Revival of Turf Fervor Sparks Amsterdam Carpenters at Saratoga
A veteran turf columnist recalls how Amsterdam carpet makers followed Sanford’s top horses to Saratoga, celebrating home breds and the grip of racing pride. He notes Imp of Chillicothe, Boney Boy of Virginia, and many others shaping local loyalties, wages, and town lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boney Boy
Virginia
Algol
John Schorr
Memphis
Tennessee
Schorr
Lucky Baldwin
Sierra Nevadas
Yellow Tail
Chicago
McChesney
Hermis
Amsterdam
Saratoga
Knights Tournament Raises Funds for St Ignatius Church Oxon Hill Md
A recent tournament in Anacostia Park to benefit St Ignatius Church Oxon Hill Md drew a large crowd. Knights included L P Love Will Herron Joe Blandford R Langley and others with prizes awarded to Love first Herron second Blandford third Langley fourth. Miss Rosa Filgate was crowned queen with maids Lille Schultz Emma Erum Lotte Scheuch Lizzie Els. A supper and dance followed at St Ignatius and St Theresa churches ending after 1 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumi- Wand
St Ignatius Wharch
Oxon Hil
R A Heiskell
Easby-Smith
Thera Beng Wity
Ancastia Bridge
Hsts
Wiliam Miller
Joseph Palmer
Alonzo Seiber J F
Basil Blandford
Willam L Herron
Robert Langte
Lucien Blove
Will Farmer
Thomas Tisan
Amos McNey
John W Fowlar
Thomas Lyons
Ro A Heiskell
L. P. Love
W EL Herron
Joe Blandford
R. Langley
Heaiskell
Mr. Love
Rosa Filgate
Enor
Lille Schultz
Mma Erum
Lotte Scheuch
Lizzie Els
Tere
J. E. MecRea, Jr
Prince George County
Bookmakers' Day At Ft Erie Continues On First Page
Racing notes list bets and results from multiple races at Fort Erie. Winners include pa de le Crearver at 4 to 1 and Sweet Jane in the steeplechase, with odds and placings for The Four Hundred and Time among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Erie
Pa de le Crearver
Mazel Baker
Serun
Lalas
Ora Viva
von Fellen Leaf
Annie Alone
Covid
Sweet Jane
Lord Radnor
Reecond Zarba
Today’s Entries at Sheepshead Bay Horse Track
Today's entries list races at Sheepshead Bay with horses and weights for the first race a one mile selling for three year olds and up. Names include Sals Lord Badge Orthodox Israelite Arsenal Maidh of Timbuctoo Destiny Invader Tight Note The Lady Rohesia Daisy Green Brome Wing Bonvier Virgo Ursogs Noralight Sheen and others. In the second race the three quarters of a mile main course lists Roseben Grenada Goole Urfah Alwin Burleigh Royal Window Pretension Monanodor and more with weights ranging around 120 and 130.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheepshead Bay
Sals
Lord Badge
Arsenal
Maidh of
Timbuctoo
Destiny
Invader
Lady Rohesia
Daisy Green
Brome Wing
Bonvier
Virgo
Ursogs
Noralight
Sheen
Roseben
Grenada
Goole Urfah
Alwin
Burleigh
Monanodor
Thoroughbred race day results with many horses listed
A crowded racing card lists horses and weights across six races including Futurity course events for two year olds, a three quarter mile Autumn race, a one and quarter mile Handicap, a five and a half furlong Futurity selling for fillies, and turf and selling heats. Notable entries include Foxy Kane, Ryan, High Chance, Kinleydale, Caughawaga, Right Royal, Dodina, Armful, Sam Harris, and Head Danes among others with varying weights and payouts.
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Chillicothe
Astern
Imp
Cincinnati
Covington
Wheeling
Chillcothe
Old Imp
Chalicothe
Dan Harmess
Pa Bradley
Boney Boy
Virginia
Lttle
Little Son
Blitzen
Guttenburg
Hast
Boney ‘Boy
Foxy Kane
Ryan
Longbrook
Ancestor
Admutha
Midas
High Chance
Kinleydale
Clarke Griffith
James Reddick
Timber
Fardins
Athlete
McKittredge
Juggler
Hendicap
Elesia
Listleay
Dodina
Bliiott
Orthodox
Captain Farses
Joe Lesser
Clevelland
the Rhymer
Berkelmere
Atwood
Sack
Onatas
Thomond
Falette
Samuel H Harris
Jack Young
Rain Falls During Newport Horse Show Exhibition
The Newport ninth annual horse show opened at the Casino amid heavy rain. Mrs. J B M Grosvenor of Newport won four blue ribbons while Reginald C Van derbilt’s horses took three firsts. Mrs Grosvenor won in ladies phaetons and pairs, ladies saddle horses, park fours, and spider phaetons and pairs. Vanderbilt claimed polo ponies, small pairs, and polo pony hacks. Charles W Watson of Baltimore earned two blue ribbons in small saddle horses and large single horses.
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Newport
R. L
Casino
J. B. M. Grosvenor
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Moody Assists Selef Betting Benefit Tickets
Attorney General William H. Moody became the first buyer of tickets for a benefit baseball game in Chicago on September 3 to aid manager Frank G. Seles of the Chicago National League team. Moody, a known baseball enthusiast, once led a club in Haverhill Massachusetts, the first team Seles managed. Vanderbilt's Matta Wins at St Cloud in Paris race event.
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Chicago
William H. Moody
United States
Frank G. Seles
Moody
Haverhill, Maas
Mr. Seles
Cleveland Wins Five In Intercity Race Meet
Seven races at Washington Park on a heavy track produced five Cleveland wins. A Boston trotter and a Memphis runner split the remaining firsts while Morning Star won the Chicago Cup Stake in a duel with Frank Wilson. Lou Dillon clocked a showcase half mile of 1:08, with other placings and times noted for the weekend program.
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Washington Park
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Memphis
Mr. Billings
Morning Star
J. G. Bennett
Frank Wilson
Lady May
Lou Dillon
Tubular
F G. Jones
Oj. Parks
Devereaux
Harry S
JF. Meagher
Jeesie Roy
E. Hanecy
H. Schumalbach
Clauae
CW C Brown
Prioresa
Arnold Lawson
Prinea of Orange
C. KK. G. Billings
Pittsburg
Louise Mar
C. H. Werner
Hillings
J. G Wennett
W. A Avery
Alexander
Joe N
Joseph WH Barnes
H M Manna
Orrin C
R H Boggs
J. L Rynearson
Burness
Milsdy O
Dreamwold
I Frank A
Memphin
William H
R. M. Weaver
Surena
A. GQ
Hartwell
Bert Haverly and two brokers arraigned for disorderly conduct
New York September 4 Bert Haverly the minstrel Reverly McCutcheon and James J McGill were arraigned in the West Side Court on charges of disorderly conduct and assault. They were arrested Saturday at Mock's restaurant on Forty second street near Broadway. Haverly claimed his friends laughed so hard they nearly hit him with a bottle and even squirted a siphon. Magistrate Moss fined all three ten dollars.
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New York
Bert Haverly
Reverly McCutcheon
West Fortyfourth Strest
James J. McGill
Broadway
West Side Court
Mock
Forty-second Street
Harry Mock
Haverly
Moss
Brightwood Trotting Meet Ends With Double Wins For Myron H
Labor Day at Brightwood Driving Park featured a 2:80 trot 2:26 pace and a free for all. Myron H led the 2:30 trot with Mr Clark second and Almira Grattan fading. In the 2:25 pace Harry C. won after a tight finish with Prince A. The free for all saw The Cascade and Sir Electroid in a tight, standout race with Nellie M. and The Cascade close behind. Attendance was good despite a heavy track.
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Brightwood Driving Park
Thomas P. Baldwin
J. J. Robinson
J. W. Byrne
Charles W. Weaver
L. D. Sale
Jarvis Brothers
Myron H
Peter Taylor
Mr. Clark
M Oppenheimer
Almira Grattan
Grattan
Myron TH
Elmira Grattan
Harry c
Prince A
Pee Wee
Roy Hal
Alex T
Dorsey
Morrow
Hillary
Dundee
Prince
Harry Co
Pea Wee
Cascade
Guy Wilkes
Chanty
Nutwood
Electroid
Trotter
Electioneer
Nellie
Sir Thdtfojd
Louis Collins
Nellie M
Thomas
Clark
Srg
Chambera
B. m
Harry
Gr Oh
Harold (Dorsay
Pringe A
Sr G
J. Hilleary
Pes Wee
B. G
Alex
Chambers
HiMesry
Collins
Nellie Mb
Nellie R
Bellin
W. H. Chambers, Jr
M. Oppenheimer
James Bean
Interclub Regatta On Potomac Draws Wide Interest
The Interclub Association regatta on Broadwater above Little Falls drew several hundred spectators and featured close finishes across six races. Winners included H E Barroldson of George Washington Canoe Club in novice single and Kenton Canoe Club in the club fours, with prominent results for Washington Canoe Club and George Washington Canoe Club in multiple events. A lighthearted tilting contest provided the day’s mirth.
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Interclub Association
Broadwater
Little Falls
Virginia
Sycamore Island
H. EK. Barroldson
George Washington Canoe Club
M. ¥. C. Duehring
Interclub Canoe Club
J. T. Breeden
Stei
J. K. Burrups
L. Livingstone
K. K
H. B. Maraton
E. A. Schmitt
Wash
Ington
A. P. Talmadge
F. R. Whippler
High Island
H. T. Mreeden
Washington Cance Club
L. F Eberbech
Steel Hebingrod
Wieters
H. B. Marston
A Schmitt
Washington Canoe Club
Eetond
W. H. Smith
J. Curl
Georges Washington Club
Peir Paddies
Kenton Canoe Club
Bangs
Regatta on Charles River Sees Rowing Champions Crowned
The seventeenth annual fall championship regatta of the New England Amateur Rowing Association was held on the Charles River with prizes funded by the City of Boston. Winners include William Duggan of St. Joseph's A A Halifax in senior singles and James A. Ten Eyck of Wachusett Boat Club Worcester in intermediate singles, plus multiple victories for Bradford Boat Club Cambridge, St Joseph's A A Boston, and Riverside, Shawmut, and Arlington clubs in various junior and senior events.
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Boston
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Charles River
William Duggan
St. Joseph’s Athletic Association
Halifax
J. W. Hobbes
Joseph McGuire
Bradford Boat Club
Cambridge
Arlington
James A. Ten Eyck
Worcester
Blnglo Acuil
Frank Davy
Riverside Best Club
William H. Long
Shawmut Rowing Club
St. Joseph's Athletic Association
Boaton Athletic Association
Patrick Shields
West Lynn Boat Club
Wachusett Boat Club
St Joseph's Athletic
Jeffries Point Rowing Association
Joseph's Athletic Association
Accond
Riverside Boat Club
Columbia Rowing Avacciation
Harlem Wins Senior Quarter Mile Dash at Schuylkill Regatta
Philadelphia on Labor Day hosts Middle States regatta across the National course. James B Juvenal of Pennsylvania Barge Club wins the senior quarter mile dash in a tight finish. Harlem Rowing Club takes junior octuple race amid strong rivalries with Vesper Boat Club. Senior events feature Kiefer West and Rogan among top finishers in junior singles heats.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
James B. Juvenal
Pennsylvania Barge Club
Harlem Rowing Club
New York
Vesper Boat Club
Rical
Harlem
Baltimore
William B. Kare
F. J. Koch
Kiefer
West
Clayton
Pennsylvania
E&and
Daly
Petuman Boat Club
Washington
Fred Beale
Bachelore’ Darge Club
George Rogan
Sheepshead Bay
C W Ralph
Ariel Rowing Club
Altimore
Shrepehead Rowing Chup
Long Island
T. Kleter
West Philadelphia
Foat Club
Seccond
Tred Beale
Bachelora’ Boat Club
Malta
Blazen Island Boat Club
Filme
Bachelors
Hiladelphia
Pennsylvania Hoat Club
Fairmount Rowing Club
Philadephia
Arundel Rowing Club
Union Boat Club
Arte! Rowing Club
Crescent Boat Clan
Veeper Boat Club
W. B. Klare
Arundel Boat Club
F J. Koch
Atalanta Boat Club
F Frech
Pennsylvania Boat Club
Hoch
University Boat Club
Metropolitan Boat Club
James
Juvenal
Frank Vesely
Firet Bohkemian
Staten Island Boat , Club
Toronto Rowing Club
Sanwanhaka Boat Club
Ravenwood Boat Club
St. Mary’s Athletic Club
Halifax
Harding Wins Handicap at Columbia Golf Club
Dr H Y T Harding won the bogey handicap at the Columbia Golf Club on Labor Day with a score of 84. Despite a slow course from morning rain and repairs to greens, Harding's driving and long irons secured the victory over Col Hogey and others. The event drew over three score golfers and featured a match between Team B and the Original Crackerjack Invincibles, won 6 to 2. Entries for the fall tournament were urged to be sent to Eugene D B Carnal and J T Hough.
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Columbia Golf Club
Brighmwood Avenue
H. YT. Harding
Col. Hogey
Harding
L. L. Harban
Col. Rogey
J. C. Davidson
Wert
B. W. Woodruff
Wilkie
Columbia Club
T. Pliny Moran
Eugene D. Carusi
H V. Sanford
M. EL Danforth Dr
Davis
James Baird
K. Jackson
Henry Waters
H. M. Crist
Duval
E Sullivan
MacAdam
David Hastings
Eugene DB
Carnal
J. T. Hough
H. L. Weat
Coney Island Figures in Notorious Crime History
The fragment recalls Coney Island’s role in New York crime lore before German actions, noting how Sharkey fled in women’s clothes from the Tombs to Cuba and Tweed evaded capture after hiding in Mike Norton’s hotel, with locals knowingly harboring him rather than betraying the robber.
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Metropolitan
Coney Island
New York
Sharkey
Cuba
Tweed
Mike Norton
Fifth Avenue
Porto Mico
Coney Islanders
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