Muddy track toppled racing favorites at New Orleans card
Overnight rains left a muddy track as St Tammany and Frontenac led upset wins in the days card. Races featured Topit and Gregor K defeating rivals with Strong showings by Matador and Astarita in the later events, while tomorrow’s entries list a slate of mile and sprint races across multiple contenders.
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Gay Boy
St. Tammany
Frontenac
Matador
Astarita
Triffer
New Orleans
Topic
Gregory
H. Phillips
J. Martin
Dixie Andrews
J. McIntyre
Mrs. Bob
Nevada
Nightmare
Overture
Lady Consuela
Bannock Belle
W, Hennessy
Gay ‘Boy
Power
Falerolan
J, McIntyre
Rachael Ward
Gold Spink
the Trifer
Crimmins
Pawtucket
Nicol
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Arad May
Hederick D'hv
Hadrian
Bob Mossom
Paul Revere
W. Robbins
As Farlta
Lee
Brush Up
Lieut. Rice
Antigone
Forehand
Topit
Grimmins
Ed Tierney
Tootsy Mack
Aubudhon
Mimosa
Owasea
Max Rose
My Jane
Heritage
la Grecque
Matt Wadleigh
Gregor K
Formaster
CW. Robbins
Mayor Johnson
Romanelitj
Judge Hymes
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Nevermore
van Ness
Selling
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Bob Murphy
Worthington
Arddine
Lampoon
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George Vivian
Lee King
Mainspring
Jenale McCarthy
Lady Fonne
Atheola
Little Elkin
Plautus
Bourke Cochran
Mal Hanlon
Swift Wing
Automantor
Welling
Tarpon
Beliindlun
Tallona
Harpoon
Enterre
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Queen Rage
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Sharp Bird
Ban Lothian
Old Hal
Arch Oldham
Galico
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Asdy Patricia
Superlative
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Flying Charcoal
Torlo
Pundigast
Woodlyn
Royalton
Fannette
Misa Creek
Yellow Hammer
Hudgon
Midwhipman
Circus
Guetsey
Viedeh
Dusky
Fast Time at Ascot and Oakland Racecards
Race notes from Ascot track list multiple finishes with Time records and named horses such as Water hovss alea pan, Great Ma nul, and Flea. Oakland summaries cite Futurity course winners and six furlong results with linked times and entrant names. Results include fiction-like spelling quirks and many incomplete entries.
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Los Angeles
Bee
Ascat
Bummary
Tim Hurst
Jne Kelley
Sac
Gay
Pime
Alan
Maggie Mackey
Useful Lady
Hildebrand
Antona
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Garvice
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Alea Pan
Behoond
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Deetme
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Salable
Mcgregor
Handy Hill
Golden Idol
Verne
Bearskin
Tarbaby
Lela
Sweetitty Bellairs
Miapah
Pearl Wallacs
Alice Carey
the Cure
Ravolt
Myrtle H
Albonita
Light Braid
Urbano
Miss Culver
Royal White
Troy
Yellowstone
Alta G
Sunny Shore
San Lucien
Sterling Towers
Kubelik
Reno
Tamm
del Signo
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Matt Hogan
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Albule
Sea Voyage
Big Beach
Meistersinger
Briers
Hex Dider
Homage
Frank Wonda
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Maud Muller
Flansur
Davidie Bell
W. R. Condon
G. W. Trahern
Freeman
Royalty
Veranto
Inkaloo
Siz
Furlonga
Gallant Cassie
Ban Jose
Baker
Glenfinan
M. A. Powell
Herbus
the Gadfly
Mabel Bates
Lillius
Bob Ragan
Entre Nous
Golden Buck
Fay Templeton
Estelle J
Albert II
Silverskin
Thorndale
Bedner
Petrolia
Misa Culver
Mr. Farnum
Ewarven
Angle
Cinnibar
Weurick
Scherzo
Barrack
Ginepray
Christina
Mannard
Ferryman
Iridius
Venator
Squire Johnson
Toledo
Ananias
Letola
Boxing card at Glen Echo Club features Lowe and Love clash canceled
Philadelphia fighter Harry Lewis signs to meet Tommy Lowe at Glen Echo Club New Year show with weight disputes prompting changes. Lowe, 130 pounds, will clash with Love if terms hold. The event also includes a four-man petty royal gimmick and other bouts drawing local crowds.
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Harry Lewis
Philadelphia
Tommy Lowe
Montay
Washington
Glen Echo Club
Maryland Dramatic and Musical Association
Tommy Love
Love
Lowe
Lewis
Solomon
Quaker City
W&ying
Chester Goodwin
Willie Lewis
Johnny Dolan
St. Marys County
Bladensburg
Seattles Royal
Glen Echo
Nelson and Murphy Agree as Embezzlement Charge Is Dismissed
In San Francisco on December 27 Batting Nelson the pugilist withdrew the embezzlement charge against Theodore Murphy his manager and Eddie Santry his sparring partner after testifying arrests were based on a misapprehension of facts. The court ordered the case dismissed with Nelson receiving 36901 dollars and Murphy 2100 dollars from the property clerk.
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San Francisco
Batting Nelson
Theodore Murphy
Eddie Santry
Nelson
Murphy
Baseball salary cuts spark league clash and fines
The piece argues the American League will trim player salaries this year while the National League pays more in some cities. It notes long contracts, winter posturing by owners, and a new NL rule fining players ten dollars for leaving a game and nineteen dollars per day of suspension. It questions the rule’s effectiveness and consistency across clubs and leagues.
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National League
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Philadelphia
Thia
Washington
Dutfelder Hoffman
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Selbach
Orth
Moran
Coughlin
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Cleveland
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Columbia
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Bill Scchwarts
Akron
Comiskey
White Sox
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Stricklett
Flaherty
Berry
Charley Jones
Meldher Jones
St. Louia
Swander
Huelsman
de Montreville
Greminger
Perry
Buelow
New York
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Thoney
Callins
Osteen
Beville
Providence
Detroit
Anglagh
Heston
Hughes
Senators
Walfe
Avid Alnce
O'Neill
Unglaud
Connie Mack
Bruce
Toronto
Mullin
Man McCormick
Rowdyism prompts managers to curb tactics and discipline
Managers and players should counter rowdy approaches to umpires with consistent discipline rather than fines. The piece reviews player releases and trades across American League clubs, detailing which teams let go or swapped players, and notes the upcoming national commission meeting and minor league drafting debates.
Courage of the Moose Protecting Cow Moose Hunt Near Talbot Station
Quebec correspondence reports a remarkable moose hunt at Talbot Station on the Quebec and Lake St. John Railway line. A bull moose and a cow, likely protected by law, were pursued for two days with the cow shielding her wounded mate. After a lengthy chase of 30 to 40 miles, the bull fell to a final shot while the cow retreated, the pair having moved through river crossings and harsh cold.
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Quebec
New York Sun
Talbot Station
Quebec and Lake St. John
P. McCall
J. Carter
Grand Mere
Moore
Batiscan
Negro Turning White From Bleaching Across Six Years
Henry Wallace a fullblooded Negro from Monmouth Illinois has bleached to about one fifth of his body becoming white on his face scalp and chest while arms remain ebony. Doctors are puzzled by his transformation which began six years ago after a spot on his forehead appeared and spread. He now insists on being called Mr Wallace and has ceased taking odd jobs.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Henry Wallace
Monmouth
Wallace
Numidia
Henry
Thas
Chicago
Notable Echoes From Two City Columns
A fragmented clipping contrasts turns of phrase from Houston Post and Town Topics. It recalls a colorful character named Jonesey and hints at personal gift giving between Marjorie and Cherife, with a suggestion to include a note when mailing.
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Madge
Cherife
Marjorie
Tired Woman in Cleveland Cited in Odd Transcription
A Cleveland woman named Sara is described in a fragmentary newspaper line referencing weariness from debt collectors and distressing walls. The text shifts to unrelated medical ad language for laxative Brom Quinine and an odd call to action for a Mr B W Grove.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Sara
B. W. Grove
New City Directory Promises 1905 Edition Nears Completion
A Washington directory publisher reports the 1905 city directory will publish over 100000 names, up from last year, with population growth of 6000 to 8000 in the past year and a total around 820000. The Smiths lead with 2100 entries, Johnsons 1660, Browns 1400, while government workers and election-year migrations altered counts.
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Smiths
Government Printing Office
Navy Yard
W. Andrew Boyd
Bighness
Fo Fe
Hine
Washington Directory
Mp. Boyd
Judah Duloit
Recurrent Drunkard James Quail Faces Six Month Rule
James Quail, a vagrant with no home, is a frequent offender at City Hall Police Court. Before Magistrate Rochersperger he faced another drunk and disorderly charge with the judge noting “Same man” and “Very tired.” Quail received six months in jail.
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James Quail
Philadelphia Bulletin
City Hall
Rochersperger
Quail
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