Belmont Park sees heavy favorites fall in crowded steeplechase card
At Belmont Park five favorites were beaten as St Charloote powered to victory in the Grand Chase by ay Steeplechase Handicap. Trumpator and Brooks chased hard but St Charloote surged clear in the boggy conditions. Priscilla Mullens and Umbals also disappointed in straightaway sprints and longer events, while Pigeon and Daybreak showed mixed results in other races.
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W. J. Macbeth Weld
Sreat
Belmont Park
Mrcharleot
Widener
St. Charleote
St. Charloote
Smoot
W. F. Kneibelkamp
I Byers
Brooks
Knebelkamp
Bet
St. Charleota
Tuttle
Commodore J. K. L. Ross
Priscilla Mullens
Locic
Cleveland
Coreea
Pelscillg
Luke
Dorcas
Umbals
Furti
C. Kummer
Pigeon
Robinson
RF. Carman
G.a Miller
Tom McTaggart
Bell
Charley Lyderkur
Farrington
Ther
Arrah Go
Arrah
Facts and Fancies By Louis Lee Arms
Louis Lee Arms writes a light poem about a cheerful man who keeps trying daily. The piece notes resilience and a pleasant demeanor while a sharp line recalls Burns’s home run being oddly described as a three base hit and a drop kick by Flack.
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Louis Lee Arms
Burns
Flack
Duke Kahanomoku to Strum and Knit on Trains
In a San Francisco exchange the world champion swimmer Duke Kahanomoku is praised by ladies on a steamer who note his plans to knit on trains and, when not training, to spend time strumming the guitar. The remark highlights the suffrage era influence and public fascination with his multifaceted persona.
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Duke X Kahanomoku
San Francisco
Purling
Duke Kahanomoku
Duke
East West Track Clash Shows East Wins Most Events
The East outpaced the West in thirteen intercollegiate events with ten victories led by Yale Harvard and Princeton absent and Rutgers Syracuse Penn hampered. The standout performances included Johnson’s 23 feet 11.25 inches broad jump and a 47.3 in the 400? relay leg, underscoring a strong East showing amid a sparse lineup.
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ILE University of Pittsburgh
Georgia Tech
Ohio State University
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Rutgers
Syracuse
Penn
Johnson
Pride of a Veteran Rowing Coach Amid War Torn Crews
Veteran coach IM Rice quits Columbia citing pride in his crews as core to life. He laments war depleted material and defeats at Lake Carnegie where Penn wins by five lengths and Princeton leads by a length. He notes Annapolis losses and warns pride in work drives his career more than money.
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IM Rice
Columbia
Lake Carnegie
Penn
Princeton
Blue and White
Joe Wright
Annapolis
Jim
Rice
Jockey Club Adds Feature Races at Jamaica Meet
Secretary Edwards of the Metropolitan Jockey Club announced a special attraction for next Monday's Jamaica spring meeting. The Bunker Hill Handicap at six furlongs carries added value of $860 to mark the anniversary of the battle. The Excelsior Handicap and Greenfield Stake are the two stake features. Pignon, winner of the third race, was bid up to $600 but safeguarded by the standard $5 advance.
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Secretary Edwards
Metropolitan Jockey Club
Jamaica
Bunker Hill
Pignon
Vince Draving
Wisner
Leslee
Battin
Ian
Pinem
Tom MeTaerare
Baik
Costin
I Gowen
Shion Ant
Wisiiene
Omic
Ghani
Tom MeTasgart
Laydecker
Fae Charlik
Robert
Tous Mitras
Cau
Johnston
Whlek Oso
Osan
Bem
Susie
Thorey
Nute
Winn
B. W
Bowie
Cata
Trai
Cogan
Jocher
Kate Bent
Erbad
Watesey
Bedria
Robineco
Geo
Coon
Borate
Dcthey
Ate Auine
Icons
Eton
Miller
Calloping
Bolsio
Thom Starit
Fe Wineer
Hatin Ca
Msn
Fis
Joskey
Asser
Speedway Bulkhead Fire Disrupts Harlem River Racing
A series of accidents near High Bridge disrupts oarsmen and trotting horsemen. The Speedway bulkhead between Washington Street and the Uni Club burned to ashes, blocking the only safe channel for river traffic as summer racing looms. The chaotic scene involved multiple races and entries, with crews scrambling to navigate damaged facilities and unsettled schedules.
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Speedway
Harlem
High Bridge
Washington
Uni Club
High
Ely
Whatavar Towle
Jockey Peak Suspended and Fink Entries Barred
Belmont stewards suspended jockey Charles Peak for the remainder of the meeting and barred Harry H. Fink's entries for the same period amid doubts over his ride on Judea Wing field. The inquiry also targets a sponge placed in Brooks nose before Saturday's steeplechase and a broader probe of possible sharp practices in East racing. Officials vow further action as scrutiny tightens on crooks and irregularities following the closing of minor circuits.
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Belmont Park
Charles Peak
Harry H. Fink
Jockey Club
Peak
Fink
Judea Wingfield
L. H. Fink
Brooks
Jamaica
H. G. Vivell
Giants Buy Two Men From San Antonio Club
The Giants announce they purchased two players from the Antonio Club of the Texas League, not expected to finish the season. Infielder Picking and pitcher Rose are headed to New York. Foster calls Picking a wonder and McGraw has long eyed him. Ross also rated highly.
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Te Giants
Antonio
Rose
John B. Foster
McGraw
Ross
Giants
Commodities data and prices from state market report
A fragmented market summary lists various dairy and egg products with state origins. It notes fresh milk and a range of egg grades from No 1 to under grades, with prices per dozen or per unit and regional references to Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and nearby hennery products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Penn
Finn Elected Fordham Captain for Next Season
William Finn was unanimously elected captain of Fordham University nine for next season. He has pitched two seasons for the Bronx collegians and will be a junior. Finn endured hard luck on the mound this season, losing several close games that deserved better support, and he is the only player eligible for the next season who has played two years.
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Cubs
Giants
McGrew
Mitchell
Polo
Hollacher
Merkle
Killifer
Paskett
Cub
Deal
Perritt
Young
Hollocher
Connie Mack
Witt
Chapman
Cleveland
Barry
Weaver
Wagner
Haas
McBride
Chicago
DeGraw
Rodriguez
Illiam Finn
Fordham University
Bronx Collegians
Finn
Packed Western Poultry Prices and Weights Listed
A fragmented list shows packed Western poultry items with weights from under 20 pounds to over 50 pounds. Fowl are described as fresh or dry packed, some iced in barrels, with prices per dozen or per 100 pounds and notes on scalded or prime quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Live Poultry Broilers Auction Prices Listing
Market notes list live poultry items with pricing and delivery methods. Wolwred, white leghorns, ducklings, Long Island breeders, old roosters, turkeys, geese, guineas, hive pigeons and other fowl offered by express or freight terms with varying prices per unit or pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broilers
Wolwred
Southern
Long Island
Western
Coffee and Tea Prices and Market Report of 1917
Coffee sugar and tea current prices in cents are listed with futures activity. The market was less secure with narrower fluctuations as opening prices dipped 1 to 2 points, then steadied and rallied to the September delivery before closing slightly mixed. The War Trade Board and Coffee Exchange discuss freight and license reporting and Brazil coffee purchases, with freight rates and voyage charges noted.
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Sain
Trade Board
Coffee Exchange
United States
Orchard
Bae
Brazil
Rune Otieae
Staumer
Hare
British iron export figures for early 1918 show decline
British exports of iron and steel in the first quarter of 1918 reached 989 049 tons. The following quarter in 1917 saw 427 406 tons, with 266 159 tons in 1918’s quarter, and a prewar quarterly rate of about 1 250 000 tons.
Conference Debates Wheat Crop Movement to Atlantic Seaboard
A conference on transporting this year’s bumper wheat crop from the interior to the Atlantic seaboard was attended by the vice presidents of the United States Grain Export Corporation and the Grain Advisory Committee. The meeting at 42 Broadway yielded no definite conclusions and will be revisited at a June meeting.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Vic
United States Grain Hixport Corporation
Grain Advisory Committee of the
United States
Broadway
Export Corporation
Gold From Canada Arrives in New York Depository
Gold bars valued at 10 million dollars arrived yesterday from Ottawa and were deposited to the Federal Reserve Bank in New York. This brings Canada shipments to 15 million dollars in a week, following a five million dollar consign ment arriving Monday. The gold originated from the Bank of England depository in Ottawa.
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Bank of , England
Ottawa
Canada
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Canada ii
Bank of England
Ancient New York County court deed and sale notice
Supreme Court of New York County case involving Sarah G Fuller Plantit as plaintiff. Document details a judgment of foreclosure court action against Isaac Dyckmans estate, describing property known as part of the Dyckmann Homestead in Manhattan area, dates around 1871 to 1914, with attorneys Wesselman & Kraus representing the plaintiff and a sale proposal for the estate with mortgage figures and interest.
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Supreme Court
County of New York
Sarah G. Fuller
Tielemans
Samuel Mars
Beatie
Ormuuh
Hevighate
Kerutin
York
Isaac
Dyckmans
Dyckmann Hompstead
New York
Rudolph
Ted Sarat
Keuminte
Ibn Penihatly
Mintead
Wesselman & Kraus
Liberty Brrest
York City
Real Estate for Sale and Suits in Westchester County
Summons in a complex estate action lists Roxton Realty Company as plaintiff against numerous defendants including Helen Joseph and Samuel Woslverson. Court notes indicate a 1918 filing with attention to a Will and Trustees, and service by publication under New York Supreme Court rules. Property listings and notices of occupancy appear interwoven with the legal proceedings and address details.
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Supreme Court
County OF New ‘York
Roxton Realty Company
Helen Joseph
Samuel Woslverson
Dwt Willend Deranunt
Ava
Ellea Cairne
Gecennee
Ar Wills
Charles Sinclar
el, Gardiner
New York
Tewament
Chorst Wilk
Carriege Wille
John J. Gibbona
Deceare Nilisabeth Hothane Gibbons
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Omily H. Mott, Inc
Teabel
Sword
H. Ren
Trustes
Fade Guard Mott Robin van
Barat Ram
New Jersey
Sen Wella
Gracian
BNI Hemeen Welle
Beara i
Baimpry Hismuna
Davies Bar
Edward S Atwaters
Rankle Weu
Wallace Brat’ Ae Raaese
MG. Mayer
Ines Therese Neiman
Rania
Hevafeld
Healiy
Fiahye7
Sereet Copeonetion
al Hah
Lite
Dnuurapea Ta Rite Comand
Ae Ree Wil
Testament
Juila
Schlemsin
George II D
D. Couper Tord
Neten
Trevor
Lla A. Mogers
John Gulatly
Weten Te Hrndtord
Clark
Tee Tautin
Cabwalader
Wickersham
Hianhatian
Newark
Constance Ismay
Dalla Fedeta
Margaret
Lemay
Be. Worley
Pateese
New Yar
Aled
York
Goure
Stanhallan
CADWALADER, WICKERSHAM @ TAFT
Adarews
Bort Tugh
Mennatian
City of New York
Pio
Surrogates' Noti in Pursuance of an Order
Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of 7 Mis of New York County to present them by July next. The notice appears dated December 6, 1017, with names Broward A Newwenact and others listed as attorneys for executors.
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John F. Cohalan
County of
New York
New
Arthur B. Bush
Couture
W. Ranson
Manhattan
Auction Sale Notice of 1918 Personal Property Foreclosure
Auction to sell June 14 1918 at 821 o'clock at The American Multigraph Salon Co 20 Vesey Street New York City to satisfy balance due. Items include No 3 Multigraph two Ni 40 typesetters one stand two extra drums and one signature attachment. Also lost bankbooks and savings bank books with payment stoppages listed and requests to return missing book.
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American Multigraph Salon Co
Vesey Street
City of New York
American Multigraph
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