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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
17
Kennyette, trained by Sanford, romped to victory in the open event by three lengths after a fast 51 3 furlongs effort. Only two starters faced the starter in the steeplechase as the filly eased up at the finish to establish a record pace for two year olds.
The Spinaway Stakes at 322 lengths saw Maskette and Wedding Billy finish first and second with Maskette prevailing by a length and a half. Race times set a track record for two-year-olds at 1 05 45, with Wedding Bell second and Lady Hubbard close for third.
Special to The Washington Post Maskette wins the Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga amid mixed sun and rain. She runs 5 1 2 furlongs in 1 65 4, a track record near world standard, with Wedding Bells close behind. Analysts hail Maskette as one of the era’s best from Dir Keepe’s stable, likening her to Colin and Sysonby.
The Sanford color bearer won the open from The Squire Jacobite and Aster, a costly victory as the owner paid 1706 after the finish. J Jones and Sam Doggett for Richard Doggett pushed bids to 2700 as a sale was planned. The Saratoga Peto Association tournament opening was postponed due to several players being unavailable.
Five races from Seattle feature clear results. First race Bondy 132 trained by D Boland surged to 11 to 1 victory over Men Abbe 119 and Yank 129 with a 1 12 3 3 time. Second race Instant 1984 Walsh won Novgorod 107 at 2 to 1 with go-and, Ang Iface 102 second. Third race Kery 98 2 to 2 led by Burteteh, record, time 3.06 15. Fourth race Pedro 162 1 to 2 led Cadichon 1 to 2 with time 2 45 45. Fifth race Harmakin 4 to 1 defeated Pickaway 04 2 to 2, time 1 43 145. Sixth race Mary B Clark 9 to 2 won Johnstown 8 first, Tetanus 3 second, time 2 49 35.
New York promoter R J Delisser returns from Jamaica with plans for Knutsford Park to host winter racing. He says shipping costs to Jamaica are far lower than to California or New Orleans, highlighting $30 per horse for twelve from New York, versus $1,000 per car to California. Delisser notes Jamaica track preparations and investments for a big winter development.
The Post lists a full day at Saratoga with races from first to seventh. Entries include Fat Jotasm and Halt Sovereign in a 3-year-old Handicap at six furlongs, several steeplechase and on-track selling events, Alabama for 3-year-old fillies, and multiple six to seven furlong sprints. Notable horses mentioned include Harrigan, Sandpiper, Obdurate, Westmore Jés earns Court Lady, Prudent, and Abandon among many others. Post wants readers to use the classifieds for further details and requits with no advertising charge.
Rain reduced attendance at the eleventh annual Harrisonburg horse show but a large crowd gathered for the after noon races. Women cheered favorites as thoroughbreds and weanlings competed, with winners list featuring Rockingham county entries and numerous local clubs and riders across divisions from weanlings to two year olds and saddle bred classes.
Belmont race entries show Delirium Sanford Banner St Nick Canvas Harrigan Westiore Prudent Stamina and numerous others including Grace Gelling Automatic Splendita Trampast Gerrymander Marmorean Snake Mary May and Uncle Tob Spunky. Several horses named with unclear forms and several fragments remain readable in the sparser OCR.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as restore nerve energy and normal activity, claiming it cures nervousness indigestion and insomnia. Testimonial from Mrs Mollie Flennor of Texas describes rapid improvement and eventual full recovery after seven bottles, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Toledo Aug 5 Special says T J Hickey, first president and organizer for the American Association, offered to George E Lennon for the St Paul franchise. Association leaders convene a special meeting to ratify the deal with Hickey likely relocating the St Paul franchise to Chicago and hiring Mike Ketley to manage the Saints.
Danville defeated Roanoke 4 to 2 as superior hitting and baserunning carried the visitors. In Lynchburg Richmond won 2 to 1 over Roanoke, aided by fifth and sixth inning miscues by Kirkpatrick and Bentley, while Schuman spun a masterful pitching game.
American Association standings show Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus Milwaukee and Louisville leading with wins and losses and recent results including Louisville 1 Kan sas City 2 and Toledo 8 Paul. Southern and Virginia leagues list Nash Memphis Montgomery Little Rock Mobile Birmingham and Richmond with recent outcomes and head-to-heads. South Atlantic standings name Jacksonville Augusta Savannah Charleston Columbia and others with recent Columbia and Jacksonville results.
Theaters announce Dinestar Hour at New Academy with a realistic boxing scene and dope plot. Luna Park vaudeville features Minerva the Queen of Handcuffs and a strong cast including George C Davis Whitely and Bell Gertrude Gerbert Rand’s dogs. The Kentucky Belles reopen at New Lyceum under J Grant Gibson with Jim Diamond. Williams and Walker bring Bandanna Land to Baltimore Academy of Music for a week with a major negro musical comedy cast.
Police trace a missing girl believed to be Julia Le Gros of 2141 Pennsylvania Avenue. Last heard in York Harbor Maine, she registered yesterday at the Essex House in Boston under the name Miss Taylor. York Harbor chief liaised with Boston authorities. ferrels' lives notified.
Next Tuesday at 2 PM a large group of 1 horsepower or less cruising launches will race from the Marshall Hall Steam Boat Company wharf to the Marshall Hall wharf. Organized by Kismet Council Royal Arcanum, it aims to settle opinions on local launch speeds and will precede the eleventh annual excursion on August 11. Entry blanks are available from CC Dunn, 8 Second Street Southeast, who notes no faster craft will be on display.
Henry Cartwright known as The Fighting Blacksmith, a veteran English middleweight who fought bare knuckles before the Prince of Wales in the 1850s, died today aged 70 at the home of a married daughter. He claimed an 18 of 19 fight record and faced foes such as Bob Brittle, Bit Butler, and Jack Gilbert.
Providence August 5 leading cotton manufacturers statewide state there is no concerted action to curtail production or reduce wages. They express disappointment with business conditions but expect a trade revival through legitimate channels. They note United States Cotton Company Central Falls wage cut not indicative of others.
George Washington was swimming near Twenty fifth and I streets when a cramp left him in danger. Policeman W T Gansang pulled him from the water after a struggle. Washington turned and fought briefly before being taken to a signal box and held for court on a charge of assault.
William F Slaughter traffic manager of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway Company has resumed duties in Baltimore while still hospitalised. He was seriously injured in a wreck near Annapolis months ago losing an eye. The crash killed his young daughter and several others.
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