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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
31
The New York Americans president denies reports of negotiations with prior clubs as the manager confirms no contact with the Canadian commission. He cites the team’s poor showing and states no sale talk is active while officials assess future moves.
Special to The Washington Post reports racing magnates concede reinstate ment of gambling ban may end Ascot’s use as a car test site. Owners announce plan to convert Ascot Park while anti-gambling efforts absorb a major setback.
A mass gathering of motorists from Richmond Petersburg Suffolk and Norfolk met in the City Auditorium to plan a freeway linking Mulmond and Norfolk via Petersburg The meeting aimed to form the Greater Highway Association of Southeastern Virginia with officers including President James Tassiter Vice President William Wall and Treasurer R T Towell and a board of directors.
Charlie Lemmon of Interiors posts three solid games and 215 average leading a night of improving form as several bowlers top the double century mark. Interlors, Patma, and Ducks teams share honors while regional leagues show rising scores and tighter standings amid district and division play.
The page compiles racing entries and odds across venues including Oakland Los Angeles and Tempe. It lists horses owners and riders with scattered scores and mileages, naming participants such as Prince of Motay Alta Lite and Herodotus among others.
A long neglected fort near Willaimy is sold for 380 a per acre to Nathan Willamy’s agent. The two story structure sits on a field cleared by colonial government to defend against Indian raids, but much of the fort’s walls and art have deteriorated.
Results list multiple horse outcomes with names Rosanne Hariet Kokomo Selie Kenny Wap Callegter Jessup Credkin Proper Alma Boy Light Wool Senator Beckham and Bill Mayham. Races show margins and odds including 8 to 5 7 to 1 11 to 2 5 to 2 5 to T 7 to 1 4 to 1 6 to 1 3 to 2 and 20 to 1 across Oakland Los Angeles and Beaumont venues.
Arone Vaughan named as suspect in the death of Marc Murphy after a cab incident on the way to a surgery. A $100 reward offered for apprehension. Vaughan reportedly fled the city and an accomplice, Vann Pape, has been arrested. Also notes a postponed basketball game at Fort Myer.
Carlisle outplayed Nebraska with a series of sensational line plays and sharp gains. Hauser’s kicking and Kroeger’s touchdown run highlighted a hard fought game on a frozen field at Antelope Park with Carlisle scoring multiple times and Nebraska unable to keep pace.
RF Jones found a grand oak at Longfellow Park near Minnehaha that inspired a preservation effort as part of the park’s arrangements. The article notes the tree’s majestic presence and the plans to safeguard it within the grounds.
The card lists matchups across multiple leagues at Garrison alleys and other venues including Colunit League Kelekerborkers v Puritans Palace Commercal Ditcipn League Parker Bridget Co Woodward Latrop Royal alleys Departmental Tongue Navy vs Treas uri Palace alleys District Duckpin League Garrisone Senators and Plate Printers Duckoln League John nnies 8 Tigers Spurrough alleys Union League Toundry vs Pressmen.
The regular senior meeting of the board of appeals of the American Trading Association was held today. About 145 cases of minor importance, appealed from track judges, were considered and disposed of. The board adjourned to meet near spring foresight and discussed admission of more states following a protest.
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