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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
8
Fragmentary coverage mentions baseball team discussions and player trades, plus detailed horse race results and selling stakes. Names like Pittsbore, Reds, Leach, and Burns appear, alongside long lists of horses and race outcomes at various tracks, with scattered betting figures and standings.
A Baltimore Pimlico inspection committee led by William M Manley with Samuel Howland Henry J Morris and Joseph B E Widener found the course needing improvements to meet Jockey Club requirements. Jumps height uneven ground and curve issues were noted as top faults. officials pledge prompt action and hope for normal spring dates. The Washington Post will start its second Great Educational Contest January 26 offering twenty six cash prizes totaling 600 dollars with daily illustration naming across about seventy five days.
New Orleans January 21 racing at City Park produced exciting finishes despite rain. J W Puller narrowly missed a double, Profitable won the steeplechase ahead of Sobel Fijing Plover, and Lady Alicia plus Kateline were among the successful favorites. Multiple races featured spirited chases and close outcomes with several favorites failing to place.
Shenandoah triumphs in the fourth race at Oakland with Curriculum second and Marvel Po third. Emma G gains the second race, Yo San placed second while Mima, Cop pit, and others ran in earlier events. Fourth race features Shenandoah and Curriculun in a tight finish, with Prince Brutus and Triumphant among other runners. Sixth race lists Judge Nelson and Tavora in a purse event with Tavora taking top honors.
An advertising note extols Hoods Sarsaparilla as a cure for dyspepsia and related symptoms. It claims the remedy relieves stomach distress between meals, prevents belching and nausea, strengthens digestion, restores appetite, and strengthens the entire system.
In a crowded Liberal track program, Blagg wins the fourth race at 30 to 1, denying Texas Turfman a double victory. Warner Griswell captures the closing event with ease as astre Mayfair and other rivals show mixed form. Finishea driving finishes light in a volatile card with Far Gale and related runners noted in the spillover.
An affidavit filed by American Rowing Association Secretary Fortmeyer states Yale's second eight set a world record in the American Henley regatta last May with a mile and one fifth in 6 minutes 32 seconds. The mark surpasses Cornell varsity’s 6 minutes 38 seconds from 192. The official finish timed were missed due to a press boat obstruction. Yale crew time was later recorded by several Yale men.
Four favorites led the Santa Anita program with Whidden taking the mile handicap at odds of 9 to 20 in Los Angeles. George Davis set a fast pace as Jed stayed close, while Traffic impressed in the maiden with a 6 to 1 finish. Races featured noted runners such as Reuben, Master Lester, Ola, and Renshaw Sunmark in a day of sharp action and shifting odds.
Worcester appears the sole strong challenger as Philadelphia plans to back the Potomacs in the Middle States regatta. The Potomacs expect praise for the American Healey program while Worcester’s course undercuts oarsmen. Boston clubs lag this year, with a new boulevard and unsettled boathouse site delaying arrangements. The Potomacs lack a home. a new house near the Aqueduct Bridge is planned for April.
New York Jan 21 The committees in charge of the schedule for court games have set the racquet championship tournament for Boston Tennis and Racquet courts beginning February. The event features Charles I Sands Joshua Crane Pierre Lorillard Jr and Kingdon Gould among those aiming to defeat Jay Gould. Custace P Miles, who beat Gould for the English championship, has been invited to participate but Gould may not travel abroad this year.
Alfred Shrubb, famed distance runner, plans a return visit to his homeland and will later coach at a major American university. He has defeated top rivals including Frank Canely and will race James Curren, the Scottish champion, in a $1000 match in Boston likely in March.
Engineers to have a team for the United States Engineer Corps baseball season. Only members of Company H may play. Shea named business manager, Dewitt appointed temp captain, Nicholson treasurer. Over thirty candidates expected, a fast team promised. Interested players to contact H W Bell at Washington Barracks.
Kansas City Jan 21 five leading teams in the sux day bicycle race at Convention Hall held at 5 30 pm maintained speeds over twenty one miles an hour and were tied for first on 231 miles. Monroe and Morgan who had ridden solo joined pairing rules and formed a team placing them one lap behind the leaders.
Catcher Street, bound for the Nationals, set a world record by catching in 178 consecutive Pacific Coast League games, surpassing the previous 174. He played for the San Francisco club last year and briefly with Cincinnati before returning to the Coast. he quit at a week’s leave and remains noted for the streak.
Virginia Johns Hopkins and Hatchettites prepare for a two mile George Washington meet at Conventon Halls. Manager Fleming handles a massive entry list for fourteen races including a 30 yard dash and open handicap events with multiple schools and teams set to compete.
Winter coats and suits advertised with steep markdowns on all overcoats and blue or black garments. Prices range from $50 down to $9 for select suits and overcoats, with discounts applying to multiple price tiers but not to full dress tuxedo suits.
The notice lists relay teams and participants from multiple colleges including George Washington University and the University of Virginia, with several names such as I L Kinner, W Neail, E J Horgan, and COC Reeve. It mentions a 1200 yard relay, a one mile event, and various other competitors across institutions, with incomplete name transmission in places.
Solly Weinrib Rochester fouled opponent Farmer Corbett to end a brutal match at Non pareil Athlete Club in Baltimore. After constant punishment to the body and stomach Weinrib quit rounds earlier but was forced to continue by his manager. The referee halted the bout after Weinrib struck below the belt twice in the thirteenth round, awarding Dorbert the decision.
Valley Falls, M0 boxer Bill Papke defeats Walter Stanton of San Francisco in four rounds at the Armory Athletic Association. Stanton dominates early rounds with body and facial blows, Papke answers with looping punches and a late strong finish. Stanton sent to canvas twice. referee stops bout as Papke wins.
Capt Benjamin Parker, a renowned yachting skipper, died in Southampton after a long illness. He sailed the German Emperor’s yacht Meteor and achieved many race wins. In 1899 Lipton hired him to command Shamrock I and later Shamrock II in the America's Cup. In 1902 he traveled to the United States to bring back an American-built yacht for the Emperor.
At a meeting of the Independence Baseball League last night the Metropolitan A C was admitted to membership to fill the vacancy left by Reservoir Freight's withdrawal. A 25-player limit was adopted, and last season's officers were re-elected. A committee of two was appointed to assist creation of an amateur baseball commission. Grounds discussions led to Brookland Oval and McDevitt's field being used again. The Green Leaf Social Club of West Washington formed at 8007 M Street NW with officers Bromley, Henrich, Bitting, and Ruth. Also, a skating rink match race Johnson v Pitman tonight with weekly races on Saturday, and Y M C A boys' basketball vs Fort Myer tonight.
A long running feud in Providence linked to owner splits between Hugh Duffy and Fred Doe threatens the club’s stability. Powers of the Eastern League may compel a compromise to stabilize ownership after failed buyouts and bitter disputes. The turmoil continues as minor league leadership faces pressure from NL figures amid broader league restructuring efforts.
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