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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
8
A dense OCR filled page lists racing entries, horse names, owners, and odds across multiple races. It catalogs horses including Moxa, Oldfield, and Barney Oldfield with prices and performances, noting distances, locations, and stakes along a lengthy tally of entrants and bidders in a 10 day racing event.
At Benning, a crowd protested a foul call in the final stretch of a race featuring Samuel Holarris versus Berkeley, with stewards denying a change. McCarthy, aboard Samuel Holarris’s rival, faced rough treatment. races that followed were close and competitive, with several favorites strong but defeated by backing and bumps.
Goldstein delivers a strong performance through six events at the Los Angeles meet, finishing with dependable rides and steady times. The rider shows versatility across disciplines, highlighting growing skill and consistency in the season.
The advertisement touts Parker-Bridget $2000 Suits as the bread and butter of stock, aimed at the average spender. It promises better cloth, patterns, and workmanship than rivals, with expert tailoring for perfect fit and lasting shape and appearance.
The page shows betting odds for numerous entries including Benning Obdurate Servile Jubugg Berkeley Carthage Pinkoio Powers Bertha Teo Beach Frotte Tom Hayward Ellerd Sugar Maid Wap Cloudright John Lyle Frieze Summercloud Botanist Sam Bernard Kerry Charles Green with varying fractional and even odds across New Orleans and Los Angeles events.
In a chaotic track day report, Bean drives Call Boy inside earlier, McCarthy protests Berkeley in race against McDaniel rider Harris. Stewards find no grounds for action, while McDaniel’s move draws criticism. The narrative spans handicap chaos, poolroom rumors, and trainer instructions amid a turbulent afternoon at the track.
A cluttered race summary from Benning records shows cloudy weather and slow track. Multiple race details include horse names such as Oxford Ori Puntouse St and Winter, with distances, weights, and outcomes. Jockeys listed include Walker, McCarthy, and Daniels amid a dense OCR mess.
A race card from Lenning describes several horses including Samuel H Harris Berkeley Animus Poinciana and Kwai. jockeys like Sulling and events such as the Dinner Stakes attracting a large crowd. Trainer notes mention a fast track and plans for boats and rows as the event nears post time.
Manager Frant McCormik postpones the April 6 bout between Fioner and Joe Williams due to repairs at Odd Fellows Hall. The best two of three falls match will now proceed promptly at Foelock. Also slated is an arm bout between Lawrence Philips and La Fty Levelind with Sackwh as referee.
Chicago sporting editor Edward Smith was chosen to referee the Gotell Hackenschmidt world heavyweight wrestling championship match tomorrow night. Smiths appointment was approved by Hochenschmidt and by Tack Timan, representative on behalf of the organizers.
iGOURSE STILL UNSELECTED Passes New Rule in Regard to Weight of Cars. Frank C Batty on Racing Board New Yok April 2. Action in the direction of selecting a course for the west automobile race for the Vanderbilt Cup to be run in the fall was not taken today by the racing board of the American Automobile Association though conditions for the conduct of the race were decided upon. The most important of the new conditions is with regard to the weight of cars. The new rule requires a minimum weight of 1983 pounds and a maximum weight of 448 pounds which will make eligible as the farming cars now be...
Harry Vardon defeats Massey and Wasser Trench in a brisk post deal match, finishing nine up with seven to play. Donnely beats Jack O’Brien in a handicap race at the rink, maintaining an undefeated run as the New Yorker slips.
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