Racing Revival Hopes for Old Dominion Tracks
Virginia may revive horse racing with a Dill through the legislature to allow regulated racing at Dominion tracks. If approved, small meetings could start in Richmond, Lynchburg, and Norfolk, eventually boosting breeding farms and attracting top horses and owners to the state. The piece notes Virginia’s historic role in thoroughbreds and lists prominent breeders and farms, while also discussing recent entrants and the status of major stakes races and star horses.
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of Dominion
Richmond
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Henry T Oxnard
Mie Fauquire
Annemaile
Roi Hancock
Mmerslie
Morella
David Dunlop
Courtland Smith
James King
Walrington
Warrenton
Robert Nelle
Tie
Herenleda
Welbourne
Wiliam ‘T. ‘Townes
Culpeper
Harness Horse Meeting Sparks at Brightwood and Prospect Park
Gossip of the circuit notes Ben Whitehead, recently arrived from Tennessee to manage horses owned by John J. Keefe, Paulding Boy and Clay Ceell. He brings pacers Lady Cason and Cooper and has made a strong showing. Riley A., a five year old by Anstcha Wilkes, sold to F B Crow, run 4.22 mile pace with a bobble. Emy Bell bred and drove Bedworth, Sr. Yih, now owned by Jarvis Brothers, has a four year old by Kenworth Jr. Work of 210 this fall, a mile pace at five has 219 half. J. Matrow to trial James Matrow’s herd. new Buxton pacer The Brewer, a big bay gelding, shows speed and steadiness.
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John J. Keefe -Paulding Boy
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Lady Cason
Cooper
Andrew Riley
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Louisiane Asenue Commission
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Riley A
Anstcha Wilkes
Emy Bell
Chestertown
Bedworth, Sr
Yih
Jarvis Brothers
Brightwood
Tidy
Kenworth Jr
Creast Helf
Capital Regatta Opens With Multiple Races and Entries
The Capital City Yacht Club hosts its fourth race today open to clubs near Waghinston, with Grye and Marshall Hall Glymont courses featured. Entrants include The Capital Ladhe Club Clysa A, schooner Cleonta, and many sloop entries. The regatta committee is led by Bo Weston, Reyford Smith, and Hugh Dutt, awarding first prizes only.
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Capital Yacht Club
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Algonquins Stop Building Clubhouse Project
The Algonquin Canoe Club abandoned its clubhouse after laying foundations and awarding a materials contract due to insufficient funds. The planned site was a short distance east of the Aqueduct ridge.
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Lee Evans A Grace Rider
Washington’s amateur riders gain prominence in steeplechase racing as Lee Evans, hailed as one of the East’s best, rides Game Cock to a victory over professional jockeys. A New York Evening Journal writer praises Evans’ skill and composure after a tense finish on the Metropolitan tracks.
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Washington Jockey Club
New York
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East
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Baltimore
Canada
Mull
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Lan
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Paul Jones
Nat Rey
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Ray
Gammo Cock
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Kent
Beell Challenges Gotch In Forfeit Match
Milwaukee wrestler Fred Beell posts a $1000 forfeit to bind a match with Frank Gotch the American champion. A possible decision may occur here or New York. Beell is set to meet Jim Farr in Chicago next week and manager Harvey Parker disputes Beell's chances against Gotch.
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Frank Gotch
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New York
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Chicago
Harvey Parker
Entries Open for Luna Park Track Meet Next Saturday
Entries for the Luna Park track and field meet will close Wednesday evening. The Washington Athletic Club conducts the event on the new oval at Luna Park with a 44 yard track and 10 yard straightaway. Events include sprints, distance runs, jumps, and throws with handicaps and medals for each, plus a special 10 yard dash for schoolboys. Blanks available at city sporting goods stores.
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Old Dominion Boat Club Regatta on the Fourth of July
The Old Dominion Boat Club of Alexandria will hold its annual regatta on July Fourth. Crew members have begun training. At a recent club meeting Robert F. Green was elected captain J A Stoutenburg first lieutenant and James and Douglas Jr second lieutenant.
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Econdieutenant
English betting on English tracks feared to damage American racing
A New York Sun report suggests a prominent Jockey Club member will study English betting practices in Mugland. If credit betting and club clearing house settlements replace cash wagers, racing may be safeguarded from new laws, but practical bookmakers warn it would kill attendance and favor the wealthy over the masses.
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Racing Entries at Gravesend Detail Long Card
Monday’s Gravesend program lists numerous selling races with long fields. Entries include Keaton Nantes Hodge Simulant Sovereign Ex miteheon Right and True Thespian Little Woods Renault Blytheness and more across seven races, plus numerous two and three year olds and mixed handicap events.
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Nuisances in the paddocks spark trainer complaints
A veteran trainer decries paddock access for the general public at race tracks calling it a nuisance. He describes rude interrogations by paddock visitors, warns against betting-room schemes, and recalls tense encounters with touts, stable hands, and curious spectators. He laments gatecrashers, notes the public’s lack of racing insight, and argues paddock access should stay limited.
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Indiana athlete sets world pole vault record at Western meet
Samse a Wonderful Vaniter reports Samag of Indiana won the Western college games pole vault, clearing 32 feet 4 7/8 inches. He cleared 12 feet 0 inches and 11 feet 4 inches with wide margins, suggesting college athletes tire at lower heights and peak at higher marks.
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S. S. S. touted as greatest blood purifier in ad copy
An advertising claim extols S. S. S. as the greatest blood purifier, detailing its supposed effects on eczema acne and skin diseases caused by impure blood. It asserts the tonic detoxifies the circulation reaches inherited taints and offers a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
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