Maud S Queen of the Turf Dies at 26
Maud S the famed trotting mare known as the queen of the turf died Saturday at Schultze's in Port Chester New York aged 26. Foaled in 1874 she traced lineage to Hambletonian and Diomed and rose to fame under trainer W W Bair and owner Capt Geo N Stone. Sold by Vanderbilt to Robert Bonner in 1884 for 40000, she remained a beloved symbol of speed and grace with her caretakers cherishing her enduring vitality.
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Smaud
Schultze
Port Chester
Geo. N. Stone
W. W. Bair
Bair
Stone
Maud Stone
Carthage
Tiren
Perance
Chester Park
Vanderbilt
Borniner
Maud
Vanderblit
Maude
Robert Bonner
Frederick Bonner
Wiliam Turnpull
Wall St
Bonner
Saratoga
Barus
Dexter
Pocahontas
Pat Maude
Robert
Frederick
Westchester Hill
Mr. Bonner
Maudy
William ‘Hill
St. Julan
Trinket
Rochester
St. Julian
J. I
Cleveland
Ert Bonner
Benner
William Vanderbilt
Ras
Anderbilt
George 8
Boutwell
Treasury
Grant
Nelson Baker
Maud S the racing legend and famed trotter story
Historical notes recount Maud S the famed trotting mare, her record races and owners, including William Vanderbilt and Benner, trainer Nelson Baker, and public sales. It describes her fastest times, matches with St Julian, and affection from handler, plus a late Indianapolis cockfight excerpt.
Sportmen's Show Closes in New York at Madison Square Garden
The sportmen's show closed in New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday night before a crowd of about 8,000. Crosby reportedly won several events, capping the evening with a strong performance.
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Sportemen
Son’ Square Garden
New York
Crosby
Crosby tops finals with shoot-off for general averages
Crosby won the shoot-off against Tallman to claim the best general average in the show. Jack Fanning set a new world record in the continuous match with 175 birds, while a girls basketball game at the Blue and White and Red and White teams ended 24 to 14. Indianapolis handball beat Marion in singles and doubles with Koenecke and Berner securing wins for the YMCA.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Greensburg
Greenfield
Ind
Haughville
West Indianapolis
Dominick
Snedianapolis
Jack Fanning
Crosby
Tallman
Talman
Girls’ Classical School
Hilda Pletcher
Katherine Fertig
Marion
Louis Koenecke
Dr. Hildebrand
Will Berner
Coral Barley
Parrott
Metcalf
Barley
Hildebrand
Morton
Bowling Leaders Extend Early Season Averages
Knox leads Indianapolis with an average of 172 and eyed the top honor. Allen tops Marion county league at 171. Wiley holds the Independent league lead with 164 as the season remains unfinished.
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Knox
Allen
Wiley
Indianapolis
Fitzsimmons Sharkey Fight Bids Set for Monday Night
New York March 19 bids for the Fitzsimmons Sharkey contest to be opened by Al Smith official stakeholder. Seaside athletic club expected to win the bid with West Chester club a strong contender.
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New York
al Smith
Seaside Athletic Club
West Chester Athletic Club
Boxing notes from Chicago and Toronto bouts shake up ring
Benny Yanger wowed Tattersall's crowd by nearly stopping Harry Forbes in the fifth at 120 pounds. Jack Bonner and Frank Childs fought to a slow draw in a Chicago heavyweight showcase. Owen Zeigler beat Charley Burns in a fast Chicago– Cincinnati wind-up. Spike Sullivan overwhelmed Walter Burg before a Toronto referee stopped the bout in the fourth. Spider Kelly and Dan Snyder were halted by law in Terre Haute. A forfeit and purse boost loom for a ten day frame. Roloff challenges Chill after $100 stakes. Gans meets Erne to decide the lightweight title at Broadway AC Friday. McGovern’s featherweight record praised for speed and knockouts. Advertiser touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills.
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Benny Yanger
Tipton
Chicago
Tattersall’s
Harry Forbes
Jack Bonner
Pennsylvania
Frank Childs
Chicago Athletic Association
Owen Zeigler
Charley Burns
Cincinnati
Association
Spike” Sullivan
Walter Burg
Boston
Toronto
Ontario
Burg
Spider” Kelly
Kansas City
Dan Snyder
Clinton
Ind
Terre Haute
Carl Roloff
Jack Cullen
Ollie Chill
Chill
Cullen
Roloff
Broadway Athletic Club
Jon Gans
Frank Erne
Terry McGovern
Palmer
Rotchford
Haley
Read invitation note inspires Seventh-page layout
A terse invitation fragment hints at a design plan for the seventh page. The line suggests using readers’ input for a feature tied to The Run’s liners and a structured layout.
Town Talk and City Notes Mount Pleasant Rail Totals
A patchwork of local items covers politics crime social events and commerce. Divorce petition by Edward Spahn cites a prior marriage. ex Policeman Henry Holt indicted for receiving lumber. a rummage sale aids Boys Club. services by Miss Sarah Carson and Dr J G Rodger draw crowds. a street car lineman injury updates. Hasselman’s new plant promises fall business. German club and Musikverein plan an artists concert. English-speaking branch of social democracy forms. Kilrally seeks beauty contestants in London. rail traffic shows Belt road leads with most cars. police investigate bones found near W Eleventh st dumping ground.
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Edward Spahn
Anna
Henry Holt
Benjamin Grider
Boys’ Club
Sarah Carson
New York City
J. G. Rodger
Illnois Interstate University
Seventh Presbyterian Church
William Campbell
Florist
Hasselman
Musikverein
Alex. Ernestinoff
Social Democracy
Betchwein's
Charles Kilrally
London
Eng
Indianapolis
Belt Road
W. Eleventh St
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Mirror Queen
Fred Niblo
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Rossow
Mr. Man
Spring Capes
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Geo. Gibson
Hovey St
Theodore Thomas
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Tomlinson Hall
Washington and
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
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Elsa Ruegger
Danbury Hat Go
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