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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
26
The store advertises daily hours closing at 6 P M, later to 9 P M on Saturdays. It urges readers to try Mertz tailoring now with the promise of best plain and fancy suitings built in the inimitable Mertz way and guaranteed to fit and satisfy.
Scattered notes reflect pugilists such as Squires and Brama in late rounds of training stunts while betting wars hint at Jeffries match talk. Baseball references cite Olis Clymer and Cantilton in relation to regular tone, ball harder, and prep for a season with high hopes and owner plans.
In a crowded Southern tournament day the Cincinnati's Dr Little won two of three sets against Knoxville’s Cowin Koleis, advancing toward the ladies singles finals and setting up key showdowns with Storrs of Knox. Rodgers opened with a win in the first set as the event featured mixed doubles and multiple generation matchups, including Little and Freas, Rogers brothers, and a thriller halted by darkness with Phomton and Da near qualification in the men’s draw.
An attempt to lower the track record of 20 434 set at the State fair grounds Indianapolis on July 4 fell short this afternoon. The Tale finished in 208 flat as crowd watchers noted the effort.
Nearly 60000 fans watched James R Keene racehorses Peter Pan and Chapultepec excel in the Advance Stakes and Spring Stakes. Peter Pan won the one mile three furlongs, Salvidere placed second, with Chapultepec leading early before fading to finish behind. Talented fields included Misa Crawford and Belvidere amid a day of heavy betting and record crowds at Sheepshead.
Peter Pan, favored by many over Salvidere and Montgomery, triumphed in the Advance Stakes at Keene's racecourse amid holiday crowds. The win sparked loud cheers as owners and bettors celebrated, with Salvidere and Montgomery disappointing in the finish while saleroom wagers and public excitement surged for Miss Crawford and other entries.
Windsor Ontario July 4 Fantastics time led from half a mile to finish two lengths ahead in the Ponehartrain Stakes. Goldblatt filly trailed early before a late burst to set the fastest race of the meeting amid a record crowd.
Teene Colt breaks well from the barrier and leads the field in the Advance Stakes. Salvidere pressea Comyoendo offspnog near Finch, but Peter Pan makes a late drive to win by three lengths. Other winners follow in the undercard.
Washington Potomacs upset expectations at the Papples Day Regatta on the Schuylkill, winning the junior eight by two lengths over Fairmount and Vespers. In senior events New York crews dominated, with close victories in single sculls and a strong showing by Seawanhaka and Philadelphia teams.
Believers in Chapultepec backed the colt with blinkers amid betting on De Mutds half brother and King James. Chapultepec opened even money, moved to 4 to 1 and surged to victory as wagers swung wildly among “wine men” and paddock sharps who misread the ring. King James drew attention but Chapultepec rode the rail to win.
Pasadena defeats Mike Sutton by a neck in the Decoration Handicap at Latoma Run a mile and one sixteenth next to Comero pacing to the stretch Then Pasadena holds off Sutton a 2 to 1 shot as four favorites win the fast track card at Latoma on July 4 with multiple races and horses named in the lengthy program
Special to The Washington Host Easton Md July 4 Today was a gala day in Easton with business suspended and residents of all ages enjoying parades games horse racing and fireworks. Morning baseball between Johns Hopkins Alumni and Easton All Stars, a hotly contested Idlewild Park horse race, and a grand fireworks display closed with a late celebration.
Gunston led seven rivals to win the three-quarter mile trotting race at Brightwood yesterday. Jackson rode Ins good mount, setting the pace and winning easily despite pressure from Macfonsa. A fair crowd watched fast times on a tricky track as Conneaut Lake hosted harness action with four thousand spectators.
Green trotter Highball shatters the world mile record for green trotters at Libertyville. His first heat time of 30.14 sec led to an 208 overall win in the age and heat race. Highball is entered in the M and M Stakes at Detroit.
Seattle scholastic champions of the Northwest baseball team arrived in town and were quartered at a fraternity on H street. Under C Stuart they tour with fourteen players who have played over thirty games and hope to build on recent losses. Western High School prepares for the Saturday game at American League Park and aims for a creditable showing.
A July Fourth crowd of about 7000 gathered at Kenilworth for Independence Day races in Buffalo. Tom Dolan won the feature Stake while the weather remained clear and the track fast. multiple races included six furlongs and one mile events with notes on winners and finishing times.
Boston athlete Dennis Magoney set a new aerial record of forty feet two inches for the sixty pound weight event at Ocean Island Park. Tom Kean won the 44 yard dash after a sprint duel, with W G Tipple of Providence overtaking him near the tape. Alfred Shubb, English champion, dominated the distance events and won the five mile race, though he slowed late.
Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club won the all around title at the Amateur Athletic Union meet at Celtic Park Long Island. He set a new ten event record of 7112 points, surpassing his previous mark of 68012. Cotter, his clubmate, was the only opponent in the event. Other entrants included Murray of Trablin Ireland Dalton of St Louis and Mclaughlin of the Twenty second Regiment. In Washington Leesburg hosts the Southern Railway team as part of the Capital City League, splitting a morning 6 to 4 loss and afternoon 1 to 0 shutout. key players were Hampton Hayden for Southern and Jackson Rowe for Leesburg.
Raymona D Litue of West Side Tennis Club defeats Wyle C Grant of New York Lawn to reach Middle States championship challenger round at Orange Lawn Trail Club. Lattle meets Will iam A Terned, and The Woman 4 singles reach semi finals with Carrie B Neely set to face Mrs RB Neff and Bliss Maria Wagner vs Miss Wiemer.
Hugh McLean of Chet ya drove a superb pace to win the fifty mile race at Ro Vers Crele track in Boston on July 4 defeating Robert Walthour of Atlanta and Elmer Collins of Tyron. McLean finished in 1 hour 18 minutes 23 seconds with Walthour second and Collins third. Meredith Wins Bicycle Race Paris July 4 The 10 kilometer world championship went to Englishman Meredith at Parc des Princes.
In a high scoring game, Foundry edged Metropolitan Athlete Club 11 to 10 after a tense tenth inning. Key moments included Giles and Weintush delivering clutch hits and late scoring by Tendry, with notable pitching and fielding from both sides and a dramatic finish at the plate.
In a sunny Chevy Chase Circle contest, Captain's Team defeated President's Team 48 to 10. Notable performances included Warren and Flack, with Comins and Roberta contributing strong batting and bowling for the Captain side.
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