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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1907

Page

24

Speed wagon deciding heat at Potomac Speedway race

The Phillips speed wagon deciding contest narrows to a two-horse clash between Mysotis, 2 12 1 4, and Forney, 4, a trotter, in half mile Heat two of three. An extra amateur race follows with local drivers listed, as sports notes cover High School baseball, basketball, and track prospects.

Potomac Speedway McCormick EE. E Taylor Forney Wvill Horace Walt Nancy Charles F. Ruppert Harry Mindden George Goodacre Bedford Boy Jarly Brothers Robin Hood Javin Brothers Alex Gus Brahler Speedway Committee B. B B. B. ‘Taylor, John H., Gheen McCaully John Ogheen Larry” "McCormick

St Valentine Triumphs in Substitute Race at City Park

In New Orleans, St Valentine ridden by Mountain won a six furlong substitute race after the main event was declared off due to horses declining to face Orbicular. Miss Leeds, ridden by Corrigan, finished first in the replacement, with Mountain also guiding the runner-up. Nicol led the opening five furlongs aboard Tom Dolan, while Finesse faded against Capucin. Cassidy suspended jockey Austin for misbehavior in the opening race.

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Williams Wins Four Races at Slushy Oakland Track

San Francisco report notes a sloppy Oakland surface as jockey L Williams rode to four victories. Races cover five furlongs to six furlongs with winners Ray Bennett Belle Reed Sir Carter Van Nees Rapid Water Grace G among others and times ranging from about 1 22 to 1 50.

San Francisco Oakland Fo Rm L. Williams Ray Bennett B. Willara Ella True Davie Callax McBride Joyful Roay Light Weatherford Lambertha Earl Rogers L. Willlame Belle Reed Lot A. Williama Eeyond Bulidur Brogny Marthogan Luttus van Nees B. Wiliam Shady Lad Chlat Wittman Graham Prestige Sea Lad Judge Jamatian Toke Aldo Rapid Water Williams Str Rusaell Sanay Blagg E. Dugan Abira Tive Son Wee Lan Salable Pho Borglan Hugh McGowan Grace G Grace St. Cleir Sandy Dio G

Unclear Listed Names Run Together Across Entries

Fragmented OCR reads like a long list of names, places, and terms without coherent context. Several proper nouns appear in a dense series, including person names and potential place or product labels, but no clear event or subject emerges.

Favorites In Front At Ascot On Poor Track Condition

Sunshine greeted Ascot crowds as favorites showed strength amid a week of poor track. Races featured six furlong sprints with Jack Kercheville and Round Dance winning, amid a lineup of notable runners and multiple long shots. Obituaries note the death of Redon, and age tensions reveal jockey changes and suspensions affecting upcoming Derby declarations.

Los Angeles Cal Ascot Jack Kercheville Brussel Niblick Mortlake Sperry Tima Lore Provost Kineman Rosi Nia Stoessel Round Dance Mind Pickto Gargan Atle Miniater Harty Gold Heather Treasure Seeker Cyclops Lord Rossington Gulliver Rach Toots Moor Koerner Ambitious Kent la Chats Holand Daruon Lydis Weaveman Valeurente Halp Cloud Agges Mack Merlingo Preston Entre Nous Livius Lord of the Heath Leathar Corner Lord Stanhope Fin Judge Nelson Vine

Few Negro Jockeys Left In Racing History

A historical note on Leroy Williams, acclaimed as a top negro jockey at Oakland, highlighting a long decline of Black riders since the 19th century. The piece contrasts past demand for negro riders with present barriers, recounts Williams’s win and a training warning, and hops to wider arena news with stockholder elections and Lipton’s Jamestown Cup offer.

Leroy Williams Oakland Ham Willams Oegra Williamen Greyesend Walter Jennings Roy Cep London Sir Thomas Lipton Hampton Roads

Murphy Beats Corbett In Six Rounds In Philadelphia

Tommy Murphy defeated Young Corbett in six rounds in Philadelphia. boxing observers say a powered punch could have produced a knockout, while Murphy’s speed and judgment left Corbett at a disadvantage. The piece also notes Philadelphia Jack O’Brien’s potential bout with Joe Gans and discusses baseball manager Donahue’s Washington prospects amid broader sports chatter.

Washington Port New York Tommy Murphy Young Corbett Murphy Denver Corbett McGovern

Jabs and Counters Amid Boxing Plans and Personal News

Thomas Downey, Jake Kilrain’s former trainer, died in Nashua New Hampshire. Philadelphia Jock O’Brien vows to travel to England to secure a twenty round bout purse with Gunner Mott through London manager Hatton. Also reports Britt’s engagement to Miss Neva Aymar of Ned Weyburn’s Rain Deer company.

Thomas Downey Jake Kilrain John J. Bullivan Nashua N. H Matchnicker McCarey Pacific Athletic Club Los Angeles Cal al Kaufmann California Philadelphia Jock O'Brien England Hattitson National Sporting Club of London Benedicts Jansen Edward Britet Britt Misa Neva Aymar Ned Weyburn

Magasy McGraw A Hero in Runaway Carriage Rescue

Giants star McGraw earns hero praise in Southern California after leaping from a careening carriage on Fourth and Spring to seize the reins and stop a runaway team. He dragged through mud for two blocks to halt the horses and save his wife and Mrs. B J Weller of New York. Witnesses cheered as the carriage finally halted and safety was restored.

Washington Post Los Angeles Cal Maneger “Magasy McGraw New York Southern California B. J. Weller Fourth Spring Streets Frank Dean Dean

Carney May Lead Trenton Tri State Club

The next National Association meeting will be in New York in October. Tor McDermott of Fall River is to manage the Scranton club next year and Jack Carney will manage the new Trenton Tri State League club. Pitcher Corridon, bought by Wilharesport for 500 dollars and then sold to Cincinnati for 4,000, may return to the Philadelphia Nationals.

Washington Post New York National Association Tor McDermott Fall River Scranton Jack Carney Trenton Corridon Wilharesport Williamsport Cincinnati Philadelphia Nationals

Echoes of the Diamond and Baseball Fringes in Chicago and Uniontown

A collage of baseball notes and rumors from Chicago to Uniontown. Offers for players and management moves surface, including Johnny Kitog and Charley Murphy, bonuses for twenty-win pitchers, Lew McAllister as Buffalo manager, and Lindsay pursued by Bt Paul. A blind owner William McCormick allegedly owns a top U S league club.

Patsy Donovan Nolo Phelps Johnny Kitog Barner Dreyfuss Mace Charley Murphy Chicago Cubs Chicago Cleveland Joss, Rhodes Heey Yast Saxon Lew McAllister Buffalo George Smith George Teaxa Paul Lindsay Detroit Tigers Rosman Sacher Beasball United States William McCormick Uniontown Billy Lush Yale Lush Charley Cotalekey Pop Anson Charley Murphy National Commission Arthur Stein Allopas Pa)sem Arthur Sys

Outlaws Win Cities Atlantic League Rebels

The National Association grants Wilmington and Trenton to former outlaws as the Atlantic League pushes to operate independently with eight clubs planned including Easton Elizabeth Newark Paterson. A salary cap is set by each league and ineligible players may enter the Tri-State League. A post season board will govern cross league games.

Young Circuit Washington Post New York Tri-State National Board of Arbitration National Association Wilmington Trenton Outlaws Williamsport York Altoona Lancaster Johnstown Harrisburg New Jersey Delaware Atlantic League National Board Prent Withington Chester Pottsville Allentown Reading Atlantic Philadelphia National ‘Board Board of Control San Francisco

Cantillon Hunt Nets Talks on Boston Players

John I. Taylor president of the Boston Americans met Ban Johnson in San Francisco and discussed baseball matters with Joe Cantillon. Taylor expressed a desire to secure Hildebrand, the Washington pitcher, and planned to begin contract talks for next season. Comiskey Cantillon and companions left for Helena to join a hunting and fishing trip aboard the steamer White Sox.

Washington Post Chicago John I. Taylor Boston Americans San Francisco Ban Johnson Taylor Joe Cantillon Nationals Hildebrand Washington Charles Comiskey Cantillon Helena Ark White Sox

Sebring Denied Reinstatement By Baseball Commission

Cincinnati January 10 Chairman Herrmann of the national baseball commission said James Sebring’s petition for reinstatement to good standing will be refused. Sebring cannot play with any organized team outside the Tri-State League in Pennsylvania. He remains under contract to the Chicago National League Club for two more years but may not join the club.

Cincinnati Herrmann National Baseball Commission James Sebring Sebring Pennsylvania Chicago

Belliter's Team Strengthens For Marquette League Bid

Belliter's Team Be Strong manager squainy nester of the Trinity Bageball Club in the Marquette League has strengthened the squad since last season and is said to be making a strong bid for the flag. The league will meet soon to draw up the 18% season schedule and the following players have been secured: O'Brien Kraft Donohue Sullivan Burch Kelly Harris Sebastian Gross Keane Kearns Donoven W Morris. Crosius May Quit Game to Start Connecticut Business. Fred Crolius, former Lancaster outlaw club manager, reportedly will quit baseball to pursue a business venture in Connecticut. He was among players tied to breaking the reserve clause and has been awarded to the Montreal Club of the Eastern League.

Chick Thomas Central High School Benton University of Pennsylvania Donovan and Welker Business Belmont Athletic Club Baltimore Tech Meat Ruxell Inmaculata Mfr Boornstein Zannelli Furmage Y M Coa Martin Marcer Camphen Fa Achool Unis City Manuel Zannekt Battog Business High School Convention Hall Washington Red” Donohue Red New York Globe Red’ Donahue Donahue Philadelphia Ban Johnson Charlie Somers Cantillion Johnson Somers Jake Stahl Detroit Squainy Nester Trinity Bageball Club Marquette League O'Brien Kraft Donohue Sullivan Burch Kelly Harris Sebastian Gross Keane Kearns Donoven W. Morris Crosius Geme Washington Post Fred Crolius Lancaster Bag Wts Connecticut Croliuss Montreal

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