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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
30
The annual eight rowing event sees Oxford edging Goubridge by 27 lengths amid strong shifts in the course. Times exceed caution as crews push blades, with sharp lines along the river and spectators predicting a dramatic season ahead.
The Potomac Boat Club board agreed to move the national single sculls regatta to August 12 and 13 on the Potomac River. Reasons include better river conditions, avoiding early month business conflicts, and allowing more rowers to attend, replacing the tentative July dates discussed previously in New York and Washington authorities.
A fragmented report notes work at Jeffs Camp with glaziers and masons arranging quarters in Wes as a corps and a spring timetable. Mention of Sam Langford and a mid-day event on handhall court suggests local project updates amid unclear details.
Thirty three Thoroughbreds are booked for the Excelsior handicap the feature event at Jamaica for the opening day of the Metropole Jockey Club spring meeting. Additional entries from Jacksonville and California are expected and the list includes Restigouche Firestone Fayatte Joe Madden Falmation Grawmore Jack Atkin Nealon Wise Magou Alfred Noble Felesda Hesucouy Nimbos Guy Fisher Great Heavens Turicont Obacle Hargrave Par Weet Princes Ahmed Racquel Berkeley Quantico Magacine Arcite Apache Creat Green Mary Davis Hisck Mete Baend Anboy Frince Teperlss and King Olympian.
The Navy Midshipmen defeated St John’s in their opening game but faced a late rally as St John’s rallied in the ninth inning. Navy managed to hold on despite a dangerous stretch, finishing with a narrow win after critical hits and miscues by Navy players.
Lineal bout scheduled at the Westport Slat log Rink near Baltimore tonight features Kid Gordon and Billy Clinton as principals. The 2% round event is billed as the longest arranged in this vicinity, with both fighters in excellent trim and a highly anticipated match expected. Australia asks teams to play preliminaries in tennis.
SSS the greatest of all tonics because it is the greatest of all blood purifiers and supplies the system with the best tonic needs while thoroughly purifying the blood. It claims to guard against disease by enriching circulation and strengthening the entire system. The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta, GA promotes it as safe for all ages and essential in spring health.
Walter Camp Yale adviser returns after six weeks in the South to attend the football rules commission meeting in New York. He brings a mass of suggested rule changes and will read them Friday night. Yale supports limiting defensive rush width and aligning defense with the attacking line, with further meetings anticipated to finalize next season's revisions.
Even Starboard and Jack Parker lead a list of winners with scores noted for each horse or entrant.
Pittsburg March 23 Ketchel, world middleweight champion, drew with Frank Klaus before a large crowd under National Sporting Club auspices. Klaus pressed early, Ketchel faded late, leaving a draw as spectators approved. Referee Jack McGuigan officiated.
In Jacksonville on March 2, Jack Parker (Neaton) lost to a strong favorite as the crowd vigor rose with betting at 1 to 2 and 2 to 4 near the finish. Obert edged Nico to win, with Parker's horse crossing later as the official result. The Royal meeting will conclude April 16. The day featured six races with horses including Darling, May 11, Altadena, Sewanee, and Bearboard among others.
Reports from American League training camps describe the Naps in hot sun workouts ahead of a New Orleans series. Addie Joss likely to pitch, Turner praised as a great second baseman, with Rainglawn a candidate at first. Observers note strong effort and reserve pitchers. optimism is high as Camp experiences continue.
At Oakland track meet, Hust Wag triumphs by eight lengths over Ke and Metropolitan. Notable performances include Madeline and Roberta Port Mabone in sprint events, with Timed Roberta among rivals. Local bettors follow wide field races and note strong showings from Charles Green Thijistiea and The Wrestler, among others.
Racing entries list shows numerous horses, jockeys, and fare details across multiple races including six furlongs and quarter-mile notes. The article also covers Fred Stevens of J Pierpont Morgan and Walter D Vlanders elected to the Studebaker board after a meeting in South Bend, reflecting a merger with the EMF Company.
Readable fragments show a bowling league scene with teams and totals for matches. Mentions have names like Daron and Beth, with various scores and totals across multiple lanes, indicating a midweek league roundup in a local paper.
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