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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1919

Page

4

Racing Back to Maryland Today

Maryland racing opens at Havre de Grace at 2 30 this afternoon and promises a star filled card. J K L Ross and W S Kilmer provide top entries including Sir Barton and Sun Briar with a strong Harford County Handicap heat as the feature. Purchase and Sir Barton loom in the Potomac prep while Am es leaves Cardinal pitcher to join the Phillies.

Havre de Grace Washington Harford County Cudgel Billy Kelly WS. Kilmer Sir Barton Harford Bill Knapp New York Saratogas Belmont Park Maryland Purchase C. J. FitzGerald Willreside James Milton Potomac J. P. McLeslah Audacious de. Frank Batlyconnel Ballet Dancer Bon Jour Glean Gone Cant Kost Dunboyne Duchess Lace Knot Nan Kopeler Farmingdale Bufle Lord Brighton Leading Star Mad Hatter Mint ‘Cut Milkmaid Passing Shower Routledge Ragnarock Rapid Day Sea Rock Sailor Sam Hildreth J. K. L. Ross Bo Frank William‘ Jennings Saratoga Cornelius M. Garrison Washington Post Parr Hosten Crest Hill Asgardi Otto Floto Ross Sun Briar Leochares Kilmer Escold Hauberk Warsaw Queen of the Sea Bajazet Bathilde Tle Pin Romeo Col. Valentine Thrift Cincinnati Enquirer Sedgegrass My Laddie Algardi Dorcris Cresthill Sun Br Harry Brievogel Ballyconnell Sir Wiliam Johnson Capital Duty Jomeo Austral Royal

Audacious wins feature at Belmont Park track

Audacious, the favorite, led most of the way to win the feature at Belmont Park. He defeated Questionnaire by three lengths with Blairgowrie closing fast to take third, while Valor and Hollister trailed. The program also notes multiple races with horses like Stepcon Sanfall and John P. Grier, and results across six furlongs to two miles, on a cloudy, fast track.

Boll's Dye Ottofiots Asgardi Dorcas Sir Barton Midnight Sun Sunbriar Bill McCloy Crank Duchess Lace Quietude Milkmaid Sailor Startling Billy Kelly Lavixe Leochares Harford County Escoba Jon Duchess Lace Warsaw Dairyman Harry Breiv Hank Bathilde Virginia Yell Pilsen Johnson Frank Shannon Bajazet Vigilante Caballo Ballyconnell Diadi Comacho American Eagle Capitol City G. M. Miller Il Tie Pin Little Cottage Iiz Belavio Chaiming Senator Broderick Thrift Depth Romeo Pairy Princ Col. Valentine Royal Veka Ey' Hs Pershing Brimont Park Audacious Home Valor Hollister Questionnaire Blairgowrie John Po Grier Padraic Germa Davies Miss Krn Jegret Eacle Callahan Toot FE McMihon Surplice Mitchell Alas Alderkea Alm Myers Kel Wstey Ruttwellh Sauberia Blalrcora Dotta Caddie Dr. Clark Rire Cleopatra Fairbrother Capt Alcock Kelsay Star Court Kinnougs Buxton iMvAtec Ambrose Ticklisb Layd’s Love Osroud Jobn P. Grier Wan Rice Gemma Dansander Housemaid Arran Ruck Bay Revoud Weldship Pryndor Jay Bird Tetley Elmendorf Arrah Lady Gertrude Euisiade Dotte Vandiver Herodias Rowe D'Or War Kiss Polysanda Lovers Lane EH Arrowheld Inn Starry Belle Hampden Maraxchino Breadtine Titan Roseland Clarabella

Colleges Begin Football Prep for 1919 Season

Georgetown and Maryland State begin early workouts next week as prewar players and new recruits report. Independent clubs Mohawk Rex and Navy Yard join the grind while William and Mary recruit Jimmy Driver fresh from service to coach. Virginia also eyes a 30-man squad with veterans Ray, Stuart, and McGowan slated to return.

Eorgetown Maryland State Albert Exen Dline George“town Ot Otha Dist Byrd College Park Bernard Spillman Western High George & Renown High School Central Penrose Russell Ximmy Lemon Bob Dick Newby Williams Speed Neh Mohawk Rex Fey Navy Yard Getavecreation League Bumps Turner North Carolina State Virginia Stars Charlottesville Pop_ Lannigan Virginia Mount Vernon Ray Alex. Stuart McGowan

Echo Direct Sets World Mark at New York State Fair Grand Circuit

Syracuse reporters chronicled a world record in trotting as Echo Direct clocked 2:05% for the third heat at the Grand Circuit meet. Easton’s Easton covered 2:56% in heat four, while Goldie Todd won the 2:10 Syracuse stake after three heats. Brother Peter claimed the Ka-Noo-No event, and Irish Voter took the 2:12 pace in straight heats.

Syracuse N. Y Echo Direct Echo Todd Victoria Direct Ben White Easton Goldie Todd Lenardo Frank Dewey Brother Peter

Barnes Wins Southern Title in Golf Championship

Atlanta report details Jim Barnes Sunnet Hill as Southern open champion with 293 over 73 holes. Robert T Jones Jr. of Atlanta finished one behind at 294, Edgar of Atlanta 297, with Fred McLeod failing to complete the event.

Atlanta Barnes Smneet Hill Robert T."jones, Jr Jones J. Douglas Edgar Druid Mills J Allants Edgar Fred McLeod Columbia Country Club Washington Jack Burgess Chevy Chare Club Ashville N.C Jim Barnes Sunnet Hill Robert T.jones Eugene McCarthy Charlotte Lh. C. Liddell George ©. Dow Austin M. C. Jones R. D. Thompson Birmingham

D C Fifth At Traps Morgan Is High Gun

Atlantic City on September 10 reports the District of Columbia and Maryland finishing fifth in the state championship team event at the Westy Hogans tournament. Morgan led Washington with 150 of 160 and Troeh, the Pacific coast champion, topped all amateurs and pros with 159 of 160.

Atlantic City N. J District of Columbia Maryland Westy Hogans Mark Cooper Salisbury C. Ford Seeley Baltimore R. D. Morgan Washington BE. B. Polk Princess Anne Frank Billmeyer Cumberland Pennsylvania Blue Rocks New York Joseph Hunter E. G. Ford J. C. Wyn

Garland and Reid Reach College Tennis Finals

Philadelphia reports that Yale captain Gar land will meet Cornell star Kirk Reid in the deciding match for the 1919 intercollegiate tennis championship while Yale and Harvard duel for the doubles crown. Garland beat Yale teammate Hawks 7 5 7 5 in singles and Read from Ithaca edged Dudley Swarthmore 4 6 6 2 11 3. Harvard's Helm and Hanighen fell to Garland and Hawks in doubles 6 3 6 4. Yale second team Simmons Morse defeated Kaltenbach Herndon 6 2 6 2.

Philadelphia C. S. Garland Yale Kirk Reid Cornel Star Hsl Garland K. M. Hawks Read Ithacan F. W. Dudley Swarthmore George Helm Harvard Frank Hanighen Hawks R. L. Simmons J. B. Morse H. T Kaltenbach W. Herndon Princeton

Mountaineer Squad Drills Display Season Opener

Morgantown West Virginia September 10 two long signal drills marked the opening workouts of the season at Mont Chateau today. In the first line up only one non letter man appeared as the dummy took its initial punishment.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia Montchateau

Mack Pays High for Pitcher in Philadelphia

Philadelphia announces Connie Mack has bought pitcher Pat Martin, a southpaw, from Binghamton of the International League for 6000 dollars. The report notes other sports items from Europe and college football practice, with Yale Harvard and Princeton preparing for the gridiron season and Carl Mays losing his third game with the Yankees.

Philadelphia Connie Mack Philadelphia Americans Pat Martin Binghamton Carl Mays Yankees Caldwell

Dampness Grounds Nationals as Rain Delays Game

Washington Nationals faced rain and wet grounds as yesterdays game with the White Sox was postponed. Manager Griffith cited safety and pace concerns, while a doubleheader was planned today to salvage receipts and keep fans hopeful for further buys. Tex McDonald of Nashville sold to St Paul for cash.

J. W._FITZGERALD Nationals White Sox Griffith Sweeney Oine Nashville Tenn Tex McDonald St. Paul

Pennant Race Tightens as Cleveland Halts Sox Lead

In the American League pennant race Cleveland won a double header while the leaders rested, cutting Chicago's edge to seven games. Cincinnati maintained its eight game NL lead. Yesterday's results included Cleveland 3-8 New York 0-2 and Philadelphia 4 Detroit 5. Today Chicago visits Washington, and Detroit hosts Philadelphia. Yanks slip further from first division while Giants and Yankees eyed a post season series.

Griffs Ite Sox Washington Nationals Chicago Cleveland White Sox Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Westerday Detroit Stadanath Sil Brooklya Beale Boston Philadelphis Pittsburgh YANKS Yankees

Caldwell Holds Yankees Hitless and Runless in First Game

In New York Caldwell pitched a no hitter in the opening game of a doubleheader as Cleveland beat the Yankees 9 to 3. The Indians later won the second game 2 to 2 with Gardner homering, Harris driving in the other runs, and Gardner contributing two hits.

Rey Caldwell Caldwell Indians New York Cleveland Ray Caldwell Hannah Baker Wambsganss Gardner Harris Ab.h.c.a N. York FOG Graneyif Offenster.rf Chapmanyss P'klnp Rhes Speaker Boker,ab. Oo Haytisib Pipr Gardoer Prati W'gertse OlLewlair O Smithrt Ol Bodieef O'Neil Hammah Mays Gromey Chapman Harrs Gransy Byays H.O.A. WN York A. BO Graney Mowster Chapmanne Phinp'ghes Pipp Pratt Quinn Lewis Peckinpaugh Thomas Fratt

Giants slug Cubs in slugfest 7 to 2

New York hit Hendrix hard driving him from the box in the first inning as the Giants defeated Chicago 7 to 2. Burns and Kauff each had three hits as New York piled up eighteen hits.

Chicago New York Hendrix Burns Kauff N. York Abh.o.a O.A. Burns Lfrf McCaberf Neong.re Gitfollowherss Statz Young Zimmerman Barnes McCabe Barber Errora Holflocher Daly Garber Bares Burna Fiies Fletcher Toney Raley (Young Hy Naltey Carter

Dodgers Edge Rookies In Loose Game Against Cards

The Dodgers beat Brooklyn 11 to 6 as Mamaux allowed six runs in the third. Two recruits were tried by Wickey but both faced trouble, while Goodwin earned the win for St Louis and Mamaux took the loss.

Dodgers Hornsby McHoory Kehm Dithorfer Kilduff,ab Mottwitz Baird, Tb Oday Tf Miller SiJanorium Mamauz.p dlGoodwit.p Parker Tuefold Benson Brooklyn Rins—Olson Johnson Geizdith Myers Miller M.’ Wheat Schulte Smith Heathcote Stock Mr Henry Saesan Goodwin Mamiux Jangrin Laran Henry Myers Oleon Johnston Schmidt Konetzky Kilduff Olson Mamanx M Wheat Ralk Mamaux Steik Mimaux Henina Tuero

Macks six run ninth tops Tigers 6 to 5

Philadelphia rallied in the ninth to score six runs with one out, defeating Detroit 6 to 5. Detroit built a lead with five runs off Boone and Dauss held Philadelphia to a single hit until the ninth. Johnson earned the win for Philadelphia as the Tigers made multiple costly errors and late offense failed to overcome the surge.

Philadelphia Detroit Tigers Boone Black Davas Athletics Phils Winco Shorten Jones Young Ainsmith Dauss Ron Dugan Styles Bush Cobb

Double Header for Champs at Union League Park

War Risk, the District amateur champion, meets Richmond’s title team Taka-Cola in a two game twin bill at Union League Park on Fifteenth Street Northeast. First game starts at 2 30 p m with James Hughes umpiring.

War Risk Taka-Cola Richmond Union League Park James Hughes

Sallee Hurls Reds to 2 to 0 Win Over Phils

Cincinnati tops Philadelphia 2 0 as Sallee out pitches Hogg for league leaders. In July one inning a visiting runner reached third. Roush and Daubert lead with two-base hits. Teammates tag along with singles and sacrifices.

Cincinnati Ohio Luderus Philadelphia Rune Daubert Roush Duncan bare—La Bourvan Schreiber Adams Bebretber Bath

Lets Atlanta Beats Columbia 2 to 1 in Ninth Inning

Columbia D C September 10 A ninth inning error by Myer gave Atlanta the winning run in a pitchers duel with Suggs and Scoggins as the visitors won 2 to 1. Atlanta scored on a single triple and miscues, while Columbia managed a lone eighth inning rally.

Atlanta Columbia D. C Myer Vnsitore Suggs Scogging Iittie Aingle

Arm of Law K Reds Ticket Lottery Plan

Cincinnati plan for distributing world series reserved seat tickets through a lottery was amended after authorities flagged compliance with federal law. August Herrmann, president of the Reds, was summoned to the federal building by officials who explained the legal issues with the original plan.

Cincinnati Ohio Reds August Herrmann Cinciinnati Club

Racing Today at Havre de Grace and Harford County

Racing today features Havre de Grace and Harford County Handicap plus six other races including a steeplechase. Special trains run from Union Station at noon to the course. Admission to grand stand and paddock is $1.65 with ladies tickets at $1.10 including tax. First race at 2 30 P M.

Pennsylvania Railroad Union Station

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