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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
22
The schedule lists horse shows in Querryville today and Harrisonborg from August 21 to 23, with Warsenton hosting events on August 28 and 20. The brief notice notes multiple locations and dates for upcoming equestrian events.
The piece surveys Washington and Chicago clubs dominating the majors with Johnson's stern umpire stance and Elberfeld's suspensions. It notes Anson's political decline, Burkett's Worcester slump, and crowd disappointment at Pimlico auto races with Bald and Moross-Oldfeld’s controversial show.
Amateur baseball report covers Viatna Myatis realigning with H Street Sars at Wirest Arena. Weber and IEG reportedly created a threat as Tre H Street Arhietic Club beat Mystiog at Arek Arek Sut. Wunsee wenvId indicates teams averaged several runs.
New York beats Pittsburgh twice at Polo Grounds as Bowerman exits the second game for disputing with the umpire. First game details show McGann and Nealon among key players, with multiple errors and scoring limited by strong pitching. Second game features Clarke and Wagner among the top hitters as Leifield and Mathewson duel on the mound over 1 hour 4 minutes. Brooklyn and Philadelphia results noted in brief alongside Cincinnati's loss to Sparks.
Cleveland defeats Washington 7 to 4 as Falkenberg angrily throws his glove after a disputed third strike call by umpire Evans. Kitson is rushed in, Moore shines, and Washington fields a patched lineup with Altizer, Hickman, and Stahl contributing late.
Minneapolis manager Michael Kelley received notice from American Association president O Brien of an indefinite suspension while an investigation into gambling charges involving Campire Owens proceeds. Kelley protests the action as personal prejudice and vows to protect his interests.
Special to The Washington Post reports Charleroi tail-enders upset Cumberland Md to drop Cumberland from first place. Pattison and Edmundson fueled rallies as Charleroi won 51 to 3 in a high scoring game with Partridge Milliman Paulton and Calley contributing in the field and at bat.
In St Louis on August 13 the St Louis team split with Philadelphia, losing 8 to 0 in game one and winning 6 to 1 in game two. A spectator rushed the field and attempted to strike umpire O Loughlin before being escorted off. Box scores show St Louis and Philadelphia with various players and positions contributing, while Boston defeated Detroit 4 to 2 as Siever weakened in the ninth. Umpire O Loughlin presided over both games.
A compilation of scores from the Eastern and American associations, with results for Washington 7 Philadelphia 8 and St Louis 0, Detroit and Cleveland games, plus National League standings and a Chicago New York nine inning tie. Also notes rain delays, venue pairings, and upcoming matchups across leagues.
Star catcher Criger announces his return to the lineup for Boston after nerve troubles. Arrabaster suffers a broken thumb, forcing a long absence, as Boston searches for a catcher while Pilgrims prepare to face West after their trip. Tom Duran, released by the Tigers, is linked to the Boston roster.
Chicago ball clubs show a busy slate with games against Washington Boston Philadelphia New York and Brooklyn. Notable results include wins and losses with forfeit and neat game notes across July and August, highlighting a vibrant national and domestic schedule.
In Middleburg Piedmont Valley a fox hunting dispute pits H W Smith of Piedmont against John Townsend of Orange Hunt New York. Smith claims the country belongs to his pack under established fox hunting rules and invites only his pack. Townsend says farmers control access and will hunt by invitation from those who own the land.
Special to The Washington Post. Paris August 13 Duruay finished first in the Belgium Ardennes circuit race in eight hours eight minutes Hanriot second in hours and four minutes Borislier unfinished in hours and six minutes There were 19 cars entered including Darraer Bayards three Mercédès Dietrich four Bra slers and Corre Roegter finished fourth Bours thirty minutes and twenty seven seconds Gibriet fifth in six hours thirty two minutes and Clementabeth In the hours and two minutes Duruay averaged ten kilometers per hour setting a world record
Spokane, owned by F. Lewis Clark of the Eastern Yacht Club, won the first Roosevelt Cup trial over Wandrin Kid and others in a 15 mile triangular ice yacht race. Seventeen starters. sixteen finishers. German American committee support noted. Spokane led from start, finishing 41 seconds ahead.
Courtney returns from a three week layoff in good health amid ongoing athletic controversy. Cornell demands he remain as crew coach with assurances of support from athletic management. Foundry and Calvary battle for pennant with key pitching shifts as Holyoke loss confirms Deal remains a free agent.
A disrupted Fort Erie meet report notes Nut Boy and Direct winning heats with fast trots and pacing times. Grane and Allerton featured in 2:06 pace, while Misses and royalty of the card include 1,000 dollar purses and multiple two in three winners.
Local clubs announce their crews for a forthcoming competition in Washington. Freas leads the junior single with Wall, while Freas and the club highlight use of a new shell. Intermediate and senior crews are to be selected, with mentions of Webb, Millis, and other named rowers in exhibitions and hopeful lineups.
Fragmented item reports on an early 1900s Pennsylvania athlete Bennavivenie Westney, duffey and Bonbee, and a dubious claim to a championship. It mentions a 1904 race, yacht contest for Fisher Cup with Canadian challenger, and Staunton defeating Richmond in a three game series with pitchers Leak and Johnson.
At Saratoga on August 13 Merry Lark the 6 to 5 favorite won the Catskill Selling Stakes seven furlongs by a half length over Disobedient with Bracketein third and Sanfaraim distant. Fustian led early before surrendering to the favorite. Other results note Zienap winning the FIRST RACE seven furlongs and Champa Elygees victory in the THirth RACE, with multiple horses also running.
Ohio racing report records Good Thing taking the first five furlongs finish ahead of Mont Alban with Deck law third. Second race saw Friendship prevail over Mont Alban, with Dacklaw third. Third and main events list Taodne and Lady Laylah as winners in six and seven furlongs races, with Inspector Girl and Red Thistle also placing.
A fragmented OCR passage from a Saratoga race card features numerous horse names and terms such as Haid Tharge Todd Mook Silver Wedding and several indeterminate entities. The readable content is sparse and lacks cohesive context beyond a roster-like listing of names.
The list details entries for six races with a mix of three-year-olds and older. Notable names across the fields include Blrouze, Salice, Hocus Pocus, Dandelion, Von Tromp, Montgomery, Belle of Jessamine, and Lady Chamade among numerous others with varied weights and prices. The Delaware Handicap and several selling races showcase a wide spread of contenders and anticipated speeds.
Rumors point to a fall race meeting in Memphis this year. The American jockey Mahar leads in wins and earnings, with $271,874 for employers. Huck Miller may ride Hitchcock’s Cond Sole in the Futurity, as Hitchcock seeks top riders. Ward Walch possibly to ride in Shoepehead Bay if available. Kasst vil’s owner Adbart Stokes retires after a deep wound ends his steeplechase race career. Kesatl won flat at Benning, eight times this season despite missteps on some races.
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