Spectacular Fall of Starters Marks United Hunts Meet
Rising Star and Peter Young battled to the finish in a hunter race over 215 miles as both fell at the final fence. Peter Young recovered to win by a neck with Rising Star second, amid a holiday crowd at Phalico. Jolly led early in the opening sprint, while Tourney upset the steeplechase field delivering a decisive victory. Madeline L fell short against Oppar in the later event as Madeline E faded.
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Baltimora
Phalico
United Hunts
Peter Young
Pendarvels
Rising Star
Pendarves
Bullyan
Crantisnd
Sullivan
Fetor Young
Jolly
David Duntop
Fakahirs
Jennie Wella
Takahiro
Recruit
Golden Chief
Tourney
Henlala
Oike
Madeline L
Oppar
Tom Manoia
Mers
Madeline E
MedWoort
Rar
Hla ‘Nount
Marblehold
Mass
Ml Rob
Chelles P
Roper
Beandtor Sees
B. Senate
Torserray
Blien
Ard
Ward
Encbancer
Fifth Event Attracts Keen Interest In Crowd
In a crowded program the fifth event drew strong interest as Belle of Jessanming faced Xiliechan and Miss Perigord. Belle beat Perigord previously but blamed her defeat on racing with Escutcheon late in the second race. The owners remained confident as horses and jockeys prepared for the steeplechase and other races, with observers noting a hot finish and near equal chances for the leading mares.
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Belle of Jessansine
Xiliechan
Miss Perigord
Belle of
Jesanming
Migs Perigord
Hres Burses
Milas Pertev
Killochan
Art
Bolle
Vge
Hagan
Misa Parigord
Misa Perifort
Bob Taylor
aTurdsrond
Guntap
Dunlop
John
Beth
Toarhwood
Ulead
Pendarvets
Haiten
Tentersy
Eculacor Goshen Chiat
Halen Shea
Cand Ait
Bally de
Tarnalan
Horse Racing Notes From A Busy Meet At Fifty Acres
Jockeys and horses dominate a crowded race card with Armarrong leading a 6 furlong event at Fifty Acres. Race details include splits and placements for Dele Shetan and Hampton among others, with timing notes and track conditions cited.
Handicap to King James Wins Feature by Three Lengths
King James wins the feature race by three lengths at Syupstead Bay. Jack Atkin finishes fourth, with King James holding a late lead as Jack Atkin stays near the rear. Glance wins the Labor Steeplechase in another event, with detailed results and horse names across the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Favorte
Jack Atkin
Syupstead Bay
S—Tn
Tevens
Parsons
King James
Taxwille
Easly
Jack Ackin
Klug James
Im Vol
Wong Wile Vista
Thie Iavite
Jora Lengtha
Jack Ann
Kinga Hagatee
Gtanca
Ron
Usuyweith
Ang
Ela Tinie
Utta
Hineman
Alay Abeer
Ena
An Ywilant Queens Storan Sadie
Rage Eiing
Sian Colien
Msn
Nelonpes Fighcine
Iit Reper
Lip
Woo
Turf Scandal Unearthed At Sheepshead Bay Track
Detectives arrested Julia Strobel and Arthur Thames after a foiled track incident at Gravesend as Pinkertons uncover possible turf tampering. The two-year-old horse Ost and a partner reportedly sped around the track before capture, with owner W S Hopse and Carman stable tied to the case. Both suspects were held for further trial at Island police station.
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Washington Post
New York
Gravesend
Pinkertoms
Dunain
Duhan
Duhata
Sante
Island
Ostand
W. 8. Hopse
Sheepshead Bay
House
Joan Strobel
R. F. Carman
Arthur ‘Thames
Copperthite track meet features vivid pacing at Burka
Good sport at Copperthite track yesterday drew over five thousand spectators. The program showcased the 246 trot and pace won by Adam driven by Denis Copperthite, beating Russell G. and others in a tight field. Calintry Boy, a young trotter from EB F Mall, also drew attention as a standout performer among a four-horse lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperthite
Burka
Russell G
J.C. Mott
Henry Copperthite
Adam
Denis Copperthite
Happy Us
Hall
Yenius
Paca
Calintry
Prince ‘Orloff
Minnie Traxtun
Trugtuh
George Wakes
Ana Pac
Taantard
Sopnestin
Horoy
Gartfsom
Monstacy
Mars
Dala Mine
Roasel
Traina
Corbin
Sity Ambar
Conger
Harvesters Victorious in Fast Pace Harness Race
The Harvester wins in a rapid two pace sequence with Maj. Second placing second. Baron atha led heats, Major Bring fair second, and Alice Revengal easily won the three in five event. Jéhnte Gy Manalas was a real rival in one heat while track action showed swift times and clear victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron ‘Atha
Alice Revengal
Jéhnte Gy Manalas
Hésrangee
Patos
B. Baie
Pure Alles Rocsersit
Ioe
Virginia state league baseball score report from Roanoke Lynchburg games
Special to The Wellington Port reports Roanoke and Lynchburg split doubleheader with Roanoke winning 9 to 5 in the morning and Lynchburg 8 to 2 in the afternoon. Errors by Newton and Painter in the ninth inning sparked Roanoke’s defeat in the later contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Wellington
Rosnoke
Newton
Painter
Fle
S. Bigble
Lawrence
Richmond World Record Showdown At Celtic Park
Special to The Washington Post reports Richmond 9 2 over Danville 3 1 at Celtic Park Long Island. Italian champion Lunghi shines, beating the world mark with a slugging display while Danville falters. Afternoon game notes include Colts victory and scattered batting totals amid the chaotic clipping.
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Richmond
Danville
Washington Post
Ceilic Park
Long Island
Imi
Leon Moyers
New York
Wlidnegs Verhout
Tha Colts
Scoresburg
Titman
Riga
Hilla
God Siath
Edmondston
Brac Fender
Lorimer Drives Chalmers Detroit to Fast Mile Record
Hebert Butman won the Vesper trophy on a Buick for 42 miles. Louis Chevrolet won the Zurick Clay cup for 153 miles. William Knipper took the Merrimack Valley cup for 127.4 miles. Lorimer, in a Chalmers Detroit Blue Bird, set a 17 lap traffic record at 4 miles per 7 minutes 7-10 seconds, driving through a near collision that injured only a bystander slightly. no one else was hurt and the crowd reached about 150,008 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Stoek
Hebert Butman
Louis Chevrolet
William Kntyper
Burman
Chevrolet
Onish
Knipper
Lee B
Lorimer
Pounle W. Eaton
Brockton
Hie
Trgck
Frederick Harness Meet Delivers Dead Heat and Upset
Frederick Md Sept 6 Two hundred attendees witness a crowded harness program at Forestville Driving Park. Linkwood May is defeated in straight heats for a $600 purse by Carrellta with Dr Joly Tichindsen and Dr John E Lonetbury steering the horses. A later card includes a dramatic dead heat in a seven heat program and a standout effort by notable entries despite the strong competition from local favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsmith
Forestville Track
Spoint
Washington Fed
Forestville
Fortestville Driving Park
Maryland
Dol
Linkwood
Mary Cerri
Joly Tichindsen
Carriell
Ed Geers
John E. Lonetbury
Carelelta
Brent
Evary Ous
Speoig
Washington
Wits
Sie Na Rming
Fredericx
Iistelene
Eat
Aha
Bat
En Ap
Nadine
Aulky
Inke
Clawis Fraley
Claute Hargott
Aistine
Tam ‘Stoonright
Leroy Defends His Title in Cincinnati Tennis Tourney
Robert Leroy of New York defeats rivals to defend his title as the men’s singles champion at the Cincinnati open. Edith Hannan leads the ladies division, while Adele Hence and Adele Mactha Kinbey place in the late rounds. Results include Gardner, Rickie Setaiyer, Hopwie, and McLaughlin among notable performers.
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Cincinnati
Ohie
Robert Leroy
New York
Edith Hannan
Dénbine
Mises Mactha’ Kinbey
Adele
Trux Emerson
Holton
Rickie
Setaier
Emer
Gardner
Setatinets
Ana
Hopwie
Cindinnati
Ok Gardner
Mics Heled
McLaughlin
Thik
Guty
Lincon Mitohshi
Cin
Souaog
E Benefa
Montreal Jockey Club Rape Case Reported
A fragmentary 1940s news note mentions an alleged rape case at the Montreal Jockey Club with chaotic text and unreadable segments. The readable parts reference fear in the holiday period and a police or legal context, but missing names, dates, and clear details.
Topays Racing Entries at Sheepshead Bay Races
A scrambled list of racing entries and contenders for Sheepshead Bay featuring Nas aah ets a4 jot masgen 2 year-olds and horses such as Rugg Ch moet Aeling Hountala and Bee % Heian sei bp cur. The note references earnings and entries like The Ginette Indra of 4000 and mentions bettors, trainers, and various horse names amid a dense OCR batch.
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Sheepshead Bay
Rugg
Hountala
Ahare
Baran
Wee Foco
Heian
Maria
Freiend
Bemdstan Engler Welles
Sion
Hinds
Golding
Tor Mart
Comedienne
Piatt Adams Sets New World Record at Standing Hop Step Jump
Piatt Adams of the New York A C sets a new world record in the standing hop step and jump with 32 feet 21 2 inches, surpassing Malcolm Kord’s previous 32 feet 1 inches. Rockville and Brookland split a doubleheader. Rockville wins 10 to 5 and 6 to 5, with Morse homering and Handibve guiding Rockville’s pitching to victory in the second game. Whiting shines at short for Rockville, while Sprojal notes heavy hitting by the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piatt Adams
New York A. C
Quade
Jrump
Malcolm Kord
Rockville
Brookland
Sprojal
Rookville
Gullivan
Cquid
AL Hendibve
Jets
Will Handibve
Fookyltle
Yiextory
Agie
Rackvilla
Morse
Whiting
Rovers
Lancaster Wins Pennant In B League Title Run
Lancaster clinched the pennant finishing the Baseball League season with a 78 114 record and a winning percentage of .488 The league marked the best record to date In the standings and the champions earned the league title amid a strong performance from players on the Lancaster squad
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Ibtadejbila
Yiterate “Baseball League
Itaduaena
Lancaster
Renmiag
Chiang Tye
Pikse
Séeg
Dphtiaewwh
Hatrieturg
Vee
Finbeeg
Maine
Twaragér Hogan
Dhe
Hitha
Hipileb
Hayate
Triimdp
Two Records Broken at W G A A Meet in Marblehead
A large crowd witnessed the seventh Washington Grove Athletic Association meet in Marblehead. F F Flaming of Washington Grove set a two mile record, Charles A King of Washington Grove set a broad jump mark, and T H Sheridan of Washington YMCA won the hot put. Aldebrand won the mile, with A Geller close behind. The Montgomery county relay yielded a walkover for Washington Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Grove
Wasnington
Wack
Washington Grove Athletic Association
Baltitiere Cross Country Club
South Atlantic Association
F.F. Flaming
Washington
Washington Grove Association
Tan Ihutes Rui
Charles A King
T. HL. Sheridan
Washington Y. M.C. A
Aldebrand
Hildebrand
Althabgn
A. Geller
Baltimore Cross Country Club
Montgomery County
Mne
Woodslde Athletic Club
C. B. Rose
H. Ghoberteen
J. Thompson
P. Lager
Woodside
AM. Petar
J. ¥. Ciasel
Hartshorn
N. Clark
Marathon Motorcycle Race At Benning Draws Crowds
Anderson of Tex Myle, riding an Indian, led most laps in Washington DC and finished third after a late machine trouble. Stecker and J B Anderson battled in the Palma race with strong showings, while youthful riders impressed the huge throng at Benning. Laurel team beats Sewage Pumping Station in a later game.
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B. Anderson
North Carolina
Benning
Anderson
Washthetor
Sinile Repien
Homa
Merety Anepud
Greet
NB. U.z
Oralsel
Pheer
Tate Tee
Mij
J. B. Odarson
Semoe
McFharon Berket Chird
Sea
U. Thme
I Amile Scrat
Wood
Hyof
Shea
Willem
Shaw
Reading
Tine
Lin
Bea
Chek Thomas
Esl Foroee
J. B. Aneraay
Indig Sxeer
Walter Houée
Merkel
Mangold
Anéofiou
Washington
Bismt
He C._Esphinatona
Agadha
Rompy
Hikeker
Williem C
Artely
Joven
Laurel
Boarlel
rLaurel
Anacostig
Pftermip
Ron
World record attempt at Newark field day ends without mark
Burtate McGrath led the Newark athletics day with a notable hammer throw attempt but no official record was recorded due to failures to clear measurement standards. Officials noted attempts by McGeeth and others were close yet fell short of a valid record as winds and conditions affected performances.
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Burtate
Matt McGrath
Newark
Aarpaune
Shere Man
Bartan
Mf Loth
Local Cricketers Lose To Baltimore Tea Makers
The Washington Cricket Club lost to Whe Sons of St George Cricket Club of Baltimore by 67 to 49 at Rock Creek Park. Springham's bowling dominated as Winitora and Phair wickets fell quickly, drawing a large crowd for the growing sport in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Cricket Club
Rock Creek Park
Whe Sons
St. George
Norman
C. Warren
McCubbin
B. Springham
Mews
Farce at American League park athletic meet disappoints crowd
A fair crowd watched an afternoon of events that proved lackluster. Only three events occurred as planned, a wrestling match collapsed when the opponent failed to appear and a Greek substitute lasted a single fall. Jack Leonard won the ball throwing contest amid eight contestants, while the Commissioners beat Ex-College Stars 9 to 1 in seven innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League Park
Jess Wrs
Frank Me
Joe Turner
Tim
Jack Leonard
Brewer
Boreland
Kelliher
Murphy
Lotas
Tian
Murghy
Feuer ‘Breland
Madden
Gorumiesiouers Aig
Sir Gotlagn Stara
Symotakin
Swerbans
Evans' Golf Honors at Western Championship Qualifying
Charles Evans, 38, defending Western Golf Association champion, led the first round of the national amateur championship at Wheaton with 79? as he outpaced son of the Vice President T Sherman and others. The day featured 100 starters, harsh conditions, seven under-8 scores, and a tough course that left many unable to break 83.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keaton
Charles Evans
Western’ Golf Association
Wheston
Evans
Sherman
Yabnundasts
Chandler Egan
Bill Gardner
Hinotais
RE. Hunter
Midlothian
Fred Herreshoff
Edwanok
W. C. Fownen
Oakmont
W. P. Schuts
Wheaton
J. ¥. Shantey, Jr
Deal
Walter J. Travis
Nevertheisa
John M. Ward
New York
Charles B. BrecDonald
Gorden City
Gordor Copeland
Skokie
Eron M. Byers
Gden Horaman
Chevy Chase
I. M. Sherman
Auguste Wins Second Pennant in Coat of Many Colors
In a Colored Departmental League clash FostoMice defeated the Farmers as Fairtas’s batting and overall fielding led the day. The Letter Carters dominated at the plate with hard, frequent hits and a lopsided score, while Auguste clinched their second pennant by sweeping wins across both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FostoMice Tantly
Fairtas
Carters
Aera Pao
Aiptentire
Rune
Parker
Pelrfax
Taylor
Jackoon
Sarkeld Go
Nunk
Cewail
Oran
Fleet
Shage
Auguste
AY Rad Bettice
Bert
Ausyste
Kemeen
Neve Saday
Ope Ta
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Wong
Hontera
Cieaing
United
Teyior
Xdlochan
King Jamex
Dugan
Geageat Airmatrong
J. Terah
Atar
Son Fandy
Uae
Bert Tar
Armairong
Wyan Mb
Wen
Page
Julia Strobel
Asthur Thomen
Ostend
Burke
Copperthite Track
the Harvester
Charter Oak
Aaxon Wir
Rasy
Victory
Maj
Brian Seoond
Aras
Bach
Toners
Phe Harvester
Sod
Baron Whips Wise
Virgina
State Leacok
Nortély
Portsmouth
Ne ‘Va
Norfglke
Cluck
Eis
Busch
Fine Tatlonga
Mortal
Twoean Gali 4A Club
Ptolen
Tupeh
Sktriios
Rt Hie
Ghia Pile
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Memra
Fasén Abd Gey
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Gase
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Rodinote
Grigg
Biren
Agdrana
Ropa
Ona
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KEW
Emilio Lunghi
Chaimera
Detroit
Linewood
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ROK
Ghuspitlon Bay
Leroy
Neha Fares
Sinaw’e Horse Wide Farm
Guy Fiket
Stanley Pay
Montreal
Guetco
Cub
Mery
Topay's
Jontreal
Joe
Denner
Martheane
Lawrenes
Turton ‘Musbodne
Rae
Fieiing
W.G.A
WO Wiks
Benning Track
H.C. Elphinstone
Baltimore
Stecker
Wgrath
Springham
Winitora
Waalé
Phair
Lauder
McWate
Warren
Gagnon
Bhrimpian
Hunt
Cannon ‘Thempean
McWade
Cannon
Mollabbia
Hirde
Nat
McCubpin
Rhoggshitn
Hall and Hunt
Metban
Kerr
American League
Crowl
LaPreserick
Wintector
Hiern
Mabry
Pennaylvenia
Woat Virgin League
Ose Ka. Ony Ie
Mortaan
Tagen Payer Tate
Garrett Park
Wash
Grove
Bupcher
Brentwood
Grove Boys
Thompson
Atria
Shag" Rawings
Ft. Sears
Simgete
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