Bedwell Horses Win Burgheer Throws His Jockey
Fans witness Taplin in Saddie ride a bold burst to lead the six furlong, then Bedwell horses win as Burgheer loses control of his jockey four miles from start and withdraws from the opening event.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
15
Fans witness Taplin in Saddie ride a bold burst to lead the six furlong, then Bedwell horses win as Burgheer loses control of his jockey four miles from start and withdraws from the opening event.
In a chaotic program at Empire City the crowd followed multiple races as horses including Laeno Easter Joy Gana Te po atarmas and Got eyborn jostled for position. Favoritism and late closers shaped a turbulent card with several payouts and standout performances from Kennedys Laeno and Taplin ridden horses.
A muddled OCR summary notes horses and jockeys in a Fort Ene race event. It mentions Lily, Napones, Aunt Kate and other names in a list of results and riders. The text obscures clear connections but records a 6 furlong race with multiple entries and outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text lists scattered names and places including Yonkers, Madéline, Fay Hiehap, Plog ad Weadlon, and Megatale Dente. No coherent event or outcome is discernible beyond a string of personal and location terms.
In a rough rubber game at the ellipse the Farthers beat the Postoffice Terriers 14-4 behind Newberry who worked in the bats. Key hits included two triples and a single by Bawides, with strong fielding by others. Pitts and Ricker led in runs and rebounds in an otherwise error-prone contest.
The report details Marquette League action with Tanglewood and Interior in close games, plus Riverdale, Berwyn, and Union Station teams posting wins or notable performances. It highlights pitchers Callulah and Worrell, plus Groves, Taylor, and Benneny as standout players across several city leagues, noting rallies and defensive plays as key factors.
New York July 1 Jack Johnson plans a Chicago appearance with Jeffries as host for a match bid. Johnson says a $1000 check will seal a bout, while Al Kaufman denies any August fight with Johnson. Wolgast defeats Nelson in a ten round bout, and Papke eyes Langford, Burke, or Lewis as potential rivals. Baseball notes cover Woodburns win and Brentwood’s league standings.
In Seabright New Jersey the Seabright Challenge Cup semifinals featured Kari Behr and N W Nilas advancing to the final. Behr beat Jaman Metropolitan champion 3 6 9 7 6 4 while Nilas defeated Little in straight sets 9 7 6 4. Doubles saw Hackett and Little beat Callston and Ivcum 64 6 1 and Wes and Dalley defeat Wren and Whitman 25 7 10 8 after a Wren lead at 2 in the final set.
The Virginia State League reports Roanoke defeating Portsmouth 7 to 0 with key hits in the third inning and Hagerstown beating Winchester 3 to 2 as former Lancaster players debut for Hagerstown. Late boxes show Danville and Lynchburg games with Caruthers limited by defense and staff pitching.
A sweep of minor league action across the American Association Eastern and Western Leagues and others shows scores from Rochester 8 Mantred 4 to Mobile 0 Memphis postponed. Notable games include Little Rock 9 over Little Rock D209, Worcester 7 over Worcester 2, and Greensboro 4 at Spartanburg 5. Multiple matchups feature Batterier and teammates versus rival clubs, with several contests listed in terse, error-prone OCR.
An early Tacoma newspaper reports Edward Helmuth died from self-inflicted wounds after a quarrel with his wife Hemaethously wounded in the struggle. Helmuth, age unknown, had been despondent since marriage four months ago and was found to have attempted suicide. Surgeons say Mrs. Helmuth will recover.
Top American tennis stars have entered the Hastern doubles championship and the nineteenth Longwood singing at the Longwood court July 19 to 44. Notables listed include William A Larned RD Little Robert Leroy ROP Larned GP Touchard R H Palmer H Terrance Jr D F Watson Jr William J Clothier and Wallace Flann aon plus J L Ames Malcolm G Chape Seaver and Fof Suiloway. Entries close July 17 with Arthur 8 Pier 66 Hellcon street Boston.
The page lists racing entries across multiple races for three year olds and up, with names such as Boghyr Tur, Glennedenade, Frank Purcell, Jack Frost, Zheaitess, Toran, Madeline L, Bacttheah, Shap Takahira, Right Guard, and Fireball. The long roster includes weights, distances, and paired owner or trainer notes, alongside purse figures and track conditions.
Chicago July 14 The state closed its case against Ella Gingles charged with stealing lace from her former employer Miss Agnes Barrette. Defense rests tomorrow noon and jury is expected by Friday. Canadian photographer testified that Gingles came to him as Miss Wilson and had her lace gown photographed, contradicting Gingles claims. The trial featured tears and denials as Barrette and others testified, while medical witnesses described injuries from a February Wellington Hotel assault.
In Altoona a man killed his wife in their Greenwood 4 suburb home last night with a pistol shot directed at William E McDowell who was injured. McDowell, a railroad car inspector, fired from a window as the husband approached the rear door, then fled. The wife died instantly as the husband claimed his wife was inside the house. The husband, McDowell, was arrested two hours later at his father’s home. The incident follows a disputed claim by the husband regarding a warning to keep away from McMillen.
A Bronx borough president faces multiple charges from an appointed commissioner. The report recommends dismissal of most charges but finds three specific failures tied to road and park contracts, concluding misconduct worthy of removal.
Four men drifted all night in a small boat without oars before life saving crews along the coast spotted them and brought them into Half Moon Bay. The disabled launch left them stranded as they attempted to launch a nearby boat. The group includes Captain RM Lawton of San Francisco, GC Bradion Smith, Cris Cal, and J T Connell of Santa Cruz, with a fourth crew member.
Detroit July 14 United Typothetae convention adopted a resolution opposing government funded free printing of return addresses on stamped envelopes. The claim noted the cost impact and criticized the idea as unnecessary government printing.
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