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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1904

Page

8

Alexandria News in Brief Christmas Holiday and Assault Report

Alexandria reports a subdued Christmas with church concerts and holiday closures. A serious assault left Miller critically wounded near Mields Street. two suspects tied to a stairway standoff and a subsequent arrest. Virginia, Coates and Cook from Washington caused disturbances at a western city undertaker’s. a car line outage disrupted transport to Washington. Junior German Club to host a Christmas German at Melzurneýs Hall led by Harry Beverley. many out-of-town guests expected.

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Army and Navy Contest Prominent Officials Attend Big Christmas Game

In Washington a major Army vs Navy football game is set for this afternoon at the park. Both squads have trained hard with changes in coaching and lineup. Officers, sailors, and bands are expected to fill the stands as the clash unfolds with both teams in prime condition.

Army Navy Devins Wavy Bernie Weters Annapolis Dr . Reilly Georgetown West Pointers Boon Scrubs Wefers Sints Washington Navy Yard Fot Myen

Washington Columbia Club to Lead In Big Bowling Tourney

Washington bowlers form the City Association and join the Capital Bowling Club to compete in the American Bowling Congress meet at Milwaukee from February 18 to 4. Organizers plan a $10,000 prize pool across five man, two man and individual events with medals and cash prizes. The Milwaukee venue promises improved scheduling, on site payments, and enhanced facilities plus a big social ball at the Calumet Club to welcome entrants from across the country.

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One Ball Pitcher Plans Eastern Bowling Tour

One ball pitcher who is now among local bowling leaders will leave Milwaukee today for a tour of Eastern cities to secure entries. President Ebbets of the Brooklyn Baseball Club and a Greater New York bowling leader has promised generous rewards. Moll and Terry may visit Pittsburg Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York with Buffalo Cleveland and Detroit on the return leg.

Milwaukee Ebbets Brooklyn Baseball Club New York Ernst Moll Terry Pittsburg Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Buffalo Cleveland Detroit

Kismet Leads Royal Arcanum League Averages

Campbell tops the six game average at 18767 while Harlow heads ten plus games. Baum rolls 245 for high single, Kismet leads team standings with Oriental close behind, Ouray finishes last amid troubles but potential gains loom. Hardie holds lead in games over 200 with fifteen, Brosnan thirteen, Bunn and Gorman twelve.

Campbell Harlow Baum Pearing Kismet Oriental Ouray Hardie George T Cox Brosnan Bunn and Gorman

Interior League Battles for Washington Post Bowling Medals

The Washington Departmental League season nears the midpoint with interiors favored to win the Post medals. The Bureaus, Government Printing Office, Agriculture, and Navy Yard contend in a tight race for first division parity. Individual leaders include Donnell, Doc Smith, Hardie, Hess, and Crist as scores rise and averages shown by new team head scorer.

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Fight at Rock Spring Club Crowley Whistler Set Bout

Boxing card headlines a 4 PM main bout at Rock Spring Club with Ed Crowley of Washington vs Billy Whistler the renowned lightweight. Whistler seeks crucial win to renew title challenges. Crowley praised for endurance and punching power. Also Chicago racing notes and Ascot entries listed for Monday cards in Los Angeles.

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Year with Jockeys Compared with Old Riders

A lengthy critique of 1904 season jockey salaries versus performance compares top riders Hildebrand Redfern Martin ONeal Crimmings Burns and Lyne. It questions high pay for modest win rates, notes losing streaks and asks why owners keep paying top rates for limited winners. It cites historical benchmarks from 1843 1895 and 1898 and argues for performance over pay.

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Jockey Salaries and Rumors Stir Turf Debate

A sprawling discussion on jockey pay contrasts with English rates, Nos. Crimmins and Hildebrand’s potential moves, and Rowe’s influence. It notes historical winner percentages, notable riders, and the blunt impact of contracts on racing economics.

Grant set to face Ed Die Barr in Washington Armory bout

Grant trains to meet Cincinnati wrestler Ed Die Barr at the Washington Light Infantry Armory on December 28. Western writers hail Barr at 165 pounds as unbeatable by anyone under 184, while Grant, age eighties, seeks two falls using aggression despite a weight handicap.

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