Brooklyn Handicap Sparked by Reina Victory Stuns Bookmakers
The opening day at Gravesend drew record crowds as Reina's upset win in the Brooklyn Handicap toppled favorites and led to near $100,000 in losses for bookmakers. Featherstone, Bauer, and others backed the long shot while many odds were spread across a crowded betting ring.
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Featherstone and Friends
Reina
New York
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Cavanagh
Bath -Menare
Castaway
Wall
Campbell
Featherstone
Bauer
Brooklyn
Metropolitan Association of Bookmakers
John R. Fellows
Advance Guard
Heno
Morris Park
Peace rumors in baseball world spark Reds away trip
J. E. Grillo reports rumors of peace between the National and American Leagues may shape next season. The Reds, improving at home, face a long trip ahead as discussions begin in New York.
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New York
Corrigan Again Cuts a Figure at Hawthorne Meet
Chicago May 1 special dispatch reports Hawthorne open meeting under varied odds with strong program on Decoration Day drawing big attendance. Corrigan returns as owner to Hawthorne, now one of the country’s best equipped tracks, with Scintillant a standout in the initial week and planned stud duty ahead.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Hawthorne
Brooklyn
Worth
Harlem
Cortigan
Corrigan
Scinillant
England
Carrie
Harlem and Cicero Race Tracks threaten season closure
Report notes Harlem Supervisors demand a ten thousand dollar license, up from two thousand five hundred, prompting owner Condon to cancel racing. Hawthorne opening issues raise Cicero track closure threats, with long standing disputes between local authorities and the J Club nearing danger points.
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Haythorne
Harlem
Mr. Condon
J Club
Pseudo Despatch on California Track Conditions at Gravesend
A despatch from New York reports California race changes and mentions McGinney and others at Gravesend. It notes track conditions affecting protection from dust and stones when the surface is sloppy.
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New York
Emer
California
Gravesend
Madden Takes Charge of Whitney Stable at Sheepshead Bay
Special Despatch reports John Madden will assume command of W. C. Whitney’s string at Sheepshead Bay after Ballyhoo Bey’s withdrawal. Trainer Billy Oliver signed to train the Worth horse, while Jacob Worth handed Dom Paul to Frank Brown.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Ballyhoo Bey
Gravesend
John ©. Madden
W. C. Whitney
Sheepshead Bay
John W. Rogers
P. Flemfing
Banores
Blue Girl
Kin
Sra
Westbury
Madden
Ana
Billy Oliver
J. M. Worth
Jacob Wortha
Dom Paul
Frank Brown
Gym Field Day Postponed Due to Heavy Rain
The gymnasium field day planned for yesterday was postponed because the grounds were waterlogged. It will be held next Saturday at the gym grounds. runners could not proceed in the mud.
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Nema
Marvin Hart Challenges World Excluding Jeffries
Louisville heavyweight Marvin Hart announces a sweeping challenge to the world with James J. Jeffries barred. He says he will fight any heavyweight, including Fitz Simmons Corbett McCoy Sharkey and Kid Carter, and urges top contenders to accept for a chance to meet him.
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Marvin Hart
Louisville
James J. Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
McCoy
Sharkey
Kid Carter
Matt
Hart
Carter
Kid McCoy
Colt
Hartw
Jim
Jeffries
Joe Ob Hert
Corbett and Dave Sullivan Signed for June 20 Fight
Denver May 31 state that articles are signed for a bout between Dave Sullivan and Young Corbett to occur June 20. Weigh in at 127 pounds at 3 PM. Each has posted 500 dollars as weight forfeit and the Coliseum Club same amount as guarantee the fight will take place.
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Denver
Cal
Dave Sullivan
Young Corbett
Coliseum Club
Novelty on the Oakley Program for Summer Meeting
The Oakley Summer meeting runs July 2 to 4 with three days of events and four new novelty races on day three. Prize money is allocated across three heats with $200, $70, $30 first day. $120, $50, $20 second. and $80 to the winner third heat. Several races are open and closed divisions with early closing entries due by June 15.
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Oakley
Denver Smith Foul Ensues Loss in Honolulu Bout
A boxing match in Honolulu ends with Denver Smith losing on a foul in the second round. The opponent landed a foul blow, prompting the foul decision and stoppage.
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Denver Smith
Honolulu
Denver
Hilo
American Derby Prospect Draws 35 Contenders at Washington Park
A special despatch notes 97 horses entered for the June 21 American Derby with about 35 still in contention and roughly 20 possible starters. Abe Frank remains likely, backed by Bennett, while Heno and Old England emerge as prominent East contenders. Morris and Green B. Morris also hold strong entries with Homestead and Old England, as trainers ship horses in from Gravesend and Chicago ahead of the big race.
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Blues
Herbert
Roehampton
Alcedo
Keiia
Monograph
Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Washington Park
Licely
Rac
Abe Frank
Heno
Old England
Dixie Line
Crugados
Arsenal
Belle’s Commoner
McChesney
Cunard
Homestead
Hyphen
Lord Quex
Jaubert
Dom .Paul
Owenton
Sombrero
Pentecost
Wyeth
Igniter
Aliie Virgie
Cameron
Cameron, Baron
Corrigan
Dark Secret
Goldseeker
Hermis
Indian N
Jed
J. W
Kirby
Leonora Lorfrigx
Luefen Appleby
Northern Star
Ofis
South Trimble
Duneé
Hanover
Bennett
Advance Guard
Brooklyn
Clarence Mackay
Captain
Brown
Pittsburg
Garry Herrmann
Captain Brown
Gravesend
Leonora Loring
Green B. Morris
Ok England
Morris
Ances
C. T. Patterson
Washington
Spiers
Baldwin
Washingtony Rk
Richard TF. Wilson, Jr
Fiers
Rim
Charles Hill
McCheansy
Sam Hildreth
Albert Simoris
Haince
Hildreth
J. W. Kirby
Lord
Quex
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Bob” Swigert
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Queen
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T. J. Healey
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Puritan
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W. G. Brien, Jr
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