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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
15
Lawerence P Danley backed Makea at 7 to 2 as Chass set the pace. Kaaly finishes two lengths behind in the Cash Stakes with 20 to shot starting first but beaten by eight lengths.
Huge upset as Blue Book leads a fast field at Sheepshead Bay in the Reapers Stakes for a mile and three. Faust and Selling Tom chased early, Faust drawing clear late but Blue Book surged to victory amid a chaotic stretch run.
In an afternoon program at Due Bonnets Montreal trainer saarnsmann sent Davis Sombrero colt to win the St Lawrence Stakes by three lengths over She Sent Soumatare. J Lee and manager Ferny Jacobs attended, with Kentucky-bound plans noted for the Lexington meeting. Other feature races featured Cassalle with Pine Mason and a slate of two-year-olds, while multiple entries and times dominated the card from first through sixth races.
The report covers Mackay sending a horse abroad for the English Derby and St Leger plus other big races. It notes insider tips, large bets, and heavy wagering as horsemen chase winnings with Kingston yearlings selling well at Sheepshead Bay. Details include Bris and connections, notable bettors, and the financial swing for books.
In New Jersey on September 3 the Sixth Massachusetts Regiment rifle team won the interregimental match at 20, 600 and 100 yards on the L0-yard range. They defeated the United Marines Infantry Cavalry three Marine Corps teams and several State railroad teams. The Bay State hunters beat the regular Infantrymen by ten points.
Russians dropping deadly burdens in Toyean the Den area. Six men were blown to pieces as two bombs they carried exploded in a street incident. Authorities report injuries and blame mishandling of explosive loads.
A bay colt by Meddier and a filly by Hamburs Trigger fetched top prices. Waiting was knocked down to Mr Mackay for 315900. A colt by Weddier Corret ton brought 8600, while a Meddier Stele colt went to M Alles for 9090. Frederick Johnson purchased a Hamburs Trigger filly for 140.
The Waning on Charlestowt deal collapsed as Walker of Wanlagtar and I Speir & Co faced a court appointed receiver. A $496 566 note tied to a $380 000 debt is secured by property and assets in Washington. The appointment is not believed to hinder ongoing building work. The firm also has several West Virginia contracts slated to start soon.
The last of four Sells brothers who owned the circus died in Columbus Ohio at age sixty five. He had been part of a show later merged with Adam Forepaug and later joined Ringling Brothers after a sale to James A Batley, with the combined troupe conducted by Batley and Ringling Brothers.
In a tristate team event in Cincinnati, Misa Moyes of Toronto, Canadian champion, falls to Martha Kinney of Cincinnati. Bert Irving C Wright of Philadelphia, International champion, also loses to C Seaver of Massachusetts in a hard fought match. May Sutton debuts in ladies doubles and mixed doubles but loses both. Semifinals upcoming for D Lartie and Ruth Cowling in singles. doubles results noted for several pairs.
In a Washington Post report from New York, details emerge of a trial where Lanza Carter is charged with receiving stolen money from teller Runyan who robbed Windsor Trust. The case centers on $700 given to Carter for household expenses and other funds, with defense questioning her accounting and memory while prosecutors seek a jury verdict.
The transcript shows Mrs Carter testifying about money from Bunyan and Runyan, a $8,080 sum, and a legal contract for $5 a week. She recalls receiving 3206 and notes Runyan bringing newspapers to the house while claiming to be a Pittsburg millionaire. She mentions lasting until July 4.
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