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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1908

Page

27

Jubilee Triumphs In Seven Furlong Handicap Race

At Aqueduct on a rainy day crowds of 12 000 watched a high quality program. Jubilee led from the start under Shaw and held on to win by a length over Colonel Jack, with Campaigner a distant third. Trance set a fast pace in the two year old stakes, then Fitzherbert narrowly followed in the Ozone Stakes. Spectral and Erbet also ran well as vendors reported strong form overall.

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Winners at Aqueduct Race Day Names and Odds

Betty Mald ridden by Musgrave wins at 8 to 5 with Jimmy Lane at 9 to 10 for Jubilee. Trance at 16 to 5 falls to Mazuma 2 to 1, Preceptor 4 to 1. Oakland card includes Martinmas Prudent Gateway Lisario Elevation Grace G with riders Miller and Stuart in pool of entries.

Aqueduct Betty Mald Musgrave Jimmy Lane Owens Jubilee Shaw Trance Mazuma G. Burns Oakland Martinmas Miller Prudent Gateway Lisario Elevation Stuart Grace G A. Walsh

Morrissey Wins Boston Marathon. Hayes Second in 25 Mile Run

Thomas J Morrissey of Mercury AC New York wins the Boston Athletic Association Marathon on a 25 mile Ashland to Boston course with a time of 2 hours 25 minutes 31.5 seconds. J J Hayes of Irish American AC finishes second two minutes behind. Robert Fowler of Cambridge places third. Michael Jo Ryan of Irish American AC follows. Welton sets intermediate records before fading to ninth. Fowler and Inc duel with Ryan closing strongly in the final miles. The event serves as an Olympic marathon trial with AAU officials noting positions to be finalized later.

Washington Post Boston Mass Thomas J Morrissey Mercury Athletic Club New York Ashlend Longboat Morrissey Hayes Irish-American Athletic Club Robert Fowler Cambridge Welton New England Fowler Inc Boston Athletic Alstermen Asile Ryan Ryan

Tigers Rally Sparks Easy Victory in Slugfest

An overlong account covers a Tigers win with many fielding errors by the opponents enabling multiple scoring chances. Key moments include Simon's double, Harlan and Vaughn driving runs, and late Diamond success as Warwick, Vaughn, and others contribute across the lineup.

Quaker baseball notes and misc. game mention in late column

A fragmented sports-item style note references Quaker play and multiple unnamed teams. The garbled text mentions scores, players, and events across several games, with scattered phrases about form, reversals, and upcoming contests in a busy, disjointed recap.

Harvard and Academy Play Practice Baseball at Noon

A practice game occurred between Harvard and the Academy in Sperial In Tre Washneta. Four innings were played with sparse scoring as Sater pitched for the visitors and Douglas led the pitching squad. Douglas, the football captain, showed notable control and speed. The teams plan further games on Wednesday and Thursday to continue the series.

Sperial Tre Washneta Harvard Wnrval Neter Sie Douglas Ifth Academy Ifirsard Academy

No Hit Game Delivers Narrow Loss in College Showdown

Spear The Waking’s postgame notes detail Delaware Kokhe Utecud facing Trinity in a cold day game. Crimty’s no hitter effort is undone by two Trinity errors and two stolen bases in the fifth. Lane’s pitching carries Trinity to a fifth straight shutout, a 1 0 victory. Delaware’s slow baserunning prevents scoring despite threats, while Trinity capitalizes on base advancement and timely hits.

Sillery Trinitys Lane

Virginia Triumphs Over Lehigh In High-Scoring Clash

The Washington Post reports a Virginia win over Lehigh in a crowded game. Key moments include Walker’s RBI fly, Hoff’s two triples, and a seventh inning rally as Virginia builds a lead despite Lehigh threats.

Fifth Baptist defeats Metropolitans in practice game on Monument grounds

The Fifth Baptist team defeated the Mountropolitans 9 to 6 in a practice game on the Monument grounds. Metropolitans scored all runs in the fifth inning, with key hits by Camalier and Willson among others.

Mtropolitans Fifth Baptist Church Teague Monument Grounds Metropolitans Metropjis OCAF Rhoalh Sulisan Stefne Vt Kaayt Frana Db Luss As Yeatman di Filelt Camatier Laptet Faytiat Rulinek Bugs Bullock Bragg Gordon Green Mada Lynhao Tao Basg Camalier Tanes Camalier Willson Krvana Lefoe Blett Bullocks Bagg Mr Pinnar

Officials Deny Report On Metropolitan Swurf Association Takeover

The Washington Post reports officials deny a circulating claim that the Metropolitan Swurf Association would gain control of betting operations at tracks, opposing turf owners who oppose any open monopolization. The piece notes Mets’ limited membership, past bans, and public satisfaction with the current open betting system. It also mentions Jubilee’s win and emphasizes ongoing scrutiny by turf governors.

Speal Washington Post Jockeys Club Aga Hnokmikers Metropolitan Swurf Association Mets Truk New York Mts Daves John G. Ousanagh Ick Imi Taft Tobkey Club Jublee Colin Jubier Reaving Colonel Jack Jubilee Shaw Jubylee Compute-Stefonnette Psilanti

Oakland Racecard Opens With Walter Miller Sweep

Jockey Walter Miller won the first four races at Emeryville, riding Martinmas to an easy win in the opening six furlongs. The day featured multiple events with odds and times listed for six races, including Prudent and Ocean Queen in four furlongs, Boloman in the mile, and Elevation in the mile and a quarter handicap. Other notables include Hooger Red and Grace G in later sprints with various runners noted.

Oakland Walter Miller Emeryvilla Martinmas Martimas Fernardo A Walsh Hota Vinton McIntyre Calla John Graus Pin St Kilda Berriessa Transmute Netting Sam McCibben Maxim Gorky Socond Nabonassar Pontator Elie Huzzah Hogo Nadzu Talamund Sechel Hooger Red Juxton Jessup Lawlor George Tranite Wesley Kenilworth Marifius

Ben Hellen Resigns From Washington Jockey Club Post

Ben Hellen has resigned as assistant secretary of the Washington Jockey Club after the recent Renning meeting. He says other business demands prevent him from giving the racing position needed time. No successor has been chosen, with the club uncertain about its future plans.

Pimlico Ben Hellen Sim Walton Washington Jockey Club Renning Hellen Marsland Jockey Club

Steeplechase Weights Set for Aqueduct Feature Saturday

Weights published for the Deendale Steeplechase at Aqueduct, two and a half miles, to be run Saturday April 2. Thistledale carries 166 pounds while other contenders include Immy Lane 1956, Jon Ja 1%, Penasis 148, Dr Logan 143, Knight of tlwant Flamano 140, Raket 134, and Palm Td teald 2320, among others.

Thistledale Aqueduct New York Ami Immy Lane John Dil Jon Ja Kara Penasis Dr Logan Feonoms Knight of Tlwant Flamano Sute Paper Agur Roy Palm Td Teald Jim Molt Loudan

Racing Entries and Race Descriptions Across Multiple Events

The list outlines daily racing entries for a card of six to seven races featuring three year olds and up. Notable entrants include Sillimg Aucassin Umbrella Oxford Pantome and Hyperion with various weights and nine or more horses per race. The program covers sprint and middle distance races with classifications from maidens to stakes and includes two year old fillies races and a mile turf option.

Aqueduct Sillimg Aucassin Ingham Umbrella Oresgna Hyperion IT Pantome Oxford Alethuo Jamea Brady Black Oak Tribe of Castile Royal Captive Primrose League OF Bluestock Misa Highland Mawnetie Isie Metdows Kate Anotation Plaids Merry Widow Hampton Beart Bowery Laas Rifteman Iss Chaputtepe Piatto Flestigouche Upward St Sadler Ilo Hiandy Grimald Troublemaker Mullaney Heashipantheater True Hazes Citygen Malden Caxin Terror Seelision Taxidermist

Local Equestrian Race Entries Highlight Midday Run

A list of horse names including Queen Emma, Kathe, Gypsy King, and Mozart appears, with entries for riders Seiler, Carmixa, George, Bridlar, and Lyle. The event is set to run today in Johnstown and nearby tracks, drawing attention to contenders and betting odds.

Oakland Qld Seiler Emma C Alice George Carmixa Mozart Belmere Kathe Son Buleigh John Lyle Johnstown Farle Rogers Frank Flittner Marater Orione

Major Taylor Beaten by Fogler Bardgett Team at Lyceum

Fogler and Bardgett beat Major Taylor in a two heat cycle race at the Lyceum Theater in Worcester. Fogler and Bardgett led the Dough team with Taylor finishing second in each heat. First heat half mile in 1 35, second heat one mile in 2 16 2-5.

Fogler Bardgett Loral Washington CW Porter Bor Lyceum Bovton Joe Folger New Theater oTk Walter Bardgett Syracuse Euery Major Taylor Cieck Monument Grounds Worcester Tyceons Athletic Club City Square Coliseum Fogier Taylor Dough Bardgett

Brightwood Monday matinee draws crowd and fast pace racing

A Good Crowd sees sport at Brightwood as fans enjoy an Easier Monday matinee. Slappy Gom claimed a tumbling heat win in the first pace, Foxey sparked a buck dart in heat two, and five furlong novelty races featured Twister and Sin dole. Judges were Henry Copper shite, John Ho Gheen, and Pro JoP Robinson. trainers Thomas Baldwin and IT 1 Sele B FP M.Caully acted as starter.

Brightwood Slappy G Om Foxey le Traid Thoms Rob R Richards Manners Oppenheimer Hassell C Billy Kb Thomas Ida Happy G Mott William KO Miller Twister Sindole Toaxey al Prender Henry Coppershite John Ho Gheen Jop Robinson Thomas Baldwin Sele FP M.caully

Hyland Gets Decision In Philadelphia Boxing Bout

Special to the Waking on Post Philadelphia Pa April 2 Vightine Dick Hiland of San Francisco scored a decision over Young Loughrey in a nine round bout under Philadelphia rules but fought under Queensberry code. Hyland landed heavier blows while Loughrey absorbed punishment. Hyland used right hand leads and a sharp left jab was Loughrey’s most effective blow while he was forced to winch at times. Crowd displeasure faded as the bout heated up.

Washinaton Virginia Fuelagh T Wuginny Field Bitte Pegan Singie Secord Wilke Capt Hom Ion Erich Pug Serond Wen Galberiitis Lundie Sterrets Carl Walkers Lang Walker Hontoor Maddux Gary Lraiths Stevlmny Ming Honaker Obiuniss Cdo Carl Lawrence Tome Ciltrith Teatein Fleming Walkr Teertas Witmer Viremia Parnel Sins Virrtola Tehigh Sirukaut Hy Walther Walker Cahanisa Tina Passe I Cahanian Thom Walker Mr Hottner Philadelphia Vightine Dick Hiland San Francsco Young Loughrey National Athletic Club Hyland Manjunker Loughrey

Nervine Promises Nervous System Strength and Recovery

A testimonial from Mrs Thornburg of North Baltimore Ohio praises Dr Miles Nervine for restoring strength after a grip illness. She notes stomach and nerves improved after using Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, with money back if the first bottle fails. Miles Medical Co. of Elkhart Indiana is cited.

Miles Bette Thornburg Baltimore Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Cricket at Howard University Triumph for Milliard's Team

Howard University Cricket Club mainly West Indians won its first scratch contest on the new grounds. Milliard Rance and Lyncl starred as the attackers. The first team led by Capt Barrett scored eighteen runs and had to bat again, then added seventy nine in the second inning. Milliard's aggregation won by an inning and thirteen runs. Abe Attell beat Eddie Kelly in eight rounds in Seattle.

Capt. Milliard I *N Innning Howard University Cricket Club Milliard Rance Lyncl Capt Barrett Fontest Capt Miliiard

Sherman Gets Surprise Victory at Royal Decorated Auto

Sherman wins world champion title in Chicago Saturday night drawing a cordial reception at his home and a decorated royal hall. Friends Roeschike Wilkens organized a reception where he received a solid silver service and applause while acknowledging well wishers. Master Edyan Lewrson played violin as Hearts and Flowers was rendered in a refined, memorable tribute.

Frank Shemiin Chicago Kimi Roesch ¢Ike Wilkens Sherman Shirman Sher Tian Woo Lewre Son the Royal

LARNED AND WRENN WIN ON COURTS OF ST NICHOLAS RINK

New York April 2 three matches were decided in the danbies playoffs at the St Nicholas Rink. Larned defeated Ward and ROC Wight, while Wrenn Jr. defeated another champion. The matches featured fast passing and net play as players battled in best two of three sets to determine the winners.

Cortinatim St Nicholas Rink GI Wrenn Jr Ward Roc Wight Wrenn Wight Rod Tattl

Announce Golf Programme Fourth Annual Tournament Details

New York April 200 Fle American IP Associations announce the fourth annual golf tournament. The event will be held at Lambton Country Club in Toronto beginning Monday July 6 and running for a week. It features four championships and additional events including bands, foursomes for women, and a special twenty for men. William Freeman of this city serves as president, with FY Mew Flex of Pittsburgh and Charles A Carlisle of South Bend as vice presidents, and Charles H Stoddard of Chicago as secretary and treasurer.

New York William [ Freeman City Pittsburg Charles A Carlisle South Bend Charles H Stoddard Chicago

Philadelphia fighter beats Mellody in Boston bout

Harry Tews of Philadelphia scored a decisive victory over welterweight Honey Mellody in Boston. Mellody was knocked out in the fourth round of a twelve round scheduled bout. The fight weighed around 140 6 pounds with Mellody defeated clearly and there seems to be little dispute over the result.

Washington Boston Mass Harry Tews Philadelphia Chimpon Honey Mellody Fouth Mellody Lewis

Unclear Text Fragment From The Mart

Fragmentary OCR reads like sports notes or match scraps with garbled names and teams. It mentions Ajax, Southern welter weight, and a test beat but lacks coherent structure, dates, or clear outcomes.

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