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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
31
Bookmakers face possible prison terms as Sweet Marie Wins by a length in the Brighton Beach handicap. Mier rides the 5 to 1 shot through a crossing lane to lead Fiorence IT at 10 to 1, while Waters Groops takes a four-length margin in Seepi chase.
Windsor track hosts a busy day as trainers send runners including Foran and Hess with strong entries and betting interest. Brighter Beach and Gey pace early attention while local favorites aim to steady form at home.
Readville July 1 Sweet Marie won the free-for-all trotting race at Bergland Breeders track capturing the first heat. Major Delmar won the third heat after a strong stretch drive while Wilkes Heart finished third in the second heat, with the final placing tight through the last stretch.
Interstellar game notes show Frey Interstate delivering mixed results with several players contributing. Key figures include Baizer and Han phon, who provided timely hits and defensive efforts. The column maps a tight contest, listing innings, standout at bats, and close score details from a long, dense recap of the event.
Kings County grand jury indicts 22 men on bookmaking charges under new anti betting laws. Pleas of not guilty entered, five hundred dollars’ bail posted in each case. Several defendants are noted bookmakers in New York’s Metropolitan area, with appeals possible to test constitutionality of the statute.
The Bethany team defeated the Fifth Baptists 3 to 2 in a sawtooth nine inning game. Key moments included Wrynkoop leadoff actions, Dodd and Zanelli scoring for Bethany, and Taggart holding the Baptists with limited hits. Dodd and Wynkoop sparked late offense as Bethany balanced offense with timely singles and base running.
St Pauls mounted a whirlwind finish to beat St Josephs 9 to 8 in a Marquette League game yesterday. The fast-paced nine inning contest featured strong pitching, late rallies, and several standout hits as St Pauls erased an early deficit and secured the victory on the home diamond.
A fragmented ad claims Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve headaches with no bad side effects or nausea. It says the pill costs little, is sold by druggists, and recommended by Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
A dense listing of horses, trainers, and odds for today’s races. Notable names include Hawks Flight, Bertha, Lora Price, and Mindetx with multiple entries across stakes and maiden events. The card features four year olds and up, with distances around furlongs and multiple top contenders listed for each race.
Case Patten, acquired from Washington weeks ago, was unconditionally released by Boston National. Since signing, his role with Boston faded and he failed to secure a place, with McGuire noting the decision was evident this year.
East Radford defeated Bristol 9 to 4 in a hotly contested match. Radford shifted to a pounding ball game in the fourth quarter, turning a tight contest into a comfortable finish as they pulled away down the stretch.
Woodstock edged Winchester to a tight game with Woodstock scoring by Verger and Vogelsanger. Key plays included strong pitching by Moses and a pivotal home run by Vogelsanger, while Cunningham and Yeager contributed solid defense and timely hits for Woodstock.
Eckington Athletic Club routed Congressional in a Columbia league clash, scoring seven in the first inning and holding on despite errors. Halleh led with three runs as Eckington prevailed 8 to 0, with standout pitching and a late rally by the defense sealing the win.
In a tense game, Trainmen and Shopmen faced off with key players Jenkins Buseh Tescha Meraligh and J nro. contributing in batting and fielding. Sequences included pitchers, catches, and runs with decisive late scoring, underscoring the contest’s close outcome and team efforts.
A garbled report notes funding efforts for the Olympic event and a marathon round in Bond Street with Canadian runners completing the course. It mentions a reception for athletes at Grafran and references Lord Stathcona and a $100 prize, alongside progress at the Stadia and a global focus on the marathon route.
Busy Boy wins two heats in a four day meet on the Jake Fol rotting circuit. Attendance is large as ideal weather favors the event. Purse prizes include 490 and 400 dollars with Maja Firing taking a straight victory and Best time 2 11 3 for the pace races.
Treasury squad defeats Agriculture 12 to 3 in a decisive win as Interstate Commerce also secures a victory in other league play. Ambiguous OCR text mentions multiple teams and scattered results across leagues with limited readable details.
A garbled report recounts drivers on a Pittsburgh excursion from Chicago Springs and nearby towns. Mrs Shirley, Mrs Wy Shirles, and Mr Gutien are noted among participants in a Hower trophy contest with traffic and steering skills highlighted.
Frederice Thamp, owner of the 4 hull yacht Shomrik, seeks new measurement for the Tipton Cup amid protests from Marsa Vir lis orternd de shadee i. The event faces delayed scheduling as a commission reviews the contested times and ratings. Charis Berd Sto sale? retains captaincy claims while Thampson insists on Cup acceptance as protests unfold.
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