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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1906

Page

14

Intercollegiate and scholastic track carnival slated

Tomorrow night at Convention Halls 270 athletes from schools and clubs will compete in an intercollegiate and scholastic carnival. Organizers led by Manager Foley prepared ushers and crowd controls as Virginia, George Washington, and other teams prep for key races including a tight two mile showdown. George W Orton of Penn joins officials bringing long distance event experience to the program.

Foley Charlottesville George Washington Washington Virginia Columbia Athletic Club Tapal Yo M. C. A Eastern Episcopal High Georgetown Prep Western High School Georgetown Preps Western High George W. Orton University of Pennsylvania Orton Pennsylvania

Barred for doping horses at Oakland track

San Francisco February 22 S M Williams Co racing stable warned off Oakland track after stewards found evidence of stimulant administration on Arrahgowan. Entries of Williams horses refused and their stock ordered from Emeryville track to protect racing's interests. Cleveland players head to Hot Springs for spring training with Bernhart in charge. crew includes Bemis Bueloa Joss Bernhard Townsend Hess Terner Tsykler Broadus Moore left due to injury.

S. M. Williams & Co Oakland Track San Francisco Oakland Arrahgowan Emeryville Cleveland Springs Ohio Hot Springs Ark Atlanta Bernhart Bemis Bueloa Joss Bernhard Townsend Hess Terner Tsykler Broadus St. Louis Moore

Ban Johnson Hints Covering Up Players by Fake Purchases

Ban Johnson says several big league managers may have bought players from minor leagues to hide them. He warns penalties could be severe if proved, with suspensions possible. Garry Herrmann and John K. Bruce confirm commission has definite information on one case and is reviewing others.

Cincinnati Ohio Ban Johnson Garry Herrmann John KE. Bruce National Baseball Commission Johnson Herrmann

Tigers Baseball Dates Announced For 32-Game Schedule

Princeton University announces a 32-game season up from last year with a new second Harvard game. The schedule includes a first ever meeting with Boston National League and trips to Cornell Yale Penn State and Dartmouth with dates from March 24 through June 16 including Harvard and Yale clashes.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Baseball Management Tne Harvard Cambridge Tigers New York University Uranus Trinity Dickinson Fordham Boston National League Annapolis University of Virginia Charlottesville Washington American League Washington Georgetown Georgetownat Brown Pennsylvania Philadelphia Amherst Cornell Lawrenceville Andover Dartmouth Pennsylvania State Yale New Haven Williema New York

Chevy Chase Hounds Ride Despite Rainy Day

A small party rode with the Chevy Chase hounds under poor weather, starting from the kennels and reaching Garrett Park. The drag covered a noted local course and produced entertainment with two live foxes chased for about half an hour before ending. Senator Newlands will host next Saturday’s Woodley Lane run. The party included the Peruvian Minister Pardo on Free State, Mr. Dulaney’s recent Upperville purchase, Chester Ixerr on a new Warrenton hunter, Jack Palmer on Red Wex with Kinney Palmer on Helen, Hubsey Owen on Mumblety Jack, Acting Master H. Johnston on Belairs, and the huntsman.

Chevy Chase Garrett Park Newlands Woodley Lane Pardo Free State Dulaney Uppervilla Chester Ixerr Warrenton Jack Palmier Kinney Palmer Helen Hubsey Owen H. Johnston Belairs Huntsman

Speed Races at Convention Hall Rink In City

Close times and fast work mark the first roller skating races in years at the Convention Hall rink. Events included three mile novice won by Robert Reed in 15.07 3-5, two mile novice won by G I Longford in 9.07 8-5, one mile novice won by T W McElroy in 4.31, two miles open won by F L B Goodman with D M Harkness second, one mile relay won by Capital Athletic Club, Wisconsin Athletic Club second in 10:15, one mile open won by S R Roberts with Irving Plant second in 4:05, three mile professional won by H H Sherwood with Harry Thompson second in 12:48 4-3, exhibition mile Joe Quirk in 4:01 with Dr William Grent referee. Also noted opener for wrestling bout Gotch and Hackenschmidt slated February 23. Gotch, former champion, defeated Jenkins earlier in New York.

Convention Hall Robert Reed G. I. Longford T. W. McElroy FL B. Goodman D. M. Harkness Capital Athletic Club Wisconsin Athletic Club SR. Roberts Irving Plant H. H. Sherwood Harry Thompson Joe Quirk William Grent Balimore

Foul in Stakes Apples Punishment for Nicol at Fair Grounds

New Orleans February 22 The National Stakes for two year olds at half a mile worth 1289 to the winner featured Blue Dale winning by a length over Lens after Lens was placed second following Karama disqualification. Nicol received an eight day suspension and a $100 fine for rough riding.

New Orleans Karama Lens Blue Dale Bosserman Alma Dufour Garnish Margaret M Nicol Modred Prince Brutus Robin Hood Folly Prim Python Wild Range Trouvere Moderator Little Wally Tripoli Red Man Sam Hoffheimer Thistle Do Tammany Alma Dutour Shawana Post Holverman Judge Treen Black Flag Preciosa II Philie Tryon Dominis Safety Light Juba Orient Samotion John Garner Limerick Irl Bisque Gold Proof Woodlawn Prince of Pless

Snyder Fillies Dominate Martha Washington Stakes at Fair Grounds

At New Orleans Fair Grounds on February 22 Snyder & Co. runners Bemay and Mintberia won the Martha Washington Stakes for two-year-old fillies at half a mile, with Bemay the 1 to 2 favorite and Mintberla close behind. The day featured six races with track good, Logistilla and Captain Bob also posting wins, while Sir Hugh broke down in the second race.

New Orleans Snyder & Co Bemay Mintberia Fair Grounds Snyder Elsie Janis Logistua Third Alarm Sir Hugh J. C. Clem Deux ‘Temps Safeguard Trersachs Hequest Norwood Ohio Buttercup Logistilla Mintberla Wisle Janis Ransum Budapest Creola Girl Taira Aldrin Hocus Pocus Stoner Hill Billy Carrell Lord Kent Atwood Dapple Gold Lemon Girl Frank Rice van Hope Attraction Tribee Hl Frank Green Araho

Borghesi Sets Ascot Cup Mark in Two Mile Win

Borghesi carried 148 pounds to win the Ascot Cup two miles in 3:27 3-4, five and a quarter seconds faster than the previous Ascot record and within 1.2 seconds of the world mark. Chimney Sweep took the mile and a half dash in 1:38 1/2, a track record, as four favorites prevailed. Weather clear, track fast. results across six races with multiple contenders.

Los Angeles Borghesi Ascot and Judge Deming Oakland Gold Rose King of Spates Alonza O Commida Frower Nerska Indunde Hot Cakes Yellow Blanche C Sitty Rubbnon Charles Green Secom Ossian Babe B Desmages Miss Betty Foncasta Dewey Smithy Kane Utzzla Albertine Bonnie Reg Handy Andy

Good Luck Wins the California Derby at Oakland

A holiday crowd in Oakland saw Good Luck capture the California Derby in 2 1 9? with Hammeraway second. Other races included Young Pilgrim winning the second race and Mabel Hollander taking the third as a muddy track and clear weather marked the program.

San Francisco Oakland Hammeraway Pilgrim Sumi Imaries Futelity Course Lord Nelson Fred Dent Rugile Lady Pentagon Tuvora Dangerous Girl Sailor Young Pilgrim Prince Magnet Bu‘eolic Yo San the Reprobate Blumenthal Jim Ben Reed Dolage Good Luck Nealon Equorum Rez W. Barr Rey del Mundo Tenordale Matt Hogan Proftable Seritt Quetm

Dusty Miller Wins Sixth Race Over Dusty Field

In the sixth race the one and one quarter miles event, Dusty Miller started at 3 to 1 and secured victory. Preservator finished second at 1 to 1, with Medioum placing third at 11 to 1. Time registered was 201. Also running were Mr. Faroum and Invictus.

Chief Bush Mcgregor Royal Ref Dusty Miller Preservator Medioum Mr. Faroum Invictus

Radtke Wins Four More at Oaklawn

At Hot Springs Arkansas on February 22 jockey Radtke added four winners to his tally, bringing his meet total to eighteen wins from twenty-nine mounts. Legates was upset in the fourth race as Los Angeleno led a gallop to victory by five lengths. Winners included Mordella in six furlongs and Red Leaf at one mile, with other notable finishes by Ja como, Lazelle, Barbados, and Los Angeleno in featured heats.

Hot Springs Ark Radtke Oaklawn Legates Los Angeleno Mordella Samerson Binwawi Irk Red Leaf Rather Royal Toby "Tosa Charlie Thompson Legatee Athena Payne Lazelle Bob May Disky Viperine Lecullous Lily Brook Water Mirror Merv Primm Barbados Stand Pat Bandillo Aggie Lewis Aten Sneer T. J. Powell Peggy Pattonville

New Orleans Fair Grounds Racing Entrants Snapshot

A long list of entries across multiple races at New Orleans Fair Grounds City Park and surrounding tracks. Entries include horses such as Schtog, Dennis Sullivan, Profane, Chauncey Glentz, Water Lake, Clara Maxim, Winifreda, Black Emanuel, Beatrice II, Friction, Apprise, Dorothy M, and many others with assigned weights and purses across six races, plus entries from Hot Springs and other venues.

Orleans Fair Grounds Dennis Sullivan Profane Chauncey Qlentz J. H Montgomery Terrig Santa Susanna Water Lake Clara Maxim Winifreda Black Emanuel Beatrice II Friction Dorothy M Susanna H Bitter Miss Helen Lucas King Leopold George II Balazilia Miss Hynes Latheron Maverick Gallant Red Raven Fenian Stockwood Last Cherry Lady Wihel Onle Shenandoah Sonowa Belle Avoid Safeguard King of the Valley Jerry Lynch Sincerity Belle Beechwood Flavigny New Orleans City Park Chambler Approbation Knockicky Beau Brummel Royal Palm Big Hand McIntyre Captain Tate Charley Ward Tom Morgan Nicotine George Doucher Prophetess Betsy Binford Justice Bronzewing Liberty Mo Little Grant Mary Worth Taplola Knowledge Trepan Gaid Monk Dungannon Lady Mistake Thistle Heather del Carina St. Joseph Minnie Adams Kargut Sage Clovernook Rockaway Jack Adams Lyman Hay April Shower Little Bikin Labor the Gleam Rian Flying Charcoal Fusurtha Ambertta Tole Clover Hampton Thora Lee Monet John Carroll Jack Dylan Pretorius Telephone Astarita Billy Handsel Nattie Bunippo Meadow Breeze Lieutenant Rice Bert Osra Miss Layman Cygnet the Way Hershman Hulda Florence May Cascine Capltano Merry Acrobat Covina Monocnord Immortelle Webherfields Ganxtlda Heart of Hyacinth Creel Mandina Helen Woggle Bug

Tennessee Breeders Association to hold spring race meet

Nashville officials announced after electing officers that the reorganized Tennessee Breeders Association will stage a Cumberland Park race meet this spring. Dates set for April 11 to 21 with stakes entries closing March 8, arrangements made with the State Fair Association, which controls the property, and the American Turf Association has accepted the dates.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Breeders’ Association Cumberland Park State Fair Association American Turf Association

List of names suggests racing or horse names in a program

A long sequence of personal and horse names appears, including Chauncey Olcott Terrus Winifred A King Leopold Helen Lucas Dorothy M L Lancastrian Stockwood Last Cherry Van Ness Southern Cross and many others, likely listing entrants or participants in a race or event with numerous individuals and horse names.

Governor's War on Track in New Hampshire

Concord February 22. Gov McLane seeks Supreme Court opinion on whether track owners may permit pool selling bookmaking or betting at Salem races The move hints at a possible special legislative session to curb gambling The New England Breeders Club operates Salem track with exclusive police jurisdiction and notable backers include Andrew Miller O H Belmont and Harry Payne Whitney The matter follows activity by New Hampshire Sunday school Association involving former Senator Chandler and Dartmouth's President Tucker.

Concord N. H Salem New Hampshire Sunday-school Association John McLane Supreme Court of the State Supreme Court New England Breeders' Club Jockey Club Breeders’ Club United States William KE. Chandler Tucker Dartmouth College Thomas Chalmers Manchester Andrew Miller New York Harry Payne Whitney

Fine array of toy dogs at Boston kennel show

Boston February 22 hundreds of dogs filled the New England Kennel Club show with bulldogs and collies present. Dreamword led the orange and white toy spaniels to a winner's prize along with ribbons for other entries. Mrs. Lobban of Newark won in bulldogs and several local exhibitors claimed top toy spaniel prizes. Middlesex Hunt captured top dogs and bitches in English fox hounds. American-bred fox hounds saw Dr Hefsen ger win for dogs and Mrs Lewis win for bitches.

Boston New England Kennel Club R. Lobban Newark N. J Dreamword B. W. Clark Egypt Mass Anna B. Lewis Lansdowne Middlesex Hunt Lincoln A. C. Hefsenger Portsmouth N. H K. F. Lewis

Attell Retains Title In Fifteen Round Chelsea Bout

Abe Attell of San Francisco defeated Jimmy Walsh of Newton in a fifteen round decision to defend the American featherweight title. Walsh was cut and bled heavily after Attell’s accurate jabs and hard rights, with Attell gaining control from the eighth round onward as the pace wore Walsh down.

Chelsea Mass Abe Attell San Francisco Jimmy Walsh Newton Lincoln Athletic Club Walsh Attell

Mack defeats Crowley in fifteen round bout at New Era Club

Young Mack of Chester PA won a decision over Ed Crowley of Washington after fifteen fast rounds at the New Era Athletic Club in Baltimore on February 22. Mack, lighter by about ten pounds, dominated from start to finish, landing repeatedly while Crowley absorbed punishment and fought back. Hughey McGovern refereed. next Thursday Phil McGovern faces Young Britt at the club.

Teelal Washington Post Baltimore Young Mack Chester Ed Crowley Washington Mack Crowley Hughey McGovern Phil McGovern Young Britt

Gans Proposes Charity Bout If He Wins To Fight Britt

Joe Gans offers a return bout with Buddy Britt for a public, fair match run by fire and police departments with mayoral permits. If Britt wins, he keeps fighters' shares to invest. if Gans wins, all his share goes to charity. Gans is penniless and seeks a 183 pound limit and a referee of Britt’s choice.

San Francisco Joe Gans Britt William

Hackett and Alexander Reach Final in Indoor Doubles

Hackett and Alexander of Yale and Princeton reach the final in the national indoor lawn tennis doubles at the Seventh Regiment Armory. In singles, Edwin P. Fisher defeats Irving C. Wright 3-5 6-2 6-2, Wylie Grant advances by default, and Westfall beats Tal lent 6-4 7-5. Doubles results show Cragin with Lovibond, Grant with Wright, and Hackett with Alexander winning to reach the semi finals.

Hackett Alexander New York Seventh Regiment Armory Yale Princeton Edwin P. Fisher West Side Irving ¢. Wright Boston Wylie C. Grant Arthur Cragin H. BD. Westfall Brooklyn Hugh Tallent E. P. Fisher A. M. Louis Bond Hamilton Gronge Wylis C Grant Robert T. Brown A. B. Eovibond Seventh Regiment Hamilton Grange Robert Bryan Morris Clark Siwonty Lawn Tennis Club Wile C. Grant Irving C. Wright A. L. Hoskins Dr. A. P. Hawk Philadelphia T. R. Pell H. F. Aiking F. N. Hall J. N. Grayhurst H. H. Hackett Lovibond Grant Wright J. M. Stelnacher FE. S. H. Pendergast West Bide Pell Allen

Wrestling Carnival at Y M C A in March

The Y M C A wrestling class led by Mr James Boxwell will stage a carnival of wrestling on March 1 in the association gymnasium. Entries cost 50 cents and must be submitted to Boxwell before next Monday. Evening trials will weed out unfit material. the association hopes for strong showing in upcoming bouts.

James Boxwell Association Gymnasium Boxwell Association

Bloomingdale Club Hosts Large Outdoor Field Meet

Washington's Birthday events staged outdoors by Bloomingdale Athletic Club with Bloomingdale athletes dominant. Hennig led in multiple events including running broad jump and shot put, while Greenwich A. C. and North Capitol M. B. Church also placed in several finals. The cross country race drew ten starters with seven finishing, and the meet was hailed as the club's most successful outdoor meet.

Washington Bloomingdale Athletic Club Wink Lt Grad Wich Athletic Club Tugone Hannan St. Martin's Thurehant Hse Mearres Kelcher Henry Hennig Met Young and Catley F. Hennig Bloomingdale Hennig Wed Greene and AL Herd Greenwich A H. Hennig Bloomiedale Worley Blacmegdale Greenwich A. C H. Hiennig Bloomingdaret Greenwek A. C Ralay E. Miller H. Keane Appleman Nichols Ho Henuts Greenwich Muller, Vatey Ers Harpin Trrookland St. Mars Church FL. Hennig Bloomingdale Club Tomphins Maorege

First Round Racquet Play Delivers Tight Matches

Payne Whitney of New York defeats M Bartlett of Boston in a hard fought first round. Boston players and a New York man advance as matches stretch to an extra set. Austin Potter of Boston defeats P D Hamlin of Chicago to set up a second round with Lawrence Waterbury of New York.

Payne Whitney M. Bartlett Boston New York Cass Boston Auweur Association MT Bartlett Austin Potter P. D. Hamlin Chicago Lawrence Waterbury Austin Pottec Gristen P.O. Mamiin H. D Scot A. Collis G. Winslow H. P. Gregg Philadelphia G. G

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