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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
7
In a record breaking pace the suburban big event drew a large crowd as Fitz Herbert led Alfred Noble to second place in a fast race. The feature race showcased a close finish and strong performance from a field of contenders.
The Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay on one mile and a quarter featured Fitz Herbert ridden by E Dugan winning by six lengths with Restigouche second and Fashion Plate third. Prize value reached $5 000 with $4 900 to the winner. Fitz Herbert is a three year old colt by Ethelbert Morganath, owned and trained by Samuel C Hilderth.
Fitz Herbert, owned by Samuel C. Hildreth and ridden by E. Dugan, won the twenty sixth Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay by six lengths over Alfred Noble with Restigouche last. The race drew about 12,000 spectators in hazy June heat as the field of six set a fast pace, with Fitz Herbert and Restigouche dueling through the mile in 1:36 4-5. Hildreth praised the colt as his best, noting Fitz Herbert’s spring campaign following wins in earlier big prizes and a noted rise from modest beginnings.
Advertises lightweight tropical suits including Nunscloth and linen crash styles with prices from 4 to 25 dollars. Mentioned items include coats trousers and vests, silk crash suits, bathings suits, thermos bottles, Star neglige shirts, light straw hats, athletic underwear. Locations listed near Warren and 43rd, 34th streets.
New York Giants sweep a two game set with Boston, winning 7-4 in game one and 12-5 in game two, as Raymond and Ames handle the mound duties for the Giants while Bowerman’s Orphans falter with miscues and fielding errors. Autrey, Doyle, Murray and Bridwell drive the offense amid a flurry of hits and misplays by both teams.
Brooklyn won its third straight win over Philadelphia at Washington Park with a 6 to 3 score. Moren pitched for Philadelphia, giving up nine hits including three triples in four innings before Cerridon relieved him and allowed three hits and one run in the final four frames.
New York loses 7 to 4 to Boston while Brooklyn and Philadelphia games end with New York 12 to 0 over Pittsburg. St Louis and Chicago Cincinnati game postponed due to rain.
Summary of American League, Federal League and others with team positions and scores. Newark and Baltimore show low margins, Rochester and Buffalo in Eastern play, Minneapolis and Louisville near top in American Association.
Rochester leads with 32 wins 19 losses and a .628 percentage. Newark and Jersey City sit mid pack with 27 and 22 losses respectively. Milwaukee and Louisville post strong records in the upper standings while Columbus and St Paul chase in the lower spots.
Brooklyn plays New York at 2 P M and Philadelphia hosts Boston. New York visits Philadelphia while Boston meets Washington. Rochester faces Buffalo and Providence meets Newark. Jersey City battles Baltimore as Montreal meets Toronto. Indianapolis visits Milwaukee Columbus takes on St Paul Toledo contests Minneapolis Louisville faces Kansas City.
Brooklyn offense shines with every man recording at least one safe hit as the two teams trade runners. In St Louis, Pittsburg nicks a 3 2 win with two base hits and a Byrne three-base hit.
Harvard defeats Yale 3 to 2 in eleven innings at Soldiers Field. Merritt issued the decisive run with two outs in the seventh, Yale errors in the ninth tied the score, and Harvard won in extras. Yale fielded well early but Harvard capitalized on walks and errors to seize the victory.
In the New York State League Binghamton 4 Wilkes Barre 8, after 13 innings Elmira 1 Syracuse 4 Troy 2. Connecticut League Waterbury 11 New Haven 8 New Britain 7 Holyoke 4 Springfield 1 Northampton 8 Hartford 6 New England League Fall River 4 Scranton 8 Lawless appears incomplete but outlines several results in minor leagues.
Philadelphia defeats New York 5 3 as Cree belted a homer at Shibe Park, the second in park history. Morgan earned the win for Philadelphia while Manning took the loss for New York after errors by Knight and Elberfeld.
Altrock faltered in the eighth as Boston beat Washington 5 to 1. Donohue was driven from the field by umpire O Loughlin after disputing a call at second, with police escort at the end. Carrigan and Lord homered as Boston improved to 5 runs on 11 hits while Washington scored once on 7 hits.
First base on balls issued to Scott and five by Cleveland. Lord with a two-base hit supported by Easterly Perring and Turner with three-base hits. Bradley Sacrifice, Easterly Sac Fly. Scott Tannehill and Isbell turned a double play. Passed ball by Easterly. Time one hour fifty five minutes. Umpires Hurst and Connolly. Left on bases Cleveland eight Chicago three. Struck out by Young five.
Detroit 4 St Louis 5 in a pitcher friendly game. Crawford fueled a three base hit and Hartzell added a three bagger for St Louis while Mullin and Dineen split pitching duties. Key errors by Schmidt and Hoffman affected the scoring as Detroit stranded seven and St Louis seven. Time one hour fifty minutes. Umpires Evans and Egan. O-1
The report lists multiple game results with teams including Altoona Harrisburg Johnstown Lancaster Trenton Reading and York. Scores show varied outcomes such as Reading 10 over York 7 and Harrisburg 2 over Johnstown 1 along with other close matches.
Jacob Lelivelt, Reading Tri-State League center fielder, has been sold to the Washington American League club. The New York Americans, Cincinnati, and two other National League teams had also pursued the outfielder.
Patrick Powers, president of the Eastern League, publicly rejects Philadelphia reports that umpires went on strike over owner and player disputes. He says he has backed the umpires and repudiates the alleged walkout claim.
Theodore K. Hastings, riding for the New York Press Club AA, aims to cover 434 miles from New York to Boston and back in 24 hours. He started at Nassau Street at noon yesterday with a letter from James B. Sullivan to the Boston Press Club president and was one hour ahead by BePORT Conn. at midday.
Ottawa, Ontario beat Haverford College of Philadelphia by eight wickets. Haverford trailing 30 runs after the first innings, scored 97 in the second. Ottawa needed 68 to win and finished with three wickets down.
The report from Wells Nevada dated June 24 describes enduring excessive heat that disrupted sleep and energy. The traveler planned a short stop tonight to rest and continue a long journey tomorrow, noting the heat could hinder reaching a place of rest by nightfall.
A brief travel note records that Edward Payson Weston walked nine miles today warning against taking chances in darkness. He mentions very cool night air and the lack of moonlight hindering progress as he travels from an unspecified location.
Alfred Reeves of the American Motor Car Manufacturers Association reports plans to place 200000 automobiles on the market in 1910. He cites supply constraints but predicts a 125 percent rise from 1900 output, with 165000 pleasure cars, 30000 high wheel buggies, and 5000 steam and electric carriages and commercial vehicles. The average price hovered around 1200 dollars, totaling near 200 million in car business.
Devon defeated Bryn Mawr 17 to 12 in the semi final for the Country Club cup at Bala today.
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