Road Divers and Riders to Decide Phillips One-Man Speed Wagon
The Road Divers and Riders Association of the district will race at Potemic Speedway today for the Phillips one-man speed wagon. Five races start at 11 o'clock to allow attendees to return home for Christmas dinner. Forney and Mysotis lead with six prior matinee wins each, under judges Gheen Hartung Copperthite and Le Nichels with Talty announcing and Stohlman starting.
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Lary McCormick
Mysotis
John H. Gheen
Charley E Hartung
Henry Copperthite
Ay. H. le Nichels
Edward Talty
Charles Stohlman
Charles F Hadfield
Furst
Rex
Eob Taylor
the den
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Greenline
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Bedford Bay
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Harry Madsen
George Goudaera
Robin Hoed
John F Javins
Han E. L. Z. Brova
Rodrick Leads Bowlers In Holiday Tourney Standings
Rodrick topples 2495 across ten games at Palace Alleys as the holiday tournament unfolds. Marshall Warren and Eiker trail with 238 and 231 and 2380 various totals, with many bowlers vying for the lead before January 1.
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Palace
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Warren
Eiker
Rodrich
Piica Denarell
Hartman
de Wilter
Moucz
Brosnan
Waters
Tesch
Robinett
Parker
de Williams
Tit
Wo Milter
Fowler
Storns
Convoy Planned for February Motorboat Race
The Navy assigns the Scorpion to convoy a motorboat race set for February 8 from Palm Beach Florida to Nassau Bahamas. Officials warn February conditions make small craft travel hazardous across the Gulf Stream, with ice expected to form on morning seas and local ponds frozen overnight around the city.
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Navy Department
Trace
Mami
Palm Beach
Fla
Nassad
Bahama Islands
Tt 18
the Department
Gulf Stream
Monument
Rock Creek
Columbia Girl Wins Favorite in New Orleans Feature
In New Orleans race reports Columbia Girl led a six race card at Crescent City Jockey Club amid good weather. Florizel and Missouri Lad both scored for favoring bettors while Spion and Toy Boy cashed at value. Stewards warned Nichol after a poor start by Sally Preston. track conditions dried out and forecasts looked bright for Christmas Handicap day.
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Florizel
Toy Boy
Palladay
Missouri
New Orleans
Nicol
Washington Post
Crescent City Jockey Club
A. C. McCafferty
Wile Laa
Ner
Monet
Rebo
Tobogygan
Watkins
Belle
Stronle
Pompadour
Columbia Girl
Columbia
Palioday
W. H. Snyder
To-Morrow
Jockey M Lewis Killed in Steeplechase At Ascot Park
Jockey M Lewis died at Ascot Park after a fall in the third hurdle of a steeplechase riding Portrero Chico for E J Baldwin. He rode from Hungary and had recent success on Cazador, which won the first race as the crowd observed clear weather and a fast track. The trainer insisted on the mount despite the rider reporting illness. The event included multiple race summaries with winners such as Cazador, Llancer, Baron Esher, J F Donohoe, and J R Loughrey across various distances.
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Miller on Two Winners at Oakland in Rainy Day Card
Rainy day and Ordinary Card highlighted Oakland racing as Captain Burnett lost a nose to Invader in the third race. First race saw Pescadon prevail at five furlongs while Prince Nap won the one and one sixteenth mile event, with Farm and Leite among totals and odds noted.
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Races and Paddock Gossip From the Track
A cryptic recap lists multiple horse race results with winners like Vader and Jackfott and runners such as Clandestine and Monaco Match. Paddock gossip mentions rules for the Racine Aerneianon, jockeys like Gannon, and efforts to boost Mississippi breeding with Lucky Dog stallion donations.
Boxing note stirs talk of Jeffries return in Nevada
In Tonopah Nevada on December 24 Joe Gans says Jeffries likely quit the ring for good. He adds if Jeffries does fight Burns Jahmson or O Brien he would need only one hand and could defeat them with ease.
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French steeplechasers surpass English stock says Paris turfman
Eugen Fischor, returning from France, asserts French cross-country horses outrun English rivals. He praises trainer Wallace Davis and rider Alec Carter, notes Carter’s American-style seat, and highlights Dandolo as France’s top steeplechaser with a Grand Prix of Nice win and 100,000 franc prize. He predicts Carter will join the army, leaving racing briefly.
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Nevada promoters bid large purse for Jeffries Squires bout
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports F C Skinner of Rhyolite offers a 50 000 purse for a Jeffries versus Squires bout in May or June. Squires, 172 pounds and five foot nine and a half, is a miner with limited notable wins and would face Jeffries who is taller and heavier. Many doubt the match as business, while Attell may be sought for extra rounds against Harris. OBrien may seek England bout with Gunner Moir with a 3 000 purse for 2 meetings at London club.
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Turf War at New Orleans as Outlaw Track Spurs Conflict
Burlew and O'Neill dominate the New Orleans scramble for stakes while a rival outlaw track at Alpiera across the river plans Sunday racing triggering potential action by the American Turf Association and Western Jockey Club. Bookmakers at City Park and the Fair Grounds risk colliding with Sunday crowds amid a widening turf fight. Ed Corrigan sits second in earnings with $4,033 as Burlew and O'Neill top the leaders, with dozens of riders and owners named in the season’s money list.
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Giants Bar None Challenge for World Colored Baseball Title
The Washington Iwya Giants Base ball Club invites all United States clubs to compete for the world championship of colored baseball at the Jamestown Exposition. Communications should be sent to L. A Ball, general manager, 1229 Month Street Northwest, Washington, D. C.
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United States
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