Large Stock of Bass Near Harpers Ferry
The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers above Harpers Ferry show clear water and good bass fishing after months of discoloration. Anglers report bass caught on minnows in muddy water, with experts predicting further improvement as conditions improve next week. The Game and Fish Protective Association urges preserving spawning beds and enforcing laws during the closed season, while locals note pollution and pigeon nuisance harming property and river health.
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Potomac
Shenandoah
Harpers Berry
Fie Game and Fish Protective Association
Alexandria County
Columba
Wiathkam P. Woun
Charles J Bell
Jubbets and Shippers’ Association
Whch
Derr
Washington
Potomas
Ians
Greater Washington
Virginia
Columnia Uni
Youve
Secrutars
Treacurer Game
Wah
Waliam P Young
Moncure Buche
Court of Appeals
T A. Wickersham
Calor
Anglers Club
Great Falls
Barnes
Hodler
Patuxent
Potomac River
Galthersburg
Brunswick
Dickerson
Millville
Engale
Game and Fish Protective Association
English Athletes Defend Pride Against American Criticism
English and American athletes clash over who leads in sports prowess. Quotes from Ben Sayera, Eustace Miller, Hackenschmidt, Jeffries, and Montague Nolbein highlight British confidence in golf, swimming, rowing, and track. London officials defend British teams and argue England would beat Belgium in many events at an international meet.
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Bntsh
London
Hwelishman
England
Hackenschmidt
Jeffries
Unis
Tipor
Montague Nolbein
America
Daniele
Roc Lehmenn
Henly
Pat Brady Reveals Craft Behind Harness Race Shoes
Readville near Boston hosts Pat Brady a skilled harness blacksmith who shoes top trotters and pacers He explains why track horses wear smaller shoes and how exact paring weight and shoe shape affect speed The relics in his shop trace Star Pointer Dan Patch and other legends showing the raceborn art of shoeing racing greats
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Pat Brady
Brady
Readville
Boston
Bradys
Star Pointer
Joe Patchen
Dan Patch
Lou Dilion
Hincksmith
Ross
Pat Brads
Nancy Hanks
Arare
Searchlight
Anaconda
Arion
Dante
Lou Dillon
Nancy Hawke
Ielin
Crescens
Cresceus
Audubon Boy
Dan R
Horea
Courier- Journal
Patchen
Barolina
Dilton
Dame Fortune Plays Funny Pranks On Horse Owners
A sprawling look at 1906 racing season fortunes among top owners like the Raineys and Sanfords. Notes on DeMund Horace B Burgomaster and other two year olds, losses and gains, and luck impacting stable results at Saratoga and beyond.
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Dame Fortune
Bob May
Hayward
May
Paul
Roy Rainey
Amsterdam
Sanford
Borgea
Raineys
Memphis
Horace B
Newton Bennington
DeMund
Rainey Boys
Saratoga
Bennington
Horace
Pacific Coast
Toots Muck
Ralneys
Radtke
Sanfords
Spa
Ravenna
Burgomaster
Harry Payne Whitney
Mr Whitney
Timber
Artful
Tanya
Mr. Whitney
James R Keene
Sysonby
Mr. Heene
Reat Melton
Dogs to Contest Prizes Across Batavia and Nearby Shows
The article notes a busy slate of dog shows in late September and early October across Batavia and neighboring cities in New York. It highlights Batavia as drawing large entries, with plans for up to 600 dogs, and lists key shows in Bryn Mawr Danbury Brattleboro Methuen Brockton and Middletown Orange County Fair. Judges for Boston terriers and other breeds are named, and exhibitors travel to East Liverpool New Castle and Trenton among others as the circuit booms with strong local participation.
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Batayla
Myrgm W Robinson
Bostona
James Watson
East Liverpool
New Castle
Effourt
Trenton
Bryn Mawr
Danbury
New York-Philadelphia
Brattleboro
Methuen Club
Methuen
Mass
Brockton
Batavia
Castle
Bryn’ Mawr
Renton
New England
Haverhill
Auburndale
Middletown
Myron W. Robinson
Boston Terriers
F. 5. Sternberg
Maj. Taylor
Mineola
Laterol Skinner
Charley Lincoln
Toass
First Proper Dog Show Sparked by Col Wood’s Museum Event
The piece recalls a formal canine exhibition at Col Wood's museum on Ninth and Arch streets Philadelphia, noting it as a catalogued dog show with breed divisions. It contrasts with earlier lowers, mentions Joe Bradenburgh’s historic show in a Dime Museum archive, and says over twenty-five shows are planned from this week to the first week in October.
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Col Wood
Ninth and Arch Streets
Palladelpha
Dime Museum
Joe Bradenburgh
Scribes Touring Promises Across Country Tour
War correspondents Dick Little and Chrng Hagerty travel from New York to San Francisco on a two cylinder car. Since leaving Herald Square at 3 o'clock Thursday morning crowds have gathered in many villages to glimpse the famed humorists and hear their remarks as they pass through Chicago and on toward the West.
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Little
Hagerty
Chicago
Dick” Little
Chrng
New York
San Francisco
Herald Square
Wilmington Gun Club Match to be Held in City
A Wilmington Gun Club event in Wilmington NC will run August 22 and 23 with sportsmen from nearby towns and several states in attendance. The shoot features ten events of twenty birds per day and uses the Rose system under club auspices.
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Ase Srauiemonnes
Wilmington
Michigan's New System Boosts Punting Hero Garre
Detroit conference among Coach F H Yost Dan McGusin and Willie Heston outlines Michigan's football plan for the coming season built around Garre the champion hurdler and noted punter Walter Hcker sall. The forward pass is praised as a faster tool to surprise opponents and stretch defenses under Yost's guidance.
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Garre
Chicago
Detroit
F. H Yost
University of Michigan
Dan McGusin
Willie Heston
Yost
Wolverine
Walter Hckersall
Michigan
Fost
YOST WATCHES BRITONS FOR NEW RULES STUDY
Detroit Aug 18 Corinthians will appear in Detroit according to the present schedule August 27 the team plays in Canada until August 28 then crosses the border playing at Chicago Detroit Cleveland New York Philadelphia and their American cities Fielding H Yost Michigan s great coach is deeply interested in the movements of the English stars While their game is that of associations football kicking being the main object he is eager to watch them to study their open field tactics in view of the rule changes in the American Rugby game
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Michigan
Washington
Detroit
Corinthians
Canada
Chicago
Creveland
New York
Philadelphia
Fielding H. Yost
Cooley Wins Fast One Mile Race at Saratoga
In Saratoga on August 18, jockey Jimmy Cooley cousin of Mrs Nick Longworth defeated C Smith son of a millionaire in a $1,000 side match. Madden backed Cooley and Washington’s Bob Wayneville backed Smith. Cooley finished in 5.14 for the mile race on the Horsetaven track.
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Longworth
Saratoga
Washington
Jimmy Cooley
Nick Longworth
C ! Smith
Tohn E Madden
Bob Wnaevilla
Smith
Cooley
Tomorrow's Racing Entries at Saratoga
Listings for seven races at Saratoga with detailed entries including horses such as Memories Acclina Mistress of Rolls Toota Mook and Anetta Lady in Race One, Steanlachase and Grandpa in Race Two, and multiple two year olds in Race Three. The card features handicaps and selling events, with prices and jockeys noted for selections.
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Saratoga
Mazes
Memories
Acclina
Mistress of Rolls
Toota Mook
Dainty
Belletrome
Anetta Lady
Si” Silver Wedding
mUsa
Grandpa
del Conta
Pure Papper
Tom Cogan
Waterford
Cb” Campbell
Kentucky
Ynes
Della Dol *Lars
Baringos
Clare Russell
Nevska- Jeol
Quality
True Lass
Clara Huren
Bemay
Cora Price
Dex Salt
Umbrelle
Peter Sterling
Batre
New Mown Hay
Yorkshire Lad
Macy, Jr
Carey
Sailor Boy
Pithreen
Salting
Samuel A Herris
Tongo
Adbell
Right Royal
Bulwark
Sir Ralph
Elwood
Tuckett
Charlutas
Sufiee
Gun Holdora
Azolina
Woodsman
Ike
Wrenne
Colonel Bartlett
Brat
Wee
Maitens
Prince Fortunatus
Pulaannt
Cork
Amberley
Gossip of the Turf Dominates Saratoga Runners and Bets
Saratoga crowds hail Madden as a big winner with Dandelion stake, while J E Widener contemplates pulling Sir Lynnewood for the season after a severe cut. Futurity hype builds as Papcorn’s Taco and Pope Joan draw praise, and Mrs. Farrell’s betting exploits draw attention amid a volatile day of thoroughbred racing chatter.
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John Madden
Saratoga
Madden
Hitchcock
Sir Lynnewood
J. E Widener
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Shade Washington
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Galion
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Tatadies Marvel CO
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Howe
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Seerson Mane
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Gale
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