This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1907
Page
14
Baum and Rippard toppled Smith and Jones to claim early first place in Spar-rqngh alleys two man duckpin. Scores show Collier Rodler 333 and Adler Deardoff 222 among listed pairings. other teams range from 217 to 228.
Georgetown and George Washington meet at the Y M C A gym tonight at 8 30 for the final District contest of the season to decide the intercollegiate championship. George Washington coach Robey reports all players available except Frospers hospitalized with an operation Fulton Covell a freshman will start Covell in tonight's lineup with Gow facing Migoiteener at right guard.
Preparations completed for the annual American Bowling Congress tournament in St Louis Missouri with twelve new alleys ready. Five man teams bowl tomorrow night at 7 and 9 30 with Sunday relays starting at 1 pm. Events include 61 five man teams 12 four man teams and 1046 individuals while business meetings run through the week and elections occur Thursday.
Cambridge and Oxford rowers wrapped training as Oxford onlookers expect a close race. Cambridge favored at odds of 4 to 1, both crews strong. Cambridge aims to beat the course record of 18 minutes 47 seconds set by Oxford in 1682 and equaled by Cambridge in 1900.
Cornell University beat the University of Pennsylvania four bouts to three in Ithaca. Three wins for Cornell came on points while all Penn victories came by falls. Cornell protested against heavyweight Pike as an ineligible freshman under Penn rules.
New York reports manager McCarry of the Pacific A. C. of Los Angeles has matched featherweight champion Abe Attell and local fighter Kid Solomon for a twenty round title fight likely late May. The bout will feature a 12 pound map stripped before entry and a split of gate receipts near two thirds to Attell and Solomon respectively.
Charles F. Conklin of the Chicago Athletic Association defeated Edward W. Gardner 40 points to 21 in the seventh annual national championship bout, earning second place behind Calvin Demarest. Gardner’s efforts included high runs and a final tie for second, while Demarest took major prizes including the Sevres vase and high run.
Ex Georgetown catcher Bob Cranston signs to coach the Maryland Agricultural College baseball squad for the coming season. Opening game set March 23 at College Park against Fredericksburg College. Thirty candidates compete as Manager Firor and Captain Grason select regulars. Jarrett expected to handle most mound duties. The schedule lists games across Maryland and nearby states with varied colleges and high schools.
A long sports column reports postponements and updates from Washington area athletics. The High Island Canoe Cah event near Hickman & White is moved to Monday. Georgetown baseball candidates prep on the Capitol field with Dodd among hopefuls. Eastern High School begins tryouts with about forty candidates including Dodd. The Washington bowling team, featuring Helmerichs, Land, Hardie, Hess, Myers, and Campbell, heads to St. Louis for a March 17 tournament. Rube Waddell reportedly quits breeball for fishing. J C Ramsey signs to pitch for Wilmington. Also noted is a New York Highlanders win over a Southern club in Atlanta.
In New Orleans on March 15 the racing card offered selling events with few horses. Cobmosa captured the feature, Heart of Hyacinth led by Nicol won an easy third race, and Frank O’Neil’s Royal Breeze finished second to Rappahannock in the fifth. Col. Brady and Sincerity Belle led wins in earlier and later races. other contenders included Mary Morris who finished third in the mile and a quarter, with Iris and Happy Jack also prominent in outcomes.
New Orleans March 1 Judge Post is a strong favorite for the City Park Derby with nine entries in good form. The Burlew ONellts stable appears strongest with Judge Post Sir Toddington and Gild all in top condition. Temaceo and Planute among top rivals, while Yankee Girl and Tileing share betting interest and Frank ONeill on Judge Post adds value. Track improving and expected ideal racing day as the stakes renew at City Park.
At Ascot the day’s races split favorites and outsiders with fine track and weather. First race winner Gold Ledge led at 26 to 1, second Mail and third Jetsam followed. subsequent races named Piquet, Virginia Lorraine, Wandthorpe, Rubinon, Taylor George and Antara with varied results and several runners noted.
In San Francisco on March 15 Rhinestone led the field at Oakland but was bumped and disqualified for fouling Adena and Adrian. Rider Dugan suspended two weeks. Other races report Adena winning the second race and multiple entries finishing with times and placements across seven furlongs to a mile events.
Oaklawn report notes only one favorite winning amid rough riding in the third. Marco fell from Skirvin, not seriously hurt. Races at four and seven furlongs feature Waterfleet and Albert Fir each winning, with Matloona and Ra quest also triumphing in later events.
Capron Cadets defeated Western High School 17 to 14 at the National Guard Armory in a fast league basketball game. Hammerly starred as Capron improved passing and distance ahead of Western. Lineups list Capron players Poseidonis BLE Moyer Robey Barry Jett Ear 43 Hammerly 3 Robey Vannalli Le Duse Pollyhemus 42 Fore Frea Tossex Hammerly 1 Le Duce 2. Referee Mr. Gama. Timerr Kergts Sprague Rob on. Scorer Mr. Hubbard.
The Parker-Bridget establishment promotes a large line of men’s spring suits priced 18, 20, and 25 dollars. It touts worsted fabrics in stripes and checks, fancy bine worsteds and serges, claiming superior fit and style. A great line of spring overcoats is offered at the same prices.
At Benning track trainers sent out horses for strong work despite a heavy spring crowd. Jule Garson William Adllar Hot Springs James Fitzemmons and Thomas B. Doswell stables featured. Multiple workouts listed with times for Scarveld Superstition Charley Doughty Godfather and others.
New York March 16 Following unanimous endorsement of J B Taylor's admission to the Irish American Athletic Club members picked three names for a track and field coach to fill the vacancy left by Ernie Hiertberg who left for the New York A C Taylor the Pennsylvania runner was proposed by Martin Sheridan and Lawson Robertson and was unanimously elected to membership at the same meeting $15 000 was voted for improvements at Celtic Park for the coming outdoor season
Nationals open spring camp in Galveston Texas with cloudy conditions and light pitching drills. Kitson and Graham show promise in first sessions while Blankenship and Falkenberg tune up. Charley Hickman supplies a trader’s tip on fish dinner as players adapt to cooler weather. The squad plans local scrimmage and a Sunday game against the Cardinals in Houston, with Cantillon set to field Patten Falkenberg and Goodwyn.
Reach's Official Guide for 1907 published by the A. J. Reach Company is out edited by Francis C. Richter. The edition is praised as the best handbook yet. Warwick Athletic Club challenges the Yankees and the Fendall Cadets for the city championship.
Joshua Crane Jr a Harvard graduate and national court tennis champion has been named head football coach to replace W T Reid Jr. Parker, Harvard captain, pushed Crane into the job as Reid’s methods are sidelined. Crane plans a new strategy while Yale remains on the old harmonious track. The piece also notes Rowe’s trainer license clash, boxing gains in New York, and Stone’s return to the St. Louis Browns with a near six thousand dollar contract.
Cincinnati Ohio March 6 The national baseball commission denied pitcher Reulbachs free agent claim and ruled his Chicago contract runs three years, binding the Cubs to his services for the full term. Frank Sherman defeated Fred Stewart in the Great Southern pool tournament 150 to 51 and features a rematch tonight as Sherman seeks another win.
Marvin Hart knocks out Harry Rogers in the second round of a twenty round bout in Hot Springs Arkansas. Hart lands a right swing to the jaw to win. Post's Letter Box mentions a letter for Harry Bryan on the sporting editor's desk. Two Killed on Wrecked Train in Meadville Pennsylvania after derailment of freight train No 7%. Engineer K D Logan and a brakeman die. several others injured. Laura Jefferies, 26, bookkeeper for Commonwealth Lumber Company Mohlers WV, struck by a westbound train and killed. Educational Contest entries due by April. back numbers available from publication office.
A local retailer advertises spring hats priced at two dollars, claiming superior value compared with three dollar bonnets. The hat is described as a sharp black felt style with premium appearance, alongside mentions of higher grade options and Stetson agency representation. Also promotes children's spring hats from fifty cents with new effects.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.