Kercheval’s Stretch Drive Wins Latonia Feature
Kercheval over Old Honesty by a length in the Latonia mile and a furlong race. Brancas, Raleigh, and Be Brief also figure in close finishes as bettors chased winners and racing fans crowded the stands.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
8
Kercheval over Old Honesty by a length in the Latonia mile and a furlong race. Brancas, Raleigh, and Be Brief also figure in close finishes as bettors chased winners and racing fans crowded the stands.
Race day in Pender features Kercheval ridden by Butler finishing even money in the fourth race, with Old Honesty and Lady Baldur also showing. In the fifth, Bonart heads Time and other contenders with Enlist and Gresham among those listed. the sixth sees Raleigh and Brancas near the top with Albert Star and Time close behind.
Jockey Garner fell from Rexall shortly after the start in the fourth race and was shaken but not seriously hurt. His riding this meeting has been criticized as very poor, especially given his past status as a star rider in the East.
McGee fined $25 for cutting across track in the opening race. He rode Maid Militant poorly after a poor start and stopped the mare before she could fully gather speed, leaving them far behind at the post.
Rumors indicate a major conference may precede the New Orleans tangle with Louie Cella possibly present to finalize the quote. Betting on Raleigh ran strong, though most wagers were not visible until the horses reached the post.
A betting crowd opened strong with the first three favorites but lost much of the gains as the last three races went wrong, eroding confidence and profits.
Three year old and up listing of races at six furlongs and beyond with weights and entrants. Includes Yankee Daughter Jeannette Merry Gift Opal Garland Halifax Yorkist Woodlane Esoteric Okenite Black Mary Dolly Spanker Transvaal Biskra Battle Axe Saracinesca Cary Paney Al H Woods Milford Winning Star Tivoli Fountain Blue Falcnda Gretna Green Cresina Tourenne Question Mark Monfort Tileing Far West Tony Bonero Karl G Saylor Arondack Woodlane Fancy Archin He Knows Seed Edge Seed Newbury Distract Merise Miss C Divota Secret Service May River Betty Vincent Merry Widow.
Reading fans expect a large turnout for a Sunday finale featuring Middletown, second in the KIO League, as manager Gerhardt fields star battery Chris Heisman and Felix. Rogers and Felix, ex Reading players, receive an ovation. Captain Grote of Walnut Hills Superbas to host a banquet Friday. players report listed as F Grote Dorsey Cordes Heber French Betzsch Agnew Fluck Lynch Owlen Williams.
In Hamilton Ohio Jack Osborne of Boston defeated Karl Busch in the German heavyweight wrestling match at the Coliseum winning two falls to one.
Lexington buyers push total to 27420 for brood mares and weanlings with an average of 195 as Canadian money returns. T. C. McDowell pays 1000 for Imp Elf while H. McCarren Jr. bids 750 for a black colt by Casarian. Notable sales include Imp Donovan Misdura 500 and Cesarion Edith Mc 750.
Chicago Oct 28 The star right tackle Kelley deserted the Stagg coached squad after a benching in Monday practice. Kelley protested what he called a humiliation and said he would leave the university at week’s end.
At the fall meeting in Pittsburg the Ohio and Pennsylvania Baseball League faced Akron's $3,000 suit for closing the season early. President Morton was absent. a committee and attorney were appointed to oppose the suit. The league aims to prevent player releases and send reps to the National Commission meetings.
The Cambridgeshire Stakes for three year olds and up was won by the rank outsider Marcovil owned by the Duke of Devonshire. Land League ridden by Captain J R Homfray finished second and Sucecoat owned by Captain Kinkaid Smith third. Twenty three runners started including Cock Sure II ridden by Danny Maher, with Marcovil at 50 to 1 against.
Christy Matthewson, famed New York National League pitcher, spoke at a Democratic mass meeting in the Twenty third Assembly District in New York City. John J Hayes, London Marathon winner and other American Olympic team members sat on the platform.
The University of Cincinnati meets the University of Lebanon Saturday afternoon on campus grounds at Burnet Woods. Coach Snott is determined to win for the Varsity. The team aims to rebound from last Saturday's defeat and deliver a hot, start to finish contest. The Wiedemann program also schedules Celts football versus Newport at Wiedemann Park next Sunday, replacing the Avondales to boost draw. Before the game, Wiedemann baseball teams will clash at 1:30, promising the season’s best action at the over-the-river park.
The York Juniors defeated Ludlow A C 17 to 5 on Sunday October 24. The win showcased the Yorks’ machine like playing as they set up a rematch at Linwood A C on Sunday November 1 where a strong game is expected.
Annapolis Oct. 28 The Naval Academy rowing authorities have decided to challenge Cornell for a two or four mile race on the Severn next spring The midshipmen intend to row Cornell at Poughkeepsie for four miles indicating all hope of sending a Navy crew to the Hudson regatta in 1909 has been abandoned.
Burglars broke the iron window screen of the Gallipolis Ohio post office early today and blew both safes. They stole about $1,600 in cash and stamps and also took Captain Charles Ciendennin’s horse and carriage. Postmaster Eagle reports losses of hundreds of dollars.
The Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the United States elected officers at its two day annual meeting in New York. Bayliss was chosen Sovereign Grand Commander with Edwards as Lieutenant Grand Commander and Gibson as Grand Minister of State among other appointments.
Rev Dr Melancthon Woolsey Stryker president of Hamilton College is in critical condition at his Clinton New York home after a runaway accident. He sat beside his driver when the horse bolted and overturned the carriage into a ditch. Stryker has concussion and possible internal injuries while the driver sustained multiple broken ribs but is expected to recover.
Hopkinsville Kentucky reports the Kentucky Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church opening its eightieth annual meeting. Rev. E S Heshman of Bowling Green was elected Moderator. The synod rejects union with the United States Cumberland Presbyterian and Presbyterian Church and vows to resist property takeovers in court.
Captain Clarence Vyner of Vienna started a motor tour to England with Mme Bettin of Chile. Near Traunstein in upper Bavaria the car descended a steep hill and crashed. Mme Bettin and the chauffeur were killed instantly while Captain Vyner was seriously injured.
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics holds a reception for state officers at the Eagles Aerie in Walnut Street area. A parade precedes the event with Reinhard Sechwald of Ohio presiding and speeches by Frank Norwood Massillon state councilor M McDonald Springfield state vice councilor H M Crew Urbana past state councilor J G A Richter Canton state secretary R A Pollock Canton Dr 8 0 gery of nee and John J Weitzel of Cincinnati.
In Kalispell Montana on October 28 United States Senator Joseph M Dixon stated the Atlantic fleet was sent to Japan at the Emperor's request to awe Mat suhito's subjects. He said Washington knew long before the voyage that Japanese sentiment could spark war and the fleet acted as an object lesson to deter those pressing for conflict.
Senator Dixon says a Kalispell dispatch misrepresented his remarks about the American fleet's trip to Japan. He states he did not mention Roosevelt the Mikado or any government officials and did not imply a war intent.
New York Oct 28 Captain Peter C Hains slayer of William E Annis is found to be suffering from insanity by an alienist at the Long Island City Jail The expert tests used all known methods The verdict could delay the Hains brothers trial and may lead to a lunacy commission if his condition does not improve.
Death by poison of two servants in the home of Rev. Carter Helm Jones, pastor of the Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, prompts an investigation into whether the poison targeted the minister due to his marriage to a Methodist woman. Edward and Laura Davis were found dead beside whisky and blackberry brandy.
William Montgomery, former cashier of the Allegheny National Bank, found guilty of embezzlement for a second time this week. He misappropriated about $613,000 in two cases, including $144,000 in bank bonds, with no defense testimony offered.
News from El Paso dated October 28 reports a battle north of Altar Sonora between Papago and Yaqui Indians. Forty Yaquis were said killed as Papagos allegedly aided by the Mexican government lured them into an ambush.
Hamilton Ohio observed two notable weddings this night. Miss Mame Shuler daughter of the late Asa Shuler and Dr James Atchison Dale of Nashville Tenn wed at her home with Rev Berger of Dayton Ohio officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by relatives and close friends. In another home Senatorial nominee John C Slayback's eldest daughter Leta Slayback married Donald Hayden of Wheeling West Virginia amid local society splendor.
Crown Prince George of Servia arrives from Belgrade and is lodged in the Winter Palace. He receives an ovation at the station but police clear the area before speeches from Servians and Bulgarians can welcome him.
M Sergueieff the Russian Minister to Servia was irritated after crossing the Danube to Serlin opposite Belgrade for a meeting with his wife. Returning, he was detained and roughly handled by Austro Hungarian police who searched his baggage on the frontier.
Sofia reports that Great Britain France and Russia with Germany and Italy pressed Bulgaria to disband its reserves within three days and to send delegates to Constantinople to negotiate compensation for Turkey. Bulgaria signified willingness to comply and recognition of independence hinged on acceptance.
One crew member of the Lady Kensington fled Venezuelan officers and reached St Vincent after a perilous trek from Margarita. The ship was seized in distress with eight passengers released penniless, while the captain and rest of the crew remain prisoners. the Venezuelan govt allegedly provides 20 cents daily for their needs.
In Paris Kentucky J W Hutchison a Harrison County widower with two children married Mrs Nannie C Swinford of Cynthiana yesterday. This afternoon he killed himself in a Paris livery stable after returning from his trip to Cynthiana and attempting to have the marriage annulled.
William N. Graham aged 59 longtime business manager of The Sedalia Democrat died in Excelsior Springs Missouri yesterday He previously served as Sergeant at Arms of the Missouri Legislature Also noted was the death of Charles Reed a 66 year old prominent Kentucky hotelman and four term Paducah mayor and Palmer Hotel Company president who died in Paducah.
James Thorn a farmer in Russellville Alabama killed his two year old son by throwing a stone at a mule in the yard the rock missed the animal and struck the child on October 28. The boy died instantly according to local reports.
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