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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
34
Commentary on reforms in pro sports focusing on professionalism and pay to play linked to the Ter axton rules debate. Discusses Muldoon Fitz and related figures, noting tensions between amateur ideals and money making in athletics and the potential impact on track and other sports.
Cornell football completes its last practice on Percy Field before facing the University of Pennsylvania. Coach Lueders reports strong conditioning and sharp plays despite wet ground and cold, with high confidence in the squad as they travel to Westchester for the game.
New York voters will consider a National League proposal to curb roster sizes. George H Davey of the Boston club will seek a rule forbidding reservation of more than eight eastern players and restricting five new signings to preserve competitive balance and reduce expenses.
The Benning meet delivers shocks as favored rivals stumble and bookies cash in. Poor Ride defeats Kara Graziallo, surprising bettors with an underdog victory. The Shaughraun and Griana exit the Marden class with Phil Dwyer again triumphing on Red Briar.
Jockey McAfee aboard Kara held a hot favorite before Navajo surged to win by a short head in a dramatic finish. The event, noted for a beautiful battle between Ema and Navajo, saw bets scattered as upsets dominated card one at Beaming.
In a crowded betting affair, Trenalies led early but Briar surged to the front and Ironsides pulled away to win narrowly. Sally lich and The Shavebraun followed as contenders, while Ortano and Ivying Tompkins Toriggs showed strong performances in maiden action and the trackers stayed active through the final rails.
Forty horses in the Dixie Stake at Benning were listed with Perseverance favored to be the sole starter if other entries fail. The field is noted as dusty on the track, with Trainers and books at Benning showing fluctuating odds. The Wrestler drew late interest as a strong charge, while Killechan and Grazialo also attracted attention in a competitive program.
Jockey Walter Miller won three of six races at Oaklend. In the second event he was fined 100 for cutting across the field on Marton Casey. The Pausilena Handicap of 1600 purse was won by Childreth, with Maguina and Native Son second and third. Other race summaries list horses, riders, and placements across events.
Fragmentary OCR describes pharmacy sales and a sergeant’s condition with scattered, unclear details. Mentions several locations and items including medicines, a bird store, and a homeopathic context. Names and prices are unreadable, with many garbled words.
The Cincinnati committee organizing the Nox 26 nations bowling event in Cincinnati promises lavish entertainment for contestants. Garry Herrmann leads promotions with a banquet fund of at least $5 per five man team, free entry for women, and prizes including a $20 spring bonner. A vaudeville show tops the entertainment, aiming to make the event a showcase in Cincinnati.
The article notes the Washington Sup at 214 miles with seven races on the program. It records withdrawals of horses from further participation as market prices for the Fasiz Tipton sale are low, listing Karl Jungbluth Captain Harry Brown Miller Bishop and Fainter as withdrawing their horses.
General Grant approves a Washington Jockey Club event on Thanksgiving at Benning. Cavalry troops from Thirteenth, Fifteenth, and Eleventh Cavalry plus Second Battery of Field Artillery will race eight troops total. Each horse will be ridden by an enlisted man from the corresponding unit. A gold cup and prize money are offered, with most cash going to the winning troops and batteries and smaller sums to riders.
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