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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1918

Page

2

Flittergold Sets New Laurel Track Record in Picadilly

At Laurel yesterday a small field produced a record run by Flittergold in the Picadilly Handicap at a mile 70 yards, beating Montretor’s mark by four-fifths of a second. Exterminator, Willis Sharpe Kilmer’s Derby winner, also led the Artillery Liberty Bond purse until the final sixteenths, while Douglass S. and Hauberk staged a tight stretch duel for placings. Exterminator’s owner bought $10,000 in liberty bonds after the victory.

Harry N. Price Laurel Willis Sharpe Kilmer Quarty KE. Bryson Flittergold Picadilly Montretor Flittergola Douglass Hauberk McTaggart Douglass S Plittergold Hastings Franklin W. 8. Kilmer Exterminator

Thoroughbred Races and Entries From New Haven Meet

Weather clear track fast at New Haven as Thornbloom Goldcrest Boy and Wood Violet headline a card including The Brook Weldship and The Porter. First race for 3-year-olds and up shows Prince and Goldcrest Boy among entries. Green Micr Translate and Antoinette also listed with prize details and handicap notes across seven races.

The Washington Post Thornbloom Goldcreat Boy Wood Violet Antoinette Flags Leochares the Porter Sunny Slape Omar Khayyam Cudget Tombolo Hed Sox Tudge Wingfield Lytle Fountain Fay Cincinnati Enquiirer Ocean Prince Weldship New Haven Bughouse Vetley Gath Translate McLean Crank Cadgel Midway Aurum Canso King Neptune Buckbournd Prince Clark M C. M. Jonn Goldcrest Boy Capt Ray Great Dolly Nigel Millrace Shannon H Tetley Santry Dale T the Porter Kathleen Dr. Johnson Jie Valerius Cavyan Boy Red Sox Malvolio J. Wingfield Buckboard K. Neptune P. Dream Waukeag Parr

Juvenile Prizes Triumph in Marmite and War Marvel Races

New York racing card at Jamatica features two year old events. Marmite wins the opener by nearly two lengths over Gold er with Tim Rose third. War Marvel, favorite, narrowly beats Balustrade and Ophelia to claim the final race amid a strong stretch drive.

New York Jamatica Marmite Golder Tim Rose War Marvel Balustrade Ophelia Seopel Tovenes Tiger Rose W. Lang Ng Serena Shoot Fatr Eebsie Ennor Miss Faonle Chester Two Graney "Sa Ww. H. Buckner Taplin Troise

Graduation Order Hits Army Eleven

West Point reports the Army football program faces upheaval after a ruling orders two top classes to graduate on November leaving about 400 midshipmen and only 20 players on the squad. No game is scheduled tomorrow as the program’s future remains uncertain with Bo Olcott coaching the Great Lakes Naval Training Station eleven.

West Point Army Bo” Olcott Yale New York University Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Horse Race Results from Laurel October 4 1918

The Laurel meet on October 4 1918 presented six furlongs to one and a sixteenth mile races with winners including G W Lloyds ch c Ballot Majelica in the first event and R Parrs b by Negofal La Donala in the third. Exterminator led early in the feature fourth race while H K Brysons Fairy Goll took the fifth and W S Kilmers Fair Empress won the fourth. Ground Swell and Tommywane showed pace in early legs with late rallies by Ambassdor Duchess Lace and Dramaturge in varied finishes.

Seraur Pass G. W. Loft Wat Post St Kenney W. J. O'Brien Saa Uw Am AL Colling J. McTaggart A. Johnson Sunningdale Ts. Rodriguez Miss Vosk Jacuetia Debinda Romeo Oeramic Rowee Polly Louis’ B. F Burgomaster Relic of Troy W. A. Burttschell Point St Sella Big Kelsey Tommywaac Ambassador Duchess Lace Tommywane Ambasasdor W. Gasser R. Parr Negofal—La Donala W. Garth Mergler W. Kelsey Nk Kummer Mancha Murphy Capital City Onl Ae Mieeger Geo. Washington Pak AL Johnson Ladder of Light Mc‘Paggart Saint’s Bridge J. Atkinson Guilia Arrowsmith Ennis Pazen AL Colina Flying Stirling Mutuals Man O Grouse Alma B Kilmer B. G McGee H. McDaniel Pic Kummer Franklin GaUahan John I Rodrigue Red Sox Ambrose Uwo Matuets Wranklin Jonney Wal H. K. Bryson Rh. B Hastings Fairy Goll W Cedar Vaolie Post Filttergold Haubertr Qty Kelsey Valaix Log Sa Johnson Littergold Hauberk Douglass Flittergold Douglass S Weir Robert Belle F. D. Weir Pont St Belle Roberts Ae Mg J. Rorriguez Sibabdar C. Kumme Wise Man Charley Leydecker Dolina Cobalt Eass Mawd Bacon Ned Admiral Subahdat Wiseman Subabdar Leydecker Iconis Sturdee Col Cluff Milkman Red Admiral Syearotts Upward W. V. Casey Br.g Hen Trovato Margaret Hampson Post St. U & & Fin Ben Hampson Eddie Henry Grayson Delancey Gus Io Rodriguez Ken Hampson Golden Floss George Muehlbach Poole Emanals Woostenholm Salgeorge Bagpipe Hadrian Daymon Troben Bon Santo Dixie Carroll Nepe Jackson M. Bert Thurman Moore Jeffery Morris Tom “Anderson Mbony Hasty Mabel Enos Colle Edith J Miss Ourl Frostilla Breezy Durward Roberts Connally Nile Clarice Ruth Brown Green Graga Amelita Stephen K George Duncan Paul Connelly James Lady Tongfellow Walter Mack Heuben Hugh Dr. Shafer Barrey W. P. Dabny Hope Miller Prince Igor Flapper Artec Audrey K Ambuscule Achron Courtship Nor Manager Waite Gentry Secon Geaverkitt Kederis Nan Knocht Williams Buncrana Cleryont D. Hanover Adelia W Delico Belliatte War Paint Linden Dr. Carmen Garner Smoky R Connelly W. H. Pearce Molesworth Trapping Dr.Tuck Yonghee Irish Lady II Santiago Postmaster Troop Geld King Mackenzie Bet Polgt Point Intriguer Mr. Specs Simpler Golden King Pollyanna Jack Mount Blairgowrie Tate Goldvale Thistle Gon Osgood Star’ Realm Uncle's Lassie Sea Away George Smith Roamer War Cloud Corn Tassel High Cost Warheek Reveler Masda Hollie L’errant Arnold Ian Frank Bill McCloy Alphee Chateau Briand Lady Mary Joe Valaroga War Smoke

Will Discipline Sox Who Broke Order By Postseason Playing

Chicago, Oct. 4. The national baseball commission decided to discipline members of the champion Boston Red Sox who, after the world series, engaged in a trip under the Red Sox name. Bush, Schang, Strunk and Meyer were cited, with measures to be announced. Exhibition games violated orders to disband after the series.

Chicago National Jonson Boston

Bowie Meeting Proves Likely Best Yet in Track Events

Heard at Laurel reports Bowie track in splendid shape for the meeting. Scratches in the fourth race cost owners Smart Money and Valor $70 each. Grey Eagle claimed after Thursday’s win by Samuel Ross Matt Smart Samuel Louis and George Peterson. Aste arrives from New York to see His Sister race with Jockey M Buxton. Belle Roberta boosted from 1000 to 2000 by Sam Louis. Eddie Hearns wins three races at the State fair in Trenton with multiple riders and prize money.

Dick Pending Matt Smart Samuel Louis George Peterson Peterson A. L. Aste New York M. Buxton Aate Buxston Aqueduct Paul Powers Sam Louis

Junior Net Stars Will Play Today

Mount Pleasant junior tennis hosts Montrose on the rival's course with H Fowler to play No 1 for Mount Pleasant and F Taylor for Montrose as the match promises a fierce battle in front of a hopeful gallery.

Junior Net Stars A. L. Knapp Mount Pleasant Montrose Princeton Mount Pleasant Racketers H. Fowler F. Taylor

Round-Up of Army Football Rules and Navy Plans

War Department guidance for soldier training colleges tightens football to intramural play this month with 48 hour furlough trips in November. Intersections may feature combined service elevens. Army and Navy schedules face cancellations and likely need to replace games. A dispersal sale of A K Macomber’s racing stable follows, while Columbia begins football practice amid mixed expectations. George F. Wheeling, Penn State baseball captain, is commissioned lieutenant in coast artillery.

Col. Rees West Point Annapolis Midshipmen Army Navy A. K. Macomber Macomber California George F. Wheeling Penn State Coast Artillery

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