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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
41
Keene's helmet falters at the break in the Union Hotel Stakes as Edward Strong wins the ten thousand dollar race. Hitchcock captures two events with Bayonet and Angelus favored and narrowly edged to victory.
Luck favored Jum Edden in the 10000 Grand Union Hotel Stakes for 2 year olds at Saratoga, with Edward and Barnet edging Bonohbin by a head. Lady Hubbard and Strike Out part of the top finishers. Adriana edged Pally Watts in the opening race. Angelus and Keenectra highlighted other events while several favorites fell.
Madden's luck sustains followers as the stable shelters useful wateries and ships horses trained for Mr. Hitchcock to last. Top rider skill shapes many wins, with Edward narrowly beating Robbin in a Grand Union race. Jack Joyner declines a whip on Bobbin, instructing a head up, snug finish as the field presses.
The report details winnings and owners led by Edward and Mr Keene with figures of 8 250 dollars and around 160 000 dollars for the season. It notes Gov Hughes detectives at the track for Sheriff Bradley proceeding, ship-outs of R P Wilson Jr horses to Empire City, a steeplechase mishap injuring Bayonet, and Jockey E Dugan heading to Empire City after suspension while John J Hayes prepares to sail home from Queenstown.
Boston fans flood the city for Cy Young day with bands, a victory parade and a big afternoon baseball game. Jimmy Collins will present a silver cup while other fans prepare additional cups and jewels. Cy Young and Ginger will form the battery for Boston, with Coombs Chesbro and Burney pitching for the pick team and Schreck catching.
At Fort Erik and Furst, multiple races with numerous runnings included maiden and two year old events. Winners included Jane Minonella in a six furlong maiden and Gloriole and Polar Star taking early stakes, while several races were declared off or split, with substitutions noted and times listed for each completed run.
Bradford Pa August 12 Lake Erie circuit events attracted a larger crowd than opening day. Mamie Riley won the 2 12 pace and was a top favorite. Heats featured Sincerity Puree and Sir Arthur among winners with several horses placing across 2 18 pace and 2 12 trot events. Best times included 2 21 trot and 2 14 pace performances by Fair Oaks and Mamie Riley.
The Saratoga card lists six races with mixed entries. Notable names include Haniliean and Westbury in the opener, 3-year-olds in a selling, and several older horses in the longer routes. Odds and exact weights shown for each entrant across races.
The Fort Myer baseball unit returns after a two month tour seeking play with 411 first class teams in Virginia and Washington. Fort Myer has won 29 games, lost 3, and tied 1. Address Bergt Hawk Dj Troop Thirteenth Cavalry Fort Myer Va.
Leesburg defeats Upperville in a well played game at Leesburg Virginia. Wise produced a sensational grounder to drive in the victors and made a notable fly catch in the crowd. Pletcher and Harrison pitched. Newton and Hope provided key hits as Leesburg took the lead late and held on for the win.
Norfolk clinches the series by winning 3 to 2 over Roanoke. Errors influenced runs for both sides as Otey pitched for Roanoke and Ellinger for Norfolk. Timed 1 hour 35 minutes in Richmond doubleheader results.
Results list multiple races from Seattle racecourse. Frolife won race one at six furlongs for older horses, with Emma G. second and Old-Settler among noted runners. Second race saw Mancia neck ahead of Falr Annie and Lula G. Tanara among others. Third race resulted Kerry G winning over Belle Kinney, Sik Stocking, and Teme. Fourth race featured Logistilla in handicap over 11 16 miles with Pedro placing. time noted. Fifth race had Forest Rowe winning at one mile for 4 year olds and up, with Jason second and Potters Grande third. Sixth race concluded Agnote leading over La Rowe, with other runners listed.
George W. Baylor of Pittsburgh writes that Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills stop headaches quickly with no stomach upset and no lasting after effects. The ad touts a 26 dose, 25 cent trial and a money back guarantee if they fail to help.
George Quander, a 55 year old Black man, tried to seize Deputy Sheriff W D Crosss revolver during arrest in Fairfax county. Cross fired injuring Quander who fled and bled to death in bushes. A Fairfax jury exonerated Cross and ruled Quander died resisting arrest.
Early morning alarm at 1301 Prince Street in Alexandria uncovered a man rifling a bureau. A white man wearing white shoes fled through a window and out the front door after a young daughter woke her mother Mrs Kate Posey. Police Talbott and Nicholson found the entry and no items stolen.
The Leaders added another win in the Commercial League beating the Paint men 9 to 3 in six innings. Taggart pitched well for the winners and Gray allowed seven hits but was hurt by supporting errors. Dyer and Goodman sparked two key double plays while Noyes and Murphy led at the plate with multiple hits.
The Washington Post reports Annapolis August 12 that the third company won the field and track meet with 41 points, securing privileges for September. Individuals dominated events including the 110-yard hurdles, 220-yard dash, mile run, and various field contests with multiple teammates placing high.
Sarsburg Virginia, Aug 12 A T Hood wanted for criminal assault on Miss Myrtie Drummond, was captured yesterday near Burke by a constable riding an engine cab. Hood halted the train with a pistol and was taken at the scene. He denies guilt. Hood, a 40 year old Seventh Day Adventist with a family, often conducts street services in the area.
In Roanoke Virginia dentist W S Gregory faces a police court trial on an alleged attempted assault against Theodora Irvin. A mysterious young woman Elsie Patterson testified that she observed events and that Gregory warned her not to bring her sister. The case resumes with Gregory denying the accusation and a timeline of the alleged chloroform incident.
Hagerstown Md Aug 12 defeating Winchester 6 to 1 at Athletic Park. Duggan homered for Winchester in the second inning the lone score. Fouringles doubled and an error helped Hagerstown to five runs in the second. Shiner and Russell pitched with illness late in the game Duggan also ill. Cantwell finished. Time 1 hour 40 minutes. Special to The Washington Post Fredericksburg Va Aug 12 last of three Fredericksburg Petersburg games played tonight. series continues tomorrow at Petersburg. Batteries Meister Mullen Fitzpatrick Churn. Roanoke Va Aug 12 suit for 10000 against Norfolk and Western Railway by A Lanza administrator for Frank Parella killed by train at Welch Station W Va. Raleigh N C Aug 12 official reports show 713 districts voting in favor of a local public school tax.
Bessie Edwards and Alle Tillinghast, both minors from Speonk New York, eloped to Baltimore claiming marriage. Maryland law rejected the union due to lack of parental consent. They returned to Speonk with the mother and a detective, with plans for a possible ceremony next day at the Edwards home.
Petersburg Virginia August 12 the board of directors of Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie county near here votes to erect a one story building for female tuberculous patients. It will be set apart from other structures and include a kitchen dining room heating plant and nurses quarters with capacity for 30 or more patients. The male consumptives colony nearby follows an outdoor life with cottages and tents about a mile from the hospital.
Miss Helen Sherwood Quimby, daughter of Mrs. Lucy H. Quimby and the late Mayor W. M. Quimby, married Capt. Henry Minett A N retired at a Suffolk ceremony held at the bride’s home. Clergy were Rev. Minor and Rev. Dunn. The couple will reside in Norfolk.
Maj Kuhn the state engineer from Norfolk inspected the Appomattox River and New River diversion works in Petersburg on August 12. He reported three dredges active with a fourth due soon and noted a suction dredge finished a narrow cut through major shoals improving water traffic facilities.
Roanoke Virginia reports total real estate value excluding corporate property at 8 989 355 dollars with a 65 percent rise from last year. Valley Baptist Association meeting at Vinton includes 67 churches across Roanoke Botetourt Montgomery Giles counties with J P Saul elected moderator and G A Johnson vice moderator. Reverend George W Statton of Hagerstown dies at 33 after six years as clergyman. Sheriff Purcell assaulted during arrest of William Haymaker for alleged wife desertion. Haymaker brothers involved. Norfolk candidates end joint congressional debates in the Second Virginia district, preferring separate speaking engagements.
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