Floral King Dominates Christmas Handicap Victory
New Orleans December 24 Floral King easily won the Christmas Handicap a mile race worth 141 for the winner beating a field of two-year-olds. Orthodox Wark led early but Floral King closed strong to win by three lengths over Cheger 1K with Misanthrope a steady favorite later. other races listed include Oakland results and Cumberland Park stakes announcements for next spring.
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New Orleans
Floral King
Haymin
de Reszke
Orthoux
Winnie O'Conner
Florel King
Wark
de Reazke
Tig
Misaidhrope
Eady
Love
HL Philips
Galspink
Nicol
Hickory Corners
Lil
L. Willams
John Doyle
Ernest Varkam
Itogun
Rudabek
Goléaga
Lela Nael
Iin Mac D'hul
Atheola
Hirch
George Vivian
Leu King
Bourke Cochran
Ntrles
Mungay Wiest
Woo Murkieverry Finn
Sam Stevens
Tells
Misanthrope
Aggie Lewis
Ryan
Hod Murphy
Kieinwood
Matador
Trapper
Flammude
Luelen
Frank Foster
New Amsterdam
Breaker
Ward
Mie
Kitty Plait
Redlance
Kirkstan
Montebank
Careless
Foy Mead
Rantin
Ram's Horn
Luralighter
Judge Himes
Howland M
the Way
Little Elkin
Auromaster
Brooklyn
Rendelet
Vic Hansibal Hey
Lartus
Savoir Faire
Sis Lee
George
Lew Shelly
Florentine
Escutcheon
Viperine
Nashville
Tenn
J. W. Russwurm
Tennessee Breeders’ Association
Cumberland Ark
Gerst Brewing Company
Christmas Army and Navy football game set for tomorrow
The Army and Navy teams prepare for the interstate Christmas clash at America in vague Park. Both squads are in fine condition after recent practice, with Dr. Riley selecting the soldiers lineup and Coach Wetershaw keeping most players, while the Navy fields a strong contingent aided by Dolphin crew. Referee Thompson is expected to whistle at 2:30 with even betting, as bands and officers from both services fill the stands.
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Borh
Tekety
Army
Navy
America
Corel
Georgetowi
Reiily
Wetershaw
Thompson
Dolphin
Scrubs
Higginson
Navy Yard
Big Four
Dr Miles Heart Cure Ad Card Review
An old time medical testimonial extols Dr Miles Heart Cure as a safe remedy to strengthen the heart nerves and muscles. It claims the heart pumps 50 to 70 strokes per minute and cites a physician endorsement from C F Po Boa M D with a money back guarantee on first bottle.
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Dr. Miles
C. F. Po Boa M. D
Mass
Ave. Ston
Ruggist
Georgetown Indoor Athletic Meet Set for February 23 1905
Officials of the Georgetown Athletic Association announce the seventh annual indoor carnival at Convention Hall on the evening of February 23 1905. The date shifts to the last Saturday in February to avoid conflicts with other major indoor meets and to attract top athletes. The program will mirror prior Georgetown carnivals with school boys colleges novices and relay races and entries from leading institutions nationwide.
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Georgetown Athletic Association
Convention Hall
Boston Athletic Association
Columbia
Georgetown
Gerham
University Association
Nelson Will Not Prosecute Manager in Embezzlement Case
Nelson will not prosecute his manager Teddy Murphy and Eddie Santry after a Stockton to San Francisco transfer. A $9,000 check found with Murphy was cashed and the funds deposited with the court property clerk. Santry released on own recognizance. Murphy to be presented $400 bond. Both parties say no further legal action is expected.
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San Francisco
Nelson
Teddy Murphy
Eddie Santry
Stockton
Murphy
Santry
Manhattan
Bad Year for Racers Belcame Best of Her Year
The season closed with inconsistent racing and a slump in top horses after July. Belcame, a remarkable mare, dominated three-year-olds, while Stalwart rose to sprint route form and beat Ort Welles in the Century Stakes. Broomstick and Delhi showed flashes of speed, but overall the era saw few consistent champions and debate over the two-year-old title.
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Benning
Tad
Leigh Lad
Africander
Waterboy
McChesney
Lermis
Irish Lad
Picket
Brooklyn
Mermis
Brighton
Hermis
Waterhoy
Afrigander
Short Hose
the Picket
Major Daingerfield
Beldame
Westchester
BE. R. Thomas
Sheepshead Bay
Gravesend
Stalwart
Ort Welles
Tie
Delhi
St. Walentir
Ormonde
Irishead
Broomstick
Capt. Brown
Wart
King Eric—Teas
Dick Welles
Sauratoga
Highball
Artful
Fysonby
Olxena
Mara
Alafest
Westcherser
Byxonby
Oiseau
Lyne
Western racing legends and the rise of bookmakers
The article reviews horse racing history in the West, noting Oiseau and Highball as potential greats, Eng Ash Lad’s mixed success, and Dick Welles’ 1903 records. It then examines the booming bookmaker trade, detailing daily bets, yearly totals, capital requirements, and the economics of professional and nonprofessional bettors in Manhattan’s racing scene.
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Oiseau
Highball
Eng Ash Lad
Chicago
Dick Welles
Igy
Jumpers Best Year Highlights Steeplechase Progress
A Metropolitan season analysis shows 584 horses started in 77 jump races with 99 falls, a decline from 1903, while favorites won about 54 percent. Frank Clarke’s European verdict backs American methods as the sport grows, fences rise, and times near European marks. money and stars like Good and Plenty and Zinziber anchor a robust national scene.
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W. P. Pond
New York Times
Frank Clarke
Clarke
Coney Island Jockey Club
Morris Park
Ethelbert
Zinziber
Land
AdjJidaumo
Hornea
Saratoga
Europe
France
England
Church of
Buttevant
St. Leger
Secaucus
Zigzag
Nancy Craddock
Paterson
N. J
Old Jerome Park
Leonard Jerome
Deadhead Hill
Oysterman, Jr
Bohannon
Mitchell
Tere John Hyland
Gaffney
Griffin
Pat Meaney
Mike Murphy
George Sutcliffe
Harvey Welch
William Midgley
Charles Salt
Ray
Mara
O’brien
Cotton
Judge Phillips
Dr. Ewartz
McDaniela
Hia
Cedarhurst
Despond
National
Carroll Institute Athletes Prepare for Five Mile Cross Country
Carroll Institute announces a five mile cross country event on January 2 under Amateur Athletic Union sanction. Georgetown runner Lorando leads a strong squad including Hallanger Rebey Crogan Tilkhman and local Army athletes. Entries are being submitted from Arsenal and various clubs as Dr Reilly eyes competitive squads and a late December 23 entry cutoff awaits official handicapper review.
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Itate
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
Wilam Grant
M. D
Amateur Athletic Union
Institute
Lorando
Georgetown
England
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Kerr
Rebey
Crogan
Tilkhman
Anacostia
Washington
W. D. Gill
Arel Rifles
Gill
Watson
Olympia Athletic Club
Heinecamp
Maryland Athletic Club
Jimmy Sullivan
Arsenal
Reilly
Robey
Hollander
Canifield
Thuman
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Mortarity
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Croghan
Cullen
Olins
Smith
Whalen
Marley
Howell
Toby
Marking
Schauf
Herring
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Toledo
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14Th Street
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