Virginia Racers Shipped South for a Long Season
Virginia racing notes describe Ute and A Bartestein purchasing a stallion and filly from Fitzherbert line for shipment south with King Nadi and three horses. King Nadi, once prominent as a two year old, scored Latonia wins and aims for further turf glory. James, a sire aged 28, remains a pensioner at Montana Hall Stud while bred mares and foals promise continued racing potential. McLean horses at Belmont include Jack and Neddie and other Colin line progeny.
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W. J. Carter
Ute
A. Bartestein
Nadinette
Fitzherbert
Meig
Imp. Meddler
Ballaney Ayrehire
Nedi
Oxnard
Blue Ridge Ge
Upperville
Nadi
Cure
Sehich
Ganted Agane
King Nadi
King James
Tijuana
Hie
Reid Riley
White Post
McLean
Belmont
Jack
Neddie
Colin
Mr Walker
Porter
Stable horses shipped to Belmont plantations in Virginia
Jock posts 1928 statistics with four wins and two seconds totaling nearly $35,000. Ned Me joins with five victories and multiple placings worth about $14,000. Toro, a brilliantion of The Porter, and the pair Jock and Neddie shine in the campaign.
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Belmont Plantations
McLean
Virginia
Jock
Ned Me
Neddie
Toro
Detroit Teacher Slain by Juvenile Pleads Guilty
Miss Flossie Carter, 27, a Detroit schoolteacher, was killed after a juvenile, 15, confessed murder in the first degree for slapping him three years ago. He pleaded guilty and faced sentencing after saying he never forgave the insult.
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Flossie Carter
Detroit
Mich
Deacons
Virginia racing outfit leads 1928 by McLean owners
Total winnings exceed 166000 dollars and rise to about 236000 with contributions from nineteen McLean members, elevating Virginia to the top owner for 1928. John Schorr trains the stable and selects a string for shipment to New Orleans for the fair grounds meeting starting New Year’s Day. The group includes five to six yearlings slated to race as 2-year-olds, many sired by The Porter, Virginia’s prominent sire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean Racing Outfit
Virginia
John Schorr
McLean
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Porter
Canterbury Brevities from Canturbury Va Christmas activities
Canterbury notes bring Theodore Brindle of North Dakota visiting relatives after sixty years. Fairview Methodist Searey School rehearses a Christmas entertainment. Local residents visit and assist neighbors including Mrs B A Rowland Mrs Lillian Ondorf and Mr Thmas Handitt.
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Canterburg
Theodore Brindle
North Dakota
Fairview Methodist Searey School
Haden Whirley
Blair
W. Va
Whirley
George Tobin
Thmas Handitt
Harley Ritenour
Milt Cadwallader
James Orndorff
Dalton Rowland
Winchester man visiting relatives in town
Mr. 8, Chaddock of Winchester spends time with his nephew and niece Mr. Arthur Sargent and sister Miss Maggie Sargent, visiting family in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. 8, Chaddock
Winchester
Arthur Sargent
Maggie Sargent
Salvation Army Prepares Annual Christmas Children’s Welfare
The Salvation Army announces its eighth annual Christmas program for poor children, stressing it will not duplicate other entertainments but continue its own work in this city. Merchants are urged to support and fund the efforts for the youngsters during the holiday season.
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Star
Salvation Army
Tor
Charity drive appeal by business leaders in Winchester
Adjutant Craig urges local business people to donate with a practical charity approach avoiding duplication and red tape. Commandant in Winchester Virginia notes the appeal dated December 14, 1928.
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Craig
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