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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
2
In compliance with the district's request the store will open Pratt Furber Netics 1b 100. a. The readable text shows a local notice fragment urging paper efficiency and waste reduction within district operations. The exact actions, dates, and entities are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Omar Khayyam, imported from Marco and Lisma, returns from a months’ retirement at Laurel Park to win the Maimes Liberty Bond Handicap carrying 132 pounds. Trainer Sandy McNaughton praised the comeback as he outpaced rivals Slippery Elm and Crimper, with Jochey Kummer noting Omar would run even better next time.
Louisville Kentucky October 2 The 300000 Red Cross fundraising drive powered by Kentucky racing circles is nearing completion. Douglas Park, Churchill Downs, and Latonia tracks will contribute their shares through track employees jockeys and stable owners. Breeders will raise the remaining 40000. Also noted are plans for a two year old race at Laurel and that Billy Kelly and Eternal are expected to start. Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh will miss their October 26 football game due to War Department ban, possibly moved to next month. Hugh Jennings appointed Knights of Columbus secretary and set for France duty.
New Haven Conn October 2 Yale athletic contests may be held Saturday afternoon as only free time for students in the SATC. Intercollegiate contests as before are unlikely but impromptu events may be promoted. Prof Robert N Corwin stresses stripping nonessentials to focus on war training benefits and education from training camps. The piece also notes regional horse racing crowds at Laurel and mentions teams like Cleveland White Motors and Detroit Cigars in amateur racing.
Long racing summary detailing multiple races at Laurel Maryland including purse events and winners. Notable performances feature Dottie Vandiver and Duchess Lace with varying purses and placements, plus remarks on race dynamics and jockeys.
Omar Khayyam returned to Laurel and won the fifth race in a weak field. He beat only close rivals as Slippery Elm and Crimper trailed far back, failing to match the stars of the turf on the Maryland circuit.
The text describes horse racing results and commentary from Laurel, detailing Khayyam’s strong first start since Belmont Path, a near track-record mile, and praise for the imported thoroughbred. It notes trainer Sandy McNaughton’s persistence and the jockey Jim Boden’s horses, with Subahdar’s third win signaling a strong start to Laurel Racing Park’s meeting. Also referenced are scholastic football shifts at Eastern High School and district interscholastic titles amid Western and Central Tech actions.
New York Oct 2 Officially major league baseball will terminate at the annual meeting December 10 and wind up this season. Prominent magnates believe peace next spring would not help big league clubs and require time to renew operations. New and better professional ball is expected later, but rushing back would sacrifice advantages.
Scholastic athletics in the District faced a blow as all school activities halted due to the Spanish influenza outbreak. Football practice will not resume until schools reopen, with an October 22 interscholastic league start date uncertain. Coaches hope for a quick lift to prepare squads for the season. Indoor baseball remains popular with British troops. The Army and Navy Picnic School will not field a football team this fall because military duties limit personnel.
Two young men robbed a store while one remained outside as a lookout. The incident occurred at a shop in Wien om, with the pair entering and taking items before fleeing. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
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