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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
8
Mertz and Mertz Co. at 906 F Street feature in a sporting comment noting the Easy for Fat Men team. The item highlights local business involvement in a community sports scene with period tone.
From New Orleans racing page Temaceo driven by Notter wins the Tulane selling Stakes and the six furlong handicap, Angelus second, Sally Preston third. Lens with Notter barely prevails in the six furlong bout as Angelus and other rivals crowd first turn. The card also notes Dunkpin results and listed distances.
Scratched Edwin Gum wins varied races across a lengthy program. First race featured Selting couturtt course Amila over 6 furlongs with Bee f dro andle second, Selina Sea Air silver Wedding Meads Ya 3anana Possetta and Tan. Second race saw Apto Oro win at 30 to 1 with Yolo 98 in second and Parole Aliee Collins chartes Hodges Prince Ormonde Achmorer and Ten Full also running. Third race selling six furlongs saw Captain furner win at 10% with Amport second and Tol third. Fourth race San Sablo Handicap one mile and a sixteenth produced Johnny Ione first, Northwest second, Tma third. Fifth race selling one mile and seventy yards had Milmont second and Warning third. Sixth race purse seven furlongs Raleigh inglees 60 to 1 saw Cloyne win with St Avon second and Grean Goods third. Additional runners included Husky, Los Angeleno, Excitement Row, Light Wilkow, and other names.
The listing outlines race cards with multiple horses per race, detailing entries, weights, jockeys, and purses across six events. It includes horse names such as The Sticker, Cuben Boy, Porntanga, Mirap, and more, with various weights and identifiers for each competing horse.
An auction note from Pittsburg reports Trampfast, winner of the two year old division in the 1507 Kentucky Futurity, has been sold by Joseph Shea to L O Brown of Delavinll for 2006. The mare ships to Terre Haute and a California trip is advertised with travel routes offered by the Chicago Union Pacific line.
Virginia athletes využed ideal weather for an open-air workout near Charlottesville. The mile relay impressed while Rector Davidson and teammates prepared for Saturday's George Washington meet. Events planned include sprints, quarter and half miles, mile, pole vault, high jump, and hurdles with several runners and throwers aiming for strong showings.
MCA juniors defeated Co D 1 ag by 103 to 44 in a gymnasium game. The young team showed passing and shooting strengths led by Forrester Wetzel and Kelane Cameron. lineups included Fumage Tight forward, Wetzel left forward, Kudl and Wetzel at forward, Hildreth More Bure Parmeter Stichte. Precine Meisel among others.
Notter’s Clever Ride Angelus places second in a crowded field after a sharp swing from Notter. Gelding B. & C. misses chance. Long odds 4 to 1, Barely beats Al Muller in the secondary feature.
The document lists Princeton baseball games with dates and opponents including Yale Harvard Williams Amherst and Penn. It shows matches at Princeton and various venues from January through June with multiple locations such as New York and Philadelphia. The text covers a busy schedule featuring Atlantic Coast Conference style opponents and a sequence of weekend games across spring.
The Royals meet the Cruk Trons of Billimore at tenpins on the royal alky4. Likely local players Mirsial Spiers Shaeffer Tabaldi Campbell and three Bruegger in the lineup. After games, doubles and matches between Washington men and visitors John Ganzel signings noted.
Interest in the second annual bowling tournament opening at Palace Alleys grows as entries flow to Secretary Devo Lt. Meyers urges minimal team and doubles entries. Entries must reach the tournament committee by 12 o’clock tonight. A meeting of the association delegates is urged at Palace Alleys as Cin tinnati rowing delegates are elected and other business proceeds.
Cleveland Dio reports Charley Smith, famed American League pitcher last season, has refused Washington's offer of five thousand dollars for three years. He says he deserves more and is holding out. Smith, known for losses caused by lack of run support, won eleven games and lost twenty one. He expects Washington to improve and finish higher than in 1907.
Los Angeles notes Magazine 5 wins the $1000 handicap at Santa Anita Park, setting a fast pace to edge Creston as Rose Gal tires late. Multiple events feature favorites winning. six-furlong Duke of Bridgewater leads Harcourt in a 1 to 2 finish, with tight margins across the card and several runners listed.
Parker Bridget garments touted as best ready-to-wear with Winter Overcoats and suits in blue and black Aly Cutaway Prince Albert Coats and Vests. Full dress and Toronto suits not included. Lauderbaudgill Co.
In the six and one half furlong race several horses ran showing Aunt Polly as winner with 9 to 1 odds, followed by Tea Creas in second and Marlon Rosa in third. Other runners included Invictus, Mary Candlemas, Pay Me Tea Row, Prestolus, Sixih Race Five and many more as listed in the chaotic OCR recap.
President Comiskey plans a record traveling spring training tour for the Chicago White Sox. Six-car charter leaves Chicago for Los Angeles February 29 with sixty travelers, then exhibition games across California and the Far West before two squads travel separately to finish in Chicago by April.
Joe Gantillon Washington manager signs Bert Keeley a crack local semi pro pitcher for 1908 Keeley has been mainstay of the Gunthers and West End club and left Notre Dame after being recognized as a top college hearer in the West
Ty Cobb asks $5000 for three seasons and medical pay protection, signaling he will not sign unless terms meet his demand. Navin says some players signed for about $2500 yearly. Cobb remains the holdout while Schaefer, Jones, Summers and others reportedly sign with Detroit.
Robert Boyd Burch of Cincinnati, class of 1409, was chosen captain of Yale football for next season after a delayed vote due to Tad Jones illness. Burch, first substitute to lead the Yale eleven, starred as end, rush, half back, and was Yale's best quarter mile runner. he also led the grand march at the junior promenade.
The Canton and Central Baseball League dispute over Canton interests was settled after an injunction blocked streaming to the league. A compromise substituted Wor sby Zareavilik for Cx 91m and the league bought Canton interests. Canton withdraws 13 guy or set and can join the Pennsylvania League. a schedule meeting is set this afternoon. Bademeier, Canton's manager, has been sold to Danton and will manage that team this season.
Great chess player from Austria Hungary, now in the United States, will appear at the Washington Chess Club this evening at 8 o'clock. The renowned visitor, one of the world’s leading players, will play multiple games in a rigorous exhibition tourney. Local players and the public are invited to witness the event.
Joe Ullman a noted New York to California sports figure and bookmaker died in Amityville Long Island after brain trouble. Detroit Midh Jan 22 reports Windsor track owner president Hendrie doubts 86 day racing at Fort Erie. Windsor may still host 18 day meet starting August 9 but date conflicts loom. Wade Wolfe square off in billiards practice for 10 point match. Quakers beat Dartmouth 36 to 1 in Philadelphia, fast play highlighted by Pennywhania.
A collage of 1920s sports vignettes notes baseball players like Rube Waddell and Wille Keeler pursuing jobs with jockeying teams while golf, boxing, and chess receive playful coverage. It hints at spring training, season previews, and athletes juggling fame, finances, and nerves as fans anticipate events across multiple sports.
New York January 22 ER Thomas senior sent the late Gen Sam Thomas once the partner of Thomas F Rianiebert to make a settlement. Twenty five banks and trust companies are interested. The Thomases with Augustus Henze and Charles W Morse were central figures around which last October’s financial crisis revolved. A committee of banks was appointed yesterday and Mr Thomas pledged cooperation and access to his books for investigation. A report that he would aid her non and help settle circulated in banking circles.
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