Reds' First Division Hopes Slim After East Trip
The Reds close their eastern trip tomorrow and return home Wednesday. With little improvement in the race, a first division berth seems unlikely unless a remarkable turnaround occurs. Thielman has been the standout, while Pittsburg, Chicago, St. Louis, and Brooklyn pursue the pennant with varying strength as court battles over player contracts loom in baseball’s winter, threatening peace in the sport.
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Reds
Thielman
New York
Mathewson
Brush
Cincinnati
Garrison
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Hanlon
Frank Selee
Chicago
Cubs
St. Louis
Pat Donovan
Donovan
Hans Wagner
Jack O'Coummer
Wittsburg
Dreyfuss
Pitsburg
Clarke
Napoleon Lajoie
Cleveland
Bernhard
Ohio
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Hart
Sure Thing Promises Prize Share At Atlas Bank
A lottery-style promotion promises a $34 000 prize fund at Atlas National Bank with 1 490 chances to win. Readers are directed to the twenty fourth page for details of how to participate and claim.
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Atlas National Bank
Watoma Wins Cincinnati Trophy Horse Race Card Summary
In Cincinnati acc Brad card Watoma wins the Cincinnati Trophy as Optimo and Maregte S trade leads in a stretch duel while St Hera and Drum mond dominate the late race. Clorita loses to Hilee by a length in a tight finish with Firing Line making a late rush.
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Orrie Goan
Nanetta
Orla
Iff Fipp
Optimo
Maregte S
Flop
St. Hera
Drummond
Hilee
Clorita
McInerny
Firing Line
Lytie
Imp. Ee Eng
Beccia
Sim W
Bremen
Racing Form Notes and Horse Performances
The column reviews race details with names like Frank Becker Wilson and Judge Hargis referenced. Horses such as Orla, Watoma, Sheriff Bell, St Hera, Castro and True Blue appear with notes on bumps, positions, and finishes. It describes jolted starts, stretch actions, and varying speeds in a bustling form chart style.
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Frank Becker
Wilson
Hargis
Grandpn
Maghoni
Sullivan
Siloam
Luter
Fonso
Hilée
Clarita
Zirl
Latonia Race Day Opens With Fast Track and Notable Winners
Latonia Kentucky June 1 1908 Eighteenth day of the Spring Meeting of the Latonia Jockey Club reports clear weather and a fast track Judge Chas F Price presiding with Jake Holtman starter. Race analyses show Onanetta Awares Oots Bros Orrie Goan and others as contenders across five races with Amorous Optimo Watoma and Clorita among winners and notable betting dynamics.
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Latonia Jockey Club
Chas. F. ‘Price
Jake Holtman
Seana CoNee
Ind
Horsee
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Cas
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Troxl
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Irvin
Axares
Orrie Gean
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Kosciusko
Bettie Harry
Avondale Dominates Tennis Matches With Complete Victory
Avondale scores a complete victory in a multi-club match day. Sage and Reemelin led the Avondale trio with aggressive play and steady consistency against Westwood. Clifton Thverness clubs split results with Holmes and Green, while Emersons beat Whallon Kinsey in doubles. Nat Emerson and Tyler showcased strength in singles. Miss Kinsey and Miss Wilshire split wins in the ladies singles. Dayton and Ni clubs also contributed strong shows.
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Sage
Hunt
Oscar Reemelin
Reemelin
Clifton Thverness
Cliffton
R. Holterhoff
Lawrence Minor
Holmes
Green
Cincinnati
Nat
Deané Emerson
Whallon
Kinsey
Tyler
Nat Emerson
Miss Kinsey
Miss Wilshire
Woma Dayton
de Camp
Hun Westwood
Ritfe
Reerreeen
Esa Avole—De Camp
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Closterman
Bionees
Algaler
Inverness—Green and Tees
Clifton
Soiter Hoff
Sir Ar Wee Green
Sabo Egres
Arene Orm Yler
Jockey Wedderstrand in betting challenge amid season talk
The column sketches a mock contest between jockey Wedderstrand and Henry Holtgrove as favorite while discussing Pitcher Thielman’s form with the Reds and manager McPhee’s shifting lineup. It touches on Derby candidates, Paris trip, and current baseball politics with humorous asides about officials and bettors.
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Wedderstrand
Henry Holtgrove
Dayton Driving Club Opens First Meeting Parades Race Program
Dayton Ohio June 14 The Dayton Driving Club held its first morning races at the fair grounds this afternoon with a parade around the city featuring top local horses. A varied race program was presented including trot and pace events and a free admission concert.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Dayton Driving Club
Fair Grounds
Imo
Besse
Latonia Selections Showcase Mixed Racehorse Entries
Angea Kohnwreath Rice Sailor's Dream Mr Farnum Doc Wood boaster St Hera Autumn Leaves Lathrop Margle S Masterful Banana Dream Sanctissima Flash of Lightning True Blue Chorus Boy Glingen are listed as Latonia selections with multiple horse pairings and trainer notes, reflecting a diverse lineup for the upcoming race card.
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St. Hera
Boaster Seer
Pretty Mer
Hinsdale
Lathrop
Margie
Frieshand
Bentley B
Bird Williams
Farondole
Flora Hooper
Edna Fituatien
Daisy Hawth'ne
Woodmont Belle
Pere
Ed Adal
Faraday
Glinzen South
Dolly
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Sailor's Dream
Mr. Farnum
Doc Wood
Boaster
Autumn Leaves
Lathrop—Margle S
Banana Dream
Sanctissima
True Blue
Chorus Boy
Glingen
Dream Triggered Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Creation
Graham Bahour recounts Robert Louis Stevenson’s search for a dual nature tale. A late inspiration came in a dream that provided three scenes from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He woke to vivid transforming powders details and penned the story at red heat.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Graham Bahour
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Markheim
Turners Day Held At Cincinnati Gymn Grounds
The North Cincinnati Turnverein annual field day at the Cincinnati Gymnasium grounds ended in a grand success. H Alberts dominated with four wins including the 50 yard dash and high jump, while Fred Cleb and Fred Emmert led juniors in the 50 yard dash and a strong field competed across events.
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Fred Cleb
Fred Emmert
H.alberts
Erick Bacharach
H. Krulle
Dr. Gelhaar
Robert Ruple
W. Benin
Hol Knorr
Henry Krulle
Loeffler
A. Henke
F. Business Men
Horse Race Results From Ft. Erie Track
Weather clear and track heavy at Ft. Erie. Winners include Perry in 0.59 for 4 1/2 furlongs, Imp Albula in 1:18 for 6 furlongs, Taxman in 1:47 for 1 mile, Algie M in 2:00 for 1 1/8 miles, Spinet in 1:06 for 5 furlongs, and Ditty in 1:19 for 6 furlongs. Results list second and third place finishers per race.
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Perry
Special Tax
Geery
Imp. Albula
Basileus
Nobleman
Taxman
Mattie Cer
Easy Street
Algie M
Obstinate Simon
Frank McKee
Spinet
Will Veers Sage Bix
Ridley
Ditty
J. Pat Zack Ford
Purified Blood Cure Promises Relief From Rheumatism
An advertisement explains rheumatism arises from polluted acidic blood and claims S S S is a pure vegetable blood purifier that cleanses the circulation removes irritating matter and purifies the blood to end acute or chronic rheumatism. It promotes internal treatment over external remedies and targets the elderly seeking tonic benefits.
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Prominent Louisville Letter Praises 8 5 5 S For Impure Blood
James Arpinson of Louisville writes that for twenty three years he has used 8 5 5 S as a general spring tonic and personal remedy for rheumatic issues. He says he provides it to others in need and endorses its sure cure for impure blood from any cause.
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