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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
8
A chaotic but readable racing page lists horse names, jockeys, and lanes across multiple events. Featured horses include Glantonteep, Wilton Lackeye, and Colombia course runners, with various trainers, stalls, and entry numbers noted amid a dense jumble of figures and abbreviations.
In a trimmed dispatch from Benning on November 22, AU teams contest a multi event meet as Texas and Army search for scoring edge. The report notes 168 players and a college matchup between the University of Milwaukee and Indian teams, with a Lod game anticipated today.
Lane Allem and E Dorado pull off surprising upset as Reesell T D Arkie wins third race at long odds. Talent Qdom Furnishes Favores, proving forecasts misread.
Technical Benson led a mud soaked game to a 5 0 victory over Georgetown Prep at Georgetown Field. Fury and Brewster key stops, while Hart and Ells supported Techs solid defense and steady offense in the era of old fashioned football amid rain and a large crowd.
Brewster elected captain of the Technical eleven for next season after a victory over Georgetown Preps. Banquet held with speeches by students. lineup includes Poulton Beno Yetend Bloom Watkins Megual McFansen and others. Sitterding, once highly regarded, showed poor form in defense for the Blue and Gray as the team clinched the win and a cheer rose for the champions.
Baengerbunds edged Wet Men 3-0 in a surprise, led by Hekstein’s three 220 averages. Post Office quenched first loss to Treasury, winning two. Southerners nearly beat Cuus with three fake threes but fell short. Turner Megget starred for the winners. Duckpin standings feature Sparrough prize leaders and top duckpin games listed.
Parker Bridget Overcoats are described as expertly made with tailor like precision. The text emphasizes thoughtful design, quality fabrics, and attentive tailoring across all price ranges from 15 to 62 dollars, offering equal individuality among modest and premium coats.
Racing notes from Benning report Incognita, a Diegmiie-Hampton Belle colt, winning the fifth race as the favorite in a crowded, slippery track card. The day featured heavy betting, crowding, and upset chances, with Oraculum and Dorado among notable horses. Trainer George Odom praised for consistent performers, while jockeys and riders faced rough going and variable results.
Local retailer at Pa Avenue and Ninth Street offers a full range of apparel and outdoor gear. Details on hours and inventory not available in the fragment.
Rapid Water with Walter Miller aboard wins the main San Lorenz Handicap as four races card the Emeryville event. Native Son and Mare F finish second and third. The Futurity record is tied by the winner, with strong finishes by Dour favorites across the program.
Eastern horses ready to contend as Guy Dark track opens in New Orleans tonight with entrants Faust Tomacco Keater Smiling Tam Juggler Sally Preston and Okenite among favorites. Heavy rains keep the surface sloppy and some local runners may not start.
A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous proper nouns including Benning Jeanne Grastano Aitlochas, Nusa Doyle, Right Moral, Zane Alco, Boblis Arcens, Tenis Tranhoc, Aldlarrenkia Punky Oakland, Creston Boy Money Mss, St Moun Fauat Willis Green, Jonny Jens, Carrigan Flutes, Arklérea New Oricana, Linda Lake Poler Star Cogumunica, Dalaty Be fi, Ciilet Hopes, Sam Hafualmer Wholada, Fran Lard, Thistieds. The fragmentary items appear as a sequence of names, places, and odd phrases without clear narrative. No coherent event or lead is discernible.
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