to Manager Jennings at Little Rock.
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Quakers Race May 21 and NYU Nine Row May 2
Announcement from Philadelphia reports the University of Pennsylvania and New York University will row the national two mile course on the Schuylkill River on May 2. It is PA's only dual race of the year and NYU’s first year of rowing. Princeton withdraws from the league. Haverford trims Cornell 4 to 2 as Cornells foreigners, notably Prince Victor Narayan of India, shine.
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Cardinals and Colts Set for Houston Series
Cantilon leads Washingtons Millers north toward Houston for a weekend series against McCloskey’s Cardinals with Cates Keeley to pitch full games and Falkenberg in reserve. Burns arm delays Falkenberg, Burns travels home for rest, and the Millers expect a brisk practice but sit idle due to sand gales.
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Hack athletic marvel and boxing wrestling notes
A lively Washington post segment covers Hackenschmidt's showing in a wrestling exhibition, local rivals Turner Mackay and Paulson, manager Cantillon and Callahan cross currents, Edmundson release drama, McGraw and Nationals Dallas dates, and a mix of other sports results and ads from the era.
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