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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
7
Dibson wins the Kentucky Derby as immense crowds, estimated at twenty five thousand, watch the youngsters run. The event draws large attendance and national attention as the victor secures a dramatic finish.
Louisville May 3 Lieutenant Gibson son of G W Johnson dominated the 26th Kentucky Derby winning by several lengths and cutting three quarters of a second from the one mile and a quarter track record. The crowd of 25000 watched as Kentucky Farmer Highland Lad His Excellency Florizar Thrive and Benedier trailed. Gibson led from start to finish, delivering a decisive victory in an otherwise lackluster finish.
Nashville results show bookmakers breaking even as three favorites and three outsiders win across races. Feature race centered on the Country Club selling stake with Free Advice taking top honors, Chopin second, and Strangest third amid a strong crowd and fair conditions. Nina BL unseated rider Willie Wald, who was shaken but uninjured.
In a crowded race day at Oxford Mississippi the program highlights include Lieutenant Gibson winning the Kentucky Derby in a dramatic finish with Florizer a half length behind Thrive and Highland Lad close. Public cheers rise as Roland unclasps a wreath for the winner. Six races unfold with horses like Tuscany and Conqueror delivering strong times. Final note: Mississippi defeats Tulane 22 to end the day on campus.
A brief notice notes that new spring patterns appear in limited quantities making them largely exclusive. The piece highlights staple styles that are correct and on trend, urging readers to act quickly to secure items.
The Little Men's Clothing Store promotes a complete range of fur, derbies, fedoras, and spring summer underwear. It emphasizes affordable high-grade goods, new styles, and color shades, with an air gun offered free on purchases of five dollars or more from the department.
Kriss Kringle failed at start as Rare Perfume led late to beat First Whip by a head in the Flushing Stakes at Aqueduct. Earlier races featured Connie, Emigre, Lady Lindsey, and Anecdote among winners, with full results and entries listed for Nashville and other cards.
Daily race card lists six races at Aqueduct with entries and weights. Notable contenders include Ghze 109 Manitoban 107 Henry Bess 106 in the first race five and a half furlongs and Gaze 111 Primate 115 in the second race. Other races feature Oliver Me 111 Impartial 110 and Rolling Boer 110 with several named horses and odds.
Brooklyn defeats New York 6 to 4 after darkness halts play in the seventh. Jennnings bunt and Doheny error drive in the winning runs as Brooklyn sits with two on base in the final inning. Riese posts the loss for New York. Batteries Doheny Warner Kennedy Farrell. Umpire Connolly. Time 1.54.
In Tuscaloosa on May 3, Tennessee defeated Alabama with a 3 to 0 score. The standout was Tennessee pitcher Newman, who struck out 14 batters against Alabama's Moore. Batteries: Tennessee Campbell Newman Alabama Dorahoo Moore Umpire Abbott.
Eddie Santry of Chicago is knocked out by Oscar Gardner the Omaha Kid before the Nonpariel Athletic Club crowd at Music Hall. Referee George Siler notes a fast bout with Gardner landing a knockout in the fifth round after delivering a strong stomach shot. Santry, though hurt, remains unscratched and claims the knockout was clean as he admits losing the fight.
Inspector Thompson raided the Broadway Athletic Club on May 3 and arrested manager George Considine along with two boxers. Considine had advertised a morning test bout between two pugilists as a test case for the club.
Springfield May 3 Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa established a world record at the Illinois Gun Club meet by killing fifty pigeons straight at thirty one yards rise in the Grand City handicap. This followed a streak of 126 live pigeons without a miss at this shoot.
John E Madden sells three year old colt Kilmarnock by Sir Dixon Missuaed to William C Whitney for 30000 dollars. The horse was a top pick for the Metropolitan Handicap to be run at Morria Park Saturday.
James Aldridge and Mrs E R Aldridge petition the city clerk claiming $1000 in damages for a two foot by 200 foot land grab at the southwest corner of Peters and Forsyth. They list $700 value for the strip and $300 for house damage.
Jack Boyles and Frank Bohannon, two white youths, ran away from home last Wednesday and returned yesterday morning. They had intended to reach West Point but grew tired and halted their journey before arriving at the destination.
The grand jury questioned Thomas J Hunter former auditor of the Atlanta and West Point railroad about a forged letter bearing signatures of President Smith and Hunter that ordered $500. Martin admitted receiving funds and passing money to Hunter while denying a full motive. Hunter claimed act of kindness. The jury’s action was not disclosed and indictments for Martin awaited morning. Meanwhile the Swamp Rabbit railroad dispute over Carolina Knoxville and Western line continues through court appeals and bond requirements, with owners facing possible obligations to restore rails if court orders demand.
In Columbia on May 3 special reports note bias in the Swamp Rabbit case. Piedmont counties including Greenville Anderson and Greenwood hold strong interest in the possible revival of the Carolina Knoxville and Western railroad.
The Street Committee failed to act on Councilman Barrett’s Peters street paving ordinance. A mayoral message regarding Peters street paving will be read next Monday, so the ordinance was tabled until the committee’s next meeting.
Mrs Gertrude Wils daughter of Mr OT Willis of Greenville met with a peculiar accident while sleeping. She walked in her sleep and stepped from a second story window, falling to the ground. She was unconscious on arrival and one arm was broken. condition not specified.
The Board of Managers of the Orphans Home urged all friends and supporters to bring a basket to the event on May 8. Local members and Baptist groups announced a charity drive to aid the home with baskets and goodies. Trains depart at 82 am from Empire New York.
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