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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1905

Page

23

Harness Horse Racing Gains Popularity in Washington

Harness racing gains traction in the District as Brightwood and Potomac Speedway enjoy renewed interest. The piece notes growing ownership, faster times, and a bustling market for horses from Pat S. to Nicola, with dozens of high priced trotters and pacers and local clubs planning future speed events.

Brightwood P Erson District of Columbia Washington Greenline Charley McDermott Speed Uch ‘& Contest Speedway O. R. Ward New York Migger Boy Baltimore Philadelphia Billy Buck Hilly Buck

Betting in Honduras and a sugar pill race tale

A humorous San Francisco Examiner piece recounts an American teller’s wild Honduran horse racing spree. He bets wildly on a local favorite, using sugar pills to boost performance. He wins big, buys plantations and gear, and escapes with his life and fortune to return to the United States. The tale leads into brief notes on American horses winning at Sandown and Keene remaining in California amid jockey suspensions.

Sikate Rosita Manuel Senor Nosec Ted Shan United States Iittle New York Honduras

Dr Miles Heart Cure Advertisement Cites Personal Testimony

An old time medical advertisement urges readers with heart trouble to try Dr Miles New Heart Cure. It features a testimonial from John K Todd of Unionopolis Ohio claiming relief after six bottles and promises the first bottle mailed for 1 cent with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Miles John K. Todd P.M. Uniopalis Ruggist

Market stalls fuel Washington betting craze on horses

In Washington markets, women wager at stalls with handbooks, while marketmen collect bets on horse races and small investors crowd drug stores, bootblacking stands, and even government departments. The spread follows closing pools and age-old odds, with bulletins at local shops revealing results each evening.

Washington United States Censter Potomac Neghborhood New York Virginia Maryland Poolroom District of Columbia

New Hampshire Grange backs bid to block Salem track

New Hampshire State Grange joins a fight against a Salem racing track amid broad opposition. About 13 thousand farmers and many church and civic groups back a committee of twelve led by ex senators and ex governors to oppose the New England Breeders' Club project and its backing by August Belmont.

New Hampshire New York Jockey Club August Belmont Ie Company New England Breeders’ Club United States W. HE. Chandler Henry M. Blair Daniel Remick Grenga

Newton Bennington's Yearling Stable For Two-Year-Olds

Newton Bennington and Fred Burlew oversee a celebrated Gravesend string of yearlings aimed at two-year-old turf events in 1908. Twelve are in New Orleans to race for Crescent City Jockey Club with plans to sell afterward, continuing a long practice of early development and profitable futures for their young stock.

Newton Bennington Fred Burlew Burlew Gravesend Sheerpnead Bay New Orleans Messrs. Bennington Rancho del Paso Bennington Glenhem Hanover Cinderella Kruda Glenroy Stellaland Stella Lkely Crescent City Watercress Watercolor Star Ruby Theudonne Frank O’neill B. Haggins Elmendorf Studs A. B. Sprecker Stock Farm Clarence Mackay Silverbrook Aqueduct Saratoga Kenilworth Old England Harry Stover Old England J Religble Annette Yankee Morthful Fred Burtew Burtew Charade Linesge Messrs. Hyde Bader Veoarnees Adolf Spreckles Solitaire George III Toddyrgion Nadavis Voorhees Adolf Spreckels Dieudonne Quatta Amphion Dierdonne Taddington Duchess of Towers Tower of Candles B. Morris California Caesar Young Goldfinch Royal Flush Vistalla Belmont Park

Cincinnati punter nets 12000 from $2 pony bet spree

Johnny White, a 22 year old Cincinnati cafe employee, turned a $2 wager into $12,000 over a single summer season of betting on horses. He pursued riskier plays at Latonia Oakley Park and Lexington, then faced a dramatic swing downward with heavy losses over nine days. He insists he will continue betting, claiming the game has provided a steady living and that luck will return. He lives with his mother in Dayton Kentucky and remains unmarried.

Manuel Sam Hawk Washngton Grauddy New Orleans Paul Clifford Jess Bellé Strome Noo Orlseny Belle Strome Cincinnati Times-Star Johnny White Amdy Nougaret Fourth Street White Jim Newman Don Domo Chicago Fort Erie Prince Silverwings Talbot Latonta Lutonia Jack’ Keene Mansard Nongaret’s Tonia Radthe Milldale Haviland Leia Robin Hood Wood Perry Oakley Park Latonia Oakley Lexington Cincinnati Felix Mozzes Frank Belt Wexford Onyx Wi John Carroll Orly II Dayton

Footnotes in One Race Chart Tells About California Sport

A colorful catalog from a San Francisco Bulletin racing chart lists many horse names and outcomes. It notes winners, mishaps, and lineups with playful commentary on horses like Glenure, Tarrigan, Salably, Sea Air, and others, reflecting a lively midcentury sports column tone.

California San Francisco Bulletin Glenure Vou Canejo Tarrigan Gra McKinney Cloudight Celerea Eckerson Albert Firrons Artillery Star Prestano Standard Roberta Iron Watson Abe Meyer Frank Flittner Jil Jette Capt. Burnett Lovey Mary St. Francis Chief Witt RosseItita Thatcher Tom McGrath Dargin Cloche Dor Isabellita Ethel Abbott Inqvietus Rey Dare Tramway Tudge Grazialio Neva Lee Briar Thorps Whiskey King Hhis Gateway Magrane Red Cross Lone Wolf Tab Ink Serenity H. L. Frank

NOTES OF THE TURF AT FAIR GROUNDS RIDE CHANGES

Notes of the turf detail rider assignments and stable movements across the season. Egstern tracks rider William McNulty will sponsor at Fair Grounds while Matt Bygnes departs to England for J. W. Hennings. Other riders Sawell Sir Hildreth and Harry Michaels brothers head to Argentina. Boxing bookmakers and concerns at Los Angeles report high attendance and increased criticism of foul riding at Oakland Ingleside. Barbarity Stable shipped to New Orleans with two H T Oxnard horses and thirty horses from City Park arrivals. J C Milan asked to delay shipping for space. W Harry Brown confirms continued operation of Capt. Brown racing interests. stability of stables planned for 1909 season.

Egstern Fair Grounds W. A. McNulty Matt” Bygnes England J. W. Hennings Sewell Fai Unger Charles Rowe Hildreth Hee Sacond Harry Michaels Argentine Republic Franca Willie Sha Indiat Bennings Los Angeles Wall St Wort Bleve L’hommedieu Oakland Ingleside W. Krapp A. H D. H. Morris Barbarity Stable W. Harry Brown Capt. 8 8 Brown Capt. Brown A. Bell, Sts

Steeplechase Purse Increase Discussed at Welldorf Astoria

At a Welldorf Astoria meeting of National Steeplechase and Turf Association stewards, P. J. Dwyer proposed raising Empire State Steeplechase added money at Gravesend from 800 to 1200. The NSHHA would add a $250 cup to the event.

National Steeplechase and Turf Association Weldorf-Astoria P. J. Dwyer Gravesend Snd Hunt Association

Jockey Buchanan Seeks Coast License After Ascot Ban

James Buchanan, the jockey, has moved to Ingleside and will apply for a Pacific Coast Jockey Club license. He aims to ride again and plans to appeal directly to coast racing authorities after being barred from Ascot last year.

James Buchanan Ingleside Pacific Coast Jockey Club Coast Racing Clubs Buchanan Ascot

Little Powers Attracts Notice In Training Circles

A youngster nicknamed Little Powers, gaining fame at the Fair Grounds, rode for Dr T M Cassidy in New Orleans while being coached by Tom Healy. Powers now spends winter under Cassidy with frequent chances to improve, as he remains tied to racing prospects and trainer relations. The National Stallion Stakes entries due December 15 at Belmont Park list 51 entrants from Rancho de Paso Stud all branded with 2 numbers, while Hagens Elmendorf entries carry no branding.

Oly Miss Spooner Ruby Flora Hurst Goldfines Graziosa de Mund Jack de Mund Burlew Graziallo Banaster Brit Hantine Fred Burlew Silverbrook Stud New Jersey Toddington Star Ruby Aura Saratoga Dr. Leggo Adolf Spreckles Aqueduct Little Powers Fair Grounds New Orleans Belmont Park Rancho de Paso Stud Mr. Hagen Elmendorf

Arctic Flats Cartoon From Chicago News

A Chicago News cartoon sketches a playful exchange about a man claiming to be awake early to shave while another man jokes he was trimming icicles from his beard. The captioned scene highlights a wintery domestic moment with light humor.

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