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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

31

Purslane Wins Amsterdam Selling at Saratoga Race Meet

Saratoga Aug 13 Purslane owned by J E Seagram won the Amsterdam Selling Brakes at a mile in 1:41 8-5 with Alauda second and Dreamer close. Feanne DArc led the pace in Forsythe’s handicap for 7 furlongs, finishing a length and a half ahead of Westbury as others tracked. The Gardener evergreen winner for 2-year-olds drove to win by a neck over Sandpiper, while Incognito led the 6 furlong fourth race before a late surge by Torgnia.

Epersal Washington Post Saratoga J. E. Seagram Purslane Amsterdam Pp. Whitney Fanor Alauda Fancy Monocle F. A. Forsythe H. P. Whitney Westbury H. B. Duryea the Gardener Sandpiper Incognito Torgnia John el Madden Miss Kearney Walden Jeanne d’ Azz McCaher Wentbury Adriade Lang Orford Arya Deekon SECON Ramred Sampson Paddy Kelly Sanapiner Inevettite Notter Torenia Lobo Hieo Algo Tak Miuls V. Va fGilvert Robert Couper Moxocrlz N Rice Ren High Grainger Algo Staten Kearney Jiu Plastical McDanie Moolod Necter Fittitoy

Winners and odds from Saratoga Fort Erie and Seattle races

Report lists horses and odds from Saratoga Fort Erie and Seattle meets. Mentions Deanne dArc Sampson McCahey and others, with comments on Be is good and potential new Michigan track talks. Notes Derby variety of futures and potential track developments.

Saratoga Deanne d’Arc McCahey Ramrold Sampson the Gardener McCarthy Theounito Nottery Musgrove Kearney Shilling Sto Fort Erie J. Hu. Reed Kennedy Dan de Noyles Glaner Snake Mary Butler Edgley A. Bo Helen B Seattle Argonaut A. Walsh Talarand Boland Taxer Scoville Even Fantastic Buxton Kaerner

Racing Notes From Washington Post Meet

Washington Post report notes a tame racing day with few crowd thrills and mixed court news in Kings County. Highlights include Miss Kearney’s win and owner John E. Maddern praising the season’s rovers while Furslane cost $505 to retain, as Jockey Club officials monitor licenses and colors ahead of West meets.

Washington Post New York Kings County Jockey Club Judge Dike Bradley Ike Albany Miss Kearney John E. Maddern Rovers Furslane J. E. Seagram Barry Littlefield EB. Rowe Sam Rice Algernon Dalogerfield West Robert Cooper Montgomery Fred Forsythe

Fort Erie Race Day Results Highlight Multiple Races

The card lists results for ten races at Fort Erie with details on winners such as J H Reed and Edgeley, second and third place horses, and finish times ranging from 1:00 to 1:38. The long OCR excerpt covers three-year-olds to older horses plus maiden and selling races, naming contenders like Pan De Noyles Anna Scott Marmoreau and Estella G among others.

J. H. Reed Kennedy Even Dr. Holzberg Powers Gerrymander Boas Ben Howe Pleasing. Trappe Sir Canaan Brown Tony Leonard Pan de Noyles Glagner Jos Gillens Sinister Pickens Prime Colonel Zeb Irene B. Ramsey Oide Snake Mary Butler Woo. Marmoreau Bergen Stoner Hill Gambrinna Merleith Inspector Puvis Rustle Ancient Bertha G Estella G Keep Maring Lieberth Listerine Dalaby Helen B Kennedys Lafeyette Plekens Camille Lady Carel Mottboy Moonraker Harry Micheson Bonebrake

Saratoga Race Entries Aged Horses Dominate First Card

Listings from Saratoga outline entries for today’s program across seven races. Notable weights include High Private 118 and Mad Man 119 in the handicap opener, with multiple fields featuring 100s and 90s in selling races and six furlong sprints.

Athletes Deliver Exhibitions at Queenstown Harbor

Queenstown hosts Olympic stars from London who staged onshore events on the promenade quay. Records fell in multiple athletic tests as Ralph Rose set a 51 ft 4 1/2 in shot put mark, Walsh of Canada hit 16 ft 3 1/2 in in the weight for height, and John Flanagan of the Irish American Athletic Club threw the 56-pound weight 39 ft 3 in. The steamer Oceanic carried John J. Hayes, M. J. Ryan, and J. B. Taylor, all Irish American Athletic Club members, to New York after the demonstrations.

Queenstown New York London Promenade Quay Ralph, Rose San Francisco Walsh Canada John’ Flanagan

Eastern Pair Victors in National Lawn Tennis Doubles

Beals C Wright and Raymond D Tattle defeated Southern champions Hugh G Whitehead and James H Winston in straight sets 6-0 6-3 6-2 at Crescent A C Bay Ridge. Wright and Little led a controlled, sharp attack while Winston struggled with partner coordination in this national doubles prelim. Wright and Little advance to face Emerson and Weidner, with winners to meet Alexander and Hackett for Newport title.

Washington Post New York Beals C. Wright Raymond’ D. Tattle Hugh G. Whitehead James H. Winston Crescent A Bay Ridge Little Whitehead Norfolk Wright Winston Leonard Brooks The Crescent A.C. Easterners Say Little South Soult Jattie Foot Jenks L. Whiteheaed Seminary Whit Whitthead Emerson Weidner Alexander Hackett Newport

Semifinal Round in Meadow Club Tennis Meet Refreshes Field

In Southampton on August 3 at Meadow Club J D Br Jones Robert Leroy W F Johnson and W J Clothier advanced to the lawn tennis singles semifinals Clothier edged R E B Palmer aided by wind Palmer was unable to lobby Clothier at the net Johnson overwhelmed F C Inman and Jones beat H W Slocum Leroy outplayed H W Westfall to win two sets to one The doubles results followed with Hinck and he defeating Slocum Leroy defeating Westfall Johnson defeating Inman Clothier and Johnson defeating Palmer and Wizane and other pairs earning wins in mixed results Post Want Ads are Free in The Post.

Southampton J. D. BR. Jones Robert Leroy W. F. Johnson W. J. Clothier Meadow Club Clothier R. E B. Palmer Johnson F. C. Inman Jones H. W. Slocum Leroy H.W. Westfall Tollow Toney Slocum Westfall Inman Palmer Hinck Jack Anid Westfall Ienedes Stillman Dabney Met

Avenger Wins Yacht Cup Race in Marblehead Sprint

Ninteen New York Yacht Club yachts raced from Wood End to Half Way Rock Marblehead under southwest wind. Avenger won the overall cup for sloops with Istalena close behind by nine seconds. Queen and Vigilant also posted fast times in various classes as Taormina and other vessels competed for schooner and auxiliary prizes.

Avenger Marblehead Mass Massachusetts New York Eluleet Wood ‘End Figer Tip Cape Cod Halfway Rock Vigrant Migilant Queen Taormina Waa Istalena Dlaga de Zontet Vwareceder Emerata Eclipse Miradei William E. Iselin

Keene Denies Rumor About Sending Twenty Horses Abroad

Special to The Washington Post. Keene says he plans to ship twenty yearlings and two-year-olds to Buenos Ayres for auction, not racing, and denies leasing Balaton Lodge. He will race in America next year and breed at Castleton Stud. Haggin and Keene may dispose of surplus stock, not end racing in the U.S.

Balaton Lodge Washington Post New York James R. Keene James B. Haggin Buenos Ayres Velasquez Balaton Ledge Newmarket England Keene Tredge Heene Castleton Stud Haggin Elmendorf Stud Kentucky

Mass Fair Draws 15000 as Pocomoke Races Enter Third Day

In Pocomoke Maryland on August 13 a crowd of about 15 000 packed the fairgrounds. Visitors from Virginia Maryland Delaware joined locals for tight close races led by the 2:29 class trot. Billy Prince collided with May Case allowing John White to win three heats as Miss Lillian Hoffman rode two horses in Roman stance around the half mile track in 59 seconds.

Washington Post Pocomoke Pocomoke Fair Virginia Delaware Maryland Billy Prince May Case Bull John White Bill Prince Lillian Hoffman Troetting White Mangherty Bily Prince Bully Troilie Welliver Gare Street Maxis Hlness Reeves Gracie W Haring Robin Bird Honest Jim Day Dyer Nancy Lee H. R. Tyson Allen McKees Me Sweeney Bmy C Werd V Wilson Warren -Rogera Sturgis Beastie M Bresle van Hether H. Ro Tyson Orion

Nervine Restores Nervous Energy Promises Whole-Body Help

Broken down over work and stress harm the nervous system. Dr Miles Nervine rebuilds strength and supports organs dependent on nerves. A user reports wife recovery from nervous prostration after starting Nervine, now enjoying robust health. BEY, J.H., HERSHEY, Pennsylvania.

Miles’ Nervine Wita Miles Wervine Eee Bey J.H Hershey Litits Panera Miles Medical CO Elktiart Ind

Front Royal Horse Show Closes With Big Crowd and Upsets

The final day in Front Royal Virginia drew packed stands as top heavy weight hunters impressed judges. Odd Sox was disqualified after a farmer’s flat race mix up while Jack London took first money. Bookmakers were ruled off the track as L. G. Lackey rode Cossack beside his dog over jumps. The program listed multiple classes with winners including Grand Marshal and King Edward in various divisions.

Jack London Washington Post Front Royal Odd- Sox Kitty Jack London King Edward W. D. Benner Rogers Bros Pred Okie Keswick I. Ht Weathervae Park gaddle—Firet E. H. Wauther-_ bee Fred Okie Sarena Julian Morrie Pirat Rorat Swell Bowles Bros Wirst Lula B. Marshall Gecoond Regina J. K. Marshal Dot Marshall Nick A. E Bowers Parmners Firet Maud J. R Jeb Firat Fred Oule David Grey Weatherbee George Zinnae

Richmond Wins Fourth Straight Over Portsmouth in County Game

Richmond defeated Portsmouth 4 to 0 in the seventh inning, aided by Portsmouth errors. Key players include Quinn, Hallman, Stinson, and Mesitt for Richmond, while Lipe and Builet contributed for Portsmouth. The game lasted 1 hour 50 minutes with Richmond mounting a late rally to secure the win.

Richmond Portsmouth Quinn Harkman Michmond Portymouth Aeb Pipe Lawrones Kangier Olsehryder Wadleigh Auing Hallman OO LO Lipe Ransler Stinson Sandherr Sieber Mesatut Lawrence Builet Toner Messitt Bullet Lawrenes Titman Walid Phea Balla Ison Mr. Byron

Hart to Fight O Brien in September Battle at Armory

Special to The Washington Post from Boston reports Kentucky’s G Marvin Hart and Philadelphia’s Jack OBrien will meet in a twelve round catchweight bout at the Armory A. A. in September. OBrien arrives to ratify the match and depart for training in Philadelphia, with Hart likely near Kentucky for conditioning.

Washington Boston Mase Marvin Hart Kentucky Philadelphia Jack Obrien Mmn Armory O'Brien Hart Osrlen Tommy Burns Wntil Burns Eien Ila Inome Marvin Jack Johnson Halifax Nova Scotia Portland Dan Donnelley Papke Carroll and Mantell O’brien

Athletes to See President Cannot Attend Celebration in New York

New York Aug 1 The President will meet and congratulate American Olympians in London though unable to attend the New York celebration. Roosevelt named honorary president of the committee and invited team members to Oyster Bay. Gov Hughes offered to arrange National Guard participation in the parade on the team’s arrival day. Twelve athletes including John Carpenter of Cornell returned on the Majestic with Carpenter denying touching Halswelle and claiming witnesses will prove the dispute. Other athletes aboard were Forrest Smithson J A Rector Harry Hillman T Cooke W G Burroughs and M A Hi Griffin.

New York Roosevelt London Lkely McLoughlin Olympic Athletes Reception Committee Oyster Bey John C. Carpenter Cornell University Majestic Carpenter Lieut. Halswelle The Forrest Smithson J. A. Rector Harry Hillman

Papke stops two opponents in one fight night in Boston

Special to The WaSssmeescue reports Bill Papke a light heavy or no ia cyclone blasting Johnny Carroll of New York and Frank Mantell of Providence in two quick bouts. Carroll falls repeatedly and Mantell is knocked out after a brutal display. The referee halts the second bout as too brutal.

Boston Bill Papke Johnny Carrol New York Frank Mantell Providence Carrol Papke Mantell

Attell Moran Featherweight Title Bout Back On After Coin Toss

A late coin toss saved the Attell Moran featherweight world title bout from collapse. Set for 23 rounds with Jack Welsh as referee, Moran and Attell agreed on 122 pounds four hours before the ring action. Split of receipts favors the winner 60 percent to 40 percent.

Washington Post Franciscs Attell-Moran Jack Welsh Areferee Moran Attell

Tony Pastor in Poor Health at Hamhurst Summer Home

Special to The Washington Post reports Tony Pastor veteran actor and manager is ill in bed at Kerry Cottage Hamhurst since Monday due to a nervous breakdown tied to business worries. Condition improved tonight after a period of semiconsciousness. illness amplified by age and recent theater losses and the stress over renewing his Tammany Hall lease.

Washington Post New York Tony Pastor Kerry Cottage Himhurst Tammany Hall

Sauerkraut Prices Seen to Rise After Drought

At the National Kraut Manufacturers Association annual meeting in Chicago on August 12 reports warned drought has reduced output and a crop shortage is certain. Executives will determine the feasibility of raising prices for next winter.

Empire City Chicago National Kraut Manufacturers’ S Association National Kravt Association

Prime for Big Regatta at Gard River Meet

Fourteen evants are entered from 30 clubs including Canada for a two day regatta on the Connecticut river. Senior and intermediate events feature four oared shells, doubles and singles with a championship race. Notable entrants include Harry Bennett of Springfield Boat Club and Frank D Greer, Fred Shepherd, and Donands Miller of New York. Toronto clubs cannot attend due to rail issues. other participants include West Philadelphia St. Louis Tank Boat Minnesota Vesper and Chicago Tribune reports.

Springfield Mass Canada Connecticut Harry Bennett Springfield Boat Club Phua Frank D. Greer Fred Shepherd Donands Miller New You New You. Eiine Raves Hean Uotil Single Ecu Toronto West Philadelphia St. Louis Tank Boat Club Minnesota Heat Glug

Equity and Bankruptcy Dockets Navigate Federal Courts

The record lists multiple cases across Equity, Bankruptcy, Circuit, and Probate Courts in Washington DC. Notable items include testimony orders in Jones v Jones, trust confirmed in Waters v Prosise, alimony arrears in Halbrook v Holbrook, and probate matters for Harvey, Jones, Eichner, Queen, Evans, and others. Also shows a bankruptcy petition for Roger Q. M. Maloney and various real estate conveyances, with detailed attorney names and bond amounts.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court No. I Banierd Umer Ve. Turner Fountain Peyton W. C. Matt Gordon & Gordon Crandal Mackey P. J. Ryan Bankruptcy Court Justice Barnant Roger Q. M. Maloney HR. H. Onear J. BR. Shields Cirguty Court Justice Barnard Burns Plaintia C Sullivan Elma L Harvey H. M. Harvey A. Keefer Walter Jones Jeasie Jones Thomas L. Jones Magdalena Eichner Bichael A. Mess B. L Christiaan C. Queen Sullivey W. J. Lambert Thomas Evans Anna Adams Borrow George C. Gartman Thomas Paxton P. B. Ray William H. Johnson Thomas L. Bohannon Frederick Eichelberger Thomas Norwood Robert W. Falls Atterhy Joseph A. Burkart Malvina V. Rabe Will Fed Atterney Eugene Sweeney A. FL Rebecca Nichols Thomas Walker Thomas Walker; Bond, 3300. Attorney, ‘Thomann Walker James H. McGhmi Hamilton, Colbert, Yerken & Hamilton Amp M. Grace P. A. Milord

Deeds of Rust in Sparse City Block Subdivisions

A fragmented OCR listing property deeds across multiple city blocks and squares. Names include Emanuel Jackson, James Berry, William H. Sarton, Rose H. Lord, Kennedy Broz Inc, and Kate Van Mater, with various securing of buildings and lots. Amounts cited range from 4200 to 3200, detailing terms like years and percent semiannual payments.

Emanuel Jackson Etta Prank J Diewdonne James Berry Connecticut Avenue Terrace Smith D.gordon Fulton Gordon William V. Mahorty Emanuel Spelch Harry Howenstein Wwecare Louents A. Hayden Square Moner Sinsheimer Nudalpy WB Behrend Levi J. David Eure Amnon Berend Roger Maloney Moy Ce Freath Chenberkin Robert W. Wells George P Yasathy Peter Bey H. Sarton Charles H. Stanley George W. Waters Laurel Associs Kate van Matre Blix van Metra Fred B. Ihadex Charlys G. Muir Jane EL Minor Rosedale and Isherwood Kete L Catherine Wollsoa Bralnard Parker and Pred Caldren Shaeph A. Roth Mary Mawhinney American Security, and Trust Company Soouronal Savings Sod Trust Company

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