Favorites Fall as Ormonde's Right Wins Narrowly
In a volatile Washington Fest day at Baltimore on April 29, six favorites fell, with El Dorado and Racine I trading places for second as Ormonde's Right edged El Dorado. Diamond disappointed in the opening upset, Awless claimed a second win for trainer Pangle, and Eldorado showed strong potential despite a saddle slip. Souvigny bled after a fence in the steeple, and Hocus Pocus failed to factor in the poolroom favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spsttal
Baltimore
Diamond
Puolico
Arc
Lavera
Fay
Rehmert
Starfell
Awless
Pangle
Desideratum
Dick Rose Andable
Louise
Flavigny
Ivanhoe
Ormonde
Kary
Suetty
Amanda H
Bac
Mark Antony
Kate
Anna Smith
Eldorado
Smithgon
Awless a Gift Horse Wins Two at Local Races
John of This City wins two races with Garth Castoff, reported by The Washington Post Ballmorg, dated April 23. Akbar was played to eat Diamond in the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garth
John
Garth Castoff
Spertal
Washington Post
Akbar
Diamond
Rough Riding At Jamaica Meeting Draws Censure
New York reports chronic rough riding at the Jamaica meeting with stewards inactive. In a headicap event the horse Tartan was destroyed after a bad spill caused by a collision on the first turn, while mare Dishabble slammed into him injuring both horses. Riders rush the lead, endangering mounts and spoiling chances in several races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jamaica
Tartan
W. H. Carey
Argues for Race License in Empire City Track Case
In New York on April 23 the Empire City track owners urged the appellate division of the Supreme Court in Brooklyn to grant a racing license under the Ferrey Gray law. They claimed $80,000 invested and argued the State Racing Commission has no absolute date assignment power. Their counsel cited Coney Island Jockey Club profits at Sheepshead Bay and a plant valued below $590,000. The commission’s lawyers to reply tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Empire City
State Racing Commission
Commission
Coney Island
Dunton Stakes at Ja-Traica Features Big Upset and Wide Odds
The Brownleigh Park stable colt They're Off led early in six furlongs but faded, as Draculum at 25 to 1 and Buttling at 6 to 1 challenged. Jacquin, 11 to 2, swept the fifth race, while Ontario and Bustling won maidens and the main event drew 10,000 fans. Mountain rode two winners, with several favorites taking the program in a fast track meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Brownleigh Park
Ja- Traica
Witt Mountain
George Adom
George
Davis
Dave Johnson
Clay
Johnson
Martin
Fred Burlew
Samson
J. L. McGuinness
Buttling
Nicol
Jacquin
Miller
Larry Mulligan
Henry Wattergon
Ontario
Lin
Dario
Master Robert
LeJeunesse
Golden West
Rowan
Miss Spooner
Snaffonslye
Lea Herlem
Fire Opal
Vestabella
Pine and Needles
Codney K
Hampton Lady
Yankes
Bolie
Notter
To & Sha
Sally
Preston
Mirza Slav
Draculum
Radtke
George S. Davis
Horneri
Tina
Rosemont
Malacca
Saraethesea
Cabochen
Toy Boy
Aletheyo
Workmald
Dan Buhre
Senator Clayiso
Henry Watterson
Azora
Grand
Thue
Ocean Spray
Lady Allein
Knockleby Algoren
la Jeunesse
Gountein
Theraidor
Radtkel
Sangamon
Booker
Odeeanir
Kellar
Scallop
Flyon
Highepics
Divorcec
Foréello
Carriage Horse Buttling Wins at Jamaica Meet
After a year away Buttling, son of Star Ruby, returns to race winning the third event at Jamaica. Owner Jack McGinnis, thrilled, recalls his carriage horse phase in Brooklyn while trainer J J Smith notes Buttling’s soundness and steady improvement since winter.
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Buttling
Washington Post
New York
Gravesend
McGinnis
Pla Zellow
Attair Buttling
Samson
Butting
Miller
Sally
Bolling
Ginnis
Combury Wins 25-to-1 Upset at Oakland Race Meet
In Oakland, Combury a 25 to 1 shot led all the way to win the second race over Talentosa the even money favorite. Earlier Bey Thankful won the first race over four and one half furlongs with Bey Thankful at 17 to 10. The card included several other races with noted rivals and odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oakland
Combury
Talentosa
Bey Thankful
C. Williams
Trish Miko
Gross
Avod
Sandy
Liberia
Free Knight
the Bear
Salvadale
Arcourt
Valendore
Mohawk
John Waltaupt
Hawkwell
M. Brattain
Snyder
Wong
Andrew B. Cook
Willams
Taylor George
C. Rose
Governor Orman
Princes Wheeler
Supreme Court
Jack Kerchevalle
Peggy O'Neal
Ong Mile End Mo Furlong
Corrigan
Na‘Donmsgar
Hote
Futurity Course Races Include Confessor and Como Winners
In the Futurity events, Confessor paid 2% to 5 and won with Goodchild aboard, Earl Rogers placed second aboard Ly curgua, while Sients, Sends, and Time split the thirds in the sixth race. Como claimed victory at 2 to 2 with Gross guiding, Cella placed second and itsher third as Time recorded 1711. Other runners included Nante Lucille Van Ness La Chata Canigue Sycamore Louise Fitzerha ns Golden Sentiment Paladini and Sinaloa alto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Ness
la Chata
Como
Gross
Sam Barber
Borel
Cella
Itsher
Canigue
Sycamore
Louise Fitzerhans
Golden Sentiment
Paladini
Sinaloa Alto An
Lexington course fast race day near Kentucky track
Nimbus led the opening sprint while Topsy Robinson and Ida May won successive races. Morales Halbard and Golden Mineral captured later events, with Jimbus and Yoge among others placing. The meeting featured multiple four furlong and mixed distance races, with several horses listed as running or finishing in various positions.
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Marka
Entucky
Nimbus
Topsy Robinson
Ida May
Morales
Halbard
Golden Mineral
Summarie
Jimbus
Aus- Ha
Wong Monquette
Foley
Hocond
Yoge
Boland
True
Uncle Th
Judge Dundon
Wagner
Malmaison
Cages
Sagapagak
Roger
Marmorean
Battle Mack
Omar Ithyyam
Tiehiming
Alta McDonald
Yda May
Lee
Hollow
Austin
Goasin Francis
Taylor
Fine
Vonset
Chepnartine
Bill
Bowings
Harriet Wright
Richmond Duke
Gouget
Lady Savos
Jaen
Aneond
Caroling W
Butler
High Bear
Benmora
Ivaghos
Swain
Onardl
Diao
Quagge
Ganze
Caspardine
Red Ogden
Troxler
Dick Reid
Bline
Louise
McFarland
Qader
Happy Jdack
Monochord
Hamitcar
Dring
Skyward
Merry Pioneer
Incubator
Imboden
TARGET TOURNEY PLANNED AT DEEP RUN HUNT CLUB
The Washington Post reports plans for the Southern handicap target tournament of the Interstate Association to be held May 8 to 10 at the Deep Run Hunt Club in Richmond. The event features twelve events on opening day, seven on day two, and seven on day three including the Southern handicap, with handsome prizes for the premier matches. The first day is open to amateurs while other days limit entrants by similar eligibility. handicaps apply only to the preliminary and Southern handicaps.
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Washington
Richmond
Interstate ‘Association
Deep ‘Run Hunt Club
Great Southern
Representaives, &c
Elmer E. Shaner
Pittsburg
B. Waters
New York
C. B. Powers
Decatur, I
W. D. Townsend
Omaha
Nebr
Edward F. Gleason
Boston
Mays
Jamaica
Belling
Curt Bente Williams
Blue Ban
Soldana
Cacaara Wito
Bounding Bikrey
Spndiey Tholt
Epocha
Bigotte
Melzar
Banda
Quim Brady
Glamour
Ay Dacter Holly
Don Domaarr
UW Tagufaitor
Waterbury
Hyperion
Claude Deval
St. Valentine Ug
Sustice
Orphan Lad
Juseter
Orbicwler
Eudora
Ab Weitnenday
Inquisitor
Molesey
Fiat Money
Bentinck Ae
Hirma
Interstatée Association
Posshimout
Wiehanda
Kernochan
Coramualpa
Doctor Lee
Ellatone
Cooney
Grafton
Lexington
Nnner
Entelos
Interstate Asagelation
Wrere
Fienter Zora
Jeffer- Ardent
Sss Sey Tto
Broom
Esther Brow
la Ranvda
Jason Hotel
Merrigo
Conain Frans
Francis Fry
Adam
Walker
Sikd
Lady Vic
Jeselade
Baltimore Bello
Lady Arien
Dainty Dame
Blancer
Helen Vitel
Angeto
Neal Sak Grav
Rosmwesn
Laura C
Ana
Gambrins
la Borderre
Rebo
Oh Heine
Bourbann
Bradens
St. Mecca
George OC
Clawson
William Woe
Jos Lary’s
Phil Chinn
I . Rann
Ghredear
Ynanrgent Ny
Atlin
Orlando P
Doubt
Carew
Monving
Au Mocesain
Raz
Qnapaa
Sunanne Racamora
Om Gltroyts
Bari Yy Boy
Dolla Thorpe
Beatrice K
Oakland
Janet L
Parasol
Clara Mutholtend
Agrippina
Gluckatern
Katie Gleason
Belleveel
Blot
Palrtagat
Avenaa
Menden
Furn
Bohawk
Hawkwell
Ewnlie B
Jezebel i
Elliot
Lotta Gladstone
Lady King
George P. McNear
Sugar Maid
Martiniana
Johnny Lyons
Otto Price
T. Fryer
Remember
the Missourian
Preckersall
Cabin
Mamie Algol
Sea Lad
Integrity
Yada
Edith James
Bob Ragon
Jolly Witch
Picher Boy
Misa Ofietous
Pimlico Race Card with Broad Field of Names and Races
A Pimlico program lists races for four year olds and up across seven furlongs and longer. The card includes numerous horse names such as East End, Pas Water, Chippewa, Patrician, Welbourne, Ormonde’s Right, Clown, Dainty Dime, Edwin HL, Midas, Higginbotham, and others along with weights, mares, and entries for Maiden two year olds, Druids Hills Park Stake, and a steeplechase for four year olds and up. The dense entry list covers multiple races with horse numbers and listed performances across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimlico
East End
Easter Belle
Fred
Nace
Druid Hills Park
Marry Man
Bubi
Blue Hibbs
Lawless
Glorious Betsy
Bob Cal
Hag, Hol" Klember
Jockwood
Opin
Rels
Goldfteur
Mr. McCann
Carteratta
Benlala
Guardian
Viperine
Nibuck
Bearfelt
Bedrica
Beldemo Jay
sAnna Smith
Bello Stroma
Prisive Brutus
Paul Cliford
Nellie
Racini
Edwin HL
Miss Morrow
Higginbotham
Bi ‘Scarecrow
Midas
Death of local prize fighter Peter Lally in Baltimore
Peter Lally once a prominent local prize fighter dies at 37 in Baltimore from a long illness. A pupil and early manager of Joe Gans, Lally trained with Jack Cavanaugh and fought bare knuckle bouts including a noted loss to Silly McMillan on a foul. Funeral set for Tuesday at St John’s Catholic Church. Belmonts beat Rosedale in District Duckpin League on Palace alleys, with Elker and others leading. finals to roll tonight.
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Baltimore
Peter Lally
North High Street
Pete
Lally
Jack Cavanaugh
High Street
Silly
McMillan
Washington
Joe
Ann Lally
St. John's Catholic Church
Belmonts
Rosedale
Palace
Rosedales
MISS SUTTON BEATS LITTLE IN MIXED DOUBLES
New York on April 25 Miss May Sutton defeated Raymond D Little to advance to the mixed doubles final on the lawn tennis tourney court at Saint Nicholas rink. Sutton teamed with T R Pell against Mrs Barger Wallach and Little in a 3 set match 9 7 6 2 6 4. Nora Iselin and William A Larned beat Margaret Behr and Karl H Behr Jr 6 3 6 1. Stanford defeats California in intercollegiate heat race by seven lengths over two miles at Richardson’s Rey near Sausalito. Time 13 minutes 4 seconds. Albany Kenton Ohio April 2 Thomas Toney shot by Chief Sheldon while being escorted to the city prison after a misdemeanor sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May Sutton
Raymond D. Little
Nicholas Rink
Miss Sutton
T. R. Pell
Nora Iselin
William A. Larned
Margaret Behr
Karl H. Behr, Jr
Stanford Hag
San Francisco
Stanford University
University of California Today
Richardsons/ Rey
Sausalito
Kenton
Ohio
Thomas Toney
Sheldon
Toney
Aldon
Riot at Wheeling-Springfield game ends in fights
In Wheeling West Virginia April 22 a riot broke out during the eighth inning of a Wheeling Springfield Central League game. Manager Hendricks allegedly insulted umpire Llewellyn prompting punches and mass brawls. A spectator Charles Richardson reportedly drew a revolver and warrants were sworn for Richardson and another man on concealed weapons charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Hendricks
Springfeld Club
Llewellyn
Charles Richardson
Richardson
Cornell Crew Loses Sanger After Disqualification
Ithaca reports Cornell's varsity eight hampered as F M Sanger is ordered to stop rowing by the athletic club physician. J H Bromley replaces him, following earlier disqualification of Forbes’ sons, diminishing Cornell's chances in the race with American Association events listed at Toledo Kansas City and other sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Cornell
F. M. Sanger
Athletic Club
Sons of
Forbes
Sanger
J. H. Bromley
Governor vetoes Frawley boxing bill in Albany
Gov. Hughes vetoed the Frawley boxing bill, blocking an Amateur Athletic Union pay exhibition plan. The veto cites that current law already bans paid sparring and protects sport from abuses, despite any private association aims. The message recalls Roosevelt’s approve and Hopkins’ veto contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
M. D
Gov. Hughes
Senate
Hughes
Metropolitan Association
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Roosevelt
Higsins
Washington City Basketball League Enlarge Plans For Next Season
The league held its first post season meeting at the YMCA building. Reports showed a flourishing condition though the U and I fraternity team dropped out, leaving seven clubs. New applicants include Alexandria Athletic Club Tanglewood Club and St Johns. The September meeting will consider admitting new members and possibly expanding to ten clubs in two sections. Officers for next year to be elected then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City Basketball League
YM. CG. A
U and I
Alexandria Athletic Club
Tanglewood Club
St. Johns
Officials Chosen For Vanderbilt Cup Roles
The American Automobile Association executive committee named William K. Vanderbilt Jr and others to oversee the Vanderbilt Cup and related events. New members include state associations from Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Maryland, Wisconsin, and Missouri, with the Automobile Club of Louisville and Rutland, Vermont also gaining membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Automoablie Association
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
E. R. Thomas
A. R. Pardington
Frank Webb
A. G. Batchelder
HM. Butler
Dave H. Morris
EB. L. Lippitt
Providence
George L. Weiss
Cleveland
Ohio
Ira M. Cobe
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Michigan
Maryland
Wisconsi
Missouri
Automobile Club of
Louisville
Rutland
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Rocky Day
Rennert
el Dorado
Scarfell
Souvigny
Coney Island Club
Ta. H
Shapfetl—Manche
Devon
W. H. Mosby
Oater
Botts Interf
EA &T Fin
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McCarthy
Ate Hennessy
Nore
Sertell Tan
Jorspa
Belle Strome
Baura A
Edwin W
Hocus Posus
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Welling
Weidden
Bof
Inley
Pas West St
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Ito
Liebert
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Mitchell
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Ea Hernenay
Rao
Lioril
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Alex
Dick Rose
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Piwner
Watkins
Lloyd
Diggins
A Martin
Colomosa
Peter Knieht
Sonoma Belle
Cerana
Nellie Burn
Tom Lawson
Arate Star
Henry Mave
James Haden
Jockers
Hannessy
J Brhaller
Fiennersy
Eldoraie
Grazivils
Paca
Ebad Wanhoe
Sonoma Bello
Urward
King of Colms
Katia Rise
Fox
Inutex Suarters
St. Fin
Anandly We
Sir Trpatan
Hagan
E.helder
Amanda
Hound Brook
Trivan
FE Manik
Galeazza—Souveraing
Ouner
Inifox
Ah ” Coleman
Dennison
Romling Bridge
Christisa
Trentorola
Gemprotia
Wishara
Anning
Hocus Tocus
Hocus Tocus Made Up Lot of Zr and Intercom
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Meno Tere Seratefot
Hazel Baker
Coutty
Marco—Namplan Laas
Joan Thompson
Joseph Jornaron
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St. Jockeyn Op
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Cousin Kate
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Fred Ehaaing
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Paul Clifford
Tidy Sam
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Deep Run Hunt Club
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Tony Bonera
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Marathon
Rye
Molassy
Bavable
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Thomas Hoy
Hester Zora
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Dainty Dime
Elsner
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Redo
la Gorelerre
Gambrinus
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John L. Inglis
R. C. Rane
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Quages
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Coratita
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Furze
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American Association
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Columbus
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Frawley
Calvert
N. Hess’ Sons
Pa. Ave
Washington City
A.A
American Cigar Company
CREMO
America
Urbana Wine CO
Urbana, N.Y
Gradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Cook Remedy Co
Marvel CO
St. Nevers
O'Donnell
al Fat
Wind Ave
Keeley
Maryan
Drugeisis
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