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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
8
The piece previews a low cost tailoring offer for trousers and suits while reviewing Ketchett and Mite Smut h boxing performance. It notes price points, fit guarantees, and discusses recent boxing outcomes and team moves, including Chicago White Sox and New York teams, with emphasis on matchups and player form.
Reading depicts James for the Holidays and O'Brien announcing lists for American Association clubs. Mentions drills, signings, and managerial notes, with references to teams in Minneapolis Columbus Milwaukee and Wilkes-Barre, plus a coaching and player movement context.
Sherman defeats Irving Long of New York by twelve points after leading early and holding off a late challenge. The match featured a commanding start by Sherman and a nerve holding finish as the final score tipped in his favor.
At Vin Park a crowded steeplechase produced a tight finish with Hans just beating Severus by a nose after a competitive run from the three-eighth pole. McClain faced a suspension for suspicious riding on Waterway and was removed for the balance of the season amid a disputed outcome.
G W 10 reports on the future of the Foster athletics program and blue teams under Gece with squad decisions due by 1 June.
Oakland report notes Susarmata equaled the California distance record by winning the mile and twenty yards at Amprsyilie fo r Gay in a gallop. Several horses contested the field with Little Jane and other runners placing behind in a tight finish amid various travel notes and results.
The meet at Sagta saw Runaw aves win the feature race by five lengths while Bho & nate took third, with Pal o the evensmoney faverive and Simranes among the notable finishes. Other races included Buckthorn, Suconte Bace and several contenders such as MadrBane 99 and Liveuk in a crowded card.
Fragmentary OCR in New Orleans segment lists many distorted names and phrases such as Awan Mies Tigares Pinion and Lady Vincent with scattered terms like Oakland and Welder. Readable facts are minimal. no coherent event or outcome emerges.
Disputed wagering results list multiple horse names and odds from New Orleans Oakland and Los Angeles races. Notable entrants include Kemp Ridley Hana Ananias Belle Scott Gargantua Smiley Corbett Madrilere Black Mate Joan Alce Pan de Gro L. C. Widrig and others with varied odds such as 13 to 2 7 to 1 and 4 to 1 across venues.
Local enthusiasts hail Garry Herrmann for advancing indoor bowling after Cincinnati tournament. Pop Meyers of the American Bowling Congress calls the event the largest yet and notes world records, high prizes, and strong participation. He says bowling is deeply entrenched and growing, with visitors leaving satisfied despite travel challenges. The piece highlights widespread support and anticipation for future championships.
Washington Post reports magnates gather in New York for meetings with August Herrmann John Bruce and other officials arriving from Cincinnati. Release requests loom as Irving Wislman Sam Sidmanston and Sam Edmonston seek free agency and Arellanes case to be reopened amid broader minor league questions and Pulham's status.
In New York at the Seventh Regiment Armory, former champion W. G. Grant defeated T. Tr. Pell in the third round of the singles, 4-6 0-1 6-0, clearing a path to the final in the top half. Californian G. F. Touchard won his bracket by beating Dean Mathey, 8-¢ to ¢-3, while CG Wright and Y. R. Pell dominated L. J. Dreyfus and L. Ts. Fisher 6-0 6-1 after their earlier wins.
Philadelphia reports Monte Cross, retiring Athletics shortstop, honored at the Majestic dinner with 307 attendees including baseball and boxing prominent figures. Cross slated to manage Kansas City in the American Association, receiving a handsome silver gift from writers and fans.
B F Shibe closes a deal with Joseph M Steel to acquire the largest Philadelphia site for a new Athletics baseball park. Plans call for a massive reinforced concrete complex with two pavilions totaling about 10 000 seats and 13 000 more in the stands, aiming for readiness by 1909 opening season.
Holy Cross College announces immediate disbanding of its track squad and cancels future meets this season, with no reason given. President Rev Thomas E Murphy then dismisses star athlete George W Jones for participation in a meet despite a warning, and removes track manager Charles Flynn. The team will not be reorganized, while other sports results note Princeton beating Harvard 25 to 17 in a loose game at Princeton, N J.
Crowned boxing chatter from New York and London outlines a proposed Burns Johnson match with a 5000 purse in England before June 10. Burns reportedly backs outreferee Jeffries while Johnson must post 2047 within 48 hours. Squires and McVey stir Paris scene as baseball figures reorganize with Griffith, Comiskey, Mack shaping committees.
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