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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
26
Capt. Capo Pulla leads Alice the Filly to a surprise 50 to 1 upset at the New Orleans race. Hyperion HI, the odds-on favorite, falls below its standard as Talent-Card is offered at the meeting.
New Orleans and Los Angeles race results and judge dispute dominate a long list of horse names and odds. Broken Melody Ace High Marian Casey Rosy Light Cloyne Pacific Electric Scarish Rip Rap Seaslarty feature among winners and near-misses as officials address a riding ban and weigh-in incident involving jockey Mountain.
Roberts leads Class A with Sims second and Yates third while Farlee tops Class B. Class A scores list Farlee Michand Williams Baum Mitchell John Dunn. The Criterion duckpin spillers of Baltimore will face a local picked team at Royal Alleys tonight as Snyder of the Orioles balances the score from recent sets.
Alleviator, sent at 100 to 1, captures the first race at Santa Anita Park by a length as Old Coton fades to second and George Solo misfires. Adelbert Etelly, the favorite, finishes tenth amid a rough day for favorites as six events yield limited upsets. Other races feature Banthel and Annie Wells among notable runners, with strong performances by Crestor and La Gloria in subsequent events.
Oakland January races report Johnny Lyons defeats Miss Officious in the San Mateo Handicap over six and a half furlongs. Marvel 19 Gkayess, Cot Warwick, and Shady ad Meala also ran. Also noted: Col ds Cause Headache winner Parola with Hazlett second and Edward Ormond third in a separate event.
Third race ran six furlongs selling Marion Casey 110 ridden by Miller won Heatherscott 102 Hayes second Margaret Randolph 30 6 Butler third Time 1 18 1 5. Be Thankful Uncle Sm High Guo Dr Wels alc also ran. Fourth race Ban Mateo Handicap mile Johnny Lyong 103 Hayes won Miss Officious 96 Kells second Judge Nelmo IO 4 4 third Time 1 48. A G race Mile and seventy yards nciling Rosy Light 102 12 to 1 won Taunt 101 Pohenks 13 to 5 second Max Stress 107 Oilbert to 1 third Time 1 62 1 6. Huer fano Midmont Alamo Lone Wolf Paso Delta and Eckeradll also ran. Sixth race six furlongs Cloyne 110 Miller even won Merian Louies 100 Fulton 40 to 1 second Carmeline 105 Hetherington to 1 third Time 1 16 1 6. Sophomore Amada Grace Maria and Rose H also ran.
The Pressmen won only one Duckpin contest from the Rulers in the Union League on Royal alleys last night, taking the second by one pin. The Rulers swept the first and final bouts as the District Duckpin League resumed on Spurrough's alleys with the Senators losing to the Eurekas after a easy opener by the Eurekas.
Lowell’s Jimmy Gardner defeats Boston’s Joe Walcott in a twelve round fight before Armory Athletic Association members. Gardner, 142 pounds, proves too clever early and dominates Walcott with head and body blows through the first six rounds.
Sporting columnist argues early spring city games hurt players. President Robison of the St. Louis Nationals suggested the games be exhibitions rather than spring city championships. The piece defends players desire to win and notes early contests strain seasons. It contends post-season city games would draw more interest and avoid poor opening of the regular season.
George Stallings arrives in New York and downplays attendance myths as Joe Corbett is released by Brooklyn. Jos Thomas declares a shift to heavyweight aiming to meet all challengers while Dixon's memory spurs a push for a monument. Jockey Club tightens controls as Miller faces mounting pressure and spring league echoes debate in St Louis about exhibition games and championship stakes.
Chicago veterans prepare for a tougher year as Tred Parent joins the squad and Fielder Jones returns to manage the champions. A presumed solid pitcher would bolster Smith and Walsh, with captains and crews building toward spring training.
Owen Moran plans a ten week theater engagement in the East and Abe Attell shows willingness to box six rounds before the Reliance Club in Oakland. Attell discusses potential matches with Moran while Moran’s manager Charley Harvey and the Britisher depart for the East. Moran’s English admirers gift a $250 scarf pin.
Eddie Plank seeks fair chance for his kin with the Highlanders while Charlie Murphy touts adding a Chinese ballplayer on spring training. Miller Huggins led the league with 156 games for Cincinnati last season as American League powerhouses prepare for April 9 and 10 games against Toledo. Chicago Americans back Fielder Jones with a bigger salary though he may not quit. Numerous player moves reshape rosters from Boston to Cincinnati as John Ganzel may be moved, Tad Jones faces Yale duties, and Moran edges toward a managerial post in the minors.
In a crowded Eastern Athletic Club room, George twelve John ten and younger siblings compete in a pool tourney. John wins eighty balls to George ninety five, followed by eight year old Joseph vs John in a 4 to 25 match. Manager John B. Shepley hails the Heil brothers as superior juvenile cue talents.
Willie Hoppe builds a commanding total in the £,000-point 18.2 billiards contest with Albert G. Cutler of Boston. After three games Hoppe has 1,200 to Cutler's 798 and adds 558 to reach 860 for the afternoon session while Cutler gains 257. Later Hoppe scores 400 to 141 for Cutler. Boston. Mass. Jan. 7. Barr enters Harvard varsity track tryouts to challenge for the high jump and be a top contender for the BA meet and the Harvard carnival. Philadelphia. Jan. 7. Penn and Michigan renew football pact for two games in 1908 and 1909.
Richard Canfield, the New York sporting man, has departed Austin after a brief stop at John W. Gates's Fort Arthur winter home. He called his visit business and social, denied plans to reenter Texas racing, and rejected reports of forming a large stable partnership to race across the country.
The full dress suit the tuxedo the Prince Albert and all accessories including the silk hat may be had here with assurance they are correct in fashion's requirements.
Philadelphia January 7 special report says managers Murray and Mack will schedule spring dates in Philadelphia for the Phillies and Athletics. President Shettsline expects a strong Southbound turnout, vows to win the series, and notes Connie Mack will be ready. Ear nest Courtney reports in Los Angeles he is in great shape and aiming for the first base job, taking rests at springs before joining the team. The clubs plan to audition new players in the South to fill utility roles, determine berths, and assign pitchers for trials or minor league reassignment.
Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, arrived in New Orleans en route to Philadelphia. He plans to bring his team down next March for a spring series with the Pelicans and may delay the trip until after Mardi Gras. No signing players news.
Matty McIntyre writes from Florida that his ankle is back to full strength and he expects a pleasant season with no trouble with his club. He anticipates a smooth year and a good summer ahead.
South Bend Ind Jan 7 Sam Leever of Pittsburgh likely will not become a baseball magnate this year as Phil Arnold owner of the Grand Rapids Central League club, with whom Leever was negotiating, has decided not to dispose of his franchise.
Cincinnati reports the joint schedule of the National and American Leagues, with opening games set for April 14. Pittsburgh and St Louis visit the Reds and Pirates, while Chicago challenges Cincinnati. 154 games planned. Tommy Leach of Pittsburgh likely to manage Garry Herrmann’s Reds.
A brisk survey of sports chatter notes Hal Chase and John L Sullivan visiting towns, with reporters urged to avoid misinformed questions. Tim Hurst returns to critique umpiring, while Tom Sharkey adds a trotting horse stable. Projections foretell a near end of winter as cities cheer their baseball prospects and racing headlines mix with wrestling and all-American team chatter.
El Reno tests a challenge with El Reno and away smith to meet any wrestler in Washington. El Reno challenges Joe Turner, the city welterweight champion, for a finish beat.
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