Georgetown Rowing Crew Improves Before Poughkeepsie Race
Special to The Washington Post from Poughkeepsie New York June 20 Georgetown rowers show progress under Coach Russell with starboard and bow four displaying better coordination. Crew completes a four mile possible under twenty minutes if continued and notes good form, despite mild injuries to Fitzgerald and Chapman. Syracuse and Pennsylvania trials hint at contenders while Cornell, Columbia, and Wisconsin trail earlier expectations.
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Washington
Poughkeepsie
Russell
Hudson
Georgetown
Fitzgerald
Chapman
Bolle
Coagh Glendon
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Navy
Cornell
Columbia
Wisconsin
Sail in rough seas shapes Sonder trials on Marblehead coast
Marblehead Mass June 20 seven Sonder boats faced two more trials in fresh wind and heavy seas as the committee debates which three will best represent the country in Germany and Spain this summer. Chewink VIII and Spokane I won today with Chewink leading the fleet overall and Spokane I second while Saily VIII Marblehead contend for fourth. Spokane II Maria and Corinthian trail far behind and may not race further.
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Marblehead
Mass
Germany
Spain
Windward
Leeward
Maria
Corinthian
Queen Prevails In Tight New York Yacht Club Regatta
In the sixtieth annual regatta on Long Island Sound J Roger Maxwell's Queen defeated Morton F Plant's Ingomar by 53 seconds on a 22 mile triangular course with light air. Eclipse won the principal Bennett Cup for schooners, besting the Queen by 3 minutes 21 seconds, while 30-footer Alera beat Effort by 7 minutes 36 seconds to take the class prize over Weetamoe.
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New York
J. Roger Maxwell
New York Yacht Club
Morton F. Plant
Ingomar
Long Island Sound
L. J. Callanan
Eclipse
Alera
F. M. Smith
Weetamoe
Yale Varsity Eight Wins Two Mile Race at Gales Ferry
In Gales Ferry Connecticut on June 20 the Yale varsity eight won a two mile downstream race after weather delays. The freshmen finished five lengths behind at the boathouse while the Harvard and Yale fours raced. Yale’s four won a half mile brush by one length.
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Gales Ferry
Conn
Yale Varsity
Varsity
Kennedy
Harvard
Yale
Two Favorites Win at Latonia as Lexoline Triumphs
Cincinnati June 20 Lady Fesca and Princess Orna among the few favorites to win at Latonia. Feature seven furlongs saw Lexoline, 10 to 1, upset the field with Cablegram second and Old Honesty third on fast track.
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Cincinnati
Lady Fesca
Frincess Orna
Latonia
Lexoline
Cablegram
Old Honesty
Lady Fegea
Lee
Marcus Aurelius
Contes
Minder
Noisy Girl
Grende
Stoneman
Bitter Gold
Hans
Major Mac
Albert Fairy
McChord
Anatin
Dome
Shirvin
Marmarean
Nelleite
Stoner Hill
Husted
Barnecdale
Viole Blanche
Shiels
Butler
Henry O
Helgeeon
Austin
Miss Hawley
Ethel Mark
St. Juvenal
Fant Fiight
Radish
Gberon
Athena
Monochord
Aumio
Ik Te
Tima
Frodtenac
Scalplock
JO Cpickena
Tims
Leo Bright
Florizel
Afarwelles
Matador
Lieut. Rice
Miss Kitty
Calbach
Cherry
Blaze o'Light
Thing
Dele Strome
Tinker, Waeker
Alice King
Charley Mitchell
Pretty Michael
Carviessalora
Nealon wins Suburban amid Darnell sprint and Gates coup
In a dramatic Coney Island finish, Nealon outfinishes Montgomery and Beacon Light after Faust set a brutal early pace to clear the way. John W Gates, tied to Durrell’s camp, banks around $50,000 while Durrell and Herz clash over Dusot rivals. Electioneer falters as Western turf triumphs and Montgom ery’s backers revel in a sharp betting coup following a tightly staged race sequence.
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Electioneer
Veter—Quesel
Peter Pan
Jockey Mountain
Notter
Ambel
Hlectioneer
Mountain
Nealon
Barné¢y Schratber
Missouri Horseman
Darnell
Montgomery
Beacon Light
Kentucky
William ‘Lakeland
James R. Keene
B. R.hitchcock
Newcastle
Gold Lady Triumphs by Lengths in Tense Race
The crowd watched Gold Lady win by ten lengths while The Ting finished far back. Californians backed Firestone but lost big on Monopolist and Masque. Gates wagered $10,000 on Monopolist as odds swung from 4 to 1 to 13 to 5. Bookmakers suffered heavily from Acrobat and Maxnar plays, with Rio Grande Herman Lancastrian among favorites rising empty.
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Kernel
Cupes
Lunglow
Owens
Pantom
Ray
Leonalia
Alko Yan
Pallakeen
Huddy
Roseben
Gdarting
Prince Hamburg
Milter
Gold Lady
Preston
Lady Amelia
Bob ‘Tyler
Firestone
Sandy
Chapultepec
Mountain
Manaue
Nicol
King Jones
Ben Fleet
Wave Crest
Burt Hing Bol
Adrigna
Rockerea
Monopolist
Bseling
Acrobat
Dugan
Maxnar
Sian
Banker
Brussels
Olver Cromwell
King Cole
Secestrion
Payette
Herman
Blondy
Flavigny
Rilo Grende
Puturity
Falcada
Lowe
Hollister
Notter
Meelick
Brunsel
Hartford
Boy
Live Wire
Chatiewood
Regal Royal
Green Norbitt
Pontex
Ting
Mr. Gates
King James
Fred Buelow
Rio Grande
Phantom
Berner
Dave Johnson
Frank Farrell
Weir
Ben Strome
Rosalen
Chahes
Amelia
IMPORT PROVES FAST IN OAKLAND RACING MEET
San Francisco reports a fast track and clear weather at Oakland where Import won the opening five furlong race amid a driving finish. Mamie Algol led the mile and a quarter, Ed. Davis placed third in a tense sprint as the day featured six races with multiple runners and times recorded.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Mamie Algol
Import
Palm
Karoda
A. Wright
Ed. Davis
Howard
Sand Piper
Brock Leaf
Saucy M. San Oak
Gigana
St Charles
Futurity
John
H. Sheehan
Beng
Tor Warner
Borel
Apcend
Furze
Ktrachbeum
Royal Red
Miss Billie
Bessie Vasney
Nabouasaar
Princess Louise
Corrigan
Saiable
McRae
Flaunt
Christine A
Piquet
Galice
Jack Fall
Andrew B. Gook
Kirshbaum
Huerfann
A. Walsh
Markie Mayer
McFine
Sahara
Johany Lyons
Noni¢ Lucille
Hazeline
Gates Rakes In Coin At New York Races
Special to The Washington Post reports betting on a busy New York track day. John W. Gates reportedly earned about 30000 dollars from the Basset law colt Acro bat while owner R F Carman took around 20000. Bets hit 200000 on the Suburban and big plunges hit Roseben and Phantom.
Factotum Wins Windsor Feature In First Start
Factotum owned by G. W. Cook, racing first time at Windsor, upset Miss Alert as an even-money pick to win the feature by a length. Weather clear, track fast. The card opened with a 25 to 1 upset in the first race as The Globe rider-aided horse won.
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Windsor
Ontario
Vine
G. W. Cook
Salling
Purae
the Globe
Wein
Kuns
Pentangon
Burtén
Hird
Hamilcar
Aante Berry
Fioranting
Denigre
Harmanis
Moreland
King of the Valley
Burton
Little Boat
Fairbrothers
Gurioua
St. Noel
Reveille
Foley
Hoos
Kunz
Lady Withorn
D. Boland
Losshappka
Revery
Fantasia
William Penn
Fare
Senator Paynter
Mendocino
Vince Miles
Favorite bad beaten. Lord Boanerges wins Ontario Handicap
Buffalo June 20 Lord Boanerges won the Ontario Handicap for three year olds at Kenilworth. Tongorder the favorite finished outside the money. Weather cloudy track slow. Four races listed with times and winners. details include Chief Hayes, Ketenemtie, and Lady Powell among others.
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Buffalo
Lord Boanerges
Ontario
Kenilworth
Tongorder
Chief Hayes
McCarthy
Hleafador
Na Em Arene Eager
Seng
Bush Pete
Zelina
Alan “Ittyeles
Abond
Abond Raqehour
Ketenemtie
Goldstein
Shirl Garthyy
Toi
Minnie G
Mets
Roba
Stanley Pay
Cuycurgus Hind
Giroust Ragate
Black Hawk
Aramé G
Bellman
Tongerlet
Tene
Aong
iGoklatein
Court Mar- Gat
Cespaniany
Ang
Mme
Alma Tan
Gacantel
Z . Oroba
Lady Powell
Dead Heat Crowned In Royal Ascot Gold Cup Fight
The Royal Ascot Gold Cup day drew crowds as The White Knight and Elder dead heated, then The White Knight won after an objection against Stern for boring. Americans entered the royal inclosure amid perfect weather and vivid attire. the stolen cup remained missing.
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Ascot
England
White Knight
Elder
Halsey
Col. Kirkwood
Stern
Duke of Grammont
Socely
Brighton
Epson
Carmine
Rowton
Buckstone
Tim Whiffler
Ely
General Peel
Nealon Wins Suburban as Ed Grillo Notes Turbulent Season
Sporting commentary by J Ed Grillo reviews a tough Suburban race at Sheepshead Bay where favorite Bilectioneer fails to place. Nealon, a four year old owned by Boots Darnell, earns victory over Superman while Darnell’s turf career is recounted alongside the collapsing form of Clarke Griffith’s team in New York. The piece also touches on a rising boxing prospect Joe Rogers and organizational disputes involving Barney Dreyfuss and umpire Bob Emslie.
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J. ED Grillo
Sheepshead Bay
Bilectioneer
Nealon
Boots Darnell
Superman
Darnell
Herz
McChesney
Wrime
Durnell and Herg
Durnell
Elwood
Kentucky
Latonia
Clarke Griffith
New York
New York Giants
Highlanders
Griffith
Jimmy McAleer
St. Louisa
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburg
Bob Emslie
Mate
National League
Sonctunion
Clarence Mackay
Lincoln Farm Association
Mackay
Lincoln
Jules Guerin
Guy Lowell
America
Ezra Sutton Dies. Noted Boston Player Passes Away
Ezra Sutton, once a top third baseman for the Boston National League team, died today at a private hospital in Braintree. Born in Rennaca North Carolina fifty seven years ago, Sutton began professional baseball in 1908 and was a familiar figure in early 20th century games.
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Ezra Sutton
Boston
Juhin
Ezra Button
Braintree
Sutton
Reneca
N. C
Weddings at Washington and Nearby Homes Highlight Social Season
A series of nuptials punctuated Washington life with ornate receptions and elegant attire. Brides wore empire gowns with lace details. bridesmaids and attendants carried white blooms. Guests included Dr. Henry Pillsbury and the Washingtonians club, with travels planned to Casselton, California, and Norwich, Vt.
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Herbert Scott Smith
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
Uberty Mesgaling
Misa Edha Jordan
Cambridge
Anna Miller
Hidith Everett
Henry Pillsbury
Boston
Bartlett
Casselton
N. Dak
S. B. Bartlett
California
Dr. Bartlett
Unclear Horse Names Parade Amid Mixed Entries and Odds
A long list of horse names and handlers fills the page, including Bay, Sheepshead a Rustle, Lady Ann, Nimbus, Suffrage, J C Core, Biskra, Joe Nealon, Thomas Calhoun, and many others. No clear event or outcome is stated. the text reads as a catalog of entrants and associated figures from the racing section.
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Rustle
Alauda
Montparc
Lady Ann
Golden West
Massaniello
Nimbus
Notasulga
Fordello
J. C. Core
Biskra
Joe Nealon
Thomas Calhoun
Smiling Tom
Ruby
Tuck Finnell
Will Do
Farribault
Latonia
American gets bad start in British Open
Alec Smith of Nassau Country Club, New York, opens with a poor round at Hoylake, trailing leader Arnaud Massey by twelve strokes after day twelve. Massey leads with 157, while Smith totals 169 for the day. many English contenders struggle as 36 holes remain.
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Hoylake
England
Alec Smith
Nassau Country Club
New York
Smith
Smyth
Arnaud Massey
Massey
France
J. H. Taylor
Taylor
Braid
Harry Vardon
Alexander Herd
TJ Ball
G. Pullard
Tom Williamson
G. Duncan
Tom Vardon
W. Toogood
John Graham, Jr
Seyoad
Edward Ray
James Braid
H. H Barker
Walter Toogood
John Graham
James Kinnell
George Pulford
John Ball
George Cawsey
Social whirl of Newport colony and famed families
Social gossip traces the Hunnewells plans to settle in Newport society with potential property ownership, as Reginald Vanderbilt and friends welcome their return. Alfred Vanderbilt, Jackson and Mackay are noted players in summer display, yacht hires and farm park plans. The piece also highlights Bath rooms by Mrs Hammond and Duke of the Abruzzi’s Boston visit with the Italian Club ahead of a honorary degree ceremony.
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Sadie L. Bielstein
Geagrae
F. F. Chase
Anna M. Breslin
Sixth Street
John M Sehick
Grace Reformed Church
Misa Nina Chase
Cheries Breslin
The
Washingtonians
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Arthur T. Kemp
Newport
Giely
Wellesley
Hunnewell
Reginald Vanderbilt
Reginald
Alfred Vanderbilt
Neilsons
Hunnewells
Harrewell
Baby Belle
Reginalde
Vanderbilt
Newport Reading Room
Havemeyer
Pembroke Jones
Joseph Wisener
Robert L. Gerry
New York
Foston
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Colonia
Frederick
Bourne
John Hays Hammond
South Africa
Hammond
Washington
Duke of the
Abruzzi
George von L. Meyer
Country Club
Boston
Undi
Methuen
Dirs
David Nevins
London Likes American Walk Fashion Among Summer Society
London society women embrace the American walk, dubbing it the tall walk that imitates a yacht in the breeze. The trend draws many leaders to lessons, with emphasis on upright posture and strong leg muscles as they glide in a swift, refined stride. Metcalf to dine Norwegian officers aboard Haarfagre. visits Mount Vernon and Hampton Roads planned. Richard Croker regains health and prepares Orby for the Irish Derby on June 3 with bay colt Georgetown entered.
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Washington Post
London
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Éay
Dahl
Hareld Haarfagre
Mount Vernon
Hampton Roads
Jroker
Orby
Dublin
Richard Croker
Georgetown
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