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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
15
Field Mouse won the nac Handicap for 3 year olds at Saratoga, equaling the track record in the 2 mile race. Gliding Wings led early, but Field Mouse surged in the stretch to win by a head over Wintergreen, with Wise Ma unable to lift. Besom led Fast Time and others across the finish in a crowded card.
The race at Fort 31 ing features George 0M, Cooney, and Reds Wy VTS in a tense one and one half furlong sprint. Contenders include Emperor, Dr Wald fons, and Quagga alin, with Taplin leading early and Time aca Pact Days Ben K Bleot PACE Mie Erania closing strong.
Racing page lists numerous entries and weights across multiple stakes and conditions. Names include Cooper, Queen Mare, Rakie Gravda, Raquel, Cher, Jack Baker, Polly Le La, Kid 88, Coronéa, Gerrymander Ned, Dunvegan, and Mamie Gallagher. The Port Is the Real Estate alum of Washington.
In York England Aug the Middle Thorpe selling handicap for four to six year olds at 6 furlongs was won by Saucy Queen with Athlete second and Underpath third. The Gimcrack stakes for five sovereigns each was captured by Lily Rose Salamanca, War Lord took third, Artress did not place. Galeot won the Harewood handicap for one year olds and upward at 6 furlongs with Poor Boy second and Failed Angel third. Delirinen won among twelve starters but was unplaced.
Tommy Lowe of Washington fights Al Schumacher of New York to a draw after fifteen rounds at the Bucks Athletic Club. Schumacher lands harder blows, opening Lowe’s eye and scoring the only knockdowns, while Lowe fails to mount sustained offense and relies on ring generalship. Referee Gane calls it even as both fighters tire.
Smithson King and Lepper leave Gurley Athlete Club to join the Washington Grove Athletic Association and will wear its colors in Labor Day competition. Hildebrand remains with MCA likely to be the district’s top runner. AAU rules permit college athletes to compete for another organization during vacation.
JM Dunn returns to the city after touring via Harpers Ferry and Gettysburg reporting fine roads and no car trouble. The Wilson company lists a large seven passenger American Simplex sold to Philip T Hall. The second international two‑hour race at Brighton Beach is set for tonight with ten entrants including a new Houpt driven by George Robertson and a Fiat driven by Haiph de Palma. Vanderbilt Cup race possible in October if enough entries pledge by September. Buick and Fist Cyclone not entered at Indianapolis due to track conditions.
Willam J Clothier of Philadelphia advances to meet William A Larned in the United States National Championship. The Casino courts scene of a four set battle with Maurice F McLoughlin, notably forcing a decisive final match tomorrow for the national crown. The twenty ninth annual tournament of the USLTA continues amid strong anticipation.
In a high intensity challenge match at the Casino courts Clothier defeated McLaughlin 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-3 after a seesaw battle. Clothier led early, McLaughlin rallied to force deuce repeatedly, and both players showed injuries but recovered to finish with Clothier securing the final set.
Former heavyweight Jack Munroe pushes a plan to stage the Jeffries Johnson bout in Canada within a year, offering 1000 for the contested fight. He hints Elk City miners would bid, while noting Ferguson and Jeannette bouts affect possible matchups and where a future heavyweight title clash could occur.
Woodside defeated Internationals 10 to 3 as Beneditel and Pater held the visitors, while Woodalde slugged five hits including a homer and a double. Zanelli and Cissell provided solid fielding and power, with Woodside’s pitching limiting the International line and support from Glovenett.
In New York on August 2 the Supreme Court, per referee Richard H Clarke, granted Amma Creatore a divorce from Joseph Creatore, the bandmaster. The court sealed the evidence as part of the interlocutory decree, with today’s ruling confirming the split.
The Manassas show concluded with Satisfaction owned by J B Dodge Haymarket winning the cup donated by President Mepauw. Roustabout ridden by Ernest Leith gave a standout performance in the hurdle event. A crowd of about 3200 witnessed calm order with one arrest for an attempted gambling device operation.
In New York aboard the Bamburgy American ship Grat Walderace a heat softened passenger Fetita Kroner, a statoan, ran amuck threatening travelers on Tuesday. He nearly struck a deaf mute boy, was subdued by crew and passengers including Grace O Shear and a relative, and calmed after heat from the furnace caused a frenzied scene on the passenger deck.
Rotterdam reports cholera deaths and suspected cases aboard the Dutch steamer Andyk en route to Baltimore. Health officials isolate nine suspected cases and monitor forty two contacts. British and Dutch authorities tighten port controls. US public health officials prepare to inspect vessels near Cape Charles while awaiting full inquiry results.
Sergeant Thomas Parker of the Sixth U S Cavalry, retired months ago, appeals to Washington police after cashing about 1800 in New Orleans, then being knocked unconscious and placed on a train bound for Washington. He says his savings were stolen, baggage vanished, and he remains disoriented, seeking recovery and identification after years of service.
Dr Takamine, Japanese consul general, offered 300 cherry trees to New York City for the Hudson Fulton celebration memorializing historic events. Acting Mayor McGowan thanked him and suggested Riverside Drive or Central Park as planting sites to deter theft, noting the trees’ small stature and blossom beauty.
Special to The Washington Foot Monroe Le Ang reports heightened tensions after a black man identified as an avenger shot 28 white men, attempted to incite an uprising, and was killed. Police and deputies dispersed mobs. rumors of secret societies flared, shops closed, and authorities restrained vigilante action as calm returned.
The University of Chicago forms an official publicity bureau to combat misrepresentation in newspapers. President Harry Pratt Judson says the move aims to improve press relations and provide truthful information, reducing hounding by reporters and errant coverage.
On Fifth Avenue New York a scare followed a rear fire explosion from Baron Schupnenbach the Russian consul general's car. He leaped from the automobile and grabbed a traffic patrolman Aleck Nittel, fearing a bomb. The consul's face turned pale as he realized the blast was from the car's rear fire.
New York Aug 2 there is mournful scene in Flatbush as a stray dog label Teddy jumps from a four story building. Police and janitor report the dog acted in fear after being chased and cornered by residents. Children dug a grave nearby and placed a card reading Here lies a death by own action. The dog perished on impact, while witnesses recall the frightened animal seeking shelter before its fatal fall.
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