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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
23
A wary executive claims a major trade would bolster the club by at least 20 percent while sacrifices were made in Bresnahan’s build. The regular lineup remains undecided as Stallings wrestles to balance depth, with fans awaiting confirmation of who will start and who might be moved.
Percy Smallwood of Wales wins the relay amid a tight race against Hatlen and Spring in the ten mile event. The report notes a strong second half and a lead by Smallwood on the final laps. Also described is a touring promotion by the Chicago, Milwaukee and Northwestern Line offering an array of all expense tours to Old Mexico, California, and Colorado with schedules for January and February.
Headache sufferers are urged to try Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills which claim fast relief with no after effects or nausea. The ad promises a pleasurable sense of relief and minimal cost, noting druggists carry the product and a money back guarantee if not helped. It targets Voxedeld Minnesota readers and mentions Miles Medical Co at Elkhart Indiana.
Stanley Fay aboard the favorite wins the Santa Anita Handicap by a head over Czur, setting a new track record for the distance at 1:38.3 in brilliant racing at Los Angeles. Jack Atkin wins the Poinsettia Handicap over six furlongs, while other races feature notable entries and performances across the card.
St Louis dispatch reports Joe Cantillon bought several teams of mules while in town. He learned the price was 500 dollars per cartload, remarking at the expense. The dealer replied that he would take Walter Johnson in trade for a whole cartload of mules.
Entrants listed across seven races with selling and handicap conditions. Notable horses include Altamore Little Sin Lucky Meta Micah Rosevale Gallida So pach Fanatic Light Woot Ghente Collector Jessup Aaubridge Fee etc. Mix of one mile and five furlong plus two year old sprints. prices and weights vary by horse.
Chicago December report describes Qiyal Overall quitting the stock yards job amid harsh treatment. He recalls being forced to herd sheep in a muddy pen while others wore striped pants and patent leathers. He says the outfit cost more than earnings and imagines opportunities in California. Howard Academy to Clash With Armstrong Tigers in a Colored league game at True Reform Hall tonight.
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