White Hat McCarty the aged turf character remembered
Noted turf figure White Hat McCarty recalls American Derby triumphs and triumphs at the track. He reflects on long career, boastful bets, and attempts to corner the trotting market while recounting past exploits, debts, and the lasting image of his distinctive hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hat” McCarty
McCarty
C. H. Todd
Pault
White Hat
Amccarty
Macs Cassidy
McCarty St Chaut
Milpitas
McCartys
Hall of Fame
Beiling
White Ho
Berkeley
Oakland
San Francisco
C. H. Todd Todd
Todd
Bookles
Puryear D
Hazlewood
Dr. Leago
Mel Carty
Adolph Spreckels
Pye
Hard-hearted Bookmaker Pays Riches From Strange Bet
In the eighties at a Baltimore-area track, Percy Cross and a hardfisted bookmaker faced a tale of mercy and luck. Blank's penniless wife sought aid and, after Cross showed stinginess, she won big on Dolores with a 1000 to 1 ticket. The mare lost, but the widow’s ticket proved a life changer as the real winner turned out to be Blank’s family, transforming him into a prosperous racehorse owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty
Ireland
Boston
California
White Hat
Brighton
Mass
Dexter Prince
Horace Greeley
New England
Washington Park
McC
Sorento
Burton
Smith & McNeil's
Lorento
West
Anaconda Standard
Percy Cross
Baltimore
Cross
Hig Bhecke
Mr. Cross
Blank
Mrs. Blank
Dolores
Jone
Thay
Nine New Harness Marks Set in 1906 Races
Nine new world records were established by harness horses in 1906 all to pacers with three to trotters. The best mile by a trotter was Sweet Marie after Solon Grattan set a 2 1 4% pace. The article also notes other top times and names, including Brenda Torke and The Bronche, along with a $10,000 purse offer for a Hackenschmidt Gotch match in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Marie
Bam
McKinney
Carma Mambrino
Solon Grattan
Grattan
Zleadt Golddust
Ratlanilé Urack
George G
Homeward
Junio
Brenda Torke
Moko
Simmons
Bronche
Stornielis
Autocrat, Jr
Dojivar
Wayland W
Coho
Harry Wikes
Zombro
Richmond
Star
Wistar
Billy M
Kansas City
W. D. Scoville
Missouri Athletic Club
George Hackenschmidt
Frank Gotch
Magnetism and telepathy in racing legend Tod Sloan
James Tod Sloan, famed American jockey, reflects on his career and power of personality with horses. He recalls talking to mounts before races, believing horses respond to flattery and calm guidance. He recounts winning the Brooklyn Handicap with Ornament through verbal encouragement and trust, highlighting bond between rider and horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Todhunter
Tod) Sloan
England
France
Sloan
Newmarket Heath
New Orleans
Danny Maher
Maher
Tidera
Europe
Simms
A Waya
Goma
Hig
Pol
Brooklyn
Sly Fox
Indian Runner Longboat Challenges Yankees Best Mile Men
Thomas Longboat from Canada, a nineteen year old long distance runner, issues a sweeping challenge to America's top men including Nedrich of NYAC and Bonhag of the Irish American Club. He might turn professional. in three life events he already set remarkable records, winning the Toronto Marathon and a world ten mile record at Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Longboat
Canada
America
Nedrich
New York Athletic Club
Bonhag
Long
Diatanca Bf
Tim
Toronto
Longboat
Dominion
Caledonia
Hamilton
Ont
Hi‘wood Hughes
Sherring
Umpire Tom Connolly Defends Rules Support for Umpires
Umpire Tom Connolly of the American League says current rules are fine and batsmen cause little trouble. He criticizes no need for rubber lines and credits AL president Johnson for smothering rowdylem, noting the league's example spurring National League reform and urging strong umpire support for the game's prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Connolly
O'Day
Johnson
How Horses Are Doped On The Track
A prominent veterinarian explains doping practices for racehorses. Tiny doses given an hour before races calm the animal yet trigger sweating and speed once the starter’s flag drops. Detection relies on reduced warming up while the horse suddenly breaks into a faster run.
Old Trainer Returns Leads Derby Contenders at Montgomry Park
Henry McDaniel, famed trainer, returns to prep a large stable for 1903 season at Montgomery Park. He sent 300 winners and trained Rey el Santa Anita to the American Derby triumph for Lucky Baldwin. His stable includes W. H. McDaniel colt and other juveniles from I. A. Cella and M. H. Tichenor, with plans to race in Eastern and Western tracks next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey el Santa Anita
West
Louisville
Benny C. McDaniel
Col. McDaniel
McDaniel Confederacy
Kentucky
A. Colla
M. B. Tichsnor
McDaniel
Montcomery Park
W. H. McDaniel
B. &. Burke, Jr
Cleveland Guillionaire
Henry McDaniel
Hoe
Forest
Ekentuckian
Atarta
Triumph
Boundless
Wil McDaniel
Royal Santa Anita
Cushing & Orth
Lucky Baldwin
Sporls
B. T. Tracy
Lexington
Semper ‘Rex
Bennett
Laureate
Little Scout
Miss Bennett
Abe Frank
Mallory
Washington Park
Aladdin
Flo Bob
Dalvay
Descuento
Startime
Good Luck
Ascot
Tennessee
I. A. Cella
Ben Strome
Manos Meson
McChesney
An. Atay
Bex Strome
Subjection
Eolide
Helmwind
Fatherlezn
Eliza Rusoll
Eliza Russell
Eocens
Alat-a-Dele
Bridgewater
Miss Phosba
Glenhelm—Kudis
Bey Fty
Russell
Lady Louise
Tagoldsby
St. Maxkue
Mary Conroy
H. Daniel Winters
J. A. Cella
Thant Q
Cells
Cella
Clara Huron
Mise Strome
Marathon
Lamertine
New York
Penn
McDaniel McDaniel
M. H. Tichenor & Co
Hammeraway
Ox Rice
Constance IV
W. HH
Daniel
Montgomery Park
Fr G. Burke, Jr
Walt
Paul J. Rae
Tippah Farm
Tippah Coun
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Old Guard
Clydeo
van Chief
Chicago
Racine
Marcus Cartwright
White Hat McCarty
Cartwright
Tailender
E. F. Hall
E. F. Hal
N. J Ward
Tod Sloan
Mount
Buck
Newcorn & Green
F St N.W
Iron Man
Mighty Deerfoot
Umpire
Connolly
Classified Business Directory
Banka, National Bank
Bestrest Northwest Salen
Wolf & Cohen
Marine Fe
Feta
Snaedizinte
Angineere
UBLET
Washington, D
Birge
N.Y. Ave
Eutuce
Invuranea
Boones
W. G
Potter
Yale
St. Louis
St Louie
Jen
Clark Potter
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kansas City Foutna
Michael Besbernoff
Smithgonian Institution
Ambassador Meyer
S.S.S
S. S
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