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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1907
Page
7
Report notes Peter Pan leading withers stakes turbulence as large Belmont crowd roars. Mentions Swan Ford Moy Tom Rheenes and a crowded grandstand. references to betting, horses like Superim and Gill, and overall scene at the race track.
Immense crowds congest Belmont grounds as 40000 attend the Futurity final. Pinkertons manage chaos while Long Island RR runs dozens of cars to handle passengers. Betting reaches new heights with some wagers of 1000 dollars and more on the event, as trains struggle to keep pace and vendors report heavy sales.
The meeting at Airchil Downs featured minor records and performances. Notable runners included Light Wooll, Woombeht Murphy, and Sophia Db, with several priced claims and a series of fast times and near-records. Multiple horses and handlers were noted in the results, along with heats and place claims.
Thrilling racing day as multiple favorites dominate the Woolhine meets. Notable performances include Peter Kairat Sogo and Nellie Varoonard leading to decisive wins, with strong showings from Glimmers and Kirk toa ra To in a dense field. Diverse races feature long odds, standout jockeys, and constant crowd energy throughout the event.
Fragmented meeting notes show multiple races with favorites, upsets, and prices. Winners include Rhinestone in a claiming race, Datum in Futurity, and Yada in a seven and a half furlongs event. Several horses and riders listed with odds and times amid scattered names and places.
Special to The Washington Pot Lew work May 3 reports Davy Johnson’s fall from grace as a leading horseman. Once bankrolled by creditors, he sold three autos including a Pope Foledo to raise cash, paid off debts with notes offered but rejected, and recovered his standing by repaying all plus interest. The tale echoes a Monmouth season where Johnson once faced heavy losses, yet restored his credibility through swift repayments and continued racing.
Ithaca varsity crew defeated Harvard on Lake Cayuga in a dramatic contest. The Cambridge crew led for most of the race but Cornell’s stroke powered a late surge, finishing about a length ahead in 11 minutes 1 second after a near mile and a half of tense, mirrored pacing.
Last day crowd packed Enghtwood for trotting finals with two strong fields. Results Sprints show Beir Biewe 141, Caretans 22% and Gaiety a mix of times. Running heats include Isadare Hirgh at Time 113 1 17% and One mile hurdles won by McPense Gret with George Atwell second.
Hilton N J Way 3 H A Heer of the National Turnverein of Newark won the nineteenth annual twenty five mile Irvington Milburn Masters race in 1 hour 14 minutes 17 seconds with a six minute handicap. William Morton of Harrison N J and J Brennan of Paterson N J were second and third both with 6 12 minute handicaps. The scratch winner was James Zanes of Newark in 1 hour 10 minutes 44 seconds. There were 88 starters and a large crowd as many riders failed to finish amid a fast pace and spills on the hills.
Elmer Collins of Lynn defeats John Moran and BH McLean of Chelsea in a 25 mile motor paced race in 37 minutes 131 5 seconds. Moran is half a mile back and McLean two miles behind. In a separate 10 mile motor paced race, Dennett Connoly of Everett beats Henry Morten of Atlanta, Ga in 17 minutes 2125 seconds.
At the Harlem regatta, Columbia University led early and won the senior eight event by three lengths despite rough water and drifting debris. Bohemian, Nassau, and New York Athletic challenged for second as scattered crews faced heavy seas and a water-filled Bachelors Barge.
Toronto lacrosse team defeated the Crescents by goals to none. The visitors led 4 to 3 at halftime in Baltimore and also notable is Mount Washington beating Bradford Lacrosse Club 5 to 2 in Ontario.
Boating enthusiasts enjoyed a spring regatta near Sycamore Island under the Inter-Club Canoe Association. Eight events featured exciting finishes with a tilting contest as the highlight. Barnes and Eberbach won the tilting race by toppling rivals Marston and Smith, while other results honored Howell Skinner Garrett and team members across novice, association, and club divisions.
In a crowded Irishmen enclosure at Celtic Path, Matt McGrath of the New York Athletic Club defeated Flanagan in the sixteen pound hammer with 167 feet, while Flanagan tallied 149 feet 4 inches. McGrath narrowly missed breaking Flanagan’s 173 foot record. Con Welsh, newly arrived from Ireland, won the 46 and 1 bat. The NYAC also won the 2460 yard relay after a close run with the Irish American Athletic Club.
Tom Longboat the Onondaga Indian of Toronto easily defeated Frank Sebrich of Buffalo in a three mile foot race at Kenthworth Park. Nearly 100 spectators watched as Longboat led from the start to finish, with Sebrich fading in the final stretch as Longboat maintained a comfortable margin.
Alfred Shribb of Loglish Zone, making his American meet debut, won the mile in 4:35 and then led the four mile race, finishing with a 7:11 time. He pulled away from Hallion of New York, who trailed by three laps. Shribb clocked 1:41 for the first mile and 9: adv e for two, as the event crowned the Ancient Order of Plebenians trash net.
Marvin Hart and Willie Schreck staged a brutal 20 round battle with Hart pressing the attack throughout until his sponge was thrown in the 20th, after Hart broke his right wrist and fought on. Schreck dominated late rounds with brutal blows as Hart endured pain and vows to fight again under proper conditions.
Talbert takes a one hundred mile event at Readville Trotting Park on a mile track under Bay State Automobile Association auspices. A. E. Morrison drove a 60 horsepower car a tire failure at mile thirty first allowed Fathert to lead and finish six minutes ahead of Harry Murch. Time 3 hours 10 minutes 0 seconds. Twelve gasoline cars started in the 50 mile race won by Cred AP a 33 horsepower machine in 1 hour 4 minutes 45 seconds with W A Frederick second.
New ten mile record tops the program with a 9 minutes 47.15 seconds middle weight class mark set by Emanuel Cedrino at Empire City track. Bruce Brown wins the hare and hound event, while Colby takes the mile race for curved dash runabouts in New York. John W Colby of Norwalk wins one mile runabout, Durand and Holbrook place second and third. Oliver Light Dobbs Furry wins the one mile touring car contest. Speirs places second in the three mile roadster event.
Brentwood beat Hyattsville 7 to 1 in a crowd noted for holiday attendance. Curnane pitched for Hyattsville but defensive support faltered as Brentwood mounted early attacks and earned their third league win. Earnhardt worked on the mound for Brentwood with solid innings and credited with key outs.
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