Colts Trim Vets In Practice Game At St Augustine
In a light practice at St Augustine on March 19 Captain Ganzel led the Reds in a tame 4 to 1 defeat of the Vets. Paskert starred with three running catches while McLean and Schlei contributed solid defense and a hit apiece. McGilvray missed the session due to a burned hand from handling a box of matches. The Reds prepare for games in Jacksonville and with Brooklyn, as Bancroft seeks a training contract here next season pending Y M C A approval.
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ST. Augustine
Fla
Ganzel
Reds
Colts
Paskett
Huggins
McLean
Schlei
McGilvray
Johnny Kane
Hulswitz
Brooklyn
Jacksonville
Bancroft
Kane S.s
Daley c
Oneill Sr
Schleic
Hulswitt S.s
Paskert C.f
Ragan, McCarthy
Campbell P
New York Beats Atlanta in Early Rally to Lead
New York pounded Walsh for six runs in the first inning and cruised to a lopsided win in Atlanta. Chase posted three hits as the visitors dominated the early action. Final lines show New York ahead 12 to 2 with key knocks from Newton Griffith Blair and McMurray for the Mets.
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Atlanta
New York
Walsh
Chase
R. HL E
Newton
Griffith
Blair
Cummings
McMurray
Cubs Practice All Day At Vicksburg Park
In Vicksburg Mississippi on March 19 the Cubs stayed at the ball park nearly all day practicing with Sheckard directing infield drills and a battery to simulate game conditions. The rough field slowed plays but the infield quartet adjusted signs and received thorough work to improve speed and accuracy.
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Commercial Tribune
Vicksburg
Miss
Cubs
Ball Park
Sheckard
Cub
Tyey
Title not provided in readable form
The text notes players preparing for tougher opponents with Johnny Kling in uniform and John still soft but improving. It mentions good weather aiding conditions and the club preparing to leave next week.
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Johnny Kling
John
Lips Shuts Out White Sox Seconds In Debut
Los Angeles defeats Chicago White Sox Seconds 2 0 in seven innings as Phil Lips of St. Vincent College makes his Angel uniform debut. Sox collect three hits while Los Angeles pursues the coast season with Redlands and weekend games.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago White Sox
Phillips
St. Vincent College
Angel
Sox
Redlands
Wil
White Sox Arrive in New Orleans After Cross-Desert Ride
The White Sox regulars rolled into New Orleans after a 2500 mile journey, tired but in good condition. Ed Walsh suffers a cold and arm soreness, treated by Trainer Buckner. Altrock or Smith will pitch the first game tomorrow afternoon as practices begin. Manager Frank has the squad honed for the clash with the Chicago men.
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Commercial Tribune
New Orleans
White Sox
St. Charles
Sox
Ed Walsh
Buckner
Altrock
Smith
Frank
Chicago
Strang Wins Southern Stock Car Race At Savannah
Louis Strang in an Italian car wins the 342 mile stock car event for the Southern challenge trophy at Savannah Automobile Club races. Herbert Lytle finishes second with 6 44 37, followed by M Newstetter and H Michener as top finishers. several entrants withdraw or overturn without injuries. Governor Hoke Smith presents trophies to the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Savannah Automobile Club
American Automobile Association
Louis Strang
Herbert Lytle
M. Newstetter
H. Michener
A. Poole
F. W. Leland
F. I.yone
William McCulla
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Will Hold Interscholastic Field Day for Local High Schools
Covington Newport Bellevue Dayton Latonia and Ludlow high schools will compete in an interscholastic field day on Saturday afternoon May 9. A committee from Covington Newport and Latonia will choose the race location, likely at Latonia track, with prize and medal judging by a five member panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Newport
Bellevue
Dayton
Latonia
Ludlow
H. O. Sluss
Hammond
Regenstein
Sluss
Cox
Eby
Sporing
Walden
McGinnis
Miles Arrives in Boston to Challenge World Tennis Champion
Eustace H. Miles former world court tennis champion lands in Boston aboard the Ivernia from Liverpool with Peter Latham. He hopes to play Jay Gould the current title holder during his stay in the United States.
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Boston
Eustace H. Miles
Ivernia
Liverpool
Peter Latham
Miles
Jay Gould
Death of famed long distance pedestrian Captain Pat Cavanaugh
Captain Pat Cavanaugh, a renowned long-distance pedestrian, died in Trenton New Jersey after an operation for intestinal trouble. He was about 53 years old.
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Trenton
N. J
Pat Cavanaugh
Western tennis dates assigned for 1908 season
The United States National Lawn Tennis Association announced the 1908 lawn tennis schedule. The National championship begins August 13 at Newport Rhode Island with doubles ties August 13 to 15 at Crescent Athletic Club New York. Western events follow in July and August across San Francisco St Louis Chicago Cleveland Tacoma Omaha Cincinnati and more.
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New York
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
Newport
R. L
Crescent Athletic Club
Pacific States Lawn Tennis Association
San Francisco
California
St. Louis Amateur Athletic Club
St. Louis
Chicago
East End Club
Cleveland
Ohio
Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club
Tacoma
Wash
Pacific Northwest
Omaha Field Club
Omaha
Middle West
Ohio Lawn Tennis Association
Cincinnati
Indiana
Kentucky
Route Change Sets NY to Paris Race Path Through City
E L Thomas announces the transcontinental finish route for the New York to Paris intercontinental run with drivers choosing the path after telegram exchanges. The American car leaves Ely Nevada and should reach Doggett tomorrow then proceed to Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo. The new route adds ten miles but saves about two hours.
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Los Angeles
Cal
New York
Paris
E. L. Thomas
Ely
Nev
Doggett
San Bernardino
San Luis Obispo
Youth killed in boxing match in Philadelphia
A coroner's jury ruled that Wassilly Ziemba died from brain hemorrhage after a facial blow in a boxing bout at a Philadelphia theater. Charles Wolf nicknamed Young Nelson faced homicide charges. others were discharged. City safety director Clay ordered medical exams for boxers before future fights.
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Philadelphia
Wassilly Ziemba
Charles Wolf
Young Nelson
Ziemba
Public Safety
Clay
Demarest Wins National Amateur Billiards Title
Calvin Demarest of Chicago defeated Ferdinand Poggenburg of New York 400 to 135 in the matinee to claim the National amateur championship. Demarest broke amateur records with high run 170 and high average 211 19 in a performance that drew thunderous Chicago applause.
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Chicago
Calvin Demarest
Ferdinand Poggenburg
New York
Demarest
Poggenburg
Montgomery club abandons Sunday baseball plan
Montgomery Alabama March 19 The local baseball management under pressure has decided to drop plans for Sunday games. President Chambers announced the decision after an interview with Sheriff Hood.
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Montgomery
Ala
Chambers
Sheriff Hood
Children Attend Canine Show as Awards Are Announced
Large crowd attends canine show final day with Children’s Day events for House of Refuge youngsters. Mrs. Melish buys Edgewood Treto Boston terrier after a day of prizes. numerous breeds across Open, Novice, and Local classes awarded to top handlers and kennels.
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Lawson F. Melish
Edgewood Treto
House of Refuge
Alf Delmont
Leeds Cracksman
A. Hay
Hanley
J. Burke
Kenilworth Paul Revere
Kenilworth Parson
F. F. Dole
E. J. Burke
Kenilworth Yankee
B. J. Burke
Ch. Kenilworth
H. J. Burke
Kenilworth Pioneer
Alex. Hay
B. Hickenlooper
Missy
Endcliffe Dora
M. Bickford
A. Miller
Little Missy
Lady Winnipeg
C. Bowman
Bess B. Toy
Boston Terriers
George M. W. Stearns
Lulworth Peach
May Kill Bill Race Track Bill Revival Hopes
Albany March 19 The revival of rumors that antirace track gambling bills may return prompts talk of a Republican caucus to line up Senators and possible extra sessions if the measures die.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
Capitol
El Campo Handicap Narrowly Decided at Santa Anita Park
At Santa Anita Park on March 19 Colonel Bob, favored at 9 to 6, lost by a head to Pretension in the El Campo Handicap run over five and a half furlongs. Mary F. earned show, with Galavant narrowly beating Summer Cloud in the prior seven furlongs. Other race results include First Race victor Victorine Han, Second Race winner Friese, and Fifth Race winner Daruma with times and notable runners listed.
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Los Angeles
Santa Anita Park
Colonel Bob
Mary F
Galavant
Summer Cloud
Victorine Hannon
Martin
Bally
Ross
Little Vicky
Taylor
Wisteria Bud
Lady Powell
Feb G
Black Mask
Margie D
Rathnally
Costly
Orwell
Red Lace
Waldorf Belle
Botanist
Harcourt
John C. Rice
Daruma
Smirker
Burns
Chalfonte
Musgrave
Merrill
Aucassin
Chief Desmond
Red Reynard
Vandusen
Orcadna
Friar of Elgin
Elizabeth F
Bird of Passage
L. C. Ma Ie
Lady Kitty
Susie Christian
Runners and weights listed for seven race card events
The page outlines selling and purse races with horse names and weights across seven events. Entries include first race 3 furlongs with many horses and weights, second race 6 furlongs with digits and names, third race 7 furlongs with multiple contenders, fourth race purse up to 11-16 miles, fifth race 6 furlongs with a long list, sixth race purse 6 furlongs with numerous horses, and seventh selling 11-16 miles featuring Orena Lotus Prandt Aunt Rose Lady Soukie Water Cooler Bosom Friend and others.
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Regards
Dollmaker
Wiggy Miller
John Hall
Tyler
Scantling
Tifles
Disagreement
Silver Ado
Anderson
Joe Howell
Maritza
Transform
Columbus
Tom Holland
la Cache
Maelstrom
Charley Ward
Wise Hand
Moyea
Dick Reed
Toboggan
the Thorn
Terah
Lorimer
Albert M
Lotus Eater
King’s Daughter
Poll m
Good Luck
Royal Ben
Ibs
Harold D
Gracchius
Ben Double
Communivaw
Judge Treen
Jack Bratton
Daring
Foxhall
Lightning Corductor
Ben Strong
Rapaock
San Aldo
Bert Osra
Temac
Very Royal
Bird of Paradise
Allenby
Margaret Morris
Charles G. Gates
Fred Mulholland
Minot
Duchess Ollle
Hocus Pocus
Babe B
Royal Legend
Land
Big Ben
Gibson
Freehooter
Orena
Lotus Prandt
Aunt Rose
Lady Souffie
Water Cooler
Bosom Friend
Lady Vincent
Tea Beach
Sylvan Belle
Funiculaire
Anna Day
Flaxman
Chicago coach Wilson leaves First Regiment for Purdue
Coach Charles Wilson of the First Regiment track team will sever ties with Chicago athletics next Saturday to take a similar post at Purdue University. He has helped develop several of the countrys top runners.
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Chicago
Charles Wilson
First Regiment
Purdue University
Wilson
Coun
Student Dies After Hair Strike During Game
8 H Smith an Alabama Polytechnic Institute student died early today after being struck on the back of the head by a thrown hair in yesterday's game. The incident occurred in Montgomery Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
H. Smith
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Barron Triumphs In First Series Of Bowling Match
Barron won the opening series by 105 pins on Collins' alleys last night. The next series is set for Deters' alleys next Thursday night. Scores show Deters 138 203 218 180 136 218 for 1331 and Barron 193 179 201 224 212 203 for 1436.
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Hamilton
Clifton Heights
F. Kurleman
W. Conroy
Sievers
J. Wagner
Krollmann
Sd.s von der Ahe
Beresford O
Grupenhof
J. Conroy
Huber
Collier
Shively
Smith
Frank Koo
T Grappenbackers
Granger
Ketta
Grappenbacker
Wiegel Weetenee
Grunkemeyer
Bulaney
Plummer
Seuee Avalons
Graphollinend
Knabe
Ehistenpoader
Lee Kettler Weet
Eckerman
Seeweee
Groppenbacker
Siegvert
Dadlged
Stein Tae
Schettesebes
Delaney
Boenker
Ahawee
Klayman
Turners
Schneider
Scheider
Roth
Rivard Ee
Cincinnati
Furniture Five
Reichert
Harwood Gan Dues
Teeter
Anne
Hoffeld
cocceeuven-Lee
Ketterer
Pean Eens
Hagedorn Oe Sane
Braunwart
Senne Amber
Cece Ec Cseebonenewes
Pastes de Ganese
Schweikert
Groll’s Five
Mayfield Jce Et
Koch
pRistler
Meyer
Krollnightmann
Paul
Knapp
Anne Steeveberserecenss
Crone
Lars
Jandbaekasedé
Barron
Collins
Deters
Arionette Triumphs in Final City Park Race Duel
Favorites dominate City Park track card in New Orleans with five wins from seven. Arionette at 6 to 5 defeats Annie McGree 8 to 5 in the two-year-old, while E T Shipp wins a hard duel over Toy Boy in the fourth race. Jockey J Lee guides Arionette to victory as clear weather and fast track aid the program.
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New Orleans
City Park Track
Arionette
Annie McGree
Lee
E. T. Shipp
Toy Boy
Notter
Bubba
Alice
Miss Hapsburg
Frances
Lady Chilton
Imogene
Silverite
Freda W
McAllister
Heider
Moon Gold
Archibald
Gault
Dayton
Coal Black Lady
Piller
Buckman
Gallithea
Pete Vinegar
Dr. Heard
Belle Strome
Delaby
Rebel Queen
A. Martin
Hasty
S. Flynn
Ketchemike
Grimaldi
Yaddo
Kiamesha N
Bateman
Piker
Lidwina
Bonita Bess
Hannibal Bey
J. Lee
Meadow Breeze
Nicol
Pinsticker
John McBride
Betsy Brd
Shining Star
Blaze O’ Light
George Bailey
Marsh Redon
Quagga
Gild
J. Sumter
Lorg Dixon
C. Henry
Cull
Louise MacFarlan
Yale Princeton to Play Polo Grounds Doubleheader Dates
Provisional contracts set Yale and Princeton for June 16 at the Polo Grounds with Harvard and Princeton on May 27 and Harvard and Yale on June 27 or 30. If Yale Princeton June 16 goes ahead, the Cincinnati New York game scheduled for that date will be postponed.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Harvard
Princeton
Yale
College Diamonds
Cincinnati
Wing Ting Wins Benicia Handicap at Oakland
Oakland reports Wing Ting surprised all by capturing the Benicia Handicap at 25 to 1. Peter Sterling faltered to place from Import while Logistina closed strong. Captain John won the maiden class, beating favorite Prudent. other notable runners included Zelina and Sea Sick with time and weights listed for each race.
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Oakland
Cal
Wing Ting
Peter Sterling
Logistina
John
Prudent
Zelina
Harris
Sea Sick
Kirschbaum
Coleman
Gene Handlen
Cadense of
Diamonds
Mordantio
Furze
Lstig
Ed Davis
Hector
Captain John
Knapp
Rosanie
Fisher
Beaumont
Bernard K
Colony Dick
Caronia
Judge Cronin
Joey White
Charlerothschild
Gangantus
Mega
Huston
Miss Offocious
We Kelly
Mariam Wurzburger
Sea Lad
Dorado
Benicia
A. Walsh
Ee Steree
W. Miller
Baum
Janeta
Pontotoc
Saint Eo
Catherine F
Scoville
Lavi Go
Ginbert
Bert
Vronsky
Mar
Sages Banatine
Alcibiades
Rustler
Eaves Ibs
Aon
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Chris Clune
Pat Ragon
Max Fleischmann
Harry Gilshy
Fleaharty
Andy Coakley
Bill M’gilvray
H. W. Platt
George Upp
Mike Mowrey
C. H. Stoerr
Larry M‘lean
Mike Mitchell
Bob Ewing
George Schleis
Mikh O’neil
Buddy Hulswitt
Jack Ryder
Eddie Drury
Bill Tozer
Bunny Pearce
Jake Weimer
George Paskert
Hans Lobert
Miller Huggins
Tommy Daley
Bill Campbell
Tom MC Carthy
Ewing
Kane
Mitchell
M'Lean
Weimer
M’gilvray
Drury
Highlanders
Armbruster, Freeman and Olmstead
Hogan, Eastery, Phillips and
Lytle
Strang
Big Savannah
Montgomery Club
Morridge
O. C. Kalbfleish
Waldine
W. H. Cary
Trix
J. .Cetzok
Prince
O. C. Ibfleisch
J. Cetzok
Waldman
G. G. Torlma
Fritz
D. Hutchinson
Pumpernickel
Ais Thomas Reay
Déimore Kennels
Hinda
Dalmore
Lady Pumpernickel
W. H. West
Edgewood
Q. A. Hoffman & Bros
G. W. Marble
Edgewood Advance
I. H. Clothier, Jr
S. Ch. Bloomsbury Blazer
I. H. Clothier
Ch. Rloomsbury Blazer
G. W. Marbié
O. A. Hoffman & Bros
George Lucker
Queén
R. N. Herzberg
Lindenwald Army
Sabine Kennels
Sabine Reddy
Sabine
F. G. Busch, Jr
Fearnaught
W. H. Goodwin
H. G. Longmead
Eberhardt Kennels
C. Goetz
Foxcroft Domino
C. Englehardt
D.F. Beasley
W. A. Goodwin
Peggy
A. A. Higginson
Middlesex
R. Strawbridge
Radnor
Ch. Endcliffe
R. E. Strawbridge
Ch. Selwonk
Endcliffe Prevent
Selwonk
R. Stacy & Sons
Smallwood
A. Higginson
H. Gradmire
F. G. Macomber
Endcliffe Precision
Taylor Morse
Endcliffe
J. C. Schumaker
Nero
Wiish Terrriers
Walescott Kennels
Walescott Morga
Walescott Jill
Manchester
Winnerg
Zberharat Kennels
Shadyside Goldina
J. J.’ Ciarlo
Portia
Bill
Eureka Tourney
Eureka
Cutter
Ackerman
Seeees
Irich
Setae Sosseses
Taylor Bo Secvedus
Sores Oucesroosney
Sores Oucesroosney 243 Seveeereeereaesees
Suerte Seteeretenenenss
Nee Teas
Cella
Corrigan
City Park
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