When Amsterdam Carpet Makers Flocked to Saratoga for Sanford’s Horses
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls turf era figures like Stephen Sanford and the Amsterdam carpet mills, whose workers packed Saratoga during carded races. The piece recalls Imp the Chillicothe mare, Boney Boy, and other fan favorites, highlighting community fervor and the enduring romance of home bred racers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Sanford
Amsterdam
Saratoga
Spa
Sanford
Amsterdam Carpet Mille
Caughnawaga
Molly Brant
Mohawk II
Plimgoll
Chillicothe
Ohio
New York
Harness & Brosman
Trever Lies
Wagher
Foundling
Buss
Boney Boy
Virginia
Algol
John Schorr
Memphis
Tennessee
Lucky Baldwin
Sierra Nevadas
Yellow Tail
Chicago
McChesney
Hermis
Knights Tournament Aids St Ignatius Church Oxon Hill Md
A large sum of money was raised at a charity tournament for St Ignatius Church Oxon Hill Maryland. The event featured a banner opening address by Easby Smith, multiple knights, prize awards, a coronation of Miss Rosa Filgate as queen, and a post‑event supper and dance concluding after 1 a.m. Attendees included residents of Anacostia and nearby areas with dignitaries and church leaders praising the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ignatius’ Church
Oxon Hill
Easby-Smaith
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 Races Reported
Continued from first page a list of horses and odds with Ora Viva winning the sixth race and Sweet Jane taking the seventh in a short course steeplechase. Bets show Mazel Baker and The Four Hundred among contenders with Time and Lalas also noted.
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Pa de le Crearver
Mazel Baker
Serun
Lalas
Ora Viva
von Fellen Leaf
Annie Alone
Covid
Sweet Jane
Lord Radnor
Reecond Zarba
Sheepshead Bay Racing Entries One Mile Selling Race
Today's entries list the one mile selling race for three year olds and up at Sheepshead Bay with entrants 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 Sccopd tace Three quarters of a mile main course with ages Roseben Grenada Goole Urfah Alwin Burleigh Royal Window Pretension Monanodor and others in the field.
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
Sccopd
Roseben
Grenada
Goole Urfah
Alwin
Burleigh
Royal
Monanodor
Autumn Futurity Trials and Mixed Race Lineup Summary
Racing card lists numerous horses with weights across six races on Futurity course. Notable entries include Foxy Kane 113, Longbrook 111, Ancestor 110, Midas 93 in early sessions, with High Chance Kinleydale Clarke Griffith and James Red dick at 212 each in The Autumn two year olds. Further fields show Caughawaga 126 Qiseau 117 Spring 114, Right Royal 102, and others across six events, including turf and selling conditions, with multiple two year olds and three year olds competing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 at Newport Horse Show Sparks Rivalry Victory
The Newport ninth annual horse show opened at the Casino amid heavy rain. Mrs. J B M Grosvenor of Newport won four blue ribbons including ladies phaetons and pairs and ladies saddle horses. Reginald C Van derbilt’s horses took three firsts in polo ponies small pairs and polo pony hacks. Charles W Watson of Baltimore won 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 Selex. Attorney General buys tickets for benefit
Chicago reports Attorney General William H. Moody, in town on official duties, became the first to purchase tickets for a benefit baseball game honoring manager Frank G. Seles of the Chicago National League club. Moody, a baseball enthusiast, once led a Haverhill club. Vanderbilt's Matta wins at St Cloud.
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Chicago
William H. Moody
United States
Frank G. Seles
Moody
Haverhill, Maas
Mr. Seles
Cleveland Wins Five in Heavy Track Joint Meet
Chicago September 4 Seven intercity races at Washington Park on a heavy track produced five Cleveland wins. Morning Star won the Chicago Cup Stake defeating Frank Wilson with Lady May also starting. Other event winners included Belle Ime and Prineas of Orange as the day’s results showcased strong Cleveland performance amid scattered placings by Memphis Boston and Chicago entries.
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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
Haverly and two others arraigned for disorderly conduct
Bert Haverly the minstrel Reverly McCutcheon and James J McGill stock broker were arraigned in West Side Court charged with disorderly conduct and assault after a Saturday arrest at Mock s restaurant near Broadway In court Haverly described a joke that caused laughter and an attempted response with a battler and a siphon Magistrate Moss fined the trio $10 each The Sunday Post price note follows.
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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 Highlights Labor Day Racing
Brightwood Driving Park marked Labor Day with three events a 2:80 trot a 2:26 pace and a free for all. Myron H. beat Mr Clark in the 2:30 trot while The Cascade and Sir Electroid led a dramatic free for all. Attendance was strong though track conditions slowed all times six to eight seconds.
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Hang C
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 at Broadwater Crowds Witness Close Races
The Interclub Association regatta on Broadwater near Little Falls drew several hundred spectators. Events included novice singles, doubles, association championships, and mixed tandems, with winners from George Washington Canoe Club and Washington Canoe Club among others. The program featured six races and a lighthearted tilting contest, reported in Cleveland Leader style.
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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 crowns New England rowing champs
Boston hosts the seventeenth annual fall championship regatta of the New England Amateur Rowing Association on the Charles River. Winners include William Duggan of St Joseph's Halifax in senior singles and James A Ten Eyck of Wachusett in intermediate singles. Other victors span Bradford Boat Club Cambridge Riverside Boat Club and St Joseph's Athletic Association with times ranging from 6 20 to 10 59 across single and double sculls and four oared shells.
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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
James
Juvenal
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Frank Vesely
Firet Bohkemian
Staten Island Boat , Club
Toronto Rowing Club
New York
Sanwanhaka Boat Club
Ravenwood Boat Club
St. Mary’s Athletic Club
Harlem Victorious in Labor Day Midstate Regatta Dash
The Mid State regatta on the Schuylkill River concluded the rowing season with Harlem Rowing Club winning the junior octuple and Pennsylvania Barge Club taking the senior quarter-mile dash. Notable results include George Rogan of Sheepshead Bay and Vesper Boat Club top finishes, with a dead heat in the intermediate single shells eventually decided in the afternoon.
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Juvenal
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River
Potomac
Philadelphia
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
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
Harding Wins Handicapped Golf at Columbia Club
Labor Day on the Columbia Golf Club links saw Dr. H Y T Harding win the bogey handicap trophy with a score of 84 despite a slow course from rain and greens under repair. The event drew over three dozen golfers and featured pairings including Team B versus Original Crackerjack Invincibles.
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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 New York criminal lore in old times
The article recalls Coney Island as a setting in notorious crimes and escapes, noting Sharkey’s death-ward departure to Cuba and Tweed’s concealment on the island. It observes local residents’ wary tolerance of famous outlaws and their lack of betrayal during Tweed’s stay.
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New York
Rebody
Treierig
Laos
Eibher
Geed Ordd
Imp
Metropolitan
Coney Island
Sharkey
Cuba
Tweed
Mike Norton
Fifth Avenue
Porto Mico
Coney Islanders
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Cincinnati
Covington
Wheeling
Chillcothe
Old Imp
Chalicothe
Dan Harmess
Pa Bradley
Lttle
Little Son
Blitzen
Iron Horse
Guttenburg
Sharps
Boney ‘Boy
Benning
Bradley
Bovey Boy
Royal Marine
Suitland Park
FT. Erie
Marmont
Ronsosa
Eneda
All Starlet
Joe Goss
Pensee
Homestead
the Roustabout
Tenny Boe
Sorrel
Allista
Frank Bell
Death
Arachne
Aelling
Lida Vivian
Crescerton
Henry Lans
Bengal
Freesas
Frank Me
Exeh
AutoHeht
Maraschino
St. Velma
Sea Mate
Farl Rogere
Dr. Wineel
Orbicular
Cottontown
Bird of Passage
Arthur Cummer
Maccona
Camte Opera
Naran
Grace
Lila M
Tady Levity
May Bey
Cash
May Bingham
Pauline Boyle
Amy Riley
Betay
Red Top
Posing
Miss Lynch
Tara
Dr Riley
Kelectic
Apple
Outlaw
Early Boy
Helgornon
Playtain
Hot
Mint Bed
Dungannon
Selef
Vanderbilt
St Cloud
Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt
St. Cloud
the Sunday Post
Brightwood
Myron BF
Yeacher
Willie
England
New England Amateur Association
City of Boston
Knox
Stetson
Prusselpnia
Heath
London
Kers
Anole
Stinemetz
F & 12Th Sts
The
Sunday Post
Octave Thanet
I. Zangwill
William Allen White
James Barnes
Alvah Milton Kerr
Frank R. Stockton
Booth Tarkington
A. Conan Doyle
Anthony Hope
Bret Harte
Jack London
Robert W. Chambers
Robert Barr
Morgan Robertson
Bogey
Hartford
New Haven
Conn
Charter Oak Track
Rhodesia
Sebungwe-Mafungabual
Bume River
Africa
India
RITE
Hayher Distilling CO
Daytoh
G. ST. Louis
ST. Paul
Minn
Atlanta
Qripse Fey Arte
Ldaino
Mont
Nev
Muel
Pee Saber Waterneak
Jane Disyrruzmyr
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