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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
2
Racing headlines report Savage Metusex earning $94,000 across Dan Patch and Directum stakes. The article highlights the notable purses, contenders, and performance notes from the day at the track.
Cincinnati reports a stir in trotting circles as W W Savage and Gentry reject Mr. Gentrys bid for a stallion trio including Dan Patch. They pursue breeding ventures to rival the best, with Directum Online and the high priced Dan Patch among their aims.
A fragmented report traces Bre and son opening turf careers in Kentucky. It details horses like Palentia, Mice, and Vollaria, mentioning victories, defeats, sales, and stud transfers, plus owners such as J. Hunt Tayanda and George J. Long. The narrative notes Lexington race activity and legacy of notable figures in American racing history.
New York July 1 Henry Ziegler made a six thousand win the largest of his season after a stretch without a win since Fitts Ware broke down. He had raced previously with Luminoalty and Fox Central, while Pristina failed to beat Valour on Friday. Jeffries hunting Lions reports from Bartels Livings in San Francisco.
A fragmentary account describes a shooting contest featuring a bold shooter named Jeffries. The narrative hints at his skill, confidence, and unusual methods as he confronts a formidable, little-known opponent in a harsh landscape, with a sense of anticipated strength.
In a damaged scan a sail race tale describes the Reliance leading with a large topsail and a high sail area. It details mast heights, sail dimensions, ballast adjustments, and rival competitors including the Kelinn ee rival Sharrock carriage.
The article describes both boxers in shape for their bout with Gardner expected to KO. They relaxed with training limited and spent time on Lake Erie activities. Gardner, arriving from Montreal, is checked by trainer Vieron as the teams prepare for the upcoming clash.
New York July 1 ex head of a turf venture, John J. Ryans, was released after police tied him to a Ryan get-rich scheme. Campbell scores in the case as authorities say Ryans had links to the Face Teach outfit and a casino-like operation at Rhode Island and New Jersey sites. The arrest followed a Jefferson Market court hearing amid ongoing police probes.
Beralmna, the renowned trotter, trains at Lawson's Farm after a neck injury in summer racing with Lord Derby. The horse, once considered finished, has been secretively in training at Dreamwold, and is part of a German land baron visit to inspect American stock. Since joining Lawson, Moraime has earned over $50,000 for charity and is cited as the only horse to win major classics like the Kentucky Futurity, the Massachusetts, and the Transylvania.
Butte hosts a grueling twenty round bout between Willie and Johnny Ryan. The match remains action packed with hard hits and clinches as both fighters test endurance. Notes describe Willie taking more punishment and nearly quitting before a late rally shifts momentum.
A garbled report mentions Vanderbilt related to housing or farms near Oakland and Portemouth with references to Alfred, lending, and a coastal area. The fragment references figures such as Eben, Beton, Lee Kingsee, Rohe retain, and Parma, Phuacelty, but details are unclear. The piece seems to sketch a movement or plan tied to an Alfred figure and a farm location.
The featherweight bout between Hanlon and Yanger opened with hard exchanges and a clear competitive rhythm. Yanger pressed, landed solid lefts and rights, while Hanlon countered with body shots and sharp jabs, the crowd roaring as the fighters traded in a tightly contested match across multiple rounds.
Sedalia defeated Nevada in a fast, featureless game as Missouri Valley League action continued at Joplin and Pittsburgh. Joplin won the first game in a shutout then took the second, while Fort Scott and Leavenworth played a sharp fielding contest with Leavenworth errors limiting scoring.
National League at Boston features innings with Solenle salved wings and Aubrey n, while Pittsburgh and Milwaukee face rain postponements. New York wins at Newark, and Cleveland and St Louis divisions see key clashes. Also mentions Detroit, Chicago, Toledo games, and early-season horse racing at Detroit and Sheepshead Bay with notable results.
Fragmentary score report shows Villeman and Colerain among players in a Western League game at Kansas City with St Joseph noted. The text records rare hits and errors and mentions pitchers Habe and Measltt with Garvin behind the plate.
London July 1 In the ladies singles final at Wimbledon Mise St K Douglas defeated Miss Robb two games to one. Miss Robb holder declines to defend claiming change of plans. In the gentlemen's singles H L Doherty defeats F L Risley 5 6 3 6 0 to retain the title.
Dick Welles, a 3-year-old colt by King ee Over, won the six furlongs at Washington Park in 1:11 4-5, breaking the prior mark jointly held by Lux Costa and Bummer. He trailed at the start, surged past Runels in the stretch, and won by a length. Official times note fractions 0:11 4-5, 0:23 1-5, 0:14 4-5, 0:59, with Welles hailed as the new sprint king amid a wild celebration.
The Republican Flambeau club plans a July Fourth excursion to Ottawaie Fe. A special train leaves at 7:20 a.m. and returns from Ottawa at 10:15 p.m., arriving in Topeka at 10:80.
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