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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1906
Page
8
Central leads with many of last year's relay champions Clogett Blelaski and Amitha Bon among top prospects. Technical Eastern Western and Capitol Highs name squads and gaps as schools prepare for winter meets amid dwindling rosters and a noted absence of Business school participation.
Special to The Warrington Post reports strong credence in Boston that Yale may sever athletic relations with Harvard. A majority of Yale coaches and faculty heads reportedly intend to oppose continuing the Yale Harvard games, with Chicago eyed as a likely replacement if Harvard is dropped.
Questions cover pool shots pocketing all fifteen balls, Hackenschmidt marks in sprint and high jump, results of recent American and National League baseball series, pennants won by Chicago teams, and a poker bet dispute. The reader seeks outcomes and implications of these queries including a bet on a stud hand and call money legality, plus a comment on league cries.
Rodrick tops the field at Palace alleys as Williams climbs from 2,166 to 2200s. Individual scores list Rodrick 2136 Marshall 2967 Warren 238? Hiker 2990 Coby 2308 C Miller 2308 O Donnell 2209 Brosnan 2299 Hartman 2298 Waters 2279 Schrader 2274 Bontz 2206 Fritz 2265 Roesch 2266 Dr Williams 2282 Robinette 2235 Parker 2217 Harlow 2206 Hardle 2205 Williams 2208 Hunt 2193 Morris 2183 Baker 2187 Dr Ricker 2176 W. Miller 2195 Field 2180 Barclay 2179 Gorman 2181 Ludwig 2162 List 2128 Few Walsh 212? Kreiger 2073 2086.
Readers gain a vivid snapshot of Benning winter stables under trainer Coles and connections like Sydney Paget and George Brown. The piece highlights Starters Bobby Kean Proposer The Clown Tavannes and younger stock, fox hunting interludes at Charlottesville, and steady progress across Coles Hall and Forman Carter Hall operations with notable horses like Lord Aintree Tick le Venus and Germain.
The article reviews early form and strategies in horse racing, noting Tobe Ramsey’s performance and starters at City Park and New Orleans Fair Grounds. It discusses moving starts versus standing starts, starter Cassily’s discretion, and implications for two-year-olds and older horses. It also mentions Oaklawn and the Creavent City Jockey Club amid Hot Springs plans and profiles Henry McDaniel and his promising juvenile stable.
The document lists numerous horses with owners and related names at Fair Grounds. Entries include Pearkyn Tyrofan Come On Sam Pompadour Adbell Kohmnoor Milam entry Bures Arnoll Brttonby Mirsouri Lad Orbicular Harry Beatt Kitty Platt Teens Rod Florizet Abe Meyer Benevolent King Ellsworth Oakland Furre Roxe Chercy Jexobel Blage Miss Officious Eudora Bily Meycam Nonle Lucie Rexece Briarthorpe Cloche Qr Banchwood Warp Doleman Governor Dasla Hector Ocean Shore Mansard Ascot Doctor Logan Indien Red Garter Merrell Ampedo Cottiion Colonel Bronston Prince Ching Reservation Dusty Miller Joan of Arc St Athos Remember Invietta Phys Jack Adams
Brooklyn club president Charles H Ebbets plans a Florida trip to recruit players and may abandon hopes of obtaining Cubs surplus talent. Donovan secures new prospects from Chicago while Coltina seeks form and redemption. Mahon and Jennings, both noted players, are discussed along with Grady who may leave St Louis. teams yet to be decided.
The store promises a vast selection to please patrons with diverse styles. A discerning man will find exacting cuts and fabrics, from ultra fashion to conservative lines, all under one roof.
The report notes McGraw eyeing a Giants spot and Hanlon pressing for Cincinnati to secure him. It mentions Muscy Mike TM's possible interest, SMliven to run the White Sox Mexico trip, Sulivan's new job, and Ferguson linked to the Giants. It also recalls Amon’s strong 1906 New York performance validating McGraw’s faith.
Georgetown's rowing program enters a renewal with new gym, overhauled machines, and early training after holidays. Captain Rice and Joe Stuart led messages from New York as Sid Mudd returns to row under Coach Murray. The 1905 squad aims to field a strong crew for spring on the Potomac and pursue national regatta honors at the exposition.
New York memoir recounts Honey Mellody’s rough and ready rise in boxing. He dodged guards to watch shows, sparred with local boys, and met Joe Gans as Gans toured with Morris Herford. An onstage confrontation ended when Herford stopped the bout.
In Rhyolite Nevada promoters of the proposed project are noted with little difference whether Squires will meet Jeffsies or not. The item emphasizes the promoters and local interest in the plan.
New York dispatch reports Joe Gans of Baltimore versus Kid Heiman of Chicago to decide the lightweight title at Tonopah Casino Athletic Club. Gans labeled favorite on form, weighs 183 pounds, with a $200 purse. Entries for major East stakes close Wednesday with riches at Sheepshead Bay Gravesend and Brighton Beach.
Nick Young recalls meeting Johnny Heydler in awkward circumstances when a missing official forced Heydler to umpire a Washington Club game. Connie Mack questioned the umpire, and after observing for a few innings, declared him all right. The exchange highlights a commitment to fair play.
Annapolis Md Dec Manager Lawrence H L Austin of the Naval Academy field and track team schedules dual meets at Annapolis with Princeton and the Carlisle Indians. The dates fall in late April or early May. Navy has not faced Princeton in this sport recently though it has shown strong work in the past two seasons.
Matinee event Wednesday features the District of Columbia's fastest trotters led by Greenline and Myosots in the 2:07 to 2:16 classes. The fifth event on the program promises a grueling pace with amateurs from the Road Drivers and Riders Association competing under judges Gheen Hartung and Coppershite with Talty announcing results.
At Tuxedo Park Dec 2 two exhibition matches featured top players. In singles Charles Sands beat Joshua Crane 6 3, 6 5. In doubles Sands and Garcia defeated Pettit and Crane in three straight sets after Crane and Pettit won the first game.
Scholastic notes report Black Hipp a star centre for the past two years visiting during the holidays and Mick Thomas from Central. Grlek is expected to again start at third for the Quakers next season. With school starting Wednesday, Warlong track and basketball teams begin winter preparations. A local high school league forms linking Eastern Western Technical and Central. Cageball work starts once schools reopen. Last season was weak. this year all schools show good material and an interesting schedule is expected.
Miss Leavitt reports thirty six new variable stars added to the known total, increasing the count to 364 celestial points. The discovery expands the catalog of twinkling objects and highlights ongoing astronomical measurements.
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