Old Honesty Wins Half Holiday Handicap at Fair Grounds
Old Honesty with J Lee wins the six furlong handicap at the Fair Grounds, defeating Plantland after six furlongs and drawing clear in the stretch. Outsiders Docile and Warner Griswell also factor as the field drains. notable performances include Griswell and several others in the opening program.
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J. Lee
Plantland
Docile
Warner
Griswell
Ial
Washington Post
Orleans
Jane
Old Honesty
Ate Grounds
Sat
Time Warner Grywell
Criswell
Verilow Peur
Poet Cure
Aul
Grenindido
Pedro
Ulutlena
Simons
Higginbotham
Cooney
Shdaney
Keater
Elrassel
Tye Taber
Doce
Hiuane
Gene Austin
Jayotta
Koernert
Sainenaw
Seecond
Plynn
Fital
Tina
Donaldo
Agnes Wood
Inauguration
Bittarly
Othel Can
Minnie May Ansonia
Ampiclons
Solling
Warner Armwell
Bowers
To & Woo
Grenade
Lioyd
Duan
Flying
Jhacia Thompson
Monnie
Creat
Fonsulaca
Flow Away
Flamer
Tudor
Troteus
George Halley
Mwiltiadis
Hrincs Fortunus
Lon Hamafren
Metaneyi
Kermeddy
Hawbama
Sally Freston
Gohl Proof
Te Reaxke
Rod Ararat
Frank Lord
Anil
Pasadena
Deas
Ryan
Mattawortin
Kentale
Keator
Aglaf Hayes
Batty Thew Tasanes
Katla Powers
Surprising Win in Emeryville Open Thoroughbred Dash
Rene W wins at 40 to 1 in an opening race at Emeryville as top horses clash for long priced purses. The event featured Brandy and Yo Sdn in a chaotic finish with Rene W surging late to place second amid a field including Miss W and Miss Cab.
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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 Bright Outlook For Winter Track Action
The piece notes optimism on racing amid looming bookmaker debates. It cites Kentucky Racing Commission as improving sport cleanliness and urges Louisiana to adopt a similar body to save New Orleans winter racing. It mentions representative Rhinock of Kentucky and discusses New York legislation likely to affect bookmaking. The article lists multiple race entries and horses for forthcoming meets in San Francisco and regional tracks.
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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
Nelsons Training and Moran Bout at 122 Though Ringside
The article lists numerous boxers and names with locations from New Orleans to Los Angeles and Chicago. It notes Nelson agreeing to fight Moran at 122 pounds ringside and mentions various fighters, matches, and events, including a bantamweight decision in Chicago and the motor car spending figure for 1907.
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Moran
Stanley Fay Repeats Coast Record at Santa Anita
Stanley Fay matches the coast record by seven furlongs in 1 24 1 5 at Santa Anita while favored to win. The program lists numerous horses and results across races including seven furlongs, with Gatery, Back in fourth, and other contenders like Shantey Pay and Taratan noted among the field.
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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
National Guard takes win over Company G in tough game
NAA quint defeated Company G 32 to 14 at the National Guard Armory last night. Key actions featured Hillg tossing in baskets and strong teamwork with accurate passing. Duncan led Company G with a standout effort as forwards, centers, and guards contributed across the floor.
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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
Javotte Koerner defeats Pedro McCahey 13 to 4 with Old Honesty Lee Delaney and Docile Powers. Rene W Fulton beats Lee Rose Hayes 4 to 2. St Francie Mentry edges Miss Sona McIntyre as Billy Pullman Carroll and Harvey Preston compete with Tim Wen Martin Bambro Boland Stanley Fay Musgrave Rustling Silk Norfolk Schilling among listed entrants.
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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
Bullman Disappears from Los Angeles racing scene
Jockey Bullman, recently from New York to ride for J. J. Walsh, has vanished. He has been missing since last Saturday when he was booked to ride a Walsh two year old. A search is now underway as the distraught employer cannot account for his disappearance.
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Washington Post
Los Angeles
Dp. B
Bullman
New York
J. J. Walsh
Walsh
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Ad Warns Home Use
An old advertisement warns readers to consult a physician before using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for chest pain and possible pneumonia. It cautions that self treatment is risky and suggests sending for a doctor if symptoms arise.
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Ayer
Avence
Fancy vests sale cuts across price tiers
Reduction sale lists vest prices from two dollars to eight dollars with new lower tags. Each line states a range ending in lower prices for all sizes in that group. No dates or locations are provided in the readable text.
Brush Must Pay Fine In Dispute On Season Start
The national baseball commission orders John T. Brush to pay a $1,000 fine for NY club refusal to play in New Orleans. The leagues settle on April 14 opening, with 154-game schedule, amid clashes over start dates and weather. Minor leagues threaten pushback against major league methods and funding. Burns to fight Palmer in London February 10 and Roche in Dublin March 7.
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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
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Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Americans
Washington
National Baseball Committee
American Association
Chicago
Tommy Burns
Jack Palmer
London
Jem Roche
Dublin
St. Patrick's Day
Burns
Richard Croker
Roche
Tammany
Saengers Struggle as Jolly Fat Men Quartet Triumphs
Local duckpin rollers from Saengers clinched one win last night, defeating the Criterions of Baltimore while dropping two other matches, leaving the squad seeking improvements after a rough showing.
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Saengerbund
Saengers
Duckpin Apillers
Baltimore
Washington Quint
Jolly Fat Men Quint
Criterions
Two boxers to settle quarrel with private duel
Miladelphia reports Willie Fitzgerald and Unk Russell plan a fifth duel to a finish in a few days. Secretly arranged preliminaries aim to avoid police intervention as the lightweight pair, once friends, agree to a ring bout after a street confrontation near Eleventh and Walnut.
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Washington Post
Miladelphia
Willie Fitzgerald
Unk Russell
Elehth
Walnut Streets
William McCarney
Fitzgerald
McCarney
Russell
Sf T
Baseball and boxing notes mix in stirring sporting column
President O Brien and magnates clash over resolutions at the national commission in Cincinnati. Tebeau’s control blamed for missteps. Johnson weather quips fuel war talk. Abe Attell shown as sharp, likely to dominate Moran rematch. Dick Welles string aims at sprint speed and possible sire status with Respess betting on future stars.
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Dick Welles
Rome
Erik—Teas Over
Chicago
Runnels
George Washington Athletic Association to elect football manager
The George Washington Athletic Association schedules a Monday meeting to elect a football manager for the year. Membership tickets grant voting rights and entry to university contests, reflecting a shift toward centralized governance and reduced chance of irregularities. A large Hatchetite squad trains daily for a meet in two weeks, as Buff and Blue initial games approach. The Michigan Agricultural College basketball team defeated Oberlin College 46 to 21, relying on short passes and close shots near the goal.
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George Washington Athletic Association
Buff and Blue
L.A. C
Oberlin
Lansing
Mich
Michigan Agricultural College
Oberlin College
Agates
May Meet Harry Hillman With Forrest Smithson Slated
New York officials report likely clash between Forrest Smithson of Multnomah A A C Portland and Harry Hillman of New York A C at the Madison Square Garden carnival of the Indians on Monday night January 27. Hillman is hailed as America’s premier hurdler and Smithson is regarded among the elite, with many experts deeming the Portlandan unmatched.
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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 from the six day walk. Klubertanz top with 126 miles 16 laps. Cartwright 1121 miles 13 laps. Novemae 65 miles 8 laps. Day 98 miles 14 laps. Slater 104 miles 6 laps. Harris 90 miles 3 laps. Loeztin 16 miles 2 laps. Graham 105 miles 4 laps. Teagle 103 miles 2 laps. Yunker 7 miles 2 laps.
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Akron, Olde
Jan
Novemae
Day
Cartwright
Slater
Harris
Loeztin
Klubertanz
Graham
Teagle
Yunker
Cantillon as Backer in Semi-Pro Park Plan
Rumors spread in Chicago about Joe Cantillon, manager of the Washington Americans, being courted to finance a new semi pro club in the Kew City Square League. If true, Cantillon could back a North Side park with him as chief financier, a move the national commission would oppose and locals deem outlaw.
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Washington
Chicago
Joe Cantillon
Kew City
W. C. Niesen
Gunthers
Cantillon
National Commission
Beng
Carter Bests Sullivan in Delaware Club Fight
Special to The Washington Post reports Eddie Carter of Camden N J defeated Joe Sullivan of Baltimore by knockout in the second round at the Delaware Athletics Club Brandywine Springs near Wilmington Del. Sullivan protested a foul but the punch ended the six round bout. Also Charley of Philadelphia defeated Terry Fox in six rounds. Jim Murphy of Philadelphia lasted six rounds with Fred Wood, but Wood won. Harry Berger of Philadelphia beat Harry Jones in the six round main card.
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Doctor Sherman
Dick Wilson
Ray Bennett
Gantam
Trance
Seattle
Lady Martinez
Caltlee
Cosset
Cesarion-Shandrowa
Edronin
Eddie Jon
Futurity Course
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Triumphant Exclitement
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Lady Vera
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Marsa
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Roy Etdinera
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Boo
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Hex Junior
Csadore-Asabella
Chet Desmoral Hoyal
Andocha
Heuben
Tetham
Halle Sherman
J. J. McC. Waldorf
Miion
Sentara
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Mary F
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Owen Moran
Chicago
Jimmy Coffroth
Acrees
Sir Edward
Moran
San Fran
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Osco
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Coates Fitzgibbons
Lady Kitty
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Donhart
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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 Easy Winner In 2 04 Point Billiard Match
Philadelphia report of the 2 04 point billiard match between Willie Hoppe of Chicago and A G Cutler of Boston. Hoppe won easily with 100 points in the afternoon and 400 in the night game. Cutler totaled 1 300 points for the match in a $500 contest. Best run was by Hoppe.
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Philadelphia
Willie Hoppe
Chicago
A. G. Cutler
Boston
Hoppe
Cutler
Huff to coach Illinois football for 1908 season
Chicago January 8 George Huff named head football coach at the University of Illinois for the 1908 season. Athletic authorities anticipate Huff will guide football under broad supervision, with Arthur Hall and Justin Lindgren remaining as assistants. Huff previously built baseball talent and served as a major league scout and Boston Americans manager.
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Chicago
George Huff
University of Iinois
Huff
Hulf India
Arthur Hall
Justin Lindgren
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