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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1908

Page

8

Purslane and Forsythe Filly Dominate Saratoga Races

At Saratoga on August 13 J. E. Seagram's Purslane 8 to 5 won the Amsterdam Selling Brakes at a mile. Forsythe's Feanne D Arc 7 to 1 led early and won the 7 furlong handicap by a length and a half. Westbury and Dreamer placed, Ramrod won the steeplechase. The Gardener and Incognito also scored in other events with Miss Kearney taking the Walden 3-year-olds race.

Epersal Washington Post Saratoga J. E. Seagram Purslane Amsterdam Pp. Whitney Fanor Alauda Fancy Monocle F. A. Forsythe H. P. Whitney Westbury John Sanford Zidrinche Dreamer Ramrod Paddy Hararod Ang 50 Gardener 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 Kelly Sanapiner Wore Inevettite 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 King Fittitoy

Winners in Saratoga Fort Erie Seattle racing card

Report of race results from Saratoga Fort Erie and Seattle shows winners like Deanne d Arc and Ramrold with odds and placements. Notes discuss contenders such as The Gardener and Snake Mary, plus remarks on future races and a rumored new track in Michigan near Chicago with names of prominent western racing men.

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 Derante Michigan Chicago Deblud Verture

Racing Not Interesting At Washington Post Meet

The visiting element seemed dull to regulars as the Washington Post meeting produced tame racing with unsatisfactory finishes. Judge Dike's equity ruling eased concerns, and officials hoped for smoother fall meetings while Sheriff Bradley’s supporters anticipated briefing the governor in Albany. Miss Kearney won the closing event, sparking chatter about a long-standing racing record, and Furslane’s owner faced a costly retention after a bid at $1,008.

Washington Post New York Kings County Jockey Club Judge Dike Bradley Ike Albany Miss Kearney John E. Maddern Rovers

Fort Erie Race Day Results Read Like A Record Book

The lengthy results list skins the forties era dirt track with multiple races. J H Reed aboard Kennedy and Ben Howe among others top early events while Pan De Noyles Marmoreau Snake Mary and Edgeley lead notable three year old and maidens contests. Thoroughbred names and outfits appear with times and betting odds across six races, highlighting winners and place getters in dense archival racing notation.

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

Racing Entries at Saratoga Amid Varied Handicaps

A crowded program at Saratoga outlines first through seventh races with long lists of entries. Notable horses include High Private, Mad man, Obdurate, Rostrum, Summer Night, Sally, Zipango, Fultonville, Adriana, Gowan, Stamina, Inferno, Court Lady, Plume, Harlin, Funeh, Lon Maytag, Hing Thistle, Cosmopolitan, Nat B, Aunt Ros, Aunt Ros appears among selling and handicap races, with multiple weights and odds spread across six to seven furlong and mile distances.

Saratoga High Private Sea Clit Clacktorn Lady Bedford Maumite Ogemah Sally Cal. White Sir Toddington Turtonas Fultonville Adriana Gowan Big Deorge Jublee Jugeins Woodcraft Thomas Calhoun Glaucis Sanguine Wdear Venever Hawiwing Cheek Arondaci Escheo Westmore Helen Harvey Ayoani Midshipman Rasy Harlin Funeh Chlef Brandt Stokes Bar Selling Speight Silver Jennie Nita R Lady Heanor Mawcon Pont Lace Dorothy Webb Sainspovai Lower Beauty Tenarett Chancellor Tony Hart Crsolin Little Wally Konat Picktime Sam Palmer Devanton Wambore Coatcutter Philosopher Hambax Arweight Leonard Tom Reid Console Hing Thistle Almandine Cosmopolitan Imboden Nat B Nancy Usury Matddor Aunt Ros Miss Marjorie Little Minnie Miss Catesby Baldur Listerine Coyinne Helen B Istella C

Athletes Give Exhibition At Queenstown

Queenstown August 1 officials report several London Olympic competitors staged an on shore exhibition at the promenade quay. Records fell in multiple events Ralph Rose of San Francisco set a new mark in the shot put Walsh of Canada raised the weight throw record and John Flanagan of the Irish American Athletic Club set a record in the 56 pound weight event. Sailing today for New York were John J Hayes of the Irish American Athletic Club who won the marathon and M J Ryan and J B Taylor of the same club.

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

Eastern pair Wright and Little defeat Southern champions in doubles

Eastern champions Beals C. Wright and Raymond D. Tattle beat Southern duo 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 dominated with sharp serves and cross court shots as Winston struggled against weak partner play and nerves. The win advances Wright and Little to face Emerson Weidner in the next round for a Newport national title shot.

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

Clothier Narrowly Wins Semifinal in Meadow Club Tennis

At Southampton on August 3 J D B Jones Robert Leroy W F Johnson and W J Clothier advanced to the lawn tennis singles semifinals. Clothier survived a windy match against R E B Palmer while Johnson outclassed F C Inman and Jones defeated H W Slocum. Leroy edged H W Westfall two sets to one and in doubles Hinck and He beat Slocum Jack and Westfall 6 8 6 3 6 4. Johnson and Clothier beat Palmer and Wizane 6 4 6 6 4 6 4. 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 in Marblehead Yacht Race Cup Challenge

Avenger captures the cup in a tight finish at Marblehead as Istalena loses by nine seconds. The fleet of nineteen yachts, racing from Wood End to Half Way Rock, posts fast times under a southwest wind. Queen and Vigilant also post quick times in schooner and yawl classes, with Vigilant beating Westamo by four minutes eighty two seconds.

Hamrod Paddy Liverpools 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 Of Shipping Horses To Buenos Aires

Special to The Washington Post. James R. Keene denies plans with James B. Haggin to ship twenty yearlings and two-year-olds to Buenos Aires for sale at auction, not racing in his interests. He flatly rejects leasing Balaton Lodge and says he will race in America next year and keep Castleton Stud.

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

Crowded Pocomoke Fair Day Ends Smoothly Amid Big Turnout

In Pocomoke Maryland on August 13 a throng of about 15 000 attended the third day of the fair. Surges of visitors came from Virginia Delaware and Maryland as horse races heated up with Billy Prince losing to John White after a collision with May Case. Miss Lillian Hoffman performed on two horses Roman style in 59 seconds.

Washington Post Pocomoke Pocomoke Fair Virginia Delaware Maryland Billy Prince May Case Bull John White Bill Prince Lillian Hoffman Troetting Inc White Mangherty Bily Prince Bully Troilie Welliver May Gare Street Maxis Hiness 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 Promises Relief From Nervous Breakdown and Stress

Dr Miles Nervine is advertised as restoring nervous energy and rebuilding the frail system. A testimonial from J H Hershey of Lititz, Pennsylvania recounts a wife near death from nervous prostration two years earlier who recovered after using the product, now thriving.

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

Front Royal Horse Show Closes With Packed Grounds and Upsets

The Front Royal VA show ends in strong attendance as heavyweight hunters shine and Odd Sox is disqualified in the farmers' flat race, with Jack London taking the top prize. Bookmakers are ruled off the track amid lively jumps and crowd-pleasing antics including a dog following a rider over jumps.

Jack London Washington Post Front Royal Odd- Sox Kitty Jack London

Richmond Wins Fourth In-a Row Over Portsmouth

Special to The Washington Post Richmond Virginia August 13 Portsmouth errors in the seventh inning produced four Richmond runs sealing a 6 to 5 victory. Quinn, Lawrence, Stinson and Sandherr led the offense as Richmond built on timely hits and solid defense to prevail in the regional clash.

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 Wameanswer Roanoke Lynchburg Bera King Sweensy Pate Runkle Wallace Mmaley iBentley Painter Shaffer Hs McMahon Jkunkin Byrd Bowen Armstrong Hooker MccGhea Walace Reynolds Bontley Lohr Kunlite Hy Reynolés Schumann Wita Bentley Latt Eanoke Lynthburg Hendeger

Hart to Fight O Brien at Armory in September

Special to The Washington Post Hartford to face O Brien in a twelve round catchweight bout at the Armory A A in Boston on September 35 O Brien plans to weigh about 165 pounds and Hart about 190 pounds This will be O Brien s first ring appearance outside Philadelphia since a disputed loss to Burns Hart plans training in Kentucky and retirement years ago including a prior win over Jack Johnson Alderman Dan Donnelley expected to be the third man in the ring

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 Unable To Attend Celebration In New York

New York Aug 1 The President cannot attend the London Olympic celebration but will greet American athletes at Oyster Bay in a letter to the reception committee He approves honorary presidency and may visit the team In Oyster Bay Gov Hughes offers National Guard parade participation The Majestic arrives with twelve athletes including John C Carpenter who defends his disqualification for alleged unfair tactics Carpenter claims no contact with Halswelle and cites witnesses to support his water incident account followed by teammates Forrest Smithson Rector Hillman Cooke Burroughs 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 KOs Two Foes in One Ring Showdown

Special to The WaSssmeescue from Boston reports Bill Papke delivering brutal quick knockouts to Johnny Carrol of New York and Frank Mantell of Providence in back to back six round bouts. Carrol falls repeatedly, referee stops after Mantell’s rapid downing ends the second bout. Mantell also knocked out, in a spectacle described as ludicrous and brutal.

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

Attell Moran Featherweight Title Fight Set After Coin Flip

A coin flip settled terms for the Attell Moran featherweight title fight planned for August 13. Referee Jack Welsh will oversee a 23 round bout in New York after a stubborn dispute. Moran agreed to 3 rounds, Attell to 2 hours, both agreeing on 122 pounds four hours before faceoff with a 60 40 purse split in favor of the winner.

Washington Post Franciscs Attell-Moran Jack Welsh Areferee Moran Attell

Tony Pastor Improves After Nervous Breakdown Illness

Veteran actor and theatrical manager Tony Pastor, bedridden at Kerry Cottage in Himhurst since Monday, showed improvement tonight. The illness, linked to business losses and stress over renewing his Tammany Hall theater lease, follows a period of poor health and age-related fragility, with a two day semiconscious state before today’s rally.

Washington Post New York Tony Pastor Kerry Cottage Himhurst Tammany Hall

Kraut Prices Seen Rising After Drought Hit Crop

At the National Kraut Manufacturers Association annual meeting in Chicago discussions centered on a predicted crop shortage caused by a severe drought. If plans proceed, sauerkraut could become a luxury next winter as executives weigh the feasibility of higher prices.

Chicago National Kraut Manufacturers’ S Association National Kravt Association

Prime for Big Regatta in Springfield with 14 Events

Springfield August 18 Fourteen oarsmen from 30 clubs across the country and Canada prepare for the National Regatta on the Connecticut River over two days. Events include senior and intermediate fours, doubles, singles, and eight-oared shells with crews arriving from Philadelphia St Louis Minnesota and Chicago. Toronto clubs will miss due to rail issues.

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 Court notes and probate filings in DC legal record

Legal notices from the Equity, Bankruptcy, Circuit, and Probate Courts listing testimony orders, dismissals, alimony arrears, estates granted, guardianship borrowings, wills admitted, probate petitions, and real estate transfers across DC jurisdictions with numerous named parties, attorneys, and bond amounts. The dense docket includes judgments by default, trust confirmations, receivers, and notices in land conveyances across multiple DC neighborhoods.

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 and Property Claims in City Squares

A garbled OCR listing numerous real estate transactions across city squares and streets. Names such as Emanuel Jackson, James Berry, William Mahorty, and Rose H. Lord appear along with securing loans to various building associations. Amounts range from 4200 to 3200, with terms common to three years and semiannual interest.

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 Brainard Parker and Pred Caldren Shaeph A. Roth Mary Mawhinney American Security, and Trust Company Soouronal Savings Sod Trust Company

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