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Domestic News
September 20, 1866
Democrat And Sentinel
Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Last Friday in Ebensburg, a horse race between the Chest Springs horse and the Ream mare from Johnstown for a $250 wager excited locals; the Chest Springs horse won the final two heats, leading to substantial betting losses.
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The Turn.--Last Friday was a day of considerably excitement in Ebensburg; it having been understood for some time that a horse race would take place at Kaylor's, (near the Poor House) on that day, between the Chest Springs' horse and the Ream mare of Johnstown, for a wager of $250. The Ream mare appeared to be the general favorite, and bets of two to one were offered on her by outsiders; but contrary to anticipations the Chest Springs' horse came out the victor in the two last heats.--a considerable amount of money changed hands on the occasion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Horse Race
Ebensburg
Chest Springs Horse
Ream Mare
Betting
Wager
What entities or persons were involved?
Ream
Where did it happen?
Ebensburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Ebensburg
Event Date
Last Friday
Key Persons
Ream
Outcome
chest springs' horse won the two last heats; considerable amount of money changed hands
Event Details
Horse race at Kaylor's near the Poor House between the Chest Springs' horse and the Ream mare of Johnstown for a wager of $250; Ream mare was favorite with bets of two to one, but Chest Springs' horse victorious in the two last heats