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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

27

Firebrand Disqualified as Wooster Wins Fifth Amid Pageant at Pimlico

Firebrand caused a chaotic finish in the fifth race as he broke the barrier and caused a delay. Sir Wooster, the hot favorite, gained the win after Banner was disqualified. Post race notes, other runners, including notable horses and owners, drew attention as fans observed the tumultuous sprint.

Firebrand Pimlico Washington Post Biltmore Md Ponhco Robert Revule Str Wooster Henning Sir Wooster Banner Cal Sir Wester Tike Bannar

Winners and Races At Pimlico Aqueduct Oakland Lexington

Winners listed for Pimlico Aqueduct and Lexington races with odds and jockeys. Notes reference Magrane Dollie Dollars Ocean Shore and Bloodstone in recent events. A narrative about Tommy Burns improving form and a rider change for Bloodstone is included, plus a remark on a difficult jump sequence.

Pimlico M. T. Greene Bergen Liebert Martin Doyle Harty Sir Wooster Masnada McCahey Fancy Bird T. Burns Jane Swift G. Swain Stone Jack G. Burns Musgrave Blandy Shaw Woodso Notter Oakland Magrane Kelly Riley Guilett Dollie Dollars Walsh Lisario W. Miller Wuerzburger Rice Ocean Shore Hildebrand Lexington Neoga Helden Night Mist Pickens Tony W Ott Moquette Woodaan Terah Lee Louise McFarlan Minder

Moquette Wins Debut Race at Lexington Meet

In Lexington on opening day Moquette captured the fourth race on first-year mount by a stable boy, defeating a strong field in a four furlong event. Nenga dominated the 61s event with a reserve to spare, while other notable runners included Abbey, Violet Pearsall, and Nora Mohenna in separate heats.

Lexington Moquette Witin Nenga Eoga Hetlel Bint von Mate Gotham Violet Pearsall Gibson Estella Mondella Kings Tony Raset Irg If Skeirsin Teddy Hedge Kection Alee J Lee A Buket Brigade Filenor Helbard Arty Ee Finney Diverre Louise Volari Twinler Ann Day Royal Rg Aso

Fragmented OCR list of names and places

Readable items include a string of names such as Cushman, Stasheann, Azure, Vien, Hi ie, and Tau. Numerous garbled terms and partial place or person references appear, with occasional initials and stray punctuation, but no coherent event or story emerges.

Pimlico Ivanhoe Royal Oayx Edgels Miss Cushman Stasheann Giredeir Akland

Canarsie Stakes at Aqueduct Features High Private Victory

New York reports 12,000 spectators as High Private, a gelding by Oddfellow, wins the Canarsie Stakes for two year olds at four furlongs in a gallop. Fitz Herbert closes strong to place with Uncle Jim and Colonel Jack dominating the field, while heavyweights Grapple and other rivals struggle with weight and pacing.

A. J. Joyner Fitz Herbert Uncle Jim Colonel Jack Washington Post New York Aqueduct Track Forsythes High Private Oddfellow J Joyner Favouite J A Bennet Jim James R Keenes Apron Newcastle R F Carman Saracinesca Star Runnymede Almee Lanafa Simes Pagan Bey Morersa Laneham Owens Gald Cirele Klalta Dugan Fleming Faustaleo Tan Canarsie Staxea

Canarsie Stakes Thriller and Canarsie racing notes

The article details a Canarsie Stakes day with High Private hosted by Colston and Forsythe, odds collapsing from 40 to 1 to 15 to 1 as James FE Gaffney placed a century vote. It covers Aimee C, Mark Anthony Jr., and other entrants, including Bad News and Jane Swift, plus debate over starts and betting activity at Sheepshead Bay and Canarsie tracks.

New York Aqueduct I Persythe Chinn Lersythe New Orleans Rule Colsten Barsythe Vigh Prisate Colston Wilsy High Private Colston Odd Itlow tCommena Sheepshead Forsythe James FE Gaffney Trivate Kuyherbert Taele Jim Coit Ingoldsby Moss Modish Caputechone Madrine Kenilworth Tala Cortise Bensonhurst Augur Oaklawa Curriculum Notasulga Mara Cassily Cassy Armee C Mark Anthony Aimee Frank Farrell Aimee C McCarthy Farrel Mark Anthony Jr RRF Garman Thomas Newton Star Runnymed WR Bradley Jane Swift

Magrane Wins Easy from Dr Crook in Oakland Race

In cloudy weather the Oakland track hosted a crowded program led by Magrane who sprinted clear to win the opening 1406 yard contest over Dr Crook. Wap Huxton and Sea Suk also ran, with Curricahim and Marpessa among the others in the field.

Dr. Crook Oakland Cat Hmnerstiile Magrane Dr Crook Kelst Huxton Curricahim Marpessa Galvanic Varian Louise Guiletty King Ferdinand Ils Midand Zito W Miller Cavatlent Coi Mik Tiannah Louis Altamor Internation Rom Brown Ian Teird Walsh Eduard Wy Isher Ty Milter Lord Balt Guime Krnka Milter Keogh Sidney FT Grace G Westside Gallinde Tilly Myer Helly Walter “Moller Fianasean Bute Bananna Honheur

Business High Victors Over Army and Navy In Interhigh Tilt

Business High School defeated Army and Navy 12 to 2 as Stenographers star Welcher struck out seven and got support from teammates. Keane, Davis and Melcher fueled the offense, while Tavis Spragins and Muller's rounds fueled the defense and fielding. Coaches note strong form for a possible championship run as Brookland trip looms.

Army Ant Navy Preps Business High School Biue Welcher Keane Brookland Burkett Tostein A &N PY Kean Opains Zavie¢ Lear Lspragins Melcher Renin Iforter Muller Oldmer Mehay Army Navy Divis Keane Sands Regan Maller MiKay Rostness Bill Hunt Welher Davis Lester Donnells Davis Keane Fegan Pitryhet Hunt Keane Handy

Equine racing card with multiple bets and horse pairings

In earth Green Goods 103 Galnade OF Be Thankful 97 Ed Davis 96 Gega of Margie D May Sutton and Mre Farrell 93 each Third rare Onamilo Mendon 114 Pinaud and Gene Handion 109 each Loretto Mary 8 Clark and Noni 107 each George Kilburn 105 Golden Wave Entrada and Rose Cherry 10% each Tommy Ahearn 98 fourth race Qcean View Handicap four and a half furlongs Woodlander 10 Mauretania and Blil Latin 100 each Royal Stone and fiat fic 98 each Lady Rensselaer 95 Fifth race Selling one and one sixteenth miles Nabanassar Valador and Mandarin lineaca Maroman Markia Mayer and Ea Sheridan 112 each Columbia Girl and Tavorn 110 Au rora 1 1 Balemon and Corkhill 105 each Fairy Street 4 sixth race Futurity course Fiterd and Andrew B Cook 12 each Hector 109 Lord Nelson 108 Ruth Wand Exitement 17 each May Amelia Salvage Prince Hrutus Belmere and Sid Silver 104 each Kotosilany 99 each

Earth Green Goods Galnade Be Thankful Ed Davis Gega Margie May Sutton Mre Farrell Rare Onamilo Mendon Pinaud Gene Handion Loretto Mary Clark Noni George Kilburn Golden Wave Fiat Fic Lady Rensselaer Nabanassar Valador Markia Mayer Ea Sheridan Columbia Girl Tavorn Aurora Balemon Corkhill Fairy Street Fiterd Andrew B Cook Hector Lord Nelson Ruth Wand Amelia Prince Hrutus Belmere Sid Silver Kotosilany

Delaware Is Defeated by Carolina in Lopsided Loss

Carolina defeated Delaware 4 to 2 this afternoon at Chapel Four CC. Davis starred on the mound for Carolina with six hits allowed and excellent control. Delaware’s Sillery allowed three hits as Carolina capitalized on six Carolina errors, while Ballies and Webbe contributed for Delaware.

Washington Post Carolina Delaware Lmne Davis Carning

Pittsburg City Council Votes 75 Cent Tax On Games

Pittsburg city council introduced an ordinance taxing ball clubs 75 cents per game the highest rate in national league history. The move will cost the Pittsburg club at least 280 dollars for the upcoming season, an action that surprised many followers as the usual annual tax is around 100 dollars.

Washington Post Pittsburg Mght

Nervine Promises Relief From Nervous Exhaustion

Overwork and nervous strain harm the body as all organs depend on nerves for strength. Dr Miles Nervine claims to restore nervous energy and rebuild the system. A Lititz pastor testifies his wife nearly died from nervous prostration before Nervine. after starting use she recovered, and is now in good health. If first bottle fails, money back from Miles Medical Co.

Miles Nervine J H Hershey Lititz Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Virginia Defeats Quakers in Uphill Baseball Battle

Virginia edged Pennsylvania 7 to 5 in Charlottesville in the first of three games. Carl Walker, 17, starred for Virginia as pitcher and hitter, while Quaker southpaw Crapman started strong then faltered, with Twitmeyer saving the seventh and Virginia pulling away late.

Washington Post Charlottesville Virgina Pennsylvania Philadelphia Crapman Georgetown Quakers Rasters Pauxtis Walker Wood Hoffs Landrigan Pauxuis Cahames Humes Thom Irftield Smileys Hume Chipman Honaker Stuart Walker Wis Hoff Hoenaker Smith Hoff Cabaniss Ham Hen Tandrigan Stuart Walkers Walker Abaniss Pearson Virginia AL Penna Fenaker Thayer Welker Londrigan F Pauxtus Yearson Clipman Madda Ab al Smith Thomas

Hecht n Stars Seek Amateur Baseball Games

In Davidson North Carolina Wake Forest College defeated Davidson College 4 to 0 in ten innings. An amateur team named Hecht n Stars formed to arrange games with teams averaging sixteen years. Representatives from department stores favor scheduling. contact John Wadell or Charles Douglass at Hecht & Co 3 Seventh street northwest.

Hecht'’n Stars John Wadell Charles Douglass care @ Hecht & Co Seventh Street Northwest

Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo

The column notes stronger Nationals after Cantillon’s opening day game, praising his pace and aggression over peers. It covers shifts in players Burns Delehanty Shake Love Cross and Edmonston, a drafting wobble with Edmonston and Freemanston, and a Texas controversy over contracts and free agency.

J ED Grillo Nationals Street Blinkenslup Freeman Anderson Clarncy Hickman McHride Helder Pseasan

Baseball's Uncertain Charm Keeps Fans in Love with the Game

The piece notes baseball's unpredictable nature as its appeal, cites a 2–0 loss with two runs in the fourth, and recalls a New York comeback by Mike Donlin. It laments Walter Johnson's doubtful return and praises current pitchers while regretting Johnson's absence from the squad.

New York Mike Donlin Brooklyn Walter

Harvard Wins At Lacrosse In A Big Regional Meet

Harvard defeats Annapolis 4 3 while Washington 4 Annapolis may have struggled as visitors showed stronger play on the field. The Western team pressed hard in a close late run with Cochran and teammates scoring key goals during the contest.

Merry Widow Widow Outlined in Town Meeting Note

A fragmented note reports a town meeting about a "Merry Widow" event with details on timing, cancellations, and penalties. The document mentions committees, a posting date, and possible fines for noncompliance, with unclear names and places due to OCR issues.

Interborough Mortgage Note Sale Announced

A London Morgan and Co announcement details restructuring and sale of notes tied to Interborough Mortgage. Proceeds expected to fund bond issues and finance mass debt financing plans, with notes offered at a premium and continuing interest. The move aims to support public works and reduce floating debt across multiple facilities.

PRIN Morgan Hive Mass

Fort Myer Battery Details Ceremony for Major Wayre Statue

Fort Myer battery and Gen Grant unit attend the June 20 unveiling of an equestrian statue honoring Maj Gen Anthony Wayne. The event took place on the Revolutionary site at Valley Forge, Chester County, Pennsylvania, with participation by Port Myer veterans and local units.

Fort Myer Grant New York Port Myer Maj Ge Anthony Wayre Waller Lorge Chester County Pa O

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