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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1907

Page

8

Creientals Win Again in District League Matches

Creientals secure another victory as bank clerks lose three games to leaders in district play. Tonight features Company M versus Company, Palace Alteya in Philadelphia against Chicag, with Fat Men as the notable team in competition.

Company M Company Palace Alteya Philadelphia Chicag Wileys Fat Men's

Orientals Defeat Bank Clerks to Tighten Lead

In the District League the Orientals topped the Bank Clerks three games as Brown starred. Potomacs battled City Hall in the Real Estate League, beating them two games while Echstein’s 227 in the second game kept City Hall from a whitewash. Treasury upset Agriculture two games. Southerners swept Walkovers in the Dit Duckpin League. Johnson Waslugh led the way with 106.

Orientals Brown Potomacs Columbia City Hall Echstein Treasury Agriculture Farmers Southerners Johnson Waslugh Man Sp. Sa Ie Jacobsen X. Ls Barclay A Walker Barbe Pais Oriental Sp Sc St Sp da Campbell Bud O'Donnell St Mark Tellinger Uz Vea Iu Lorfer Fredrick St John’s. St Ae Rankman Wlegand Bieber BP. Be Ward Arnold Chamberlain Herrmann I Collins Alley Statte Y Heap Harwood Pormae Se Ap Sc Sp. Sc Robinette Ty Williams Tata Vigrbuchen Schyitet Ekstein Aig Government Printing Office League Htererses Holt AtkLt Meier Us Dace Ntenus Az Agricult Ga Treasury Willige Warner Morris Ty Hum Smin McLennen Jones Foe Schrader Tetale Uy Navy Yard League BOM Shap Ast Td Ad McIntyre Foundry al Adama Kennady YL Hollinger Savern Wallerbern Fugitt Lys Tchfeld Fuller Eal Turner Verhatt Walkovre Jaheson Young Ash Raventhat Eiker O'Bannon Bannon Ejiker Bannon-Eiker A Ag Marshall-gemmes Na Ag Te Schmitt-Rabdertz Bradley-Post We Lot Tiner-Sahm Eli Michaud Rickette Voetheff Loving Morgan-Porter Qi Mangum Ormine Oliver-Byra Collins Holfis Collings Colling Art. Fenton Il Westallo Davis - Fhe We Kinech Los M. Fenton Biggs AL Fencon Wood New York Morris Wood Saratoga Brolyn Reed

Virginia Here Again Meets Georgetown In Tonight's Game

Charlottesville five meets Georgetown tonight at Washington Light Infantry Armory. Virginia has dominated in its gym, with one loss to George Washington, while Georgetown has only played one game, losing to the Shamrocks. Lineups list Hawkins Schuman Downey Manatt for Georgetown and Atlissos Ashby for Virginia.

Charlottesville Georgetown Virginia Washington Light Infantry Blug and Gray Charlottsville George Washington Shamrocks Joyce Georgetown Fosittons Virginia Palien Hawkins Schuman Gleon Downey Atlisso. Manhatl Williams Ashby

Commissioners Defeat Light Infantry In Last-Minute Thriller

Fast rough game ends 36 to 27 as Commissioners edge Washington Light Infantry. Handibee and Moriarty set up scoring plays, with Draeger, Handshoe, Barker, and Shreve contributing multiple goals. Five stoppages for injuries marked a hard fought 40 minutes of play.

Commissioners Light Infantry Handibee Mortarity Wash'n Gton Light Infantry Tarantey Henchbea Barker Draeger Vieft Woodhead Lortua Boyle Creamer Ghiem Ebe Robey Moriarty Wlett Shreve Draeger Handshoe Barker

Tuxedo Park to Host Amateur Tennis Championship

The amateur Championship tournament for the gold racquet in court tennis and racquets will be held tomorrow at Tuxedo Park. Winners of try-out matches will face champion Jay Gould in the final on February 12. Entrants include Gould from Lakewood New Jersey, Clarence H Backay from the New York Tennis and Racquet Club, Erskine Hewitt, Reginald Fincke, William B Dinsmore Co W Bird Milton Harger Lawrence Waterbury H P Whitney George L Wrenn Charles E Sands George C Clark and W P Bucknell from the New York Tennis and Racquet Club J P Gregg from the Philadelphia Racquet Club and others.

Jay Gould Tuxsdo Park Tuxedo Vtennis Harries Lakewood N. J Clarence H. Backay New York Erskine Hewitt Tuxedo Reginald Fincke Wiliam B Dinsmore W Bird Milton Harger Lawrence

National Guard Beats Newark in Easy Victory

In Newark's gym last night the District of Columbia National Guard defeated Newark, Baltimore won by 10 in a lopsided game. Western also toppled Eastern 13 to 8 in a strong YMCA gym performance. Bernie Harding outpointed Joe Todd 100 to 95 at the Brunswick Club pool tourney. Matty Baldwin stopped Jack Ryan in seven rounds at Lavigne's Hall Hull.

Newarks District of Columbia National Guard Newark Baltimore Srmory Gymnasium National Guard Newark, Schlosser Wiskera Hubbard Western Eastern YY. M Western Foaittons Eastern Michael Martin le Duc Maroney Harding Bernie Harding Joe Todd Brunswick Club Todd Baldwin Jack Ryan Ottawa Ontario Lavigne’s Hall Hull Quebec Matty Baldwin New England Brooklyn

Strikes and Spares at Palace Alleys in Washington Bowling Scene

A fragmented bowling column notes mixed fortunes at Palace Alleys with references to Charley Whitehead and several local players. Washington bowlers prepare for St Louis and Atlantic City tournaments while a reader seeks an anchor position on a college team.

Saengerbunds Charley Whitehead Brooklyn Market House Jimmy Williams Palace Alleys Washington St. Louis Atlantic City District of Columbia

Missouri Lad Wins Rough New Orleans Handicap Derby

One of the week’s feature races at New Orleans saw Missouri Lad, owned by Fred Cook and ridden by Nicol, prevail by a neck after a hard drive on a fast track under sunny skies. Cora Price edged Sycamore in a close three-year-olds mile race, while Cobmosa faded to Bazil in the seven furlongs. Evie Green and Planute won their races clearly as the card yielded several upsets and tight finishes.

Washington Post New Orleans Missouri Lad Fred Cook Nicol Besterling Cora Price Sycamore Kaiserhoff Seiphen Nicot Dash Jimmy H Brawney Jimmy McCormick Grenade Captain Childs Kitterman Count Reinford Clifto+ Forge Gaugel Ketes McIntyre Ancestor Gilfain Jerry Bell Indian le Cache Young Bert Osra Omar Khyam Glenacre Ed Tierney Water Pansy Capitanpo Plantagenet Monterey Ore Daemock Lowe Little George Goldstein Evie Greene J. Hannessy Golders Belt the Cat Gladiator Chamblee Henry C Sue Miss Charade Wat Margaret Mo Orline Louise Macfarlan Mazonta Aeteere Jehane Evie Green Polly Prim Ole Ian Begonia Wl Orient Au Courne Henry & Senreder Orthodon A Arabo Rae Mamie Sigel James Readlek Cashier Alma Dufour Horne Meadow Breeze Sir Toddington Horze Spion Cammpaigner Kemp Ridget Bouvilac Ensley Miss Leeds Mayor Johnson Prince Brutus Inab Roosemore Billy Bowlegs Fens Tollow Mev ‘Talbott Milan Horas Sharonowannot Buren Arnold Act Flower Belle Scott Sam Glroy Joe Coyle Adetno Florizel Sur Rocamore BelFini Ledearien Greesland Imboden Gaimeda Bob May Bellin Baieshot Helgerson Atlan Os Lampadrome King’s Gem Bathioent Lake View Gaga Griffin Rose Cherry Busy Bee Bushthorpe Silver Sue Sea Lad Sir Edward Francis Hector Grann Cutter Cloudlight Ald Ball Spinosa Rolles Ee Oe Oy Rapid Watert Lla Logiatae Velda Tony Fivee Neglen Temacen Sir Edw Magrane Gov Davis Edwin Gunn Capt Burne Eda Sheridan Jecund Vox Populi Supreme Court Chmor Hedgethorn Durnel Hildreth Durneill Hilgreth Nealon Tony Faust Ascot Selting Jorge Wete Lotta Gladstone Harvel Colonel Jack Gid Ro Laughry Gorgoletta Piuichio F. Donohue nRelono A. Muskoday Moloney Carey Arimo Cermen I Donohue Tartan Wyland Doi ‘Wat Banigda Trish Mark Storloft Sylvan Dixon Ay Otte Price Himyar Shasta Max Esther B Torse, Wet Chatbenier Walworth Mit Redwood Belasco Angeteno Poncasta Anne Stoessel Suale Christian Cotillion

Grosgrain Wins Declared Nose Ahead at Oaklawn

Public betting at Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, Ark, produced a nose victory for Grosgrain in the sixth race a one mile seven furlong event. The day featured favorable weather and a good track with multiple horses listed and times posted for each of six races.

Grosgrain Hot Springs Ark Oaklawn Manchester Butler C. H. Shilling Shirling Albert M D. Austin Orda Lady Baldur Leota Aubuchon Alling Cummings Bedigo Chieftain Falkland Minnie Johnson Dr. McCarty Bonebrake Miss Bertha Viperine Giander Ruatling Sik Austin Secon Shenandoah Merimbo J. Murphy Inygsian Skyward Manders J. D Dunn Shreve Merrick Tim

Williams' colors lead at Oakland in multiple races

In San Francisco the Williams stable showed strong form at Oakland with Huerfano winning the second race and Byronerdale taking the mile and a quarter. The program included six races with winners Calla, Huerfano, Princess Wheeler, Byronerdale, Salable, and Tocolaw, featuring notable placements for Bogum, Duke of Orleans, Jake Moose, and Nine Spot among others.

San Francisco Oakland Williams Huerfano Bogum Byronerdale Jake Moose Calla Wiillama Bertie A Lycurgus Rosy Light Kelly Handmaiden Peerless Less Silver Line Alaric Princess Wheeler Hettig Frolic McBride Hersain Sandy Joe Goss Jake Ward Yo San Halldor Prestige M. A. Powell Swagger Bonvivant Team Hunter Salable McRae W. B. Gates Brown Rolla Bonar Talamund Warte Nicht Fury Sir Carter Royal Red Galice Chappaqua el Chihuhum

Don Dome Wins Handicapped Feature at Ascot Park

Unequal weather drew a large Ascot Park crowd for a Friday program led by the feature fourth race 31X furlongs won by Don Dome with jockey Preston riding three winners. Early races highlighted Mary Glenn and Cadichon among others with close finishes and odds listed.

Los Angeles Cal Ascot Park Don Dome Preston Mary Glenn McDaniel Susie Christian Brussel Mattie Carr Hennesey Joyner Fox Laie Magnificio Sue’ Lisele Albertine Lydia Wrovseman Cadichon deDantel Nubert Plgubt Blecher

Racing Names From Hazy Meet At Preston Park

Fragmentary OCR notes list multiple horse names and times from a Preston track event with unclear order. The garbled text mentions runners such as Gionmini Esiario and Beautiful ana Beat, alongside fractions like 1:16 and 1:18, but lacks coherent results or context.

Preston Taber Aime Our Heulnia Anteim Binkahe Alfs Lady Kitty RAGE Danton Peehlaa Platoon Ayn Uintia Iis Tibia Backes Berlomge Gionmini Esiario Ateibanae Ana Beat Prince E Joe Kelly Alno Mic-“Owe Sole Robert Mad

Reinstated Bookmaker Sam Yost Tied to Turf Bribery Scandal

Officials at City Park reinstate bookmaker Sam Yost who was ruled off the turf last winter for alleged bribery attempts involving Jockey For See ate ee. Salem New Hampshire track shut down after tax collection failures and lack of trade, with $200 in taxes unpaid. Jockey Miller faces renewed penalties for betting irregularities, reflecting ongoing reform questions.

City Park Sam Yost Seee Ate Ee Cee Salem N. H Miller Deldahs Amesnk van Dadu Eer Miller New York Ieee Snug Fane

Emphasis on spring athletics at Emerson Institute

Emerson Institute will take an active part in athletics this spring. Already men have been selected for the track and basketball teams, as a call for the candidates of the baseball team will be made in a few days. Manager Easterday yesterday announced the baseball schedule for the coming season with games against several city high schools and Virginia preparatory schools. A trip to Baltimore and possibly farther north is planned.

Aigh Emerson Institute Easterday Virgina Baltimore Western High School Army and Navy Preparatory School Business High School Bethel Military Academy Warrenon Episcopal High School Alexandria Baltimore Country School Hastern High School

Futurity at Sheepshead Bay Has Five Eligibles

The Futurity to be run at Sheepshead Bay in 1909 has five eligibles after entries closed January 2. Leading nominators include August Belmont, James B. Haggin, Perry Belmont, H. B. Duryea, and many others. Haggin provided the most nominations with sires such as Watercress and Kinley Mack among those listed. Manager Patrick Donovan of the Brooklyns projects improved play but avoids predicting final standings in the National League race.

Sheepshead Bay August Belmont James B. Haggin Perry Belmont H. B. Duryea 3. C. Bennett H. P. Headley F. R. Hitchcock T. Hitchcock, Jr J. BR. Keene Clarence H. Mackay J. E. Madden Michael Murphy Oneck Stable Ormondale Stable Patrick Donovan Brooklyns Brooklyn Ned Hanlon Baltimore

Motor race at Miami regatta features Dixie time trial

The 21 mile five lap motor boat race at Miami regatta drew four boats: the Mera Simplex FX Swallow and the Dixie scratch boat. Simplex IX skippered by H Brosell Jr of New York won in 2 17 38 while the Dixie made a remarkable late surge finishing within 1 46 of the winner after successive lap reductions.

Miami H. Brosell, Jr New York

Washington School for Boys in Baltimore for Fifth Regiment games

Washington School for Boys track team under Coach Fontaine travels to Baltimore for the Fifth Regiment games tonight. Team members include Townsend Curtis Keyser and Britton with Britton entered in the 220 and 440 yard dashes, McCartney and Burke, while Jewett eyes the mile. Floweree cannot compete due to an injured leg from a fall in Richmond.

Washington School For Washington School For Boys Fontaine Baltimore Fifth Regiment Townsend Curtis Keyser Britton Country School For Boys McCartney Burke Jewett Floweree Richmond

Harris Will Ride for Brink in Cal Race Deal

Los Angeles reports that Feb 2 John Brink bought jockey Harris from R F Carman for 3000 dollars. Harris will ride horses under the name E Wayland, owned by Brink, marking a new partnership in local racing circles.

Washington Post Los Angeles Cal John Brink Harris R. F. Carman Harges E. Wayland

Willies Lewis Faces Possible Title Bout After Rhode Island Win

In a fifteen round welterweight bout Melody defeats Haner. If successful Willie Lewis earns a shot at Jos Thomas the skilled middleweight. Melody knocked Lewie out in their previous meeting and is at peak form now.

Willie Lewis Tefeate Haner Melody

Betting on race tracks may boost attendance in Tennessee

John E. Madden of Hamburg Place, speaking from Lexington, argues that a new Tennessee law targeting bookmakers rather than races will harm gate receipts less than the loss of betting profits. He suggests converting betting into sanctioned viewing with saddling pads to attract spectators, predicting higher gates than under bookmaker control.

Lexington John E. Madden Hamburg Place Tennessee

Expecting a $1000 reward for tipping on Mutual Life coverup

In New York Feb 8 Washington Post reports Leco Kiesler ex Mutual Life employee told immigration officials Maurice Davies, brought to the U S in violation of the 1903 act, was employed in the foreign department. Davies, from Paris in 1905, faced deportation. Kiesler seeks $1000 reward for informing on Davies and another Mutual employee while, amid romance with Oma Verrault head of a Love Syndicate, Kiesler spent about $2000 on her.

Washington Post New York Leco Blesler The Mutual Life Insurance Company Mutual Foreien Maurice Davies Davies Kiesler Promius Paria United States Oma F. Verrault Love Syndicate West Eighty-second Street Verrault Helen Hamilton

Death by own action in Grand Union Hotel case

New York February report details Warren Partridge Hulsey of Brooklyn killing himself in Manhattan at the Grand Union Hotel, using the name W P Gray from Denver. A note to his parents cited ill health and a hopeless battle with consumption, asking not to burden the family and predicting disgrace, with two bullets to the heart and the door locked from inside.

Washington Post New York Warren Partridge Hulsey Orange Street Brooklyn Grand Union Hotel Manhattan Thomas G. Sherman Halsey W. P. Gray Denver

Townley Brother Killed at Station Acquitted on Murder Charge

Verner Townley, who killed his brother Alfred N. Townley at the union station on August 4, 1906, was acquitted of murder today. The defense claimed self defense as Alfred allegedly drew a knife.

St. Louis Verner Townley Alfred N.townley Union Station Townley

M C A to Meet York Five in Strong Saturday Card

The M C A in York Pa presents a top night with the last York Five expected to provide a gilt edge basketball bout. A second game features the senior department reserves against the boys department representative team in a local association attraction.

M.C. A York Five M. C York

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