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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1911
Page
16
A chaotic race ended with jockey Byrne sustaining serious injuries as his horse fell at Laurel. Husky Lad began slowly but finished strong, with Eddie Grane aboard. The meeting featured a $40,000 purse for 3 year olds and up, and complex placings listed for several contenders.
Washingtonians favor Parker Bridget clothes praised for exclusive style and modest price. Advert promises cosmopolitan fabrics and guaranteed quality with a great fall variety. Salesmen praised for courteous service and detailed fittings.
Tyrus Raymond Cobb, famed batter and runner, is praised by the trophy commission for being the American League MVP with a perfect 1.000 percentage, but American League President B B Johnson questions the award’s value citing Cobb’s discipline issues and past reprimands by the national commission.
Cincinnati Oct 13 President August Terrmann says Clark Griffith will not manage Reds next year. Terrmann seeks a playing man to occupy the shortstop job. Also notes Chinese student Liew among Brown football quarterback candidates after Exeter.
Norfolk Va October 14 Manager Bob Levy announces Jamestown Jockey Club fall meeting from November 2 to 3 will be the biggest ever in the South. Purses range up to 1500 and 700 stalls are expected to be filled with entries from James R Keene August Belmont Sam Hildreth H P Whitney and other leading owners. Entries for stake races close October 18.
Frank Schulte will receive the automobile awarded by the baseball writers for the city championship game while Chicago honors the 1910 pennant. Schulte organized a fund to buy a car for Ed Walsh, pledging $25 and urging others to contribute to the total needed.
Pimlico notes from Friday October 13 1911 show racing with clear weather and fast track. First race featured Apple Prince winning while odds paid. Measured times for several races listed with payouts to place and show. Sixth race Handicap saw Goldcrest Lena LL winning with strong drive by jockey Beasley and multiple performances noted.
Amoret wins the first race at six furlongs for 3-year-olds and up with Star Blue second and John Griffin third. Jennie Geddes takes the second race at one mile for 2-year-olds, with Patriuche and Betty Fuller in the placings. Sir Cleges wins the third race at one mile, with Longhand and Discontent in the money. Grover Hughes captures the handicap at furlongs, followed by Jim Basy and Little Father. Wheelwright takes the six furlongs get for 3-year-olds, with Three Links near the finish. Wander wins the sixth with Sigurd second and Bob Co. third.
A record crowd on Baltimore date October 13 witnessed a dramatic Laurel opening race marred by several crashes. Jock Byrne sustained a broken circular bone and head injuries, taken to a Washington hospital, while riders Dunn and Sweeney also suffered hurts. The race and day then featured Hilariots’ easy victory, with Obert suspended three days for rough riding.
A dense racing card lists multiple races with entries for two year olds to four year olds, mile distances, and various purses. Notable names include Be asd Suhr he ig and Myles O'Connell. Automobiles and steeplechase sections appear with listed runners and distances, plus assorted prize figures and entrants such as Louise Wells and Sarah Chenault.
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Md outlines two lineup changes for the Naval Academy ahead of the big game with Washington and Jefferson. Ingram shifts to center replacing Weems, Redman starts at right tackle for the injured Davis, who is out. Ingram has performed well and competes with last year's center Weems for the regular center position.
Louisville report notes a maiden race at Churchill Downs where Carlton Club paid 100 to 1 for a place aided by pari mutuel pools. The event featured twelve starters and marked a historic payout rarity in local racing history. Also mentions upcoming Amateur Athletic Union championships in New York Celtic Park with dates in November.
The piece discusses how location, colors, and fame influence football nicknames as state teams gain recognition. It notes the role of branding in school spirit and public perception amid evolving sensor technology in sports metrics.
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