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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1904

Page

30

Poolroom Prosecution Ends as Justices Sit In

Proceedings at St Asaph Virginia closed abruptly when Common wealth Attorney Crandall Mackey moved to prosecute warrants returnable to Justice Haney. Haney invited Justices Jones and East to sit, sparking heated exchanges. The court acquitted defendants charged with keeping a boardinghouse and race track gambling, while Mackey pledged to continue the fight.

Honey Jones East Mackey St. Asaph Commonwealth Crandall Mackey J. F. Haney H. Clay Jones Jefferson District A. G. East Alexandria Haney Justces del Ray John M Justice Haney Rnieg Justice East Justice Jones Ores Burke Justries At Fla Tustica East Mickey Tustica yin + wan Nia Grand Jury Burke Raitly Myr Mackey

Character Study on Turf Good Loser and Lucky Beginner

A skeptical look at betting types on horse racing, detailing the “good loser” who mocks losses while hiding bias, and the triumphant beginner whose bragging grows with every win. It contrasts veteran bettors, newcomers, and a correspondent who learns hard lessons about luck and honesty in the sport.

Guardian Uwe Fedil Huing

Bear Catcher in Fast Time Race Recap

In the Fall Handicap at seven furlongs the field includes Yuga Regale No Trumper One Way Cigarfighter La Londe Gold Enem y Bowling Bridge Ramahorn Kurtzman and Loretta M with times ranging from 105 to 120. Earlier races list Novica 108 Torpedo 108 Col Rupert and Marmont 115, Grace Elliott Katte Zitt No Trumper 119, Rabants Frivol Louisville Federal 100 D L Moore 102 Carat Gloriona 103 Handley Cross 105 Rassmond 106 Curate 111 and more.

Novica Torpedo Col Rupert Marmont Grace Elliott Katte Zitt Colling Rabants Frivol Louisville Federal D. L. Moore Handley Cross Rassmond Paramipunt Curate Durbar Silent Water Mimon Golden Mineral Noel Julia M My Alice Tam O' Shanter Ban Remo Fog Matt Gentry Yura Dixie Andrews Lieut. Rice Portsmouth Pacifica Bishop Poole Envoy Handy Bill Garvice Ili Siss Lee

Braden Wins Ozark Stakes at Delmar Park in a rout

Braden partnered with Zinda as Tom Hayes’ entry and held at 3 to 5 won the Ozark Selling Stake and $2100. Tom Shelly finished two lengths back with Anadareo third as track fast. The card also notes multiple races at seven furlongs to a mile and a sixteenth with various horses and times, plus closing day results at Buffalo and Toronto opening meets.

St. Louis Braden Zinda Tom Hayes Ozark Delmar Park Tom Shelly Anadareo Mise Doyle Rice Mafaldo D. Austin the Regert Walter Walters Bradley Bill Getchel Atles Ryevale Agnes II Varro W. Dugan Mins Betty H. Anderson Check Morgan Ries Aloom B Nettle Regent Doctor Kter King's Charm Lemon Girl Regina D Dolindsa Siz Furlonge the Quark Gtaken Bradan Austin Anadarco Wilams Dime Bid Sliver Potter Sweet Tooth Jake Ward Apple Sweet Outlon Frank Colling Maverick Lacy Crawford Anderson Lubin Gisborne Goo Goo Pathhes Lyrist Irae Miss Kon Sweetnote Orla Tamette Hunegenette Tottenham Maid of the Order Miss Creek Tom Roe Modere Lockawey Fanetti Sustler Vuleati Lovable Ivernla Major Carpenter Lafty Contrary Toadie King Fox II Little Corker Gafiawater Jennie Hughes Dr. Burns Birdpond Neversuch the Regent Tady Tosa Ann Davis Wlora Whroughby Parquipas Mildred Sbussful Jerry Hunt Bensorhurst Lasen Atlas Evening Star Dusky Lustig Buffalo Kenilworth Park Trapesist Shrine Coruscate Bert Arthur Royal Legend Corn Diessom Palm Reader Cheboygan Atila Prince of Elm St Daniel Tima Steeptech Imperialist Opunta Mystic Shriner Mila Columbia Gin Honolulu Latheron Toronto Judge Harbor Sailors Delight Claude Oven Early Boy Nitor Sven Capt. Hayes Two X Loch Goll Adel Trebla

New Record by Lou Dillon in Half Mile at Cleveland

Lou Dillon drove a half mile at Glenville track in 0:58 34 breaking the world record for the distance. Millard Sanders paced the mare with a 0:23 first quarter and 0:29 3-4 second. Dillon’s mark supplants her Memphis record 0:59 last year.

Cleveland Gentlemen's Driving Club Glenville Lou Dillon Millard Sanders Dillon Mem Phis K. G. Billings Prince An Hontas Crook Mr. Billings Charlie Mac

Cole Wins Lower Lakes Golf Individual Championship

H. T. Cole of Detroit captured the Individual Golf championship of the Lower Lakes League at the Country Club in Detroit on Sept. 17. He defeated W. H. Muir in the finals after morning wins over C. H. Stanley and Parke Wight. J. & Sweeny won the consolation trophy. W. H. Faust claimed the driving contest and Muir won the putting title.

Detroit Mich T. Cole Cole W. H. Muir C. H. Stanley Cleveland Muir Parke Wight Buffalo J. &. Sweeny W. H. Faust

Liao Yang battle described as severe rear-guard action

The Philadelphia North American from St. Petersburg depicts the clash at Liao Yang as a severe rear-guard action. It contrasts this with Pompeii’s destruction, noting how Russia might have framed such a disaster as a bonfire.

Philadelphia St. Petersburg of Liaoyang Pompeii St Petersburg

Readville Harvester Meet Ends With Upsets In All Three Races

Readville Massachusetts autumn meeting closes with Red Bird defeating favorite Den Carr in 2:08 pace while Holgar Boy loses to Kaplan in 2:12. Lookout Hat falls to Wild Brino in 2:20. Gambett and Sirdar contest 2:33 pace. results show a fast track and strong conditions for pacing events.

Readville Mass den Carr Red Bird Holgar Boy Kaplan Gambett Sirdar Lookout Hat Wild Brino, Jr Chestnut Wilkes Watket Don Carr Bik. G Clark Johnny Wiseman B. G Nuckols Princesa Moquette B. m Timothy Terrill Lasell Belle Star Br. m Shank Cleymos Knapp Tims Wild Brine, Jr B. B Wild Brinv Oeante Lookout Hal Branley

Genevieve Jones the athletic Queen of the Jones sisters

Genevieve Jones, famed for physical culture prowess, outshines her sister Mary in fame and romance. Genevieve, pursued by many suitors for her strength and beauty, declines advances until choosing a high standard athletic match. Mary settles with a steadier, modest life and eight children. Genevieve now runs a physical culture page in a women’s magazine and promotes race-health awareness.

New York Sun Genevieve Jones Diana Mary Genevieve Jones Kentucky United States Jack Creek Bob Touchdown Princeton Seashors Genevieva Charlie Webfoot Litapaying Corps Hinky-Dink Miss Jones

Bartlett wins Golf Association of Maryland title at Roland Park

Baltimore Country Club’s Edward L. Bartlett Jr defeats Dr. Lee L. Harban one up in thirty seven holes to claim the championship cup. Bartlett also wins handicap cups for lowest gross and best net scores 78 and 73. Louis W. Weaver takes the member’s cup, James Baird runner-up, with Waggaman and Talcott winning consolation honors.

Lee L. Harban L. W. Weaver Columbia E. M. Talcott Washington Post Baltimore Golf Association of Dr. Hayban Mr. Bartlett Bartlett Harban Dr. Harban Louis W. Weaver Columbia Golf Club BE. M. Talcott Laurence West

Plungers of ancient times and royal gamblers

A survey of historic gambling excess traces famous nobles and monarchs who squandered fortunes at cards and dice. Lords Barrymore, Gargrave, Mellish, Granville, Chesterfield, Sefton, Foley, George IV, William III, Henry VIII and others are cited for vast losses. The piece notes legendary tables at Blythe and Limmer’s Hotel, plus famed anecdotes of royal and noble farces with billions in today’s terms.

Lord Barrymore Richard Gargrave Col. Mellish Blythe Dorchester Mellish Earl of Barrymore England Col. MedNah George Payne Ife Lord Albert Denison Limmer's Hotel Lord Albert St. George’s Church Hanover Square Sir Albert Payne London New Forest Escarte Lord Granville Paris Crockford White Chesterfield Sefton Foley George IV Prince of Wales Caroline William III Henry VIII St. Paul Hazard Miles Patridge Henry IV of France Sully Faidean M. Edouerd John Bland Charles James Fox Almack Lord Tha John Mytton King’s Bench Lord Hastings Goodwood Chemin-De-Fer Mazartin Goldsmith

Physical culture for horses boosts speed and tendon strength

A Philadelphia veterinary trainer introduces physical culture for race horses to strengthen tendons and improve speed. The method includes leg workouts, tendon massage, and occasional tendon firing with a hot iron, followed by rubbing and electrical treatments. A sample horse in the establishment wears leg overalls for safety after sessions.

Brooklyn Ezgis Philadelphia Lou Dillon

Ostend Nights Shine On Otero and Kursaal Casinos

From the London Express a portrait of La Belle Otero at Ostend shows her dazzling at night and gambling at the Kursaal by day as crowds crave bathing, sun, and seaside gaiety. The Kursaal hosts 14 baccarat tables, a 120-player orchestra, and a bustling social scene, while shore life draws 70,000 bathers by August.

London Express la Belle Otere Otero England Ostend Ostendag Europe Monte Carlo Kurgaal America Rothachild Paris Vanderbilt New York Goldschmidt Germany Cleois Merode Liane de Pougy Cavalieri Belgium North Sea Leopold II Kursaal Eplendid Ysaye

Ostend Concert Scene Lets Tamagno Draw Crowds

A review notes a warm reception for a recent afternoon game and anticipates Tamagno’s two forthcoming concerts with reserved seats priced at ten francs each and general entry at two francs. It suggests Caruso could appear later, and estimates total artist costs at £80 for the short season. The piece praises Ostend as a Belgian flavored, easygoing escape within six hours by boat trains, with luxury or modest lodging available at varied prices and good dining.

Tamagno Caruso Ostend Chatham Carlten

New Ways At Weddings in London Opinion Fashion

May weddings set the fashion for novelties as brides shift from traditional bouquets to colored gowns and alternative props. Lords drive brides in carriages, bridesmaid seating is stylish, and couples exchange unique gifts such as enameled pins and jeweled violets.

London Green Ida Drummond Agnes Blyth Lard Acton Lord Galway Lady Palmer Bertram Brooke Rance Barawak Henry Bedingfeld Charles Mason Jupiter Robertson Earl of Mar Kellie Violet Ashley

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