Georgetown Teams Prep for Baltimore Meet and Relay Return
Georgetown students and faculty rally around spring athletics as relay squads and weight men train for the Baltimore meet. Capt. Howard Smith aims to break records, with Do White aiding as coach, while plans for a quadrangular relay against Newton Virginia and Johns Hopkins energize the season.
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Masteieball
Faustrau
Ss Inisiune
Artuss
Baltimore
Elty
Arnewton
Virgin
Johns
Tacht
Gray
Princeton
Warren St. Laws
Iuy Valay
Lis
Ac Ce
Howard Smith
Champiorgiap
White
Sox
Echoes of the Diamond Pennant Talk and Pitcher Power
The fragment discusses expectations for the 1907 baseball pennant race, naming teams like the New York Giants and Cleveland and noting left handed pitchers as a key advantage. It references managerial changes, player reputations, and historic pennants with names such as Waddell Mathewson and Walsh, highlighting a era’s shift toward star pitchers and team prospects.
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Tanne
Tineen
Dineen
Phillippe
Fo Plitshurs
Mathewson
New York
Brown
Cubs
Walsh
Roth
Hugh of
Wall's
Purisburg
Jeffries and promoters weigh bids for big Nevada bout
Heavyweight champion Jeffries delays signing as Nevada camps argue over a 350000 purse. Tex Rickard and Squires loom in bidding, while Saulves plans sail January 28. Dreyfuss and Dovey feud lingers as Boston Nationals eye new lineup. Philadelphia adds Harvard man Edward L. Grant, with Billy Murray guiding plans.
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Philadelphia Nationals
Edward L. Grant
Harvard Law School
Jersey City
Kid Gleason
Theakter
Grant
Franklin
Mass
Boston
Billy Murray
Philadelphia
Fred Tenney
Boston Nationals
Murray
Harvard
Quakers
Cambridge
Penny and Brown tied in triangular chess meet
In the Brown Cornell and Pennsylvania triangular tournament, Smith of Pennsylvania defeated McCoy of Brown in 33 moves, Sweet of Brown beat Guenther of Cornell in 37, and Hughes of Pennsylvania defeated Black of Cornell in 18. Brown and Pennsylvania lead with four wins apiece, Cornell has one. final round scheduled for tomorrow.
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New York
Dec
Brown
Pennsylvania
Smith
McCoy
Sweet
Guenther
Hughes
Penmsylvania
Black
Ibrox
Walker's Good Things Dominate New Orleans Races
W R Walker added to the riding talent at the Fair Grounds and rode two good horses to victory. Pity won the five and one half furlong selling while Sir Mincemeat led all the way in the fifth. Kohinver and Kittie Platt were noted favorites, with outsiders prevailing in the rest. The day featured large fields and a clear weather backdrop as bettors sent Lucky Charm and Pity to the fore in close finishes.
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Washington Post
New Orleans
Sec
W. R. Walker
Fair Grounds
Walker
Pity
Sir Mincemeat
Billy Vertress
Kohmoor
Kittie Platt
Nicol
Kohinver
Garner
Lucky Charm
Lena J
Burroughs
Burrowes
Troview
Spider Web
Thei
Hroken Malady
Solllog Kokinar
Gameri
Busarlan
John Peters
Montiln
AdLoll
Roatling Sal
Rust
Pretty Doreen
Houpecked
Florvatine
Rosebore
Knigit of the Floss
Sophie Carter
Economy
Steart Lady
de Keber
Rose Marion
Ladsarlon
Anna Ruskin
Nutwood
Merrick
Fifsh Racl
Qvalker
Bally Vertress
Siler
Secout
Brittanby
Campagner
Monrere
John Kaufman
Wesen Lucas
Quince
Bad Hill Skimmer
Manila
Jovn A
Lnms
Aml
Trez Uhw
Lucky Cherm
Tho Tor McChier
McMahon
Tafiker
Langford James
Fred Hornbsk
Onrixe
Grisgrain
Martgen Utyets Pan
Small Fields At Ascot Highlight Busy Racingcard
Los Angeles dispatch notes mud and slop at Ascot with favorites winning most races. Succeed and Woodthorpe secure good prices as weather stays cloudy and track remains sloppy. Races narrate six furlongs Sir Caruthers and Elzabeth Fan and Agora among runners. Prolific and Frincucio claim wins in other sections. Jockeys, trainers, and officials discuss entry blanks and schedules ahead of New Year.
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Cal
Ascot
Succeed
Woodthorpe
Sir Caruthers
Daniel
Hetsy
Keough
Sals
J. Harris
Judge Delon
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Robert Mitchell
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Happy Rier
McDaniel
Henry Me
Presani
Vinna
Adouls
Kuerner
Marpensa
Freeslas
Moskelo
Tony Faust Handicap at Oakland Narrowly Triumphs
Tony Faust easily won the Fallen Taf Handicap at Oakland as KF. W. Barr faltered to last. In the fifth race 40 to 1, several runners led early but the main contenders held the line. Escamada closed at 3.10 to 1, Sereton rallied, and Echoe Mare’ H. also ran.
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Tony Faust
Oakland
KF. W. Barr
Acada
Stert
Escamada
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Sereton
Laney
Eccon
Mare’ H
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Anvil
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Canta Burnett
Crigli
Rolla
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Exbor
Fair Grounds and Entries in Gold Proof Meadow
A fragment listing many horse names and entries such as Monte Carlo, Meadow Breeze, Gladius, and Arcadia Belle, with references to owners or handlers like Phil Finch, Quinn Brady, Rowell, and Judge. The text reads as a race program or catalog of entrants with scattered punctuation and mis-spellings.
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Fair Grounds
Monte Carlo
Do Ora
Chass
Golid Circle
Qock
Phil Finch
Burley Antry
Meadow Breeze
Charlie Eastman
Flavigny
Gladiator
Huntington
Quinn Brady
Gold Cora
Oberon
Pulque
Doefle
Bullfinch
Gans Faces Herman In Tough Test, Tonopah Boxing Buzz
Tonopah Nevada December reports Gans plans no change as champion prepares for Kid Herman next Tuesday. Locals call Herman the best possible foe, noting his youth, grit, and ability to endure punishment while striking back, suggesting Gans’ dominance may waver with age and a determined challenger.
Gans Favorite in Watch With Herman At New Year
Joe Gans is favored in the betting for his Tuesday title defense against Herman. He weighed 133 pounds and is in excellent condition, while Herman logged eight miles in snow and mud and trains hard. The heaviest bet noted is Abe Brown laying $2,000 to $5,000 against Jack Nolan of Manhattan.
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Herman
Washington Post
Tonopah
Joe Gans
Gans
Chicago
Ile
Tade
Abe Brown
Jack Nolen
Manhattan
Jeffries Retired From Ring By Wife S Demand
Dec 22 report from Los Angeles quotes Mrs. Jeffries directing Jim Jeffries to stay out of quarrelsome matches. A friend says Jeffries remains home loving and ruled by his wife, who reportedly pressured him to retire. The piece notes other boxers and bouts, but emphasizes the couple’s harmony and Jeffries’ stated intention not to fight again without his wife’s consent.
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Jeff
Jeffries
Burbank
Cal
Lves
California
Jim Jeffries
Speedway finals slated for ownership showdown
At a January meeting of the Road Drivers and Riders Association of the District of Columbia, a final matinee date was set to decide ownership of a Speedway wagon. Farney and Mysotis, both with six heats, lead the field. if they win, a decisive race will settle the title.
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Mysotis
Farney
Boxing Revival in Boston Promises Fresh Matches
Boston Mass Dec 28 under an old unused charter Billy Pletes Doc Murray and others plan to revive boxing in Boston. A Chelsea court decision that nearly ended the sport prompted sportsmen to unearth the winter leagues enabling bouts held before club members. Lawyers say the laws cannot hinder such contests.
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Washington
Boston
Mass
Billy Pletes
Doc’ Murray
Chelsea
Jocst
Sullivan to fight Mitchell and Kilrain in Baltimore bouts
Special to The Washington Post from Toledo reports John L Sullivan has accepted terms for four round bouts with Charley Mitchell and Jake Kilrain, to be held at Al Herford's Baltimore Club around February 1. Sullivan says the matches are arranged and notes he has not had a drink in twenty three weeks. Also, James B. Tracy of New Orleans bought Ed Patch, pacing stallion and son of Dan Patch, at private sale and will campaign the horse in Richmond this season.
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Sullivan
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Ind
James B. Tracy
New Orleans
Ed Patch
Dan Patch
Tracy
Bank Clerks Take Two Down Market House Quint
Bank clerks overpower a quint at Sparrow's Alleys in a brisk skirmish. Agriculture trims the post office staff as White Company E and regiments First and Second, Downs Company A are noted in the scene.
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Harvard to Meet Cornell in Cambridge on Water
Negotiations continue for a Harvard Cornell dual on Harvard waters pending final decision. Both crews are conference champions with the sticking point Cambridge insists on the race location. A definite announcement is expected before New Year’s Day.
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Washington Post
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