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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
16
In a real estate league tally, the Marines edged the Asses tors in two contests. Scorers include Rose Aggies Hardis Interior Ely Marines H Scherer and others. long page lists players and team leaders from multiple squads, with scores and placements scattered throughout.
Chicago area golfers compete for medals and honors as clubs host events. Notable players from Homewood Club and nearby venues enter divisions, while schedules and upcoming presale details for prestigious matches unfold amid club announcements and local notices.
Fireball wins a furlong sprint at Emoryville in a fast finish. In a crowded infield, Mist and other rivals closed hard but Fireball held off late challengers to secure the victory amid a field including Burning Bush, Mona Mad, and Confederate in a turf action.
Dwyer leaves amateur ranks to turn pro at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. He faces world champion George Hackenschmidt tomorrow night in a high profile bout.
Elizabeth Harwood wins Capturea Lorisiana Stakes aboard Celia's Crack Colt Fare with Alma Dufour next in, as Rohn Hood defeats Merry and Fare breezes home in the last event.
In New Orleans and Oakland results feature numerous victors such as Come On Sam and John F Sheehan with competitive showings by Elizabeth Harwood and Robin Hood. The Corrigan Lolers extend their meet streak as several stakes races unfold amid a crowded program at City Park.
A garbled report notes disqualification actions at Sant Anica park amid unclear lines and disputed hits. The fragment references a front hit and a late commit, with several names and scores unreadable in the OCR.
A long list of racing entries across multiple races includes four furlongs and six to seven furlong sprints with horses such as Home Wet Horse Wet MooLago, Frances, Wins Hapsburg, Synkon Daughter, Vows Imogene, Lady Eleanor, and others. The note itemizes competitors, weights, and some odds, with various entries across early races. The document also mentions the third race, seven furlongs selling, and a later one and a half mile event. In addition, a separate section reports St Louis University’s Father Burke confirming the transport of sprinters from Penn and others for a Friday night meet.
Sally Weinrich of Rochester defeats Kid Murphy of New York in a fast paced eight round bout. Murphy claimed a broken hand but doctors found no fracture. both fighters bore marks as Weinrich used strong infighting and solid defense while Murphy tired and threw in the sponge.
John G Cavannaugh reports all parlor car seats sold for the Washington special train leaving Sunday at 2 pm. About 1,500 tourists expected to travel, with regular Benning track operators in line for Monday’s first race. A judge’s ruling on walk-around bookmaking may ease interference, and horses are en route from New Orleans Los Angeles and Oakland signaling rising interest in the racing season.
New York March 18 James R Keene has joined the list of owners planning overseas racing should anti race track gambling bills pass. He has entered eight colts and fillies in the English three year old classics for 190, and told friends that if racing is crippled in New York he will ship the best of his stable to England and withdraw from American racing and breeding.
March 1 1918 Trenton NJ A meeting of Pennsyl vana New Jersey Teague of Professional Baseball Clubs discussed franchise grants in Allentown and Newark Mackinnon declined to join the new league owner of Allentown moved from Atlantic to suburban club Neumann received a franchise for Newark team Beach ball adopted as official league ball playing rules to be those of the American League Umpire salaries and signings to be decided at a future Allentown meeting
Harry Wright of San Francisco defeated Clarence Jackson of Chicago 0 to WI in a national amateur billiard tournament game played this afternoon in Chicago. The match extended to the twentieth inning with Wright leading late and finishing with a high run of 75 and average of 24.22. Jackson posted averages and scores indicating a closely contested duel as Wright gradually built a decisive lead.
Ty Cobb, the American League champion, lands in Detroit amid fanfare and nego tiations with Detroit Tigers president Frank Navin. Cobb seeks a three year contract at $5000 per year, while Navin counters with a three year deal but not at the $2000 level, offering more than existing players but likely capped around $4000. The outcome hinges on mutual concessions expected tomorrow.
The new Union Baseball League began yesterday with a banquet after a routine business session. April 25 opening and September 19 closing set, Eastern dates pending. Tansen, Irwin, and Tuleen drafted the schedule while Harry Westcott and President Lancen spoke on baseball's evolution and league goals.
Trank for the War iste Willson signed the weather anti pool root bill, passed by the general assembly before adjournment. The law permits pool seating on race tracks during races but prohibits it elsewhere, with penalties including fines imprisonment and forfeiture of office for officers failing to enforce.
In Galveston Texas today the Regulars and Colts played two five inning games. The Colts won the afternoon contest while the Regulars took the morning game. Milan made a dramatic center field catch and Jim Delehanty shone in defense. Kahoe’s mishap in the first game and Cantillon’s plans for upcoming dates were noted as the teams prepare for further road trips.
The Was 39 on 1 Towmat 7 Vi Mir Wk defeated Staunton Miler Academy in a tight afternoon baseball clash marked by weak fielding and speed. Reauchamp showed discipline catching foul pitches while Staunton’s Kits pitched well but fell short as Devault struggled on the mound. Battery work and late rallies kept the score close with eleven batters sent to the plate.
Gallaudet handed Kendall Green a decisive setback at Central High as Campbell Scum and Hotelier delivered timely hits. Frank Thomas, Chick’s brother, starred for O Street with multiple catches and two crucial safeties, while Central’s youth trio showed potential amid tough losses.
Weather warm and windy as the Boston team trained in Augusta Ga. Bill Dahlen arrived from Hot Springs and is in fine condition. Infield alignment noted with Bram or Bowerman uncertain, McGann at first, Rickey second, Dah Jen short, Sweeney third. Doves show fast infield. Baseball results include Atlanta area games with Atlantic and Montgomery matches.
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