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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

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16

Kramer and Oldfield Highlight Early Racing Legends

New York May 30. Frank Kramer the evels champion is lauded as one of the world’s most remarkable athletes. Barney Oldfield is praised for surviving countless racing crashes with minimal injuries while dominating with speed and nerve. The article discusses racing legends, evolving timing, and Mike Gibbons’s readiness to prove himself against rivals.

New York Frank Kramer Stena Kramer Fittes Vaara Athets

Hudson Made Coach of St Alban's Teams

Thomas C. Findson a star athlete at Trinity College several years ago, is named athletic coach at St Alban's School to succeed George Green who resigned. He will take charge next fall after recent agreement. His coaching experience includes Shattak School Fraebault and Trinity as an assistant. He was a standout football player, named second all American fullback in 1913 and earned Trinity letters in track and baseball.

Heonard Wefers Bernie’ Wefers Bernie Weters Aponters Waleron Stan L Bernie Wefers Imera Ming Rian Raven Europe Mike Gibbons Jack Dillon Thomas C. Findson Trinity College St Alban's School George Green Hudson Shattak School Fraebault Mtnn Trinity

Unclear Thoroughbred Field Names from Morning Telegraph Listing

A dense OCR style listing names of horses and handlers appears from Morning Telegraph and Cincinnati Enquirer text. It references Ivory Black Thoughtful Sam McMeekin and many race horse names such as Monocacy Ida Claire Tronas Steel Pollor Breese, with scattered locations like Cincinnati and Louisville and mentions of reporters.

Morning Telegraph Ivory Black Yellowstone Thoughtful Sam McMeekin Monocacy Ida Claire Pultux Tree As Steel Royal Martyr Breeas Triple Crown Old Drury Byomet Hacebrook Addon St. Rock Churchill Dorcas Cincinnati Enquirer Sam McMee Ida Clafra Menlo Park Tronas Steel Pollor Breese Racebrook Abdon Bryochast Gammon Dercas Louisville Longa Ding Lady Passing Fancy Mille Ash Gsn Armament Sam McMeskin Camperfield Monecaer Race Brook Brian Chant Garmon Bet Our John Bet Square Eleanor Beau of

Soldiers Easy in Marlboro Feature at Mile and Sixteenths

In relentless rain at Marlboro Maryland on May 30 Soldiers Suam dominated the feature race a mile and one sixteenth as Stalwart Van Eden Park Abe Martin and others trailed. Multiple undercard events followed with winners including John Roberts Beach Sand Billy Hibbs Rakeoff Edith Olga Della Mack Soldier and Pharaoh in various six furlong to two mile sprints.

Washington Post Marlboro Soldiers Suam Makes Stalwart van Jackson Clifton Squaw Mel McKean Billy Hibbs Mathewa Meelicka Carter Naxnock Bauer Soldier Doyle Della Mack Mathews Col. Hatloway Watts Jack Hanover Kinder Lou Shepherdess Merry Jubilee Chappell Tara Belle ' of the Kitchen Page, Noble Examiner and Denville II Pharaoh Heartbeat Tima Laura Freda Johnson

Eagles beat White Sox 1 0 in five innings at Alexandria

In Alexandria on May 9 the Eagles defeated local rival the White Sox 1 to 0 in a five inning game. Pitcher Quayle allowed a lone run after a walk and Astryke’s RBI single. Batteries Waite and Jones for Eagles. Quayle and another pitcher for White Sox.

Washington Post Alexandria Eagles White Sox White Quayle Astryke Bele Waite Jones

Friar Rock Wins Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park

Friar Rock ridden by Jockey Gainer carried 99 pounds to a clear victory in the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park over 1 1/16 miles. Bhort Grams, 117 pounds, finished second by two and a half lengths, with Stromboli third. The race featured a fast early pace, Hauberk as pacemaker, and a strong performance by the Belmont pair favorites.

New York Gainer August Blemont Friar Rock Emil Herz Stromboli Sharpshooter Hauberk R Hauberk Acme Short Graas Belmont Garner Colambine McTagdarthage Pleasant Dreams Buxton Prevusipton Dr. Gremer Graves Voluspa Hanson Davies Fernmek Heynes Mier Bustie Loftus Haynes Hauberkalec Brent Wood Lid Euuktia Marcellinus Bowers F Wallac Bart May Bird I Lite Nearer Hibler Malachite Pan Maid Butwell Jacquetta

Golf action at Chevy Chase and country clubs bogey

Golfers from Washington and area clubs competed across Chevy Chase Columbia Country Club and Bannockburn with rain delays. Lott and Ellis led, Lott 160 net and 188 gross on 18 holes, Ellis net 162 on 36 holes, while Van Leer excelled in morning play and Copp posted a 75 net in the Columbia event.

A. G. Lott F. H. Ellis Chevy Chase Lott Ellis H. R. Dulaney T. N. McAboy J. A. McIlhenny C. van Leer Columbia C. M King Yes

Lowe Held To Draw In A 15 Round Fight

Tommy Lowe Washington's premier lightweight and Andy Cortes from Brooklyn fought a 15 round draw before a large Ardmore crowd. Referee P F O'Connor initially announced no decision amid Lowe objections. Cortes pressed late rounds, Lowe recovered after a late spurt, while Young Thamas beat Young Issa and Turk Smith stopped Kid White in the prelim. Chicago race results followed with Stokes winning the 10 mile Nat Federated motorcyclists title and Hilliard placing third.

Tommy Lowe Washington Andy Cortes Brooklyn Ardmore P. F. O'Connor Lowe Corter Cortez Young Thamas Young Issa New York Thomas Turk Smith Kid White

Busy Week at Golf for Women Players

The schedule lists the women's handicap against bogey at Chevy Chase with a Friday second round, a Monday qualifying round at 10 o'clock, then Tuesday morning match play. Semifinals and finals follow on subsequent days, plus a Thursday putting contest for the Bachelor trophy and a driving contest. A mixed foursome medal play is set for Friday at 2 o'clock amid Blue Ridge League results and college games.

Chevy Chase

Alban’s Athletes Rewarded For Service In Three Sports

Awards of letters for service in three branches of sport were made at Alban’s School yesterday at noon following the field and track carnival. Eleven track letters were awarded, twelve in baseball and thirteen in basketball. Track recipients included Captain Brewer, Maxam, Carter, Pridmore, Wallace, Mores, Gochrosis, Hauser, Brock, Stubbs and Potter. Basketball honorees were Captain Castle HL Laa, Kelly, Loker, Wallace, Potter, Morse, Hauser, Carter, Stubbs, Johnson, Livermoore and Schroera. Baseball counterparts included Castle, Davidson, Berry, H. Lee, Johnson, Rust, Boyd, Loker, Daniels, McAlster, Moses and B. Lee.

Ban Bchool Brewer Maxam Carter Pridmore Wallace Mores Gchrosis Hauser Brock Stubbs Potter Castle HL Laa Kelly Loker Morse Johnson Livermoore Schroera Castle Davidson Berry H. Lee Rust Boyd Daniels McAlster Moses B. Lee

Race Track Entries For Today's Sport Meet

Multiple races listed with purses from 600 to 8000, entries including Arcene Borin Margaret G. Joe Be Wag and others. Shows first to sixth races across selling, stakes, and maiden events, with weights, distances, and notable horses. weather clear and track fast. Fairfax, Va May 30 Cardinal A C routed locals in a double bill, 20 to 3 and 10 to 1.

Arcene Borin Margaret G Joe Gordon Obolus Hendel Abhena Wodam Bam Idle Michael Cynosure Porse Semper Stalwart Bannerkopf Ada Anne Chitra Palm Leaf Muranti Paw Parlor Boy Revere Core Camellia Muiler Snawr Ginger Quill Innocent Inex Hiry Rhyme Hester Smith Fashion Sid Milbray Peable Furtongs Blue Cap Little Nephew Fortnight Stiles Enob Dark Erin Tapertip Originator Rating Mikifula Shine Columbia Lady Quartermaster Harwood Prince Albert York Lad Chictaw Tillotson Mile Perugino Toy Miss Jerry Disturber Queen Apple Welga Alex Gets Harry Gardner Fels Flitaway Roy Pleasureville St. Charlotte Bell Boy Dartworth Fannie Washington Post Fairfax Cardinal A.C Alexandria Sweeney Albaugh Alexandriana Cardinals McBride

Local Runners Score In Lafayette Games

Easton runner Birth right of Central High Washington D C won the 2 yard dash with a time of 2415 seconds under Lafayette University track conditions Capt Milstead of Central finished third Monroe Sheehan of McKinley High Washington took second in the half mile Harmer of West Philadelphia won in 2 35 Sheehan was a close second Brooklyn Poly Prep won the meet with points

Washington Post Easton Central High Washington D. C Lafayette University Walter Milstead Central Monroe Sheehan McKinley High Harmer West Philadelphia Sheehan Brooklyn Poly Prep J

Derby To Fifinella Wins 6500 Sovereigns Stakes

In New Market England on May day the Derby stakes for 1913 foals and fillies over about 1 mile 5 fur 6 1/2 furlongs was won by Fifinella. Nassovian placed third with Xwangeu second. Ten starters. Nassovian owned by John Sanford of Amsterdam NC ridden by American jockey Frank ONeill. Bets: Fifinella 11 to 2, Kwangsu 3 to 1, Nassovian 11 to 2.

New Market England Fifinella Xwangeu Nassovian John Sanford Amsterdam N. C Frank Oneill Kwangsu

Floral wreath placed at grave of NL president Harry C. Pulliam

Louisville experts today marked the death of Harry C. Pulliam late president of the National League. A floral wreath was laid on his grave in Cave Hill Cemetery by the Baseball Players Association of America in commemoration.

Louisville Harry C. Pulliam National League Cave Hill Udines' Association Imarice

Sallee Stops Cubs in Holiday Split Card

Chicago and St Louis divided honors on a holiday doubleheader. Sallee held the Cubs to three runs in the morning, while Steele allowed a late surge as the Cubs beat St Louis 7 to 6. Williams and Archer homered as Chicago tallied. Zimmermann and Williams drove in key runs for St Louis.

Chicago Chicaze Bt Louis Salles Cubs Steele Jasper Williams Smith McConnel Yerkes Zwilling Corhan Bette Miller McConnell Booian St. Louis Sallee Byron Quigsley Louis Abho McCarthy Fisch Jesper Hornsby Bell Hbescher Flack Zimmerman Archer Wilson Sier Saier Backsceffy Miliari Corhab Betmel Srrers Vaughn

Results in Roped Arena in Cleveland and Nearby Cities

Cleveland May 20 Art Straw hacker beat Ed die O Keefe in 16 rounds. Youngstown May 6 Gene De Mont defeated Otto Yackow in 10 rounds. New Orleans May 30 Eddie Coulon outpointed Jimmy Murphy in 15 rounds. Other Sports on Page 12.

Cleveland Ohio Art Strawhacker Eddie O'Keefe Philadelphia Youngstown Gene de Mont Memphis Otto Yackow New Orleans Eddie Coulon Jimmy Murphy

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