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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1904

Page

73

Ringers of the Track and the Maryland Outlaws

A vivid reminiscence of racing ringers from Maryland tracks and the outlaws era. Tales detail Capt. Gaston miscontinued as a ringer falsehood, stewards’ suspicions, and a three-way scheme involving ringers No 1, No 2, and No 3 with multiple aliases.

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Turf Topics from the New York Telegraph

A jittery miscellany on betting. Witty advices and cryptic maxims about racehorses, luck, and backers. Cautionary quips warn against overreliance on tips and odds, noting that even seasoned bettors face luck and misreads.

FACES OF RACE FIXES AND Tammany BARBS IN BETTING TALES

A long tale of racing bets and misadventures, where a Paris and New York hedge on horses unspooled into court suits and comic misfortune. The narrator recounts a chain of wagers, a Tammany leader pinched at an Orangemen parade, and a laugh gas episode that saved him from a massive loss.

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Lucky Clover Glade Tops Senators With New Strikeout Record

The Browns pitcher Fred Glade, nicknamed Lucky Clover, gained fame after a four leaf clover from a Western prairie girl was worn on his heart before a Washington game. He struck out fifteen Senators, a new American League mark, while teammates hailed him as the swiftest since Big Arm Rusie.

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Rich Turf Meet At Saratoga Brims With Wealth And Stars

The Saratoga meet opens amid lavish displays of wealth as top stables led by Keene and a constellation of owners gather in Canfield's and the infield. Sysonby, the Keene colt, dominates preps with potential record runs while jumpers suffer mishaps prompting calls for safer courses and fixes.

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