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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1907
Page
24
A dense loquacious column surveys baseball scenes with named players like Cobb and Canadan, discussing performance, strategy, and prospects. It portrays the era’s teams and figures, noting injuries, form, and potential for future seasons in a brisk, period voice.
Six American jockeys famed for European success travel home on the North German Lloyd liner Wilhelm II arriving today. Thomas Jums led wins for German Imperial stables with his wife and daughters Roslyn and Clarina aboard. Other riders include Taral for Austria Hungary and John, plus Harry Birkenrath of Logansport Indiana. Gannon rode for Resykes and won several races. Lusk rode for Baron Oppenheim and claimed multiple victories.
At the Lawn Tennis Association annual meeting in London officials proposed a rule change to require the server to keep both feet on the ground during the serve. The proposal, aimed at harmonizing with the American rule, was referred to the countess norman for opinion of leading players before a final decision.
Mudlarks dominated at Ben ning despite ankle deep mud and steady drizzle. Flying Virginian led the selling steeplechase with a 10 to 1 start, nosed ahead of Follow On and King Sol, while Jockeys battled the track and bettors shifted to favorites after Saturday’s losses. The crowd, though damp, fueled lively wagering as Flying Virginian claimed top honors and placed My Grace over Take On.
The races produced a lively day with Ardri riding to the front for a clear win as Saltrum and Countermund clashed for second. Monacodor led late but Graziai claimed third while Tight Royal dominated the final race atop Ostrich and Ocean Spray triumphed in the closing seconds.
Bookmakers at Benning show mixed willingness to take bets with some refusing $501 wagers on contenders like The Squire and Rigat Royal Bob Murphy while others accept large bets. Report details a chaotic steeplechase program with riders such as McClain es and jockeys facing mishaps, and notes heavy backing for horses from Tex stable along with misgivings around others including Follow Om and Graziallo.
A promote for Parker-Bridget clothing invites readers to inspect a full dress or tuxedo bearing the label. It promises tailor made workmanship and meticulous detail from head to toe at the Ountsters shop located at Pa. Ave. and Ninth St.
A scrambled racing note describes a difficult turf track with deep mud, hindering riders and horses. It notes many horses dig in and riders struggle to lift heads, while the pace shifts in favor of breakers and muddy sections.
In a dramatic Oakland track meet, Wahoo powered to victory by nine to one over favorites. Jirst and other contenders trailed in a sequence of close finishes. Notable placers included Pat of Biginaly Myer and Crystal as well as Wave Santhersvott, with multiple horses and jockeys earning second and third places in a crowded field.
In a rough night for the Aggies, the Departmental League saw the Bureau team take two games and push their opponents from first place. Gorman and Field did the work for the losers while Hardie racked three strong sets for the Bureau. Also noted were various track and boxing mentions and a St John’s mass meeting in Annapolis celebrating football victories over several colleges. The Washington Post reports a peaceful wrestling draw between Young Monday and Joe Turner at the National Guard Armory.
The report covers district pinball and football buzz, noting Teague the Royale and Mutuala in a tight gridiron sequence, Bank Clerks sweeping Florida circle, and Michigan’s tough defense led by Hollenback and Folwell. It also mentions Yale Princeton play, commercial league action, and a Manila naval game preview with pass rules and Casey to manage Toronto.
Philadelphia fighter Kells lost a fifteen round draw to Kid Seager at the Nonpareil Club in Baltimore. Seager dominated much of the bout, scoring multiple knockdowns and earning the decision while Kells showed grit but was slowed by heavy blows.
The Amateur Athletic Union approved future amateur status for college athletes and kept liberal aims at its annual meeting. President Sullivan was re elected. Dion remained secretary treasurer. New vice presidents include Dr Georges Orton and Everett Crown with James E Sullivan speaking on liberal treatment of college athletes.
Maco Ga November 12 Prof E Z Holmes acting for the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association suspended Gaotyla School of Technology from further playing as a member of the association after a long conference with President Matheson and Hon NE Harris president of the board of trustees this afternoon in Macon.
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