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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
6
Morgantown West Virginia October 25 West Virginia’s only scrimmage this week in preparation for the Princeton game Saturday will be tomorrow afternoon. Today was devoted to instructing the scrub team in the Princeton formations seen at the Colgate Princeton game. The varsity perfected new plays for use against the Tigers.
George Starr the Jack Atkin gelding led a swift field to win the Pershing handicap at Valley Park after finishing fourth in the prior race won by Merry Princess. Hoob Whitneys Peter Pan ally Wendy won the Jeffersonville purse for juveniles, with Maid and Accelerate behind. Lunsford rode multiple winners, while other horses and riders finished across a crowded program. In Buckhannon, WV, West Virginia Wesleyan football practice extended into twilight as Coach Drumm warned of tough opposition next week. Maryland State announced no basketball or indoor track this winter due to lack of gym space.
The Ticket of Leave a teeplechase named for the gallant jumper racing for Capital Parr headlines Laurel this afternoon. Billy Garth rides Ticket of Leave with Tafford entered by Lewis Garth for Willicanson. juvenile jumpers seek a first run of the season in a strong field. Roy Cruer and Jewanshee among likely winners. Wat War’s favor gives him a chance for the fifth race. Contenders include Rady Connell, Wodan, Bellringer, Zovuave, Currency, Widow Bedette, Dhan Chant, and Galley Head as the meet progresses.
Reads like a shuffled racing card with names such as Queen, Master Bill, Indian Chant, Jack of Spades, Water War, Legacy, Poacher, and Clarabella. Mentions Col Murphy Lola, Nellrimager Widow Bedette, and Livia among others in a likely catalog of entrants and stables.
A 1919 Laurel Maryland program lists multiple races with detailed results. Winners include a two year old filly and a four year old mare, with purses around $2,100 to $2,500. Notable names include Wing Jamies Bethe Landon and trainer J Brooks. Several horses show odds, purses, and show payments, while reports describe post positions and late running in different stakes.
New York Oct 28 Yankee lawyer Charlea H Tuttle attorney for the New York American League Club says the Ran fortson Mays case leads to better times for the American League The Wagner injunction against Johnson is permanent and restores the league charter The statement stresses that no single owner or executive should control clubs and emphasizes safeguarding independent club operation under league rules
In Richmond Virginia on October 28 negotiations continue for the sale of first baseman Jim Foole and center fielder Curtis Daughton from the Richmond Vai League Club. Daughton is likely to move to Brooklyn while Foole may be placed with the Cincinnati Reds. Connie Mack of the Athletics has written to arrange an exhibition game in Richmond next spring.
Laurel racing news covers a buyer’s bid for My Dear at 3000, Silk Bird purchased by W T Wilkinson, War Strength’s injury, Ensor warned after a reckless start, and Pimlico arrivals from New York including Widener and others. Kammy J Butwell travels free lance to Pimlico and Bowie, with plans to join A A Applegate stable in New Orleans. A large Laurel to Havana shipment departs, and the Hildreth string retires to winter quarters. Rumor hints at Widener buying Belmont Park and changing track direction. surplus purses increase slightly. Rockville High beat Sandy Spreng 1–0 in soccer. Fred Mitchell to manage Cubs next season.
Veteran heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, fresh from his Willard win and now pursuing acting roles, is rumored to plan a boxing return. Promoter Kevin Kearns reportedly seeks a big purse, but Dempsey may delay until his film work slows and the public clamor for a bout subsides. Meanwhile, Ferdie Schupp eyes a Cardinals comeback as McGraw aims to rebuild a strong pitching staff for Gotham’s pennant drive.
A. L. Anapye reports on Army Navy prospects and Tech eligibility. Western teams prep for Georgetown Prep and regional events. Akron heavyweight Hob Martin wins in ten rounds. free agents vie for AAU titles. Columbia plans a Harlem regatta on November 29 as Crosscountry meets and basketball candidacies ripple through local schools.
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