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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1907

Page

30

Mellory Wins Overweight New Yorker In Boxing Row

Mellory of Boston defeats Willis Lewis of New York at Valley Falls Athletic Club. Lewis weighed 142 pounds, four pounds over, so the title match was withdrawn. Mellody knocked down Lewis three times in the third, and Lewis forfeited in the fourth as Mellody dominated.

Valley Falls R. L. Web Wiliam Honey Mellody Boston Charmpter Willis Lewis New York Lewis Valley Falls Athletic Club Cabse Melisdy Melody

Quaker City fighter eyes bantamweight title clash

Note from Washington Post and regional sports notes recount Eddie Chambers and Joe Atter Chambers challenger talk after a recent Philadelphia bout. Rival plans include promoters seeking big purses for Jimmy Walsh vs Frankie No. 1 and updates on boxing schedules, with Virginia UNC baseball arranging games in Charlottesville and Chapel Hill.

Nena Eddie Chambers Quaker City Joe Thomas Atter Chambers Injan Jon Gregg National Athletic Club Philadelphia Thomas Callifornia Weer Harry Koles Eander Washington Post Charlottesville Vaneo Alfred T. Brant University of Virgina University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Virginia North Carolina Chapel Hil

Brook Reaches Final in Gold Racquet Championship

George H. Brook of the Racquet Club Philadelphia defeats Payne Whitney to reach the final at Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club. He will face George L. Wrenn of New York, who advanced by default over his brother, with tomorrow’s schedule pairing Brook against Wrenn and P Lorillard Jr. against Jay Gould for the gold racquet title.

Tuxedo Park N. Y George H. Brook Philadelphia Payne Whitney New York George L. Wrenn Ook Whitney Mackay Wrenn Brook P. Lorillard, Jr Tuxedo Jay Gould Lakewood

Orientals Take Three Acmes Easy Prey in District League

Cracker outfit dominates Acmes as Orientals win by three straight games in district competition. Laborites rally and down letter carriers while White Eureka down Fat Men. Several mismatch games listed including Baengerbunds vs Bank Clerks and Southerners against Belmonts.

Orientals Acmes Palace O'Donnell Platch Commerce and Labor Ludwig Jolly Fat Men Eureka Quint Florists Sparows Market Flouse District League Acme Rotinstte Spreen Iegi Plutch Marshall Spaeth Campbell Carlson Iual Brown Za Ae Cme Totes Ani National Guard League Co. G Thompson Co. K Reidhve Reidhve Bec Kilman Gardner Jos Ap Dinnis Windsor Clauset Carroll Navy Yard League W.G.C Wattsowot Winkieman Barnes Atpeta Donnell Coleman Cox Nussear Mehrant Carrot Coal Ist Ad. Sd Post-nilce Gordon Fiieman Tompkins A Sherwood Freidricl Eckstein Hamachet Uch Ig Douglaas M'ket House Gant Bis St Sp- Sc Wiliams Miller Brueggar Cod & Isd Fi Sperrough Ad i Lg A Totata Piortats Sc St. Sp So Cooke Bs Schaffer Az Simmons McLennon Liz Se Everett Ag Wood Sengstack Eckel Cary Eureka J Gundergheimer H. Gundersheimer Farrow Moninisincial Puckrn Lansburgh Dj Moses Ar Nicholson Guare Ae Wrenn Brig Treen Moore Woodward Beraman McNulty Brediey Chicago New York Agriculture War Company Belmonts

Peter Sterling Wins at City Park Carnival Races

Special to The Washington Post from New Orleans Feb 11 reports a crowded City Park track with an strong betting crowd. Peter Sterling won the feature mile and a sixteenth handicap as Gold Mate settled for second and Beau Brummel held third. Belle Strome captured the opening six furlongs, while Arabo led a steeplechase and Stephen won the two year old event. Colloquy led the seven furlongs to win easily over Wes and St Valentine, and Quinn Brady and Blue Dale closed the card with hard drives.

Washington Post New Orleans City Park Track Gold Mate Peter Sterling Beau Brummel Granada Jack Martin Belle Strome Woodsaw Prince Brutus Arabo Noraries Stephen Black Mary Colloquy Wes St. Valentine Quinn Brady Blue Dale Bella Strome J. Martin Woodnaw Lowe J. Daly Tithe Pentax Plater Merry George Wild Klahman Asterisk Byer Custus Parnassus Naran Little Wally Sabador Seder KcIntyre Convenient Jimmy H. Hanuis den of Dawn Rebel Queen Brawney Lad Lute Foster Rubywick Lillian Barbour Biso van Dusen Garner Beau Brumme Gargantua Granada Also Ran. Fifth Rach—Seven Furlongs. Colloquy Wee St Valentine Exran Ron Sinth Seiling Anna Day Ta Cache Pickens Jungte Imp Bulwark Bell the Cat Red Coat Breit Foreigner Cora Price Colonel Bartlett Tarlac St. Noel McIntyre Captain Taylor City Park Horn Ben Sand Iit Bayou Wei. T Scarboro Henry A. Echroeder Vine James Creolin Loras Peter Flavigny Georgs Bud Hill Malta Catherine H Arby van Spion Mayor Johnson Gentian Phen Celtness Pride of Woodstock Ed McAllister Louise Macfarlan Ay McCilfton Ascot San Alvarado Tracy Audebon Kitty McCarthy Aes Talavera - Aqn Irish Mail Joan of Arc Amo Tuuta Madden Ova iBriberg Robert Mitchel Antara Bologna Neatne Ata George B. Milner Will Cathdoroy Jock Adams Cocksure Nappa Haree Tiorse Thea. Case Rama d Pyrrho Stree LOT Phys Invictus St. Edgar Henry Waite Thaddeus Aucassin Poet McGrathiana Prince Yellow Kid Parvo Ido Mohur Tattenn Oakland Bathmont Alta Hose Ginckstern Rio Visin George P. McNear Mbno Degrammont Jas Gossa Nuns Welling - Ts Box Eider A Nettia Hicks Adirondack Sheen Lone West Black Prince Byrenerdale Daniel Monaco Maid Colonel Jowett Bushthorpe Tocoltros Cloud Light Martinmas Delagoi Wigrette Captain Burnett Mina Gibson B. Gates St Elmwood Ray Bennett al Lindley Arcourt Et Woolsnatial Big Bend Yarbor Mary Talbott Waldorf Betle Uwl Wat Wal Reine Regenter Lady Lyppins Rubber Ball Jack Hardy Kankakee Keens Jim Simpson Dolph Tom Anna Rughia Mary Candlemas Tyrelean mi Selita Anne Cummings Graceland Mrs. Annie Miss Jersey Sambo Marimbo Beecher Bonebrake Alaone Water Mirror Wooltesaa Tomochichi Albas Merrick Potter Bendigeone Gavin J Brannigan King Wilda

Martinmas Upsets Ruby in Oakland Fourth Race

Oakland racing notes Martinmas seized the Futurity course upset over favorite Ruby with Lord of the Vale third as Funnysides and Isolation followed. Other winners included Viola B in the six furlong sprint and Eed Sheridan in the one mile race.

Oakland Ruby San Francisco Cal Martinmas C. Dugan W. Dugan Mike McBride Wilmore Pajaroite Be Thanktm Uncle Sam Warsawyer Sam Ramon Crystal Wave Viola WL Miller Bianche Sandy Galvestonian Kruki Duke of Orleans Hells Treasure Seeker Piligrose Jerry Sharp Silver Sue M Graham Princess Wheeler Rettig Judge Davis Follow Me Burnelette Iron Watson Yeoman A. Brown Lord of the Vale Miller Funnysides Sheen Hedgethorm Fright Albert Isolation Roy Carlos Eed Sheridan Salable McRae Misa Blille Hunte Avonellis Governor Davis Clamor Doctor Legge Dugan Dusty Miller Brown Vox Populi

Jockey Cherry Shines at Oaklawn with Two Wins

Hot Springs Ark Feb 11 Jockey Cherry rode two winners and a second as Oaklawn showcased mid card racing. Scalplock was disqualified from first place in the fifth race for fouling Suzanne Rocamora.

Hot Springs Ark Oaklawn Cherry Scalplock Cage Suzanne Rocamora Manders Col Bob D. Austin Our Boy Evan Washable Foley Merrifield Albert M Fancy Henry Bounding Wik Kustle Dandy Dancer Truman Cerond Soiree Englander Plarney Meadow Green Stella Patton Ben Strong Fitp J. Butler Doc Kyle Tres Joli Charley Heart Buren Arnold Taunt Hawkama Higainsville Wing Ting J Butler Dr Mack Englanger Florizel Skirvinjy Lillie Turner la Rouge Alencen Midgs Ruth Nolan High Bear Gardner Tytler Trace Charley Ward Shirling Su Yanne Rocamora Burton Demo Beck Niber Helgerson Big Bow Peventy Jack Lory Aubuchon Skyward Trueman Noefle Haglender Aggie Lewis Prince of

Livius A Game Racer Wins at Ascot in Fine Ride

At Ascot Livius A Game Racer ridden by Koerner led from the turn and outgamed the field to win the fourth race over one mile. Judge Nelson backed by Meaniel could do no better than third as the crowd saw a strong display from the favorite.

Los Angeles Feb. U Ascot Livius Koerner Judge Nelson King of the Mibt Mith Mohar Nicholas John H Gtennessy Colonel Palmer Black Gum Cake Lizale Albertine Oration Reapirator Coplas Suevita Chartan Prominence Tulia Preston Snap Dragon McDaniel Lake's Thrush Biaic Tai Lenia Ginnya c Connie M Vallejo RAGE Orwonds Hennessy Revolt Xeogh Stoessel Royal Ben Alty Gard Niblick Harris Cadichon dicDany

Kentucky racing commission fixes dates for four tracks

The Kentucky racing commission granted venues to Churchill Downs and three others but did not set meeting dates. The dispute centers on Louisville where the two tracks have operated for the same period. the commission plans to reduce racing days at each track. Haggin Selling Trotting Stock opens in Lexington with 90 trotters from Elmendorff Farm. 30 head sold first day bringing $8,000.

Kentucky Racing Commission Churchill Downs Latozis Douglass Park Lexington Louisville Haggin Kentucky Sales Company United States Canada J.B. Hagzin Elmendorff Farm Mas

Cantillon to trim Nationals roster before training trip

Washington fans expect changes in the Nationals for the coming year as Cantillon may drop many last season’s players. First base is a key target with Stahl gone, and Cantillon seeks a capable bat and fielder. He has plenty of outfielders and infielders behind Warner Blankenship and Heydon, and plans to shape a winning Capital lineup.

Washington Nationals Cantillon Stehlwarts Stahl Joe Warner Blankenship Heydon

Interior to field two teams in Departmental League next season

Manager Dawson says two Interior squads will compete in the Departmental League next season and be ready to start as soon as the umpire calls Play bal. The Reds may be left out if the league reorganizes, though Interior finished strong last year with an ordinary roster. Also noted are losses of Erwin the catcher and potential departures of Wahler and Torney to other posts.

Tim Jiordan Jie Brooklyn Washington Tory Jennies Errort Heston Tao Hesid Moriarity Keeler New York Welthin Reve Griff Meade Atlanta Cha New Hugh Jennings Donovan Mullen Kilian Siever Schmidt Coughlin George Washington Fleming Convention Hall America Thomas Taggart Lake View Miss Memphis Tennessee Taggart Mississippi Memphis Jockey Club Tennessee Racing Western Jockey Club New York Nationals McGraw Los Angeles Chicago White Sox Charles A. Comiskey Mexico Sox Vera Cruz Dawson Interior Reds Erwin Collie’ Wahler Babe” Torney Commerce and Labor Torney Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Engraving and Printing Treasury Department Capital City

Athletics in the Capital High School Board Meets

A meeting of the high school board of athletic directors from each school will convene to amend the stability rules. Eastern High fields a 20-man track squad amid workouts, with basketball conditioning in the same hall. Georgetown and Technical prep for spring sports while debates on eligibility persist. Various players and coaches are named, with upcoming trials and meets noted.

Business High Board of Directors Board of Education Eastern High School s @riil Central Kemper Federal Georgetown Technicel Dukey Mess Nosl Brerzer Sterzer Business Athletic Association

Mike Donlin demands higher pay before 1907 Giants deal

New York February 11 Mike Donlin balks at signing with the Giants for 1907 saying he must receive a raise. He threatens to quit if not increased, plans to leave with his wife for Chicago and would join the team there February 24 if an agreement is reached, otherwise he will pursue other opportunities.

Ryan Barry George Siler Hot Springs Hugo Kelly Kelly Joe Thomas Washington Post New York Mike Donlin Giants Mike Chicago

Baltimore Street Cars Halted in Sudden Strike

In Baltimore on February 11, a two hour citywide stoppage halted every street car as boiler cleaners pipemen and engineers in the United Railways Company struck over supervision at a construction project. Workers walked in the northwest wind while management sought a fix and planned to restore the old superintendent.

Washington Post Baltimore United Railways Company President House

Capture Alleged Lynchburg Thief Arrested in City Chase

Police detectives Parham and O'Brien arrested HL Terry on Pennsylvania avenue yesterday afternoon. Terry is wanted in Lynchburg on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing four vanity cloths from a local merchant. He will be taken to Virginia to-day or to-morrow.

Lynchburg Parham and O’brien HL . Terry Pennsylvania Avenue Terry Irginia

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