McHenry to Lead Farley Stable With Crabtree's Support
McHenry moves to oversee the Farley stable with Crabtree entrusting Sonoma Girl and a new green pacer Gentry's Star. Andrews at Poughkeepsie lined up to train and manage horses as Farley expands his involvement in top circuit trotters and pacers.
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McHenry
Crabtree
Nutboy
Sonoma
W. J. Andrews
Farley
Andrews
Poughkeepsie Sonoma
Gentry
Moe Henry
Dan Patch
Wilkes Heart
Galva
Ill
America
Nut Boy
Pacers
Klatawah
Anaconda
Searchlight
Rose Croix
Maquette
Laura Bellini
Moquette
Roamer
Clinton B
Princess Moquette
Beesie Drake
Bright Eyes
W. H. Davis
Littleton Farm
Washington, Pa
Wilton
Betsey and I
Glencoe Wilkes
Red Eric
Ericseon
Strang Poised for Paris Grand Prix in Dieppe Circuit
Lewis Strang, driving a Thomas car, plans to win the Paris Grand Prix on July 7 over the 48 mile Dieppe circuit. He knows the course well from previous Grand Prix work with Walter Christie and Briarcliff success, aiming to maximize time and safety with a disciplined plan alongside his mechanician. A strong American challenge faces British teams in London Olympics preparation, with England uniting forces and the 1908 U S squad bolstering organization to meet the fierce opposition on English soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Strang
Dieppe
Briarcliff
Christie
Savannah
Strang
Paris
England
Evermen
United States
Athens
St. Louis
John Bull
Staram Sio
Open contenders loom in Detroit early closing harness events
Detroit race chatter centers on the forthcoming blue ribbon meeting of 1908 with many nominations for the M. and M. class. Spanish Queen Vendetta and Bonnie Way are noted contenders alongside several fast horses, but the field remains wide open without clear stars. The Chamber of Commerce race also shows depth but lacks standout favorites, keeping both classics richly competitive and unpredictable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Sonoma Girl
Highball
Vendetta
Bonnie Way
Chamber of Commerce
Sailors Defeat Army in Seven Boxing Bouts at Auditorium
In San Francisco on May 16 the navy won all seven boxing contests against army fighters. Knockouts occurred in rounds two, one and two, with three matches stopped by referee and two going to decisions. Notables included Neeley KOing Burke, Cleary KOing MacCullough, Rafferty KOing Ross, and Rollins, Prendergast, Tight, Slossberg winning by decision or points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Navy
Army
Mike Neeley
U. S
Ohio
William Burke
Twenty-eighth Coast Artillery
al Cleary
U. S. S. Missouri
George MacCullough
Frank Rafferty
Alabama
Charles Ross
Battery B
Field Artillery
Larry Prendergast
Rhode Island
Dan Ferguson
Coast Artillery
Rollins
U. S. Kentucky
B. F. Houck
Local Club Tournament Hits Near Perfect Scores at Dayton
The fourth official club tournament held May 16 at the Northern Kentucky Gun Club in Dayton saw each member perform fifteen casts across five distances. Crugar posted the day’s top score of 96.14 percent, with Lampe a close 95.3. Liston excelled at 60 70 and 80 feet, Latham hit 100 feet, and Hutchins Crugar Gould Murphy Lampe Liston Groesbeck Walker achieved various single hits and scores reflecting strong beginner results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Kentucky Gun Club
Dayton
Liston
Hutchins
Latham
Crugar
Gould
Murphy
Lampe
Hutchings
Groesbeck
Walker
Jockey Tales of Accidents and Horse Nerve
A veteran rider recalls crashes on turf and dirt tracks, describing near misses, broken mounts, and dramatic saves. He cites famous falls from the Nashville and Kinglish Derby circuits, detailing nerve, recovery, and the cost to horses and riders.
Hamilton County League hard fought games highlight race
The North Turners and Krollmanns Five drew split results with Krollmanns showing strong form yet losing the second game. Hoefle helped the Turners steady the offense as the race tightens with Newport and Century looming. The Strong Anchors dropped three to Century, shifting the standings amid uncertain final outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County League
North Turners
Krollmann
Turners
Hoefle
North Turner
Newports
Louisville Race Day Card Races and Weights
The Louisville program lists six races with horse names and weights. First race at four furlongs features Silverite and Patton Noel among others. second race six furlongs shows Dora Neff and Estadia. third selling six furlongs includes Bar Rida and Carolyn B. fourth steeplechase short course lists Impertinence and Jason. fifth four and one half furlongs includes Ribbon Girl. sixth selling one mile features Sylvan Bell and Camille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverite
Patton Noel
Tuscan Gold
Ola Hickory
Teddy Bear
Wool Boy
Pursley
Major Lawrence
Maeso
Mad Rose
Stowaway
Cloud
Hammetrical
Anderson
Silverado
Servicence
Dora Neff
Lady Thorpe
Estradia
Great Pirate
Little Osage
Ueen’s Daughter
al Muller
Ainty Dome
Hindoo Prince
Wardine
Lens
Frontenac
Bar Rida
Ibs
Carolyn B
Harriet Wright
Bethgoodwin
Dunvegan
Baroda
Mondella
Merrigo
Merrifield
Bitter Sir
Lorrimer
Wausau
Orlandot
Lignando
Gilvidear
E. M. Fry
Jason
Exact
Woodside
Ralph Reese
Percy Green
Coal Black Lady
Dark
Magic
Bank Holiday
Charfield
Ribbon Girl
Guardalleen
Tannie
Atarah
Buenavista
Sainward
Mrs. Sewall
Serenade
Alice
Anne McGee
Sylvan Bell
Camille
Kabor
Imboden
Tivolini
Meada
Ismalin
Louise MacFarlan
Quagga
the Clansman
Thoroughbred races list at historic meeting with maidens and handicaps
The page lists multiple races at a historic meet including First Race for two year old maidens at 5 furlongs with riders up to 110 pounds. Second Race for maidens two year olds at 4 furlongs features a full slate of named horses. Third Race Handicap covers three year olds and up at 11 sixteenth miles with varied weights. Fourth Race Harlem stakes at one mile for three year olds and up features Brandy Master of Craft Grapple and more. Fifth Race Handicap for three year olds at one mile includes Be Coup Jubilee Master Rt Doreante and others. Sixth Race Selling for three year olds at furlongs closes the card with Hartford Boy among entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieppe
Criel
Tocqueville
France
Londinieres
Ancourt
Bellengreville
Envermen
Envermeu
Musgrave
Jamaica
Nashville
Mary J
May River
Balbeck
Edward
Home Run
Torbellino
Statesman
Nethermost
Indian Hunter
Ruble
Joe Madden
Rostrum
Bonalus
Casqueliv
Tod
the Gardener
Amri
Fantanel
the Pippin
Guevara
Weymouth
All Red
Albani
Veracity
Strike Out
Miss Shannon
Exploit
Hammerjess
Lady Irma
Wild Pigeon
Rose Beaumont
Dilsey
Gliding Belle
Soll
Cavallieri
Fount
Rufleman
Dandelion
Jubilee
Juggler
Berkeley
Welbourne
Zenap
Oxford
Pins and Needles
Castlewood
Animus
Shadow Glance
Campaigner
d'Arkie
Killiecrankie W
Harlem
Brandy
Master of Craft
Grapple
Alethno
Lightwood
Rye
Spooner
Arasee
Ibs
Master R T
Doreante
Big Chiet
Zuma
Obert
Miss Marjorie
Hartford Boy
Olympic Games Preview Sets US GB Rivalry Tone
Real supremacy debate centers on a U S versus Great Britain clash at the Olympic Games. The article predicts a tough challenge for American athletes across events as the two nations prepare for a high profile showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Stars and Stripes
London
Great Britain
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Conversion guide for Olympic track events to English yards
The list converts standard Olympic track distances from meters to yards. It includes sprints, middle distances, hurdles, steeplechase, endurance events, and walks with corresponding yard measurements and notes on specific races and distances.
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Mhenry 10
New York
James Farley
New York City
Henry Ten Eyck White
Chicago Tribune
Prince
Admiral Togo
Rex McKinney
Wilteen
Harnees Racing
Matthew M
Grath
Moffitt
Cartmell
N. J. Cartmell
Pennsylvania
J. B. Taylor
T. Moffitt
George Whiteley
Princeton
W. W
Coe
Boston
Matthew McGrath
Walter Dray
Yale
E. W. Cook
Cornell
M. C. Murphy
Orang
Will
Walter
Thomas
E. R. Thomas
Lindia
Normany
Casting Club
Applegate Bros
E, Fourth ST
Todoluan
Holocaust
Ted Sloan
Flying Fox
Jean Beraud
Sheepshead Bay
Jean Beraut
Macke’s
Bond Hill
Quoits
Cay Ee
Woimilogyg
Sedkot Sss
Chase Sastre Chuss
Pdinotne We Ps Salat Ees Owe
Cincinnati Gun Club
Sven
Aperecces
Speiag
Ene
Omar Ung
Eureka
Giesting and Young
P.c
Huesman
Knoble
Knapmeyer
Niemeyer
Weeeee
Pfaffe
Doll and Ackstedt
Deeb Eesd
Ate Vee
Lammers and Woertz
Fieler
Ohlenroth
Ois
Beyiin and
Moormann
Willenbeever Ld
Carroll de Schuh
Grandfield and
Ross
Shee Wees Schaefer
Wurth
Asow
Pohlar
Riehie
Ereewe
Kampf and Chenchidb
Heckerman and
Hammel
Randler
Frey
Niehaus and
Miller
Specht
Skillman
Benson
Rainey
Cul Krausch
Leisenbach
Hecker
Lapple
Heeg
Pfeiffer
Pfeil
Whitetrand Hitz
Kuhn and
Stair
Schaefer
Daniel
Brand and
Gunkel
Lachtrop
Dilger
Baschang Rs Ogg
Sas
Nappe
Ji Koellmer
Rause
Muhlenkamp
Ecccesssees
Louisville
Belmont Park
Fond
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