Jack Atkin Wins Mount Vernon Handicap by a Neck
Jack Atkin wins the Mount Vernon Handicap by a neck following a masterly ride from Butler. Tileing finishes a neck back as Courageous wins in the same meeting, with bad News breezing home in the second race at 1 to 6.
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Jack Atkin
Tileing
Butler
Mount Vernon
Ltd
Hie
John & McMillan
Heavon Lath
Tal Yorke
Newcastle
Wise Mason
Dusers
Wtania Otto L
Wis
Minnocle
Cimbal
Tod
Don Linique Ita
Arid
Piakri T
Galipenet
Neware
Witay
Butler Sled
Andre Canoron
Patho Plate
Burien
Dubois
Don Hnrique
Hastings
Mount Vernon Handicap Upset at Empire City Track
Jack Atkin, strong favorite, won the Mount Vernon handicap by a neck after a bungled ride. Neel Sandai, 20 to 1, passed Atkin in the homestretch as Water and Butler also contended in a chaotic, tightly settled finish at Empire City, with several horses in close pursuit and a turbulent final stretch.
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Washington Post
New York
dJack Atkin
Mount Vernon
Empre City
Otter
Jack Arkin
Borer
Himnor
Wootter
Neel Sandais
Jack Aten
Wootraaigis
Jack Atkin
Fyenap Brat Moohy
Butler
Iit
Paul
Ty Satter
Hatoitte
Jack Athin
Tilemg
Lee Seule
Gneck
Chick
Clarence H. Mackay
Hot Springs
Nutter
Tyling
New Florida Track Promoter Seeks Horsemen Investment
Promoter Curley Brown visits the Empire track in Washington to recruit horsemen for a proposed winter race track at Jacksonville Florida. He reports local business leaders offering half the stock, aiming to shift racing away from California venues.
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Eraltn Tre Washingto
New York
Curley Brown
Dmpire
Jacksonville
Flo Brown
California
Florida
Brown
New Orleans
Philadelphia Horses Dominate Intercity Harness Meet Wins Four of Five
Philadelphia driver Charles McDermott wins two trotts Mercury and Mamie Jackson while Philadelphia horses take four of five events at Wilmington half mile track. Lena Lo bom and Star Dillon also figure among multiple placing horses. Weak competition from Wilmington prompted speculation Philadelphia may not race here again.
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Charles McDermott
Quaker
Mercury
Mamie Jackson
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Belmont
Jack Gillman
Gulman
Washington
Delaware Horse Show Association
Road Drivers Association
Pennsylvania
Star Dillon
Baron Dillon
William Silver
Aberdeen
Tus
Gen T Coleman du Pont
Republican National Executive Committee
Little Lady
Philadely
Emda
Willwington
Lena I
D M Golder
Westchester
Willliington
Milton
Koblet
Bony
Gordon
Whilwington
Worrilow
John G
John G Cave
Laver
Preetor
Silver Hei
Connells
Bedelte
James
Ell Philadelp
Palladelphila
Mauger
Rex B
Gaorslowlts
Philadephia
Gililewnod
Charles McDennott
Wilemington
Eves
George J Richm
Piiladelphia
Hassel Case
Sta Dillon
William Silver Wilminger
Melinae
Charters Mc-Dermott
Young
Barnhart
Paul Connelly
Anagelpuia
Connelly
C du Pont
Wittam
George J Blehm
Philadeleta
Racing at Marlboro Delivers Fast Show on Heavy Track
At Marlboro Maryland on August 19 the Southern Maryland Fair Assn stage produced the finest racing seen with about 2,000 spectators. Kushan led in the first race with heats 2:30 and 2:24 while Judge McKenny and Montana trailed. Russell G. won the second race beating Bessie Bradstreet who took later heats. The final one mile dash saw Widow lead from the start as Goldcoin pursued, with a 1:46 time on a heavy track and Congress finishing third. starter George Shelthorn timed the event finished.
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Washington Post
Upper
Marlboro
Southern Maryland Fair Association
IG Sanders
Harry Madden
G. L. Geodacre
Brightwood
Lee
Kushan
Judge McHenny
Judge McKenny
Montana
Nara
Bessie Bradstreet
L. G. Ludwig
Arlington
Russell G
Enb Abel
Leonardtown
Russell
Bradstreet
Shammal
Brerd
Russell G . Bares
Hende Laseie
Grace
A. K. Sanders
Congress
Little Boots
Chaplain
Foxy
George Shelthorn
Lynchburg Triumph Over Richmond 2 1 In Pitchers Battle
Lynchburg Va August 19 Lynchburg reversed form to beat Richmond 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel. Revelle allowed few hits while Hooker's double supplied the decisive run as Lynchburg capitalized on Richmond errors and timely hitting.
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Richmond
Snecal
Washington Post
Lynchburgs
Lynchburg
Tson
Revelle
Hooker
Lanehberg
Richmond Abhoab Ard
Bia
Biagzo Lowen
D Maunaler
Oo Schuman Rf
Wélenson
Booker
Yj Sandherr
Swedey
Ftitman
Oo Wallace
Stenson
Hooker Sretineo
Byrd Stalen
Seharan Korkpstrick
Lipe
Timon
Janunburg
Bowen
Byrd
Kirkpatrick
Verneulle
Varneut
Middleburg
Warrenton
Middlebure
Hope
Devine
Curtiss
White
Berlin
Talbot County Fair Draws Record Crowd at Easton Meet
Special to The Washington from Haston Md reports a record crowd of about 6,000 for the Talbot County Fair Association second day. Three races on the card plus an unfinished trotting event from yesterday. weather improved track conditions. Officials identical to yesterday. purses paid at 25, 13, and 7 percent. Several trotting and pacing finals contested, with results and standings listed, road cart event carried to tomorrow.
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Washington
Haston
Talbot County Fair Association
Talbot County
Paterday
Mars Care
Bom
Wilson
Tee Bra
Mavie Elaess
Chim
Reaves
Emma Gbm
Barnes
Andy
Rathelly
Leon Rusel
Hares
Tavene
A. HO Tyson
Bat Alta Bowas
Dyer
Tima
Gorbim
Peter Cuse
Allen
Alexiac
Bmi
Gobnson
Lady Russet
Lecoupte
Addie H
B'M
J Hom
Bik S
Mallsiens
Dr Duke
Pik G
Shreve
Reeves
Talbot
E. Lecomptel
Bae Talbot County
Rathell
Matthews
Rector
Autenberrs
Gien
Stevens
Trixie G
Gale
Lasker Takes Second Match in Chess Championship
In Duesseldorf on August 19, Dr Emanuel Lasker won the second game of the eight game series for the world chess championship. Tarrasch opened with a Spanish, gained a strong attack but Lasker countered, sacrificed a bishop, and after a lengthy struggle, Tarrasch resigned on move forty six. Lasker also won the first game completed yesterday, as Marshall won the German Chess Union event ahead of the Lasker-Warmath match attention.
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Duesseldorf
Emanuel Lasker
Ailch
Tarrasch
Nuremberg
Lasker
Jarrasch
New York
Tarraach
Arrash
Dr. Lasker
Marshall
German Chess Union
Fort Erie Horse Races Results Summary
Results from Fort Erie show multiple races for different age groups. Winners include Curlonga Atonite in the first race for 2 year olds, Coutender in the third, and Goestast in the seventh. Several horses and jockeys were listed with times and placements, along with several non-winning positions across the day.
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Louise Tus
Santa Vieno
Pippin
McCormik
M Ssus
Aliss Crutenaen
Woodside
leLec
Wally
Steve ‘Lane
McAlliater
Coutender
Lilgabeth Harwood
Turd Tia
Empire City Race Entries Featured Multiple Turfs and Names
Daily entries list numerous horses across age classes with prize figures and odds. Notable names include Bonnie Bud Rosine i The Squire in Mombaswa Gowama Quent Margaret King Cobukt Pere sione Nimbus Don Entique Tom McGrath Butasuiga Oxford Gaibue King Commoner Magier Robert Falendand Golden Penni Tale The Squire Quee s Warguerite Mum bess a Ming and more across six races including handicaps selling and claiming events.
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Empire City
Piest Rao
Mac& and
Goldengs
Elling
Bonnie Bud
Rosine i
Squire
Mombaswa
Tipping
Quent Margaret
Cnttard
Itosenen
King Cobukt
Ib Peresione
Nimbus
Don Entique
Jo Aexet
Ria'ts
Tom McGrath
Butasuiga
Haihel
Oxford
Gaibue & Powth Taue
Wehefield
Tartielino
Ifrar
Dik Bo
Col White
Teakstone
George G Wid
Irish American Athletes Triumph over Scotland in Meet
In an August 18 match, the Irish American team won seven of eleven events against Scotland. Winners included Melvin W. Shephard in the half mile, Lawson Robertson in the 100 yard, R Cloughan in the 22 yard dashes, Merry Porter in the high jump, C Bacon in the 120 yard hurdles, Daniel J. Kelly in the running broad jump, and Lee J. Talbott in the hammer throw. Scotland’s Jamieson won the mile, Young the quarter, Nicolson the weight put, and Duncan of the local team took the four mile. No records were set.
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Scotland
Melvin W. Shephard
Lawson Robertson
R Cloughan
Merry Porter
C. ¥. Bacon
Daniel J. Kelly
Lee J. Talbott
Jamieson
J. P Sullivan
Harvey W Cohen
Young
J. B. Taylor
Nicolson
Talbott
Duncan
George V Henday
Clothier Wins to Reach Semifinals in National Tennis Championship
Willam J. Clothier, former national champion, reached the semifinals after defeating Raymond D. Little 6-2 6-2. The match highlighted a day of late starts and many defaults as the tournament advanced to the fourth round. Frederick B. Alexander won 6-0 6-3 1 over R. H. Pearson, shaping a likely Clothier vs Alexander semifinal, with Saturday as the decisive day. Wright dominated the lower bracket, beating Connell 0-6 1-6 2-6, while Clothier pressed Little into errors with precise placement and net play.
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Washington Post
Newport
Brl
Willam J. Clothier
Clothier
Raymond D. Little
Little
Beals C. Wright
Longwood
Frederick B Alexander
Alexander
R. H. Pearson
Palung
Wiliam l Connell
Connell
Deuce
Wright
Clathier
Petter
Hamburg Belle beats Spanish Queen in 2:13 trotting stake
Hamburg Belle defeated Spanish Queen in the Gakland 2:13 trotting stake at Hudson River Driving Park, setting a new track record of 2:01 4 in the first heat, with two subsequent heats in 2:07 or faster. Alceste faded in the third heat while Vandetta overtook to win, as Vandalia and other entries competed in the three heats, plus results from other local races.
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Poughkerpsie
Hamburg Bele
Hudson River
Andrews
Hamburg Belle
Spanih Queen
Durfee de
Carlokin
Wild Bring
Ad Wilkes
Ritchey
Wwe
MoBrino
William
Tat Haysn
Lesiie Waterman
McDonald
Mss
Geogia
Gerrity
Lady of Manor
Murphy
Thomas
Laurentia Bow
Innes
Follager
Virginia Bog
Hudson Valley
Vandalia
Electro Bento Alceste
Bonnie Way
Magma
Bie
aieCarthy
Geers
Lasette
Burgess
Peter Br G
C&x
Hamburg
Geriokin
Orb
Tease
Prince
Pr H Axteliay
Hr Om
Hy Axworths
Simmons
Macer
Geeran GieHenry
Penn
Cheeseman
Berndedotte
Winchester shuts out Fredericksburg 11 to 0 in three straight wins
In Winchester on August 19, Linthicum pitched poorly for Fredericksburg as Winchester defeats them 11 to 0. Cy McDonald and Cantwell starred for Winchester while Marshall made a remarkable catch for Fredericksburg’s visitors. Johnson and Cantwell combined for best relief as the hosts take the third straight win.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Fredericksburg
Linthicum
Johnson
Cantwell
Cyanaama
Marshall
Friksturg
Brown
Linthewm
Baker
Menefee
M'Donataib
Pilest
Duggas
Yrankiin
Dolson
Wright
Manning
M'Donalairt
Mareball
Uschelter
di Bauman
Cy McDonald
Duggan
Dalton
Don McDonald
Dutty
Dugend
Hite
Jothgon
Haila
Linthieum
Bares
Dodd
Schetler
Predaricksburg
McDonald
Baker tCy
Wincheater
Balle
Mit
Yacht Race Called Off After Heavy Seascast Adrift Buoys
In Chicago Aug 19 heavy seas cast adrift the third buoy and cost Columbia Yacht Club with Lipton cup in this afternoon’s race. Columbia and Jackson Park led but passed 2 miles off course after the buoy loss. judges called no race and final race to be sailed tomorrow on the same course.
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Chicago
Columbia
Columbia Yacht Club
Jackson Park
Ted
Cleveland
Olin
la Ritar
Sinots Athletic Club
Manassas VA to Host Inaugural County Athletic Meet
Special to The Washington Four reports athletic games to be held near Manassas on Wednesday August 26 starting at 9 o clock. First organized county exhibition promises strong turnout with events including ¾ mile flat race 100 yard dash 1½ mile flat race Manassas championship flat race 1½ miles obstacle races bicycle races wheelbarrow and sack races shoe race tug of war and a horse tournament with saddle bridle and spurs as prizes.
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Washington
Manassas
English lawn tennis champions sail for United States
London reports M J G Ritchie the Olympic lawn tennis champion and St Cc Parke the Irish champion have been chosen by the English Lawn Tennis Association to represent Great Britain in the Dwight D. Cup prelude. They depart for New York on the Lucania on August 29.
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America
London
M. J. G. Ritchie
Talbott Victor In Finals In Tennis At Montgomery Club
Opening to The Washington Post Rockville Md Aug 19 a croquet tournament at Montgomery Country Club ends with William I Talbott defeating Mrs Talbott 32 to 3. The tennis schedule follows with multiple men and mixed doubles pairings including Randolph Talbott Julian Whiting Osgood Holmes and Dr Fred Henderson among participants. Prizes will be awarded to winners in both events under referee William H Talbott.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Mds
Montgomery Country Club
William I. Talbott
Talbott
James B. Adama
Willis L. Moore
William H. Talbott
Randolph Mason
Rose Henderson
Marie Jones
Mortimer
Hall
Adams
Miss Henderson
Julian Whiting
Randolph Talbott
Osgood Holmes
Thomas M Talbott
Fred Henderson
Roy Warfield
Somerville Dawson
William Hi
Telbott
Bomerville
Fred’ Henderson
Mins Biarle
Julien Whiting
Alnutt
Mra Glascott
Evans Golf Champion Crowned In Western Junior
Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater Golf Club Chicago won the Western junior golf championship at Westward Links defeating Albert Zickel of Riverside Golf Club 0 up and 9 to play in the 36 holes. Evans led with a 74% first round as a northeast wind gusted while Philip Stanton of Kent Country Club Grand Rapids beat Frank Adams of Westward.
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Chicago
Charles Evans, Jr
Edgewater Golf Club
Westward Tialinks
Albert Zickel
Riverside Golf Club
Evans
Ziekel
Philip Stanton
Kent Country Club
Grand Rapids
Frank Adams
Woman Fined and Lectured by Judge Mulloway
Judge Mulloway fined Mrs. Alice Capp ten dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct near the Gayety Theater after a Saturday night disturbance. Dressed fashionably and with friends she occupied an automobile tooting its horn to the crowd. The wife of the proprietor of The Ettile Thirsty at 1017 Seventh street, she was told such conduct could insult respectable women. Henry McCrea, U S Army lieutenant, left his widow Caroline H. McCrea and Philadelphia cousin Frank M. Wirgman as executors in his will filed for probate yesterday describing the estate to his widow.
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Alice Capp
Copp
Lisie
Seventh Street
Enry McCrea
United States Army
Caroline H. McCrea
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