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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1906

Page

40

Hopkins to enter Georgetown Indoor Games in Washington

Baltimore Collegians under Capt Hunter prepare for the Georgetown indoor meet on March 3 in Washington. Hopkins plans entries in open events and possibly a relay against Virginia, though past Georgetown-Virginia friction blocks a Virginia clash.

Baltimore Collegians Georgetown Baltimore Hunter Johns Hopkins Washington Hopkins University of Virgina Fifth Armory Virginia H Hunter Padgett Perce Stewart Gritht Mich

Ban Johnson Visits Washington Team Owners

American League President Ban Johnson spent yesterday with local magnates in Washington. He dropped in on Mr. Miner, Washington club general manager, after returning from the AL meeting in New York. Johnson said his visit was personal and forecast a banner season ahead. He left for Chicago that evening and planned to meet Manager Stahl in the Windy City this week.

New York Dwight English Lawn Tennis Association London United States National Lawn Tennis Aviation FL G County Lawn Tennis Club Brooklyn BR. OW Little Westside York James Dwight Boxton A Social Ime Anderson Sweden Germany Utu France Australia Arce B. C Wright Boston F. B. Alexander If Ward A. Hobart Orange K. Collins Chicago Johnson Washington Miner Ele Cheagalas Stahl Windy City

Washington sports notes stir at Central High and Georgetown

Jim Sprismann resigns as George Washington coach to devote time to a new Central High team. TJ Wilson named manager of George Washington football and is drafting next fall’s schedule. Chis Cox at Cormult trains the second crew with a chance at a varsity seat. Georgetown backs a triangular rematch with Navy and Columbia on the Severn in April. Georgetown Athletic Association rules restrict basements and rowers to university members.

Jim Sprismann George Washington Ul Central High TJ Wilson George Washington Chis Cox Central High Wie Cormult Georgetown Navy Columbia Severn

Cosgrove named spring baseball coach at Princeton

Princeton announces former Princeton baseball player Cosgrove will coach this spring with candidates reporting next Monday. The Tigers plan a Southern trip starting with Navy at Annapolis and a game at Charlottesville before facing the Washington American League club on the eve of the regular season.

Vecal Washington Pox Princeton Cosgrove Navy Annapolis Charlottesville Washington

Will Brand a Ringer at Oaklawn as Radtke Dominates

Hot Springs Ark Feb 21 Radtke won four of five mounts at Oaklawn with fine weather attendance the best since opening day A J Poindexter registered a horse named the Radtke but the horse was branded a ringer by the association and taken over for branding The day’s results show Lanardo Mate Zitt Odd Elsa San Primo Rudy Mafalda and Mafalda among the winners with Investors O G Parke among the runners up.

Hot Springs Ark Oaklawn Radtke A. J. Poindexter Lanardo Game Bird Belle Scott Miss Kinglette Merchant Front West Twinkling Star Irish Brigade Mate Zitt Ghats Anadarko Dusky Morelia Martius Ada Russel Odd Elsa Dotinda Dave Sommera Athena Balmer V Miss Leeds Check Morgan San Primo Sarmakig Loricate

Racing Results and Entries Across Multiple Tracks

Race day notes show results and entries from New Orleans City Park and Hot Springs. Notable finishes include Am bitious at 15 to 1 winning a six furlong first era, Janie's Jewel second, and Third Alarm at 110 in fifth race. Entries list horses such as Deux Temps, J. C. Clem, Buttercup, and Bayfield names with odds and track details across seven races.

Trossachs Safeguard Norwood Ohio Deux Temps J. C. Clem Buttercup Request Burke Cochran Sir Hugh Logistika Tight Note Hyacinth Farereatis Song Captain Bop Rickshaw Joe Lesser Katie Powers Stoner JI Tollowsy Jocus Pocus Lord Kent Bill Carrall Atwood Tribes Hill Arabo Dappla Frank Hice van Hope Sigmund Frank Green Lemon Giri Chauncey Olcott New Orleans City Park

Thoroughbred racing card with multiple race weights

A race program listing owners and horses with weights for six events. Notable entries include Gusie Christian 110, Regal 108, Palmer 107, San Lution 105, Tendercrest 105, Mattie Spencer 105, and Sandy Andy 14 in the first race. Young Pilgrim Americano Prince Magnet 112 in the second. Mabel Holander 112 and Duke of Orieans 111 in the third. Toyerdale 122 and Rey del Mundo 117 in the fourth. Matt Hogan 108 and Doctor Shermac 105 in the fifth. Dusty Miller 110 and Modicum 110 in the sixth. Includes multiple other named horses and weights throughout.

Blanch C Induna Comida King of Spades Early Flower Alonzo Hot Cakes Yellowtop Nerske Redtape Ossian Charen Green Babe B Rubinov Demages Dewey Suvmark Foncasta Mies Betty George P. McNear Borghesi Hawker Wireia Marshal Ney Bill Curtis Courant Giipin Chaik He Done Gusie Christian Regal W. P. Palmer San Lution Tendercrest Mattie Spencer Sandy Andy Elfin Xing the Roustabout Sutasie Albertine Bonnie Reg Smithy Kane Aokland Pentagon Smiler Fred Bent Professor Statts Tavora Dangerous Girl Rustis Lady Lord Nelson Young Pilgrim Americano Prince Magnet Janeway Bucalfe Bluswenthal Jimmie Best Read Yo San Dotage Mabel Holander Duke of Orieans Nappa Armiston Bragg Dominus Arvi Arragon Grace G Sam McGilhon Kogo Sacramento Belle Toyerdale F. W. Barr Chanily Hammeraway Goodluck Neelton Sir Edward

Corrigan horses win three at City Park card

New Orleans reports Corrigan stable took three of seven races on the City Park program. Creel and Goldie led the winners, with Ingol thrift also scoring as a favorite. Races featured Ann Hill, Creel, In golturist, Su zannne Keeamore, ren!, Spendbhitt Helen, and Goldie among the notable horses with mixed results for contenders.

New Orleans Corrigan Creel Goldie Ingolthrift Ann Hill Miss Jordan Henry of Frangtamar Censor Harvest Time Major Carpenter Draco Problem Bsix Dazzle Lechgall Jehane Alvantare Woodshed Suds Lady Charade Ingolturist Hefferman Parisienne Covina Sporteman Little Red Lythelist Mandina Wtandicap Ren Tiehimingo Lucy Young Fie Bert Osra Merely Mary Ann Adesso Precious Stone Billy Woodard Davenport Nutwood Spendbhitt Helen Skyward Oak Grove Wickford Ram Devils Galmeda Oratorian Wanleigh Handmash Gold Bearer Merry Acrobat Kileinwood

JOCKEYS FIGHT IT OUT AT NEW ORLEANS FAIR GROUNDS

Spirited finishes by Sewell and Martin mark racing at the New Orleans Fair Grounds with heavy track conditions. Shenandoah and Buleshed were the winning favorites as the day’s four main races produced tight finishes and notable sprints by Sewell and Jack Martin.

Sewell Martin Fair Grounds New Orleans Weh Shenandoah Buleshed Jack Martin Dan Mefenna Arsenal Jade Tennyburn Nelson Ohio Sir Francis J. Maverick Glen Gallant Triple Silver Pancreatis Potentate Balered Blackburn Glad Pirate Black Mate J. J Commodore Theim Weather Vane Bob Augustine Tulkey Automaster Raihland Bouvier Whippoorwill Sonata Lady Navarre de Reszke Collector Jessup Peter Paul Fargo Louis Kraft Paul Cashier Hickory Corners Frangible Saul Goo Goo Nones J. ©. Clem Flavigny Bitter Brown Etta M Attraction Beechwood Bluegrass Lad Rhinock Mahogany Deniel Portworth

Stone-Lenge Handicap delivers a tight Oakland finish

In a $1,000 Stone-Lenge Handicap at Oakland San Francisco Feb 21 Jake Sanders the favorite edged Bob Ragon after a hard fought stretch. Magicum displayed form by winning the first race at 9 to 4 while showers and a sloppy track affected the program.

San Francisco Oakland Jake Sanders Bob Ragon Magicum Summarines Modicum Shady Lad Haven Lady Goodrich Princess Titania Corrigan Hooligan Lone Wall Jake Moore May Holliday Glenarvon Forerunner Gossiper Rd Lilburn Dargin Dorado Alco

Ascot betting day yields favorites win two races

Los Angeles Feb 21 reports a cloudy day at Ascot with good track as favorites captured two races and second choices won three. Race summaries note winners Decimo Rockey Bluebottle Felip Ley and new names like Miss May Howal Tee with times and contenders listed.

Los Angeles Cal Ascot Decimo Adams Marylander Kubelfe Casa@or Flea Molto Atlantico Rockey Piquet Gon@plus Blue Knot Winnie Adams Tottenham Stone Arabia Young Marlow Phiz Myrtle H Devork Bluebottle Sylvan Trixen Lady Albce Ray Egan Asther B Felipe Luego Wrenve Whoa Bill Conde, Regal Lotta Gledstone Cataime Miss May Howal Tee

Hermis Out of Suburban Race At Sheepshead Bay

New York Feb 21 E R Thomas Hermis winner of the Suburban in 1904 is declared out of the Suburban Handicap to be run Thursday June 21 at Sheepshead Bay. He nearly collapsed in a race at Brighton Beach last year but may race again. Also declared out were Von Tromp Monsieur Beaucaire Hot Shot First Water Nathan Hale and Proposer. Fifty three nominations remain for the $20 000 Suburban.

New York R. Thomas Hermis Sheepshead Bay Hermis Brighton Beach von Tromp Monsieur Beaucaire Hot Shot First Water Nathan Hale Proposer

Pell Reaches Indoor Tennis Championship Semi Final

New York February 21 T R Pell advances to the singles semi final by defeating M S Clark in a keen three set match at the Seventh Regiment Armory indoor lawn tennis tournament. In doubles Wisher and Tallant defeat Westfall and Anderson. Other early results include Irving Wright beating K Smith and Lovibond defeating Steinacher.

M. S. Clark New York Seventh Regiment Armory T. R. Pell Clark C. Wright B. C. Wright Boston Smith Wisher Tallant Brooklyn Westfall Anderson Ingles Irving Wright K. Smith Seventh Regiment A. M. Lovibond Hamilton Grange T. Cy Homans Westside L.T. C J. M. Steinacher W. H Moore A S. Cragin Severth Regiment R. D. Bittle Lovibond Steinacher R. T. Bryan H. Alten Clarf Stwanoy Grant Hams T. BR. Pel Siwanay E. P. Fisher H. Tallant H. L. Westfall J. W. Anderson Kings County

WHITE TO COACH MIDDIES AT ANNAPOLIS

Washingtonian Dr G Harris White, a crack pitcher for the Chicago American League club, is hired to coach the Navy baseball team at Annapolis. He will arrive Monday, assess candidates, and begin work as the season opens April 14. White, a Georgetown alumnus, previously coached George Washington University and has long been linked with Chicago’s White Sox.

G. Harris White Navy Annapolis Bill Clarke Washington Wavy Dr. White Central High School O Street School Georgetown University Biue Gray College White Philadelphia Charles Comiskey Chicago Americans White Sox George Washington University Washington Boy Chicago Permisson Comiskey

Athletes Put Under Ban in Amateur Association

Baltimore February 21 The Amateur Athletic Union permits presidents to appoint commissioners with registration powers. Woodson P. Waddy C W Barry and James A O Shea named for the district. James G Willett of the Maryland Athletic Club ruled ineligible as an amateur. A C Guempie of St Leo s Gymnasium suspended for competing unregistered and several Washington athletes are suspended while F Wallace of the Ordway Rifles is declared a professional.

Baltimore Amateur Athletic Union Kelsey South Atlantic Association Woodson P. Waddy Richmond C. W. Barry Norfolk James A. O'Shea Washington James G. Willett Maryland Athletic Club A. C. Guempie St Leo's Gymnasium F. Wallace Ordway Rifles

GRAFTS' HAND IN THE BILL REFORM GROUPS DRIVE

Albany reports the International Reform Bureau spreading anti race gambling sentiment. Dr. Wilbur Crafts visited Governor Higgins four weeks ago and learned the governor favors the bill. Anthony Comstock helped shape the draft introduced for joint committee review.

Washington Post Albany N. Y Reg A. A. Gregg International Reform Bureau Senate Assembly Gregg Staoxt Reform Bureau Society For the Prevention of Vice Washington Wilbur Tr. Crafts Internaoral Reform Bureau Congress Br. Crafts Pennsylvania New York

Georgetown Gymnasium to Open Next Scholastic Year

Georgetown University boards accept plans by Ewing and Champell for a concrete brick gymnasium costing 50000 dollars. John S. Larcombe awarded contract. building north of Healy, facing Georgetown Field, 100 by 50 feet with basement. Main floor for gym, seven foot high banked track, athletic offices, and team quarters.

Georgetown Symansium Ewing and Champell University John S. Larcombe Healy Georgetown Feld The Athletic Association

Close Bouts Highlight Epiphany Amateur Wrestling Meet

The first annual Epiphany Chapel Athletic Club tournament concluded with tight matches in the gym at Twelfth and C. Charles Norris defeated Charica Reigers at 100 pounds, Carl Loche beat Frank Wisebaker at 220 pounds, Vic Herron topped John Hohmann at 42 pounds, C L Krol defeated Herman Schmidt at 14 pounds, F Williams beat Frank Lockhead at 140 pounds, John Conrad defeated J Gindfelder at 127 pounds, E Hc Miller beat John Stith at 164 pounds, and D McDonald defeated W Dunawin at 188 pounds. Referee George Burlingame, manager Prof Frank Huseman. Also notes Edward L Greene elected captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team.

Epiiphany Chapel Athletic Club Twelfth C Streets Charles Norris Epiphany Charica Reigers Epphany Carl Loche Carroll Institute Frank Wisebaker Vic Herron John Hohmann C L. Krol Herman Schmidt F . Williams Frank Lockhead John Conrad J. Gindfelder E Hc Miller Carmel Institute John Stith Epinhun D. McDonald W. Dunawin George Burlingame Fiank Huseman

Dogs Seek Championship At District Kennel Club Show

HW E Gero explains hurdles for dogs to earn AKC championship points at the upcoming city show. Winners classes award points toward the title, with two points for a winner in a class, ten points needed under three judges for the champion certificate. Nearly a hundred entries expected from the District of Columbia Kennel Club show.

HW. E. Gero American Kennel Club Dar District of Columbia

Bloomingdale Club to Hold Track Meet at McDevitts Field

Bloomingdale Athletic Club stages a track meet at McDevitt’s Field weather permitting with events from 11 o'clock. Entries include cross country from Brookland car line to St Martin's Church, several dashes, jumps, relays and a three legged race featuring Bloomingdale, Mills, Young and others. A prize for last cross country run. winner to receive a pennant.

Bloomingdale Athletic Club McDevitt's Field Brookland St. Martin's Church Bloomingdale Baker and Birkie Mills Young BE. Miller Greenwich A Meek H. Hennig Bloomimedais Krey F. Hennig H Hennig Gloomingdale Miller J Grady Greenwich F. Meunig Walsh Mloomingdale A. G Grady B Miller J Burite A. C Olympia Bain Eo Miller Burke Greenwich AC

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