Army Shoots Well in Seagirt Tourney Trophy and Matches
Lieut Shaw wins the Swiss Trophy and the Spencer silhouette match at Seagirt Nova Scotia as the Army squad and New Jersey entrants bolster the event standings. Infantry also takes the two-man team title with Capt Emerson and Lieut Winder among top finishers.
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Lieut
Shaw
Infantry
Spencer Silhouette
New Jersey
Seagirt
Twent St
Ligut
Charse Haw, & Tearmade
Crpt
Jay Emerson
Idrut
J. Siren
United States Army Infantr
Harry Caldwell
T. A. Clausell
Liewt. K
Sergt. Feiss
S Stempte
Ohio
Cot Tewen
New Ter
OW. Blanford
New York
Maj Drice
Cayst. Wise
Mater
Sergt
Teushner
O'Brien
Pennsylvania
Martin
Rutherford
Tls. A
Lieut. Armstrong
V. A
G. W. Chesley
Connecticut
JW. Hessian
Plac
Eddy. Ohin
Army Infantry
Barr
Stoll
Cooper Overholt
Gardner
Andring
Price
Mutler
Tewas
Pfell
Smith
Hind
Mfalcalm
Cohn
Shivers
Gillespie
Sylvester
Flynn
Emerson
Trent
Simon
Cat. Winder
Richard
Wss
J. W. Tensian
BP. Leushner
Wise
Mass
Welle
Sullivan Asked to Remain as State Athletic Chief
Albany dispatch reports Gov. Dix wrote to James E. Sullivan of New York urging him to reconsider resigning as chairman of the State athletic commission. The governor opposed amendments or repeal of the Frawley boxing law now, backs state boxing regulation, and says a fair test of the new law may elevate the sport. A commission meeting is set Friday to address complex resignations and actions involving Pat Powers and Harry Pollok and the Madison Square lease and distribution issues.
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Albany
Gov. Dix
James EB. Sullivan
New York
New State Athletic Commission
Sullivan
Frank Seed
Binghamton
Flynn's Fight On Points In Pro Boxing Bout
Flynn outpointed Parmes in a fast ten round bout, dominating with clever punching and swift footwork. Smith landed cleanly early but Flynn controlled the pace and ring generalship, earning a decisive decision in a sparking display of skill.
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Smith
Poly York
Porky Fiyni
Parmes
Wong
Breanes
Flynn
Langford Beats Jeanette In Garden Clash Verdict
Sam Langford defeated Joe Jeanette in a dramatic ten round bout at Garden, proving Jeanette could not endure Langford’s rapid flurries and close-range punches. Langford’s defense against sharp left jabs drew praise, while Morris from Oklahoma prepared for a September 15 Garden bout, praising Langford as a hard puncher and predicting a strong Eastern debut for him.
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Washington Post
New York
Sam Langford
Joe Jeanette
Jeanette
Tar
Thies
Langford
Gueer Street
Joe
Jack Johnson
Rful
Langford Aund Branette
Wells-Brown
SRIBZ
Morris
Omahoma
Carl
B. F. Ufer
Don Riley
Utt
Bam
Jean- Tak
Langs
Alenhurst
N. C
Jim Flynn
Cor J
Rand
Carl Morris
Williams
Three Baseball Items Of Much Interest Here
Toledo announces Charlie Hickman has been released by Milwaukee after a prior Toledo release. He has played for Washington and other majors but needs legs to return to form. In Pennsylvania the Tristate League closes with Reading, managed by Bill Dougplin, winning by wire. In Alabama Gadsden ends second as Dan Long moves to Washington to join the American League.
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Toledo
Chic
Charlie Hickman
Washinton
Milwaukee
Wilwaukee
Rone
Heading
Reading Club
Bill Dougplin
Washington
Trenton
Johnstown
Lancaster
lHaons
Kork
Warrisburg
Wilmington
Miss Kushan Dominates Maryland State Fair Harness Racing
Miss Kushan driven by E. F. Hatl wins the 2:22 trot after five competitive heats at the Maryland State Fair. Lady Jeane pacing mare threatens early, finishing second in heat one but later figures behind Kushan. Other highlights include Ashland Bird winning the 2:15 pace and Manuella entering the free-for-all, with multiple entries noted for the upcoming races.
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Washington Post
Timonium
Maryland
Lady Jeane
Miss Kushan
Ashland Bird
Henry Coppershite
Manuella
Hed Bow
Green Pilot
Alonzo Corbin
Beauty Patchon
Joe Mott
Pac
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Tysan Lady Ross
Pike m. Ta. H. Tysan
Frank
Ch. G
Noteinghan
Ashline Joe
Be Useltyy
H. G
Barnes
Ch. x
Ann Woodford
Elk. m
Greemway
King
Buck
the Builder
B. G
Mise Kushan
Bom
Crawford
Bertha Fog
B. Tm
A. Tyson
Plucky Prince
D. G
Foilburger
Essle Allerton
B. m
Miller
Tady Jeane
Bull
the Farmer
B. x
Rele
Flying Feet
Br. m
Ryan
Obeno
Beloatey
White Storkings
Royal Onyx
Walsh
Anavri
Johnson
Lucie
John Monro
Kingpin
Susin Iso
Elkridge
Racing Delle
Turkey
Wenna
George G.hall
Harris
Equator
Cecelia H
Black Branch
Howard
Laughing Eyes
Vymiles Ennishilien
Henderson
Jeevond
Hall
Joking resignation ends Olympia League era after successful season
The Olympia League president Rev. Zed H. Copp resigns after a prosperous year in Washington amateur baseball. Hal Thompson is elected to succeed him as organizer and successor. Copp cites time demands from sociological studies and regret over quitting the league. Attendance and gate receipts show season strong, with intercity series promising future growth.
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District of Columbia
Commission
Olympia League
Zed H. Copp
Hal Thompson
Copp
Schwegler
University of Missouri
Anothe
Jopp
Major Wellington Erratic in Grand Circuit Trot Defeat
Hartford Sept 6 Grand Circuit features long races with Major Wellington misbehaving in three heats and losing the 2:09 trot to Cascade. Today’s program included 2:11 pace and 2:09 trot intrigue with unfamiliar times and entrants. Tomorrow Taft day and a Harvester showcase, plus Willy the half mile, loom as notable notes.
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Conn
Heath
Wellington
Cascade
Taft
Harvester
Willy
Murphy
Fannie Stanton
B. m
Brady
Barris
Topham
Br. G
Addrews
Creighton
B. g.Lassel
Murahey
Noted Fight Referee Dies in Oakland
Oakland mourns notable boxing official who passed away after weeks of brain illness. The 33 year old, once a light heavyweight contender and top long distance cyclist on the Pacific coast, refereed major bouts including Wolkast Nelson for lightweight title contention and the Kelly Papke matches.
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Cal
Smith
Pactic Coast
Point Richmond i
Britt-Nelson
Adleil Refren
Laitie
Kletic Club
Lua Angeles
Not Looking for Bidwell Sperlai Defeats Alexandria Nine
Lexington Ky Sept 6 Milton Young reported ex Kentucky racing official Bidwell faces scrutiny over misaccounts. A baseball game in Alexandria saw the home team lose 4 to 6 with regulars missing. Box notes list players Pepceo Murphy and Morrie Sullivan among others. Time 1 hour 20 minutes. Boston Sept 6 Bob Moha stops Billy Berger in 12 rounds at Armory.
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Sperlai
Washington Post
Alexandria Va
Lev
Fpepceo
Washington
Alexandria
Lexington
Milton Young
Hoae Pepeny
OAK
Kentucky Racing Ofvence
Lynch
Gil
Omurphy
Ah Nia Warren Owe
Erneee Snowien
Myere
W. E. Bidwell
sVatteraon
W'Morele
Commission
Pra
Osullivan
C Kemper
Howard
Young
Nugent
Spaulding
Fing
Bidwell
Burreth P
Muneh, Co
Balle
OM Sullty
Burrell
Borrell
Br Sullivan
Th. Strew
Morris
Howard Ch
Miers Boeylaye
Pymien
Pitts
Mr. Daglas
Papen
Boston
Bob Moha
Milwaukie
Billy Berger
Pittsburgh
Armory
Lerger
Great Western meet stalls after downpour in Kalamazoo
The second day of the Great Western meet in Kalamazoo Michigan saw no races completed due to heavy rain and a muddy track. Darkness postponed unfinished events to tomorrow as heats and times for the 2 16 pace and other races were recorded amid the unreliable conditions.
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Hring
Greatest Heart
Lady Dring
B. m
Porter
B. H
Jones
Lea Vern
Sharpsteen
Our Colonel
Lady Dede
Re. m
Erwing
Princess Nutwood
Cunningham
Cornelian Guard
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Ei Morty
Hetty Green
Lies Percy Prout Paris
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Talbott
Fritzie Lubec
B. mi
Heisick
Gremona
Lew Alert
B. G. Wolby
Glen Co
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Asie Nut
Sisson
Patrhen Knight
Br. S
Tem Riles
Oneal
Marlon Patch
Wood Eldriga
Bo Ti
Ads Merrejes
Boo
Bux
B. Am
Randalphy
Benny
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