Wexford Wins Handicap at Mile and Furlong
Old Cripple, favored at good odds, lands the mile and a furlong stake by six lengths. Dress Makes All Run ning in the event. Tom Cogan scores summaries.
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Old Cripple
Court Dress
Tom Cogan
Winners at Gravesend Feature Gazelle Race Upset Wins
At Gravesend, Court Dress led all the way to win the Gazelle Stakes by a length and a half as a 4-to-5 favorite. Wexford upset a 25-to-2 move to win the handicap by six lengths. Harcourt captured the sixth race, James B Brady led early to take the first, Tom Cogan won the steeplechase, and Oyama narrowly missed in the final stretch with Royal Onyx prevailing. The crowd enjoyed perfect weather and a day of varied outcomes among favorites.
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Washington Post
New York
Gravesend
Wexford
Zamesi
Harcourt
Huck
James B. Brady
Gene Russell
Tom Cogan
Sherifft Williams
Merry Saint
Robin Hood
Gambrinus
Oyama
Royal Onyx
Beckman
Gene
Beamish
Sheri Williams
Koehler
Accond
Realm
Dupee
Leon Mails
Jock Barr
Jolly Dixon Ahso
Doure
Oro
Darkle
Zambest
Martin
Tommy Waddell
Mountain
Far West
the Quail
Tomacco
Holden Berbator
Sailor Boy
Radike
Golden West
E. Dugan
Stickaway
Koerner
Clemente
Herodotus
Jennie Wells
Heine
SIATH
Harrourt
Hicks
Gold Finn
Incognito
St. Carlo
Cymbal
Dream On
Beraud, Jr
Hera Avis
Punch
Milford Naseman
Ansonia
Ferry
Landing
Filet
Sandy
Arabo
E Dugan
King Cole
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Chinehona
Kattleac
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Lamour
List
Tremendous Killing Hits Gravesend Wexford Cash Haul
Special to The Washington Post reports turfman R L Thomas secured a $50,000 gain at Gravesend by backing Wexford and Warcourt in two races. Wexford, once deemed a cripple, stunned bettors with heavy late action, returning about 6 to 1 as books paid out around $76,000. Public reaction hints at broader scandal in racing.
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Washington Post
New York
R. L. Thomas
Washington
Gravesend
Wexford
Warcourt
Thomas
Wollsthorpe
Miss Young
Colin
Belmont Park
Shilling
Zambest
Tommy Waddell
Davy Johnson
Johnson
Harcourt and James E Brady Triumph In Tight Rally
In a heated afternoon of racing at the track Thomas backed Harcourt to win more than $15,000 as a late surge. Frank J Farrell, after earlier luck, won 90,000 on James E Brady with Beckman aboard. The Mimic colt held on by an eyelash in a close finish as trainer Weir kept Beckman out of trouble.
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Hacking
Zambesi
the Quail
Tommy Weddell
Temecco
Thomas
Harcourt
Frank J. Farrell
James E. Brady
Weir
Beckman
Farrell
Gene Russell
James B. Brady
Bey
Joe Gans
Kid Herrmann
Tonopah
Sinerf
Cepital
Nate Cates
Cook Remedy Co
Masons Temple
Chlergs
Visit Seventeen Pool Rooms raid in New York
District Attorney Jerome pressed a sweep against pool rooms as police visited seventeen locations. No arrests were made, but some rooms were found to be conducting betting activity. Subpoenas were issued for a John Doe investigation as authorities seized racing information tied to syndicates. Peter De Lacey and Gene Comiskey were among the rooms checked.
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Washington Post
New York
Jerome
Sdéme
Hansen
John Doe
Barlow
Criminal Courts
Hannigan-McCormick
Dave Mitchell
Bob Davis
Peter
de Lacey
Gene Comiskey
Sullivanse
Tallamund Forc es Pace In Oakland Race
Tallamund led the pace at one mile three sixteenths and won the feature in Oakland. Ekersall captured the mile event easily, while Talen tosa tired late in the Futurity course. The card listed six races with various winners and close finishes including Talentosa and Joe Coyne in decisive wins.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Tallamund
Ekersall
Talentosa
Fallfare
Kirchbaum
St. Avon
Wright
St. Modan
Kelly
Heatherscot
Kismet, Jr
Bobby Shafto Alao Ren
Hikergell
Blen
George Kilborn
Sea Air
Lynen
Avalon
Mike Jordan
Roman Boy
Bonnet
Reality
Pricess Louise
Swagger
Tallamand
Lynch
Avontellus
Keogh
Byronerdale
Kers
Benvolio
Dante C
Tarrigan
Ding Dong
Markie Mayer
McRae
Sheridan
W .Smith
Hoth Young
Kinchbeam
Neptunus
Anvil
Luciana
Flaunt
Rettig
Convent Belle
Bort
Grace St. Clair
Hand Maiden
Costagos
Dercom
Blue Battle
Azusa
Samar
Bou Vivant
Vif Elmdale
Joe Coyne
Kirchraum
Edith James
A. Wright
Racing cards show results and chaos at Hamilton
Horse racing from Hamilton Ontario on June 12 features four favorites winning, with six furlong handicap the highlight where Scarfell edged La Pucelle. Races list winning times, payouts, and several runners including Dutch Pete Blacklock and Ballet Box.
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Washington Post
Hamilton
Ontario
H. Ton
Charley Eastman
Scarfell
la Pucelle
Westt
Dubois
Moliere
A. Martin
Rough House
Mc Carthy
Princess Louise
Bayou'Lark
William Poemitso
Johnnie Blake
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Olann
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Coi
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Little Boot
J. Carroll
The
Belle of
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Ron Mo Croren
Itre Alert
Demon
Wabash
Ren
Racing Entries and Probable Winners From New York Times
The Keetts stable surpassed 100000 in 1907 season winnings with Peter Pan winning the Standard Stakes at Gravesend. Total earnings at Aqueduct since April 15 reached 101046.25 in under two months, suggesting a possible turf record for America. The report lists numerous horses and entrants including Crackenthorne Lady Amelis Col White Rio Grande Lord Stanhope Brandy Angier Confederate Jugetter Heit Sovereign ONeill Percy Red Leaf Mary F ClaIateress Mesque Master Robert Tillinghast Latonia and others.
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New York, Times
James. R. Keetts
Gravesend
Peter Pan
Keene
Aqueduct
America
Crackenthorne
Amelis
Col. White
Rio Grande
Lord Stanhope
Brandy
Angier
Confederate
Jugetter
Heit Sovereign
Hla O'Neill
Percy
Red Leaf
Mary F
Claiateress
Mesque
Master Robert
Tillinghast
Latonia
Balla
Lady Vis
Lady Flora
Ics
Howerman
Harola D Oe Deslie
Twewbator
Acces Orns
Mint Boy
Berryman
Fuller
Jacket
Brigade
Dunyeean
Falent
Ivanhole
Bendigo
Oakland
Sendpiper
Altair
Planet
Hed Garter
Better Than Miller Best Rider In America
Prominent claim that J Lee the Black Demon is the best young rider in America, surpassing Miller in the past thirty days. Lee is praised for clean riding, quick post starts, and consistency, with Miller repeatedly fined for foul riding. Statistics compare mount counts and outcomes, highlighting Lee’s high win rate on first choices versus Miller’s.
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J. Lee
West
America
Lee
Miller
Holtman
Lea
General Avenue
Lee rides four winners at Latonia meet
Cincinnati June 11 Jockey Lee earns four victories as Latonia hosts seven furlong events. Harry Scotti leads early betting with wins and Envo finishes third. The program features heavy track conditions and multiple runners including Lexoline and Plaud among noted horses.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Latonia
Harry Scotti
Lexoline
Envo
Western
J. Lee
Austin
Gol Boll
Soresky
Plaud
Ag. Brands
Notsy An
Aula
Hane
Auatin
Bue Voy
Lee
Dainty Nandene
End Hickey
Wane
Eppertelen
Vipsania
Moodbee Talle
Ras
Sue Chee
Washington and Boston clashed as league power plays unfold
SY J ED GRILLO notes Washington and Boston financially prosper or struggle under Ban Johnsons patronage and league meddling. Lee is praised for fearless post riding and a strong class stand in racing. Heydlers fair rulings on pitcher credit show common sense. Gans era earnings and New Orleans racing turmoil finish with Louisiana anti racing bid shaping sport.
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SY J. ED Grillo
Washington
Hoston
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Boston
Neck of the Woods
Joe Cantillon
Cantillon
Eines
Lookey
Lee
Walter Miller
John Heydler
McGinnity
Whise
Mathewson
Pittsburg
Giants
Wiltse
Heydler
Chicago
Marty
New Orleans
Louisiana
Nose Finishes At Montreal in Close Sprint Card
Montreal June 12 A stirring race card saw close finishes with winners in doubt until last strides. In the first and fourth races officials determined the winner only after placings were posted. Pantoufle won the six furlongs with Tr. Mack third. Oroba took the fair furlongs with Truro second. Cursus won the steep distance ahead of Waternog. Dog Rose won the one mile with Monkey Purate second.
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Montreal
Quebec
Digeins
Pantoufle
aeDasial
Mack
Murphy
Oroba
Golincein
Shirley Ay
Ric
Daniel
Truro
Sven
Ahow
Maxton
Kitty Flynn
Black Hawk
Lady Itone
Oly
J. Murphy
Waternog
J. Johnson
Nationals Sweep Three Sets In Summer Duckpin Opener
The Nationals won three sets over the Columbias in the Royal alley opener, setting a District finas record with a high individual 140. A match game is slated tonight between a Baltimore picked team and a local squad on these alleys.
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Royal
Nationals
Columbias
Baltimore
Poole
Wom & Bid - Ee
Totele
Daring highwaymen wreck car with barricade on Broadway
Daring robbery attempt ends with explosion of a fire when masked men block a Panhard owned by Benjamin Stern near Bayside. Chauffeurs James Pettit and Robert Sanford are bruised, Mr Schaeffer shaken but uninjured. Police arrest two Italians Mapoli Ranzo and Frank Dino near Bell farm.
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Washington Post
New York
Benjamin Stern
Broadway
Bayside
Queens
Stern Brothers
Twenty-third Street
Schaeffer
Stern
Mr. Schaeffer
James J. Pettit
Robert Sanford
Guest
Flushing
Long Island Railroad
Bell Farm
Mapoli Ranzo
Frank Dino
Tie In Golf Championship Between Two Boston Champions
Atlantic City June 12 The Woman's Eastern Golf Association championship ends in a tie between Frances Osgood and Mary Adams, both of Boston. Adams 189 over 36 holes, Osgood 189 after a 95 in the final round, play-off set for tomorrow morning. Leader scores list Adams 188, Osgood 189, Hishop 191, Harley 195, Phelps 197, Griscom 198, Foz 200, Cannington 202, Curtis 205, Wells 208, Mix 204, Harriet Curtis 205, Elizabeth Porter 205. Handicap medal play won by Harley 88. Cannington second 96. Phelps third 92.
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N. J
Eastern Golf Association
Frances Osgood
Mary Adams
Boston
Mass
Miss Osgood
Miss Adams
Georgianna Hishop
New York
Katherine Harley
M. Phelps
Mize F. Griscom
Philadelphia
Caleb Foz
Helen Cannington
New Haven
Margaret Curtis
Louise Wells
Julia Mix
Harriet Curtis
Elizabeth Porter
Harley
Cannington
Phelpa
Union Bans Join Parade Over Nonunion Band
Canton Ohio June 13 All union bands at the State G A R encampment withdrew this afternoon as a non union band had been engaged to take part. The parade began with only the remaining band leading the march before Gov Harris and Commander Harman. The event continued as a success despite the incident with 3,000 at the camp fire speech by Gov Harris and others.
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Canton
Ohio
Taught Edison Telegraphy
Detroit reports the unclaimed body of John Thomas the man who taught Thomas A Edison telegraphy and spurred his electrical career. Thomas died Sunday. his only relatives are his divorced wife and their daughter. The piece notes Edison as a teen selling papers on trains at Fort Gratiot, Michigan.
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Detroit
Mich
Japa
John Thomas
Thomas A. Bidison
Thomas
Fort Gratiot
Edison
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