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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1907

Page

7

Earl G Dominates Five Furlong Belmont Victory

Ben Ban, a added starter, pulls a stunning upset in the sixth race at Belmont Park, paying 30 to 1 and defeating five solid favorites. Earl G, ridden by Preston, comes from behind to win by a length and a half, with Scallop and Joe Nealon close behind. The Van Cortlandt handicap features a chaotic finish as Red River and Sir Lynnewood fade and Ben Ban prevails in a sterling late rush. Philander wins the mile and a quarter handicap, while other races see favorites beaten and notable upsets across the card.

Ben Ban van Cortlandt Piebelander Washington Post New York Earl G Belmont Park W. R. Griffin G A. Wilkerson Bonite Preston Eiguite Scallop Joe Nealon Sir Lynnewood Red River Diana Ken Belmont Okentte Smiling Tom Miller Philander Nealon Good Luck Herman Nmtudh Sir Toddington Fustian Dick Shaw Koevner Linnepee Brussel Kestral H Dugan Statless Jon Nealon B Dugan Faran Sempre Sparkles Rosario Gloryar Glorious Betay William HH Lyon Okenlte Mountain Sir Lynnawood Parson Kelly Short

Spectator uproar over Rogan’s ride on Dick Shaw at Belmont Park

At Belmont Park spectators questioned Rogan the colored jockey on Dick Shaw of Bonnie Brook stable as the horse veered at the finish. The stewards took no action. The race featured Sheriff Williams and Navajo with Dick Shaw losing ground after Rogan released the reins. Earl G. thrilled bettors amid a strong program as Lewisohn and others cashed big on the day.

Washington New York Belmont Park Rogan Bonnie Brook Stable Dick Shaw Shaw Lewisohn Earl G Pirate of Ponzanio Alma T W. R. Griffin H.T. Griffin Herman Led of Langdon

One Favorite Wins in Tight Kentucky Race

Leuliville June 4 A Frontenac victory over a strong field led by Phil Finch Old Honesty Gol Jim Douglas and other contenders in a feature race at the local track.

Leulivile Frontenac Phil Finch Old Honesty Jim Douglas

Opening of Montreal Jockey Club Season Draws 10000 Crowd

Special to The Washington Post. Montreal June 4. Ten thousand fans from across Canada and the United States attend the inaugural Montreal Jockey Club meeting at Blue Bonnets. Lotus Eater dominates the Mount Royal Handicap with a decisive stretch run as a strong field competes in multiple races including the King's Plate and Mount Royal Handicap.

Montreal Jockey Club Washington Post Montreal Dominion Ottawa Toronto Washington Philadelphia Baltimore New York Boston Blue Bonnets Barbarity Deuce Ormonde Lotus Heater Diggins Puntouile McBride Praen Sir Edward J Peter J. Murphy Lady Powell CG Morris Veo Kitty Smith Goldstein Patrician Albion Manton Fantasia Catless Caplight Borneriana Woodbine Rocky Tom Foley McLaughlin Harmony Okig Zebha Lotus Water Dewes McDaniel GC Morris Steepie Chass Lulu Young True Brazil Paprika Huppe Bonfire Bernie Reg Murphy Consideration E. Smith Niblick Morris Blue Coat Dogrise Babbling Brook Peter Knight Webberfields Adjure

Sugar Maid's Handicap at Oakland Headlines Final Races

In Oakland on June 4, Sugar Maid won the Helene Handicap run six furlongs in 1 12 3 5. Races two to six feature local winners and purses, with Montgomery County fair schedule announced for Aug events including trots, pac es, and dashes.

San Francisco Oakland Helene Sugar Maid Elling Heatherscart K%ehbaum Swagecrater F. Kelly Goodchild Jocker Mounce Sandpleser Altair Cornelia San Ramon Insh Mike Athgold Salling Rotru Ajarle Benvolio R Davis Harbor el Primero Derel Lara Hoyal Red T Sullivan Tarrigan Budget Sinner Simon Tabotoya Follow Me Jerusha Parting Jennie Andrew AR Cook Karchbaum Titus IT Mentry Meada Fischer Altea Carey McCrattain Dr. Sherman Matlakatla Kirchbaum Liresro Borel Princess Titania Optician

DOYLES TAKE FINAL ROUND IN MIXED DOUBLES

Miss Doyle and Mr. C Doyle defeated Miss Wimer and Mr. Ballenger in straight sets 10-5 6-3 at the Middle Atlantic States tournament on the Bach elor Courts. Mr. Doyle and Miss Doyle played strong games while Miss Wimer, the singles champion, put up a good fight. The first set was close, the second swung the Doyles way.

Miss Doyle Mr. C. Doyle Miss Wimer Mr. Ballenger Doyles Doyle

Wagner Wins Semi Final at Metropolitan Championship

New York June 4 Miss Wagner runner up to Miss Moore in the national indoor championship today won her semi final bracket in the Metropolitan women singles at West Side Tennis Club defeating Mrs W H Poush two sets to one. Fifty men in the championship singles began their matches. Lost articles found by The Washington Post.

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Orby Backed by Americans in Derby at Epsom

London June 4 Americans favor Croker's chestnut Orby to win the Derby at Epsom with sentimental backing. Croker says Orby is fast and unbeaten this year, bred from Hanover and Orme, though he will not wager. The Derby eve lists nine probable starters, including Irish bred Gallion Galvani and Orby. Attendance expected large with royal party present amid light rain.

Washington Post London Epsom Richard Croker Orby Croker Mr. Croker Post Ireland Hanover Orme Flying Fox Danny” Maher Bensonian Cant. Greer Steve Gallion Lord Rosebery Besonian Maher Gol Haird Rothschild Ales Loder S Galvani

Run Well Today at Races with Mixed Stable Names

A chaotic list of horse names and owners appears, featuring Redleaf Lord Stanhope Stickaway Marque Nimbus Montclair Colin Bar Nanos 7 Martin California King Kentucky Beau Welbourne Paumonal Maxnar Colonel White Oliver Cromwell Louisville Stone Street Hollow Gresham Martin Mack Elected Gold Duke Alcor Woolstone Queen Caroline Haughty Nedra Artful Dodger Wing Ting Request Lexoline Swiftwing Attilla Sealplock Oakland Turnaway College Widow Blanche CG Convent Bell Caila Pal My Choice Dorado Hedford Livius Johnstown Sahara Christina A. Watercure Billy Mayhem Mischief St Francia.

Redleaf Lord Stanhope Stickaway Marque Nimbus Montclair Colin Bar Nanos Martin California King Kentucky Beau Welbourne Paumonal Maxnar Colonel White Oliver Cromwell Louisville Stone Street Hollow Gresham Martin Mack Gold Duke Alcor Woolstone Oakland Turnaway College Widow Blanche CG Convent Bell Caila Pal My Choice Dorado Hedford Livius Johnstown Sahara Christina A. Watercure Billy Mayhem Mischief St. Francia Belmont Horne Red Laaf Wit Bale Kent Catherine F Shekeway Vic Orbicular Workman Lovely Girl Ag Hollow New York Andy Dancer Quinn Brad Cobleskill Warner, Jr Marster Lord Staphope Vanselse Stone Tc Grende Gresham Eane Cutter Dorothy Scott Bilver Dulweber Seymour Sautler Falenda Bob Augustine Miss Angle Gospen Nattla Mack Nimapus Ane Harcourt Grace Currier Mattie Spring Hess Sylvan Belle Sremosy George Graddy Dan McKenna Woolstons Red Caden Leo Bright Coliners Heaucoup Michael Wo Lansdown Wave Crest Robert Cooper Mint Bivo Falks Queen Caroline Bernie C Cana Anna Ruskin Judge Treen Dr. Logan Jedra Lizele McLean Lick Penny Dela Thorpe Rea Reuben Alfar Lidwina Pe Carteret Aeisate Monere BeurLon News Roger 4 Haughty Wall Alencon Am Transiden Frank Fehr Paul Jéten Elling Seiling Merry Pioneer Casperdinea Swittwing Wy RU My Farnam Valentin Charlatanes Ac Whit L Poquessing Sealplock Trenda Masneyin Yushaneos Montreal Ace Eames Wat College Widow Paul Clifford Bette Jeanmi Toscan Arétig Crete Serling Clifton Farge Longs Parker Gallant Elmdals Crace Bt Clair Fire Fang Loulep Selligg Ima George P. ‘McNear Massas Frank Fingney Gilpin Ana Bes Woene Pee Oe Holloway Firth Race Bila Louise Werall Jennie B. Baan Ohlic Bologna Hs Aotc Soreense

Honeymoon Behind Bars In Tombs For Man On Trial

Thomas Welch, soon to turn 42, was married in the Tombs while awaiting trial for manslaughter. He obtained a honeymoon sentence postponement until June 20 after pleading guilty. Judge Rosalsky granted time to meet his bride, Williams, a billiard room keeper, was killed during a dispute over payment.

New York Thomas’ Welch Sing Bing Robert Willams Wintsh Rosalsky Rosuaiaky Harlem Sing Sing Walsh Williams Si East Eighty-sixth Street

Man's Hat Divorced Exhibit in Washburn Trial

New York June 4 A jury in the Supreme Court rejected Charles Irving Washburn's claim of infidelity against his wife Mrs Miles Washburn and found she was not guilty of misconduct. Washburn named Frank W Chaffee as co respondent, alleging an Albany visit last September. A straw hat, claimed to belong to Chaffee, was produced as evidence and later explained by witnesses. The jury returned a verdict for Mrs Washburn after a brief deliberation.

New York Charles Irving Washburn Supreme Court Today Miles Washburn Washburn Frank W. Chaffee Chaffee Albany

Smoke Eater Promises Wealth for Innovator Parsons

The Pennsylvania Railroad will install John Parsons smoke eater devices on locomotives within six weeks. Trials between Wilmington and Philadelphia have been satisfactory and engines to be used between Washington and Philadelphia. Parsons, a Philadelphia resident, has refused 750000 dollars and plans to form a company to market the invention after three years of study. He has worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad and holds several inventions.

Pennsylvania Railroad City John Parsons Delaware Pennsylvania Road Pennsylvania Parsons Wilmington Philadelphia Washington

Midshipmen Awarded Sword At Annapolis Naval Exercises

At Annapolis on June 4 the Naval Academy observed day two of the board of visitors inspection with drills and ceremonies. Midshipman AGW Frank, Mobile Alabama, received a prize sword for best standing in ordnance, presented by Lt. Charles D. Galloway. Seven star members were named for top work, and medals were awarded for athletics led by Capt. George Colvocoresses. William Jennings Bryan attended the dress parade as Nebraska youths won medals.

Alabama Galloway Washington Annapolis Naval Academy Board of Visitors Charies D. Galloway W. J. King George W. Strauble Portland Ore Jerome C. Hunsaker Saginaw Mich Ho- Mund HR. Norton George P. Colvoco- Tesses Midshipmen William Jennings ‘Bryan Nebraska Harry W. Stephenson Lincoln R. A. Burg Grand Island F. C. Sherman Port Huron Hartford Conn Grand Inland Nebr Henry B Lebour Geolsa Amna R. F. McConnell Gate City S. F. Helm Plymouth Ind R. H. Jones Wickcliffe Ghie J. F. Shafroth Denver Colo Julia James Danville P. J. Peyton Columbus Miss Jonas H. Ingram Jeffersonville Ingram Edgar L. Ewing Chicago L Loulsa E. Monroe James M. Monroe Wiliam R. Mercer Navel Academy Graduates’ Association Arthur Brogden Mercer Sands James H. Sands Archibald H. Douglass Knoxville Tenn United States Navy Pew Navy Annapolia Farragut New Orleans Olympia Dewey Manila Bay Arkansas Nevada Florida Severn

Taft Policy on Western Army Posts Posted to Clapp

Secretary Taft outlines a plan to reduce garrisons at western posts while keeping Fort Snelling cavalry intact. A Fourth Cavalry squadron from the Philippines will replace the removed unit, and squadrons at Forts Assinniboine and Keogh are slated for removal due to Cuba operations and regimental concentration. The order takes effect after Taft’s Minneapolis visit, with a fuller written explanation to follow.

Wises Clapp Snelling Taft Minnesota Fort Snelling Etle Fourth Cavalry Philippines Forts Assinniboine Cuba Keogh Minneapolia

FIELD ARTILLERY DIVIDED SIX REGIMENTS NAMED

War Department issues general order detailing the reorganization of field artillery after separation from coast artillery. Six regiments are created the First Third and Fifth light regiments the Second and Fourth mounted regiments and the Sixth horse artillery. It specifies transfer of batteries and station locations involving extensive changes in current postings.

War Department Field Artillery Coast Artillery Hght Horse Artillery

Army Orders Show Numerous Duty Changes and Lectures

The Army releases leave of absence and reassignment notices for multiple officers. Col John F F Huston and several majors and captains request durations from twenty days to two months, with many detachments to Fort Leavenworth Kansas and Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley for Infantry and Cavalry School. Appointments include transfer to the School of Application for Cavalry and Field Artillery and medical officers to Fort Slocum and San Francisco for Philippine deployment.

John FF. Huston Sherwood A. Cheney Sydney & Jordan Scott Beker Henry C. Bonnycaastle United States Infantry and Cavalry School Fort Leavenworth Kans Samuel BH. Arnold Flest Cavalry Clyfe B. Hawkins Second Cavalry William D. Chitty George W. H. Morcuay James ©. Rhea Georges E. Stockle Eighth Cavalry Aibert E. Saxton Francis le J. Parker Twelfth Alonzo Gray Fourteenth Cavalry Francia E. Lad&y, Jr Rosesll C. Langdon David C Shanks Capta, Wilisy Howell Dana T. Merrill Frederik L. Knudsen Reynolds J. Burt Relph B. Instam James W. Clinton Tweiffth Arthur Johnson William M. Fessett Patrick H. Mullay Harry A. Smith Charles H. Bridges James Eleventh Cavalry James A. Ryan Fifteenth Cavalry Howard R. Hickok George F. Balteel Fifth Infantry Seaborn G. Chiles Fouppenth Infantry James B. Brady Comat Artillery Corps Theodore 8. Taylor le Roy Bitings Asan L. Stagiston Frank L. Wells Eleventh Infantry John A. Brockman Seventeenth Infantry Clarence B. Dentler Twenty-third Infantry Charlie F. Crain Twenty-seventh Infantry James Ronayne Twenty-eighth Infantry Jons Bugge Adna HR. Chaffee, Jr Fifteenth Lavalry Irving J. Carr Bmaj Henry A. Bhaw James D. Tife Leon T. le Wald Fort Slocum N. Y San Francisco Del Philippine Islands Samuel M. Waterhouse Fort Worden Wash John A. Murtagh Fort Mason Cal Crypt Carroll D. Buck General Hospital the Prasiaic of Louie Brechermin, Jr Fort Baker Henry Bonnycastle Sixth Infantry Albert G. Brookes Twenty-ninth Infantry Old Fort Crittenden Uteh

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