Clements by a Nose in Tight Pimlico Steeplechase
The Washington Post reports a near dead heat at Pimlico with Clements narrowly beating rivals as odds on favorite John Dillon faces strong competition. Spectators saw a keen sprint to the finish in the Merchant’s Handicap and Jackey Club purse events, with close turns and a dramatic final furlong.
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Washington Post
Baltimore Md
Pimlico
Ewan Todas
Tome
Sue Eset
Coles
Lemens
Kempton
Toopwgorel
Lila
Fragmentary Pimlico Notes Read Like Jumbled Local Update
A garbled OCR style note references Pimlico and local terms with scattered proper nouns. Names, places, and events are incomplete but imply a brief, unsettled local update or notice. The readable fragments hint at a shuffled report involving a person or place near Merun and New Lore with modest detail.
Odd Results Dominate Five Furlong Races
A messy race card shows outsized bids and disqualifications in a five furlong selling event. Piller Wis and Bertels are noted near the top, while various riders and horses such as Manoravis and Chantel appear in other placements. Wager totals and show money figures accompany the messy listings.
Winners in Steeplechase Feature at Tomorrow's Cup
The opening odds with 20 to 1, then 7 to 1 at post time. George Leips blundered at the fifth jump shrinking his win chances while Ringer stayed in the money. Siffel nearly fell during the ride. The amateur cup for gentleman riders promises a strong field with Tom Wright set to ride Pan de Oro, Rio Grande, and Vanes laird as potential contenders.
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Maae
Ringer
Siffel
Gentemen
Tommy Wright
Rae Lune
Pan de Oro
Rio Grande
Rolken
Ker
Vanes Laird
G Tucker
Wright
Faust Finishes First Light Wool Has Hard Luck
In New York on May 8 at Jamaica, Faust driven by Attle Sumter won the Kings County Handicap at 1 mile 16th by a short head. Light Wool, 11 to 5 favorite, was crowded and robbed of better racing luck, finishing close and later disputing interference with Notter before Garner filed a complaint.
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Faust
Kings
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FE V. Lemaires
Spooner
Light Wool
Lainer
Little Sumter
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List Frands
Fim
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Ald
Sullivans
Race Harries and Handicaps Stir Washington Racing Scene
Jockey Marrone faces licensing questions after a disputed handicap at Washington. Bettors backed Pintoufle and Colloquy while Pan toufle improved to 7 and Martha Jase rose to 5 to 2. The Kings County Handicap boosted Prank Brown and friends, with Sumter and Lightwood among notable moves as bettors weighed tips and outcomes.
Ed Davis wins opening Emeryville race in upset
In the first race five furlongs Ed Davis at 42 to 1 rode Bondy to victory over Bernardo Ba early. Second race Montclair at six furlongs prevailed easily over Turnaway and Lord Pillgrane. Third race Tuturity course saw Negazam beat May Amellas with Sibarta close behind. Fourth race Emory Handicap five furlongs awarded Mabel Fountain the win ahead of Frieze and Woodlander. Fifth race unfinished.
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A Walsh
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Rhodora Wins Big Stake at Newmarket
London May 8 Rhodora owned by Richard Croker wins the 1000 Guinea Stakes at Newmarket with American jockey Lucien Lyne aboard. Rhodora defeats Kesita Bracelet Ardentrive and Courtesy in a two length margin before a crowd including King Edward and the Prince of Wales. Bets favored Rhodora 100 to 6 against Bracelet and 100 to 6 against Ardentrive.
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Rhodora
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Courtesy
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Prince of Wales
Arrest on race tipping charge in Los Angeles
Joseph Kemp, an employee of a news company, was arrested in Los Angeles after a patrolman swore out a complaint. Kemp allegedly sold a copy of a New York racing paper containing race results. The prosecutor vowed to prosecute every news dealer who sells papers with forbidden racing news.
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Ordinoscn
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Kemp
Woolyine
Racing Entries Show Wide Field and Varied Purses
Entries list multiple horses with purses from 97 to 120 dollars and races ranging from six furlongs to one mile and seventy yards. Notable names include Kasimova Flora Hay Ansonia Reval Chanro Vthel Larr and Bossertun with several connections such as Ward, Ward, and Kaye. Local stakes include the Clay Handicap and a sixteenth mile sprint with several six-figure odds implied.
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Tennett
Sam Ward
Mts KO
Hello
Shelby
Col Hoh
Wing Fing
al Muller
Mils
Cn Jim Douglass
Pirkala
Carthage
Polly Prim
Ladera Janes
St Stephen's Institute Beats Atlantics In Capital City League
St Stephen's Institute defeated the Atlantics 4 to 3 yesterday afternoon. Wooden started for the Atlantics but weakened and was knocked out. The Congressionals have organized for the 1908 season and will challenge any uniformed team. Address challenges to Ferguson Fague, 303 Massachusetts avenue north, or Hext Perry, 28 Bi street northwest.
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Eext
Hext Perry
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Harban Advances in Columbia Golf Club Semifinals
L L Harban of the Columbia Golf Club defeats James Baird and E B Eynon to reach the semifinals of the Spring tournament. He will face W Tuckerman of Chevy Chase while Jo Davidson meets Hoover Bankard in the morning round. Bankard’s showing draws praise as results from yesterday reflect faster greens and steadier play.
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Aead
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W Tuckerman
Chevy Chase
Jo. Davidson
Columbia
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Gyrevaalt
Columba
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Travis Wins Garden City Golf Match to Reach Final
Garden City New York May 8 Walter J Travis defeats Jerome D Trasxerg in the second round of match play by 3 up and 2 to play. In semis Travis beats C H Seely 4 up and 3 to play and DG Sawyer defeats C A Boothford 7 up and 6 to play. Tomorrow the 36 hole final pits Travis against Sawyer with Travis favored.
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Garden City Inks
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Walter J Travis
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C H Seely
Weehurn Club
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Widland Golf Club
C A Boofford
Garden City
Sawyer
St Peters Defeats Commissioners In Five Inning Game
The Commissioners beat St Peters five to seven in five innings with Hardingla bats featuring strongly. Key hits came from Beckett Brennan and Casasa, with multiple players contributing across both teams. Fielding included two base hits for Beckett and TB rights for Lay and Handiboe, amid a brisk 1 hour 13 minute contest.
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Iitonvs Sesso
Handinee
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C Beckett
Ly Madden
Balle
Handiboe
Connover
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G Berkett
Maddin
JA Maye
St Peters
Balla
Catholic University Defeats Post-Office Team 7 to 3
In a hard fought Departmental League game Catholic University routed the Post-office nine 7 to 3. Post-office led in the fourth on an error a single and Michael's two bagger before Catholic U rallied with timely hitting led by Devries. Wahler pitched well for the Post-office while Carr and Heasler did solid work for Catholic University.
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iCachoHe University
Michael
University
Wahler
Carr
Heasler
Devries
Catholic University
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Catholic
Middies to Rage Columbia In Naval Academy Rowing Meet
Special to The Washington Poet from Annapolis reports a big athletics day with Columbia and Navy rowing crews preparing for a four-boat intercollegiate race at 4 oclock. Weather improves after ten days of bad conditions as crews weigh in and lineup changes shift stroke and seats ahead of tomorrow contest.
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Georgetown Eight to Meet NYU in Potomac Intercollegiate Race
Georgetown eight faces New York University on the Potomac in a mile and 350 yard race this afternoon. NYU arrived yesterday and set headquarters at Tess House. Georgetown has been in good form, promising a strong contest against the visiting crew. A preliminary race features Georgetown second eight against Technical High School.
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Potomac
New York University
Town
Tess House
Technical High School
Cloce Gould Lincoln
Yale
Claude Zappom
Potomac Boat Club
J Hadly Doyle
Wudge
Bloomingdale Meets Columbia in Key Capital City League Showdown
Bloomingdale Athletic Club and Columbia Athletic Club prepare for a highly anticipated Capital City League clash at 6 30 this afternoon. Bloomingdale touts its strongest northwest lineup with Camalter catching and Buckley pitching, while Columbia fields speedsters led by Haggette catching and Clear shot on the mound.
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Conners Columbia Athletic Club
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Zell Enters Race for Pimlico Mile Championship
Arthur Stanley Zell, president of the Motor Car Company, of this city, has entered his Thomas flyer for the Pimlico mile championship at Decoration Day in Baltimore. Zell is noted as a premier local racing driver with a history of success on regional tracks.
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