Belmont Park Race Day Sees Three Favorites Win
New York May 14 Belmont Park races produced three favorites triumphing. W H Carey led the handicap field at a mile with Miller aboard, winning in fast time after challenging early. Grapple 5 to 1 captured the Harlem selling stakes, while Stargowan at 12 to 1 won the opening race in a driving finish. McCann, the 3 to 1 favorite, won the steeplechase clear of artery Belle.
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Grapple
Belmont
Stargowan
Mr. McCann
York
Belmont Park
W. H. Carey
Miller
Carey
St Sur
Long House
Senator Clay
Zethes
Grapy
Harlem
Sasafiello
Pritensian
Grappie
Sturgowan
Therraion
Pordella
Pordelia
Ollister
Smirker
I M McCann
Faterite
O Cenath
Sumnur
Rauders
Midor
Mister
Afer
Goldstein
Thing
Musgrave
Grorker
J. Joamsehs
Chives
Twigs
Clara
Windika
Pleas Devel
Lakewood
Jockey Club to curb pool room betting at New York track
Patrons at the New York track faced tighter controls as the Jockey Club flexed its authority to curb pool rooms. Bookmakers moved to manage bets after disruptions, with clashes between bettors and police near the grandstands as authorities tried to restore order. Hugo Kelly and Jack Sullivan were announced for a June 7 rematch in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Sullivan
Los Angeles
Hugo Kelly
Jack
Twiz
Obstacle to Greatness in Athletics and Racing Legends
The piece discusses amateurism and self discipline in college sports, noting athletes’ diet and tobacco issues, contrasts professional training mindset with students, and cites jockey Danny Maher’s lavish Mayfair life. It recounts Billy and Kid Lavigne’s careers, names rivals like Wolcott, and mentions Henley regatta restrictions for international crews ahead of the 1908 Olympic year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ghillo
Hesty
Drowns While Training A Philadelphia Oarsman Dies
Charley Hunter Cooley of Crescent Boat Club drowned when his shell overturned on the Schuylkill River. An all around athlete, he had come from Detroit months ago and trained for the Fourth of July regatta. The report also notes Lehigh University 1907 football schedule release and a Jamestown Exposition pigeon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Charley Hunter Cooley
Crescent Boat Club
Cooley
Detroit
Outsider in Front Triumphs at Oakland Race Meet
In Oakland on May 14 Grass Cutter, a long shot, edged Pal by a narrow margin in the fourth race. Earlier races feature St Avon winning at five furlongs selling, Lotta Glattrone taking the six furlongs, and Crease Cutter prevailing on the Futurity Course. Other results list multiple contenders including Salabie, Linda Ruse, and Pal in various placements with times ranging near 1:10 for the sprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oakland
Pal
St Avon
Aubuchon
Sad Sam
G. Willams
Modan
Archibald
Tio
Mike
Warden Yell
Rusticor
Altair
Mounes
Sen Raman
Wolfville
Corelli
Lotta Glattrone
Davis
Salabie
Mzereet
Linda Ruse
I ‘Ischer
Boyahama
Tribuser
Mimo
Anona
Glendencing
Bakers
Badider
el Chihuahua
Mace
Gelling
Alice Carr
Wer
Jinalong
Wright
Serund
Rosesell
R. Davis
Pelbiot
Holis
Box Elaer
Sharp
San Alvin
RB. Tafo
Gabin
C. Williams
Secon
Livius
Buxton
Johnstown
Lord of the Vale
Millsoag
Galvestonian
Wimdale
Dainty Dame and Ancient Tie Churchill Downs Track Records
In Louisville on May 14 at Churchill Downs Dainty Dame defeated Colloquy by a nose in the handicap, tying the six furlongs track record of 4:13. Ancient, the favorite, also tied the half mile track record in the third race as clear warm weather and a fast track accompanied the day. The card featured six races with Jerluck winning the first and Beatrice KK taking the second, Ancient winning the third, Dainty Dame again in the fourth with Colloquy, Jarquin winning the fifth, and Belling the sixth with Bottles in a crowded field.
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New York
Jockey Club
Aypiet
Asmat
Tie la Oul
Jockey Club 18
Joad
H. Carey
Tim
Pinkertons
Tao
McGraw
Fuborg
Siralgat
Eugehean
Consta
Snr
Aba
Doctor Hall
Halle Strom
Walt
McGregor
Berea 3d
Avetur
Joni
Ring Heron
Sansamon
Toy
Lara
Givanni Ragsluan
Mas Cathy
Elia
Nelli Ye
Tristan
Sheri Wifilaus
Burotc
Nealon
Dell Spanker
Th. Carer ' Halerher
Water
Marvel Bage
Acolina
Quinn Brad
Melbourne
Alan Sf
Sir Teddington
Tilge Deaton
Dario
Teching
Gollenes
Louisville
Arloa
Alta McDonald
Puardi al Monvina
Ian Dele
Oma
Ortandwiet
Dyaega
Sally Uy Magettear
Lee Huffman
Kenight
Spange
McAnarney
Aires
Gambrinus Freees
Ana
Braden
Harold
Tanglewood
Fortuoate
Wits Honesty
Wonane
Fred Priesmere
Renal
EA Grille
Ester Joycevy
Bes
Jenna Dilton
Mae Lyne
Lady Goasy
Fontoaluca Atcur
Louise MacParlan
Marbeth
aAlbert, Fir
Qutekrich
Beiden
Tulentusa Saeeebee
Bazavnd
The
Tetanus - Lowe Crass
Menden
Eulaile
Arie Poe
Teara
Ton Kerennina
J.C. Glem
Bolgian
George FL Medjear
Dwin T. Fryer
Martinmaa Sree Codichon An
Atx
van Ness
Lord of the Forest
Fred Beni
Seaced
Banposalaire
Annie Kelly
Hobsken
Churchill Downs
Ancient
Jerluck
Moreland
Sabado
Froxter
Orlandor
Minder
J. Kneal
Merrifeld
Bitter Sir
Navid
Packet Brifedte
Ukase
Rexall
Alber Star
Uncle Tim
Budge Work
Chaves
Cheswardine
Seiling
Beatrice KK
Taylor
Alsono
Nicol
Meredith
Austin
Lid
Red Thistle
Tomothoy
Gold Duke
Edith M
Hevetlle
Hroken Melody
Unk Grove
Hard Shot
la Sorviere
Zick
Minnehaha
I. Lenj
Even
Hester Zora
Escani
Geneva S
Fas Cora Dusant
Ladysichel
Victorine Hannon
Wad Frish
Mags Seitrinding
Mary ‘Faltot
Brent Mary
Miss Iveragn May Jeane
Top Lofty
Elizabeth Tranels
Evelyn
Cablegram
Davia
Pally Prim
Gaugel
Taeut
Rice
Ovelanda
Misa Lida
Lady Savoy
Pickens
Clifton Foga
Waratener
Lee
Jake Lory
Adesso
Hitter Brown
Young
Maskel
Fito
Caress
Little
Mac
Light Note
Belmont Park Card Bunch Aims For Strong Run Today
The Belmont Park card features a crowded list of horses and connections including Robin Feed, Don Domo, Sepoy, Bridge of Masks and Faces, Laura Cay, Schante a arin, and others led by H Carey and Hotscher. Oakland and Louisville entries appear with a broad field including Futurism, Envoy, Refine Morales, Fortunate, Old Jonemy, and Grands Dame. Multiple trainers and jockeys are named among entries like The Borglan, Clem, Elwin T. Freyer, and Billy Mayham in a lively, uncertain raceday lineup.
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Belmont Park
Robin Feed
Don Domo
Ietiett
Sepoy
Bridge of Masks
Faces
Laura Cay
Schante
H. Carey
Hotscher
Go Between
Snetendea Azeling
Quinn Brady
Louisville
Tea Hoftan
Quasea
Dee Stroma
Gambrinus
Envoy
Refine Morales
Fortunate
Old Jonemy
Grands Dame
Bartry Joy
Creo’ Attilia
Matseu
Ae Lyath
Oakland
Curriculum
Furze
Dos Crate
Silver Line
Hueriano
Rees Chestr
Tumawey
Creation
Sky
the Borglan
Clem
Elwin T. Freyer
Gonsiper
My Chafee
Nantes Lucite
Billy Mayham
Firepall
Lisere
Georgetown Prep shell crushed in accident at landing
Byrnes the Prep coxswain steered a frail Georgetown shell into an iron ring on the float. Bow was crushed to splinters over five feet. Repairs will take a week to ten days as Ward & Co send an expert. Coach Murray Russell faces delays and will coach crews separately. Preps showed progress in mile trial against the second crew. Varsity four-mile row was brisk. All three eights appear fit. any challenger must hustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Russell
Ward & Co
Russell
Technicat High School
Mearhead
Varsity
Williams College Makes Historic Western Baseball Trip
Special to The Washington Post from Williamstown May 14. For the first time in Williams College history an athletic team will tour the Midwest playing Michigan at Ann Arbor on Wednesday, Illinois at Champaign on Friday, and Chicago at Marshall Field on Saturday. After games the team will receive Chicago alumni hospitality and a University smoker at Reynolds Club. Capt Ward leads the squad with a dozen teammates including Pierce, Waters, Harman, Wadsworth, Young, Lewis, Osterhout, Warren, Templeton, Kelley, Hoyne, Lauder, and Templeton.
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Washington Post
Williamstown
Willams College
Chicago
Reynolds Club
Willams Anumni Association
Capt
Joseph ©. Ward
Arthur J. Pierce
Clyde M. Waters
Richard J. Harman
Charles D. Wadsworth
Harry James Young
Wilfrid V. Lewis
Clarence B. Osterhout
Lucius P. Warren
Stuart J. Templeton
George H. Kelley
Eugene MM. Hoyne
Wiliam Lauder
Frank Yh.templeton
Middies Tie Navy Sparrows Point In Pitchers Duel
In Annancls Maryland on the local grounds the Naval Academy nine tied Sparrows Point 4 to 4. Van Auken started for Navy and proved effective except in the sixth when Sparrows Point erupted for all four runs. Navy had three runs in the second on Stiles 3 bagger and other hits, then added one in the third on Stiles home run. Sparrows Point opened the game with a 4 run sixth inning rally helped by Schneider Cremstruckee Hooper and Kerr. Batteries Cracki Kerr Van Auten and Herbsch.
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Washington
Annanclls
Naval Academy
Sparrows Point
van Auken
Army
Navy
Stiles
Hooper
Dague
Gilliam
Malone
Strickland
Schneider
Bageer
Cremstruckee
Kelly Etal
Kerrs
H. Hyde
Sparrows
Neval Academs
Cracki
Kerr
van Auten
Aml Herbsch
Tennis Tourney Opens With Broad Enthusiasm At YMCA
The YMCA tennis tournament opened with a large crowd and eight courts in use. Early results showed Wiley, Winfield, Hill, Gould, and others advancing. Upcoming matches feature Willis, Harri, Hill versus Wiley, Winfield against Wiley, and more as play resumes. May Sutton won the invitation mixed doubles at Longwood Club defeating Rothh and Niles. One hundred free trips announced for Jamestown Contest entrants.
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Wiley
H. B. Patten
Walker
Eni
Harvey Winfield
Iown
de Riemer
Tarbox
Robinson
W. A Buel
E. F. Mueller
G. Heylman
A. McKenzie
George Willis
Bueller Mueller
Harri
Ehopard
Hill Ve. C. Wiley
Winfeld
Heylman
McKenzie
Gould
Gnew
Ve. Mowry
van iWorsen
S. Brown
Ches Fey
Ronsaville
Miss Sutton
Boston
May Sutton
H. H. Whitman
Brookline
Longwood Cricket Club
Edith Rothh
N. W. Niles
Harvard
Major Delmar Brings $12000 at Faery Tipton sale
At the Faery Tipton sale in Cleveland on May 14 major Delmar the leading trotting gelding sold for $12,000 to William Bradley of New York. Other top lots included Black Lock to William B. Chisolm for $17,500 and George G. for $10,000. Billings stable supplied two of the principal purchases alongside several racing stock consignments from Randall, Ohio and nearby farms.
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William Bradley
America
Cleveland
Ohio
Faery Tipton
Major Delmar
New York
Black Lock
William B. Chisolm
Thiscldouge Stock Farm
Randel
George G
Sams
Delmar
Billings
B. G
Homeard
Morning Star
Star Pointer
Isledouns Statl Farm
Handal
Black Look
Thistedoune
Randall
Major Delman
Theay
William Brauley
Elyria
A. B
Coxe
Paoli
Master McKerrom
Joan A. McKeon
Sus Randall
B. Ma
Tennessee Wilkes
N. Peckham
Blackwall
Ohin
Glad News
Dallas News
F. Mii Camp
Wellington
Onin
C. Am
Grattan
Ron River Stock Farm
Poughkeepsis
N. Y
Arrange Double Race At Navy Severn Meet
Annapolis Maryland May 14 the naval TOWINE management has arranged a double header race for the second and third midshipmen crews with the second and third eights of the Vesper Rowing Club Philadelphia to be rowed on the Severn June 1. The second crew will be taken to the Poughkeepsie regatta in June. their only previous event was a can celled race with Georgetown. The first and second academy crews depart Annapolis for Poughkeepsie June 27 with about twenty men. Navy varsity to row last race on Severn next Saturday against Columbia University in a two mile event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Naval Towine Management
Vesper Rowing Club
Philadelphia
Severn
Poughkeepsie Regatta
Georgetown
Frst
Academy
Poughkeepsie
Navy Varsity
Columbia University
Race Question Is Revived At Courthouse Lunch Room
A chocolate-colored man entered the whites-only courthouse dining room yesterday at noon, sat at a table, caused a bustle among lawyers, and was served and departed. The racé question led to the transfer of a lunch room privilege from a former proprietor to Mrs. Alterfey who now operates the establishment.
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Mreal
Hotels listing of guests by city and hotel names
A long hotel guest roster lists visitors by city and hotel across Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond Alabama California Connecticut Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New York state North Carolina South Carolina West Virginia and Virginia plus foreign entries. The compiled names include many individuals and couples staying at Metropolitan St James Shoreham Willard Ebbitt National Raleigh Arlington and other venues. The notice also reports forests restored to public domain with acreage by forest, and a Jamestown Exposition Contest prize announcement.
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Baltimore
B. J. Fregaman
J. EB
Maurice T. Clark
Jr. W. Thompson
Shoreham
Franklin Hamilton
F. F. Hamilton
Ebbitt
T. Spalding
New Willard
Chicago
R. W. Latz
Charles L. Major
P. Williams
Charles Carrol
Arlington
New York
GIP
Tearga W. Baker
FE. A
Alabama
Charles B. Tlorvey
Mobile
Raletgu
W. Pettus
B. S. Roberta
Selma
Jeff H. Williama
Birmingham
Metropolitan
W. W. Walte
National
Greenburg
California
Mia M. Martin
G. Nelederer
Teabetla A. Beaudry
Oaklan
Berkeley
Metropol' Freens
Charles Murdock
Oe Ledding
W. W. Thetcher
D. Harmatin
Oakland
George R. Guyer
Clyde G. Guyer
Laigh
D. Guyer
Pasadqpa
New Wilard
Wan H. Fopert
San Randzeo
Connecticut
J. C. Huntley
Kew London
Metrongiltan
J.W. Walstar
John T. Dobell
Knrtsford
Meriden
Rab Hin
Whis
Suffield
Ma.y. Hartford
Naw Willard
Illinois
Brazil
Kentucky
R. E. Lindsay
Paducah
Massachusetts
Henry S. Millyangwits
C. T. Shean
Marry
Maren
Springfeld
M. Grant Edwards
Ghestnut Hill
J. ¥. MaAdams
New Bedford
Raleigh
Wichigan
H. M. Ford
Hitisdale
J. James
Fraoktin W. Sweet
Jersey
John
Eber
Newark
W. Hugger
Charles Thenner
Newart
EB. T. Donnelly
A. Cattamer
John 8. Hendricks
Fred N. Smith
Brhigaton
St. James
William Downs
J. A. Downs
Orange
Joseph P. Doyle
John Doyle
Cane May City
J. A. Gutteridge
Ocean Grove
J. L. Minor
Flemington
Benjamin R. Fhelps
Bernardaville
York State
A. R
J. M. Millkar
Grensbors
J. L. Cornwell
Waynesville
T.T. McPherson
W. M. Bodemer
W. Taud
Cincinnati
C. BH. Pendleton
Fred A. Shank
Youngstown
H. T. Paschal
Ta~ Jedo, Raleigh, S. Herméon, Cincinnati, Natonal,bunsylvania
T. F. Collins
A. Cherry
van Conger McDoneld
John Kee
H. P. Reigert
J. M. A@all
Norfolk
Rateigh
E. C. Harrison
John” H. Bader
Staunton
J. Savage
J. F. Ryan
Petersburg
C. M. White
Warrenton
Mies TL. W. Lichtfoot
Locust Dale
James Lewis
Lynchburg
James
WET Virgenia
J. T. Kaon
Mannington
J. W. Pre
Aged Widow Elmirt Simonsen Murder in Freeport
Special to The Washington Post. Mrs Elmirt Simonsen, age unknown, was found dead at her Freeport home. The body showed marks suggesting murder by strangulation and robbery. Relief found by her daughter. authorities note at least 30 dollars missing, with only 1.79 found in a pocketbook. No stranger seen. scene details and timing indicate foul play.
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Washington Post
Freeport
L. I
Elmirt Simonsen
Hewlett Att
Eddie Leighton
Simonson
Herbert
Richmond seeks missing husband in local city search
Mrs. Mattis Daniels of Washington DC asks Richmond police to locate her husband Edward O Daniels who may be in the city. She says he deserted them two months ago leaving six children, one in the Children's Hospital, and that he goes by John Daniels. He is a painter by trade and may be in the produce business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Police Department of
Mattis Daniels
Ekstract Southwest
Washington, D. C
National Capital
Children's Hospital
Defrauder Barnstael Arrested Over Munich Scam
Berne May 14 The Zurich police arrested Charles Barnstael of Chicago on the charge of defrauding a Munich girl of 16230. He enlisted a fiancée’s trust, pocketed 16250 claiming bank deposit, disappeared, then posed as a millionaire in Zurich under the name Charles Gentis Francisco. He was found with 12250 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spadtas
Berne
Zurich
Charles Barnstael
Chiago
Munich
Barnstael
Barnatael
Charles Gentis Francisco
Francisco
Six Reasons Given for Beauford Leeds Suicide
Beauford L. Leeds, a guest of the Warner Hotel in Chicago, killed himself with strychnine. He left a letter to Miss Blanche Keller of Swanton Ohio and cited six reasons for his act including lifelong disability, a deformed chest, paralysis in part of his body, a ruined right hand, neuralgia, and ongoing misfortunes. He was about thirty years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beauford L. Leeds
Warner
Leeds
Blanche Keller
Swanton
Ohio
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W. H. Garey
Carmen
Wobacsack Calider
Marumi
Notteri
Tome
Faust
Detty Syanker
Paty
Fock
Rco Harlem Inka Welnaz
Martin
Daganr
Sevemit Bhaye
Massielin
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Esha Lad
Miley
Bobo
Gunedd
Farsen Kelty
Alex Furfongs
Cyary Barhaey
Senrad Piliwatut
Plekoet
Rosemount
Wate
Harr Woatterta
Alin Merkeles
Nigger Mike
Jockey Club Tsstalls
Bellmont Park
Sporting Comment
Danny Maher
Mayfair
Maher
Sivelihood
Tod Sean
Billy Lavigne
Seattle
Lavigne
Joe Wolcott
Billy
Wolcott
Kid Lavigne
United Kingdom
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Lehigh University
Manater Kenneth Landis
Muhlenberg
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Medico Chi
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Carlisle
Haverford
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Lafaretis
Pennsylvania
H. CG. Amigpieys Siveen
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Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Mr. Shipley
Here
Jamestown
Outsider
Byrnes
Williams College
Central States
Pest
Smoke Hall
Mra
Charles H. Banes
HMN
Jones
Grace J. Jones
A. B. Slaughter
Walter
F. Schutter
William Gald
Graces Schlegel
G. C. Ditlenbach
E. EB. Bonneville
Charles E. Federman
David C. McCutcheon
C. W. Ainslee
Charles W.wood
Helen BR. Wood
DR. Birich
Relole
Beagacinto Forest
Czntarnia
Ranier
Washington Forest
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Oregon
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L. 1
Richmond Police
Switzerland
Browning & Baines Incorporated
Penna. Ave
Oxford
Wm. Kahn & Co
the American Tobacco CO
Jersey City
N. J- ST. Louis, MO
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Gr. Reed
Worthen
Shade
18Th St. Ow
Fisk Elgin
Po. Ave
T. Baldus
M.D
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Crain
Kidners
Stawach
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Meeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Dbarret of
Columbia
Mayphant
the Sunday Post
Cook Remedy CO
Cele Pines
Yue Tarrant Co
Haden St
Aemen
Ite
Hood
Lowell
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