Upset unfolds in stewarded steeplechase at Belvedere meet
Weirdsome wins the Belvedere Handicap only after a foul against Peter Paul, with Peter Paul promoted to first as Weirdsome crowded the Bradley gelding late. Fricker riding War Paint was injured, Suffel shook up, and several fallers rattled the crowd as three favorites claimed cash in a day of shocks.
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Car Tle Jona
Jockey Club Loses Suit Over Benning Ground
The Washington Jockey Club lost a trespass suit against Baker Bros regarding land leased from Brightwell hetra for the new Columbia Course at Benning. Judge Gould ruled in favor of the defendants after a verdict for $2,000 damages previously awarded to Bakers, with counsel J C Gittings James C Toomey for Bakers and H H Thomas Samuel Maddox for the Club.
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H H. Thomas
Samuel Maddox
Klamesha dominates Sea Cliff Stakes at Aqueduct
Klamesha at 1 to 30 easily wins the Sea Cliff Stakes at Aqueduct, beating Amberjack by four lengths as only two starters faced the barrier amid a slow track. Five furlongs results show Brother Frank and Debsr among winners in separate races at the New York program dated November 6.
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Martin
Hector la Sorciere Optician
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Alexander Brown Challenges Lowe to a ten-sound fight
Alexander Brown, famed fighter in prior battles around Washington and Baltimore, issues a challenge to Tommy Lowe of this city. Brown's backers gamble $100 that Lowe cannot stop him within ten rounds.
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Lowe
Alexander
Washington
Baltimore
Tommy Lowe
Brown
Cumberland Park Fall Handicap and Opening Day Racing
Opening Cumberland Park fall meeting draws liberal attendance and betting. Tartan wins the Fall Handicap at a mile and an eighth over John Carroll. FireT Race and other races feature favorites and long shots. Multiple races list winners, times, and placegetters with notable names across six events led by Tartan and Fire Gleam.
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Fugarthe
Sheend
Monia
Confuress
Sir Andre
Weberfelds
Snot Kitty Fellaim
Lance Hunter
New Orleans Turf War Faces New Legislation
Ministers and lawmakers in New Orleans warn of a turf war as Fair Grounds and City Park prepare winter meets starting November 30. A bill to ban horse racing in Louisiana is likely to be introduced in the coming legislative session. Representative Hunnicker, known for the anti poolroom bill, is expected to back the fight if the turf dispute is not settled, with Gov Sanders backing the anti racing measure.
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Western Jockey Club
American Turf Association
Fair Grounds
City Park
Louisiana
Hunnicker
Fightiut
Sanders
New Winter Garden Opens Tonight at 1827 14th Street
Fred H. Geyer promotes the new winter garden venue at 1827 14th Street offering fine music and moderate prices. Gysters in an atyle. Go out to enjoy the event tonight.
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Winter Garden
New Chess League Formed For Government Departments
Government departments form a departmental chess league with officers named for president F B Walker interior department and a slate of vice presidents. Teams and schedules are planned with weekly matches at Washington Chess Club rooms starting around 7 00 pm. Emblem and individual prizes promised, with captains reporting total players at next meeting and non affiliated players urged to join.
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Interior Department
John Roberts
Agriculture
Br Halstead
Treasury
W R Lowe
Roots
N B. Webster
Navy
Tyros
Columbia President May Help Choose Next Year’s Coach
Columbia officials signal a new approach to scheduling and coach selection for next season. President Nicholas Murray Butler is likely to supervise the process to prevent on field fights and poor officiating, and he intends to avoid repeats of recent incidents while remaining influential in the choice of the next coach.
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Columbia
New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Wesleyan
Wittle
Yale
New.Haven, Conn
Richards
Otter
Yale Athletica
Louisville Puts Up Guarantees to Retain Bowling Tournament
Louisville announces a written 8 percent entry-money guarantee and other safeguards to keep the National Bowling Congress from relocating the 1908 tournament to Philadelphia. Abe Langtry reports Louisville has steps in place, including potential court-style enjoinment, to secure the event. Nealon Signs with Pittsburg. Yale Athletics for Yale Men.
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Abe Langtry
Louisville
National Bowling Congress
Iit
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Louisville Tournament Company
Football Fatal Injuries Claim Two High School Players
Alton I November 6 James Squires sixteen died today from a knee injury Oct 21 in a game with East St Louis High School leading to blood poisoning. In Chicago Oak Park High School disbanded its team after Vernon Wise died from injuries in a Hyde Park High School game.
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James Squires
Alton
East St Louis High School
Squires
Chicago
Oak Park
Vernon Wise
Hyde Park High School
George Washington Eleven Prepares For Virginia Clash
George Washington eleven showed marked improvement in its game against St Johns last Saturday and hopes to strengthen weak spots for the big game with Virginia next Saturday at American League Park. The linemen charged low and hard while the backs played superbly. Coaches plan to remedy end faults by Saturday and secret practice will precede the Army scrimmage Wednesday at Fort Myer with the final hard session Thursday. Virginia draws large local support, promising a highly interesting contest.
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George Washingtoms
Tigers Slump Versus Dartmouth In Weekend Set
Princeton's Tigers suffer a surprising defeat to Dartmouth as the Dartmouth attack proves machine-like. Key players Bard and Tooker excel while Fryer and several line substitutes underperform amid a weak defensive showing. Mount St Joseph's College seeks additional games with details from L. Galt.
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Tigers
New Englanders
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Tooker
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P Waller
J Waller
Carruthers
Phillips
Rafferty
Herring
Coats
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Mount St Joseph's College
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Galt
Lambert
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Ruitz
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Kay
Buch
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Smith
L. Galt
Mount
St Jseph's Colles
Baltimore
Yale Star Quarter Back Crippled in Columbia Game
Yale's football team returned from New York boasting a 32 point victory over Columbia. Star quarterback Tad Jones was crippled, with a severely sprained ankle leading to retirement from the game. Outlook for Princeton and Harvard clashes is uncertain due to the injury.
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Ney
New York
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Tad’ Jones
Ele
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Twenty round bout set for Frisco air next December
New York reports Fitzsimmons and Jack O'Brien agreed to a twenty round bout in San Francisco between December 2 and 3. Articles to be signed, payout 60 percent gross with 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser. A referee to be chosen by December 1, with photos planned for the event.
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Washington Post
New York
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Jack O'Brien
Frisco
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O Brida
Lew Friedman
Fite
Fitz
Fght
Young Corbett Crippled After Russell Fight
Ward notified that Young Corbett strained his back in round two against Unk Russell and, with sore hands from recent bouts, may cancel engagements for at least a month. He will keep light training to regain championship form and resume fighting later.
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Ward
Harry Tuthill
Young Corbett
Corbett
Unk Russell
Philadelphia
Football Notes on Harvard Yale and others in 1901 era
A wide survey of college football figures and outlooks mentions Harvard expected to beat the Quakers, Amherst’s past performances, Michigan under Yost, and Thorpe at Virginia. It notes Pennsylvanias eligibility scrutiny, Yale’s superiority over Harvard per Capt Gillespie, and prepares for an English Rugby game at Harvard Stadium on November 11.
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