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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1907
Page
12
Opposition rises over the Jamestown James River course for the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen regatta. Critics fear winds and choppy waters render Virginia’s site unsafe for scientific shell rowing, while supporters argue one rough day a week is not ruinous and point to the exposition as incentive.
Lancaster sources report Lancaster Tri-State team hopes Frederick Crosius will join as a player next year even if he declines to manage again. Durham is the only reserve on a paid list, with a proposed 350 offer to secure his services amid a dispute over Foster promising a quick settlement.
Kid McCoy, former pugilist, was floored in a three round friendly match in Hot Springs Arkansas. J A Ford, a husky Texan, forced a decisive exchange with a left to the ribs and a right to the jaw. An attempt will be made to arrange a rematch during the upcoming race meeting.
William T. Reid Jr will leave Harvard soon and J. F. Farley, ex football coach in 1902, is named to succeed Reid on the football rules committee as Harvard considers reconstructing its football management. Farley departs for California within two weeks to resume duties, having held broad powers as Crimson head coach.
Williamsport delegates to Tren ton New Jersey on February 1 push for a high salary limit to attract top talent. Local club directors urge generous terms to maintain the quality of players and satisfy their preferences.
Oxnard Horse arrivals swell Benning stable to twenty two as Douro and other noted thoroughbreds join field. Trainers Daly and Breckinridge prepare jumpers from Hy perion to Proposer with Sunday visitors watching brisk gallops amid light snow.
Dozens of names drift through this fragmentary column: Fair Grouna Bellee Robywick Hazel M Pentagon Balt Echodale Excitement Dargin Mik Mamie Algoling De Bruit Matadoy Wentern Clifton Forge Bov t Ask Me Chayon The Englishmen Honeful Rogel Breeze Dete Strome Oakland Raconteur Billy Watkins Irish Mike Alion Garey Cr itigano exces Joshl liver Sue Martinmes Delagon J Ascot Wash entry Coriune M The Mist San Fara Saluride Cuundestins Jotsama Josse s Jewel Lord Stanhops Arimo Lashata Maraban Sty Ben Vinton Melt Sat Shortstop Turner. It also notes catcher Berry, who may marry a Richmond first baseman’s widow Deal of Cincinnati, and Curtis a strong Milwaukee pitcher overlooked for Washington. The passage blends names, teams, and motion about 1906 batting averages and keeper pitchers.
In Cleveland, six long time fans grouped around two tables to pick a greatest nine from baseball history. Each member chose players by position, resulting in a list including Radbourn Clarkson Plicher Russo Mathewson Waddell Kelly Ewing and many more. Lajoie is hailed as the best second baseman with only one dissenter.
London January 27 Battling Nelson has joined the striking music hall employees and refused to perform at the Holborn Empire amid the strike. He earns £450 weekly and would forfeit £5,000 if he performs in an affected hall, choosing not to be labeled a scab. The Holborn Empire had advertised his engagement with large posters declaring him held in reserve for a strike.
Promoters announce a slate of bouts from February 1 in Cincinnati featuring Jack Langdon vs Gus Bozensh in a ten rounder and Billy Ryan of Syracuse facing Yeromy Lowe, with several other matchups set for Baltimore Philadelphia and Los Angeles cards amid weight class notes and gate guarantees.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a teased anecdote about a christened baby named Thomas and mugs engraved with Tom, noting that every mug bearing Tom also bore Jerry, suggesting twins in jest.
Readers seek details on wagering heads, jockeys and trainers, with questions about Burien O Neill, St Valentine, and one best bet profitability. The column cites weights for Corbett, McGovern, Attell, Murphy, Herman, and West, plus queries on Rev John McElroy death year and a five handed euchre card count.
Eighteen horses nominated for this year’s Kentucky Derby. Salvidere may run if Madden consents, with strong odds if he starts. Others include Jack Atkin and Tony Faust from Barney & Schreiber, Catherine M. from Ed Corrigan, Ben Flag from Fred Cook, Alan Dale from Rome Resnes, Hromobal Triumphant and Clamor from James R Keene, Hold Fast favored by Elmer Bailey, and Old Honesty’s Suburban Handicap entry controversy involving A J Gorey. Also notes Cyclone Johnny Thompson warns of crooked-match tactics and Tommy Burns hired to ride for the German Emperor in France. Henry M. Ziegler plans a breeding bureau in Ohio to boost American-bred horses.
Memphis January 7. Entries close tomorrow for ten stakes at Montgomery Park in a twenty one day meeting from April fifteenth to May eighth announced by Memphis Jockey Club. Local turfmen expect Tennessee racing to come under a state racing commission. Stakes totals include Geaton Hole Stakes one thousand nine added for two year old colts and geldings Ardelle Stakes one thousand added for two year old fillies Memphis Stakes five furlongs one thousand four eighty added Montgomery Handicap two thousand eight hundred added mile and a sixteenth etc. Hotel Gayoso Stakes one thousand added for three year olds and up seven furlongs. Tennessee Derby three thousand added mile and eighth Tennessee Cake one thousand added foals of 1904 seven furlongs. Cotton Steeplechase Stakes one thousand added about no miles overnight handicaps under four hundred and nine dollars.
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