California racing faces new anti-betting push and trials
The racing community weighs the California anti-betting drive after a newsboy’s arrest and a Superior Court ruling. California’s legislature opens January 5 with Governor Gillett’s signature on anti-betting measures, amid talk of potential track openings at City Park New Orleans and Oaklawn Hot Springs, and possible repeal or modification of the Ames law to revive the sport.
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Navy Baseball Schedule Fixed for 26 Games Next Season
Midshipman Joseph Haerla of Monticello leads Navy to a 22 game schedule with four negotiations pending to total 26 games. The West Point contest remains the feature, while Harvard University plans spring practice at the University of Virginia Grounds in 1909 and will play Virginia midweek during a four day stay beginning April 19.
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Leidy Chases Quail After Brones Triumph
Brones manager George Leidy abandons hunting for pudding baseball stars to pursue elusive quail. He returns with speckled birds enough to last, joined by Barclay Andrews and Jerald Crazier. The hunt occurred on the Tobin ranch near Floresville. Harry Ables, Dallas Christmas visitor, returns home optimistic about a baseball future despite saying no uniform this year. Basketball schedule pauses for holidays but local league reform may yield four teams this week.
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Walmsley Dominates Five Furlongs Victory At Races
The article praises Ben Walmsley for winning the fifth event amid betting chaos as Wise Hand faltered. Lilie Louder led early, while Loyd and Coat Cutter finished close behind. The day also notes a basketball game buildup and local cross country plans, with various race results and participant names listed.
Ben Walmsley Wins at 104 and 7 to 3 in Race One
In the opening event Ben Walmsley 104 (Louder) won by seven to three over Wise Hand 104 (Molesworth) with Winns 99 (Bran non) third. Aunt Tabitha, Bitter Man, Too Blue, Myrtle Dixon and Lithosia also ran in the six furlong contest. Race two saw Ed Tracey 109 (Molesworth) prevail at even money with Ratonality 10¢ (Louder) second and Pat Ornus 99 (Bran non) third. Time 1:26 1-2. Taventress and Foust completed the finishers. ark) Wi CNAHGY Frennies Miss write as I was confined to my bed for three months with kidney and bladder trouble and treated by two phyal vans but relief failed. After Foley's Kidney Remedy I felt like a new person and tell suffering women what it did for me.
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Light's Selections and Race Card Highlights
The listing covers a horse racing program with selections for arch Oldham and jockeys. Notable horses include Byelxlt Minnolette Hrirdyunna Coonsy WK Blames da 0 Blog Witda Toraee MM Tuya Brough Arch Oldham My boggan John Garner Grenade Stole Little George along with a note that the third end field pace on today’s seven and seven were declared off the moving and will be run to the third race. Tomorrow's witnesses list multiple races with detailed horse names and odds across six events.
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Trouble Ahead as Suspension Case Looms for Athletes
By Associated Press New York February 29 Heated centre stage looms after the Amateur Athletic Association plans suspension of prominent athletes on charges of professionalism None of the men involved issued statements late night but PL J Connelly president of the Irish American Athletic Club criticizes the method and presses for fair handling The athletes named include Jess Melgin Sheppard Charles Bacon Harry Partin and Acorne Vanhas and are all longtime Irish American Athletic Club members
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Late Dope On The Fighters
Scattered notes on upcoming boxing cards in Los Angeles Boston and Chicago describe Kauffman, Barry, Ketchel, and Driscoll as key foes. Mentions James Coffroth promoting events, with talks of potential money fights and international bouts, including Driscoll heading to London to box Owen Moran.
New Lawn Tennis Rule Adopted In United States Courts
The new lawn tennis rule strengthens serving terms by requiring the server to keep both feet on the line and clarifies the start from the service court despite odds. The third section details faults of service while new regulations compel umpires and players to render decisions promptly during play. The United States National Lawn Tennis Association plans to adopt these rules at its February meetings.
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