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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1910
Page
31
Field Hunters Disposes of Steeplechase as Clabaugh Memorial Stakes closes the card at Pimlico with an impressive win. Walden entry tops overnight selections while Lad of Langden noses ahead, with Collis Ormesby in Secandi to watch.
Horse names and connections appear for Oakland Aqueduct and Pimlico events. Entries include Pacifico collector Jeasup Misa Naomi Copperfield Titus Folie Levy Prince Gal Dandelion Frank Mulling Wander White Woot Borrower Lad of Chngden The Golden Butterfly Ragman and Jitsu among others with various jockeys listed.
Special to The Washington Post reports Sumiku racing shows two themes Jiu Jitsu easily leading from the start in the Hunters steeplechase and Jubilee ridden by Fred Litehried delivering a spirited sixth event victory. Virginians eye Claibaugh Memorial with Kinsey Idle Michael Woods Garth stable figures and Chilton Belle noted as a strong contender. Weather cloudy with a blaze of sun. crowd anticipates a large turnout for the Memorial as the track is expected to improve.
In Lexington New York April 2 Mrs James J Jeffries hospital visit in Oakland was publicized but she has recovered enough to plan return to Camp Howard. At Pimlico many entries crowded the two race cards with fast finishes led by Rakman in the six furlong feature and a series of selling and handicap events across the card featuring horses like Alfred the Great Zephyr Crystal Maid and Monty Fox.
Special to The Washington Post reports Jim Jeffries spent a near full day fishing near RowarQennan Cald April 23 resting his injured leg. Trainers plan a Monday return to a vigorous schedule, giving him nearly a week of break before resuming hard work. Jeffries enjoyed fishing with Jack Wooley and noted his condition improved.
An archival sports oriented notice references the National Pastime in Washington with a contact line Phone 8250 for 2 Cane Today and lists firms HEUSER BUSCH BRANCH Algust Brill MGH in the District.
Race by race results for a harness or horse meet with multiple events. Notable entrants include Tallis Levy and Niagara venues, with times around 1:1 for the first event. Second race features Prince Gal and Sandman with varied odds. Dandelson wins the third race over Keep Marley and Sir Cleges. Fourth race lists Frank Murs fens and Pluvius with Pluvius second. Fifth race shows Wander and Ed Ball with Banbury third. Sixth race sells two-year-olds with White Wool winning ahead of Whin and Zobago.
The report lists six races with odds and winners. First race 6 furlongs Pacifiea 111 top odds 15 to 1 won by Lavwry Mary 211 second Bebaocer 17 to 7 third Time 3916 Luxarlo. Second race six furlongs Collector Jessup 174 3 to 2 won by Charles Green. Third race 1 mile Naomi 113 11 to 3 won by Mike Jordan 101 to second Corksure 306 14 to 5. Fourth race 1 mile 20 yards Copperfield 103 20 to 1 won by Col bert 48 second Wap 196 So in 1. Fifth race Futurity court Biskta 8 12 to 1 won by Malle Montrose 103 Thomas 12 to 1 second Rosario 116 9 to 10. Sixth race Futurity course Titus U 36 to 1 won by Canteen 6 Thomas 2 to 1 second 108 Rooney 5 to 1. Also run were Cobleskill Vetoski Susmerits and others.
Ed Cole in New York Telegram notes mixed opinions on the Stanley Ketchel vs Sam Langford bout. Langford outpointed Ketchel early, domi nating rounds with precise blows and defense. In the sixth Ketchel surged, Langford contended but held, while reporters debate whether Ketchel was diminished from a year ago and Langford proved the stronger fighter in most rounds.
The veteran fighter Hetchel shows diminished speed and lasts poorly against Langford. Critics warn he must recover fitness and focus on training rather than seeking quick ends to his boxing career. If he wants future matches, hard work and self discipline are required.
The eighth triennial session of the Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons will convene in the Arlington Hotel convention hall next Tuesday to Thursday. Dr Edward L Trudeau will open with an address Tuesday evening. Delegates and families from Washington are expected. Dr A B Sands chairs guest entertainment. notable speakers include Prof Lange and Dr Simon Flemer.
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