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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
8
Race card details show winners and placings from six events. Montclair, Tarahan, La Zenda, Mary F, Henry of hen ramera and Decorator head the victors with various second and third place finishers and associated jockeys, weights, and betting odds noted.
Long shot Nebraska Luss at 25 to 1 wins the opener in City Park amid heavy mud that hindered the seven race card. Favorable conditions did not materialize for other favorites as Turf action proceeds with multiple horses contesting the events and finishing positions.
Los Angeles March 24 La Zenda Elindiap fourth on the card at Santa Arte bar. Uis afternoon was won varsity by Hotanet the third choice in battliing Mare Fo the favorite and Iisarette second choice, fought it out ir the place the former winning by a trail Time opening event Blue Bot ty held at 20 to 1, won by head fom New Hicks at 1h to 1 Three fiverten won to day Summary FADS? Rver Rive furlones Uline Bottle 104 Lalia a 1 son Nettle Bicks 106 (Gald-
In a fast track under clear skies at a mile and seventy yards, Oakland mark Im port led the fourth race to victory from a strong field. Races five and six were won by You and Fellgroso in decisive fashion, with a brisk surface and steady bidding by the riders. Final times highlighted a competitive program across a Futurity course and turf events, including several longer sprints and selling races.
Albany reports circulation of rumors claiming 30 Senate votes against ban bills is likely but investigations show little basis. Debate teeters as Agnew seeks to lift bills from general orders while Gredy blocks moves. Expected Thursday may settle final Assembly vote. In bowling news, Hoppe defeats Schaefer 400 to 806 in billiards match.
Jockey McCarthy stars at Benning meeting under Capt Meady. He rode three winners and finished second twice, drawing local praise for horsemanship and potential. The card was ordinary, with favorites Higginbotham and Comedienne underperforming, while long shots like Personal and Beggar Man impressed bettors amid improving attendance and weather.
In New Orleans and Oakland events, horses and drivers compete with odds listed for each entry. Notable names include McCarthy and Archibald with Genie bets, and Mae Hamilton, Prytania, and Flying Dance among others. Odds range from 4 to 9 to 1, with several favorites highlighted.
A crowded betting day sees Azure Maid led to post despite nerves, quick to command and win by a length as Tennis places second. Higginbotham opens favorite but falters after a big plunge, Beggarman dominates the field, with Kemp ton second and Workman third in a brisk sixteenth mile stretch run.
The Post reports Tony Ross a jockey missing for years. Ellis' Lodge No 48 secretary Jay Reefer seeks information at his Clarksburg home as his dying mother pleads for his return. Benning races offer calm scenes with Goes Fast delivering a victory and McCarthy securing a riding win. Come dienne wins a late photo finish while Odom's mare appears strong.
Six furlongs winners include Queen Lead and Azure Maid with strong pace setting through the meets. Four furlongs features Star, Querrington, and Bradt among notable runners, while Kathrein and Peter Knight show early speed in later heats as Dellin and Kempton contend.
Reports from the day’s events include McLaughlin’s two year old winning effort, Balbek finishing second and commentary on jockeys Fairbrother and Higginbotham. Sparsely echoed is talk of racing fate under new credit-style betting, with Burns riding Holscher and plans to arrive by air of Harr y Page’s monocle incident and Spencer Wells Balbek bets. Central High picks Harlan Smith to lead the baseball team.
Readable fragments name Prowler Tea Leaf and multiple individuals tied to places and entries such as Poquessing Ferrylanding Hartford and Auburndale. The list mentions William Hion Al Busch Reidmacre Animus Harold D Communipaw and others in a dense roster-like presentation with scattered surnames and locations.
Los Angeles plans a major new boxing club named The James J. Jeffries Athletic Club with Jim Jeffries as president matchmaker and referee. The arena will seat over 5 000 and be incorporated for 40 000 dollars. Local backers include B H Long Frank Goings W H Clune Fred Maler and F A Johnson. Jeffries hopes to stage Ketchell Papke in a twenty five round bout during Fleet Week for sixty percent of gate receipts. If not, he may pursue Gans or Unholz elsewhere.
Ithaca March 2 4 Cornell base ball squad final selection for the southern trip including Gable Caldwell Goodwillie Barker Lally Williams Walton Heiber Heltman Matchner Cornwall Fulton Jones Newa to leave Thursday for Annapolis opener Saturday Pitchers catchers infield and outfield named with several players listed for positions and travel plans.
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