Cairngorm Dominates Pocantico Stakes at Belmont Park
Cairngorm the odds-on favorite wins the Pocantico Stakes for three-year-olds at Belmont Park on a slow track, with Cedarstrome leading to the stretch before Davis moves the favorite to win by a length from Right Royal. Other races feature long shots and well-played seconds across a crowded program with notable finishes from Merry Lark and Fesadena among the day’s highlights.
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New York
O'Neil
Dy O' Conner
Don Diego
Almies Abottleo
St Betephe
Rtwebrand
Merry Boy
O'Neili
Wocon Clark GriMth
Shaw
Think Time
Veronicne
Ancdyne
Flim Flam
Alec Ran
Estepha
Film
Camara
Merry Lark
Hildebrand
Fesadena
MB Lyne
Workman
Voladsy
Calmgormin
W. Davis
Right Royal
Hildebran
Cedartrome
Qe Smith
Oxford
Flpth
Carrie Jonéa
J. Johnson
Whorler
Diggins
Arcond
Crimming
High Life
Burne
Adbell
Gi. Smithy
Rip Wins Streplechase at Churchill Downs
Rip wins the fifth race at Churchill Downs in Louisville on May 18, with Queen Caroline finishing 40 to 1 and later results noting White Flame and Spendebritt among the top placers. The card lists multiple races across Louisville and Union Park with detailed times, odds, and a lineup of horses and jockeys.
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Queen Caroline
Louisville
Loulaville
Churchill Downs
Summages
White Flame
Treubel
Lady Savoy
D. Boland
Janeta
Wishand
McAullin
Bank Wollday
Ploeces
Helzke
Gayler
Faraday, Jr
Lander
Macatlara
Spendebritt
Helen
Davin
Tokigka
Huetin
Tevie
Addi-son
Justi
Draught
Dame Durden
Problem
Lady May
Nickie
Lady Tarascon
Mies Riite
Noonan
Handmore
Wishard
Hig Busch
Taylor
Tims
Martin Brady
Bincchello
Hiawatha
Profesor Neville
Belmont Park Racing Entries Snapshot
Belmont Park entries list seven races with names and weights for horses in each. Notable entries include Adbell Dreamer Druid and Comet in race seven, Delmore Mage Power Speedway in race two, Tiptos Comedienne Blouse Famels Balle of Pequeat Victory Bottle in race three, Cannon Hall Parkville Montreson Toft San Hot Shot Prince Harmburg Jetsam Jerry Black Prince Battling Iota in race four, England De Roarke Arabo Jack Bailin Chimney Sweep St Rom s Divination Oro Temaltian in race five, Graziallo Bi Valentina Red Knight Arcehgowan Amberneck Louisville in race six, Annie Alene Mini Rex The Fet Jtaske Zigweg Our Sister Silver Supper Sind Pond Darthuis Trappist Violin Agnos VIR in the early race.
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Belmont Park
Adbell
Dreamer
Druid
Comet
Delmore
Mage Power
Speedway
Fulbert
Dreamland
Black Prince
Battling
Iota
England
de Roarke
Arabo
Jack Bailin
Neptonus
Consideration
Chimney Sweep
St. Roms
Divination
Oro
Temaltian
Graziallo
Bi. Valentina
Red Knight
Arcehgowan
Amberneck
Louisville
Annie Alene
Jtaske
Darthuis
aAgnos
Thoroughgoing Race Card with Multiple Thoroughbred Names
A long horse racing program lists races at various tracks with numerous horse names and odds. Notable entries include Princess Flash, Asora, Irene Man, Hobeen's Choice, Fox Hunting, Worsoradiah, Blue Grass Tad, and Soverella among many others with prices ranging from 14 to 164. The card spans sprints, milers, and longer routes across St. Louis Union Park and other venues.
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Sinla
Muldoon
Trompeure
Brambok
Pure
Princess Flash
Asora
Mim Scott
Lila M
Minnie Adams
Black Gartere
Helena C
Hazel ‘Thorpe
Jay Ward
Lady Travers
Bunnie
Lilla
Spring Ban
Moliis Donohue
Lady Laddington
Kandi
Apple
Coruscate
Silverskin
Major T. J. Carson
Birch Broom
Hrancad
Bait Farlonga
Bea Hunter
HbNotie
Doctor Windell
Doctor McC
Benvoice
Major Mansir
Curate
Swift Wing
Omeaica
Maropal Ney
St. Louis—Fair Grounds
Worsoradiah
Henchmen
Stroxtor
Cyclone
Frotty Nellie
Blyden
Doctor Gardner
Sliver Bus
George Leiper
Jane Rachel
Sadie Mart
Arer
Colonel Jewell
Liber
Star
Harry Scott
Ditter Brown
Topay Robinson
Haughty
Ferrigne
Kise
Ala Russell
Soverella
Turrets
Stand Pat
Inecera
Inspector Halpin
Forehand
Kakinoor
Mayor Johnson
Yads
Erle Lee
Judge Brady
Jungle Imp
Golden Rule
Monte
Lubin
Blonenworth
King Ehworth
Uncle Charley
Jack Young
Newar Buch
Selfing
Laday
Blew l Por Howard
Doctor Hart
Varro
St. Vitus
Ber al
Semper Vivax
Lou Havel
Picklen
Athelrose
Miss Manners
Action
Colting
Dirdwood
Tristan Chandy
Frank Me
Bobby
Eclectic
Bahcove
Aladin
Plautus
Mont Petier
Water
Bulfinch Ana Amberta
Hagartte
St. Louis—Union Park
Lord Wooten Wins 1000 Challenge Cup at Horse Show
Special to The Washington Post May 18 reports large crowds despite bad weather as Lord Wooten owned by C. W. C. Drexel of Philadelphia wins the 1000 challenge cup for horses driven by bona fide winners on points and good manners after a lengthy contest. Derby by David Dunlop of Virginia is ruled unsatisfactory. Baltimore Girl places second and Gold Dust takes yellow ribbon. In harness class Palra wins with Walsington Jr. and Rockingham Jr. David Dunlop enters Derby and Surprise. Surprise is disqualified for slight lameness. Marion Holloway of New York wins ladies saddle on America. Edna is second with Miss Cohen of Philadelphia in saddle. Miss Nancy Las rides Master and Prince George. Miss Leo places third on Master. Other riders Jean Burt and Lippincott impress on Fleurette and Babs.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Lord Wooten
C. W. C. Drexel
Philadelphia
A. B Booth
Palra
Walsington, Jr
Rockingham, Jr
David Dunlop
Marion ‘Holloway
New York
Westchester Farm
Edna
R. P. McGranh
Miss Cohen
Nancy Las
Master
Prince George
Leo
Jean Burt
Miss Lippincott
Fleurette
Babs
Mitchell and Sullivan Sign for Fifteen-Round Tacoma Fight
In Tacoma on September 19 Charles Mitchell and John L. Sullivan sign for a fifteen round bout to split gate receipts 6 and 4 percent. Also Sherman versus Wallace pool match set for Mount Vernon parlors 123 Pennsylvania Avenue with 150 ball purse. Cornell lacrosse routs Penn State 6 W J 2 at Newark Seton Hall 6 Washington and Jefferson 2.
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Tacoma
Wash
Charles Mitchell
John L. Sullivan
Sherman
Wallace
Frank Sherman
Washington
America
W. Wallace
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Norfolk steeplechase injuries shock crowds at races
In Norfolk Va on May 18 three accidents marred a five eighths mile dash and a steeplechase. Jockey Hopkins suffered a leg injury and was hospitalized, Mattie G. was permanently disabled, Jockey Brown was thrown from Hecubar and survived with difficult injuries, while Ernest Hayes biked Westown escaped serious harm after losing a stirrup.
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Speclal
Washington Post
Norfolk
Hopkins
Brown
Ernest Hayes
Westown
Hayes
Redskin
St. Vincent de Paul
Ave
Walter
Mudgecraft
Alby
Patrick
Mother iv
Nemo War
Nannie Ordway
Mattie G
Flying Redskin
Ethel Blyth
Schimmer
Pat Dunphy
Gandman
Mile Dack
Red Hook
Monsoon Gecona
Little Cha
Ohio Hing
Quist Tip
B. M. Taylor
BM. Merchant
Heber
Renette
Wentown
Commissioners Trim Patchwork Game at Van Ness Park
The George Washington team and the Commissioners club played a patched up exhibition at Van Ness Park. The Commissioners won 17 runs in seven innings while George Washington had nine errors and two runs. Pet Dowling delayed the start, then hit and stole three bases while scoring three. Dr. Holland started on the mound for George Washington and gave up five hits in the opening frame as the Commissioners jumped out to an early lead. The crowd watched from the grand stand as the game wore on with both sides scoring in bursts and numerous errors.
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Gage
Aquinas
Douglass Memorial
Fourtenth
Northwestern Stars
Jules Munch
Twentieth Street Northwest
J. Cahey
Munch
C. Gavin
J. Munch
W. Payne
Holloran
P. Sharp
J. Holloran
E. Goucher
W. Kenney
Central High School
Princeton
Central
New Haven
Yale
Boyd
Washington
Hyattsville
St. Elizabeth's
Deer
Ball
Hyattsvisia
M. Carr
Hyattsvile
Tha Bt
Domiings Stun
Pould Uke
Arange
St. Vincents
St. Martina
Thinity
St. Patricks
Business
Neff
Gantwell
Carson
Bell
Fitzgerald
Dunn
Ald
Kirby
Whiting
Holden
Knighton
Trey
Joseph F. Holden
I Street
George Washington
Commissioners Club
van Ness Park
Commissioners
Pet Dowling
Dr. Holland
Cantwell
Hofmann
Carr
Bruce Bislaski
Comisioners
Hofmgen
Stevensin
Abo
Bielaski
Weber O. Ito
Uren
Burkett
George Wanhtogten
crrom—Commissionera
George Washing Gates
Baseball Notes Show Giants Aces and Injuries Across Leagues
Unbeatend Giants pitcher Leon Ames is highlighted as a standout amid a flood at Fort Wayne's park. Detroit's Charley Moran struggles at bat while Jimmy Barrett sits with a knee injury. Mullin angers Detroit fans with lengthy pitching times as Kittredge enjoys favored status with press. Harry Howell impresses with spitball, Elberfeld seeks conditioning in Hot Springs, and Helney Peits faces coaching ban. Bobby Wood seeks release from Detroit. permission denied. The article also notes extensive Nationals imagery in papers, Hi Dixwell’s spending on games, and Giants double-play strength with Gilbert and Dahlen. McGraw's squad depth praised. Louisville targets add-ons amid league moves. Boston fans warn of LaChance's absence and Grimshaw's fielding, with debate over who will thrive in the infield.
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Leon Ames
Giants
Fort Wayne
Washington
Charley Moran
Browns
Jimmy Barrett
Detroit
Mullin
Kittredge
Kit
Spina J
Harry Howell
Norman Elberfeld
Highlanders
Bharley
Hot Springs
National League
Helney Peits
Pittsburg
Bobby Wood
Armour
Bobby
Girard
Ohio
Nationals
Hi Hi" Dixwell
Boston
Billy Gilbert
Bill Dahlen
Louisville Club
American Association
Outlaws
George Tebeau
Colonels
Dexter
Pennsylvania
Louisville
O'Brien
Association
Reacue
George la Chance
la Chance
Grimshaw
ELOPER JAKES POISON LEFT DELAND FOR NYC FLORIDA IN TRAGEDY
Herbert Leon Kepler a 37 year old Deland, Massachusetts native died of morphine poisoning in a Sassen's Hotel room at Forty sixth Street and Sixth Avenue New York. A woman identified as Tessie Miller was with him. Kepler left Florida May 6 with Miller. a note to his nephew Jack hinted at a suicide. Miller gave conflicting stories to police and coroner, claiming they fled Florida together then altering details. Kepler’s family in Eau Claire Wisconsin known locally as prominent. Miller had past links to a murder case and claimed Kepler left a wife and several children behind in Florida. Police say the note to his father and mother asked forgiveness and advised they not be separated. The case raises questions about Kepler’s motives and the despondency preceding the events.
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New York
Herbert Leon Kepler
Deland
Sassen
Forty-sixth Street
Sixth Avenue
Ddna Miller
John Raymond
Thic City
Jack
Lony
Herbert
Raymond
Kepler
William Hooper Young
Young
Tessie Miller
Miller
Sii
William Wood
Emma Mansfield
Iis
M and
Union Streets
Mondo
Ben Williams
Fourth Precinct
Wood
Charles Wiliams
John R. Warnell
Frazier
Sixth
Williams
Warnell
Burrows, Howlett
Pratt
Alexandria in Brief and Local Notices
Reconstruction of Ferry Slip project progresses as plans for the Alexandria terminus are submitted to city council. A turtle feast for Hayden and Moore follows a 56 pound turtle containing 56 eggs. A fire destroyed a barn and contents owned by Outa Studds near the Pannead line, insured. Miss Daisy Davis wed Dante Reid in a Methodist ceremony at a house and lot on Patrick Street area valued at 3060 dollars.
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Colin Studds
Alexandria
George H. Hayden
Vernon Moore
Hayden
Moore
Strand
Outa
Studds
Jasseneer
Pannead
Washington
W. R. Purvis
Margaret Mes. Ashby
Purvis
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Daisy Davis
Dante Reid
Methodist Estan
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West 26Th Street
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Isth ST
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Pa. Avenue
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Nat Goodwin
George W. Cochran & CO
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Gillette
Razor
Wallords Wo Stores
PA. Ave
Sporting and Athletc Goo
Ren’t
S. Goldheim & Sons
Azenss
Cairngorm
Pocantico
Borne Up
St. Estephe
Gamara
Pasadena
Rip
Lady Chiswick
Union Park
St. Louis
Summarte
Mila Ang Threa-Eightha
Brooklyo
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Sever
Charlie Miller
Ora McKinney
Gumbo
Gisbock
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Arcloplan
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Sea Shark
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de Russy
Fire
Attempt
Peninsula
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My Alice
Henry Ludermang, Jr
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J. G. Drought
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Stilker
Thora Leo
Cornell
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Leenia
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Rose Chaney
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Pirate's Dance
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Murray
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Frances Yowell
the Roustabout
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Erbe
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W. B. Gates
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Ee “Waring
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Wensr
Parker
Eiker
Parker-Bird
Parker, Bridget & CO
9Th and
Holland
Baseball Notes
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Jakes
Herbert Kepler
Florida
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
King Roughbeard
Kindergarten Association
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Opera House
Alexandria Free Kindergarten Association
Melissa Hill
Oscar F. Carter
Amora
Roughbeard
Florence A. Long
Patricia
Katherine C. Waller
Fustia
Christina
Christina Mc4. Kemper; Queen of Fustia, Emma V. Carter; King of Famposa
Cleane F. Riley
Austis
Edward J. Howell
Madeline Byrne
Frances E. Smoot
Lucy M. Anderson
Lillian V. Grillbortzer
Marie E. Stontenburg
Leslie T. Henshaw
Coralis Greenaway
Gilbert and Sullivan
Ophelia J. Hart
Opera Club
Alexandria Athletic Association
Lee Genzberger
Onda
E. BP
Weer
Cameron Atreets
Ule
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Clark Distilling
P. McCarthy
Mgr
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Main
Serge
Tailoring Imperial Company
F Street
BROS
Bers Cor
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F Streets
J. & W. Eiseman
Seventh Street
BIS Re'srench
Imperial Export
Barea
Washington Brewery Co
Wilson
Hunter
Trimble
Overholt
Paul Jones
Hermitage
James E. Pepper
Maryland Club
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Elias Raff Liquor CO
7Th St.s.w
Ordil
Lar
Louis Bush
ST. Ladins
M.A. Tappan & Co
Tee Sherwin-Williams
W. F. Andrews
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