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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
4
Mombassa wins the Surf Stake by half a length from Restigouche with a strong finish. Yorkist easily takes the opening event as horses break well but stumble early rivals.
A list of racing entries and betting odds across venues including Sheepshead Bay and Kenilworth. Notable horses mentioned include Yorkist Finn Mombassa Sir Lynnewood Saracinescu, Beatrice K Henry C and others with various fixed and fractional odds. Also listed are drivers and owners such as Stone Miler Brussel Griffith Taylor Helgeson and more, with several matchups and price figures.
Doctor Gardner started in the Sheepshead Bay Handicap on the Coney Island track but faded after a strong rail start. Sir Lynnewood won by a length over Tony Faust while Mombassa took the Surf Stake and several favorites were defeated amid a crowd of about 18,000.
New York June 27 Doctor Gardner a four year old Bannockburn colt owned by T D Sullivan and Frank J Farrell and trained by Weir was defeated as heavy public betting favored him. The 126 pound weight proved too much for the colt against Sir Lynnewood First Premium Tony Faust and others. Trainer Weir commented that hard races were needed before the horse was at peak form and that the defeat did not diminish his quality. The race altered fortunes for the bookies as Sir Lynnewood Tony Faust and First Premium drew heavy wagers while Ben Ben and Cairngorm were also heavily backed. Historic winners of Sheepshead Bay Handicap were listed and wagering favored Sir Cleges Resti and Mombassa in other events.
Latonia race day report notes Cableslam taking the Free Handicap in a four drive at Latonia. Lexoline beat Old Honesty for place, Handbridge nosed Bucket Brigade to win the fifth, with Simon Weil a long shot finishing third. Track listed as fast and multiple races detailed with times and placings.
Fair weather and fast track marked Kenilworth Park racing in Buffalo New York on June 37. Five furlongs saw William H. Lyong win at 6 to 1 with Aristotle second and Stanley Way third. other runners included Mme and several others in the field. Royalty won the six furlong second race with Lee Harrison favored at 2 to 4, while Grevilla and Paul Gifford also ran. Escutcheon captured the third race at six furlongs as Arma Smith placed second and Chief Hayes third. Johnnie Blake won the five-furlong fourth race. Niblick led the one mile sixth race with Nellie Burn second and Jack Kardhtville close behind.
Dudley opened as favorite in the mile and one-sixteenth selling event at Windsor but sulked and finished out of the money as Little Boot took the win. The card also listed six races with Rob's Pet and Garasco among winners, and The Globe led by Lita Boot's upset victory in the fifth race. Weather clear and track fast, purses ranged from $360 to $900.
The world’s famed fight referee George Siler, aged sixty-one, announces retirement from boxing after two thousand contests. A mammoth testimonial at the Coliseum planned for September 23, led by William Hala Thompson and other Chicago figures, aims to honor his long career despite health strains.
San Francisco June 27 The Britt Nelson boxing bout set for July 3 was delayed to July 31 due to Nelson being unable to train because of an ear abscess. Fans wait as options for a foe are being considered.
A dense list of names and nicknames appears, including California King Tom Cogan Navajo and a wide array of unique labels like Weirdsome Woodwitch Belfast Latonia Stone Betreat Margaret Randolph Water Cooler and Meadow Green Has Red Musser Pompadour Matador Oberon. No clear narrative, just entries.
Yale defeats Harvard in a tense up stream varsity eight race by a boat length. Boulton sparked Yale with a late surge from 23 to 35 strokes per minute, while Harvard’s Lunt and Glass led early. Coach Kennedy praised Yale’s efficiency and Har vard captain Richardson was later named Harvard captain. Night finish and postponed races set for tomorrow.
Sailors faced heavy seas causing the Navy eight to dip and lose time while pursuing leaders. Georgetown and Cornell battled for second as crews favored middle positions, with referee errors and darkness affecting finish order. Coach Russell misjudged outcomes, while Wisconsin and Navy were rated strongest by officials.
In Berlin on June 27 the Hbel suit against Munich Post drew dramatic scenes. Dr Carl Peters faced a charge of cruelty to natives while imperial commissioner in East Africa. Dr Bebel cited passages from Peters writings, including one claiming natives were shot from trees like sparrows, while Peters argued humor in the lines. The court heard arguments over sourcing the information with Bebel refusing to name source amid partisan interruptions.
Dr W B Pope, who left Washington for Texas forty-two years ago seeking fortune, returns with his sister Mrs Helen Shepherd to renew boyhood ties. He recalls old Penn Ave and shanties, contrasts past and present civic growth, and reflects on his medical career and frontier marriage.
A mandamus petition was filed in the District Supreme Court by M. B. Kammerer and others trading as Whitney & Kammerer against William J. Zeh Company, coal dealers of the city. The suit seeks a writ directing the firm to publish under oath its stock paid-in and all debts as of December 31, 1904. The complaint states Zeh Company, incorporated with $100,000 capital in 1,000 shares, owes the petitioners $37,318.12. The court issued an order for mandamus, pending further action.
Almas Temple Mystic Shrine members and friends will attend a day at Chesapeake Beach with athletic events and games. Entries close at 2 pm for races, ball games, high jump, tug of war between commanderies, water polo, and other contests with prizes for winners.
Dr A H Harrison of Baltimore told the Baltimore and Ohio Association of Railway Surgeons that intoxicated victims often show less physical injury due to reduced fear. Experts debated first aid, shock, and the role of morphine, while officers were elected and plans noted for next year in Chicago and a visit to the Jamestown Exposition.
Justice Blanchard heard Walsh on vacating an order for the examination of Miss Watson in suits by Hansen to recover fees. Referee Mias Watson to take her testimony. Appellate Division had suspended Hansen for one year for conduct in the Watson vs Walsh suits.
Hundreds of tons of rubbish pile in East Side gutters as street cleaning workers strike for fines protest. Residents dispose of house waste in streets, creating offensive odors and health risks amid rising heat. about 1,000 drivers have walked off for several days.
Sunday school pupils of St Peter's enjoyed a lively annual outing with athletic events. Morning and afternoon baseball games featured St Peter's Juniors versus Metropolitan Athletic Club and St Peter's against St Vincent's, both Marquette League. Youth races and races plus games offered prizes for winners.
A spoofed dialogue from Chicago News features a smitten youth asking if dropping someone would erase memory and a summer girl quipping that memory endures beyond any correspondence course. The playful exchange captures lighthearted social chatter.
An advertisement touts ASPA WRIGHT PRODUCER capsules as a European discovery to add 6 to 10 pounds monthly, claiming to build solid rich blood when other methods fail. It urges readers to buy for $2 and request a booklet, listing Drug Stores or ASPA CO, 1265 Broadway, New York as contact.
Foreign mail records reveal an 1877 letter to a schooner captain, with a child’s note to “Dear Father I love you.” Capt. O. W. French reports his ship Fiera Conden of Belfast had a son who sent similar pleas. The Post Office will forward the letters to Capt Brentch.
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