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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
6
Wise Men Plunge When Layers Quote BeGeon at 8 to 5 as daughter of Plaudit crosses the wire an easy winner. Running Water defeated by Cabochon at 20 to 1, in a spirited Astoria filly race.
New York June 17 F R Hitchcock's Beckon won the Astoria Dinner Stakes for two year old fillies at Gravesend, with Grimaldi and Sheriff Williams high in the day's results. Monopolist and Lord Stanhope also scored in the mixed program, while attendance neared ten thousand and officials noted strong betting and brisk pace across five races.
According to The Washington Post, F R Hitchcock hosted a Waldorf Astoria dinner for Astoria Stakes subscribers and prominent Jockey Club figures after Beckon won at Gravesend. Beckon, bred by John E. Madden, started under Hitchcock’s ownership and won $7,375 with Hitchcock earning a $3,500 silver cup. betting favored Beckon while rivals Flower Queen Una and others trended at various odds.
The report describes betting shifts and a dramatic race where Keene Cabochon showed a strong move yet faced a disappointing outcome. Penarris, a three-year-old Garry Herrmann colt from the Schwartz Brothers, missed the post and failed to gain ground, while Preston used the backstretch to gain an advantage.
Beau Brommel won the seven furlong fourth race as the favorite in a drive from Electorine with Ovelando third. Two favorites won on a fast track. The card opened with Deacon prevailing in six furlongs, followed by Mackerel in five furlongs and Woolstone in one mile, then Beasures in seven furlongs, Katharine Murphy in four and a half furlongs, Bernie Cramer in one mile three furlongs.
A large crowd watched racing at Kenilworth Park Buffalo. Barney Schreiber won two purses with Killiecrankie and Minnie G in the fifth and sixth races as favorites and second choices ran strong. Weather was clear and track fast with several notable finishes across four and a half furlongs to one mile events.
At Oakland on June 17 Irish Mike won the opening dash with ease on a fast track. In the first race selling four furlongs Irdeh Mike led 7 to 1 with Warden Yell second and San Oak third. Second race saw Hergath win at six furlongs. third race six furlongs went to Titus with Peggy O'Neal second. Fourth race six furlongs Phalanx won with Rudaboek second after a bumping disqualification. Fifth race selling seven and a half furlongs Nic Lucille won with Elervation second. Sixth race purse one mile Palomon won with Pair Fagot second and Muetfano third.
Local track event featured the Oxford team narrowly defeating Piedmont as runners battled for prizes. John Rows of 585 New Jersey Avenue reported twenty five dollar Spreinl Prizes for contestants this week in a district suburbs setting.
The annual YMCA tennis tournament will be held at Mount Pleasant courts starting Monday June 8 at o'clock p m Entries for singles doubles and consolation will be taken at the courts on Saturday June 23 The committee includes Mexars Harris Wiley Van Hoysen Tarbox Shepherd and wees
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Sporting comment by J Ed Grillo notes the Nationals lack depth, needing 2 3 good players to contend in the American League. Critics push players to prove grit, citing Oldring’s departure from the Athletics and team debates. Regarded rowing prospects at Poughkeepsie, Eastern and Western clubs’ form discussed, with Squires Burns fight chatter amid mounting expectations.
Boston June crowd at Brookline Park witnessed Robert Melville’s black gelding Mr. McCann win the country club grand annual steeplechase as the Duke of Abitzal attended, sharing receptions with Mr. and Mrs. Lars Anderson. Races highlighted by winners Beaute, Tallaree, Queen of Night, Orilame, Wille Priorwasses, and others. The day drew high society interest and local gossip about a wealth magnate watching from the hedge.
Police chiefs from the International Police Association, in Washington for two days, departed on morning and evening boats down the Potomac to Jamestown for their annual convention. Rich ard Sylvester, president for seven years, will attend and speak on criminal identification methods. An impromptu police council met at the headquarters to greet the visitors.
The annual Washington Railway Relief Association outing for traction men will be held at River View on Friday June 28. The event aims to be the largest of its kind in the District with more than 190 prizes and extensive committee support, reflecting the association's strong finances and charitable purpose.
Chesapeake Beach Railway Company plans a day trip for 600 children and mothers next Monday. The Associated Charities and summer outings committee arrange free rides on the street railway and merry go round with bathing privileges, aiming for a thoroughly enjoyable day at the beach.
Detroit dispatch reports the American Turf Association meeting at Hotel Cadillac in New Orleans where a rule bans Sunday racing across independent tracks. The decision targets owners, trainers, jockeys, bookmakers and officials partaking in Sunday events, with penalties to tracks in the league.
New York June 17 Washington Post reports Tom O Rourke protege Patch Jack Kelly, of the Yale Gymnastic Club, was knocked out in three counts after a steady attack by his opponent. The bout featured Kelly’s repeated hits and a late of close calls, with referee Johnny White briefly weighing stopping the fight.
Special to the Washington Post reports Frank Gotch, the American champion wrestler, will tour England Scotland France Germany and Ireland beginning September after a forty week engagement. Negotiations place him touring Paris, Hamburg, and other European cities with a weekly fee of about 3900.
Detectives De Martine and Scarvoni report two men named Frank La Rose and Chai Jostrida caught using a seven foot kish hook and bamboo line to rob Dominic Verratti’s clothing store at 6 Madison Street. The pair, observed making several casts with a window entry, fought but were captured after a struggle.
Long Island police search for a red racing car whose occupants are tied to a fatal hit and run in Thompson and Greenpoint Avenues. The same trio allegedly drugged a servant and looted a home of 1009 dollars and jewelry, with two men seen fleeing after firing shots. A farmer, Joseph Sukee, was killed, his wife and two children left widowed.
Commissioners Macfarland West and Morrow toured Ground north west of Bloomingdale to review sites near the filtration plant on Second to Adams streets. Citizens Association and residents voiced opposition to erecting a stable for the District, prompting a site evaluation at McMillan Park and surrounding areas.
An illustrated health ad promotes Descarets tablets from the Sterling Remedy Co. claiming to improve digestion by strengthening tongue and bowel muscles. It touts safe per cent protection against illnesses, asserts tablets are gentle, and warns to avoid bulk counterfeits. Brand name shown as Oca.
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