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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1909

Page

47

Splendid Showing Despite Light Load at Sheepshead Bay

A light impost kept the 97 pound filly from making a strong showing in California as bettors favored a three to one close at Sheepshead Bay marking good racing.

California Sheepshead Bay

Winners of the Sheepshead stakes at Montreal meet

The Washington Post reports the closing race at Stee Bay where a large crew watched James F Keene triumph with Livonia and other contenders including Etherial and Hedger in a 6 furlongs event. Favorite bets centered on Livonia as the field stretched and weights favored the winner.

Sheepshead Boe Washington Post New York Rte Fall Tin Stee Cooske Great East Antrim Wien James F Keene Star Livonia

Uniontown Wins Pennant In West Virginia Baseball League

Gratton West Virginia September 1 Uniontown won from Fairmont today 6 to 2 and took the pennant in the Pennsylvania West Virginia League. Uniontown was the league’s pennant winner last year. No decision yet on continuing the league next season but there is little doubt the two towns will resume league baseball in spring.

Apecal Washington Post Gratton W Va Uniontown Fairmont

Shappirio Defeats Woodside Close Pennant Bid

In a tight National A A League clash Atlas Shappirio beat Woodside 9 to 4 as Shepherd and Shappirio pitchers excelled with men on base. Woodside must win twice to claim the pennant while Market leads the race. Tolson, Thrall and Clarke figure among key players in a high tension game.

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How About You Wins Six Furlong Run by a Head at Prospect Park

In a crowded opening day at Prospect Park, local horse How About You edged Washington mare Tow About You by a head in a six furlong race. Bonney Inver and Lusan Chimes were involved in a bump at the start while Kinney Wi caused a spill but was unhurt. Also featured were performances by Demetrious and Misa Mina in the 2nd heat with various notable runners and times listed in the summaries.

Carmela Washington Post Baltimore Prospect Park Bonney Assoa Kinney Atallon Auere G Witehell Manon Tyson Sune Amu Mina Biges Aida Ashby Micardson Geland Geinney Baby Bay WB Mitenal

Winchester to Play Richmond Th Wa Hag on Pas Seva

An unclear report outlines MW Winchester facing Richmond on a Saturday card. The piece mentions players, managers, and team actions but reads as garbled OCR with many unreadable names and dates.

Winchester Richmond Chestel

Johnson Beats Long in Intercollegiate Lawn Tennis Final

Wallace A Johnson of the University of Pennsylvania defeated Melville Ho Long of the University of California Pacific in the intercollegiate lawn tennis final at Haverford in five sets. Johnson won the decisive fifth set 6 4 after a hard five setter that featured close games and strong serving from both players.

Pennsylvania Racketer Wallace A Johnson University of Pennsylvania Melville Ho Long University of California Pacific Laverford Jamnson

Automobile World notes and races at Reed track and Cadillac sweep

Coverage from the automobile world highlights guest events with WD alum designer of the Hot Ash and manager Mehielsen. Cadillac dominates Reed track races, taking every event while Overland plans long distance attempts with JF Conrad coordinating entry from Indianapolis factory to Rockville track and Long Island fall races.

Jack Srea & Nday Chalmers Cook & Stoddard Company Cadillac Reed Track Overland Automobile Company JF Conrad Royal Management Tydianapolis Rockville Cegrads Long Island Gonrad

Harvester Wins Unbeaten Four Year Old at Grand Circuit Meet

Ed Geers drives the undefeated four year old Harvester to a straight-heat victory in the $2000 Chamber of Commerce stake for 200 trotters at Syracuse. Gentes H and Zemsla provided early pressure but Geers held the line to retain the lead. Hoosier Prince also wins in straight heats in the 13 pace. Summaries list entries and winners across trot and pace divisions with times and drivers.

Ed Geers Kena Gentes H Zomska Lomng Pueld Booser Prince Byadal Washington Post Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Zemsla Geers Bix Sir Todd Walnut Moko Ooers Gambetta Wetes Aaw Zommbro Murphy Cecitlan Kate Cox Walter—Direct Aeere Flora Cotter John (Snow Birchwood Morgan Todd Kate Brooks Proctor Toad Lookawar Mooreysca Cute Bik G Shahen Worthy Ferring Vincent Bie Mercury Brawias Titer Birek Organs Lux Araro Merit Beld Siew Baran Geava Atorder Haight Bos Archur Ernent Birger Tor Sywar Alde Caan eCunnel Shady Brook

Sonoma Girl First In Wisconsin State Fair Races

Sonoma Girl wins in straight heats in the 2 year old pace and other key events at the Wisconsin State Fair trots and pacing races. Sunny Jim and Bland Swim also place in top spots as times and purses are listed, with three year old trot results highlighted and best times noted.

Milwaukee Wis Sonoma Siti Sunny Jim Toal Karly Eas St Olek Che Sunny Staight Mark Inigat Recond Black Hacry Ward Gin Dell Ant Chaplain Root Alno Yan Frances

Elberfeld Rumor Revived In Baseball Trade Talks

Rumors swirl about Elberfeld possibly moving from Cleveland with speculation of a Yankee family deal. Reports claim a final destination could be Washington with a season return home reflecting the snowy months. Another whisper mentions Lajore might join here next season despite Cleveland links.

Washington New York Elberfeld Cleveland Kdd Lajore

Dartmouth Golf Team Triumph Over Princeton at Apawamis

Dartmouth proved unexpectedly strong at the Intercollegiate Golf Championship, beating Princeton by 4 to 3 in team play. Harvard and Yale also contested strong rounds, with notable performance from Alpert Seckel of the Riverside Club Chicago who led medal play with a 4 under par during the late rounds.

Dartmouth Tigers Dartmouth College Apawamis Club Pregton Princeton Harvard University of Pennsylvania Wiliams Wiliams Toinorecey White Yale Alpert Seckel Riversite Club Chicago

More Recruits Drafted in National and American Leagues

Cincinnati Sept 18 Twenty more players drafted by National and American League clubs announced by the secretary of the national committee. Names include De Haven of Ter Haite and others from Philadelphia Norwalk New York and Chicago with several from Wisconsin New Jersey and Texas. Morristown tennis championship opened with 28 entries and top contenders listed, including Wyle Grant of New York and Frederick C Inman of the Rockaway Hunt Club.

Cincinnati Bruce National Commitsion Today Philadelphia Americana H It Firidgeport Conn de Haven Tere Hote Ud Slat Norfolk Detroit Uchreiber Terre Haute New York Americens Eiahen Syracuse al Donsig Dallas Tex Tater Anéricane Dallo Green Bay Wie Chicago Amerera Fiene Minneaske Brooklyn Nationals Herout and Sherwood New Morristown New Jersey Wyle Grant Frederick C Inman Rockaway Hunt Club

Royal Giants Win In Mon League Thriller Defeat Giants

Royal Giants triumph over the Philadelphia Giants by a close 6 to 7 score as Fisher pitched well for the losers. Royals overpower heavy hitting lineup. officials report a tense game with standout pitching and late rallies.

Royal Glenta Philadelphia Giants Fisher Royals Rae Roggia Ualterler Rovala Bugman Bradley Phil Yew Pinker

Outsiders to Put on Lid Atlantic City Reformers Import Constables

Reformers import 150 new warrants to arrest saloon and water proprietary violators of Sunday closing laws. Magistrate John W Hugnes says constables from Ocean City and Camden will serve the warrants, using force if needed. County Detective William Baltzel resigns under strain of graft crackdown. Ferdinand David is temporarily appointed to continue gambling case work.

Atlantic City Atlantic Cry John W Hugnes Ocean City Camden Willam Baltzel Clarence Goldenberg Ferdinand David Newark Prace Cdutor

Graft Case Indicts Seventeen City Business Men

Special grand jury in Loungetown and Mahoning county indicts seventeen prominent businessmen on bribery graft charges. Warrants issued but all defendants surrendered, paying $1000 bonds. Detectives used a fixed room with false doors and a stenographer to record verbatim conversations and a photographer to capture moments of cash payments. Alleged graft schemes could total around $600,000.

Loungetown Robson Tittsburg Toad House Krafters

Army Orders Assignments and Retirements Amid Wartime Cadence

Army orders detail officers and units assigned or reallocated for duty. Capt Tlary sitobell, Capt Harry Mitchel, and First Lieuts Richard McHentey and Fawin Smith receive postings to coast artillery and infantry units with duties at Fortman Walter Reed and the Philippine theater. Maj Merbecl H Sargent and Lt Francs Mi Wall are noted for medical and reserve roles awaiting merger at Fort Mien and Washington area facilities.

Tlary Sitobell Ford

Orders to Naval Officers Behind the scenes shifts and one month home leaves

A list of officers ordered to duty and detail across multiple commands includes Rear Admiral DDV Stuart and Acting Assistant Surgeons ME Kase FW Thompson assigned to various stations. Sailors transferred to schools, academies, and home leaves while ships and depots in Portsmouth San Pedro Hampton and Key West receive personnel. The document outlines orders for medical staff, machinists, gunners, and engineers with assignments and temporary duties.

Ddv Stuart ME Kase Thompson Naval Mellent School Dodue Navy Department Washington Bubson Eave Sampson Jeuy Uhe A Gibson Naval Academy Acrupotis Fox J M Ober Home

Grandsen style hurdles and flat races at Monta Carla meet

A chaotic listing of horses and odds for six furlong sprints, steeplechases, and handicap races across Monta Carla and surrounding tracks. Names like Aikin De Musi Firemene Crystal Maid and Monta Carla appear with exact stakes and weights, alongside numerous horses yet unclear in order or outcome.

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