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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
41
Western Filly sets the pace from the start and wins at Saratoga. Wuss finishes four lengths back, with Canadian steeplechaser Waterway Lases Rider in the jumping race. Belle surprises talent with a strong showing in the field.
Report details a chaotic list of race results with horses and jockeys across Saratoga events. Names like Besom Davenport, Byzantine Ray, Mexoana Creevy, Gilding Belle Martin, Bonnie Kelso Upton, WindsOr Mozart Booth appear, with various placements and uncertain notes about riders and entries.
A mosaic of racing results and names appears in this late edition, featuring Eva Tanguay and Esther in the feature event with Mo Nig ttn, World te bry, and Port as locations. Numerous jockeys and horses are listed in fragmented captions, including Robin an quages and Edwant PAT Rone, with results hinted but not clearly defined.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and terms like May Riser and Twilight Queen with scattered fragments across what seems a racing or event card. Many proper nouns remain unreadable or inconsistent, preventing a clear lead or outcome.
In a key Suburban League clash Parkview defeated Petworth as both teams chase pennants. Parkview, led by strong play from Garrett and the battery of Nie and Shaffer, topped Petworth with a decisive win, boosting their championship bid while Petworth fared poorly and risked dropping to a lower finish. Woodside later beat International in a separate display, highlighting offensive and defensive struggles.
Manhattan defeats Twining in a spirited game at Metrovitts Field. Burher twirled seven innings fanning twelve as Twining stalls late. Burke and strong defense keep Krafts pets scoreless. Also notes debut of Agriculture in colored departmental league with a high scoring back and forth.
Clauda R Turner, president of the National 4A League and Interurban League of Baltimore, plans to organize two new leagues in the city for 1910s play. One youth league for ages 2 to 18 and a second for young men, aiming to join Class B amateur championship next year with eight uniformed clubs expected. Applications deemed open to all teams in the District. contact Turner at 2031-4 track.
Special to The Washington Post reports day two at the Pocomoke fair with races featuring Worthy, Gladys G, Feate Anerlan, Hawkis Bay, and Negro Bay. Tight heats highlight the program as judges announce results amid bursts of speed and near upsets.
London reports that William Sterne, famed Mancester long distance swimmer, began crossing the English Channel from South Foreland toward France but quit after seasickness after seven miles. Montagu Holbein started later, went out at 3 pm, and by nightfall no progress news. Holbein marked his forty eighth birthday today.
The Virginia State League provides current standings with teams such as Patt Joanoke Rien a Bee and George County in contention. Riverdale and EWE Re 2a show varying positions as the season progresses, reflecting a tight race in the circuit.
Adams Express defeats Shopmen 13 to 2 in a rough game full of errors as Stimens Vestern suffers Ferguson early blow. Turbulent fielding by Topmen—six errors—helps Adams Express build a large early lead with multiple hits including a homer and three extra base drives.
The page lists multiple races with detailed entries for a racing meet. Included are horses such as Wandiean and Bereep in early races, amid weights, ages, and handicaps. The card covers 3 and 4 year olds, maidens, and allowance races with numerous entries and purse indications.
Multiple local leagues schedule games today across Capital City and surrounding districts. Postponements include the Goro match and several neighborhood pairings at midweek venues on northeast and northwest streets.
At Upper Marlboro Maryland on August 11 about 5000 people attended the southern Maryland fair day’s racing program. Highlights included Happy G winning the 230 trot over Alma and Red Pringsea, a sprint between Baby White and Nioless, and a variety of heats with purse prizes. Tomorrow’s program promises a country free for all trot or pace and three running races with a large crowd expected.
Rev R White officiated early morning nuptials for Grace W Geerhart of Baltimore and Clarence I Reynolds of Washington at Coggins Hall in Rockville. The same minister later presided at a Washington ceremony for Mima Jane Ashley and John Hotec Higgins. Earlier, he tied the knot for Mary TrustL Tappan and William M Biegler in Washington. A James River home sale to Dr George W Endicott of New Jersey for 70000 was noted, with plans for Endicott’s son to reside at Cogging Hall and pursue stock raising. In Brentwood, Prince George County League play closed with Riverdale defeating Brentwood seven to two.
In Manleo North Carolina August 11 Thompson shot and killed his wife and wounded W Seaman after abducting two children from a recent elopement. Thompson demanded the children, shot Seaman, and fled with the gun still smoking. Seaman later surrendered as authorities closed in.
A raging tunnel fire under Walet Street near Washington threatens a 306 feet long belt line tunnel with over 100 feet depth, fuelled by lumber and coal. Fire companies battled the blaze as air supply and cavern divisions hindered efforts, with dynamite considered to seal sections and halt the blaze.
John Watson, a porter on the Cumberland Valley passenger train, found jewelry worth about $2,000 in the Pullman car near Lancaster. The pieces include a diamond sunburst and a marquise ring with matching stones, valued at roughly $1,200 and £305 respectively. The owner, a woman who departed at Lancaster, is believed to be seeking the return of her gems.
Mrs Mabry B Wgreery, widow of Dr Stephen A McCreery, who went down with the sloop Albany off the Gulf of Mexico in September 1840, died last night in Norfolk. She is described as the daughter of DAngerrea Staris, once prominent in Norfolk.
Washington Post reports inquest authority questioned. Debate centers on expenses and that one inquiry might have sufficed. References to Moore, Alexandra corner, and drowned victims raise negligence questions while commercial ads clutter the page.
The Red Men organize an autumn festival at Odd Fellows Hall and adjoining grounds from September 15 to 18. The event features an Indian pageant, dancing, and entertainment with a long list of committee members and organizers handling teas, candy tepees, fancy work, and program advertising.
The Norfolk and South Railway, under court authority and receiver approval, will join with the War Biman and Norfolk and Western to construct a modern eight story joint office building and union depot in Norfolk. The Norfolk and Southern plans a separate water front freight terminal.
Listings show horse related gear and vehicle items with prices and vendors. Includes saddles bridles harnesses and driving supplies from multiple sellers. reference to ring goods and various horse equipment at low and high price points. Named vendors include Waters & Son and other dealers with scattered figures and catalog mentions.
Proposals from Washington Takoma and surrounding area call for a general construction of an area with retaining walls and a barracks style hospital site in Aslington DC. Information items show at the office a display of proposals with a price of $20 and a request for removal of items. Proposals include driveways and related work by HL and PETTUS, with construction of a quartz measure and related details noted for Eid.
A fragmentary OCR shows an ad filled with table board and dentistry notes. It mentions 15 California Ave, a former street, and references reasonable rates and locations around NW streets. It hints at early breakfast and a focus on painless waste management and badgework.
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