New Exhibitors Boost Madison Square Garden Horse Show
The Madison Square Garden Horse Show draws over fifty new exhibitors for a week of equestrian events. The roster features more ladies saddle horse classes, international entries, and a strong thoroughbred showing, with Alfred Vanderbilt, J Campbell Thompson, and Paul A Sorg among the leading entries for the Arrowhead in a Challenge Cup. Booths and sales will take place at the Garden Theatre on Thursday afternoon.
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Madison Square Garden
Lst
Canada
Jockey Club
Jordan Shed
Carridge
William H. Moore
Moore
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
J. Campball Thompson
Paul A. Sorg
6Th Street
Fort Washington Avenue
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Garden Theatre
Madison Avenue
World Marks in Harness at Lexington Races End 1908 Season
The Lexington meeting closed the harness season with world records and fast times. Wiles set a 2:07 three year old trotting mark, The Harvester led three heat feats with 2:09, 2:10, 2:08, and Czaraveng cut trotting records to 2:12 percent for two year olds, while Minor Hell equaled 2:04 in a pacing race. Westfall wins Knickerbocker Club tennis title in straight sets 7-5 6-5 6-3 and gains Memorial Cup.
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Lexington
Harvester
Minor Hell
Star Pointer
Memphis
Prince Alert
Yar Bolivar
Trek
Jerry B
Westfall
Knickerbocker
Samuel A. Westfall
Roberts
Newet
National horse show association urged for unity and fraud control
W H H Gocher secretary of the National Trotting Association calls for forming a National Association of Horse Shows to improve and regulate shows, prevent fraud, and standardize by laws. He urges delegates to meet in New York during the National Horse Show period to organize.
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New York
National Association of Horse Shows
United States
W. H H. Gocher
National Trotting Association
Board of Review
Murray Hill
America
Canada
Association of
Jockey Club
Amateur Athletics Union of
Association of Horse Shows
Ihs
Toy Spaniel Club Show Opens Winter Garden at Waldorf
The Toy Spaniel Club of America stages its sixth annual exhibition at the Waldorf Astoria Winter Garden opening December 4 for two days. More than 400 entrants include prominent society names. Notable exhibitors listed include Mrs J P Morgan and Miss Mary Elizabeth Lodger with her Prince Charles Spaniel. Prizes total 200, with entries from abroad and top U S spaniels expected.
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Winter Garden
Waldorf-Astoria
Toy Bpansel
Club of America
J. Pi Morgan
Frank J. Sturgis
John Henry Martin
Herbert L.satterlee
Allee Sands
Lakewood
Wrench Bulldog Association of America
Toy Spaniel Club
Mary
Elizabeth Lodger
Smathers Declines Return to Turf in Memphis
In Memphis on October 24 H E Smathers denied arriving to invest in racing horses and campaigning on the Grand Circuit. He said no inducement would lure him back to turf and that he has not owned a horse recently and will instead drive automobiles. Smathers’ racing colors were shown in connection with the horse McChesney in Montgomery handlers.
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Smathers
Memphis
Ed Geere
H. E. Smathers
Milnnéers
McChesney
Montgomery
Sanctioned AA events list with entries closing dates
A detailed calendar of Amateur Athletic Association sanctioned events listing dates and venues from Oct to Feb. Entries close multiple dates with names and addresses provided for entry submission. The items include track cross country basketball rowing and indoor championships at venues in New York City Yonkers and Long Island City.
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Newark
Olympic Park
Kovv
Alexian A. A. Kames
Wilzabeth
N. 1
Baseball Park
Hjerberg and Robertson
Beekmar Street
New York
Castle Park
Long Island City
Bartow
Weeks
P. O. Box
New York City
A. A
Celtic Park
P.O. Box
New Yar
Knights of Columbus
Apoogiation
Sixty-ninth Regiment Armory
thaAmatet thietle + Union
John J. MctWugh
East
Fiftieth Street
Proposed Laws for Motorboats Stu dies and racing classes announced
Three motorboat developments last week include the Automobile Club of America assuming control of the sport, the American Power Boat Association creating two new racing classes for small high speed boats, and a push for stricter government regulations. Officials indicate smaller boats may require licensing and safety equipment, with hearings in Washington this week.
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Automobile Club of America
Jamerican Power Seat Association
United States
Surveyor's Office
New York
A. A
Motorboat Club of America
Dixie Sr
American Power Boat Association
Washington
Department of Commerce’ and Labor
Clarkson
Smyth
Gen. Clarkson
Lex
New England
Surveyors Office
Sea Gate
Gravesend Bay
New Rochelle
Riverside Drive
Marine Board
English Aim to Reclaim International Motorboat Trophy
English motorboat owners plan a strong bid to recapture the international cup next year. A challenge will go to the Motorboat Club of America by February with possible entries from Napier and Duke of Westminster’s Wolseley Siddeley, while discussions favor a rotating challenge to save money. Dixie II’s Monaco appearance next April could signal what Americans must build to keep the trophy.
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Motorboat Club of America
England
Duke of Westminster
Wolseley-Siddele
Dixie I
Huntington
Anothe
Howard de Walden
Dataer
Napier
Howard de Walde
Edge
Dixie II
Monaco
Wil
America
Ice Hockey Clubs Prepare for Winter Season in New York
New York clubs including the New York Athletic Club Crescent St Nicholas Wanderers and Hockey Club of New York announce plans to re enter the Amateur Hockey League season. Season starts with practice around Nov 15 and aims for a January on ice start with potential league expansion to six teams next year.
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New York Athletic Club
Crescent
St. Nicholas
Wanderers
Hockey Club of
New York
al Olarmamor
Ork
Wanderers’ Hockey
Max Hornfeck
Tota
Fishing and Fishermen Report From New Lon
Fishermen returning from Greenwich report snappers biting in the Sound with some catches reaching up to two hundred bluefish. Drought harms brook and lake trout near Adirondack’s Alex Mountain Lake, restocking needed next year. Herman Giadé wins High Hook trophy in Canarsie Uncle Bar Fishing Club event with a seven pound three ounce weakfish and thirty three inch length. Newark Bill and Fly Coating Club plans a fishing day with distance and accuracy contests on Ricction Day. During the International Fishery Congress Br H C Humps offered a $100 prize for lobster culture method. award given to A D Mesdot Brown University.
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New Lon
Gov
Tal
Greenwich
Conn
Alexi Mountain Lake
Adirondacks
Herman Giadé Ha
Uncle ‘Bar Fishing Club
Canarsie
Variteipsting
Newark
Bill and
Aneters
United States
International Fishery Congress
Washington, D. C
Br. H.C. Humps
American Museum
Natural History
A. D. Mesdot
Brown University
Boys High Beats DeWitt Clinton In Brooklyn Football
Boys High School of Brooklyn defeated DeWitt Clinton High School in a one sided football game. Players such as Cayard and Renoviteh scored touchdowns as Brooklyn built a large second half lead and outplayed their New York City opponent.
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High ‘School of
Brooklyn
DeWitt Clinton “High School of
New York
Hawthorne
Miela
Sterday
High _ School
Clinton
Regilar
Tion
Immiedi Fhearn
Pegan
Stow Store
Cayard
Gardner
Torburg
Riekeraid
Hauser
Kahn
O' Lea
Hale Holden
Renoviteh
Commercial
Stuyvesant. Commercial
High School
Stuyy Sannt High ‘School
Commi Ea Field
Touay
Mullér
Web
Weoala
Stuyvesant
Boaltiona
Hanson
Krumenauer
Sos Haggerty
Bett
Kull
Cavallero Bachman
Simmute
Time of Gamer
Morris Park Motorcyclist Meet Sets Open Races and Medals
Election day events at Morris Park feature a five mile and other motorcycle races for amateurs and private owners with engines not over 80 cubic inches. A one mile track and a consolation race boost the program as gold silver and bronze medals are awarded for the championship. The St George A C marks its twentieth anniversary with a gathering at the Sixty ninth Regiment Armory on Dec 12.
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Federation of American Motorcyclists
Nave
Morris Park
Shane
St. George A.C
Yast
Aviats Araceran
miNgyslay
Schoal
Brooklyn
Swith
Fred
Sohry
George Ay Co
Dieges & Cat
East Orange Wins Run On Inter scholastic Grounds
East Orange High School defeated De Witt Clinton School of New York on the Inter scholastic grounds near East Orange. East Orange took first and second with Burghorif hosting first in 21 8 and Burns second in 21 15. Other finishers included MacDonald Frazer Reiffman Edsel Lachess Herman and Vass among De Witt Clinton and East Orange runners.
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Sewark
N. J. Get
East Orange High School
de Witt Clinton School
New York
Orange
Burghorif
Burns
East
MacDonald
Schoolboys on the Courts in Public Schools League Schedule
A completed schedule for the Public Schools Athletic League basketball season outlines Saturday games from December 1 to January 30 with regular eligibility rules. Gold medals will be awarded to five players and one substitute for the champions.
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Public Schools Athletic League
Aris
Conthtree
Townsend Tarris Brooklynu High
Stuyvesant
Dist
de Witt Glinton
Flushing
Glinton
Basten Lwatrict
Brooklyn High
de Watt Vesant
A New Ideal Tour Through Berkshire and the White Mountains
Clarence HM Harris returns from a scenic country tour across Berkshire, White Mountains, and Hudson Valley routes. The journey includes towns from Yonkers to Windsor Vermont, with overnight stays in Pittsfield and noting a return via Dixville Notch and North Stratford.
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Clarence
Harris
Cour
Berkshire Fairey
White
Riverne Yonkers
Tarrytown
Hudson
Wappitger
Poughkeepsie
Nill- Brook
Amenia
Lakeville
Sheffield
Great Barrington
Stockbridge
Leinox
Lancaster
Hatcover
Bradford
Wells River
Woodville
Lisbon
Luttetan
Bethlehem
Jefferson
Stratford
Morristown Hound Show and Golf Cup Winners
Morristown residents enjoyed a hounding event after a run described as through the hills and over to Glen Alpines with several notable participants named. In golf, Watts Wing Thoman won the Watts Cup, defeating Way Tassel Supten by two up in the Morris County Calf Club event held for the president Ransom H. Thomas trophy.
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Hounde
Shédal
Morristown
N.S
Morristonians
Houhda
Morristown Bree
Glen Alpines
McAlpine
Iluritaman
Dicksen
McClalughey
Honda
A. Pillmore’Hyde
Charles Prizer
Mranil
Kenneth Shiey
Michard H. Williams
Benjamin’Nicoll
Watts
New York Times
Mok Town
Meg Watts
Ransom
H. Thomas
Morris Counts
Jas
Sam Mer
Metropolitan cricket season review highlights bowler power
The article summarizes the Metropolitan League cricket season with notes on batting declines and stronger bowling. It highlights Fastings as double champion and Oxenham as leading bowler, mentions strong showings by the Brooklyn and Manhattans clubs, Yonkers and Kings County in batting, and Critchlow among bowlers. It references various clubs, players, and averages, noting standings and key performances across sections.
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Biden
Kelly
Metropollitan League
Columbia Oval
Lefeat
Fastings
Eoully
H. A. Oxenhard
Evn Het
Plac
Brooklyn -Abd & Ibn
Ted
Secon
J. Poyer
Brouyns
F. J. Prendergast
Mbshnitans
Owas
H.ar
H. Rushton
Grockians
Oxonham
Valaraile
Manhattars
Fellyr
Ahuy BE
Yonkers
J. P. Stuart
Kings County
Howling
Critchlow
Bensonhurst
OT Inérit
Parleers
Orl Wright
Manhattan
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Ende
St. Gabriel's Ajtumni Association
David J. Gallagher
P. G
Mohawk A. Cordadeus
Twenty-second Regiment Engineers
Twenty-second Regiment Armoury
Dieges
Just
Mercury A. C
N. Y
Jam. F. Schiobohis
Warburton Ave
Bue
N.Y
Thirteenth Regiment A. .A
Armory
Brooklon
A. Aou
Madison Square Uarten
Armors
Jeremiah O'Leary
Jeremiah O'Leary Rat Armory. Dec, 127 St. George's At
F.W. Rublen
East Six
Seventy-fourth Regiment
Forty-seventh Regiment Armory
Clovi van
John Fleeson
A. C. Armust
Columbia University A. A
Dieges & Clust
John Street
Harlem Yacht Club
George W. Jarchow
City Island
Harlem Casino
AHL
Overtubbessing
Wiilat Mitchell
Boys’ High
Dewitt Clinton
Brayve’ Sant
Aeronautic $ Ciety
East Orange
C. H. ‘Harris
White Mountain
Metropolitan Cricket
Fae En Trop
Newt
Montclair
A. O. Pearson
Pearron Ward
Clark
Pista
EL S
BP Abbott
Dotareha
Frye Heyiescuey
Run Lew Thouse
Cleveland
Windye
Cade
Ite Caerdath
Bargas
the Locomobile Company of America
76Th Street
Broadway
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