Disqualification in Alabama Stakes over foul dispute at Saratoga
At Saratoga, Whitney’s Nasturtium filly Stamina was disqualified after finishing first in the 33,000 Alabama Stakes for 3-year-old fillies, as jockey H Dugan rode with force in the stretch. Mayfield, Anonyma, and Beckon moved up. Stamina received the purse for Mayfield after the foul ruling and a fine and suspension for Dugan.
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Washington
Saratoga Springs
EH. P
Whitney
Stamina
Alabama
John Sanford
Mayfield
Chucanunds
James R. Keene
Sysonby
Beckon
Stanina
H. Dugan
Iti
Mr. Sanford
Dugan
Huwev
H Mayfield
Anonyma
Wae Ple
Shilling
Mr. Whitney
Beckun
August Pelmont
Fort Johmnson
Bauyah
H. P. Whitney
Nick
Hamner
Hivelmaker
Liuson
I. Hanna
Tus Wae
Rauat
Harrigan
Tie
Wid Cime
Complete
Lupert
Tol
Jed
Crowds brave rain at Empire meeting amid racing rights debate
The Washington Post reports a large, damp attendance despite showers as bettors and horsemen discuss Judge Gaynor's ruling on oral betting. Disqualification sparks debate in the Alabama stakes with Stamina disqualified for interference and Beckon awarded the purse. District officials monitor for violations as stewards suspend Jockey Tom O'Brien for the remainder of the meeting. Stamina led early before the ruling, while St Nick and Obdurate posted strong showings among a day of racing and legal scrutiny.
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Spee
Washington Post
Toga
Springs
New York
Gaynors
Tom O'Brien
Rufus
Steelmaker
Tere
Banner
O'Brien Iunto
Results at Fort Erie First Race Two-Year-Olds Furlongs
Horse racing results from Fort Erie include multiple races for two and three-year-olds, with Maiden and selling events won by Dr Heisberg Aner onella Gerrymander May Cella Topsy Robins Huck Minut ine Gaele Tohy and Spunky. Races note times, weights, and place finishers with additional summaries of pacing and trotting events. A slight rain affected attendance but not much racing action. one event was not finished.
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Anu
Mr. Sanford
Frances
Willing
Sumimario
Wee Peer Wuhnsen
Low Seeoni
Delirium
Dugan
St. Nici
Imechines
MetDaubtsund
Sitelmaker
Alabama
Anonima
McCabey
Dr. Heisberg
Powers
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Troxler
Ateand
Speight
Ween
Lady Hleator
Splenaida
T. F. Henry
Hazel May
Belle of
Col
Zeb
Kennedy
Leonard
Rives
Boadica
Misa Alvescot
Dorothy Webb
Jennie
Tom Reid
George
Dillon
Risa F. Philosopher
Irene E. Devanson
May Cella
Deverich
Marmorean
Hergen
Snake Mary
Martin Gta
Fantasia
Lady Ermay
Camille M
Sussex
Shir- Tey
Turtanes
Selling
Huck
Bitter Hand
Burton
Harry Richeson
Rice
Jupiter
Alta McDonald
Stonehill
Dr. Matthews
Almanane
Croydon
Helen Thirdalgo Yan
Ine
Hersen
Tady Carol
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Honest
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Royal Onyx
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Gaele Tohy
Spunky
Mergen
Lady Martha
Marlin
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Maesen
Helen H
Erie
Lake Exle
Brevaldo
Laurestia
Orlolan
Green Pilot
Contractor
J. A
Louiss
Kingmore
William Méach
Dorcas Hi
Amateur Meet Results Show Mixed Scores and Controversy
The report lists several match results with Braddocks and Imperials posting varied scores in a district meet. It notes an attempt to schedule more games and mentions Horace Cagh of 1925 Fifteenth Street NW. The piece also covers swimmers and officials condemning treatment of American contestants as “rotten” and social praise for Sir Thomas Lipton and Sir Conan Doyle.
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Dawiele
Thomas Lipton
Sir Conan Doyle
Ordinary betting ruled not a crime by Justice Gaynor
New York August 6 Justice Gaynor declared ordinary bets not criminal and dismissed George Sterling’s case over a golf ball wager in Nassau County. He distinguished ordinary bets from gambling, noting notes of bets and general records as laws of gambling. Public opinion enforces law, and the penal code targets only registering bets of all comers as common gambling.
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New York
Gaynor
Supreme Court
George Sterling
Nassau County
Lond Island
Sterling
Harrisonburg Horse Show Far Outpaces South Shows
The Harrisonburg Virginia event drew a strong crowd and high praise for its best ever exhibits. Winners list includes Dr J F Wright & Sons Harrisonburg in multiple classes, plus Byers Bros Koontz Lacey Springs and Branner Harrisonburg among top placers in harness and roadster divisions. Local entries from Harrisonburg Rockingham and surrounding towns dominated the results with numerous firsts and seconds.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Hornément
South
Harnes
T. Fr. Bowenl
Burton
Harrison
Byers Bros. & Koonts
Lacey Springs
Joan A. Myers
HG. Hert Fing
Bridgewater
Byera Bros. & Koonty
Tecey Springs
W. F. Nicholas
J. F. Wright & Sons
Keerletown
George Chrisman
Gen. Miles
John A. Moore
J. 0. Branner
Harrisonbure
Rockingham Draft Horse Association
T. F. Howen
Byers’ Bros. & Koonts
Dr. John A. Myora
Errors Beat Hagel Specialty In Contested Game
At Ath lietle Park Wantington Poet Hagerstown fell 1 to 0 to Chambersburg. The visitors scored in the ninth as Kelps pitched well for Hagerstown while Johns held the local lineup in check. Errors late sealed the loss for Hagerstown on a breezy afternoon.
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Wantington
Hagerstown
Vistors
Chambersburg
Johns
Richmond and Roanoke split weekend baseball opener
Richmond beat Roanoke in a muddy opener as both clubs fielded loose defense and ineffective pitching. The report notes opportune batting from Richmond and cites later football and athletic conversations including American swimmer Daniels and New York Athletic Club figures reflecting mixed treatment by English hosts during the London Games.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Roanoke
Hichmond
Petroy
lLehr
kTaiKing
Hessier
Methee
Sandner
Opainter
Toman
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Soa
MoMshon
OY Chwran
L Boyle
Overauelle
Nolda
New York
Stinson
London
Verauella
Lohr
Sandherr
Ray C. Ewry
Baste Hichibona
Rosmoke Ee
New York Athletic Club
Quinn
Pitcher King
Bastecomer
Ata
C.M. Daniels
Vermelie
Liverpool
Vermalte
Daniels
Washington Post Baseball Contest Ends September 6 1908
Contest closes September 6 1908. In case of a tie a similar prize will be awarded each tying contestant. Fill out and send by mail or messenger to Baseball Contest Editor The Washington Post Washington DC.
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Mall
Messenger
Baseball Conteat
The
Washington Post
Washington, D. GC
Hedgewood Boy Sets 2:05 Track Record in Michigan
Hedgewood Bay won the 2:05 pace heat in 2:03 4-4 with Alice Pointer second, then 2:08 3-4 for the second heat as Red Bow trailed. Hamburg Belle won the 2:11 trot in straight heats setting a 3:03 1-4 record. Rickman upset the 2:13 pacers, and rain helped dry the course.
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Hamburg Belle
Kalamazoo
Mich
Hedgewood Bay
Recreation Park
Price
Alice Pointer
Red Bow
Jerry
Rickman
Hal Raven
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McMenry
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MeLane
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Axworthy
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Cox
Queen of Woodclifte
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Castle and Gahagan
Westbrook
Dean
McDonald Declines Big League Offer From Connie Mack
Winchester star Cy McDonald, first baseman, reportedly refused a Connie Mack offer to join the Philadelphia Athletics. McDonald has batted this season for Winchester with 11 home runs, 5 triples, and 14 doubles, choosing to remain amateur.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Cy" McDonald
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
McDonald
Saratoga Racing Entries Mixed Fields and Prices
Daily entries list at Saratoga for races across ages from 1-year-olds to older mares with weights and odds. Notable runners include Guclongt Gowan 108, Re fined 103, Joe Madden and Statesman 114 each, Dandelion 112, Gramsar 98, Polly Watts 101, and Oriental Queen 95 among many others. Fort Erie cards show Tenorett 102, Lazarus 108, and Evomomy 164 with full pace of steeplechase and sprint events.
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Statesman
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Sam Rice
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George W. Lebolt
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J Satytte
Tod
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Tenorett
Melton
Lazarus
An-gelo
Glariole
Irrigator
AW Goth
Wade
King Wally
Magazine
Superstition
Berwick
Miss Alert
Fred Mace
Cosmopolitan
Almandine
Golden Shore
Punk U2
Oriental Queen
Bine Garter
Mason
Highbinder
Dr. Baker
Glenn McBride
Red Hurrat
Tagane
Golders
Lyndhurst
Canada
Convill
Delestrome
Nancy
Prince of Castile
Lee Huffman
Warner Griswell
Lafayette
Cherlaran
Auctioned News Print in New York Auction
Five carloads of news print paper were sold at auction in New York under John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association. Price was 91.90 per 100 pounds f. o. b. at Natural Dam, N. Y. The Fort Worth Telegram bought two carloads and the Houston Chronicle bought three. The paper was guaranteed to match the New York World quality.
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New York
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Natural Dam
C. D. Reimers
Fort, Worth
The
Houston Chronicle
Houston
Tex
New York World
More Paper Mills Close in Watertown This Week
In Watertown New York P J Downey of the State board of mediation and arbitration spent two days trying to settle a dispute between International Paper Company and the paper makers union. Mills remain closed as a new agreement is reached. Heber and Toeatrikce sides had their plants shut this morning.
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Watertown
P. J. Downey
Board of Mediation and Arbitration
International Paper, Company
Paper Makers’ Union
Miills
Shpeteriy
Teamilla
Iy ‘Heber
Pitcher Seriously Injured in Close Call at Game
A pitcher was critically injured after being struck by a ball that analysts say would have killed him if it had been an inch lower. The condition is described as critical as doctors monitor his status.
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Washington Post
Youngstown
Ohio
Jack Breckenridge
Akron
Taday
Hig
Schiller
South Atlantic League
Savannah
Columbia
Atenn
Augusta
Breckenridge
Red Hinton
Former pugilist dies by own action after boxing with Dempsey
Real estate broker Robert Turnbull of Borough Park dies by suicide at his home 4501 Thirteenth Avenue. Once a top amateur lightweight champion, he fought three bouts with Jack Dempsey for the world title, two ends in draws and one loss. He later built a suburban real estate empire influencing development in Borough Park and Long Beach and left an estate reportedly up to several hundred thousand dollars.
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Washington Post
New York
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Turnbull
Thirteenth Avenue
Borough Park
Bob’ Turnbull
America
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
John L. Sullivan
Atlantic
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Vans Derveer Crossings
Kings County
Long Beach
Queens
Mar~ Bridge
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5Th Avenue
Tamany Leader Injured In Carriage Crash In Monticello
Florence J Sullivan a Democratic leader of the Eighth assembly district New York and three friends were badly bruised when a carriage overturned and was dragged by a train. The four were thrown to the roadway and taken to the Grand View Hotel at Mountaindale for treatment.
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Florence J. Sullivan
Monticello
Eighth Assembly
New York
Florvie
Grand View Hotel
Rockerfeller Heroic Rescue at Euclid Avenue Crossing
Reported at Cleveland Ohio on August 6 a man believed to be John D Rockefeller acted swiftly to save his party from a potential train collision at the Cleveland and Pittsburg Railway crossing. The auto halted as a pedestrian hailed them and gates lowered trapping the vehicle. The man grabbed the guard and urged the chauffeur to proceed as the west gate pinned the car. The crossing watchman raised the east gate just in time and the auto cleared the tracks minutes before the train passed. No confirmation of Rockefeller’s identity could be obtained at his home.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Mr. Rockefeller
Gonhead
Rockefeller
Employes Prepare Drive On Freight Rate Hearing
Thousands of railroad workers plan to press the interstate commerce commission in October with letters petitions and in person actions to argue for higher freight rates or reduced wages. The campaign spans Chicago Toledo Kansas City and Nebraska centers as bureaus spread nationwide to collect sentiment on rates revenues and workers interests.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Toledo
Kansas City
Nebraska
Distillery Fire Destroys Greenbaum Warehouse Complex
A large blaze at the Greenbaum Distillery in Midway Woodford County last night burned six bonded warehouses containing 47 500 barrels of whisky. The fire also destroyed cottages a Southern Railway trestle and two county bridges. Property loss totaled 500 000 with whisky losses around 2 3 00 000 gallons. Authorities credit incendiary origin and appealed for aid from Frankfort Lexington and nearby towns without success.
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Lexington
Greenbaum
Midway
Woodford County
Frankfort
Morris Greenbaum
Louisvie
Chicago
Louis~ville Arms
Convicted in Federal Court For Anti-Pass Law Violation
In Helena Montana on August 6 1920 8 c Watts a Great Northern brakeman was fined 809 dollars and Gertie Williams 100 dollars after conviction for violating the anti pass law Watts secured a pass for his wife and gave it to Williams in a federal court decision the case highlighted the era anti pass enforcement and penalties
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Helena
Mont
C. Watts
Gertle
Willians
Watts
Great Northern
Willams
Murderer Is Emotionless At Court In Hartford County
In Hockville Connecticut John Zet pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife Mary and his granddaughter. He stood unmoved as prosecutors presented enough evidence to establish a crime and was bound over to the fall term of the superior court without bail.
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Hockville
Conn
John Zet
Mary
Zet
May Tax Near Beer in Atlanta Legislature Action
The Georgia lower house read a bill today to levy a 3200 tax on all saloons or restaurants selling near beer and to prohibit near beer manufacture unless manufacturers pay a 3300 tax. The current prohibition law allows no beverage in the state with more than two percent alcohol.
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Atlanta
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief For Stronger Heart
Marketing copy touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as relieving heart pains palpitation and irregular pulse by strengthening heart nerves and muscles. It cites a testimonial from Mary C Wahler of Guilivan Missouri praising relief after other doctors failed and notes refund if not beneficial.
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Art Cure
Mary C. Wahler
Guilivan
Motey Rack
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
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