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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
54
List of bottle prices includes Haig and Haug brands Black and White Kilmarnock and Glenlusan greenieces Bras with prices around 1.00 Blair's LTS William and Son V. V. line notes Long and Short 3 Son at 3412-18 Penn Avenue.
An important meeting of the Sunday school Baseball League is held tonight at President George Prevost’s office. Pastors superintendents and the YMHA conference two weeks earlier highlighted dissatisfaction with recruiting players who attend schools only for baseball season, depriving bona fide students of team spots. Six clubs oppose the practice and may withdraw if no agreement is reached.
The University of Chicago clashes with Michigan Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota over football policy. A conference of the big nine is urged to align faculty views and adopt a common plan. Michigan and Minnesota oppose reforms and cling to professional coaches. Nebraska shares the resistance, offering only to drop the training table.
Judges at City Park New Orleans suspend jockey Daly from all mounts for the meeting citing fraudulent conspiracy connections while Wishard and Rabo are ruled off. Favorites Blue Dale Frebooter and Fonsoluca head a muddy card with six races described including times and runner lists.
New Orleans, Feb 8 Top weight poor rider and heavy track defeat Phil Finch in the handicap at the Fair Grounds. Black Mate and Proteus were the only winning favorites. Wack Mate's race was strong as the colt drove hard and won with reserve. FIRST RACE Saulsberry 10 to 1 won. King's Gem 4 to 1 second. Buxom 8 to 1 third. Time 1:49 1-5. Other runners listed. SECOND RACE Black Mate 4 to 3 won. Pepper and Salt 20 to 1 second. Glad Pirate 9 to 2 third. THIRD RACE King Cole 32 to 1 won. Loretta even second. Harmakis 6 to 1 third. Time 1:17 3-3. OTHER FIELDS and runners noted. FOURTH RACE Cigar Lighter 2 to 1 won. Phil Finch 3 to 1 5. St Valentine 5 to 1 third. Time 1:47. FIFTH RACE Proteus 6 to 5 won. Ruth W 13 to 5 second. Lancastrian 4 to 1 third. Time 1:47 1-5. SIXTH RACE Bestering 1 to 1 won. Legatee 9 to 1 second. Derrida 6 to 1 third. Time 1:32 1-5. Runners listed include Saulsberry, King’s Gem, Buxom, Intrigue, and others.
Los Angeles Feb 3 form players faltered at Ascot with only El Cazador and Maseda among the favorites scoring. Outsiders led in four races while Weather was cloudy and the track fast. Race summaries note El Cazador winning four furlongs, Tim Hurst taking the Futurity course, Carey charting a mile victory, and Masedo clinching the five and a half furlongs tier.
Harry Smith of the Grafton Lunt Club sold his pack of thirty foxhounds to John Townsend of the Orange Hunt Club for 2001 dollars. The hounds Sem, Spie, Sam and Simple, plus several untrained puppies at fifty dollars each, won the contest over English hounds of Henry Higginson near Upperville in June. The pack heads to the Plains in Fauquier County for the spring meet.
San Francisco Feb 8 Red Light the Ascot mare at 18 to 1 won the Oakland fourth race while Seven Full, the odds on favorite, led early then collapsed. Weather cloudy track fast. First race three and a half furlongs won by Seven Full 4 to 6 with Menden second and Sheehan third. Second race five and a half furlongs won by Frolic Capain Burnett second Libertinus third. Third race one mile won by Ray Standard second Mountebank third. Fourth race one mile won by Bell Light 18 to 1 with Legal Form second The Lieutenant 9 to 10. Fifth race one mile won by Ralph Young with Phaeon second. Sixth race seven furlongs won by Sir Edward with F W Barr second.
At the AAA annual meeting in Chicago today officers were elected. John M. Farsen was named president, W. H. Hoteh of Buffalo was first vice president, Dr. Milburk Johnson of California became second vice president, and G. E. Parringtey of New Jersey was treasurer.
A long OCR listing shows multiple races at New Orleans Fair Grounds and City Park. Entries include Eliza, Jardiniere, Usury, Cousin Kate, Deuxtemps, Flying Rain Cloud, Python, Belden, Mabel Hollander among others with weights and odds for each race. The program lists six to seven races per course with selling and purse conditions and various horses’ odds and entries across six to seven furlongs and one mile races.
Local dog fanciers are urged to enter by next Saturday as many special prizes are offered. Ladies Kennel Association of Massachusetts funds medals for best dog and best bitch owned and shown by a Washington resident. The Bull Terrier Club of America posts a best bull terrier medal for DC ownership. Solid silver cups from Fleming Newbold for best Boston terrier owned and shown by a Washington lady. Cups for best Irish terrier and best smooth fox terrier owned by a Washington resident. Saks and Co. provide a $25 cup for best dog or bitch of any breed owned and entered by a Washington resident across all classes. Two days remain to enter. details via Mr. Gero at Pope Building room 308 or by phone Main 4099.
Wachusett Boat Club officials in Worcester plan a strong bid for the 1906 national regatta, sending delegates Thomas J. Harrah, Charles Thorn, and William B. Connor to the New England Amateur Rowing Association meeting in Boston. The national association will choose the regatta site at its March 17 meeting in Milwaukee and decide if races will use a turn.
A vast track consolidation is formed by Matt J. Winn and Joseph Rhinock, uniting Churchill Downs Louisville Latonia Covington City Park New Orleans and Kentucky Association Lexington tracks. The plan pools ownership under one company or stockholders, with the American Turf Association maintaining overarching ties to other affiliated tracks and markets.
Jank Huelsman, a former Nationals left fielder, was sent to the Montreal Club of the Eastern League. Washington retains a right to recall him in case of emergency next season. President Noyes completed the deal after a prolonged negotiation. Huelsman, who came to Washington in 1904, had previously played for Chicago Detroit and St. Louis.
Harvard faculty has urged the athletics regulation committee to ban intercollegiate football for 1906 until reforms are in place. The overseers already called for prohibition pending reform, and the athletic committee now represents the university stance. It is expected Harvard may play no football next season, with future years uncertain.
Philadelphia February 3 The bout between Battling Nelson and Terry MacGovern is set for March 24 at the National Athletic Club with six rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules. Referee Jack McGuigan to oversee. Nelson gets 45 percent of gross receipts, McGovern 3 percent. Nelson’s forfeit money stands at 11000 for appearance and 1000 for weight. Admission ranges from 2 to 16 dollars, with several higher priced seats and 1509 complimentary tickets.
New Haven Feb 8 Yale Barnard and Princeton debated eligibility rules in athletics. Leaders favored restricting team candidates to undergraduates and excluding freshmen. Harvard supported modest modifications. Move aims to curb athletic proselyting from preparatory schools.
Georgetown football players who won their G last fall will gather Sunday at 10:30 a m to elect next season s captain. Nominees expected include McLoughlin a sophomore halfback and Bocock a senior quarterback. Voters listed: Lux Dutcher Pallen Brennan Bocock McLoughlin McGuire McKeller Monahan Woods Cowan Cockrell McGowan Morten. In a tie manager Hannigan casts deciding ballot.
Boxing notes recap notable figures and bouts. Rube Ferns emerges from Kansas mines into New York sobre boxing, with Harry Forbes handling Davenport A C duties in Iowa. Al Herford answers criticism on Kid Sullivan matchups, while Kid Parker and Kid Sullivan seek future bouts. Rafe Turner stops Barney Mullin in Stockton, and Jack Dougherty, aka William Doughty, details birthplace Bedford England, 22, fighting since 1902 with five KO losses and numerous decisions and draws.
Mike Donlin center fielder of the New York Giants faces assault charges after a boisterous train scene near Albany. teammates Bennett and McGrath also jailed. bonds posted through local connections. The indoor Giants team planned a banquet in Troy after arriving.
A sprawling recap of 1900s baseball rumors and moves. Umpire Connolly, Niles from the Athletics, Collins potential return, Nordham’s catcher pick, Dowd coaching at Williams, Stone and Ramsey transfers, Farrell's National Board meeting, Carey sold to Memphis, new third basemen in St. Louis, Watkins Indianapolis nucleus, O'Brien buys Troy Club, Boston outfield fixtures, Reds catching plans, Bowerman, Patsy Donovan pharmacist, Murphy Empire State League bid, umpire article fever, Worcester baseball at new park, Armbruster joining Mack, Ganzel release hopes, Duke Farrell in Boston, Griffith foul-ball rule tinkering, Hafford reservation to Birmingham, Grady for McGraw, Cap Anson returning as owner, Moran to Buffalo/ Rochester move, and other tidbits.
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