Old Honesty Dominates at Fair Grounds in Mile Handicap
Old Honesty with J Lee wins the one and one sixteenth mile handicap at The Washington Post Orleans Fair Grounds. Plantland faded to second while outsiders Docile and Warner Griswell also placed to make a volatile betting card.
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J. Lee
Plantland
Docile
Warner
Griswell
Ial
Washington Post
Orleans
Jane
Old Honesty
Ate Grounds
Sat
Time Warner Grywell
Rene W. Wins at Emeryville in Open Race Upsets
Rene W. wins at 40 to 1 in the openings race at Emeryville. Roenigen Guise led early but faded, finishing behind Yo Ban with Sumimartes and other long-priced runners in the money. The mile event showcased several long shots and close finishes amid a crowded ledger of entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakhand
Cal
Jan
Rene Wurprise
Emeryvile
Rene
Kyentgin Lulse
Yo Sdn
Brady
Tod
Tttbbelle
Iroqunta
Bona Fbtiows
Mabel Hollac Tor
Ethel Ceaade
Lee Oest
Hayes
Ume
Sam Shean
Carnaer Schmeser
Ratton
Tau
Omatel Corrigan
Popp
Tate
Flo
Bueleigh
Adena
Poe
Tima
Haman Taabolita
Mina Gibson
Sae
Mona
Pammar
Peraily Fyawan
Ayan
Phoar
Dean
Gilbert
Balnadle
Racing Entries Show Betting Hope Amid Legislation Fears
In Washington area racing notes, Kentucky officials praise the racing commission and urge Louisiana to adopt a similar system to protect winter racing in New Orleans. Representative Rhinock of Kentucky, head of the Lan • tonia Jockey Club, says New York’s potential laws won’t end bookmaking and highlights racing’s economic role for breeders and agricultural associations. The report lists multiple races with horse names and entrants, reflecting ongoing betting and upcoming events despite political threat.
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Racing Commission of
Kentucky
Louisiana
Joseph L. Rhinock
Ofentucky
Lantonia Jockey Club
New Orleans
New York State
New York
Hughes
Kentucky Commission
Racing Commission
England
France
United States
Nelson Faces Moran in 122-Pound Title Preparations
Nelson begins training and agrees to fight Moran at 122 pounds ringside. The era’s boxing chatter lists rival names, venues, and catchweight plans, with New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Chicago boxing scenes noted alongside assorted fighters and patrons.
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Moran
Stanley Fay Sets Coast Record at Santa Anita
Stanley Fay repeats the coast record by himself, seven furlongs in 1 24 1 5, at Santa Anita, equal to the previous coast record. The event featured multiple horses including Fos Anastes Calo Jan and Des Reales as favorites, with Shantey Pay and others finishing positions.
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Fos
Anastes Calo
Sisk Soriftr Reo
Santa Anita
Des Reales
Antran
Fln
Shantey Pay Wen
Burpack
Heaton
Onmia M
Taratan
Tim van Be
Martin ¢Sen
Gateway
Grandp
Bonnla
Charite Bel Charfter
Friwe
Orange
Daruvnn Als van Thiru
Tambro
Holand
Very
Cbnan
Dr Simrail
Taylor
Nick Stoner
Lafone
Axcement
Virlando
Moxaback
George Kurnet
Decorator
Pontes
Lancashire Lad
Cordale
Stanley Fay
Mirrrival
Critic
Harty
Severed
Sihliting
George
Tavis
Racamado
Martin
Balerlo
Tur Kills
Alisa Cares
Halton
E Martin
Common Sun
Gon Vivant
Monterey
N A A defeats Company G in armory basketball clash
The NAA quint edged Company G 42 to 32 at the National Guard Armory last night in a fast game marked by teamwork and passing. Scorers include Hillg, Duncan, Lewts, and Furmage, while referees were Mr Rosa and Mr Coleman.
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NAA Quint
National Guard Armory
National Guard
Hillg
Tors
White Duncan
MOA
Rute Hehe
Dinnis Lewis
Duncan
Merbert Aaenk
Guara O'Dwyer
Collenawarin Raght
Furmage
Tuncauty
Lewts G
Crorom
Herbert
Furtage
Collenawerin
Lewts
Rosa Timer
Coleman
The Winners New of Aleans and Our Matches
Javotte Koerner defeats Warner Griswell Powers by 13 to Pedro McCahey. Old Honesty Lee and Miss Delaney Flynn, Docile Powers. Rene W Fulton beats Lee Rose Hayes 4 to 2. St Francie Mentry and Miss Sona McIntyre split 2 to 2. Billy Pullman Carroll falls. Angeles Harvey Preston and Tim Wen Martin. Bambro Boland, Stanley Fay Musgrave. Rustling Silk Melsoa Norfolk Schilling.
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Javotte
Koerner
Ato Warner Griswell
Powers
Pedro
McCahey
Honesty
Lee
Miss Delaney
Flynn
Oakland
Rene W
Fulton
Lee Rose
Hayes
Tras
St. Francie
Mentry
Miss Sona
McIntyre
Billy Pullman
Carroll
Angeles
Harvey
Preston
Tim Wen
Martin
Bambro
Boland
Stanley Fay
Musgrave
Silk
Melsoa
Norfolk
Schilling
Jockey Bullman Disappears From Walsh Stable
Jockey Bullman, who came from New York to ride for J. J. Walsh in Los Angeles, has suddenly disappeared. He has been missing since last Saturday when he rode one of Walsh's two year olds. A search is now under way to locate the jockey and determine his whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Los Angeles
Dp. B
Bullman
New York
J. J. Walsh
Walsh
Risky Self Treatment Advised For Pneumonia Fear
A reader is urged to consult a doctor if chest pain chills and difficult breathing occur. The ad warns against self treatment and suggests sending for a physician, noting Ayer's Cherry Pectoral only if the doctor cannot arrive immediately. The tone emphasizes caution and medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Avence
Fancy vests reduced across all price points
A local sale advertises dress vests discounted from two dollars to eight dollars. Each price tier lists new lower totals with substantial markdowns, inviting shoppers to compare sizes and colors during the promotion.
Brush Must Pay Fine in New Orleans Controversy
The National Baseball Commission orders New York owner John T. Brush to pay a $1,000 fine within a week for refusing to play in New Orleans. The open season is set for April 14 with a 154 game schedule, amid clashes between the National and American Leagues over early starts and weather concerns.
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New Orleans
Ban Johson
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Baseball Commission
John T. Brush
New York
Ban Johnson
Johnson and Company
National League
Philadelphia
Bostons
Brooklyn
Cubs
St. Louis
Pittsburg
New York Americans
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Americans
Washington
Saengers Edge Jolly Fat Men in Duckpin Bout
Local Duckpin rollers defeat the Criterions of Baltimore but lose two of three games. The Saengers edged the Jolly Fat Men last night to secure a hard fought win in the annexe.
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Saengerbund
Saengers
Duckpin Apillers
Baltimore
Washington Quint
Criterions
Duel Between FitzGerald and Russell Planned in Private
Miladelphia Jan 8 two lightweight pugilists Willie Fitzgerald and Unk Russell will settle a quarrel in a private fight within days in the city. They agreed to a finish bout after a pool room scuffle near Eleventh and Walnut streets and plan to meet a few miles outside town for a sealed ring encounter. Preliminaries are being arranged as both men seek to avoid police interference and end the dispute with a knockout.
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Washington Post
Miladelphia
Willie Fitzgerald
Unk Russell
Elehth
Walnut Streets
William McCarney
Fitzgerald
McCarney
Russell
Sf T
O'Brien Foes Tebeau And Moran Stir Baseball Row
Sporting columnist J Ed Grillg reports on President Joe O'Brien of the American Association delivering six resolutions to a national commission in Cincinnati. He criticizes magnates like Tebeau, notes resentful rulings, and predicts a possible war that could purge disruptive owners. Also preview of Abe Attell versus Owen Moran and Dick Welles breeding to produce speed, recounting Welles' past records and Respess's investments in mares and potential progeny.
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New Orleana
Wat
Eustacian
Ned Carmack
Lieber Ligh
Rervicentee
Dr. Armstro
Tony W. Intervene
Marie Abe Martin
Pocotaliga
Roseburg
Mainmark
Dick Coghill
Mique O’brien
Fen Land
Polar Star
Our Boy
M. J. Whalen
Ople “Read
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Dick Rose
Sobado
Politan
King ‘Thistle
Bil
King Thistle
Thomas Calhoun
Ketchemike
Wiliam H. Lyon
Arrow
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Grown Thistle
Raniy
Convilte
Lucy Young
Paty
J. ED Grillg
Joe O'Brien
American Association
National ‘Commission
Cincinnati
Detninger
Campbell
O'Brien
Tebeau
Havenor
Louisville
Kansas City
Ron Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Weather Bureau
National Commission
Abe Attell
Owen Moran
Veryong
Bethet
Attell
Moran
Tommy Ryan
Tommy
George Washington Athletic Association to elect football manager
Local athletes report the George Washington Athletic Association will meet next Monday to elect a football manager for the year. Membership tickets confer voting rights and contest admission as the association, recently reorganized, moves toward more centralized athletic governance.
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George Washington Athletic Association
Buff and Blue
May Meet Forrest Smithson and Harry Hillman
News from New York reports encouraging official talk that Forrest Smithson of Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club Portland and Harry Hillman of New York Athletic Club will likely meet at the monster athletic carnival of the Indians in Madison Square Garden Monday evening January 27. Hillman is regarded as America s premier hurdler while Smithson is placed among the front rank of hurdlers. Many experts rate the Portlander as without an equal.
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New York
Pastime Athletic Club
Forrest Smithson
Multonomah Amateur Athletic Club
Portland
Oreg
Harry Hillman
New York Athletic Club
Amateur Athletic Union
Madison Square Garden
Hillman
America
Smithson
Klubertanz Leads Six Day Go As You Please Walkers
Akron Olde Jan standings show Klubertanz at 126 miles 16 laps leading a field including Cartwright 1121 miles 13 laps Slater 104 miles 6 laps Graham 105 miles 4 laps Teagle 103 miles 2 laps Novemae 65 miles 8 laps Day 98 miles 14 laps Harris 90 miles 3 laps Yunker 7 miles 2 laps Loeztin 16 miles 2 laps.
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Akron, Olde
Jan
Novemae
Day
Cartwright
Slater
Harris
Loeztin
Klubertanz
Graham
Teagle
Yunker
Cantillon as Backer for Semi-Pro Park in Kew City
Rumors circulated from Washington base about Joe Cantillon, manager of the Washington Americans, being approached to finance a semi pro club in Kew City Square League. If W C Niesen and the Gunthers continue their battle, a park on the North Side with Cantillon as chief backer could be built, though many doubt the deal. The move would clash with the national commission and the locals league, viewed as outlaws, and Cantillon’s involvement would conflict with his Washington duties.
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National Baseball Committee
American Association
Chicago
Tommy Burns
Jack Palmer
London
Jem Roche
Dublin
St. Patrick's Day
Burns
Richard Croker
Roche
Tammany
Washington
Joe Cantillon
Kew City
W. C. Niesen
Gunthers
Cantillon
National Commission
Beng
Carter Bests Sullivan in Delaware Club Bout
Special to The Washington Post reports Eddie Carter of Camden N J scored a second round knockout over Joe Sullivan of Baltimore at the Delaware Athletics Club Brandywine Springs near Wilmington Del The marked punch left Sullivan kneeling the count The bout was the first knockout since the club opened four weeks ago The six round card also saw Handsome Charley of Philadelphia defeat Terry Fox in six rounds Jim Murphy of Philadelphia lasted six rounds against Fred Wood with Wood winning though Murphy was down three times in the first round Harry Berger of Philadelphia defeated Harry Jones in six rounds with Jones taking most of the blows
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Ed Tatburn
Doctor Sherman
Dick Wilson
Ray Bennett
Gantam
Trance
Seattle
Lady Martinez
Caltlee
Cosset
Cesarion-Shandrowa
Edronin
Eddie Jon
Futurity Course
Captain Barnett
Triumphant Exclitement
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Lady Vera
Gromoboi
Marsa
Billie Jerama Treasure Seel
Legatae
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Samero
Sanna
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Los Angeles
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Roy Etdinera
Bik
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Boo
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Hex Junior
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Andocha
Heuben
Tetham
Halle Sherman
J. J. McC. Waldorf
Miion
Sentara
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Mary F
Washington Post
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Owen Moran
Chicago
Jimmy Coffroth
Acrees
Sir Edward
Moran
San Fran
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Osco
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Hirthday
Colewort
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Attell
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WBS
Rubinon
Lucky Lad
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Lord Roasington
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Marian Rose
Coates Fitzgibbons
Lady Kitty
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Kirkfield Deke
Donhart
Harvey
Jimmy Walsh
Walsh
Englshman
Wilmington
Del
Jan
Joe Sullivan
Baltimore
Eddie Carter
Camden
N. J
Delaware Athletics Club
Brandywine Springs
Here
Sullivan
Carter
Handsome Charley
Philadephia
Terry Fox
Philadelphia
Jim Murphy
Fred Wood
Wood
Harry Berger
Harry Jones
Jones
Hoppe Easily Defeats Cutler in 2:04 Billiard Match
In Philadelphia on January 8 Willie Hoppe of Chicago defeated A G Cutler of Boston in a 2:04 billiard match for $500. Hoppe scored 400 points in tonight’s game and 1 300 in the match while Cutler totaled 1 300. The best run was Hoppe’s i run.
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Philadelphia
Willie Hoppe
Chicago
A. G. Cutler
Boston
Hoppe
Cutler
Huff to coach Illinois football in 1908 season
Chicago January 8 1908 George Huff named head football coach at the University of Illinois for the 1908 season. Athletic authorities plan to place Huff in overall charge with Arthur Hall and Justin Lindgren as assistants. Huff, known for successful baseball programs and MLB scouting, will direct football policy and supervision.
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Washington Post
Chicago
George Huff
University of Iinois
Huff
Hulf India
Arthur Hall
Justin Lindgren
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