Jockey Miller faces suspension as Gravesend scrutiny grows
The Washington Post reports the Gravesend track is outdated and narrow causing crowding on turns. Jockey Miller’s recent rough riding suspension sparks debate over track design versus rider fault. Eddie Dugan emerges as a rising star, with races featuring stakes at Gravesend including the Standard Stakes and Grazelle Stakes plus several events for two and three-year-olds.
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Washington Post
New York
Miller
Gravesend
Brooklyn
Gravexendara
Freshon
Belmont Park
Sheepshead Bay
Iackey Miller
Marlboro Handicap feature and Bedford Stakes card
The Marlboro Handicap for mares at a mile and a sixteenth attracts several entries led by Saracinescu Charles Edward Paumonok and companions. The main event tomorrow is the Bedford Stakes for two year olds five furlongs with Royal Vane Ella O Neill Gfred Burlew entry leading over Alanda Rustle Hal Youthful and others.
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Flip Flap
Tangis
Peter Pan
Archie Brank Gill
Saracinescu
Charles Edward
Good Luck
Ironsides
Neaton
Court Dress
Adoration
Superman
Yankee Girl
Okenlte
Krank Gill
Oran
Paumonok
Royal Vane
Ella O'Neill
Outsider Wins Grand Steeplechase at Auteuil
The Grand Steeplechase run today at Auteuil was won by the outsider rated horse Grosse Mere owned by Gaston Dreyfus. Favorable weather drew a record attendance including President Fallieres cabinet members and the diplomatic corps as well as many Americans.
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Paris
Auteuil
Grosse Mere
Gaston Dreyfus
Fallieres
Georgetown Star Byrnes Signs With Milwaukee Brewers
Special to The Washington Fort from Milwaukee. Charles Byrnes of Georgetown University has joined the Milwaukee Brewers as their new first baseman. The 22 year old graduate is praised for strong batting and clever fielding after years on Georgetown's college team. He will report to Indianapolis tomorrow to join the lineup, with Doyle noting potential fit and future growth.
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Washington Fort
Milwaukee
Wis
Charles Byrnes
Georgetown University
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Georgetown
Brewers
Indianapolis
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Fans Demand Better Richmond Baseball Team
Richmond fans criticize local baseball management after a string of losses leaves the club fourth in the standings. Owner W W Bradley says slumps happen and that luck can shift quickly, noting teams can rise or fall with a few games.
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Richmond
Capital
Washington
W.W. B. Bradley
Skat League Congress Opens in New York
New York today secured the 188 congress of the North American Skat League. Judge Lawrence Zilter of New York was elected president. The 1907 congress, opened yesterday, will close tomorrow with prizes totaling $15,000. Over 3,000 players are participating.
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Chicago
New York
Lawrence Zilter
Thoroughbred Naming List for Races at Gravesend
A long list of race entries and horse names including Gravesend participants such as Tom McGrath Robin Hood Jacobite Brennus Adoration Brookdale Nympty Ella O Neill Royal Vane Laura Clay Sir Toddington Juggler Bull s Eye Sir Cleges Hiskra Dead Gone Antonia Cablegram Mike Sutton Plantland Brown Mary Balla Rebel Queen Mattle Mack Demo Alencon Ovelando The Abbot Bottles Honest Harlow Orlandot Orna Star Fairy Webber Oakland Sandpiper Irish Mike Warden Yell Taolentosa Sibam Elota Water Thrush Nonie Lucille Gateway Golden Rule My Choice Royal Rogue Captain Elevation Arantellus Wookma Optician Montreal Dredger Fred Mere Concerned Lyndhurst Prytania Paprika Hurricane Water Dog St Noel Gilpin Please Lady Powell Bell Weevil Clifton Forge Confessor Tyrolean.
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Tom McGrath
Robin Hood
Brennus
Kernel
Brookdale
Ella O'Neill
Royal Vane
Laura Clay
Sir Toddington
Sir Cleges
Hiskra
Antonia Cablegram
Mike Sutton
Plantland
Brown Mary
Balla
Rebel Queen
Mattle Mack
Demo
Alencon
Ovelando
the Abbot
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Honest
Harlow
Orlandot
Orna
Star Fairy
Webber
Oakland
Sandpiper
Mike
Warden Yell
Taolentosa
Sibam
Elota
Water Thrush
Nonie Lucille
Gateway
Golden Rule
My Choice
Royal Rogue
the Captain
Elevation
Arantellus
Wookma
Optician
Montreal
Dredger
Fred Mere
Lyndhurst
Prytania
Paprika
Hurricane
Water Dog
St. Noel
Gilpin
Lady Powell
Bell Weevil
Clifton Forge
Confessor
Tyrolean
Latonia
Tanglewood
Don Hamilton
Edna Jackson
Wergewood
Robin Head
Gambrinus
Stoner Hill
Royal Onyx
Golden West
Frontenacts
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Woodwitch
King Cole
Mollie Ball
Sallie Barry
Esther Brown
Anne
T/Amour
Zora
Nigger Mike
Blue Dale
the Blas
Cousin Frances
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Lady Hapeburg
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Fallaheen
Wild Violet Berryman
Kornel
Sandalwood
Marmorean
Dr. McCarty
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Dave Lewis
Carl Gray Oe Husted
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Bronnus
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Kleinwood
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Ura
Blue Pigeon
Mattie Macie Braden Wees
Happy Jack
Hendicap
Carolina
Careless
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Loring
Bedford
Hollow
Laura Clayick Aimes
Orlando
Morrankat
Halase
Holtster
Della Thorpe
Sally M
Killer Toddington
Hazel Fatch
King Henry
Fiarizel
LintenAantrica
Magna Stella
Canada
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Suveraing
Uncle Sam
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Hiacko
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Trish Mike
Abe Ruef
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Western Lenee
Onaha—Owasha
Dényer
Ciifton Forge
Bushman
J Goulds World Title Aim Shapes March Championship
Jay Gould, winner of the British court tennis title, is expected to defend his American championship next March at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club. Peter Latham, a former world champion, may join the field if Gould cannot attend London due to exams. The piece notes Fincke's rise in racquets and anticipates strong attendance and competition from visiting players, with Miles and others in the mix.
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Jay Gould
New York
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London
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Vane Pennell
H. E. Crawley
Maj. Cooper-Key
Gould
Lathan
Miles
England
Latham
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Faire
Fairs
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George H. Brooke
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C. H. Mackay
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L. Waterbury
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Hugh Scott
Fearing
Toe
Philadelphia Tennis and
Clarence H. Mackay
Roslyn
Thomas in Sunday Game
Roy Thomas played his first Sunday ball game today amid religious scruples about playing on the Sabbath. Phillies manager Shett e and club officials had urged him to play in Chicago on a trip, offering higher pay, but he declined extra salary and said he would not make a habit of it.
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Oregon Track Team Dominates Northwest Weight Events
Oregon men led by Dan J. Kelly and McKinney excel in weight events, setting Pacific Coast and Northwest records. Zacharias, Hug, and Moores bolster a strong Oregon lineup while Hayward gains praise as a top trainer. The squad outclasses rivals like Washington, California, and Stanford and eyes Jamestown competition.
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Hug
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America
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Pacific Northwest
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Jamestown
el" Hayward
Oregon Athletics
She Should Have Been a Singer Says Musical Comedy
A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece notes a performer’s career path, questioning if she should pursue singing or musical comedy. It discusses talent, voice quality, and the appeal of stage presence in midcentury entertainment.
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Dervish Wins Race to Bermuda Harbor Finish
Commo dore H A Morss yacht Dervish finished first in Bermuda race from Gravesend Bay. Hyperion yawl placed second with longer voyage time. Lila finished third in second division. Dervish arrival drew large Bermuda crowd as judges timed result and prize outlook.
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Lila
Washington Post
Hamilton
Bermuda
H. A. Morass
Dervish
Bt. David's
R. D. Floyd
Actors Play Ball on Analostan Island Seveninning Base Duel
Aborn Opera Company players met Washington Canoe Club members in a seven inning game on Analostan Island. The score ended 15 to 14 in favor of the canoe club with many erratic plays and third base feasts. Secretary Eberbach captained the canoe team, Stall led the opera squad, and umpire Branson kept order amid the amused crowd. After the game, players and spectators joined a concert and river swim at the clubhouse above the Aque duct Bridge.
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Washington Canoe Club
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Branson
Nottingham
Eberbach
Stall
Huntington
May
Scantling
Pomeroy
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Clabaugh
Duckstein
McConville
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Echols
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Aqueduct Bridge
East Liverpool to oppose Sunday ball at Washington
East Liverpool church members raise 2100 to fight Sunday baseball expansion in Washington Pennsylvania. All local players now on bail face continued court action while manager Thomas McDermott of Easton is jailed on embezzlement charges. Also notes a Cleveland Plain Dealer tease about Beverley and a stage line about fairies.
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Washington Post
Washington, Pa
East Liverpool
Easton
Thomas McDermott
Advertising Pays When It Is Well Done
The piece argues that ads with no clear purpose or information fail to attract customers. It urges merchants to invest time and money to craft effective advertising, likening ads to sales staff and urging budgets of ten dollars weekly if that yields profit. A fair, vigorous approach can make advertising a powerful business force.
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Washington Post
Watch This Space Smith the Jeweler
A fragment discusses subways and elevated platforms featuring the phrase watch this space from Smith the Jeweler. The reader is urged to ponder puzzling words and await the advertiser’s confirmation of the article's purpose amid public speculation.
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