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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1911
Page
14
Bat Nelson outpaced Dalea Grassmere to win the feature at Laurel. The event showcased a fast pace and tight finish as Nelson claimed victory in a key track showdown. The program highlighted local racing action and notable performances by Laurel athletes.
Grasamere led through the backstretch to win the Anne Arundel stake at Laurel by a length over Edda with Sager third. W T Anderson bought Grasamere for $1,500 after the race, marking his first win for J Burtschell. Dugan and Schuttinger each had two riding wins, while Tom Melton fell but was未 injured.
Laurel race program details two year olds and three year olds with selling, claiming and purse races at Latonia and other venues. Notes on apprentices and horse weights accompany a baseball update: Billy Sullivan of the White Sox remains with the team as several veterans plot comebacks.
A thousand fans in Manchester watch Monte Dale and Battling Nelson in Mechanics’ Hall as Nelson wins the fifteen round bout. Dale shows grit with flashes of form, especially in rounds six and twelve, but Nelson’s aggressive attack prevails though Dale isn’t stopped. Crowd hails both fighters for their pluck and endurance.
The report lists totals for the series including attendance at 5 1,228 and players pool at 127,910.61. It records commissions totaling 30,025.55 and each clad at 73,309.67, with a grand total of 159,866 for attendance and related sums.
In a dramatic tenth inning Doyle on third with none out failed to drive a fly ball scoring. McGraw’s team faces schedule hoopla and possible deciding game with New York favored if needed. Oldring breaks slump with a home run as Crandall proves best substitute. race results follow with multiple purses and upset finishes.
A long list of horse names appears in a clipped section featuring numerous runners such as Laurel Laurel, Thirty Forty, The Rump, Ochre Court, Commoner's Touch, Surfert, Black Bridge, and more. Names like Michael Angelo and Terrific's Lady appear among the roster, paired with riders and possible owners.
At the Naval Academy Leonard, previously a scrubs halfback, sprinted for a kickoff return and scored, then was moved to the first team within minutes. Navy weathered a stiff practice as Dalton injured his knee early in the game and other regulars rested. Alfredo de Oro accepted George Wheeler’s challenge for the world three cushion billiard title, posting a $20 forfeiture.
Harry Wecker of Van Braam street, a Giant partisan, fainted when Oldring's home run was posted. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy induced by excitement and was taken to a hospital in Pittsburgh. His condition is listed as serious as officials withhold news of the victory pending his recovery.
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