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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1904

Page

8

Muddy track upsets New Orleans race card at Fair Grounds

Overnight rains left a muddy track as Topic and Gregory led a sequence of upsets. St Tammany and Gay Boy traded as favorites in a card dominated by long shots and steady times for six furlongs to seven furlongs.

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 Mr. Jack J. Hennessy Moorlah Damsel 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 Foscur Chamblee Nevermore van Ness Selling Knowledge Reckoner Kleinwood Birch Rod St. Daniel Mendon Moniebank Bob Murphy Worthington Arddine Lampoon Merry Acrobat 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 Chariie Colin Queen Rage Shock the Talent Sharp Bird Ban Lothian Old Hal Arch Oldham Galico Extol Rankin Sauralighter Asdy Patricia Superlative Grasshopper Flying Charcoal Torlo Pundigast Woodlyn Royalton Fannette Misa Creek Yellow Hammer Hudgon Midwhipman Circus Guetsey Viedeh Dusky

Fast Time at Ascot Cypress Track Summary

Fast time reported at Ascot with multiple races featuring Tim Hurst and Jne Kelley in sprint and steeplechase events. Notable finishes include Allegiance winning the third race and Great Manul leading in long races, with numerous horses listed and future entries for Wednesday’s card.

Ascot Los Angeles Bee Ascat Bummary Tim Hurst Jne Kelley Sac Gay Pime Alan Maggie Mackey Useful Lady Hildebrand Antona Gena le Ford Garvice Waterhovss Alea Pan Behoond Blauson Nanton Wan Finse Mijn Peoang Great Manul Hota Lem Reed Deetme Ml Reng Landseer Siktrmieh Pueby Geerst Red Damsel Daniel Tyckhackele Needful Heighben Merwan Blueside Iras Invictus Namtar Mabel Clair Hilona Claverton Holinborough Belle Dixon Dutiful Bathhead Instructor Isabute Pastmaster Zuzu Sunmark Crown Princess Lady Wilt Lady Kiepar Revel Linda Rose Bridgetta Alamanzor Komombo Laureates Victoria Ferrero Grande Patsy Crown Winifreda Babe Frierline Anirad Negrusea Alma C Rinesoa Tisen Position Jingler Chickadee Wager Literto Blue Ridge Alioa Phyz Dortee Lanark Crigll Felipe Lugo Kenilworth Oxford Fireball Hans Wagner Rough Rider Andrew Mack Chup Hie Crosby, Hay Emily Olver Galanthus Lustig Punchlilo McKee Eteven Dug Martin Flora Bright Great Hastern Rick Fowter

Love Rejected Terms Harry Lewis to Fight at Glen Echo

Philadelphia boxer Harry Lewis signs to meet Tommy Lowe after weights dispute scuttled Lowe versus Love. Washington boxing fans will see a New Year program at Glen Echo Club with preliminaries including St Marys County Bully and Snow Ball. The event features four-busky quartet betting and four scrapples coons in staged entertainment alongside boxing bouts.

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 in Bankroll Embezzlement Case

In San Francisco on December 27, pugilist Batting Nelson withdrew the embezzlement charge against manager Theodore Murphy and sparring partner Eddie Santry. Nelson testified arrests were based on a misapprehension of facts and he did not want to prosecute. The court dismissed the case. money in the property clerk's hands totaled 36,901 for Nelson and 2,100 for Murphy.

San Francisco Batting Nelson Theodore Murphy Eddie Santry Nelson Murphy

Baseball Salaries and League Finances Stir Players

Baseball fans see a winter struggle over salaries as American League clubs trim pay while National League pays more in many cases. The move affects long contracts and amid rumbles of discontent players fear losses. talk of league fines for umpires and players could backfire, with inconsistent enforcement by clubs and little evidence of broader reform.

Thaas National League Boston Chicago Philadelphia Thia Washington Dutfelder Hoffman Dunkle Selbach Orth Moran Coughlin Drill Cleveland Abbott Columbia Donovan Bill Scchwarts Akron Comiskey White Sox Dougherty Stricklett Flaherty Berry Charley Jones Meldher Jones St. Louia Swander Huelsman de Montreville Greminger Perry Buelow New York Grifath Thoney Callins Osteen Beville Providence Detroit Anglagh Heston Hughes Senators Walfe Avid Alnce O'Neill Unglaud Connie Mack Bruce Toronto Mullin Man McCormick

Rowdyism curb urged by managers and clubs in baseball

Article notes managers owners and players should suppress rowdy tactics as the real remedy. It details player releases trades across American and National Leagues, minor moves, and upcoming national commission meeting with drafting schedule debates and minor league authority questions. A July note about a twelve‑year record milk cow closes the piece.

National Commission Skell Road Miners National League Ban Johnson Johnson

Courage of the Moose Moose protected by brave mate in long chase

The tale from Talbot Station describes hunter P. McCall and J. Carter pursuing a bull moose with a protective cow. The cow kept the hunters at bay, guarding the wounded bull for two days across river crossings and open ground. A final shot ended the bull’s life while the cow escaped into the woods. The chase spanned thirty to forty miles.

Quebec New York Sun Talbot Station Quebec and Lake St. John P. McCall J. Carter Grand Mere Moore Batiscan

Negro Turning White Man Struggles With Bleaching Change

Henry Wallace a fullblooded negro from Monmouth Illinois has darkened skin slowly bleaching about one fifth of his body to a chalky white, while his hands remain black. Doctors are puzzled by the transformation and the man now avoids work, insisting on being called Mr Wallace as his appearance shifts and his bearing changes.

Chicago Record-Herald Henry Wallace Monmouth Wallace Numidia Henry Thas Chicago Mr. Boyd Massachusetts , Avenue

Wake Up to Jonesey's Change in Town Topics Note

From the Houston Post and Town Topics fragments, a playful look at Jonesey now married and the contrast with his old self. Mentions a Christmas gift and a typed question about including a writing with a sent item. The tone blends light nostalgia with domestic curiosities.

The Houston Post Jonesey

Unclear Clipped Request From Cleveland Woman Mentioned

A fragmentary Cleveland note references a local woman named Sara and a quotation about debt and distress. The text shifts to unrelated advertising language for a laxative and a fictitious booking call for B. W. Grove, with no coherent news event or context.

New City Directory Reveals Population Rise and Lead of the Smiths

A new Washington city directory, due between January 19 and 21, shows a population increase of 6,000 to 8,000 last year and a total around 820,000. The book lists over 100,000 names, with the Smiths, Browns, and Johnsons dominant. difficulties included public reluctance to provide names and long canvassing routes.

Smiths Government Printing Office Navy Yard W. Andrew Boyd Bighness Fo Fe Hine Washington Directory Mp. Boyd Judah Duloit

Made the Court Tired by a Drunkard’s Nine Lives

James Quail, a homeless habitual drunk, appears before Magistrate Rochersperger at City Hall Police Court. The judge confirms the repeat defendant and, after a terse exchange, sentences him to six months.

James Quail Philadelphia Bulletin City Hall Rochersperger Quail Atx

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