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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
24
The Marines defeated the Assesors in two hard fought contests on the Royal Tourney court. Key performances came from H Scherer for Ely Marines and Manahan Lighting Co with pivotal baskets and solid defense throughout both games.
Chicago's Homewood Club golfer W K Wood takes top honor in a statewide scare contest with a score of seventy eight. The field includes players from Washington and several regional clubs. Officials outline presale for overflow and continuing play through Saint Louis area venues.
Fireball won a furlong event at Em eryile in a tight finish. In a crowded field, Fireball edged rivals and held off a late challenge from Burning Bush, with Mona Mad and Confederate close behind. Other notable runners included Cardinal rapture and Patriot who also showed pace.
Davis Dwyer leaves amateur ranks to wrestle as a professional. He debuts tomorrow night against world champion George Hackenschmidt at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. Dwyer, who joined the Lanersit team, sought a pro career with a promised bonus and secure compensation.
Elizabeth Harwood captures the Lorisiana Stakes aboard Capturea as Celia's Crack Colt Fare and Alma Dufour challenge. Alma Dufour breezes home with Easé in the final event while Rohn Hood defeats Merry in a separate race.
City track cards report numerous results led by Come On Sam defeating Kemp Ridgley while Robin Hood and Elizabeth Harwood show strong placings. In Oakland John F Sheehan heads Rose Queen and Edwardo in a crowded program as Breel and Charlie Payne win closer contests.
Fragmented text lists numbers, names, and abbreviations across sports and venues. Readable items mention races, teams, and locations plus scattered scores and dates, but the exact event, participants, and outcomes are obscured by garbled OCR.
A crowded race card lists multiple events across four furlongs six furlongs and a mile with performers such as Home Wet Horse Wet MooLago Frances Vows Imogene Lady Eleanor Suvering and Anno among others. It notes entries for steeplechase and selling races and mentions Saint Louis University preparing to travel to Pennsylvaina for the Friday night meet with heavyweight sprinter hopes and invited competitors like Lightbody Sheppard Tobin and Haskins.
Sally Weinrich of Rochester defeated Kid Murphy of New York in a fast twelve? eight? round bout at Arena Athletic Club. Murphy claimed a broken hand and threw in the towel after round eight. doctors found no fracture. Both fighters showed facial and eye wounds as the match evolved into close infighting with heavy clinches.
John G. Cavanaugh reported all patio par seats for the Washington special train, leaving at 2 pm Sunday, are sold. About 1,500 travelers are expected, with regular bettors in line for Monday’s first race as walk-around bookmaking remains legal per Judge Stafford. Horses are en route from New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Oakland, signaling strong racing interest.
New York report says James R Keene has entered eight colts and fillies for the English three year old classics and warned that if the anti race track gambling bills pass he will ship his best horses to England. He may withdraw from racing and breeding in America.
On March 1 1894 at Trenton a meeting of the Pennsylvania New Jersey Teague of Professional Baseball Clu bs formed a franchise for Allentown tied to the old Atlante Leigny. President Debbing failed to sway Mackinnon from joining the new league as the Allentown owner declined. A second franchise was granted to A Neumann for Newark Mains Park. The gathering approved Beach ball as league venue and American League rules. no contract players from other clubs were to be signed and umpire salaries would be set at a later Allentown meeting.
Chicago late afternoon match sees Harry Wright of San Francisco defeat Clarence Jackson 0 to WI in a marathon national amateur billiards game. Wrights 42 in the 21st inning seals a dramatic lead as Jackson struggled with speed and missed shots near the end. Wright finishes with a 400 high run and 142.22 average. Jackson posts 114.27.
Ty Cobb reached Detroit with a firm ultimatum. He seeks a three year contract at $5000 annually and will meet President Frank Navin to resolve terms. Navin counters with a three year offer but at a lower figure, possibly up to $4000, while Cobb refuses to surrender full pay during illness or injury.
The new Union Baseball League began activities with a meeting and banquet in Philadelphia. Officials announced the season would start April 25 and end September 19, but the official schedule could not be finalized until Eastern League dates are released. Key figures from Philadelphia and Baltimore discussed prospects, pennant hopes, and league goals at the event.
A new law passed by the general assembly prohibits pool selling except on race tracks during race meetings. It authorizes penalties for officers who fail to enforce the measure, including fines imprisonment and forfeiture of office. The act was signed by War iste Willson and came into effect as the assembly adjourned.
In Galveston Texas the Regulars and Colts played two five inning games with the Colts winning the afternoon contest. Milan made a running catch, Kahoe mishap, and Cantillon prep for next dates as Regulars depart northward.
In a low scoring baseball clash this afternoon, Speralo’s Was 39 toppled Staunton Miler Academy 9 1 by piling up a late surge after a quiet start. Poor practice showed in both teams sharp swings and weak defense at the bar, with Staunton’s Kits pitching solidly yet misplays behind him.
Gallaudet men avenged loss to Kendall Green with a decisive afternoon win over Central High. Campbell Scum and Hotelier led a young Central squad that showed promise with twelve timely hits. Frank Thomas of O Street College delivered strong defense and two timely safeties, while the final score reflected durable play from both sides in a hard fought contest.
The Boston team held a warm session in Augusta with Bill Dahlen arriving from Hot Springs in fine condition. No further news on Bram or Bowerman as McGann led at first, Rickey second, Dah Jen short, and Sweeney third. Doves showed a quick infield. Baseball results list Atlanta 4 Macon 2 and Philadelphia 11 Montgomery 1.
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