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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
8
Two year old Kennyette from Sanford wins the opening steeplechase event by three lengths after a fast early pace as the filly breaks the track record for 51 and 3. The race features only two starters in the hurdle chase setting.
The Warrington Post reports a strong Spinaway Stakes showing with Maskette and Wedding Billy finishing first and second at 322 yards. Time for two-year-olds set a track record pace, while Wedding Bell and Lady Hubbard battled for place as other races unfolded with notable wins by Kennyette and Orphan Lad, among others.
Maskette, daughter of Disguise and Burac, wins the Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga as rain drenches the track converting it into a circular canal. She runs 5 1 2 furlongs in 1 65 4 3, setting a new track record and nearly matching the world mark, with Wedding Bells finishing second and Notter’s entry praised as a superb filly in Keepe’s stable alongside Colin and Sysonby.
Two year old filly Face races to victory for Sanford colors, with Kennyette taking the open sprint over The Squire Jacobite and Aster. Owner pays 1706 dollars after the finish, having aimed for 1000 dollars. bids rose to 2700 dollars among J Jones and Sam Doggett for Richard Doggett's crew. Saratoga Peto Association tournament postponed due to many players unable to attend. racing results list multiple races with winners and close margins from Floreal, Swapleshag2, Mies Quasee, Delared off, and Annetta Lady among others.
Six furlongs winners include Bondy ridden by D Boland at 11 to 1 with Men Abbe second and Yank third. Five furlongs saw Instant trainer Walsh take Novgorod with go-and-go pace and Rasmerity in close pursuit. Five and a half furlongs featured Kery to 2 to 2 finish with Burteteh and record also racing. Handicap race crowned Edwin Gum at 11 9 20 with Pedro and Cadichon following. Selling race May 1 saw Harmakin at 4 to 1 with Pickaway trailing. Mile race Mary B Clark won by Johnstown ahead of Tetanus and Othmer Gigan.
New York promoter R. J. Delisser reports Knutsford Park Jamaica will host winter racing, offering cheaper ship of horses from New York. Shipping to Jamaica costs about 30 per horse compared with 1,000 to California. Jamaica track expansion expected as East races shrink.
The Post lists race by race entries at Saratoga featuring handicaps for 3 year olds at 6 furlongs with Fat Jotasm and Halt Sovereign, steeplechase, Alabama for fillies, multiple selling races for 2 year olds to 4 year olds, and a final selling at seven furlongs. Post want ads urge using classified columns for rates and requirements.
Rain reduced attendance at the eleventh annual Harrisonburg horse show. Women applauded winners as crowds gathered for a day focused on weanlings and colts, with Rockingham County’s draft and standard bred stock spotlighted in near record classes.
A dense list of Belmont entrants appears with numerous horse names such as Delirium Sanford Banner St Nick Canvas Harrigan Westiore Prudent Stamina Anonyma Beckon Zipengo and others. The text reads like an entry sheet noting names and participants for today’s event.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nervousness and indigestion. It claims the product restores nerve energy, normalizes activity, and helps the body correct irregularities, with testimonials from Mrs Mollie Flennor of Texas and a money back guarantee.
Toledo report says T J Hickey, former president and organizer of the American Association, has offered to buy the St Paul franchise from George E Lennon. A special league meeting is called to ratify the deal. Hickey aims to move the St Paul franchise to Chicago and install Mike Ketley as manager for a Chicago club.
Danville topped Roanoke 4 to 1 in a series finale, backed by strong hitting and solid baserunning. The win completed a three game sweep after earlier triumphs, with crisp defense and timely hits fueling the victory.
American Association shows Columbus leading with an 83 48 63 record while Milwaukee and Minneapolis hold strong records. Columbus swept Louisville and split with Indianapolis, with Paul posting a 793 winning percentage in Columbus. Southern and Virginia leagues list Nashville and Richmond near top, while Atlanta and Montgomery push for playoff spots. South Atlantic includes Jacksonville, Augusta, Savannah, and Charleston in tight standings with Columbia and Macon in pursuit.
A novelty fight scene in Dinestar Hour promises thrills as an honest fighter defeats corruption and a promoter schemes to fix bouts. The New Academy Mount Vernon street slate also touts vaudeville acts led by Minerva the Queen of Handcuffs and a large ensemble including George C Davis and Whitely and Bell.
Police received wire that 2141 Pennsylvania Avenue resident Julia Le Gros, missing from York Harbor Maine after last seen there, registered yesterday at the Essex House in Boston as Miss Taylor. York Harbor chief asked Boston to trace her movements and authorities were alerted to hold her.
Next Tuesday at 2 PM a large number of 1 horsepower or less launches will race from the Marshall Hall Steam Boat Company wharf to the Marshall Hall wharf. The event, under Kismet Council Royal Arcanum, aims to settle debates on Potomac boat speed. CC Dunn says entry blanks are available and denies any plan for a full speed display on the river.
Henry Cartwright known as The Fighting Blacksmith, a veteran English middleweight who fought bare knuckles before the Prince of Wales, died in St Louis aged 70. He claimed eighteen of nineteen bouts won and faced rivals including Bob Brittle Bit Butler and Jack Gilbert. He died at the home of a married daughter's residence.
Providence August 5 leading cotton manufacturers in Rhode Island state there is no concerted action to curtail production or to cut wages. They are disappointed with business conditions but expect trade to revive through legitimate channels. They do not view the United States Cotton Company of Central Falls wage cut as a sign others will follow.
George Washington, a Black man, was swimming near Twenty fifth and I streets when a cramp left him in distress. Policeman W T Gansang pulled him from the water after a struggle, subduing him with strikes. Washington then attacked the officer and was taken to a signal box before awaiting a hearing on a charge of assault.
William F Slaughter traffic manager of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway Company, who was seriously injured in a wreck near Annapolis, has resumed duties at Baltimore. Injuries cost him an eye, and he has not left hospital, though he may spend several hours daily in his office for routine tasks. The wreck caused the death of his young daughter and several others.
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