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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1908

Page

8

Walcott and Hackenschmidt in Big London Defeat

London January 30 George Hackenschmidt world champion wrestler easily defeated Joe Rogers in a two fall to none contest for the title at Oxford. The match drew a packed crowd as Hackenschmidt seized the opening lead, then dominated Rogers in the second fall to claim the championship before the enthusiastic audience.

Washington Post London George Hackenschmidt Joe Rogers Challen Osford Muskelty Ian Lien Hackensehmdt Rogers Wackengchmidt United States Frank Gotch Oxford Noor Hackenachmidt Gene Roger Hrekenschmidt Hogers Hackenschmidt Sturt Matety

New Games on Schedule Comore Mag Tan Phe Baseball

Comore and Mag Tan Phe schedule baseball games with Livierd Wem ter the Srei Tagatari Leaner feariht Tw Peay anus Tete. Many entries list venues such as New York, Cambridge, and Prince oho with dates in May and April. Several games include Georgetowp and Murdlacht, with schedules extending into June and July.

Comore Georgetowp Anayoilis Wheatbarols Wastington Cambridge York Cheng UL

Montreal Will Retains Franchise

Reported management details show Montreal retaining its sports franchise and transfer terms under discussion. Authorities and team officials, including Powers and Parren, advance formal covenants for the transfer while confirming ongoing negotiations with New York area interests and related clubs.

Montreal Monlrest Ose Din Dbs Frorehise Tenis Stuid Favaner Irenk Parren Aniechim Aya Aentin Fontieh Smale Caner Arnaklyn

Fourth Class Men Victors In Naval Academy Contest

Fourth class beat the first team 20 to 10 in the interclass baseball series at the Naval Academy. A preliminary game saw the third class defeat the second class. The report notes the Annapolis event occurred this afternoon with the fourth class securing the win.

Vistors SyBcla Annapolis Mia Jao Basier Fall Naval Academy Clase Fist Py Stons

Boxing notes and boxing men mix with track meet chatter

Sporting Sidelights surveys boxing figures and manager talk alongside a track meet scene. Mentions Batling Nelson, Jack Clifford, Charley Comiskey, Uncle Cyrus Young, and Ty Cobb era buzz. Notes financial strings and Detroit sports figures with scattered rumors and commentary.

Nichols Signs Contract With Athletics for Next Season

Special to The Washington Post Boyds MG Jan 2 Simon Nichols last season's shortstop for the Philadelphia Athletics has signed his contract for the coming season with an advance of salary. He will join the team in Washington or Baltimore February 3 to start a practice trip. they begin in New Orleans the week after Mardi Gras. Nichols looks forward to the season and the team plans a Southbound trip with high hopes.

Washington Mienols

Cryptic Names From A Fragmented Racing Card

A garbled OCR fragment lists many oddly named horses and people such as Lady Vincent Halhard Heb Los Angles Phalant and King Wilds alongside places Oakland and San Git. The text reads like a disordered racing or listings page with numerous misspellings and unclear context. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.

Pinion Maiden Rage French Cape Triumphs Over Envoy

Pinion’s maiden wins as French Cape defeats Envoy who was expected to excel. Latter reputed best but caught napping at the post. P T Hayes drives Parti culaire to a good finish in sixth Rice at 20 to 1.

T. P. Hayes

Winners at New Orleans City Park races produce exciting finishes

In New Orleans City Park the weather varied but racing thrilled spectators. Fifteen two year olds contested the first race with Pinion favored. the favorite broke early and won easily while Dr Araistrons and Roseburg 41 followed in the money and the rest trailed.

Apecia Washington Post New Orleans Jan City Park Jorkey Moller Pinion Ieldio

Racing Notes From New Orleans Meet Include Close Finishes

The New Orleans racing program featured seven furlongs firsthand as drivers battled for honors. Morning Glory led a strong field in the city’s top outfit, with Linetangiag and Gracchus among others in close contention. Notter, Reid, and Toddington swapped places in several races, while Rex and Gold Proof posted notable finishes.

Distinctive January Clearance Garments For Men

Included in this annual clearance sale is our highest type of clothing for man and young man. Cutaway and Prince Albert coats and vests featured. Full dress and tuxedos excluded. Prices range from $50 garments at $37.50 down to $12 garments at $9.00.

Art of Man Prince Albert

Morning Glories Lead in Three Bowling Games Series

Five men display excellent bowling in three games to roll 2 843 pins for the series. Morris and No Yo keep in. Class A doubles see Campbell and Toboldi with Crist and O'Donnell dropping out of the select class.

Morris No Yo Campbell Toboldi Crist O'Donnell

Wildly Jumbled Trials of Four Players and Mixed Teams

Fragmentary list of names and pairings from a sports page. Mentions singles, doubles, five man teams, tactics, and various players such as Hedrick, Field, and O’Donnel. Context suggests a published results or event notes with incomplete entries.

Attotto Pla Stock Duadteny Ae ‘Lemmons Rivet Lona Asta -Ba P.O. Oapaenree Caldwel Giodman Felmerdella Lard Miler Hoag War R. Bowman Watt Tiekner Und Nelen Waisn Uueke Hartson Estex Norboel Jones J. Wan Bhormekern Ian Bas Shennard Syd Hy Smit Smuiwon Ahd Dietrieh Beeen del Herder Sss Essvesves Ing von Svor

Mixed Racing Card With Time Marks and Finish Placings

The page lists race results with times and placements for several events. Notable details include third place for B tot and entries such as Uncle Henry and Pro-Ife in earlier races, followed by a fourth race showing Frankewit ter and Lieara in close contention. Additional notes reference Alt Right and Joate Wheeler in selling races, and final lines mention entries like Bell Chamber and Bonnie Prince Charlie with time markers.

Vavjean la Reina Hiniov J. H. Reed Diewdonis Wexford Arrobury Wil Bawin Fryer Ale Musgrave Joate Wheeler Schilliagy Bannnogence Buxton Fime Salling Galewort Slso Ray Reuben Schilling Aunt Patty Dogan Bell Chamber Bazil Bonnie Prince Charlie Jillette Galton Josta Salgran

MAY REINSTATE SHEPPARD MOTIVE FLOWS FOR INDOOR RUNNER

Philadelphia dispatch reports Melvic Sheppard, the American indoor champion, seeks reinstatement after suspension by the Middle Atlantic Association for fouling Penn’s Guy Haskins. The registration committee, chaired by Dr Chadwick, plans to decide tomorrow afternoon. Supporters argue reinstatement maintains public faith. opponents warn against undermining meets. The committee members are Dickson, Cox, Starter, and Chadwick.

The Washington Post Philadelphia Melvic Sheppard Hks Registration Commission of the Middle Atlantic Association Guy Hankins University of Pennsylvania Chadwick Sheppard Haskins Fey Oaly Middle Atllantic Association Difckeon Cox Startert Chadowick Arid

Sewall Backers Fail at Santa Anita Park

Unclear card details show Sewall backers losing as Carman's Golden Shore is defeated by Uncle Henry in the third race at Santa Anita Park. Races include references to Port Mahone and Copper Prince with uncertain times and entrants, indicating a chaotic, partial OCR of a horse racing result list from Los Angeles California dated January 40.

Los Angles Cal Santa Anita Park Carman Golden Shore Wag Uncle Henry Sumyartes Mack-Pite Furkony Griftamy Lakeview Metatyre Port Mahone Goldneaini Artie Ripes Joseph Sombre James Avion George Bruaes Mayfair Alcorao

Waddell Sued for Divorce by Wife Over Pitcher’s Absence

Special to The Waking!2n Pest Philadelphia reports Rube Waddell, eccentric Athletics pitcher, sued for divorce as Mrs. Waddell claims desertion and neglect. She has pursued support actions in Philadelphia and Camden, but has seen prior cases fade as Waddell remains with his wife. He reportedly says he forgot he had a wife and has disappeared.

Sheene Philadelphia Rube Waddell Athletics Rube

Loughlin Beats Nichols In Piney Woods Open Scramble

Raleigh reports opening golf match at Piney Woods Links between Gilbert Nichols and Marty O Loughlin of Southern Pines. O Loughlin, who has defeated Varden on tour, won one up with a 75. Nichols also 75. Record broken as O Loughlin leads local golf week. Williams wins roller skating preliminary in Pittsburgh city event.

Raleigh W. C Piney Woods Gale Links Southern Pines Gilbert Nichols Varden Marty CG Loughlin Southern Pinester € Club Nichols O'Loughlin Willisma Pittsburg Charles Wiliams Cambridge Mass Charles Williams Clarence Hamilton Boston Jeg Gendron

Milwaukee Eyes Three for Roth Trade in Talks

Special to Tar Washington Test reports Milwaukee seeks three Washington players including catcher Frank Roth in exchange for Roth. Owner Havenor, Cantillion, and Thomas Noyes met in Chicago and may seal the deal if both sides agree on Mike Wallace, Smith, and one pitcher for Roth. Negotiations paused but could resume after Havenor returns from training grounds.

Washington Milwaukee Wis Frank Roth Havenor Chicago Jos Cantilion Waah- Jagten Slub Thomas Noyes California Cantilion Roth Havenor Fe Mike Wallace Smith Witcher Haivenor Wit

Promoter in Court as Steamship Firms Face Receivership

In New York and Maine, a petition seeks a receiver for Consolidated Steamship Company amid mounting debt. The action, tied to Eastern and Metropolitan lines, follows claims of $1.35 million and $3.85 million floating indebtedness, linked to Charles Morse’s expansion plan. Proceedings may trigger broader court actions in Portland, Me., and New York.

New York Maine Consolidated Steamship Company Clyde Mallory Porto Ries Cuba Metropolitan and Western Steamship Companies United States Circuit Court Portland William A. Muller Arlington Mass Consolidated Hastern Metropolitan Steamship Companies Muller Berwind-Waite Coal Company Iis Eastern Steamship Company Comany United States Court Consolidated Streamship Company Charles W. Morse Mr. Morse Wall Street EB. J. Berwind Berwind-White Coal Company H.R. Mallory WH. P. Booth W. H. Granberg A. W. Krech Jen Stone Henry Hornbrawer Boston William T. Cobb Rockland Consolidated Steamship Commans Old Colony Trust Company City Routiache Trust Company

Bank receiver appointed as New Amsterdam National Bank closes

National Bank Examiner Channes Hanna named temporary receiver for New Amsterdam National Bank amid bank suspensions in New York. Metropolitan Opera funds and other accounts face limbo as checks remain unpaid. Examination by State bank examiners begins to decide whether Mechanics and Traders Bank will be placed in receivership or reopen.

Saeylat Weantmaton New York National Bank Examiner Channes Hanna National Bank of Nort America New Amsterdam National Bank Viga Hemerich Broaiwary Metropolitan Opera Company Metropolitan Opera Company David A. Aullivan State Bank Clark Willams

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