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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1910
Page
13
The article chronicles Jem Mace, aging world boxing champion, returning to face Tom Allen in a dramatic exhibition. It details their brutal, technical exchange, Mace’s movement and counters, Allen’s powerful assaults, the fierce rounds, and the fatigue and resilience shaping a historic late-career clash.
The match features Tom Allen battling veteran Mace in a brutal sparring session. Allen's attempts to land head shots are repelled by Mace's left eye targeting and powerful counters. Exhausted, Allen is overwhelmed as Mace delivers decisive blows, leaving Allen exhausted and near blind while Mace shows sustained, controlled offense.
More than four trotters and pacers are in training as owners in the harness racing circle prepare for upcoming events. Notables include George Goodacre and Charles Widmeyer with multiple young horses at St Araph, and trainers Carbin and Crow with several promising prospects. Racing plans center on transfers to Potomac Park speedway and other venues as owners push to showcase a strong stable including Potwin Boy, Coun tre Roy, Palm Sunday, and Bolivar.
Washington Nationals history shows a consistent 6th place finish and improving records since joining the American League in 1901. The piece lists yearly finishes, win totals, and standings through 1909, noting notable owners, trainers, and speedway and trotting activity around Washington area tracks in Maryland and nearby states.
The Collins family has strong representation in both leagues this spring. Eddie Collins stars for the Athletics, Ray Collins appears for the Red Sox, and John Collins debuts with the White Sox. In the National League, Golfine survives spring trials with the Phillies.
May 7 report from Saginaw Michigan tells how Jemse Becker of the New York Giants, from Chesaninga, and Maurice Kirby of the village, now state land commissioner clerk, found Becker pitching hay in farm clothes after Kirby heard of the young man. Becker was paid five dollars to travel to St Charles and defeated the local team. he pitched without warming up on the half lot wearing farm boots.
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