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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1906

Page

102

Fenian Lands Money as Favorites Fall in Sprint Card

In a brisk race card at our grounds Joe Lesser led a strong field to win the fourth, with Van Ness again leading in front at odds on. Fenian upset long-shot at 60 to 1 to Gew, while Kung’s Gem defeated favorites. Wreathe, Maggie Jaeber, and others also raced. Salvisa and King Leopold highlighted the early events with close finishes and varied placings.

Joe Lesser van Ness Salvisa Kung Our Grounds Canyon Barmland Marvin Neal Tick Gorter Cleverland Port Worth Pive Irlongs van Les MW Emus Rodird Johu H Rhy Igh Shiner Kenny Clheman Sampure Wissen Lito Hope Aimollins Maggie Curown Saul Doreths Dowd Ettel’s Pride Mrrigue Sjeo Ae Tu

Races At City Park Highlight Upsets and Favorites

At New Orleans City Park on February 1, several favorites were defeated in overlooked raves amid slow tracks. The program featured steeplechase and flat races with odds listing multiple contenders and varied outcomes including a 40 to 1 surprise and several close finishes.

Close Finishes at Ascot Steeplechase Leads Field Home

Report of Ascot racing with tight finishes in multiple races. Bill Curtis fronts a large field to win the steeplechase amid clear weather, with several margins by neck or head. Summary notes also cover Oakland results and a medical ad for Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

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Thoroughbred Racecard Summary of Six Furlong Races

Result notes show multiple races with winners and speeds. Yo Sau won at 23 to 5 in six furlongs, Laura F. M. took a 1 to 3 favorite spot with Entre Nous second and others like Naiph Young and The Lady Rahesi placing in various divisions. times range around 1:14 to 1:48 with several runners including Presiano Dixie Lad Florence Fonso and Wate Niche.

Thorn Iras Charabils Albert Enright Chief Bush Farnum Jolly Witch Biker Wartumes Cardinal Sarte Fourtil Naiph Young Lady Rahesi Tam O' Shanter Dixie Lad Presiano Florence Fons Tenordaie Tame Boloman Sea Lad

Oaklawn Racing Opens as Crowds Expected at Hot Springs Meet

Hot Springs Ark Feb 16 Opening day of the Oaklawn Jockey Club meet near carries high hopes for a record crowd. The Oaklawn Handicap at a mile and one sixteenth is the feature with a fast track and many horses already arrived. Entries include Jory Lynch Sinverity Belle Hand Bag Lay Teutieda The Cure Plater Lows Kraft Colonist ashie Williamy emery Little Scout Captain Bob St Valentine Monaco Maid and others.

Hot Springs Not Springs Ark Oaklawn Jockey Club Jory Lynch Sinverity Belle Hand Bag Lay Teutieda the Cure Plater Lows Kraft Ashie Williamy Emery Little Scout Captain Bob St Valentine Monaco Maid Hollowines Nuromarter Masey, Jr Footlights Ea Karty Prince Sala Saim Kenton City Park Whamblet Solvent la Thorpe Tot M Helgerson Eclectic Jould Lirnts Out Atrilla Drexel Benvolio Minnie Adams Emergency Jack Dolan Rebar Esnet Eliott Yuin Stegotthrif Garnivh

New Orleans Fair Grounds Racing Entries Listed

One mile and twenty yards races feature Sand Bag Aimecerity Belle Fair Alypap Khinock in an $8 race. Wedgewood Decoration Jerry Lynch and Dapple Goll in multiple entries. Fifth race includes Gate lines and bets. New Orleans City Park card adds four furlongs to open, with Vendido and others listed in a crowded program across seven races.

New Orleans Seil Aimecerity Wedgewood Jenacdaah Jerry Lynch Teh Dapple Goll Sonata Ham St. Bonnie and Sea Voyage Mufain Uay Adelaide Lapis Henrietta Norwood Ohig Arsenal Attwe Apt Tnymnethle the Cure Bhater Thad cace-'Ehree Mies Bree Powis Kraft Hayak Arms Merry Pioneer Bob Gitte Scout Phil Firet Grove Ffort Tae Willems Hanitrap Monae Saud Loeistutla Rainland Joy Nabbernie Monaco Mali Gollblatt Eetline Bershwood Ms. Macy Automaster Pavoni Whorter Vendido Beau Brumtel Solvent Ang Millbrook Chamblet Knorkirkt Whorley Ward la Thorpe Miss Jewell Lila Vivian Regele Lou M Lights Gut Oliver Me Ie Charawind Flying Little Wally Chass Remeloud Tim Bozeman Benvolte Lid Attila Hossmand Drecel Berry Hughes Hymettus Emergency Prince Hiutus Auditor Billy Woodard Autoceiver Minnie Adams Jack Dolan Debar Shawana Elliot Louis LH Ane Thistle da Garnisheave Gambler Bon Mot Rockaway Cascine Ingotthrift Monecherd Capitano Teeny Sher Trogon Huzzah Laber Jaman Hay

Thoroughbred Entries and Odds at City Track Meet

A list of race entries and weights from a city track meet includes horses like Inakis, Los Angeleno, Legater, Hullfinch, Travers, Rather Rosal, and Don You Darr with varying odds and weights. Multiple races feature high card values in the Ascot Derby and Redlands Handicap, with notable horses such as Sir Wilfred, Vino, and Brooks course Hermitage.

Inakis Los Angeleno Legater Hullfinch Travers Rather Rosal Don’t You Darr Ad Hiles St. ‘Scot Calmar Stella A Casador Hoot Man Hillabattle Lady Allure Sweec Mitty Sylvan Diaon Marie Esher Miles Ferrera Grande Ebony Torgian Northville Blissful Flis Hauduap Gm Corlongs Masedo Fustian Don Ponmo Firm Fool Qupin Sais Workman Feltya Luega Feiypociates Cacoh Wasean Brooks Course Hermitage Sir Wilfred Vino W. S. Carey Secret M Ramus Charley Giipin Marshal Ney Chimney Sweep Cabin Tim Hurst Revolt

Bill to make race track betting a felony in both arenas

Albany reports a proposed bill to tighten gambling laws, making wagering inside race track enclosures a felony. The measure, likely to move in both houses, would align penalties with off track gambling and provoke debate over constitutionality and moral grounds. Governor Higgins says he has not committed to supporting the measure.

Wits Assembly Senate Jnm Albany Bliggins Ehurein Higgins Oil Senate

Carrolls Defeat Epiphany in High-Scoring Road Game

The Carroll Institute team defeated Epiphany Chapel last night in Epiphany’s gym by a large margin. Carroll’s offense dominated with multiple field goals and free throws, while Epiphany struggled to match the scoring pace. The Carrolls are set to host the Columbia Athletic Club next Tuesday at 8:30 in the Carroll Institute gym.

McQuinn Smith Roverson Cullen Carrells Columbia Athletic Club Carroll Institute Smith Roberson

Boxing Honors Even Bout Between Washington and Baltimore

Washington and Baltimore split three intercity boxing contests at the Eureka Athletic Club with a draw and two decisive results. Lowe defeated Tipman for Washington after a tenth round foul disqualification, while Scroggs of Baltimore outboxed Lewis to a ten round draw. Warren defeated Kiding, and Farren stopped Hyan in their bouts, as the night featured strong local rivalry and ending with a stalemate in the middle bout.

Tommy Lowe Tipman Washington Farren Kid Egan Washington Post Baltimore Eureka Athletic Club Widgan Jimmy Tarren Karry Scroggs Joe Tipman Lowe Scroges Danny Dee Seroges Lewis Scroggs Lew Jaurels

Portrait of Mrs Nichola Longworth in Sunday Post Souvenir

Tomorrow's Sunday Post will feature a portrait supplement of Mrs Nicholaa Longworth nee Roosevelt. A tall-tone reproduction of her latest photo will be printed on heavy art paper on an Alice blue mat ready for framing. Get this attractive keepsake.

Sunday Post Nicholaa Longworth Roosevelt Nicholas Longworth

Travis Wins South Florida Open Golf Title at Palm Beach

Walter J. Travis wins the open golf championship of South Florida at Palm Beach, taking first prize of 160 dollars as an amateur. A. H. Fenn and Andrew Kirkaldy tie for second and third, with 125 and 5 dollars. Herd and Jones tie for fourth and fifth, with 60 and 25 dollars. Fenn sets a morning course record, while Travis breaks the amateur record in morning play.

Washington Post Palm Beach Fla South Florida Walter J. Travis A. H Fenn Andrew Kirkaldy Ale Herd Rowland Jones A. H. Fenn Travis A. T. Fenn Andrew Alexander Herd Row George Low Percy Barrett Cory H. R. Worthington Ot Pann W. Fairbanks H. Huston Joe Mitchell A. J. McClure Harban John Dunlap, Jr Scotch Alex. Herd H. Fenn George Law Andreew Kirkaldy Walter J. ‘Travis C. B. ‘Cory J. B. Patterson Annieteurs Walter Kirkaldy Dunes Cor

Virginia League Advances in Minor League Board ruling

New York February 16 the national board of minor league clubs finished a three day session dis posing of forty cases. The Virginia State League was advanced to Class and the board represents thirty-one leagues in 407 cities with 4200 contracted players. Des Moines Iowa February 16 Farmer Burns defeated Hijal Lundin in a catch as catch can match taking the first fall in 17 minutes 5 seconds and the next two in 9 minutes 56 seconds and 24 minutes 46 seconds.

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Nervous system faults blamed for women's ailments

A brief note emphasizes that many illnesses in women stem from the nervous system. It argues women underestimate how nerve health affects overall well being and attributes headaches and suffering to weakened nerves.

Dr Miles Nervine Promises Relief for Nervous Ailments

An advertorial claim from Mrs Hattie Gr Roanoke Virginia touts Dr Miles Nervine as revitalizing nerves and curing nervous disorders. The writer says one patient with extreme female weakness improved after using six bottles and offers a money back guarantee if not beneficial.

Miles’ Nervine Hattie N. E Roanoke

Marquette Ball League to Continue with New Grounds Plans

The Marquette Baseball League will continue next season with plans for new grounds near the Soldiers' Home. Directors consider a larger field though not as convenient as the old site on R street. Clubs likely to return include St. Martin, St. Paul, St. Patrick, St. Vincent, Immaculate Conception, and Trinity. In a separate note, Company E of the New York National Guards won the world basketball title by beating the Kansas City Athletic Club 87 to 11.

Marquette Baseball League R Street St. Martin St. Paul St. Patrick St. Vincent Immaculate Conception Trinity Kansas City Company E New York Natonal Guards Schenectady Kansas City Athletic Club

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