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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
7
In Newport racing remains strong with Ryan showing no signs of quitting. Mountain tops the jockeys list, Cunningham close behind in second place as the meeting goes on.
Newport experienced a week of racing with seventeen favorites winning ahead of their fields as crowds stayed moderate. Bookmakers suffered losses while Mr. Ryan plans to continue, possibly appealing to New York for support and betting refinements. Jockeys Cunningham Mountain Goodyear Patton head a list of standout riders with multiple wins.
J O Keene Fayette County trainer heads to Chicago to file claims with the Western Jockey Club over the apprenticeship of jockey Grover Cleveland Fuller now riding in New Orleans. Keene cites papers and affidavits claiming Fuller was bound to him in 1901 by the Puller family of Chicago and argues the boy later refused to work under Foreman Kimball Patterson.
The page lists horse names and pairings across multiple racing districts including New Orleans Frisco and Montanic markets. Entries include Maghoni Melbourne Eclipse Old Hutch Artena and Ned Dennis Edinborough among others with various race prospects.
Outfielder Beibach, who played with the Baltimore America League team last season, signed a one year contract today with Manager Loftus of the Washington American League Club in Dubuque Iowa Deg .28.
In a match at Tuxedo Park New York George Standing of the New York Tennis and Racquet Club loses three sets to one to oe Lf cekon seines Punch of the Princess Club England. The first match went to Punch in two straight sets. Standing was outclassed despite a stubborn fight as the scoreline shows 64 5 4 and 5 4.
Ohio consignors plan liberal offerings for the John S. Lackey sale at Cambridge City in March. M. W. Edwards of Riverside Stock Farm Newtown will ship carriage and road horses, G. W. Snyder of Springfield a mix of teams and singles, S. L. Brenner of Greenville a campaign stable and youngsters, W. E. B. Stafford of New Carlisle twelve head for road or track.
New York December story profiles Winnie O Connor a young jockey with a $105 000 three year French contract who says nature intended him for boxing vaudeville or other work He is restless discontent with racing yet possesses proven riding skill and a bright future if he focus on the saddle over the next three years
John J. Ryan, head of the Newport track and American Turf Congress leader, arrives in New York to meet horsemen and push for higher quality horses. He promises upcoming meetings, expansion to St Louis Kansas City and a Newport track privately, while defending track rulings and public confidence.
New Orleans reports Durnell and Herz atop the Far Grounds standings with $9,000. M. H. Tichenor & Co. and James Austin also exceed $5,000. About seventy owners have won $300 or more, with additional names listed among top earners and riders led by jockey Redfern whose percentage tops the field.
Reports from San Francisco and Oak land connect Articulate with the Sain sire line after a Christmas Day Handicap win. Track chatter compares Articulate to Corrigan and notes doubts about registration and bloodlines amid a busy turf season.
Captain Brown of Lexington leads a pedigree expert Rowe to assess a stallion at Senofita Stud for C. F. McMeekin. The party plans to visit Oakwood mares before leaving for Mobile, Alabama to inspect training horses there.
San Francisco dispatch reports Jim Jeffries must improve condition after excesses and lax training. Billy Delaney to join camp in Montana to reassess Jeffries plans and potential matchup with Corbett, with Delaney promising to relay Jeffries intentions once he learns more.
Butte, Mont. December 28 Jack Munroe the miner boxer who once faced champion Jeffries speaks on the fight. He describes staying in condition since 1900 while returning to the mines and notes he could not beat Jeffries in a final bout but felt proud of the reception and believed landing a blow could have earned him the verdict.
New Orleans reports Parson Davies famed referee and manager plans vaudeville appearances. A ten day window will decide if he opens in monologues Consolation and two others written by Conf Murphy are copyright protected. Productions may begin in this city with theater owners eager for Davies.
Champion featherweight James J. Corbett lands at Hot Springs with trainer Harry Tuthill. He plans ten round bouts with Austin Rice or other local opponents within ten days to two weeks and may travel to Frisco or back to New York depending on plans and news about McGovern.
Coach Anthony Chez argues a new gym would raise Cincinnati University athletics, improve football and track, and boost the college’s national recognition. He says the current gym is inadequate and a modern facility would advance gymnastics and overall sports achievements.
Among passengers on the steamer Bavallon arriving from Liverpool were twenty four of the Ro Caledonian Curling Club. The list notes routes from Halifax to Winnipeg Saint Paul Chicago and then New York with several stops.
Rival leagues seek a peace basis amid speculation over player moves and franchise deals. Munroe, fresh from beating Jeffries, plans a mine return while Ryan hypes past training gains and a bid to guide Munroe to champ status.
A rough entry list for several races shows 3-year-old maidens and various purses with weights and horse names such as Soka, Glendon, Maghon, Burke Cochran, The Wizard, Kinsley, Handspinner, Waswift, Clorita, Whisky King, and others. The page notes multiple race conditions including mile and furlong distances, weight allowances, and entry details with names and numbers, reflecting a busy racetrack program.
An arrangement premieres using Dewar’s Scotch Whisky in highball drinks at a venue named for international collaboration. The program highlights the whisky as the featured spirit and promotes bar innovation with refreshed serving styles.
A tense dispute between the Architectural and Structural Ironworkers Union and the Bridge and Structural Ironworkers Union flared up as talks at Vine and Mercer streets sought a Friday arbitration. The factions threaten a work stoppage unless control of local iron work is settled, while elevator constructors move to organize a city local led by Fred W. Doyle of St. Louis.
Richard Cummings died after drinking wine given as a Christmas present at 4228 Ashland Avenue. William Moniak, Theresa Moniak, and their 14 year old daughter Mary were arrested on suspicion of poisoning. The wine allegedly came from Mary Moniak for peace, and Mrs Shanahan aged 50 drank, then died. Dr. Kirby planned stomach tests.
Chicago December 28 Gardner and Big Carter are set for a six round wind up at the Lyceum Club tomorrow night. Promoters expect a rough fight with limited scientific work as night officials seek to prevent violations. Sheriff Barrett backs Northcut’s bid to ensure order with support from Dick F Mowatt and Johnny Hogan. Details on Carter’s second have not been announced.
An elderly woman named Mrs Barker was struck by a streetcar while attempting to board. Neighbors say she fell and the event occurred near her home as she returned from an errand.
Von Keinbush a Cincinnati woman to become a New York lawyer partners with Mrs Olive Slott Gabriel to serve women clients only. They advocate pursuing justice for women, noting a Supreme Court case by May Pettus and stressing pride in female legal work despite modest fees.
Paris reports say Admiral Gervais confronted by M. Tissier at the Ministry of Marine, with Tissier allegedly striking him and being ordered from the office. The matter is expected to be raised by ministers, while Pelletan denies any personal encounter and notes Gervais’s retirement visit was courteous.
Vienna reports Archduke Leopold will not sign a renunciation of his rights as an Austrian subject. Emperor Francis Joseph demands resignation of all rights and exile. The Archduke seeks his appanage and vows legal action to contest exile. He insists he will never abandon his Austrian rights.
Geneva dispatch reports Swiss Government declines Germany's demand to expel the Crown Princess of Saxony from Switzerland. The decision follows German legation requests amid diplomatic tensions in the capital.
Brussels dispatch reports Petit Bleu publishing Giron’s account of his ties to the Crown Princess of Saxony and his admission of fathering her sixth child.
News reports a coal mine fire in Battimut Vkaterinoslav Province with about one hundred miners trapped underground. Early tallies suggest several fatalities and fears others may have perished. rescuers work amid dangerous conditions.
A fragmentary report notes a Cincinnatian set to judge at an exhibition in Boston. The text references dairy clubs and a voting meet with a focus on events and participants at the fair.
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