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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
26
Sports commentary notes erratic play and heated moments across a packed schedule. Key figures include Keon Binge and a host of unnamed attackers, with team tensions spilling into late games. The piece surveys pace, fouls, and strategy amid a bustling matchup slate.
A plan to send American Standard Breds to Russia for an international trotting competition is in formation under the Cucipe Florsemana committee. A purse around 40 exists, with several named Americans and a fifth member to be chosen by the Brassere Association. The committee intends to invite all stock farms in the counties to submit facilities for consideration and to select horses for the trip.
Persimmon the horse that won King Edwards first Derby has died at age 3 or 4 weeks after victory. Surgeons attended but death followed complications. Estimated racing career valued around 80 pounds in earnings from 16 races totaling about 975 pounds.
A flood of garbled text outlines a troubled scene with Griffith, Fate to be at a hearing, and mentions of towns, paths, and meetings. The fragment hints at searches, social figures, and civic concerns, but lacks clear, coherent details to establish a full event.
A newly formed league features teams including Portland Mie Lewist and McQueen of Bestar. The event lists venues and schedules with multiple clubs and players noted for competition across May and June, highlighting upcoming matchups and prospective standings.
The report notes Mrs F A Potts of Falwood winning a race at a local meet with second place finisher 114 Quers and mentions a few other participants and standings. It records a period of competition with references to various names and places such as Camden and Haven, highlighting the event as a notable local result.
Angelus led from the start to win the La Barde Selling Stakes at City Park, with Miss Delaney second and Severus third as Bannda and Lady Souffle faltered early. The crowded program featured other horses like Ingelus, Roxshurx, and Waterway, while Tiptoeing and Hash McCarren's Hayaburg colt faced tough outings in varied races.
A fragmented OCR shows a long string of seemingly place and person names across cities like New Orleans and Los Angeles, plus varied titles and terms. The text reads like a random roster or index of individuals and locations with no clear event, date, or action.
Derby Day action reports a one mile and tenth race with Import UK showing improved form and Semi Motin delivering a notable run. Other runners including Philie Taparts and Trindle Up featured in mid field finishes as a crowded program produced varied results across the meeting.
Horse race summary from Santa Anita where Molesey won the Glendora Handicap at a mile with Redleara second and Wexford third. Other races listed include results for a one and one sixteenth mile event won by Tony Faust and a six furlong dash won by Todds Hodge, with various place finishes and participant horses named.
Report from Mesie states Hal P Headley of Lexington city owner of La Belle and Peaumort stock farms and president of the Kentucky Racing Association and Headley Lumber Co. is critically ill with brain illness. Family members have hastened to his side while doctors refuse to name the condition publicly.
In New Orleans Roseburg and Skirvin defeated Waterway and McLain 9 to 2, with Angeles and McDaniel securing a 2 to 11 score against Bobbin Around. Oakland faced Belle of Iroquoia in a 18 to 4 contest, while Modena and Exchequer led a 4 to 0 string. Gmyrker and Aunt Aggie appeared for Los Angeles with Ida Lytle and Molesey among others in a 4 to 0 showdown.*
Former pugilist Jake Kilrain, famed for a July 8 1889 seventy five round bout with John L Sullivan in Richburg, Miss, files in U S Circuit Court for relief from creditors. Schedules show debts of 102 dollars and assets of 67 dollars. principal creditors include Ernest Roeber and Martin MacAndrews of Baltimore. Also notes Sutton challenges the winner in the forthcoming billiard match between Teich Schaefer and Willie Hoppe for the Banelhbalk One championship, and Walter Sevier signs with Hartford Chnge Tech in Connecticut league.
The Benning track opens soon with a busy office receiving stable room applications. Officials expect around 600 thoroughbreds to be on hand for the meeting, with 990 horses already quartered on the course. Notable entries include the Beyer Wyck stable from Albany and the Daly stable with multiple runners, while cross country prospects and jumpers draw keen interest from trainers and owners.
Rochester featherweight Solly Wemrb faced a harsh call as referee Corbett ruled Weinrib to beat Charlie Philo in a bout that spectators hissed at. Philo absorbed heavy punishment while Wemrib controlled the action with aggressive punching and several knockdowns. Manager Bliven protested, but the decision stood amid crowd disapproval. Skaters Meet Tonight at Convention Hall features George Keltz and rivals in a district championship race. Yale 18 Havenome 16 concludes a basketball clash.
A Charlottesville dispatch reports Georgetown seeks a full mile race against Virginia for the South championship but Virginia may refuse to travel to Baltimore or Washington. Virginia cites track quality and venue restrictions as reasons, pushing the race to nearby cities while expressing willingness to compete elsewhere if conditions are suitable.
We still offer a clearance sale on all winter clothing at prices below production cost. EB clothes claim perfect fit and snappy styles. Prices range from $6.35 for $12.50 outfits to about $16.70 for $25.00 suits and overcoats. Local shopper notices indicate Cor 7th and E Streets NW as near company location.
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