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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
15
In heavy mud at Pimlico the Govans handicap showcased Billy Kelly as a leading contender for Kentucky Derby fame. Lord Baltimore beat Black Rascal and Second Thoughts in a rainy card that highlighted mudder specialists and long-distance performances.
Cleveland May 4 A mandatory injunction forcing Sheriff Bly Stannard to enforce Ohio code prohibiting betting at Chagrin Falls horse races was granted to Mayor George L Burton. The order aims to stop special deputies from preventing betting as promoters say betting funds are needed. Races were postponed after one event ran with no betting and will resume Saturday. management will appeal.
Sixteen horses loom as likely starters for the Kentucky Derby with top weights around 126 pounds. Trainers report key workouts for hopefuls including Tryster, Prudery, and Black Servant, with final preparations under way and plans for special trains bringing visitors from major cities to Louisville for the mile and a quarter race offering over 50,000 added money.
Pimlico notes from Baltimore report large year entries for Toronto stakes and plans to ship mounts and stable strings to Canada. Jockey Williams likely to ride Billy Barton in the Kentucky Derby, with commitments to Al Austin in Canada after. Weather and crowd contrast with action on track as numerous owners signal summer Canadian shipping. Lexington results summarize six races with winners such as Eyes of Fourh and Nancy Wyatt and multiple place finishes.
A cluttered race card lists Pimlico entries for the opening race with 3-year-olds over 4 furlongs including 182 Etta Crumpsall 1 107 and 160 W'te Haven, plus 175 182 Wkle Fancy and other contenders. The card also notes 107 Jacquetia and 176 Tom Cassidy among outfits. details of stalls and weights appear with race numbers and riders.
Multiple horse racing card notes list races from first to seventh with entrant names and odds style. Mentions jockeys trainers and form remarks. highlights best contenders and potential outcomes for each race.
Chicago May 4 Arnold Chick Gandil former Chicago White Sox first baseman asks for an immediate trial. He filed the petition the day before Judge Charles A McEldin of the criminal court. Gandil was one of the players indicted in connection with the alleged throwing of the 1919 World Series.
Outfielder David Robertson of the Chicago National League club is reinstated by Judge Landis after a refusal to join the spring training trip. Veeck says Robertson can play if he trains two weeks with no salary.
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