Washington Post Newspaper Archives, Feb 17, 1906, p. 44

Fenian Lands Money as Favorites Take Other Five Races

In a noisy program at the racetrack Fenian upset the favorite in the opening sprint from 60 to 1, with Voltage Makl tumbling as the field neared the stretch. Joe Lesser led a strong fourth race field to victory while Van Ness again mounted success, Salvisa tops two year olds in the third. Several longshots and named runners such as King Leopold and Emus showed in multiple events, with finish orders noted across the five races and performances by other entries like Maggie Jaeber and Hylan Luft.

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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

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City Park Thoroughbred Races Fail to Impress Favorite

At City Park in New Orleans on February 1 a string of upsets followed a slow track. The favorite was beaten in multiple races including a 40 to 1 shot winning the fourth, while horses like Python and Alpverkampfur posted notable performances and long odds paid off.

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New Orleans City Park Ring Werther Tine Loch Vharlie Hickson Davenport Bary Worth Southampton Bono Totiser Franstamar Fradiey Per Harvest Time Pitler Atse Ray Sehcond Secomb Malcolm M Obie King Hest Man Kedman Carmi Trepan Poxteaieg Lisber Gareast Saprainelush Alec Goldie Cowon Secomd Tryon Dete Nosaur Weberbelds Siss Lee Wickford

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Close Finishes at Ascot Steeplechase Feature

In Ascot racing, Bill Curtis led a large field to victory in the steeplechase with three photo finishes nearby. Weather was clear and track good as multiple races produced close decisions typically by a neck or a head, and several favorites won or placed in tight finishes.

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Thoroughbred Racing Results From Six Furlongs Event

Thorn placed third at 16 to 1 in 1 minute 47 seconds while Iras Chara bils Albert Enright and others ran. Naiph Young finished second at 4 to 1, Lady Rahesi placed third at 18 to 2 with time 1 48. Tam o Shanter, Dixie Lad, Presiano, Florence Fonso and Water Niche ran. Yo Sau won at 23 to 5 with Laura F. M. 1 to 3, Entre Nous 6 to 1 third, time 1 14. Six furlongs featured Lansdowne Pelhata Duelist and Candie Bell among other runners. Fullet ta won at 4 to 1, Hammer Away 3 to 5 second, Tenordaie 9 to 1 third. Boloman and Sea Lad also ran.

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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

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Oaklawn Jockey Club Opens with Record Forecast Crowd

Hot Springs Ark Feb 16 Everything is ready for the Oaklawn Jockey Club opening day headlined by the Oaklawn Handicap at a mile and one sixteenth. Track condition is fast and weather hints at a record crowd, with over 300 horses already arrived and pools expected to close during the meet amid a flurry of entries across numerous horses and connections.

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New Orleans Fair Grounds Racing Entries List

A dense entry list for New Orleans Fair Grounds with early races across one mile and twenty yards and six furlongs. Names include Sand Bag, Belle, Khinock, Decoration, Jerry Lynch, and Dapple Goll among many. Entries extend to Cup Handicap at two miles and various selling and claiming races with numerous horses such as Ma n Sgt etc.

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Unclear Racing Odds Fill Multiple Stakes and Bets

Fragmented race card lists numerous horses and odds across six races including the Ascot Derby and Redlands Handicap with entries like Calmar Stella, Hermitage, Sir Wilfred, Vino, and Brook’s course, detailing weights and close scores, but many names and figures are garbled.

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Bill to criminalize betting at race tracks introduced

A bill to make betting on horse races at track enclosures a felony was introduced in the assembly and expected to reach the senate. The bill aims to strengthen penalties beyond current law which only allows suing the losing bettor. Governor Higgins offered no commitment on supporting the measure.

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Carrolls Defeat Epiphany in Lopsided Basketball Game

Carroll Institute defeated Epiphany Chapel last night in Epiphany gym by a wide margin. Final score 24 to 22. The Carroll attack featured Rider and Gable with multiple field goals, while Cullen connected on two free throws. Carrolls next travel to face Columbia Athletic Club at 8:30 next Tuesday in Carroll Institute gym.

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

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Boxing Honors Even in Washington Baltimore Intercity Card

Washington and Baltimore boxing clubs staged an intercity card in which each side won one bout and a third bout ended in a draw. Lowe from Washington defeated Tipman of Baltimore after a foul in the tenth round led to disqualification, while Scroggs of Baltimore outboxed Lewis over ten rounds in a close decision. Warren beat Kiding, and Farren stopped Ryan in the eighth. Grand Rapids hosted a rifle record by W A Tewes, and a WashingtonBaltimore chess match was planned with Soorin Walker facing Liebenstein Melamet. Sullivan, named as an MLB umpire, joined the American Association staff.

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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

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Portrait of Mrs Nichola Longworth in Sunday Post souvenir

Tomorrow's Sunday Post will feature a portrait of Mrs Nicho laa Longworth nee Roosevelt. A tall-tone reproduction of her latest photograph prints on heavy art paper and on an Alice blue mat ready for framing. Get this attractive souvenir.

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Travis Wins Open Golf Title at Palm Beach

Palm Beach Fla Feb 16 Walter J Travis captures the South Florida open golf championship with $160 prize though an amateur A H Fenn and Andrew Kirkaldy tie for second and third money. Morning rounds set course and amateur records. Travis and Fenn lead but fail to match morning brilliance in the afternoon. Thirty amateurs started the event and a Scotch foursome will follow for pros and amateurs with noted partnerships listed.

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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

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Virginia State League Advances in Minor League Board Decision

The national board of minor league clubs completed its session in New York on February 16 disbursing 40 cases for 31 leagues and 4,200 players under contract. The Virginia State League petition to move up to Class was granted. In Des Moines Burns defeated Lundin in a catch-as-catch-can match with falls of 17:05, 9:56, and 24:46.

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Delicate nerves blamed for women’s health woes

A historic note emphasizes that women suffer due to nervous system weakness. It claims female illness stems from nervous strain and that headaches reflect weakened nerves, urging better awareness of the nervous system’s influence on overall health.

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Dr Miles Nervine Advert Claims Nervous Cure

An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine as reviving nerves and curing nervous disorders. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Hattie Gr of Roanoke Virginia who says six bottles improved her female weakness and nervousness, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

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Marquette Baseball League to Return Next Season

Promoters confirm the Marquette Baseball League will continue with plans for the upcoming season. New grounds near the Soldiers Home are being pursued, with several tracts evaluated for an ideal diamond and outfield. Clubs likely to return include St. Martin, St. Paul, St. Patrick, St. Vincent, Immaculate Conception, and Trinity. Also notes the World Basketball Championship game where Company E New York National Guards defeated Kansas City Athletic Club 87 to 11.

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Bill to criminalize betting at race tracks introduced

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Boxing Honors Even in Washington Baltimore Intercity Card

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