Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Jan 9, 1907, p. 14

Chinese Sailor Ah Quok Wins Big Then Faces Deportation

In New Orleans on January 8 Ah Quok, a Chinese sailor who saved for three years, reportedly netted $10,000 from two long shot plunges. After winnings, he vanished until a deputy marshal found him and learned his fate. he offered half his winnings to stay in the country. He departed for New York under immigration custody en route to Liverpool.

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McGovern Is Much Alive in Stamford Stamford Hall Sanitarium

Dr A J Givens proprietor of Stamford Hall Sanitarium said there is no truth in reports that Terry McGovern is dying He is sick mentally but physically in better shape and walks about daily The change in his condition since arriving is slight but for the better and he will likely live a long while.

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Twice-yearly in-store sale cuts suits in half

A local retailer markets its routine semiannual sale with every suit priced at 50 percent off. Original price tags remain on garments to show the half-price reduction. DIVIDE BY TWO.

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James Reddick Wins Four Face Starter at Seven Furlongs

Beau Brummel-Padre outruns the field in a seven furlong event as James Reddick claims victory by ten lengths. Turf officials plan a conference on a proposed union of racing interests while track conditions remain fast.

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Jackson Day at City Park features Old Hickory Handicap

New Orleans Jan 8 Jackson Day celebrated at City Park with the Old Hickory Handicap over one and a quarter miles as the feature of a seven race program. Ed Corrigan entered Alma Dufour and Goldie, with James Reddick winning by a nose in a driving stretch finish over Goldie City Park amid a mixed crowd and rough track conditions.

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Noted Horses Under Hammer In Kentucky Sale

Ill health forces Danville breeder J Granville Cecil to auction his brood mares this spring. Fourteen mares including Nutmonite and Cecilian Chief are slated for sale, with trainer Grit also leaving Cecil’s Troy trotting stable. The sale will highlight Cecil’s famed Atlee Carr line and 2 09 1 4 pacing records. Ferdinand Garcia defeats John White in a three set professional tennis match at the Racquet and Tennis Club.

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Hector wins Gehrmess Handicap at muddy Oakland track

San Francisco reports a muddy Oakland track as Hector unexpectedly seizes the lead to win the Gehrmess Handicap. Mary F. runs honestly but cannot challenge, while the owner is summoned to the stand over the horse's sudden change. Racing results across six races list winners Coz, Binneh, Nonle Lucille, Hector, Andrew Mack, and Palletta with times and odds.

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Outsiders Split Card At Ascot Despite Rainy Weather

Racing card in Los Angeles on January 8 featured six events with Round Dance and Succeed posting wins. Favorites faltered as Uncle Howry and Arimo captured second and third in key sprints, while multiple runners including Ding Tong and La Chats produced notable performances despite the soggy track conditions.

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Saratoga Association to Elect Directors This Week

Track and paddock gossip reports the Saratoga association will hold its annual meeting this week to elect a board of directors. The secretary’s report is due and the association claims its best year yet with eighty two entries for the Suburban race and a hint that a couple more mares may be entered before the first is closed.

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Ayer's Pills Promised To Cure Constipation

A physician would dismiss constipation as trifling and urge immediate correction. The ad touts Ayer's Pills as a mild vegetable liver pill, recommending a single bedtime dose and implying a tested preparation.

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Parker-Bridget Establishment Sets Wardrobe Standards

This ad for the Parker-Bridget establishment outlines a philosophy of continuous improvement in clothing retail. It emphasizes broad assortments, timely stock, and the ability to meet consumer demand for suits and overcoats priced at 15 to 18 dollars, asserting reliability for all wardrobe needs.

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Fat Men Trim Bank Glerks Boniz Saves Last Game

Boniz preserves a narrow finale win as Fat Men trim Bank Glerks with a 249 score. War defeats Agriculture while Georgetown Quint succumbs to a strong Royals rolling attack.

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Alley Confrontations Across City Streets Declared Trade Venue Clash

Rival teams from Company M First Regiment and Signal Corps clash in a series of alley races and mock skirmishes across Palace alleys and surrounding avenues including Commerce and Labor through vanished venues like Government Printing Office and Eurekaya. Arlington Sparrow and Woodward Lothrop face Habn Dismond alleys in further matchups.

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Plate Printers' League Duckpin Standings Night at Roche's Central

Turner led Roche's Central alleys in a duckpin tournament with games of 110 and 115 to an average of 168, teammate Loving posting a 105. The article lists the top ten scores and individual totals for the event, highlighting Bowmar and Murphy among the notable participants and detailing team totals and individual tallies.

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Burns Aggressive Boxer Seen Lifting OBrien in Pictures

Two crowds viewed OBrien Burns fight film clips at Masonic Temple Hall. The 2 rounds and training quarters were shown with clear detail. Jeffries dominates as referee but fails to clearly separate fighters. Burns presses, OBrien sprints.draw likely. Peltz and Moskiman New Colonels. Louisville's Tom Chivington buys Heine Peltz and Doc Moskiman from Pittsburgh for the coming season.

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Corbett Favored In Six Round No-Decision Card

New York fight fans expect Young Corbett to beat Tommy Murphy in a six round no-decision bout at the National A C Philadelphia. Corbett listed as favorite on past performances and training, aiming for a win to challenge the Gans Brit winner for a Nevada purse. Murphy, a crafty boxer with a decent punch, has faced stiffer foes and seeks an upset.

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Two Petitions Refused by National Baseball Commission

Cincinnati January 8 The national baseball commission refused Charles McCafferty's request for release from Newark and permission to sign elsewhere. It also ruled Charles Street remains on the reserve list with San Francisco despite his signing with the New York Americans, despite his claim of freedom to sign. Deacon Phil Uppi, Pirates pitcher, noted in Pittsburg report.

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Chinese Sailor Ah Quok Wins Big Then Faces Deportation

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James Reddick Wins Four Face Starter at Seven Furlongs

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Jackson Day at City Park features Old Hickory Handicap

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Noted Horses Under Hammer In Kentucky Sale

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Hector wins Gehrmess Handicap at muddy Oakland track

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Outsiders Split Card At Ascot Despite Rainy Weather

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Saratoga Association to Elect Directors This Week

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Ayer's Pills Promised To Cure Constipation

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Parker-Bridget Establishment Sets Wardrobe Standards

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Fat Men Trim Bank Glerks Boniz Saves Last Game

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Alley Confrontations Across City Streets Declared Trade Venue Clash

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