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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
16
Capt Hale and J Daly aboard the three year old maiden horse Dargin prevailed in a close canter race over Blue Lee? while a foreigner mare gave a devout horse a hard race and then was nosed out by a head. Jockey Murphy was reported to have been set down for trouble during the contested finish.
The City Park Jockey Club opened its second fortnight with racing under favorable conditions. Dargin won the mile race as Burlew and O’Neil, with Athlete, faded to second after backing him from 4 to 1. Blue Lee, purchased by Thomas Cape for Brice, went for $500 at 13 to 5 and finished well back. Captain Hole won the three year maidens as Capt. Hole rode by J. Daly. Foreigner led late but lost by a head to Devout and Nicol in the fourth. Plea captured the steeplechase at long odds, with Jorkey J. Murphy suspended for attempting to game the scales. Len Salt won the closing seven furlongs, beating Agra and John Kaufman. We list the main race results and note a busy day of action at City Park.
Muddy track at Oakland led to Jockey Blue Brew nearly tying during the fifth race. Miller fell from Dorado but escaped injury as horses passed by. Governor Davis won the first race on a selling mile event. other races featured Waters and Wet Horse contenders with several noted horses and riders in the sequence.
Gossip from Clinton Park and City Park outlines earnings for Barlow and O'Neill, jockeys like George Odom, and top riders at the New Orleans winter meeting. It notes the Crescent City Derby entries, seven-race daily programs, and the upcoming Old Hickory Handicap and Tulano Selling Stakes at City Park. Also reports Now Memphis Jockey Club spring meeting at Montgomery Park with stakes including the Tennessee Derby and Montgomery Handicap.
Los Angeles dispatch reports a changed Ascot programme due to a muddy track. Bannell captured the mile and a half flat race by a length, with Bonnell, Thaddeus, and Wiam Parrish among the placers in a six-race card that included mile events, sprints, and selling contests.
The YMCA five defeated Caprona for the second time this season 9 to 7. Williams and Fowler starred for YMCA in a strong team effort while Robsy scored all seven points for Caprona. Lineups included Gheen Ludwig Harmony McClean Robay Ynteht with Williams captaining YMCA. Time of halves was 11 minutes.
The store touts enduring overcoat protection with ready stock in style fabric and price. It contrasts its standards with forced seasonal selling and claims Parker-Bridget overcoats at 19 to 25 dollars offer better value than marked up special sales.
New York reports on winter tracks from New Orleans Los Angeles and Oakland. Walter Miller leads Oakland with 43 wins since December 7 followed by L Williams and A Brown. Garner tops New Orleans with 39 wins. Hennessey and Nicol follow. Plans for trainer Wimmer and Captain Brown feature, alongside jockey club membership and Frank Bishop’s potential selection. Also notes Strobe Strobel and Fitzsimmons ring action and OBrien Burns Corbett prospects. The piece concludes with Sysonby skeleton preparations at the American Museum.
Washington boxing fans may judge Referee Jim Jeffries decision after the Thanksgiving Eve bout in Los Angeles. Motion pictures of the 20 round fight begin a three day run at Masonic Temple with matinees and reports say the pictures are bright and clear. A novelty in animated photography and boxing training clips will precede the main event.
At a midwinter council meeting the George Washington University general council adopted rules for athletic eligibility and certification. A new department of physical education will teach personal hygiene theory and practical exercises with intercollegiate and intra rules. Freshmen must take two courses. others elect. Athletic funds fund the department with an assistant professor to lead the program.
A garbled account references defection from Stockton and San Jose for a California title with players Laffeld Mark man Sheehan Chance and others. It notes pursuits by Philadelphia Athletics fans, Boston’s handling of Jim Collins, and various AL players including Detroit’s Coughlin and Cleveland’s Ste Bradley, amid debate over talent shifts and form.
The article outlines athletic eligibility rules for students, requiring minimum classroom work, advisor supervision, and penalties for failing to perform. It also reports on the National Baseball Commission decisions, Tri-State League protection under the national agreement, contract jumper issues, title ownership, and upcoming joint schedules and leadership appointments.
The report covers an array of boxing tidbits from Rhyolite and beyond. Willis Lewis signs to face Fred Lucas before a Montreal bout, with Honey Melody looming after. Darkey Haley trains hard for Tommy OToole in Philadelphia, while John L. Sullivan enjoys midwest adulation. Kid Herman’s engagement to Matilda Graft is noted amid talk of ring luck and love.
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