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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
11
Casseopia won over Miss Prim as heavy bettors fell for Taral's Mount. The meet closed after a late sprint with Casseopia not let down until the final furlong and managers deciding to close the meeting.
A strong breeze affected the Brooklyn Jockey Club track with a large opening field. Eton Jacket, ridden by Hewett, won the first race beating Yemén, while Blow Away led to win the second and St Bartholomew prevailed in the fifth after a stretch duel with Cromwell. Casseopia won the Gazelle Stakes amid heavy betting on Miss Prim, who finished second as Casseopia recovered from illness. The program listed entries for six races with numerous contenders and results, including Uriel and Galatin winning later events and several disqualifications and place changes.
The Iron Hill track will stop racing indefinitely as announced today. Mixed betting results saw outsiders dominate with Oak Harrie Charlie B Queen of Berlin New South Gallatin among winners. Races details note Oak won first race at 5 to 1 and multiple horses fell into place with various times and payouts.
A heavy rainstorm at Pimlico forced most of the day’s program to be postponed. Only the 2 30 class trotting was completed, won by Ethel Ray in straight heats with Estilena close in the final heat. Tom Medium led the 2 17 class trotting but started slowly before a strong second heat.
A boxing card will headline next Monday evening at the Arena Broad and Cherry with Dick O'Brien of Lewiston Maine meeting Dick Moore of College Point New York in a six round bout Moore has drawn with Bonner in three fights while O'Brien lost to McCoy in nine rounds McCoy says Bonner is better than O'Brien and local fans seek a true read on their man Preliminary bouts feature Danny Coughlan Frank Magee Billy Payne Seen Dan McMahon and Charley Johnson.
A late rain storm in Baltimore after 5 P M halted a game between the Cincinnati Wall team and the Champions. Cincinnati led 6 runs when the game ended after three innings as Horton pitched for the Orioles and Keeler failed to score. Horton may be released following today’s game.
Weather cloudy and track fast at Gravesend with starter Pettingill. DeHaven Townsend stock brokers at 428 Chestnut Street provide upcoming quotations for racing bets and related financial terms.
The New York market edged higher with broad activity as arbitrage buyers boosted low priced stocks while London quotes fluctuated. A key shock occurred when Samuel L. Post died on the Stock Exchange floor delaying business. after the halt, prices rose to high levels before closing steady with some losses. Sugar certificates and Chicago Gas led gains, Lehigh Valley and Reading issues drew interest, and bonds remained in strong demand amid later speculation on 75,000 Lehigh Valley shares and extensions.
The Philadelphia bank clearings rose to 11 447 817 with balances at 2 020 079 as markets show mixed gains. Reports note Chicago and North Western earnings, bonds for Baltimore to Washington line, and varied holdings in major insurers and railroads. The Memphis and Charleston case seeks freight car upgrades, while Miss Mary Garrett denies selling Baltimore and Ohio stock amid broad market activity.
Wheat receipts total 3231 bushels with 1111 bushels shipped as cooler Northwest weather and ship bugs in Kansas boost speculator buying to cover shorts. June to September contract quotes and nearby cash prices firm, while corn and oats show cautious activity. cotton and provisions mix with stable flour and refined sugar markets amid light demand.
The report notes a Pennsylvania creamery issuing an extra print amid tight egg receipts and strong demand. Fresh Western choice eggs reach 10 to 11 cents per dozen, with Northern stock at similar highs and regraded eggs traded above wholesale. Cheese markets stay quiet with varied prices for New York full cream and other varieties.
Chicago markets show No 2 wheat No 2 corn and No 2 oats trading with mixed September values. Cash items list flour butter eggs and pork along with barrel and bushel shipments and inventories across wheat corn oats barley and rye markets.
The document outlines a trust and deposit company offering safes in burglar proof vaults, executor and administrator services, and deposits with interest. It lists directors and officers including President J. Livingston, Vice President William L. Du Bois, and other officials.
New York on June 3 reports Pennsylvania crude steady for July with no bids. Ol City notes June 8 certificates with no bids and credit balances. Shipments total 2,635 barrels, runs at 94,700 barrels.
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes Boston dealers see steady prices with increased mill demand. Mills are consuming wool now and will soon return as buyers, with foreign wools drawing most attention while domestic stock remains dull. Boston weekly sales total 4,782,000 pounds.
New York June 3. The spring meeting ends with 2.20 pacing won by Haven dominating all heats. Notable runners included Victor Bismarck Mithra Kathleen Bellette Ambryon Harrison T Abrams and Secret. 2.20 class trotting led by Delta ree with Best gee winning early heats. Other competitors listed include Aragol St Joe Allie Tate and Superbus among many.
At Ingalls Park on a heavy surface, Sum First with His Brother, Dockstader, and Little Derritt place first through third in race one. The Plutocrat wins race two with Admetus and Theresa H. second and third. Dr. Sheppard wins race three with Floreanna and Unees second and third. Babe Murphy wins race four with Black Jack and Gracie C. second. Jersey Lad wins race five with Little usi second and Overella third.
Yale University crew arrived at their Thames quarters for the first day of practice. Bob Cook directed the session, but no hard work occurred as oarsmen settled into gear and prepared for upcoming June examinations at Poughkeepsie.
Shipping notices from Wall er & Co list Twin Screw Express liners from New York to Plymouth Cherbourg and Hamburg with rapid crossings to Norway Spitzbergen and the North Cape. Also published are Red Star Line routes from New York to Southampton Antwerp and Liverpool Philadelphia services with sailing dates in June and July 1910.
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