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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1907
Page
24
Government experts investigate the cause and origin of a new quail disease rapidly depleting their numbers. The germ affects the birds’ lives and intestines, making them useless for propagation. Origin unknown but efforts aim to check spread. season ends this month, and caution urged for those seeking quail.
Horace E., a top contender with trainer William Garth, leads a large stable of nearly fifty at Benning track. The colt Horace E. is said to be the fastest under Garth, with Herman Radtke to ride him in the Carter Handicap, as Roseben looms as the favorite in the event at Aqueduct in three weeks. New York wins gymnastics title as varsity triumph seals the meet.
The Prince and Princess of Wales watched as Oxford beat Cambridge at the Queen's Club athletic meet. American Rhodes scholars dominated with three firsts led by Albert M Stevens Yale in hammer and P. M. Young South Dakota in long and high jumps. Oxford won 12 112 to 11 12 points. Cambridge took the hurdles.
Georgetown opens the season at Georgetown Field this afternoon at 3 50 against Catholic University. Cantwell will start, with Mudd behind the plate and Byrnes at first. Schlaffly may see time in the outfield and Corcoran may finish on the mound. The game draws interest from Georgetown and George Washington followers as a gauge against Washington's 4 to 3 win over Catholic University.
The torpedo boat Manley arrived in Annapolis harbor from Norfolk under the command of Lieut John W. Wainwright. She will be used as a coaching schooner by Coach Glendon of the Naval Academy from March 2 with plans to conduct training sessions in the harbor area.
Jungle Imp over Envoy by a head in a driving finish as Mountain guides the outsider to victory in the opening weekend card from New Orleans. Telescope breaks late to win a core four furlong heat while Dorothy Duncan starts Texans’ day with a neck win in the opener.
Surprises filled the Oakland card as Warte Nicht won the fifth race, beating Sheen, while Joe Gost took the Futurity course in race one at 13 to 1. Other winners included Alta Spa at 2 to 1 in race two and Eightfut in race four, with Warte Nicht securing a one mile victory in race five and Johnny Lyvone triumphing in race six.
Judge Nelson won the seven furlong feature as Ascot raced under a looming storm. The card included six more races with Lord Stanhope, Virginia Lorraine, and Ta Turned contested by noted contenders. Comak broke a leg and was destroyed after the sixth race, underscoring the rough conditions.
Hot Springs Ark Mar 22 Constable Golden leading 25 Citizens Inprovement Union members raided Oaklawn again and several arrests were made. Only one favorite won while long priced horses prevailed in multiple races. Weather clear track fast. summaries list race winners and times, plus race details and participants. Answers to an Educational Contest are due by April 3 with check numbers or catalogues available at the publication office.
In a late entry update from Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay on March 2, W. H. Daniel Jr. has withdrawn Borsa WH. Daniel from the field, reducing the lineup for the Suburban fixtures.
Parker-Bridget presents a vast Easter stock of men’s and young men’s spring suits and topcoats. The assortment spans wide styles from exclusive to modest, with numerous patterns and high quality. The store claims an unparalleled, comprehensive collection for all tastes and prices.
It would be true to speak of Parker-Bridget values at this time for everybody acquainted with this store knows that value is one of the preeminent factors in its remarkable progress Our stock and our service are today the best that human thought and study and genius and skill care make them With the fullness of preparation we await you.
A garbled OCR-like entry lists numerous odd names, places, and terms such as Bosarian and Yancy Dress alongside random tokens like Fire Stone and Gold Spot. No coherent story, event, or identifiable entities beyond scattered proper nouns and incomplete phrases.
The Benning track hosted trials with limited horses and inconsistent speeds. Notable times include Hyperion mile in 1:69 and Ormonde's Right five furlongs in 1:40, while many entries posted unclear or garbled figures.
The Road Riders and Drivers Association of the District of Columbia held a meeting at the Metropolitan Hotel. Everett B. Taylor presided in Gen. P. V. De Graw’s absence. The group decided to hold matinees on the Potomac Speedway May 1 and will release the event programme later. A letter from Larry McCormick declined prize for the horse winning most heats last year. Mrs McCormick’s Mysotis won that contest. Gen De Graw said government control of the Potomac Speedway would be permanent, with action around July 1 aided by future appropriations.
The Grand National Steeplechase at Liverpool on March 22 for five year olds and up, run over about 4 miles 854 yards, was won by Stanley Howard's Eremon by six lengths. Tom West finished second and Geriends third as twenty three horses started. betting favored Bremon and Tom West before the start with large to one odds against other contenders.
Report notes failure to suppress betting despite Amis bill, hinting at a new bill to curb horse wagering. Also cites morning workouts at City Park with horses Fr 4-5 and Temacco, and a quiet scene at Fair Grounds with Sir Toddington and Yankee Girl in activity.
Yankee Girl is a strong follower in the field and the closing race last Saturday drew big support. Tomacco and Ty Teeing are not highly regarded at distance, while Sir Toddington Wing Friends and Judge Post may not start.
New Orleans awaits twelve three year olds in the Crescent City Derby worth 10000 as Montgomery rides for Schilling and Yankee Girl, ridden by Mountain, looms as the top challenger. Tileine, Toddington, Morales, and Pink Star figure among other hopefuls with forecasts of heavy going aiding Sir Toddington and Moriboy.
The St Louis University indoor athletic meet saw three world records broken in invitation events. Fortune of the M C A beat Archie Hahn in the 60 yard dash with a 5 1 6 second time, Coe of Boston set a 12 pound shot put mark, and another entry surpassed the preceding ranges in the shot.
The new Georgetown shell, meant for yesterday’s Potomac christening, was not used after A E B Ward & Co of New York sent a port-stroke boat instead of a starboard. The firm will send a man to adjust the rigging, likely delaying usage two to four days. Coach Murray Rugcell is pleased with the crew and forecasts a strong finish at Annapolis in April.
The Yankees beat Friends Select School at the YMCA by a scoring margin. Weigell and Hildreth starred for the victors while Platt pressed for Friends Select. A separate report notes a pocket theft on a trolley near the Acqueduct Bridge, with $80 and two $10 checks taken from John B. Gellroth of 65 G street SE.
A readerable OCR fragment lists results and totals from multiple bowling leagues including Eureke district, Departmental League, Estate League, Government Printing Office League, Washington Railway League, and District League. Entries show team names, scores per game, and overall totals with names like Weckerly, Patterson, Popham, and Webauses.
Delegates of the American Bowling Congress have left St. Louis after the tournament’s conclusion. Daily contests covered individuals two-man and five-man teams with at least one day of women’s bowling anticipated. Final high scores for the last five flights list Zimmerman Run Don, Hopkins, Knoll, Prouty, and Erutz with prizes.
Rube Clark of the Post Office team signs to play with Wheaton in Montgomery County Maryland while Capt Rice of Georgetown recovers from an injury. Cornell baseball faces George Washington, and Cranston notes a crack left handed pitcher on Maryland. Wheaton seeks games in the District and a new batting apparatus debuts at Central High. Georgetown’s lineup for a match with Catholic University includes Ter ri Schecler Capt Smith Simon Burns Mudd Garvin Duggan Cantwell.
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