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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
8
The article reports Muller forcing the Keeneilly entry toward the end of the route to win the Hunter Handicap. Lane Allen earns best in the mile and furlong events, while Miller defeats Barnet in the accompanying race.
Christopher Paul Cox of Washington DC was elected Commodore of Cornell University Navy, becoming varsity crew captain. Cox, last year's stroke who defeated Harvard on Cayuga Lake and won the intercollegiate regatta, edged veteran rivals for the post and will lead the four vacant crew spots following former Commodore Taylor Cox's graduation.
Navy conducts a grueling Thursday workout in preparation for Saturday's clash with Vanderbilt. Coach Leeves and staff praised the hard work as players like Meyer and Greene push to return from injuries. Officials, Gate staff, and Yale observers noted a strong game-day atmosphere in Annapolis as the team eyes a decisive test Saturday.
The Cornell crews won the annual fall race on Cayuga Lake with the junior eight leading most of the distance. The race featured cold winds and rough water as crews from Canton and Tanglewood battled for the lead and a close finish.
Virginia football team undergoes strenuous practice ahead of Saturday clash with Gallaudet. Head Coach Johnson assists Dr Pollard and Cooke in drills while absent guard Hila knee injury heals. Sawrie returns after illness and resumes regular backfield work as Richmond game date looms.
In Stockholm Sweden the United States Navy figures reveal the terms under which Royal Swedish Yacht Club would be allowed to challenge for the Americas Cup. Rear Admiral Hatce declined to disclose the reply’s contents until after a yacht club meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Virginia baseball reacts as Harry Jordan of Mississippi is named manager for the coming year at the University of Virginia.
Rumor says Mr Ell of Old St Asaph fame may invest to revive Virginia racing. A meeting could run from November 1 near Henning until spring, with betting possibly allowed as in Jamestown. Backers reportedly include Hill, previously at St Asaph, eyeing a new course near Washington and not the old Alexandria Island track.
A fragmented report hints at covert horse racing in Virginia with mentions of outlaw meetings linked to St Asaph and Alexandria Island. The piece notes reputed venues in Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York and predicts possible announcements in the coming weeks.
Harvard basketball team plans a trip to Annapolis for a Saturday game against Navy. Dutcher and Welsheimer coordinate preliminary arrangements with Navy officials. The Harvard squad travels to Baltimore the day before, stays at Belvedere Hotel, and practices on local grounds. Officials named include Referee Pa Corbin Yale Umpire A Sharpe Yale Field Judge Greham.
Fragmented OCR notes report New England players earning honors in a late stage of a golf championship at Midlothian Club with mentions of Misa Seliie Ainstis and Mrs ROE Harlow. Also includes a drowning incident at Butterfield Lake near a village with two residents Miss Stella Hrgan and Mrs Jame Burns, and a Virginia trotting event where George G. set a track record, plus rough race results and time data from Washington Post summaries.
Fragmentary listing shows Squire Miller, Touchwood Dupen, Johnson Duyen, West Millar, Lare Allan Dugan, Grapple Kelly, Latonia No Quarter Pickens, Pleasant View Bolte Mountain, Gonvote Picken, Miss Padden Koerner, Miss Strome Powers, Arrow Swift Brandty, McChord Koerner. Incomplete sequence hints at a horse race card with jockeys andweights but lacks full results or event details.
At Helmont Park, five favorites lost while winners rose in a crowded program. James R Keene’s filly led from start to finish in the Hunter Handlership for three year olds, beating Gold Lady who rallied. Other races featured Inverness colt, Squir, Tram J Parten and Touchwood, with various upsets and a false start delaying several events.
October reports from Belmont Park describe a chaotic steeplechase where a false start occurred after Sandy Creeker led early, riders wrongfully went to the wrong barrier, and several horses fell or were delayed. Sandy Creeker, ridden by Masnada, recovered to win by two lengths as a protest loomed over the result.
Reporting from the track reveals a late rider error for Lane Allen causing betting turmoil as Sumter was listed then swapped to Dugan. Rumors swirled about Miss Crawford and Lane Allen, with bettors chasing Ben Wall after volatile odds, but the result led to widespread complaint and confusion amid an overnight clerical slip.
Latonia today featured a 15 to 1 outsider Convelo 2 won in 9.4 from Lady Esther and Iawin Gum third. favorite Gnished fourth. Multiple races listed with odds and participants, including Airship, Galana, Tard Urume, View Heifeidt, and Fisher Brows.
Washington dispatch reports Matt Waldwin of Boston is lined to meet Kid Sullivan of Washington in a fifteen round bout at Germania Hall on October 28. Promoter Al Herford secured Waldwin, touted as a top lightweight, and Baldwin eyes Abe Attell for a future title shot while Sullivan has just defeated Tommy Lowe to show he remains a fast, durable fighter.
In Lexington a commission upheld Judge Hopper's ruling denying Whiskbroom entry and blocking Bookmaker Bret Cook from leasing the Torse In good faith. The decision bars bookmakers actively engaged with the betting ring in tram racing horses in Kentucky.
Monday meet at the Lyceum Theater features a Brooklyn wrestler and local mat artist Turner. They agree to a twenty five minute challenge with a potential forfeit if not completed. Both boys train hard and express confidence in victory.
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