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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1911

Page

14

Judges Lift Driver Improvement At Michiga State Fair

After rain caused a one day pause at the Michigan state fairgrounds, drivers swapped horses and Lady Willow beat Helen Wistar in two heats before a judge's ruling placed Benyon behind the Wistar mare. Rioinas won a decisive 212 pace heat, while Rollins claimed a easy victory in another event. The card featured a crowded field, varied pacing races, and a note that one heat would be run the following day.

FE Benyon Wistar Feee Lady Willow Helen Wstar Geers Nnish Rollins Rioinas Otue Pate Woodlnesdas Phe Taar Detroit Joe Fres Toemorren Art Bohaly S&s AaMias Rvaresd Rai Karl Iton

Nationals Johnson Opposes Naps in Sunday Showdown

A double header drew a fair crowd as observers discussed Johnson’s stance against the Naps with Gremeg likely saved for Sunday. Morgan and Gessier were the only hitters to reach safely in both games while Lange offered control limitations.

Johnson Naps Gremeg Walker Ainsmith Cashion Tom McBride Scott Lange Sorigan Gessier Milan Mor‘gan Hugh Buffy Yoa Washington Teat Morgan Tannehill Dover

Pimlico fall stakes entries led by Bowie two miles

Baltimore September 22 Special to The Washington Post Secretary William P Riggs announced Pimlico fall meeting entries from October 7 to 23 with stakes totaling 1500 to 2000 dollars One highlight is the Bowie two miles race long noted for strong field and past records Fitz Herberts world mark of two miles mentioned along with Superstition returning to contend The list includes numerous entrants across various stakes with notes on prior winners and eligible runners for the Walden and Green Spring Valley events.

Washington Post Baltimore William P. Riggs Pimlico Bowie San Mildreth Fitz Herbert Riverett Superstition Finigh Pirlico J. F. Adams HG. Bedwell Beverwyck Stable B. c Aldrian J. &. Davis Piiestone O. F. Fielschmann William Garth Montgomery B. c. Basr S.C. Hildreth Hampton Court D. L. McGibbon Ganogue A. M. Marrone St. Joseph Sisku W. L Maupins Ch. G Idly Michael B. G Hal Parr Bounder Samuel Rosa Joy Kenyon W. T. Ryan Pharaoh Woods Stockton Taylor William Walker Michael “Angelo B. E. Watkins Shelly BR. T. Wilson Hildreth Campbell Thor Clyde Williams Eustis Bary Br. G Nottingham H. C Haltenbeck C. Hildreth J. D. Kivlen N. Macfarlane Wi Fe Clan Alpine Eh. E. Moss Rock Br. c. Cit Stream William It. Dfartin Isling Oak Ridge Stable Belle Nelson Bh G Pamngerfield Ral Parrs Bf Annagh Burly W. F. Presgrave Kcton Quincy Stahte’s Bar Br Master Edjin Blue Thistle Harry Rites Napier Smithjren Boo Judge Walser Tyree Yorkshire Bay HW. T. Wilson Penobscot New River Pinice Nunnery Walden Green Spring Valley Archdate Mhetland Sir Wooster Teddy Blossau Prine Hampton A. Aaridisons Anes Mitchell Thistledale Parr St. al Tta Tair Ana Bik Sage-Smith Stable Bishop C. Fe Smith Racebrook L. M Stackhouse

American tennis team to tour Australia for Navis cup

The American lawn tennis team announced for a winter voyage to Australia includes William A. Larned Maurice McLoughlin and Beals Wright. They will sail from Vancouver on October 4 to acclimate before December matches. The piece also notes a San Antonio baseball magnates meeting with events in Mexico and Texas.

McLoughlin Larned Wright Boston Australia William A. Larned Maurice FB. McLoughlin Newport Beals C. Wright National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues San Antonio Tex New Laredo Mexico Gulf Coast

Minor League Results Across Eastern and American Associations

Eastern League scores include Rochester over Toronto 12 to 0 and Providence defeating Baltimore 3 to 0. Buffalo edged Montreal 2 to 1 in one game, with a Montreal win over Buffalo in the other. American Association results feature Milwaukee at Columbus, Kansas City at St Paul, and Toledo at Louisville with mixed outcomes. Des Moines, Roux City, Omaha, and St Joseph posted varied results as the circuit logged multiple minor league games.

American Association Milwaukee-Milwaukee Columbus Kansas Ci ‘Mingea Polis Surs Capolis St Paul St. Kansas City Loudsville Toledo Indianapolis

Franklin Field Again Scene of Army Navy Game

The annual Army Navy football clash will be held at Franklin Field after a ticket settlement with the University of Pennsylvania. Other venues considered included Philadelphia National League Park Princeton and the Polo Grounds New York. It is unclear but the game may be the Saturday before or after Thanksgiving.

Washington Post Philadelphia Annapolis West Point Franklin Field University of Pennsylvania Princeton University Polo Grounds New York Army Navy J. W. White University

Princeton Lacks Punters Headline Report

Special to The Washington Post from Princeton New Jersey dated September 22 describes a light practice due to heat and rush week. The Princeton football scrimmage showed weak varsity defense and unreliable punting with several players rotating under coach Harlan, Penfield showing best but not assured of varsity status.

Washington Scrubs Harlan Penfield

Dupee Aids Yale Squad In Kick Practice At Yale Field

Special to The Washington Post New Haven Conn Sept 22 Dupee the great drop kicker aided the Yale squad in a kick drill from three distances between 25 and 4 yards ideal wind conditions for kicking lineup Camp Paul Francis Ketcham McDevitt Scully Callaver Howe Philbin Reilly Church Anderson not used in signal line up Church at fullback Red kicking by Reilly and Howe Two promised players Childs and Galtins expected next week

Washington Post New Haven Conn Yale Francis Ketcham McDevitt Scully Callaver Howe Philbin Reilly Church Anderson Childs Galtins

Georgetown Scrimmage Highlights White and Rathbone

Georgetown football held its first hard scrimmage under Coach Nielsen with two ten minute halves. Dave White impressed as a powerful fullback and defender while Rathbone from Business High School showed big gains and strong line work, signaling a likely second-string role. Practice resumes at 3 pm with Wynard expected Sunday.

White Rathbone Georgetown Nielsen Dave White Business High School Scrubs Wynard

Hard Scrimmage Between Cornell Varsity and Second Team

Ithaca N Y Sept 22 a hard 50 minute scrimmage between Cornell varsity and second team ended with the varsity scoring one touchdown and Butler kicking a 35 yard field goal. Butler also ran a fine quarterback keeper and end runs by Whyte and Hawkins aided the regulars. New lineup shifts included EByrich at left end and Lawrence at right end while Williamson moved to right tackle with Munk at left. Hale and Delano stayed as varsity guards on the second team and Stimson and O Rourke lined up for the regulars.

Washington Post Ithaca Cornell Varsity Butler Whyte Hawkins

Roughing It at Harvard Opens Rough Season Drills

Harvard football candidates began the season with breaking through drills lasting nearly a half hour. Captain Fisher led the squad with Haughton in New York for a rules committee meeting. Morning practice added signal drills with Fisher back at right guard and coaching the line while awaiting full scrimmage next week.

Washington Cambridge Mass Harvard Varsity Capt. Fisher Haughton New York Fisher

Track Entries Showcase Wide Field of Races and Couplings

A long list of horse races through seven events shows entries with names like Lahore Still Night Bon Loyal and Flying Yankee. Coupled entries include Lahore and Still Night as Smon and Flying Yankee with New River as Wilson entry. The article notes Cornell prospects in cross country with John Paul Jones Tell Berna Putnam in the Hastern Intercollegiate championship.

Cornell John Paul Jones Tell Berna Putnam Ithaca College Cambridge

Gate license revocation shakes Madison Square Garden boxing

New York dispatch notes the boxing commission will revoke the licenses of Madison Square Athletic Club and National Athletic Club over irregular leases. Gov. Dix pushes enforcement of the Frawley law, while promoters plan new arenas and matchups as schools reshuffle leadership and rivals arise at Harlem River Casino and Manhattan Casino. Charley White is cleared of charges after the Flynn Morris bout.

Washington Post New York Madison Square Garden Boxing Commission Madison Square Athletic Club National Athletic Club Tom O'Rourke Park Row O'Neill Dixon Dix Brooklyn Madison Square A. C. Lcense Sullivan Maj. Dixon O'Neil Gil Boag Harlem River Madison Garden A. C 127Th Street WHS Boag Hogan Jack Dorman McFarland Wells Garden Harlem Boag's McMahon Boys Olympic A. C Manhattan Eighth Avenue 155Th Street Empire A. C Timothy D. Sullivan White Charley White Flynn-Morris Filynn-Morris Morris

Bat Nelson Calls For Lightweight Title Rematch

American League boxing note reports Bat Nelson in town aiming for a ten round bout with any lightweight contender. He claims to have defeated rivals in Boston and the West, challenges Wolgast to a rematch, and accuses him of sidestepping since their Port Richmond bout.

Bat Nelson Battling Nelson Bat Boston Wolgast Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington Britt Corbett Gans Rely Rfc Sara Beeler Port Richmond

Yesterday's Results and Standings in Baseball Scores

Yesterday’s results list Chicago vs New York and Washington vs Cleveland with 5 to 0 and 31 to 0 scores, plus Detroit and Boston showings. Standings include New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston, and St. Louis with varying win totals. Today’s schedule includes Cleveland at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Boston, Chicago at New York, and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.

Chicago New York Washington Detroit Boston Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis York Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn

Houck Defeats Mantell in Ten Round Bout at National Sporting Club

New York fight results show Leo Houck of Lancaster Pa overpowering Frank Mantell of Providence in a decisive ten round match. Despite Mantell's rough tactics in the clinches, Houck dominated, proving superiority and setting up a forthcoming matchup with Frank Klaus next month.

New York Leo Houck Lancaster Frank Mantell Providence National Sporting Club Houck Mantell Frank Klaus

Horse Names Run Wide Then Win In Toronto Card

A list of horse names and entries appears for a Toronto racing card with multiple horses including Ben Loyal Onzger Lahore Troy Weight Seconke Dull Care Wilson entry Misslea Buckhorn Rockville Oceanbound Plate Glass The Welkin Merryman Brushbroom Kelly entry Frolic Caper Sauce The Gardener Apache Cuttyhunk Bexingtop High Range Workbox Swish Lure Star Rose Tourist Supple Helane Jacobite Bell Horse Quartermaster Bowaver Sprite Sir Blaise Colonel Cook Starter Otilo Forehead.

Herbert Turner Jack Atkin Spellbound Besom Onager Madrigalvan Bon Loyal Lahore Still Night Martin W. Littleton Lawton Wiggins Miss Martinman Dull Care John Reardon Troy Weldht Seconke Michael Angela Ounder Merman Rossboy Journe Blue Thistle Yarico Buckhorn Mission Flying Oreanhound Hob R Air Jahm Johnson Watervale Aylmer Star Charter Schor Dob R Sir John Johnson Barerwyck Wootbine My Gal Fair Anne Hatteras Joe Gaitens Lord Elam Corinth Prince France the Gardener Robert Cooper Apace Holsberg Noon Bang Idlaweiss LDR Ben Loyal Onzger Troy Weight Wilson Misslea Rockville Welkin Merryman Brushbroom Kelly Gardener Bexingtop Bell Horse Quartermaster Bowaver Sprite Sir Blaise Colonel Cook Otilo

Women Achievements Contest in Family Magazine Section

A page highlights leading women including a famed landscape gardener, suffrage leader, four Swedish American authors, and the top paid federal employee. The contest offered three cash prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars for self portraits in summer hats, with entries costing under 10 dollars. Due to vast quality, nine extra prizes of 2000 dollars were awarded, and the next issue will publish judges reports and prize-winner pictures.

America Federal Family Magazine

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