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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
26
Trousers to order priced at 2 45. Public notice indicates store hours and a special Saturday schedule with events at nine. Read as a short classified item detailing pricing and timing.
The article discusses boxing figures Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries style bouts, Cobb and Herrmann opinions on salaries in baseball, and the broader view of players’ pay under the national agreement. It also mentions Meyers, Redland, and Pittsburgh in bowling circles and a presidential candidacy for the American Bowling Congress.
The aridate committee reportedly balked at inviting Michigan to a key meet, with a committee member saying the invitation was meaningless and the decision not final. Officials with the affected group withheld names, while the eighty eight invited participants faced possible exclusion if actions contradicted meet rules.
Representatives of the Easy Athletic Association Army Association and the University of Pennsylvania agree the service football classic will be played in Philadelphia this year. Debate over venue details and ticketing persists with Broad Street Grounds owners considering rental terms and possible relocation of the game to Franklin Field.
The Georgetown five travels to Carroll Institute to meet Baltimore Medical College in a key city match. Monumentators hope to defeat Biuel and Gray, adding a feather to their cap if successful, as Georgetown’s fast five aims for strong play this season. This will be the last home game for two weeks before their northern trip.
The Cleveland Club announced the sale of catcher Wakefield to Toledo after negotiations. Wakefield, a longtime Cleveland mainstay with 19 percent of plays last season, is expected to strengthen Toledo’s lineup as a key local asset.
The Kentrels Sale Company presents the fourth annual winter sale of high quality trotting stock led by entries from Grove and other notable breeders. Buyers will find a variety of yearlings and stables offering promising trotters, with numerous lots including sires and fillies aimed at future conformation and racing potential.
The track event drew heavy scratches and injuries as Keator failed to win. Ellison secured a big victory betting on the unsettled outcome. Pedro claimed the feature with a controversial handling noted in the report.
Winners list shows Craftsman defeating Lady Souffle at New Orleans while Workmald and Pedro also win. In Oakland Derdom and Toll Box place ahead of Kogo and Judge Nelson with Mextress and Sta Smile Corbett among top finishers. Los Angeles races include Search Me and Aunt Aggie in a tight pairing with Pan Ora and Magazine close behind.
Fragmented report covers a chaotic racing meet at New Orleans facilities. Multiple events noted with weather disruptions, injuries, and various horse and rider performances. Names and specifics are jumbled, but indicate a major day of unsual outcomes and notable riders.
Feb 10 at Emeryville the Bedwell event produced a surprise as Judge Nelson seemingly challenged Coyne in the final stretch. Multiple horses contested the pace with Altar Nappa and Shay Jad among the notable runners. Results included seconds and thirds in a packed card, with detailed times and placements across several races.
The race at Santa Anita Park featured Magazine as the sole winner among five contenders. Magazine stretched to six furlongs and held off rivals with a four length victory, while other entrants like War Today and Work and Play trailed.
Fragmented OCR text lists numerous place names and entities including Los Angeles and Oakland plus assorted personal names and numbers. The jumbled lines resemble a weathered local notice or sports card with scattered references, dates, and scores, but no coherent event or outcome is clear.
Langford defeated Black in the seventh round of a six round bout while Titzsimmons staged a comeback in the third round. The match featured swift exchanges as both fighters fought hard with no bouts extending beyond the planned rounds.
Spain plans a major international ocean yacht race next summer to mark Columbus voyage details arranged by Palos city committee and the Royal Mediterranean Club. The start is August to salute the eighth anniversary of Columbus sailing with Santa Maria Pinta and Nina. finish at Santa Cruz Teneriffe. King Alfonso may witness the start and host visiting yachtsmen.
Fragmentary notice lists a price of 1.50 and a grading or reduction note tied to a store on H Street. The garbled line references AUERBACH and a sweater shop context, indicating a local retail advertisement or notice from a historical issue.
Parker Bridget offers deep discounts on nearly all garments with full dress and tuxedo suits excluded. Prices fall from 50.00 to 9.00 as leather and fabric outfits reduce to as low as 9.00, listing bulk sale terms and final tag lines for each price tier.
A compact listing notes Luberbudgie and Head-to-foot Outfitters located at Pa, Ave. and 9th St. with street intersection details. The brief entry signals shop names and probable storefront positioning within a local business directory.
A crowded field ran six and one half furlongs with Merlayty and Towon securing top places. Joe Shilling trained Hazel and Sparkles also ran as Columbia Girl led early in the event with several horses finishing behind, including Box Hider and Grouper.
About 2,000 spectators watched English champion Burns knock out Jack Palmer of Newcastle in the fourth round of a scheduled twenty. Palmer appeared outclassed from the start, floored repeatedly and unable to land meaningful blows as Burns pressed the attack with confidence. Jim Roche expressed mixed views on Burns but praised his conditioning amid a tainted postfight scene and varied press reactions described as tense and critical.
An Optimist argues for fair play and defends Cantillon against critics from within Washington baseball circles. The letter criticizes existing rosters, questions player quality, and urges public support while evaluating Mack Griffin and Jennings relative to Cantillon’s management.
Sally Wienrr of Rochester knocks out Baltimor in four rounds as Speer disposes of the opponent before the second round ends. Manager Buvens protege controlled much of the action with sharp boxing while avoiding penalties in a bout that highlighted Wienrr’s class.
Cambridge mass February 10 Harvard varsity crew candidates train on rowing machines at the Neftot boathouse as a parity of last year’s lineup looks to regain form on the tank. Baseball practice also starts at Soldiers Field under coach Castle with thirty five candidates reporting.
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