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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1910
Page
31
King Cobalt wins a fast stretch run carrying the colors of Richard T. Wilson to the lead for the first time since his return. Magazine finishes second as the field tightens in the closing stages.
The Washington Post reports a double victory for Richard T. Wien stable at Aqueduct. Onager ridden by Jack Creevy led from the start to win by two lengths, while Winning Widow, bred by Wislon, claimed her prize for Ken tucky trainer Kimball Patterson. The Penn Handicap featuring six furlongs drew a small field, with King Cobalt prevailing over Magazine.
In a surprise at Emeryville, Merlingo seized the lead early and held on to win the fourth race ahead of a late challenge from J R Vauehrey. Keogh started late and finished just behind the outsider. The card listed a 36 furlong opener with Salomeane and Armethynt among entries as part of a crowded field with mixed results.
A testimonial from Mrs G Davenport of Roycefield New Jersey reports Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve rheumatic pain and nervous irritation, reduce swelling and fever, and improve chronic suffering. The ad promises a refund if the first package does not help and suggests asking a druggist for the product.
Scores and placings from multiple races at a local track event. Notable finishes include Dime, Retesin, and Gunere, with times around 1:30 to 2:08 for various legs. Names such as Chester Kim, Lady Pitzabers, and Guldway appear among participants, with purses and betting odds noted.
A crowded Pimlico card shows selling races for 2-year-olds and up with entries like Buster Old Squaw Sam Hanit Vito Georgs, and The Rascal. Other notable runners include May Wood Dorchester Sir Chittton and Patriot Coonuy K. plus steeplechase and longer distance events. Weather cloudy track heavy with apprentices and various odds listed for each race.
Philadelphia April 19 Frank Cole a lightweight boxer died in a hospital today from injuries suffered last night in a bout with Stainey Rodgers at the boxing club run by Jack O'Brien Rodgers was held without bail by police to await coroner’s inquest the coroner and several witnesses were also detained
In American Association play at Mianrapelle Milwaukee RH BG Pe Hughes Owens ALSL Past Kansas City St Prat terles Carter Sullivan Gehring Branat Spencer Tolada Loniavile rain postponed Columbus-Indianapelle game due to rain. Southern League reports Lew Orleans and Mobile scores Columbus-Chattinooge games delayed. South Atlantic League shows Macon vs Columbia 9 to 0 with Staton trade rumors. Other listings include Waterville Maine vs Colby and Fall River vs Toronto in the Rustam League.
Preparations for Pimlico's opening feature a strong international entrant list from Chelsea stable W P Burgh and Barney Schreiber with about 00 horses on site. Weather turned rainy delaying entries. track expected heavy tomorrow. Belmont colors including Heretic and Asticot to race, with notable owners and officials arriving to oversee a crowded opening program.
A list of individuals including C Schweitzer, A Palms, E Heider and many others are noted in connection with a lease of two horses, Superstition and Everard, by A L Price to W Le Maupin. The document names multiple parties and suggests a transactional record within a horse racing or breeding context.
In Columbia Hole results, Smith won a match, Hodges defeated Me Techeon, and Jt beat Lawrence. The third round is set for this week with pairings including Smith vs Lodge Hill and Beadford vs Hurban among others.
Annapolis Md April 13 Intercollegiate rowing begins Thursday with Harvard and the Naval Academy meeting in a 7 mile race on the Severn The Navy Department approved moving the race to Thursday Secretary Meyer and Assistant Secretary Winthrop will attend The weigh in shows a smaller weight gap than feared Harvard averages 1781 2 pounds and the Naval Academy about 174 pounds per man stronger than usual
Delaware College severed athletic relations with Mount St Josephs College of Baltimore after a Saturday game dispute. The Mount St Josephs won 5 to 1, leading to the cancellation of the May 7 return game in Baltimore. Delaware will play Ursinus at Collegeville next Saturday.
The Revere track hosted an open program with national and international riders. Frank Kramer of East Orange won the five furlong open sprint while finishing third in the half mile professional handicap. Paul Wright of Salt Lake City won both the quarter mile open amateur and the two mile amateur handicap. George Wiley of Syracuse won the 1/2 mile motor race and Percy Lawrence of San Francisco won the half mile professional handicap.
Boston light welterweight Loughrey of Philadelphia won a ten round decision over Mellody of Boston at the Armory Athletic Association show. Cambridge welterweight Deshler boxed ten rounds to a draw with Philadelphia’s O Keefe. Kilhane defeated Delmont in ten rounds in the preliminary. Hyattsville’s team tied Washington Loan and Trust in a seven inning game halted by darkness. Central and Mechanical High schools baseball due to play today at American League park after ground conditions delayed earlier plans.
Readers and contestants submit entry coupons for a local art and coupon contest advertised by manager Fras Coupon of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Washington Southern Scene Company. The notice invites participation, lists organizers Jake Berl Irving and others, and asks for 23 coupons to be mailed to the stated address.
Chicago Cubs manager discusses John Kling’s delayed reporting and a possible return to the club while noting he will consider playing him if he pays his fine. meanwhile President Murphy focuses on opening day and new catcher needs as Hagerman is released.
Utah Jockey Club manager Richard Dwyer released the Intermountain Racing Association schedule. Ogden opens May 5, Buena Vista park runs June 6 to July 2, then Butte July 2 to August, Cheyenne September 1 to September end, Salt Lake City September 4 to October 9. Horses from Jacksonville and Pacific coast owners will ship after Oakland meet.
Thousands watched The Post’s new electric scoreboard reproduce the Nationals versus Boston double header. Two boards, bright lights, and angled setup allow near‑crowd visibility from all sections. Tobinsson started, Stahl failed to swing final, and Boston won with three runs in the ninth.
The Commercion League loses two awarded franchises with Hecht and Varnell dropping out and Berry & Whitmore likely to quit. The withdrawal may delay the season by about a week as three new teams are to be selected to fill the vacancies. Secretary Thompson noted grounds at Georgia avenue and Kelyon Street northwest will be prepared with a backstop and seating. a meeting at 280 Street Northwest will cast applications to fill the gaps.
San Francisco promoter James Seffroth has matched welterweight Billy Papke and Jos Thomas for a MH rounds bout at the Colma Club on May 14. The winner is promised a bout with Stanley Betchel for the championship.
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