Sets new track mark in the Bagce handicap duel
Hathcock and Run amy Water narrow the field to a sharp rivalry for the Bagce Oriental Handicap with Wine in a Blanket finishing strong. Former champion captures the Flatlands Stakes as an easy winner.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
17
Hathcock and Run amy Water narrow the field to a sharp rivalry for the Bagce Oriental Handicap with Wine in a Blanket finishing strong. Former champion captures the Flatlands Stakes as an easy winner.
Race at Gravesend drew crowd ire as Dolan faded after the start and a wave of disqualifications and accusations followed. Farrel, Johnson, Sullivan and Cook Staple Yost faced critique over tactics in the main event, with Furor and Milfox among horses noted for questionable handling and disobeying during the Champion Stakes.
A dense OCR page lists numerous horse names, riders, venues, and race details from a Columbus Grand Circuit meeting and other race events. It mentions participants like Kruger, Jeanie, Hidalgo, Jean Wand, and Carrie Brom, with heats, purses, and placements across multiple races, reflecting a busy program of 11 heats and related wagers.
From Columbus action comes a tight pace filled program with five races. Onward and Hidalgo led a fierce card, Onward ultimately prevailing by a length as Axeyell clocked a 20674 12 second mile, while middle-distance runners and three-year-olds battled across events with Bayou Lark and Yen Mi Ganets among the notable entrants.
Buxton, arriving from Calr Ala, plans to ride for Frank J Farrell with Brady and Dolan in the mix as bettors back Brady to chase a Flatlands Stakes win when the barrier rises. Buxton appeared rested while the colt tangled with Dolan, and the team expects the entrant to prove superior. Meanwhile Danville squarely faces travel-exchange issues, and Glasgow reports growing activity as Bhatroch TV construction advances. Outsider Wins 210 Trot highlights include Axevelt owned by S W Hubinger and notable heats by Miss Syracuse and Sum maries.
A four year old race horse owned and trained by Preston M. Buren of Washington’s Chelnea Stable, stolen from Belmont stables Saturday night, was found at William Davis’s Five Mile Stable in Hempstead, Long Island, sold for 496. Peter Riley, who discovered the horse, alerted Davis. Stewart Hyde, linked to the case, failed to explain the sale source. Hyde, once wealthy, now faces trouble due to the horse theft and gambling pull.
J C Milam’s arable winner Lonogio clocked a seven furlongs record at the Kentucky Association course, sprinting to a 2 to 1 start before moving to 3 to 2 as horses loaded. Track fast. First through fifth races detailed with names and outcomes across multiple classifications.
Fragmentary OCR from a Toronto race meet lists multiple races across several classes. It mentions horses, jockeys, and placements but lacks complete names, times, and outcomes, making a coherent final result difficult to determine.
The September 14 Jamestown Exposition completed the International Cup races. Sue, owned by EF Latchentach of New York, won the Roosevelt Cup by six points over Rejoiner, with Rejoiner not participating in the final day. Maphassett, captained by Claretca Robina of Manhasset Bay YC, won the King Cup with 6-teen points. Other standings include Leaner, Capelcum, Dorothy, Little Rhody, and Dorothy Q, with various point totals across the field.
In Baltimore on September 11 at the Eureka Athletic Club Kid Sullivan of Washington earned a decision over Tommy Lowe after a fifteen round bout marked by infighting and cautious exchanges. Neither fighter showed dominating power as Sullivan edged Lowe with stalking and sharper right hands, while Lowe relied on feints and defensive blocks.
Davis of the Potomac Boat Club defeated Waldemar Ryder Clun of Berlin in a highly attended single scull race on the Potomac. The start featured heavy crowds, a strong current, and warnings as the German boat drifted toward shore. Davis led early, extended the gap to six lengths near the third quarter, and finished about ten lengths ahead in a fast eight to ten minute effort. Officials praised Davis and the event showcased Potomac Boat Club leadership.
A big athlete rally at the University of Virginia drew students to Madison Hall for talks by athletic lecturers led by coach Oscar W Randolph star halfback Neff and others. Forty five to fifty men reported for football practice on Lambeth Field as H L Lanigan assumed charge of the squad.
American League officials threaten a fine on St Louis if bottle throwing at park games is not suppressed. President Ban Johnson cites a July bulletin urging owners to post bans and deter such incidents. If offenses recur, a 300 dollar first fine and tripled penalties for subsequent offenses could be imposed. The move aims to halt fights at St Louis Park.
Dr EB Dewhurst of Philadelphia defeated RoC Seaver of Boston to win the Challenge Cup at the Catonsville Country Club. This marks Dewhurst’s second Cup victory, putting him ahead in the race for possession as the Cup is awarded after three wins. Seaver is a notable Boston player who has previously beaten D A Loneset.
A tentative challenge from John Ensor of the Lawn Tennis Association of Baltimore proposes a Washington versus Baltimore tennis match at Baltimore Country Club on September 2. Each side would field ten players with singles and doubles. Possible Washington representatives include Doyle, Doyle Cake, Geoghegan, Hite, Dels, Glazebrook, and Devidson.
Local paper faced backlash as Toledo baseball, led by Mull Armour, dodged a pennant loss amid injuries and poor luck. Assembly circles draft apology. Armour vows to manage Toledo from the bench again next season.
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