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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
15
Edward Strong wins are not available. Keene's horse collapses at finish as barrier released. Hitchcock grabs two wins with Bayonet and Angelus at short odds in crowded program.
Luck favored Jum Edden in the Grand Union Hotel Stakes for 2-year-olds at six furlongs. Edward driven by Bonhobin edged Strike Out and Lady Hubbard by a head for the victory, with Adriana and others winning earlier races. Five favorites were defeated as Angelus and other top horses posted triumphs in the day’s card.
Madden's luck at the meeting grows as bettors cover expenses by backing the stable. Edward wins the Grand Union on Tomes with Sweet's finish weak, while Robbin would have won with reversed riders. Jack Joyner with Bobbin declines to whip, aiming to spare the colt under punishment.
The report details Edward’s earnings near 160 000 this year and others like Sir Martin Fayette and Keene. Gov Hughes watched with detectives as Sheriff Bradley’s Albany hearing looms. Jockey legends Dugan and Bayonet incidents frame a day of races and suspensions before Hayes sails home from Queenstown.
Boston fans flood the city for Cy Young day with a 26 000 seat park packed for a posthumous tribute game. Jimmy Collins will present a loving cup while others offer jewels and cups. Cy and Ginger will be battery for Boston. Coombs Chesbro and Burney to pitch for the picked team. Schreck catching.
Maiden division ran six furlongs with Jane Minonella winning at 104 odds for Pickens, Tom Reid second, Console third. Second race for 2-year-olds went to Gloriole with Lady Léota second and Tenorett third. Third race for 3-year-olds showed Misa Crittenden, Wickens, and Swadi Aratia among top finishers. Fourth race declared off, substituted two runners with Kings Thistle winning. Fifth race declared off, Polar Star won. Sixth race split into fourth and fifth races, Tom Dols sney led final results.
Bradford Pa August 12 Lake Erie circuit harness races drew a larger crowd than opening day. Mamie Riley won the 2:12 pace and was the favorite to win. Heats featured Puree Sincerity Fiesta Gell Daron Fallnot Sir Arthur Ortolen and Fair Oaks among others with best times noted.
Entries for Saratoga race card include first race Haniliean at 7 furlongs with Hivestone 118 and Westbury 142 among others, second race steeplechase about 2 miles featuring Ward nonwinners, third race for 3-year-olds selling by furlongs led by High Range and Sand Piper, fourth race the Seratora cup at 1 1/8 miles with Ancognita and Glancus, fifth race the Amaterdam 2-year-olds and up at 2 miles with Robert Cooper and Pursiane among contenders, sixth maiden 7-year-olds at 6 furlongs listing Moorish King and Practical.
The Fort Myer baseball team returns after a two months trip and seeks reports from 411 first class teams in Virginia and Washington. Fort Myer has won 29 games, lost 3, tied 1. Address Bergt Hawke Dj i Troop Thirteenth Cavalry Fort Myer Va.
Leesburg outplays rival Upperville in a well played game in Leesburg Virginia August 12. Wise delivered a sensational grounder in a key rally and made a crowd catching fly. Pitchers Fletcher and Kincheloe issued few hits as Leesburg scored eight runs while Upperville could muster two.
Norfolk gains a clean sweep over Roanoke with a 3-2 victory. Errors affected both sides in the scoring, with detailed lines for players and positions, game time listed at 1 hour 35 minutes.
Results from Seattle racing include six races with thoroughbred details. Frolife won the first race for older horses from A Walsh, with St Francis second and Emma G third. times and payouts listed. The second race for two-year-olds went to Inelement with Mancia second and Falr Annie third, with other entrants noted. Kerry won the third race at 54% furlongs, with Belle Kinney second and Sik Stocking third, and other runners named. Logistilla led the fourth race at 11 16 miles handicap, with Pedro and Tony Faust among others. Forest Rowe won the fifth race for one mile with Jasons second and Potters Grande third. In the sixth race, Agnote led at one mile over Legal Form with La Rowe third and other runners listed.
George W. Baylor of Pinnacle Park, Pennsylvania, endorses Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills for quick relief with no after effects. He notes a three year track record of dependable relief and a refund guarantee on the first purchase, 26 doses for 25 cents.
George Quander, a 55 year old negro, dies from a severed arm artery after a confrontation with Deputy Sheriff William D Cross in Fairfax county. Cross, who was attempting to arrest Quander for murderous assault, was wounded in the arm but uninjured. A coroner's jury exonerated Cross, concluding Quander died while resisting arrest.
A 1301 Prince Street Alexandria home was entered through a window when a bureau drawer knob dropped. A young daughter woke her mother Mrs Kate Pogey and the intruder fled via the front door. Police Talbott and Nicholson found no evidence of robbery and noted the burglar wore white shoes and left no plunder. The incident prompted an investigation into the break in. Infantry Will Contest Charges In Firelight Unit Turbulence. The Alexandria light infantry Company G of the Sever tieth Regiment dismissed from the State militia for alleged continued inefficiency will challenge the charges with attorney Samuel G Brent handling the case. Complainant Withdrew Charge In Alexandria court Walter Ashton, colored, faced with $7 theft charge, but Alice Kitts withdrew the complaint.
In the Commercial League, Murphy Co defeated Paint men 9 to 3 in six innings. Taggart pitched well for Murphy, while Gray struggled with poor support. Key plays included two fast double plays sparked by Dyer and Goodman.
The Washington Post reports Annapolis August 12 that the third company won the field and track meet with 41 points, securing special privileges in September. Individual events show Dickens and Boyes among winners in dash and hurdle races, with multiple placements across sprints, distance runs, jumps, and throws. The meet results indicate strong performances by teams three and four, with details of times distances and placements for each event.
Sarsburg Virginia August 12 A T Hood sought for criminal assault on Miss Myrtie Drummond of this place was captured yesterday near Burke Va by a constable who stopped a moving locomotive and arrested Hood at gunpoint Hood a Seventh Day Adventist and frequent street preacher says he is not guilty He is about 40 years old and has a family.
In Roanoke Virginia W S Gregory a wealthy local dentist faced a police court trial on an attempted assault charge involving Theodora Irvin with bail under $1000. A mysterious witness Elsie Patterson testified that she found the operating room door locked and that Gregory ordered her to return later. The case continues with further testimony expected tomorrow.
In Winchester Maryland on August 12 Hagerstown defeated Winchester 6 to 1 at Athletic Park. Duggan homered in the second inning for Winchester’s lone run while four singles and a double helped Hagerstown score five in the same inning. Shiner relieved Russell who pitched well until heat sickness struck late. Duggan fell ill during the game, Cantwell finishing for Winchester. Also noted Fredericksburg beat Petersburg 7 to 8 in a separate game with Meister and Mullen turning in battery for Fredericksburg and Churn for Petersburg. A Petersburg series begins tomorrow. A Roanoke suit seeks 10 000 against Norfolk and Western Railway over a Welch Station death. In Raleigh the local school tax vote reached 713 districts in favor.
Bessie Edwards and Alle Tillinghast, both underage, ran away from Speonk to Baltimore after claiming a marriage in Long Island City. Maryland law denied a license without parental consent. They returned to New York with the mother and a detective, and it was expected a marriage would be performed soon in Eastport with the girl’s parents present.
Petersburg Virginia August 12 the Central State Hospital board in Dinwiddie County near here approves a new one story building for female tuberculosis patients with electric lights and separate kitchen dining room and heating plant. Nurses and attendants will have rooms and the ward will house 30 or more patients. The male consumptives colony nearby features cottages tents and outdoor life about a mile from the main plant.
Miss Helen Sherwood Quimby wed Capt. Henry Minett retired A N at the bride’s home. The ceremony drew many naval uniforms and elegant gowns with Rev. E P Minor and Rev. Joseph B. Dunn officiating. The bride was given away by Edwin Morton Coates Quimby. John G. Quimby served as best man. The couple will reside in Norfolk.
Maj. Kuhn of Norfolk, state engineer, inspected the Appomattox and New River diversion work at Petersburg on Aug. 12. Three dredges are at work with another due soon. The main river suction dredge recently cut through the worst shoals improving water traffic prospects.
Roanoke Virginia reports total real estate value excluding corporation real estate at 8 989 355 dollars with a 65 percent year to year increase. Valley Baptist Association meeting at Vinton elects J P Saul moderator and G A Johnson vice moderator. Sheriff mishap in Winchester as Deputy fends off attackers during arrest. Norfolk candidates end joint debates for the Second Virginia district congressional race.
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