Devotees of the Derby and its Storied History
The Derby draws devoted followers who travel to Epsom and attend yearly events. Anticipated legends note figures like Pavo Weatherby Old Q and Lord Palmerston, with Derby and Oaks named for the Earl of Derby. Early racing costs and betting limits, plus historic bookmakers and jockey wages, highlight the sport’s evolution.
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Epsom
Rehes
Pavo
Sporting Department
Blue Ribbon
James Weatherby
Coland Cadland
Lord Rowebery
Duke of Queensberry
Old Q
Diomed
Lord Palmerston Ds
Earl of Derby
Charles Greville
Vauxhall Clarke
James I
Solomon
Mansfield Star Of Rockland Signs With Meriden
The Worcester Gazette lauds James E. Mansfield of Rockland Mass as a premier pitcher for Holy Cross. He helped lead an inexperienced team to a successful season and will graduate this year, leaving Holy Cross with one of its most popular players.
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Rockland
Holy Cross
Meriden
Worcester Gazette
Mansfield
James E. Mansfield
Mass
Mt St James
Mansfeld
Jim Dowd
Im Right Felt
Carney
New Anti-Betting Law Targeted at Suburbas Handicap Event
In New York on June 19, officials test the proposed anti betting law during the Suburbas handicap race at Coney Island. The measure, seen as a safeguard for racing, is tied to the debut of the Coney Island Jockey Club's June meeting.
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New York
Ideal Eos Othe General Suite
Teter Rosen
Coney Island Jockey Club
Yale Varsity Eight Records 28 Minute Trial
Yale varsity eight completed a four mile speed trial on the Thames course in New London timed at 28 minutes 14 seconds under light favorable breeze. Harvard observers watched from the John Harvard launch as Yale and Harvard crews sparred and the Yale freshmen trailed, with Yale officials disappointed in watermanship and speed.
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Thames
New London
Yale
John Kennedy
Varsity
Kennedy
Ide
Harvard
John Harvard
Crimson
Jim Wray
Captaina Ide
Richardson
International Horse Show Opens With American Wins
London June 19 Olympia opened with a fashionable crowd as Americans dominated Day One. The McGrann Grand View farm won ponies in harness with Young Mountaineer. Mr Buttfield claimed top honors in light harness with Miss Banahan and led a winning trotting pair. Captain Fullerton earned a second prize and Winans duo narrowly second in hacks.
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London
McGrann Grand View Farm
Mountaineer
Buttfield
Plainfield
Miss Banahan
Captain Fullerton
Clark
Elmira
Miss Westcott
Crack of the Bat Seals Narrow Victory in Meriden Game
Eddie Mullaney delivered a two base hit and Nickols scored the winning run as the home team edged Meriden 7 to 6 in a dramatic eleventh inning. Key moments featured Spud Murphy’s dodges, Bill Rogers and Halligan defensive plays, and a Campbell home run in the eighth.
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Meriden
Eddie Mullaney
Massachusetts
Mullaney
Waterbury
Eddie
Jocko” Halligan
Pop Nichols
Bill Rogers
Herman Bronkite
Dr Cote
Cote
Nichols
Bronkie
Campbell
Soffel
Fitzy
Murphy
Shincer
Golden
Swander
Fitzpatrick
Mullane
Shincel
Lepine
Jogers
Roffel
Ay Wade
Accorsint
C! Pastor
Barbour
Robarge
Halliga
Its
Mullaney Bronkie
Wade
Halligan
Rogers
Mulaney
Accersial
Bye
Halil
Bay
Waterb
Bronkis
Kennedy
New Britain Beats Holyoke In Spectacular Baseball Tilt
New Britain won 5 to 4 over Holyoke in a dramatic afternoon game. Lavender saved Holyoke briefly, then New Britain rallied as McCabe doubled home Waterman after a late tie. The win featured a dramatic ninth inning home run and multiple lead changes.
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Holyoke
Ted
Lavender
Chappie Ward
Mountaineers
Hambacher
Perkins
Marions
Ump
Waterman
Almeida
McCabe
Spitfires
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Buflange
Stackpole
Kerr
Maranas
Finn
Dolan
Stackpole I
Gravesend Meet Sees Large Crowd Despite Betting Ban
The Gravesend spring meeting by the Brooklyn Jockey Club closed with strong attendance. Melisande, from the Keene stable, won the Castleton Stakes with Field Mouse second and Lady Hubbard third. Rosebee, the favorite in the six furlongs handicap, was left at the post amid strict enforcement of betting bans.
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New York
Jane
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Gravesend
Melisande
Keene Stable
Field Mouse
Lady Hubbard
Mettsande
Rosebee
Cailifornis
Mark Gumberty
King Castle
Mace
Feta
NOPS Win First Game In Tight Bridgeport Showdown
Bridgeport opened with a 2 to 1 victory over New Haven at Newfield Park in a tense afternoon contest. Pitcher Nops delivered a strong start and the offense rode a timely machine of bits to edge the visitors. Isaac Siano held the batters in check as the defense sparked late.
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Bridgeport
Newtielt Park
Nops
Bits
Nope
Isaac Siano
Pugilists Battle Legal Hurdles After Fatal Navy Yard Blow
Philadelphia report says Johnny Hogan offered surrender after a Marine’s death on the Mississippi at League Island. Authorities refused custody, citing government property. A navy yard board will investigate. surgeon cites heart blow as cause. Separate boxing results from New York include Scroggs over Ferns and Dempsey victory.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Hogan
Peter G. Hogan
Mississippi
League Island Navy Yard
Gallagher
Rotan
Federal
United States
Douglass
Navy Yard
Brownell
Pendleton
Barry and Langford Set to Clash at Fairmont Club
The six round heavyweight bout between Jim Barry of Chicago and Sam Langford of Boston is slated for tonight at the Fairmont Athletic Club. Club manager Billy Gibson said over 1,000 seats have already been reserved by members.
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Fairmont Athletic Club
Jim Barry
Chicago
Sam Langford
Boston
Billy” Gibson
Eastern and regional leagues results roundup
Scores from the Eastern League Providence Buffalo Newark and other circuits list multiple results with Williamsport sweeping Wilmington twice. Harrisburg and Trenton splitting. Altoona edging Lancaster. Johnstown beating Heading. New York State League Utica over Albany. Gloversville over Troy. Binghamton routing Scranton. Syracuse over Wilkes Barre. South Atlantic results Macon over Augusta Columbia over Jacksonville Savannah over Charleston. American Association Indianspell defeating Milwaukee. Southern League matchups Atlanta over Birmingham Little Rock over New Orleans. Mobile over Pensacola. Nashville over Montgomery. New England League Fall River over Lawrence New Bedford beating Lowell Haverhill Worcester over Haverill. Brockton Lywn tied to HAL. Western League Omaha and Des Moines fixtures noted. upcoming games listed for June 19 and 20 with regional matchups in Waterbury Hartford New Haven Meriden Holyoke Bridgeport New Britain Springhead.
Harvard Beats Yale in First Diamond Series Bout
In Soldiers Field Yale was routed 5 to 1 by Harvard before 14 000 fans. Yale pitching faltered as Rose shut the door on Yale after Jones and Van Vieck exited. Harvard tallied in every inning except the fourth and will renew the clash at New Haven on Tuesday.
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Yale
Soldiers’ Field
Hartford
Elis
Jones
van Vieck
Rose
Simons
New Haven
Po Leonard
McCall
Werd Harvey
Aaronson
Lanigan
Currier
Carlisle
Ve Harding
O T. Jones
Murphy
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Wheaton
Clifford
van Vie
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Harding
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Leonard
Aaron Wayson
Vieck
T. Jones
Philbs
H. Jones
Smith
Adams
New Britain
Democrat
Durant
Nichols
Bones
Fitz
Cabell
Mellaney
Shineel
Dowd
Springfield
Drury
Rie
Baseball Notes Preview as Bridgeport Visits
Baseball notes sweep through the region with Bridgeport visiting tomorrow while speculation swirls about pitchers Nops or Waller. Dan O Neil values a win, Campbell’s home run stands out, and Charley Kennedy’s umpiring pleases.
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Bridgeport
Jerry Nops
Waller
Campbell
Charley Kennedy
Amateur Independents to Play In Torrinet With Brass Band
The Amateur Independents travel to Torrington on the 6 45 train with Manager Curley for a morning performance by the Cee Brass. The band plans to accompany both ball teams to the field and entertain spectators. Lineups list Carmody, Henebry, Edmunds, Lawlor, Legge, Noonan, and DeWitt's Little Barly Risers as part of the scene with Buckingham pharmacy noted for liver pills.
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Curley
Torrington
Cee Brass
Cort
Slavin
Carmody P
George
Pred Henebry
Edmunds
My Lawlor
Walter Legge
Jimmy Noonan Jr
DeWitt
Buckingham Pharmacy
Wagner's Dog Buster Ends Life in Train Tragedy
In a suburban town a beloved dog named Buster, longtime companion of his master Wagner, fatally ended his life by stepping in front of a train after the master left on a trip. The dog refused to eat and showed distress during the separation, marking a poignant farewell in the absence of its owner.
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Vietias
Buster
Wagner
Declane
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