Countless Wins Auron Handicap At Saratoga In Tight Finish
Countless ridden by Koerner wins the Auron handicap by a head at Saratoga after Martinez the favorite leads to the final furlong. Hampton Court places second with Martinez third, in a race card featuring multiple thoroughbred starts and notable times and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinez
Hampton Court
Saratoga
N. Y
Countless
Koerner
Davis
Andleherrt
Poweray
Wen Scarpia
Kuerrar
Ate
Belle Mawr
Tuamasy
Haran Tevkau
Acumen
Starvey E. Gallk
Slave
Sam Weller
Bly Furonge Rockvile
Stanger
Rory Band
Berond
Kego Miduitagani
Jadasette
Gaunrer
Dr Duennes
Fultes Honers Turner
Helene
Miles Tennie Kelso
Evan
iHeiberty
Thamans
Montgomery
Lady Bether
Ery Johnson
Aea
Bxehau
Thomass
Torstad
Pastis
Tod
Timo
Bhattle
Kre
Layminster
Rawerrre
Pretend
Tyaa Bo Bua
Sam Te
Aut
Czar
Dreamer
Prince
Ale Ran
Hacesfor Baege
Thomas
Boa
Lote Bowen
Ted
Tone
Lad Rpin Maerie
Mise Jie Charmeress
Traderbacin Ts
Turf Entries From a Day at the Races
A readable yet garbled listing covers six races for turf meet action. Entries include horses such as Van mm, Toy, Boy, Florimel, Rag man, Comedienne, Madeline L, Merry. It lists weights and odds amid unclear spellings for the first race and notes several entries across the remaining races including steeplechase, selling, and Adirondack stakes with numerous horse names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delli
van mm
Toy, Boy
Lavolatile
Florimel
Jeanie d’Arc
George W. Lebolt
May Ames
Ragman
Comedienne
Big Stick
Fatcade
Ed Ball
Wonlasia
Om Melton
Cohore
Colinet
Madeline L
Merry. Koight
Aunt Jule
Diebold
Stoure
Shove
Ward
Sebastian
Glandore
Duncraggin
Athanio
Lizaro
Henry Munro
Aster d'Or
Brasken Ray
Blue Tie
Shamrock
Adirondack
Semprolus
Meridian
Foofot
Watervale
Textile
Paton
Zeus
Colston
Amsif
Cuttyhutck
Bir Jonn Johnson
Danoscara
Tus
Pretend
Superstifon
Tasteful
Shannon
Czar
Blackford
Bishvy
Lovelle
Misa Nott
van Bu
Cold Spring
Naughty Tad
Stare
Jack Stryker
Maniac
Plutocrat
Discontent
Delena
Tye
Swish
Pleasant
Gold
Ophir
Marsand
Ben Lomond
Crath and
Loween
el Bart
Aldivia
Niagara Tennis Tourney Opens With Undefeated Contenders
Preliminary rounds in the international lawn tennis championship at Niagara on the Lake Ontario leave several players undefeated in the open singles. Notables include Heart and Drummond Jones of St Louis Hall McHachern Burns and Laird of Toronto Wick and Bear of Cleveland Wilson of Detroit Carroll of Buffalo Mulvaney and Skinner of London Parkins of Winnipeg Crawford of Cincinnati. Bourne of Newport eliminates today, losing to Burns of Toronto 6 2 8 6.
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Niagara On the Lake
Ontario
Heart
Drummond Jones
St Louis
Hall
McHachern
Burns
Laird
Toronto
Wick and Bear
Cleveland
Wilson
Detroit
Carroll
Buffalo
Mulvaney
Skinner
London
Parkins
Winnipeg
Crawford
Cincinnati
Bourne
Newport
Bookmakers at Akron Stage Small Scale Race Matinee
Akron Ohio hosts a Lake Erie circuit matinee with two bookmakers present. First race at 2:25 pace for $400 purse, George Withes wins with Dobelick second and Blackwell third. best time 2.22. Second race at 2:28 trot for $400 purse, The Kun tuchian wins, Fortnight second, Baron Dread third, best time 2:244. Third race at 2:14 pace for $400 purse Findley Tino wins, Macabe Hi second, Rosen Belle third, best time not listed.
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Akron
Ohio
Lake Erie
George Withes
Dobelick
Blackwell
the Kuntuchian
Baron Dread
Findley Tino
Macabe Hi
Rosen Belle
Montreal officials highlight Farmers win in Colored League
Report from a Montreal game notes the Printers defeated the Farmers in the Colored Departmental League with strong pitching by Thomas and solid hitting. Scoring details, player line scores, and umpire information accompany the clash, along with mentions of other local sports events and fair coverage.
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Thomas
Abhoae
AgrPitur
Newman
Farker
Andrick
Irving
Anderson
T Jahes
Whama
Alexander
Carroll
Grant
G. P
Agricultura
Holmes
Montreal
I Jones
Montreal Jorkey Chubbs Stornies
Wwiliams
Aresards
Mil Bennan
W. P
Andrek
Garrett
Aes
Colin Camphell
Maj
Walliam
Pe ‘Grant
Babe
J. Thishie Urye
J. J. Jones
Harley
Saratoga Daily Weather Ends Run Expected Pace
A cryptic racing bulletin notes steady conditions at Saratoga with entries including Welkin Sroure, Tiss Aver, and Waltervale. The item references Jeanne Deare Ace and Glandere among competitors while mentioning Wye and Ben Lemond in the lineup for today’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Ee Cai
Jeanne Deare
Ben
Belmont Eleven at Ottawa Open Cricketers Match
Belmont from Philadelphia began a three day cricket series against Ottawa in Ottawa Ontario. Ottawa was all out for 1 run in their first innings. Belmont stood at 11 runs for 2 wickets when rain halted play. Action to resume tomorrow.
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Belmont
Ottawa
Ontario
Belmont Cricketers
Philadelphia
Dasa Taateh
Detroit Wins Skeels After Western Canada League Rise
Winnipeg report notes Indian pitcher David Skeels of the Western Canada League joining Detroit after an option of 1200 dollars expired. Detroit officials persuaded him to accept the move on August 15. Also, Sam Gordon received a gold watch from the Vesper Heat Club for his Washington regatta win as recognition of his fine season. Apperson Wins 200 Mile Race at Cheyenne with time 2 58 28, disrupting remaining entrants.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
David Skeels
Detroit
Skeels
Vesper Heat Club
Phildelphia
Sam Gordon
Washington
Gordon
Apperson
Cheyenne
Wyo
Harry Ball
Ald
Anish
Automobiles and figures on Washington motor events and roving shows
Washington car owners and dealers are active with tours to New York and Hartford for arrangements for the coming season. Maxwell and Regal cars are stored near Ty Carpenter’s firm on H Street. Former President Roosevelt’s White House experiences and a Colt machine gun on Battery C cars are noted amid police and riot controls during a Columbus streetcar strike.
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NF Carpenter
Artomotutle
Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Regal Cars
Ty Carpenter
H Street
Mountain Lake Park
Uinteenth
Kar
Roosevelt
White House
Battery C
Ohio National Guard
Columbus
Ohio
Ea Frank
State Capitol
Hedgewood Boy Wins Special Mile Race at Great Western Circuit
Hedgewood Boy driven by McMahon won the special mile at Galesburg amid a stiff back stretch wind, finishing just ahead of Minor Heir and George Gano. The record pace neared the world mark as other card races went to favorites, with purses noted for trot and pace events and a theatrical benefit game planned in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Hedgewood Boy
McMahon
Minor Heir
Hersey
George Gano
Gano
Gana
Henry H
Dr. Treg
Castle Dome
Gracie Pointer
Pierten G
Mr. Hal
Trottera
Lulu Arlen
Celesting
Colorado E Sets World Record in Matron Futurity at Yonkers
Colorado E a hay colt by The Bondsman Bess McGregor won the Matron Futurity at Empire City Yonkers in straight heats 2:07 1/4 and 2:07 3/4, fastest for a three year old. Owned by George M Estarb rook of Denver and bred by W L Spears Lexington driven by Gue Mace Native Belle placed third after a second heat break by Emily Ellen. Eve nlyn W and Peter Dorsey won amateur and pace events as the meeting opened with strong Western triumphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado E
Bess McGregor
Empire City
Yonkers
George M. Estarbrook
Denver
Colo
W. L. Spears
Lexington
Gue Mace
Native Belle
Emily Ellen
Belle
Met
Whitney
Drveta
F. Whitney
Cleveland
Peter Dorsey
Evelyn W
George W. B. Chisolm
Shank
Uenanlon
Atake
B. m
the Spy
Lady Isle
Cox
Huster Brown
Mike Wilcox
Amanda
New York
Omari
Colorado
Rondaman G.L
Mctonaids Mace
Murphy
Eva Tanguay
Andrews
Eva Bellini
Washington horses fare badly at Baltimore driving park
At Gentlemen's Driving Park in Baltimore Mo Washington runners Galant Maid and Glidewood failed to finish in money. Galant Maid placed near the leaders in the 2:16 pace and the 2:20 and 2:14 events are scheduled for tomorrow with Red Rock driven by Alonzo Corbin. Glidewood sat out the 2:14 pace though eligible, while several other races featured fast times and notable placings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Galant Maid
Glidewood
Gallant Maid
Edward Daniels
Red Rock
Alonzo Corbin
Admatell
B. G
Rhodes
Davis
Laura Davenport
B. m
Grace Gl. m
Frank S
Bully
Atha Boy
Crain
Roy Fleid
R. G
Dailey
Babe
Loppin
Red Wilkes
Flick
Corbin
Samuel Lee
Br. G
Peelingy
Artilsan
Bb. m
Culver
Mercury
Oakland Bell
Bik. m
Sungrove
Clertcha Rose
Rapid Flight
Ednora
Sylvan Dell
Cloud
Stepchild
Aunt Lena
Hate
Renault
Harpist
Hesox
Beulala
Chester
Maid
Warrior
Washington Racket Stars Prevail In Maryland Tourney
Washington players McLain and Colton dispatched local rivals in the state tennis tournament in Cumberland Maryland. McLain beat Hume Annan 6-1 6-4 then F Edgerton Powell 7-5 6-2. Colton beat Creede Wilson 4-6 6-4 6-3 and Dr F A Murray 6-3 6-0, with other Cumberland and Baltimore players winning or advancing in early rounds.
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McLain
Colton
Maryland
Shespington
Cumberland
Washington
T. W. McLain
Hume Annan
F. Edgerton Powell
M. A. Colton
Creede Wilson
F. A. Murray
A. Hunter Boyd, Jr
Baltimore
James Grimes
Drer " Park
Hume Annas
Capt
J. Phillip Boman
Thurston Bosd
Cuctorland
A. Colton
Creede S Wilson
Collon
F. A. Murrey
Mount Sar
H. J. Rendall
Frank W. von Cumberland
Garland W. Powell
Karl P. Heintz
Wright and Bundy Reach All-Comers Final in Tennis Showdown
Beals C Wright of Boston defeats H Whitney in five sets to reach the all-comers final, while T C Bundy of California eliminates F C Colston of Baltimore in four sets. The winner will face champion William Latned to claim the national title. Whitney injuries affect his late comeback.
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Whitney
Bundy
Colston
Newport
Beals C. Wright
Boston
Thomas C. Bundy
California
William A
Wright
H. Whitney
Bunday
F. C. Colston
Baltimore
T. C. Bundy
Hendricks
F.C. Colston
Philadelphia
Janer dies in Maryland prison after mistreatment case
Joseph Janer of Brooklyn dies at Maryland penitentiary at 30 from consumption while serving 21 years for mistreating 13 year old Katherine Loerach. Son of a retired sea captain who left him 500000. He was known as a liberal spender and called the girl Uncle Joe by her, his wife blaming drink for his behavior.
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Baltimore
Joseph Janer
Brooklyn
Maryland
Katherine Loerach
Janer
Ernest Loersch
Janet
Uncle Joe
Leap Saved Autoists at Flowing Springs Crossing
Special to The Washington Post from Charlestown West Virginia Aug 23 reports the automobile of R C Ringgold Shepherdstown was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Flowing Springs crossing. Ringgold his wife and several others were in the car they jumped clear when they saw the train and left the vehicle on the tracks the party says the engineer failed to blow the whistle none were injured.
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Washington Post
Charlestown
W. Va
R. C. Ringgold
Shepherdstown
Baltimore and Ohio
Flowing Springs Crossing
Prize Winners Highlight Berryville Horse Show Spectacle
Berryville Va Aug 2 The tenth annual Berryville horse show opened with a large crowd and grand stand boxes filled with notable attendees from Washington Petersburg and nearby towns. Grand Slam the Clarks county prize horse won applause while Aristocrat defeated David Gray in the hunters class. A full list of winners across divisions includes stallions foals colts roadsters and harness classes, with many Berryville entries and several from Washington and Charlestown.
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Washington Post
Berryville
Harty
John &. Goldsmith
L. McGill
Petersburg
Charles Mulikin
Frank Gibb
Willam Wilmer
Washington
David Grey
Blenheim Statea
Clarks County
Hechinger
Aurus
J. M. H. Vlagett
Walter ©. Hallen
C. A. Royston
Millwood
Wilbur M. Gaunt
Murrys Média
L. Summers
Summit Point
W. Va
S. M. Taylor
C. S. Pine
D. A. B. Tinker
Valley Girl
A. Hart
W. Bell
Goldis
Benjami Byers
Summit Pont
Bowles Brothers
Kitty Watha
Rosemore Hackney Farm
Bluemont
Montrose
John 3. Carver
Roadsters
Dan
Packett Brothers
Charlestown
Lady Shannon
W. W. McDonald
Lady Mack
A. B. Tucker
Newsgirl
Buckeyeland Stock Farm
Charlottesville
Lady Laneton
Kenneth Gilpin
Boyce
Cox
Bellevue Stock Farm
Gentlemen's Park
Julian Morris
Keswick
Honorabe
L.E
Redman & Con
Middleburg
Silver King
Allen Potts
Gordonsville
Duval Tyler
J. M. H. Clagett
Green Hunters
St. Sensative
Blenheim Farm
Baltimore
Rogers Brothers
Hamilton
Akela
B. Randolph
David Gray
H. H. Wetherbee
Kegey Comet
Dandy
Max von Schegell
Martingburg
W. Ve
Sapphire
Bowling Brothers
Grant
Slam
Lee Hechinger
Firet
Royal Swell
Garonne
Buckeyel and Stock Farm
Wildfre
Lee Redmond & Co
Yorkshire
Helen Withers
Thomas
Lippit Wattles
Alexandria
Bethel O'Failon
Shamrock
Richard
Ray Billy
Kenneth
N. Gilpin
Early 1910 Rail Schedules for Washington Lines
A fragmented timetable shows Baltimore and Ohio trains from Union Station with parlor and sleeper cars to New York, plus daily and weekend Chesapeaka Beach Railway excursions with District Line departures. Washington Southern Railway lists Richmond and southbound connections with limited guaranteed times.
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Baltimore
Ognsernatt Ie Couts
Louisville
Pittsab
BLAND
Keen Chey
Hebrderson
A.sto
Shaeeurtiol Abe
Paunday
St. Aw
Pennsylvania Ave
New’ Union Station
Olce
Information Bureau Navi
Chesapeake Beach Railway
Chesapeata Peach
District Line
Paul ¥. Waters
Genern
New York Avenue
Clrtelet Tine Station
Telenbons
Washington Southern Railway
Richmond
Houth
Frederick Burst
Laive Uolon
I Eae
Frederickaburg
Wee Gaya
aBitard
South
Jacksonvile
Augusta
Savannatoa
Jacksonville
Port Tampa
Fla
Havana
Knignis Key
Tor’ Pavan
Jacksonvills
Almatto Limited
Charleston
Wilmington
Chat Pout Orice
New York Ave
N. W
Gop. James
D. Py A
Washington
C. White
A. Wed. Craig
BT. ML
Womington
Norfolk and Western Railway
Washini Law
Union Statean Am Iy
Bolnis
Worfolk A .m
Romoke
Bristol
Winstantanoges
Nesbit
Shastsnoors
Norfolk
Moon
Iinmond
Datif
Berryville
Luray
Bhenandoat Bikion
Southwest
Arve
New York
Avenue
Bond Building
Wasps Nest in Hat Stuns Huntington Man
Special to The Washington Post from Huntington West Virginia reports Uncle Ben a hat wearing umbrella repairman fell seriously ill after a three day sleep in which wasps built a nest inside his hat. The bald head incident followed when he wore the hat again. Also noted Charlestown death of James D Brown at age around 55 after months of illness. He was a known local political figure with survivors including two sisters and a brother Dr W W Brown Shenandoah Junction. In boxing news Harry Lewis of Philadelphia lost to Leo Houck of Lancaster at twelve rounds in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Uncle Ben
Ben
Jamea D, Brown
Charlestown
Washington
Jamea D. Brown
W. W. Brown
Shenandoah Junction
Seaboard Sleeper Services Along Atlantic Line
An old timetable fragment describes Seaboard Air Line Railway Pullman sleepers to Cincinnati Chicago Savannah Tampa and coastal routes. It notes electric lighting electric fans and parlor car service with routes via Jacksonville Bayville Tampa and Savannah and lists offices and station wording from Harwood C and P Ryan G P.
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Delly
Seaboard
Pullman Sieepera
Savannah
Cam Agkeony Ie
Tampa
Seaboard Express
Jack Bayille
Tan Taropa
Atta
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