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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1908

Page

30

White Sox Manager Plans Cincinnati Protest Over Fine

President Comiskey says he will protest paying the fine after national commission charges of misleading statements in a New Orleans trade involving Roche Dundon and others. He explains he paid for the players and will appear in person in Cincinnati. Meanwhile Lowe Scroggs bout canceled as Washington Heights club remains dark to boxing.

A Comiskey White Sox Cincimnnati Byigston New Orleans Fung National Commission Chicago Roche Dundon Sax Lowe-Scroggs Syerlal Washington Post York Washington Heights Athletic Club Tommy Lowe Washington Harry Scroges Baltimore

Oxford Wins Five Furlong Opener In Muddy Benning Race

Jimmy McLaughlin’s Oxford upset the field at Benning, paying 15 to 1, to win the five furlongs despite a muddy track. Draculum disappointed as favorite, finishing third after a sluggish start. Obdurate led a second race to victory, while Right and True and Poquessing also triumphed in closer finishes. Park Row and Oraculum were notable in the steeplechase, with Park Row ending second and Poquessing clinching the win.

J. ED Grillo Jimmy McLaughlin Oxford Benning Draculum Firebrand O 4 George Diom Draculem Mad Good Nwo Oie Spencer Wels Taboo Madden Clef Abandon Julier M Spencer Wells Spencer Walton Lackaye Gec-Jond Woodline Turd Brookdale Park Row Poquessing Fan Eas Park Heroe

Winners at field meet feature Odds Across Tracks

In New Orleans Oakland and Los Angeles race cards the winners include Benning Obdurate Aiken Al H Woods and others with varied odds led by Romp in New Orleans and Rueben Decorator and Tallarand in Los Angeles. Odds show multi horse bets and favorites with prices like 1 to 1 7 to 5 and 6 to 1 across venues.

Klameshall Brannon Bragg Powers Monsignor Hannibal Bey Whiskbroom Henry Oakland Byron Walsh Logistilla Heatherton Scoville James A. Murray Keogh Los Angeles Rueben Preston Louise Reggel Decorator Archibald Tallarand Silver Skin Musgrave Bemay Martin Andoche

Aiken Wins by Ten Lengths in Tight Race at Day’s Close

Aiken moves up from fourth and fifth as Dailey stays in contention before the field turns onto the infield. BeSsle Wiser fades, then Aiken pulls clear to win by ten lengths. Pete Dailey secures place by similar margin. Bessie Manag finishes third. Dion Kerr unseats Golden Glow rider after a fall at jump. In the final race Little Ton Maid leads early but Al H Woods overtakes to win by two lengths over Aura Maid, while Obert falters to finish third.

Aiken Pete Dailey BeSsle Wiser Petervalley Bessie Dion Kerr Golden Glow Mr Kerr Littleton Maid al Hl Woods Grace Cameron al H Woods Aaure Maid Obert Badis Columbia Faraday James McLaughlin Fiamer Oxford MrCarthy Oradium Boit Uy Shaw Star Anh Yorke Gay Phebiand McDaniel Firebrand Draculum Hin Sual Thomas Hov Kingsessing Avenue Ogden—Ondardia JE Madden Indea West St Ste Fin IFC Loe Horner Brurgel Juliet M Spencer Wella Keating Cleft Éasil Aristan Ellerdie Monte Carlo Jer Hoge BR Fa Aqueduct Ab Gt Barnett Bo Knight of the Thistle Octa Reot F A Herald Op Hill Poquessing Recine Martin Foquesaing Park Row Cubmission Hacinette Racinette St Joseph and Sevile Fatherlesa Ninone T Townes Brafters Jockeva Hagan Kelleher Bessia Kiser Davidson Bernhardt Pete Daifey Bessie Kiser Calenda Penarris Columbia Coure Oriano Cig Wit D Kerr Walter—Lindula P H StHivan J. Carroll al Ho Woods Brussel Ss Azure Maid Ag Fairbrother Rowan Blember-s Bergen Qlageos McCahey Daniel A Littleton TY McCarthy Qtarrington Grees Cameron Lynch Walsh Ai Ho Woods Azure Mild Littleton Mald Orfano Denial Kempton Whirl Tillinghast

Odom Quarrels With Shaw Over Draculum Race

George Odom, irate over Draculum finishing third in the frat race, confronted Shaw in a heated exchange. The dispute erupted after the event, leaving Odom displeased and Willie involved in the ensuing wrangle.

Draculum

Speedy winner Steals Show in Colum bia course races

At Benning on the Columbia course multiple races featured horses including a swift winner by Faraday Aunt Belle’s stable and another by Knight of the Thistle Octa Reot. Notable entrants included Simple Honours, Draculum, and Aqueduct with jockeys McLaughlin, McCarthy, and Horner guiding exposed lines through tight finishes.

Racing clash over horseman fault sparks stewards ruling

Shaw and Odom clash after a race, Shaw banned three days for dis obedience, and Odom pushes Draculum in the fourth race with McDaniel aboard. Draculum finishes third as Miles and Madden observe, while a bustling paddock scene highlights a busy meet with rising jockeys and strong attendance.

Shaw Odom Odon Draculum McDaniel

Aiken Wins Steeplechase After Fast Move Hits Front

A contingent of colored heifers started Frosting loudly for Péter Dailey as that horse looked a winner in the steeplechase but the quick rise of Aiken seized the moment. Al H. Woods led early and won handily while Azure Maid struggled in mud. Dion Kerr recovered after a fall and walked to the paddock. Wilton Lackaye caused a heavy plunge in the dog rate, and Svengali beat all but Right and True, justifying bettors’ confidence.

Péter Dailey Aiken Wilton Lackaye

Horses Spill Their Riders at Fair Grounds Race

In New Orleans on March 31 the Fair Grounds second race saw Manuscript break free of the barrier and lose its rider. Meadow Green Merrigo and Queen Gyle fell at the three furlong post, yet no serious injuries occurred. Jack Bratton led Raimondo, a 73 to 1 shot, to win by a head with Allenby third.

Nelson A. Miles John E. Madden John Shepherd Boston Blondine Mt Boy Brightwood Madden Boys Edward and Joseph Nancy Hawks Eohelwyn Madden Darkey Virginia Richmond Manden John K Madden Belmont Sheepshead Benning Jimmie McLaughlin Kinley Mack Frederick Johnson Kwal New Orleans Fair Grounds Meadow Green Merrigo Queen Gyle Jack Bratton Transform Shave Maritza Tenorette Hastie Chlerado Cilie the Slicker Mias Hapsbur Hardyana Martin Raimonde Skirvin Ollonby Netter Red Mit LM Eckert Royal Chanel Bauridge Abe Goodling Phil Chinn Maid Milliant Mer‘igo Queen Gale Manuscript Klamesha II Frannon Vohoome A Pickens Sheen Nicol Donna Elvira Hannibal Hey

Mayfield Handicap at Oakland Tightens Between Cloyne and Logistilla

The Oakland Mayfield Handicap closed a tight race as Cloyne edged Logistilla after a strong drive. Johnny Lyons led Cloyne to near the stretch while J C Clem gained late effort. Rhinock won the mile and a sixteenth event with ease amid a crowded card including Irene Outrim Lustre Day Star and others.

Oakland Cloyne Logistilla Johnny Lyons Gilbert Red Ball Fairy Street Aldblades Mnett Midmont Stilleho James A Murras Keogh Butwell Geverton Menin Abebey Galvanie Sam McGibbon Shady Lad Dilly Meyer Curriculum Nonie Bello Grifn

Five Favorites Fall at Santa Anita as Presto n shines

At Santa Anita Park on a brisk afternoon five favorites were defeated with Preston riding three winners. Reuben led the opener at 10 to 1. Silver Skin claimed the fifth race at 4 to 1. other races saw Pal, Jillett, and Alice George among notable placings. The card included six races plus miscellaneous college and city notes.

Los Angeles Santa Anita Park Preston Rueben Pal Jillett Silver Skin Reuben Preaton Goldstein Neleon Interlude Slippery Benvolle Colonel Jewell Beard Me Golden Rule Prince Frederick Perry Wickes Gateway Areo Heggel Alice George Musgrave Calera Allan Lee King of the Camp Chinquapin Onsmile Decorator Archivaid Frankston Aromitize Martin Song Writer the Hamme Waldorf Talimand Norfolk Master Lester Rice Koroalllany Totler John Avonteting Giice Wie Sairija Lucky Ladalan Bemay Martins Cobleakiil Archibald Giovanni Valerio

Spectator notes wash of horse entries and racers

Mixed listing of horses and handlers for a complex sale and race card at an unnamed track. Entries include Benning Edgerly Creeng Lally Ton S$ and many others with saddle titles, owner names, and varied distances. Races feature selling events, prizes, and stakes across multiple furlongs and miles, with numerous horse names and participant references.

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