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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1904
Page
72
A weird rural clash unfolds as Deacon Skinner drives a brass-inlaid wagon against a rival in a chaotic race toward town. The scene blends satire, local color, and a looming disaster theme as crowds witness the noisy mechanical duel before a tense calm returns.
A wild escape ends when two large vehicles plow into a small river-town church as a butcher and a deacon flee wrecking through town. The crowd and worshippers evacuate, the shack is pushed into the river, and the lead participants declare the chase a draw amid chaos.
Labor Day will be a gala at Washington Grove with the second annual field day, a county championship baseball game at Woodward Park, and a Chautauqua in the Assembly Hall. A one mile relay race for Montgomery County teams leads a slate of ten track events, with prizes including a silver trophy and medals for winners. Teams from Rockville Kensington Gaithersburg Woodside and Washington Grove already entered, with Germantown and Boyds Station possible. Washington Grove defended last year’s title and Groveties return to chase it, aided by Washington High School athletes. Dr. D E Wiber directs the Grove Athletic Association with officials from local clubs.
Edmond Hayes, actor nicknamed Wise Guy, bears a striking resemblance to Jim Jeffries. The duo’s long friendship features pranks, mistaken identity scenes, and a hostile crowd incident. Hayes recalls being mistaken for Jeffries in San Francisco and during a theater appearance.
Nineteen amateurs started a six mile miss and out race at Manhattan Beach. Burton Downing of San Jose won with W R Lee of New York second and Marcus L Hurley of the New York Athletic Club third in 14 25 4 5. Frank J Kramer of East Orange won the one mile handicap from Scratch with F Cadwell close behind and Floyd McFarland third.
Local race plans for Washington cars at the Henning track on Labor Day advance with trials set for 11 o’clock. Officials, judges, and starters from prominent firms and papers are named, with entry blanks filling fast as crews practice curves at higher speeds.
An 19th century New York Press assessment denounces women betting at race tracks and the messenger system. It details how men posing as messengers fleece women, wheel and deal in the grandstands, and evade track officials. The piece notes Pinkerton oversight and calls for action to curb this betting corruption.
Bryn Mawr defeated Myopia 234 to 1 in a pelotenday match to clinch the Narragansett Cup. About 2000 fans watched at the Country Club in Point Judith. Waterbury starred for Bryn Mawr, with 8 G Shaw Second leading the Myopia team as they conceded a safety late in the game.
Billy Murray emerges as a leading starter in a rarefied field, detailing his methodical approach, jockey relations, and the barrier system. He describes strict post procedures, fines, the value of a private trainer for two year olds, and experiments with a box-stall barrier and future prospects for a sectional machine in Memphis.
Boston boxing authority Tilly Pierce argues Bob Fitzsimmons thrived by starting late at age twenty seven. He notes Fitz entered the sport seasoned, handling camp rigors better than peers who began as youths. The piece compares ages of famous pugilists and warns early entry leads to later dissipation and decline.
A historical look at golf's rise among American summer crowds shows women chasing the latest clubs and balls, while caddies become key earners. The piece notes women demand diverse gear, caddies earning seasonally from lively courses, and golf transforming from pastime to industry at resorts along with regional adoption in the United States and connections to Southern resort towns.
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