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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
16
Oklahoma fighter Morris prepares for the bout with Flynn as celebrations are planned in Morris state home after Morris beats Flynn. Contenders train hard and promoters promise no scandal while observers note Morri s pugilistic potential even as critics doubt his future at top levels.
A list of racing entries across age groups and furlongs with weights and horse names. Also includes standings in the steeplechase and selling races, plus today s baseball schedule featuring St. Louis at Washington Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at New York and Cleveland at Boston.
Yesterday's results show Pittsburgh beating St Louis 3 0, Chicago over Cincinnati, and New York and Boston games listed. Morning race notes include Malden Silex 5 furlongs with multiple entries and odds, and several named horses in other events. Standings list Clear water and Patrouhe tied at 14 each, King Broom and others near top, with Me Lonte and Eubanks noted at various odds.
Milwaukee officials cancelled the 10 round bout between Lightweight Champion Wolgast and Packey McFarland. Efforts may shift the fight to the Pacific coast or New York. About $32 in tickets sold will be refunded. Wolgast left for Cadillac, Michigan, as promoter promised 7 percent of gross and a guaranteed house if the match extended.
Brooklyn promoter Tom O Rourke crosses the bridge to lease a rink from Jimmy Tw ford a Brooklyn man who paid a deposit. O Rourke arrives late offers more money and the rink people try to keep Tw ford’s deposit while dicker for a title. The dispute has reached the courts. Brooklyn wants O Rourke to stay Manhattan where he has run clubs. The boxing commission may decide the remedy as O Rourke has not secured a Brooklyn license.
Lexington reports a heavy track scrapped many entries as Autumn Cup feature saw Startler defeat Fireman with Cherryola and Hanbridge following. Kentucky Racing Commission barred news from the track to prevent poolrooms obtaining information, marking a historic move.
Soprano driven by Billy Andrews wins Madden stakes after five heats. Major Brino and My Shady Belle also triumphs in pace races amid a $4 200 purse. Geers drives Uailworthy in thrilling sequences as horses vie for top shares.
Large crowd of about 6 000 witnessed Washington owner Berka, Von March, and Berka’s stablemates compete in 2 20 trot and 2 23 trot heats at Prospect Park. Entries include Little England, Beauty Paiden, Bourbon He Sne, Hertha, Bonnie Chimes, Star Dillon, and Partners. results feature times around 2 19 and 1 01 for sprinter heats and multiple purses totaling several hundred dollars with horses named and placed.
A fragmented listing shows a diverse set of names and titles including The Judge, various local figures, and a tax matter in Camel County. Amid odd spellings a sense of campaign or civic event emerges with multiple individuals linked to a Possibility of races and administrative issues.
Winchester Va Sept 14 Manuella owner JE Wall Washington broke the trotting and pacing record of 218 1 4 set last year with a 2 16 time in the free for all event before 15000 spectators from Shenandoah and Cumberland valleys. Roman races followed by Troop A Thirteenth United States Cavalry Fort Myer Va. Summaries list multiple races with times and purses. Baltimore Beats Tigers 4 to 2 as Eastern League game vs Detroit ends.
Georgetown reports a record first workout with about 30 players in uniform under Coach Neilsen and Captain Dalley. McQuail returns to school after two years away and several others arrive Monday. Yale and Penn observe first fall sessions with veterans back and new faces. Cornell lines up a varsity and second team for scrimmage soon. Golf at Apawamis features Hilton versus Inslee and Evans in a high profile American title clash with Travers and Herreshoff in close pursuit.
Chicago reports Sarasota Florida as a potential spring training site for the Cubs in 1915 pending a positive verdict from President Murphy after a forthcoming visit. He has arranged seven exhibition games for the spring training trip of 1912 with stops in Memphis Lewisville and Indianapolis, and aims to finalize the 1913 schedule while the 1912 plans proceed, noting a shift to New Orleans next year.
American Association results include Kansas City 4 over St Paul 2 in Kansas City. Indianapolis 9 over Columbus. Milwaukee 3 over Minneapolis in Milwaukee. Toledo 13 over Louisville in first game and 3-1 in seven innings in the second. Eastern League games feature Jersey City 2 over Providence and Buffalo 0 over Rochester. New York State League scores Troy 2 over Wilkes Barre 3 and Elmira 1 over Vita. Binghamton 4 over Syracuse 3. Albany 9 over Scranton 3. South Atlantic results Columbus 7 over Columbia. Southern League Atlanta 2 over Chattanooga and Nashville 2 over Memphis 6. New Orleans games show Movie 0 and New Orleans later score unclear.
Virginia began football practice as Coach Vance greeted new players including Lawrenceville trio Rector Chandler and Pearson, and Tome Institute captain Bertram Davidson. Several veterans returned while William Yancey from Virginia Military Institute impressed in the early drills.
Ray Brennan, reported arrested over a book running at fall races, appears misrepresented after a bettor dispute with a policeman intervening. Brennan refunded the stake to the bettor after a heat race with J A Baker disqualified, and the matter ended. The Ivy City Jockey Club met in December 189% with nationwide entrants amid a raid on the betting ring. Melvan sold to Toledo from St Louis, set to join Kansas City Friday.
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