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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1907

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2

Yankee Girl Wins City Park Derby Narrowly Over Sir Toddington

Yankee Girl, the second betting choice, surged from behind to edge Sir Toddington in the City Park Derby at one and one quarter miles in New Orleans. Temaces and Judge Post trailed as Yankee Girl closed strong, taking the lead near the stretch and holding on by a length as the field tired. Weather cloudy, track fair. six furlongs and longer races also listed with finishes and odds.

New Orleans Mar Yankee Girl Temaces Sir Teddington Jude Post Sir Coddington Whiting Omething Anish Tiling Sumaries Nicol Zick Abrams Mountain Orderly I. Time Leenomie, Limited Alcor Wor Fizz Lady Mai Telescope Clique Lucy Ring Paxton Amador Ancestor Cond Kace Kara Murphy Dr Retth Pee Accond Estajoy Gaddy Torchella Cell Lites Us Subidor Henry A Sehree Ziophan Cel Liord Joy Lee Alien Prince’ Bon Stag Ket Brigade Cara Dusant Bitterman Drawney Emma O Geneva Mickieton Plo City Park Adasd Yankon Sir Toddington J Hennys Garton Tomacco S.von Misa Leeds Ner von Pasadena Koes Roc Jehu T. Inglis Sally Preston Marvin Atco van von von Chars Ledme Tfi Mountein Rontenue Sherad Afar Ethel Ran James Rfck Toside Tf Caprice Ohzo Prince Brutus Flavigny Rellindion

Mamie Algol Beats Francisco in Thornton Stakes Race

Mamie Algol won the Thornton Stakes after a tight finish with Dee to Leggo and Loa Asseleno racing for the lead. The heavily favored Doctor Leggo faded to third as Mamie Algol surged late to take the prize. the winner's share was 313. The card also lists six supporting races with multiple named horses and riders.

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Pretension's Close Call at Oaklawn Races

Hot Springs Ark March 164 In the feature race at Oaklawn the favorite Pretension narrowly escaped defeat as Beacon Light slipped through on the rail in the stretch but fell just short by a whisker. Four favorites won on a clear fast track with Ghiftey Rossmere and Gig Bow among notable winners in earlier dashes.

Beacon Light China Hot Springs Ark Oaklawn Pretension Aubuchon Ghiftey Rossmere Austin Aunt Hala Foley Rio Pate Swain Matharine Murphy Manchester Hage Atte Corns Moreland Matador Martin Belgonce Sieth Ben Etrang Hose Bart J. Alte

Ascot Today at Los Angeles card features Galt Boot victory

The fourth race over two miles saw Galt Boot take early lead after a steady first mile and a half to win easily. The program included multiple races with payoffs and entries like Gold Spot, Kidwood, and Tony Bonero, with notable finishes and long odds across the card. The meet ran in fine weather as Easy for Gold Spot claimed the spotlight in the latest outcomes.

Los Angeles Ascot Galt Boot Avantellus Booger Red Proton Sister Julia Bruswell Gigann Sunita Tims Aleo Roa Furas Kidwood Boland Viona Perond Tevalt Graud Pine Storssel Table Parting Minnie Lydia Wrouseman Smith Adonis Preston Grand Roman Boy Yellow Kid Alopath Muo Gilpin Madden Russell Caulcap Ross Markle Mayer Cotillion Lile Bakoran Sqven Ftrlanga Tony Bonero Brussels Buna Clerk Fraylt Holand

Miller Wins Shot Put at Baltimore Indoor Meet

Norfolk reports a large indoor track meet at Armory Hall where Boys' Latin School of Baltimore led a field including Maryland, DC, Virginia schools, and the Army and Navy. Miller of Georgetown won the shot put. Lorando of George Washington dominated sprints and middle distances. University of Virginia and George Washington athletes posted top marks.

Washington Norfolk Armory Hall Young Men's Association Seventyfist Virginia Regiment Boys' Latin School of Baltmore Maryland District of Columbia Virginia Army Navy Harrington Berry H. N Cootes U S. A Georgetown University Miller George Washington University of Virginia Randolph Army and Navy Preparatory School Archie Randolph Sterrett George Washington University Lorando Busher Goocae Richmond College Sisshee Benool Tima Hick Shitty Private Brown Ime Stollenwereh Gaincion Western High School Carey St Mary's Athletic Club Hardy M. C. A. Bevond Stollenwerch Latin ‘School Baltimore Hurd Randeiph Brennen Baltimore Athletic Club A. C. Randolph Unialty of Deover Denter Brenton Johns Hopkine Richmond Howitzers Seventy-first Regiment Tim Heed Boys' Latin School Sadler Toya Latin Epom Wilson Baya’ Latin School Jmne

Gallaudet College Baseball Prospects Amid Tryouts at Kendall Green

About twenty candidates reported for practice on Kendall Green in uniform as five teams played. Captain Cooper leads a hopeful group though several players have left. season opens with a game against the Milfes in Annapolis on April and a practice match with St Johns College in Washington at Kendall Green next Saturday. Easter week camping at Great Falls planned. catchers contenders include Horton Holliday Harner and Bell. Infield to be formed from catchers plus Preston Byrne and Hower. outfield expected from Sharp Davis Cranen Townsend. Pitching weakened by Rungell absence with Dillon Holliday O Donnell and Morris relied on. other hopefuls list Underhill B phoneman Schrodel Hiurkart Mosey Kace Batley Wright.

Gallaudet College Kendall Green Matzner Hinch Leitch Maguire McCandless Russel Capt Cooper Milcfes Annapolis S T. John's College Washington Great Fells Catcher’s Coalition Matener Horton Holliday Harner Bell Preston Byrne Hower Sharp Davis Cranen Townsend Rungell Piching Dillon O'Donnell Morris Underhill B Phoneman Schrodel Hiurkart Mosey Kace Batley Wright

Alexandria Athletic Association to Field Nine in Baseball

The Alexandria Athletic Association elected Arthur M. Gray as manager and William W. Welker as assistant manager to field a baseball team this season. The group plans games with District and area teams, with expenses for twelve players covered from Alexandria. Contact Gray at 2 North Fairfax Street or Welker at 111 North Royal Street. The club organized December 15 with 30 members and now boasts 75.

Alexandria Athletic Association Alexandria Arthur M. Gray Menager William W. Welker Manspor Arthur M. Gray North Fairfax Street William Ty. Welker North Royal Street Alexandria Ve

Names List From Park Run Signal Readiness For Monday

A long roster of horse and entrant names is listed as ready for a Monday run at City Park. Notable entries include Frontenac Orbicular Dew of Dawn and Stolen Momentu plus several with uncertain spellings.

Trial Gallops at Benning Track In Fast Session

Slow damp track at Benning curtailed speed but trainers sent horses through stiff workouts. James Blute arrived with twelve horses from Ancot Park, reports list times for many runners including Demund Horace B, Lexngton Pirate Pioneer and Hyperion among others, highlighting mile and three-quarter efforts and sprinting fractions.

Benning James Blute Ancot Park Demund Horace B Phan Lad Hiram Patla Abna May Vervanl Graziallo Merryman Te Lexington Pirate Pioneer RIKA Delphie Bir Wilfred Reidmore Fusilady OLD Guard Boctery Budsts Jack Ayreon Alpenmarchen Bill Hibbs Encore Herblif Bquvigny Sloon Hyperion Darkle Parkville Sheridan Martin Azelina Lord Badge Guesthavss Bound Brook Blember Bilpil False Garter Lady Powell Cederstrome Lackey Willefts Thomond Judge White Marster Workmaid Computer Queethel Rose OF Dawn Berkclay Winchester

New Yorkers Exhibition Feature Philadelphia Indoor Games

Melvin Shap pard of Irish-American Athletic Club New York won the 1,000 yards in 2:23 from scratch at the First Regiment Armory indoor meet in Philadelphia. The Penn two mile relay team of Tewell Plumley Boyle and Taylor beat Haskina Wilcox Jones and Root in 8:29. A Corinthian Yacht Club smoker marked by music and a plan to add a second story at Seventy and Water Streets. Corcoran Cadets forfeited a basketball game in York. Lehigh defeated Manhattan in college basketball.

Philadelphia First Regiment Armory Melvin Shappard Corinthian Yacht Club Club Fa Sevanth Water Streets Columbia and Greater Washington Signor Marconi Washington Yeaaon Aum

Washington Defeats Georgetown in Hard Fought Contest

George Washington University beat Georgetown 26 to 10 at M. G. Gymnasium on St Patrick's Eve. Covell starred as a freshman while Rice and Beichelheimer contributed, and Washington exploited Georgetown's defense to win the first of the series.

George Washington University Georgetown St. Patrick’s M. G. A. Gymnesium Yorktown Rooters George Washington BI Rice

Central Y M C A Defeats Local Washington Team

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore on March 16 reports the Central Y M C A basketball squad defeating the Washington Y M C A quintet in a whirlwind game. The locals showed strong form, taking and widening an early lead through cohesive team play while the Central squad struggled with erratic offense. referee was O W Pumper.

Washington Post Baltimore Central Poaltiong Washington Tett Forwart O W. Pumper

Pass Up Starnagle Case and Durham Free Agent Decision

The national baseball commission ruled Louis Durham a free agent after he claimed he played with Brooklyn late in 1905. A separate Starnagle dispute between Lincoln club and the Tri-State League was referred to the National Association board for adjudication, with Lincoln claiming purchase in 1903 and Tri-State arguing allocation under their agreement.

Pat Powers Cincinnati Ohio National Baseball Commission Louis Durham Durham Brooklyn Starnagle Lincoln Nebr Tri-State League Lincoln Club Washington American League Hem National National Board The National Association For

Yale swimmers prevail at Penney Meet intercollegiate title

Yale wins the Intercollegiate Individual Swimming Championships at Philadelphia on March 16, scoring 40 points. Pennsylvania finishes second with 18, Princeton third with 4. Harvard, Columbia and others do not compete. Wilmington to acquire Vinson. Trenton reports manager Carney closes deal with Wilmington club. Ruelbach signs with Chicago Nationals after holdout.

Ota Eli Philadelphia Yale Pennsylvania Princeton Harvard Columbia Bro Wilmington Vinson Trenton Mar Carney New England States

Bowling Tourney Opens in St Louis Amid Reconstruction

The seventh annual American Bowling Congress tournament opened in the Crescent building with twelve alleys, a 2,000 seat ball, and teams from St. Louis and Kansas City. President Robert Bryson and senior officers officiated as competing squads began play tonight. Top initial scores include Sperteman 2 800 and Lois 2 354 for Kansas City and St Louis entries 2 499 and 2 486 respectively.

St. Louis American Bowling Congress Crescent Kansas City Robert Bryson Indianapolis Vilowa Sperteman Sportsman Lois da Seto St Louis Hreelted

Heels Dominate Bingham School In Season Opener

The Washington Post reports North Carolina Carolina 28 Bingham School medicine 0 in a one sided season opener. Morrow pitched four innings with ten strikeouts while Racy finished strong. Whitaker stole bases and Story lined long hits as Carolina built a 16 run by the eighth.

Washington Post Bingham Boys Varsity Story Whitaker Ree Carolina Bingham Carolina Morrow Racy Rogers Mebane Albright

Virginians Not Strong Three Hits Defeat Woodberry Forrest

Virginia opens its baseball season with a 7 to 1 win over Woodberry Forrest in Charlottesville. Coach Tom Brown’s team shows poor hitting and ragged defense though pitcher Walker allows only three hits. Honaker, standout in football, shines after lineup changes. Scoring by innings omitted.

Epetial Washington Post Charlottesville Virginia Woodberry Forrest Tom Brown Walker Honaker Uttle Yaxan Indians Maddux Pickfors Washington

Baseball Suit Reopened In New Jersey Hearing

The Baltimore baseball club seeks $30 from the Brooklyn club over players sold seven years ago. Judge Fort orders Baltimore to show cause why the judgment should not be set aside and grants 50 days to file a bill of particulars before a meritorious hearing. In other news, the Cleveland Americans won their first spring exhibition game in Macon, defeating the local team 2 to 1.

Hanlon New York Baltimore Baseball Club Brooklyn Baseball Club Jersey City Fort Baltimore Brooklyn Baltmore Club Washington Macon Cleveland Americans Lajoie

Echoes of the Diamond and Baseball Salary Fever

Rumors and shifts dominate early baseball news as Billy Phyle moves from St Louis to Montreal while minor leaguers chase bigger salaries. Howard Buckley signs with Hartford then joins Lancaster. Jimmy Sheckard heads south after signing. Bandon Maertes and Sandow also linked to new clubs. Streets buzz with owners, managers, and umpire moves as Old Guard figures, such as Buck Brine and Ned Henin, are mentioned, amid talk of exhibition games and season setup.

Billy Phyle Glante Montreal St Louis Neware Howard Buckley Hartford Lasesster Club Tri-Atata Lesgua Buckley Chaslay Bandon Maertes Sandow Heston Nationale Laksoanon EM Dlinton Phillies Oleison Nevada Boston Pat Dougherty Jimmy Gehring Palm Beach Barney Dreyfus Pirates Homa Wagner Jerge Burkett Worcester Harry Wolverton Wilterumport Connie Meckta Eta Alenta Pesc Ent Pomibla Giants New Orleans Zimmer Pettingwina Lenean Brannield Gleeson Courtey Dupin Mages Thames Titus Murray Anton Buck Brine John Wart Ned Henin Frank Selez Thers Alan Anid

Nationals Beat Sandcrabs In Galveston Exibition

Washington wins 3 to 1 over the Galveston Sandcrabs in an exhibition that steadies early nerves. Blankenship catches, steals two bases, Falkenberg shows wildness from curve practice, and Goodwin and four twirlers share pitching duties as both teams display improved teamwork and mid season form despite a rough first inning.

Texas Batemen Blankenship Falkenburg Washington Post Galveston Tex Washington Joseph Falkenberg Hughes Kite Patten

Notes of the Game Mention Glove and Grounder Errors

A noisy game report notes Speaiat hitting a hot liner and a left hook punch. Anderson slides into a double on a slow grounder, Perrine and Altizer make plays, while the Regulars prep for a Houston trip and a Galveston tilt with Sanderaba awaiting tomorrow night.

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