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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
26
Racing column by J Ed Grillo reviews entries and odds for a crowded program. Notable horses and riders from Chicago to New Orleans are listed, with performance angles and potential bets. The piece mixes detailed horse names with race contexts and betting suggestions in a brisk, local tone.
A fragmented report notes Lowe named coach at Western University of Pennsylvania amid horse racing results and team contracts. It mentions baseball coaching moves, releases among league clubs, and Harvard relay selections for a forthcoming meet.
Jockey Notter rode four winners including Land Breeze and Carthage in a busy program at City Park New Orleans. Notter also scored on Knight of Ivanhoe while Fete led a group of young horses to victory. Carlos Logan and Morning Light were notable in the day's events with several horses unplaced or failing to contend.
Walter Miller rode Blameless to victory in the Breeding Bureaus Stakes second race at Santa Anita Park amid a six-race program. Chestnut Rider Bullman guided Anres to second by lengths, with multiple horses like Lydia Wroneman and Burneleite also recording wins across the card.
Jockeys contest the turf as Notter bids, Carthage misfires under pressure. Archibald faces questions over the ride on St. Velma while Land Breeze Up delivers strong calculations in the frame.
A garbled race card reports the first race won by Shenandoah at 6 to 2 over Treasure Seeker who was second. Other results include Captain Burnett placing second in the fourth race, Woltvillg winning the fifth at 12 to 1, and Ovelondo taking the sixth at 6 to 3 with Noodlight third.
The Departmental League approved a May 4 start for the season. Eight games weekly include three double headers and no Saturday games. All contests will be at White Lot grounds. Thirteen laws were reviewed with changes suggested. Strong departmental interest is noted.
Oakland daily program notes Phil Igoe shocks with a fourth race victory at odds of 3 to 1 His win came on the rail as Herodotus faded Capt Burnett took second ahead of Herodotus Wolfville captured the fifth race at 12 to 1 The card lists six furlongs selling Harvest 37 and other runners including Dinetbutor Sherman Memphis and Em Gertie in a crowded field.
Arthur Irwin, famed baseball man and former Phillies manager, is negotiating for the University of Pennsylvania coaching post. Ratification by the faculty athletic committee is the final step. Irwin’s Penn teams would mirror his early 1900s triumphs, with his instructional leadership guiding indoor practice next month.
In a hard fought National Athletic Club match McFarland outpointed Loughery after a late rally. Loughery delivered solid blows through rounds four and five but McFarland's stronger finish, including an array of uppercuts, carried him to victory as the crowd surged with each tense exchange. Syracuse U cancels Southern trip replacing Georgetown game. Capron Cadets vs Shamrocks billed at National Guard Armory.
A 1920s Virginia football column argues alumni coaches may not fit the program. It defends gifted preparations, notes Virginia alumni often lack real football experience, and weighs the impact of outside coaches versus homegrown leaders for stronger teams.
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Reduced prices now in effect bring Parker Bridget distinctive garments down to levels for the mediocre sort. Local shoppers gain on winter suits and overcoats as sale prices apply now.
Oscar De Wolf Randolph argues the alumni system weakens faculty control and hurts athletic excellence while praising the 1907 team and coach for fostering stronger college spirit. He urges the advisory board to consider returning to the old plan if needed.
The Federal indoor games at Convention Hall on February 16 expect at least forty relay teams across various classes. Trials for the Washington intercity team against Baltimore may be held February 8 or 10, with finalists eligible for club colleges or schools. World champion Marlin Sheridan and American hammer champ Matt McGrath headline a special three-jump event. Local contenders include Thrall Cartmell and others. entries close February 7 with 70 percent turnout noted.
Swarthmore rejects offers and contemplates a year with Princeton in October. Pennsylvanian, Gettysburg, Villanova, and Lafayette are mentioned with dates across October to November as Swarthmore’s schedule shifts and potential rivals include Cornell, Dartmouth and Michigan. A separate Michigan case involves Coach Yost in a civil suit over royalties and a book deal.
Danville Virginia January 2 The six managers in the Virginia State League are complete with Bob Stafford elected and signed to manage the local organization for 1908 All clubs except Danville had already secured other managers Stafford lives in Oak Ridge North Carolina and is known as an experienced baseball head He will immediately begin organizing a team for the locals.
New York reports James H Rourke once a fierce Brotherhood leader now pushes a rule to ban players who jumped contracts to the Players League. Ty Cobb’s three year terms face scrutiny as Navin defends salary fairness while Criger and Driscoll set up cross Atlantic match plans with Moran.
Princeton notes reveal Mierer, a former Incelon slar and current National League player, will coach the Tiger baseball team. The move, welcomed as a good omen, follows his recent professional tenure with the Pittsburgh Nationals and his playing record against Princeton for his college team.
At a Carolinas Baseball League meeting in Raleigh discussions focused on adding a sixth town to the Six Ram circuit. Raleigh and Winston NC were named applicants with President Ho Wenrn to decide soon. Players wore white home uniforms and color on the road. Also noted were applications for the upcoming season. Bender and Powers signed with Philadelphia with Connie Ma signing contracts as a key Indians catcher battery.
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