Death of Todd Makes Grand Circuit Rumors Stir
The trotting world mourns Todd at Ardmaer Farm Somerville New Jersey owner William Bradley and noting sire of many champions. His death from pneumonia ends a legendary career with his three top sons Ken tucky Todd Douglass and Cochato in stud and plans for Ardmaer to become a leading breeding place. The Grand Circuit makeup remains unsettled with Providence Readville and New Jersey fair associations being discussed to host dates and big meetings.
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Numbered Checkers Board Prompts Five Column Games
Communications for this column go to Checker Editor at the Commercial Tribune in Cincinnati Ohio. Contributors are asked to arrange games and solutions in five equal columns. The numbered board presents 14 92 10 as clues to puzzle play.
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Touts That Often Hit the Wrong One and Other Odds
A collage of racing touts and betting chatter. notes on a tout boosting a two year old’s price. chessboard positions. visiting players’ meeting gaps. a Uloth Tyler match report. end-of-tour notes from Hartlepool. and a Jamaica track anecdote about a New York tour rider misreading Madden’s two year olds in Belmont Park chatter.
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Jamaica
John Madden
Madden
United States
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Cincinnati Fan Food and Weekend Baseball Notes
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Trotting News Heads and Trainer Changes Reported
Tommy Murphy trains Dr Strong as Snyder McGregor heads to Philadelphia speedway. The sport mourns deaths of Todd and Regalo, while Matin Bells resumes training after a previous record. Ed Sanderlin rumored to pilot The Friend in the 1908 campaign. Will Durfee adjusts riding plans for Phoenix formerly Piggy. Harry Logan active in California pacing.
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Will Durfee
California
Phoenix
Racing notes on early 1900s trotters and training
A pacer that earned second money to Star Pugh in the 1901 C. of C. trains again. A yearling by Todd out of Nancy Hanks at Johnson farm closely resembles its dam. Alta McDonald plans to ship Major Delmar, George G, Wilteen and Munic to Readville around June 15. Evans names his Todd colts Wilkerson and Henry Setzer for Readville’s $50 000 handicap. Regale and Perfection, two top green trotters of 1907, died before reaching the Traces.
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Todd
Nancy Hanks
Johnson Farm
Alta McDonald
Delmar
George G
Wilteen
Munic
Readville
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Wilkerson
Henry Setzer
Judex Trial Reflects Trainer McHenry Clause
Judex a horse trained for James Farley by M E McHenry wears hopples and a contractual clause bars McHenry from driving birth in his races.
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M. E. McHenry
James Farley
McHenry
Devereux Sells Jefferson McKerron to Vance Nukols Stable
H. K. Devereux placed Jefferson McKerron son of John A. McKerron and Louise Jefferson with Vance Nukols' stable to develop for Futurity engagements.
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Jefferson McKerron
John A. McKerron
Louise Jefferson
Jefferson
Vance Nukols
Sadie Mac Victorious Relatives Recalled in Hartford Stakes Death
The report recalls Sadie Mac who died during the Charter Oak Stake at Hartford Connecticut while racing at three. Her half brother Todd is noted to have died, and her progeny Cochato and Douglass also claimed Hartford Futurity wins, marking a dynastic note in Thoroughbred history.
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Sadie Mac
Charter Oak
Hartford
Critics urge patient development for Harvester racehorse
Critics press Mr Vihlein to grant The Harvester a year or two to mature before entering on the Grand Circuit. The last son of Walnut Hall has had less preparation than rivals in the cult classics and would need to vastly outclass them to rate creditably. All training since last winter at Geers has been provided for him.
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Morris
Cunard
New York
Hhim
Fellows
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Geers
Stormy seas hit Marblehead to Hamilton yacht race
Bermuda June 6. An easterly gale and heavy seas sweep the area as sailing yachts in the Marblehead to Hamilton race approach within about 200 miles of Bermuda. The stake boats at the finish have been driven away by the gale.
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Marblehead
Mass
Attendance Strong as Ohio State League Race Heats Up
Lima reports above average attendance across Ohio State League venues except Springfield. After six weeks the pennant race tightens with Kahl of Lima challenging Tate and Farrell of Marion Carter of Lancaster and Smith of Newark for batting honors. Walter Pickett stands undefeated as Lima relies on pitching to power wins in seven games.
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Field Day Proposals Splash in World Series Plans
President Ban Johnson opposes holding the field day during the season and most American League managers share the view. Browns manager McAleer would not release players for June events. Joe Flanner proposes a pre series spectacle before the opening game to entertain spectators and secure seats.
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Clever Base Running by Cobb Wagner Show Value to Baseball
The article praises base stealing innovations by Cobb and Wagner, noting Cobb first demonstrated deliberate running on balls in the outfield. It credits McGraw for shaping plays where runners advance on fouled or near-advance hits and discusses timing, throws, and the advantage of an 18 foot lead with a ball far away.
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