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.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1909
Page
47
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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