Pimlico Meet Ends as Hyperion Wins Amateur Cup at Close
The Maryland Jockey Club's Pimlico meeting closed with about 7000 spectators. Hyperion, ridden by Littl Tommy Wright, won the Amateur Cup in a tight finish after Gallant led early. Amanda H. captured the Mount Washington Steeplechase, edging Warner and Cardigan. Ormonde's Right failed to catch The Clown in a mile handicap.
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Baltimore
Maryland Jockey Club
Pimlico
Hyperion
Wright
Herford
Mount Washington
H. Flippen
Robert Neville
Flippen
Amanda H
Ivan Fox
Warner
Cardigan
Rockstorm
Diamond
Mark Anthony
Bergen
Profit
McCarthy
Ormonde
Clown
Glown
Gardners Gallops to Win in mares Sussex stakes
Dr Gardner drives Frizette to a neck win over The Barrier Tokal in the event for mares Sussex and Thomas Calhoun Race. Belle of Pe quest finishes close behind as team stretches from top to wire, decision by a head.
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Tokal
Belle of Pequest
Sussex
Thomas Calhoun
Montague Stakes Results At Jamaica Racecourse
New York May 4 Over a heavy track Dr Gardner won the Montague Stakes a weight for age one mile sixteenth at Jamaica. Martin sent Dr Gardner to the front and he led to the wire with a two length margin over Okentie. Frigette won the five furlong Rosedale Stakes for two year olds in a gallop. Tokalon captured the mares handicap by a neck. Sussex edged Thamas Calhoun in the two year olds race. Aletheno won the five and a half furlongs for three year olds. Draculum easily won the one mile handicap. About 20 000 attended.
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Hilla O'Neill
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Belle of Pequest
Lady Anne
Aletheno
George Odom
Draculum
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Notter
Royal
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Unscrupulous finish in a crowded six furlong bout
Holloway won the sixth race a selling affair at a mile and sixty yards with good odds. Farther Ormonde's Right would have won but Granlatio failed to follow. Warning B Second and Doc Kyle closed a dingdong finish, four horses in a bunch at the line.
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Granlatio
Holloway
Warning
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Pimlico Track Gossip Delays and Bets Rile Baltimore Meet
At Pimlico jockey Hennessy was struck by a dirt clod and rode injured after the first race. The Wrestler’s sale price rose from 1000 to 1500 and likely 2500 after recent form. Smithson leads owners with 8 wins, Dorado and Azelina among his winners. Toronto and Montreal next, with stake entries closing today.
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Diamond
Ormonde
Lloyd
Diggins
Hennessey
Johnson
Toronto
Montreal
Montreal Jockey Club
Starting Causes Uproar At Jamaica Races
New York May 4 Starter Cassidy drew fierce disapproval from a big Jamaica crowd over ragged starts. Royal Onyx led the first, Gay Griselle and Bine Ban faltered, Frizette surged, Philander left in Montague Stakes, sparking grumbles. Bookmakers lost heavy on Montague while Doctor Gardner looms for Brooklyn Handicap. Tokalon’s victory stirs Metropolitans prospects as handicaps shift.
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Jamaica
the Post
Royal Onyx
Gay Griselle
Bine
Doctor Gardner
Brooklyn
Weir
Metropolitan
Tim Sullivan
Frank Farrell
Dave Johnson
Doctor Gardnet
Philander
Chitose Handicap Decides Two Handicaps at Oakland
A large crowd watched two handicaps as the feature at Oakland on May 4. J. C. Clem won the Chitose Handicap with 95 pounds, Edwin Gunn placed second after a post finish, and Lisaro the favorite finished third amid a rough journey. Races included five and one half furlongs won by Pha lan, Prim Handicap won by Turnaway, Selling six furlongs won by Bucome, Chitese Handicap purse with J. C. Clem first, Selling mile and a sixteenth top finish by Bragg, and one mile won by fanfare with Bedford second.
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Abbott Handicapped Stakes Upset at Lexington Meet
The Abbott led a Kentucky Association feature, the Longworth Handicap, winning by J Lee on 106 with Request runner-up. Vipsania and Black Fox also top finishers in six furlongs cards as crowds watched Mrs Alice Longworth present on site. The card included two minor races with times around 1:16 to 1:47 for distances from four furlongs to one mile. A humorous cartoon from Philadelphia Press closes the page with a quip about cooks and societal age.
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Derby fever grips Louisville as Arcite favored at Churchill Downs
May 4 Louisville reports the thirty-third Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs with Arcite from George J. Long in the lead of the field on a drying track. Red Gauntlet and Pink Star loom as threats while heavy betting centers on Woolgandals owned by W E Applegate. Odds posted include Arcite 6 to 1 and Red Gauntlet 8 to 1.
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Should Defend Title Want New Rule Passed
Debate over whether the defending champion should play through all comers with no rest between rounds in the national singles. Key players like Clothier Slocum Larned and Davis weigh in on whether a rest benefits challengers or harms fairness, with historical results showing challengers often face a tough path. The article notes the All-Comers winner has defeated the holder multiple times in the past twenty-three years.
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National Association
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Clothier
Slocum
Henry W. Slocum
Wiliam A. Larned
Larned
Dwight F. Davis
Clarence Hobart
Hobart
Campbell
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Karl H. Behr, Jr
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H. Hovey
R. D. Wrenn
M.F Goodbody
F. H. Hovey
Hovey
Wrenn
R.D. Wrenn
W. V. Eaves
M. D. Whitman
P. Parat
W. A. Larned
W A. Larned
R.F. Doherty
H. L. Doherty
England
Gould Wins British Amateur Court Tennis Title At Two Sets All
Jay Gould of New York defeated Eustace Miles to capture the British amateur court tennis championship in a match that stretched two and a half hours. Gould rallied from deficits in multiple sets, overcoming cramps to win 2 2 6 4 and claim the title believed equivalent to the world championship. Miles, the ex-champion, praised Gould’s stronger strokes and offered congratulations.
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Jay Gould
New York
Eustace TH. Miles
England
Miles
Gould
Paris
Brighton
Washington Athletics Lose to Rockville in Season Opener
In Rockville Maryland May 4 the Rockville team defeated the Washington Athletic Association 8 to 0 on the local grounds in the opening game of the season. Whiting held Capital to three hits while receiving strong support behind him. Rockvillebatteries produced several runs as Kelchner Dawson and Brewer led the attack. Errors and fielding miscues plagued Washington, while Rockville displayed sharper defense and timely hitting leading to the comfortable victory. Umpire Mr Dorsey officiated a 1 hour 49 minute affair.
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Washington Athletic Association
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George Washington
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Amateur baseball results from Georgetown area youths
The National Athletic Club beat EK Street Midgets 18 to 5, and Little Domestica defeated Lamons 17 to 8. McDonald and Shepherd supplied battery brilliance. Georgetown Stars topped Planets 7 to 4, and Eighth Street Teddy Bears beat G Street Teddy 9 to 6 with Clark on mound. Immaculates routed Elbrook Athletica 17 to ?, and Swanns-Americans plan games with Thirtieth Streets. Gage School seeks teams for District play. Barrett listed at 650 Street Northwest. Beter's Juniors beat Eastern High School 8 to 6 on Soreneth grounds. Cooksey and Enid of Galaxy left field noted.
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Potomac Boat Club to Move and Build Riverfront Clubhouse
The Potomac Boat Club will not hold this year’s regatta and has sold its building for 10 000 dollars to Brennan Construction Company. It will buy the old Tenny Mill above the Washington Canoe Club and erect a premier riverfront clubhouse as the club marks its 38th anniversary. Mueller plans a fast crew with several returning oarsmen and a strong junior squad from Technical High School. Practice starts today at 10 and continues daily at 6.
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Rough Water Delays Yale Naval Race On Severn
Annapolis May 4 The two mile race between Yale eight and Naval Academy first crew was postponed to Monday due to bad water. Wind and sea conditions worsened from morning until 7 PM when officials called off the day. If weather permits, racing will start after 10 Monday morning. Georgetown did not appear for its scheduled crews and no word came from Coach Russell or Georgetown authorities after canceling the previous race.
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