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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
8
Jack Atkin clinched the Mount Vernon Handicap by a neck over Tileing, with Courageous a close third after a masterly ride by Butler. Tileing finished just behind the winner, as Bad News breezed home in the second race at 1 to 6.
Prohibitive favorite Jack Atkin won the Mount Vernon handicap by a neck after a bungling ride. The race featured strong performances from Neel Sandai and others, with tight margins among top finishers and notable efforts by stablemates Churchill and Fashion Piatt in a crowded program at Empire City.
The report covers multiple race results at Empire City and other tracks. It notes Browns Most Timely Hitter with leased horses from Clarence H Mackay, Butler riding at Hot Springs and Western tracks, and a finish where Tyling loses by a neck to Nutter and Jack Atkin. Wise Mason wins the first race, Newcastle stable colors appear with President Butter cheering Andrew Miller, Charles Edward’s collapse after a workout, and Don Henrique winning the last race. It also mentions Bad News lame after second race, Dubois benefiting from Don Henrique, and trainer changes involving T P Hayes and Raleigh Colston. The piece notes Robert Cooper’s strong fifth race performance and the Monocle versus Robert Cooper sprint, with possible profits and a “sure thing” being spoiled in the process.
Promoter Curley Brown pitched a winter race track project in Jacksonville to horsemen amid reports of local investors taking half the stock. Brown said New Orleans tracks closed by recent legislation will not be challenged legally and a Fort Erie meeting draws large crowds with over 10 000 daily attendees and 45 bookmakers active. Promoters Cella Condon Madigan Stewart and others are highlighted for upcoming ventures as jockey John McMillan is noted in a rider’s first schooling.
Charles McDermott of Philadelphia wins the 218 trot and 220 trot aboard Mercury and Mamie Jackson in the second intercity harness race meet at Belmont matn track Wilmington hosts four victories for Philadelphia. Lena Lo bom by Silver Hei wins the 212% trot, while Jack Gillman takes the 216 pace. The day features a disputed 22d trot starter and a mixed outcome for Wilmington.
At Marlboro Maryland Aug 19 the Southern Maryland Fair Association hosted a premier racing card drawing about 2000 spectators. Kushan won the 2:18 trot with strong finishes, Russell G topped the 2:34 pace, and The Widow led the one mile dash for $150 purse despite heavy odds.
Lynchburg Va August 19 Lynchburg reversed form and beat Richmond 2 to 1 in a tight pitchers battle. Hooker doubled scoring Revelle and Bowen for the decisive runs as the visitors error prone defense aided the Lynchburg win. Revelle and Verneulle pitched for Lynchburg and Richmond respectively in a one run contest at the field.
Special to The Washington in Haston Md Aug 39 records a large crowd at day two of the Talbot County Fair and Race Meet with about 6000 attendees. Three events plus unfinished yesterday's 235 trot saw eight heats trotted. weather improved track conditions. Races included pacing and trotting purses, with several horses named and officials remaining the same.
In Düsseldorf on August 19 Dr Emanuel Lasker defeated Dr Tarrasch in 41 moves to take a commanding lead in the eight game series for the German chess championship. Tarrasch, who opened with a Spanish, sacrificed a bishop and a pawn but failed to press the attack as Lasker countered strongly and forced resignation on move forty seven. Lasker also won the preceding game, giving him a 2-0 lead in the match.
Horse race card from Fort Erie lists multiple races with heavy OCR errors. Curlonga Atonite wins the first race for 2 year olds at 6 furlongs, with Santa Vieno and Lilabeth Harwood among the top placers sharing the terse, crowded result notes.
Fifty plus entries list for Empire City with 3 year olds and up racing at 1185 feet. Notable horses include Bonnie Bud Rosine The Squire and King Cobukt with varying weights. Second race covers two year olds in 6 furlongs with Fillies and participants Cnttard Pappla and Bay Queen Greenhow. Continuous card features handicap and selling races with multiple named horses and weights, including Magier Robert Falendand Beaucaiy and Golden Penny among others.
In a July 18 meet between an Irish American team and Scotland the Irish Americans won seven of eleven events. Wins included Melvin W. Shephard in the half mile, Lawson Robertson in the 100 yards, 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 broad jump, and Lee J. Talbott in the hammer. Scotland's Jamieson won the mile, Young the quarter, Nicolson beat Talbott in weight putting, Duncan of the local team won the four mile run with George V Henday fourth. no records set.
Willam J Clothier, former national champion, advances to the semifinals of the national singles after defeating Raymond D Little 6-2 6-2. The victory tightens the top half of the draw with Beals C Wright and William Connell also winning earlier rounds. Alexander remains Clothier's likely semifinal opponent as the tournament progresses toward Saturday decisions.
Hamburg Belle defeated Spanish Queen in the Gakland trotting stake at Hudson River Driving Park. Hamburg Belle set a new track record with a 2:06 1/4 first heat and shared the fastest times in subsequent heats, winning the event by a half length.
Winchester defeats Fredericksburg 11 to 0 as Linthicum allows fourteen hits while Johnson and Cantwell limit the visitors to three. Cy McDonald and Cantwell lead Winchester batting. Marshall makes standout catch for Fredericksburg. Game duration about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Heavy seas caused judges to lose buoys as Columbia Yacht Club led but passed 2 miles off course after the third buoy drifted. Race declared no race and final contest moved to tomorrow on the same course with Jackson Park close behind. wind favors Columbia earlier but elements cost the lead.
Special to The Washington Four Manassas Virginia will hold athletic games near the town on Wednesday August 26 starting at 9 o clock. This first organized exhibition in the county appears promising with events including flat races 100 yard dash and various obstacle and bicycle races plus a horse tournament with saddle bridle and spurs as prizes.
London Aug 13 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 preliminaries in the United States. They will go to New York on the Lucania on August 2.
A Washington Post report notes a croquet final at Montgomery Country Club won by William I Talbott over Mrs Talbott 32 to 3. It describes earlier rounds and a tennis tournament with mixed doubles and singles events, led by William H Talbott as referee and organizer.
Chicago golfer Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater wins the Western junior golf championship at Westward Links defeating Albert Zickel of Riverside Golf Club 0 up and 9 to play after a windy 36 hole event. Evans posted a 74% in the morning as Zickel trailed by eight with Stanton of Kent Country Club defeating Frank Adams in another final.
Judge Mulloway fined Mrs. Alice Capp ten dollars and costs for disorderly conduct near the Gayety Theater after she and friends caused a disturbance while in fashionable dress and occupying a car horn. He warned that even well behaved women can invite insult with such public actions. Henry McCrea, US Army lieutenant, wills his estate to his widow Caroline H. McCrea with Philadelphia cousin Frank M. Wirgman named as an executor.
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