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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1906

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24

Inter scholastic Relays Highlight Local Championship Night

Virginia and George Washington headline the intercollegiate relay as the South’s strongest scholastic meet opens at Convention Hall. About 180 competitors from colleges, clubs, and schools compete in twelve fast events shaping a high stakes, action packed evening led by top stars Leranda and McNinguty with regional clubs and prep schools providing a wide field and strong support from local athletic organizations.

Ahret Police Renjun Campato Kar- Teles

Track meet officials named for big event at hall

M B Rideout heads the list as referee with Julian Hawthorne George Orton George Robertson and D F Wiber among assistants. Charles Seitz also named. Doors open at seven with the fifty yards novice race at 7 40. Management aims to finish the twenty two events in three hours.

M. B. Rideout Hst Julian Hawthorne New York American George Orton Pennsylvania George Robertson Baltimore D. F. Wiber Amateur Athletic Union Board of Governors Charles Seitz Georgetown

Yale and Penn to clash in Georgetown one mile relay

Yale and Penn will be matched in the one mile relay at the Georgetown Games next Saturday. Penn enters its best open eventists and captains Amsler and Cartmell are listed among entries. Notable rivals include Cartmell, Cates, Tear, Seitz, Johnson, and Parson from Yale.

Georgetown Georgetown Field Yale Pernania Amsler Capt Cates Cartmell Pennsylvania Tear Penn Seitz ALC Johnson Fale Brennan Qyro Use Marvin Sheppard Nile George Orton Parsons Amser Sheppard

Virginia Wins All Round Championship in Indoor Meet

Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville Virginia on February 25. University of Virginia track manager Bass received a letter from Wil son A Waddy noting Virginia was officially declared winner of the all round championship and that the first prize silk banner would be sent to the university. Mount Washington Athletic Club had claimed first honors after the fifty yard consolation race was counted but officials later ruled the event should not have been counted. Virginia finished with 912 points.

Washington Post Charlottesville Bass University of Virginia Wilson A. Waddy Richmond Virginia Mount Washington Athletic Club Mount Washington

Ordways Defeat Hospital Corps in 53 to 2 rout

Militia men of the Ordway Rifles defeated Company A Hospital Corps 53 to 2 at Center Market Armory. Sannino and Wilford starred with several scoring feats including Wilford’s late goal salvage. Referee was Mr. Roas. Chicago, Feb 27.

Ordways Hospital Corps Wilford Company A Ordway Rifles Center Market Armory Sannino McCormack Sitogalns Wilford Regis Seelyn Pratt Stump Pryer Benaviers Glass Jahetka Scroggins Regis Frou Benavieri Roal Sannin Mr. Roas

Radtee sets world weekly wins record at Hot Springs meet

Jockey Herman Radtke caps a stellar week with four wins at Hot Springs, surpassing Sloan and Hildebrand for most mounts in seven days. Ala Russell Miss Strome Bravery and Dolinda win, with Rose Hart taking the fifth heat. The Rake reportedly a ringer.

Ala Russell Miss Strome Bravery Linda Rose Hart Cutter Hot Springs Ark Herman Radtke Ted Sloan Eugene Hildebrand Dolinda Radtke Haughty J. P. Maybery Hitter Hand Moorhen Teach Game Bird Dr. J. F. Aitken Miss Gesarion Miss Bertha Jerry Sharp Madonna Iso Aullfinch King Eneworth Hartrakis Kittle Platt Hilee Handillo Buxom Ora Z Matt Gentry Ollie Burnett Gold Ella Ghats Nissa Wilcos

Two Jockeys Thrown At Ascot Race

In Los Angeles on February 23 two jockeys were thrown and badly hurt after horses jammed at the stretch turn in the last Ascot race. Hudlin on Pinta and Landon on Rubiana were injured as short priced horses won four of six races. weather clear and track good. First race San Galwood won, Tramway second. Second Tom Gilmy won, Native Son second. Third Sunray won, Chancellor Walworth second. Fourth San Fara won, Wrente second. Fifth Miss May Bowdich won, Huapala second. Sixth Starling won, Evelyn Griffin second. Time marks and other runners noted.

Los Angeles Cal Ascot Hudlin Pinta Landon Rubiana San Galwood Tramway la Teranta Katie Crews Salario McKee Gowanus Yellow Kid Merry Sport Lady Witt Wasean Tom Gilmy Native Son Halton van Loan Prosperity Edwin T. Fryer Ritter Walter Keke Bunning Hush Sunray Chancellor Walworth Lucian Hippocrates Strestel Helen Yeoman The Growshade Wille Gregg Reva‘t Antara Sandstone Ecd Pleasant Days Miss May Bowdich Huapala Northville Sherry Patsy Brown Tottenham Freesias Old Mike Golden Light Ad Gondolas Starling Evelyn Griffin Anona Bumteth F Seedcrake Mrs. Bab April

Only Way Tops Busy City Park Card Downs Races

New Orleans February 23 heavy betting on The Only Way in the fifth race failed to beat Bert Osra who led a six race card at City Park after the third race was declared off. Gleam Monet won two races while Beau Brummel Liberty Mo and The Gleam scored for heavy favorites. Weather cloudy track good.

City Park New Orleans Gleam Monet Bert Osra Beau Brummel Tom Morgan McIntyre Chambler Knockicky Royal Farm Big Hand Nicotine George Doucheer Prophetess Betsy Rinford Liberty del Carina Thistle Heather Justice Bronze Wing Lauile Grant Mary Worth Tapiola Knowledge Trepan Gold Monk Dungannor Lady Mistake Twenty Shot the Gleam Tabor Lyman Bay Rockaday Ack Adams April Showers Little Elkin Ryan Fugurtha Ione Thera Leeslee Jack Dolen Meadow Breeze Pretor Jous Telephone Astarita Billy Handsel

Even Break At Watt Grounds Features Favorites

New Orleans racing at Watt Grounds highlights include Winifred A Lancastrian and Southern Cross as favorites. Six races listed with winners and times: First Winifred A at 1:52.5, Second Suzannah, Third Lancastrian, Fourth Southern Cross, Fifth Sir Francis, Sixth Avoid. Names of runners and times provided, with notable incident Sir Francis II pulling up after his race.

Winifred A Southern Cross New Orleans Lancastrian Watt Grounds Sir Francis II Iame Water Lake J. H. Montgomery Ternus Santa Suzanna Etta M Clara Maxim Chauncey Olcott Dennis Sullivan Suzannah Bitter Miss Helena Lucas Dorothy M Sainzilla King Leopold Pepper and Salt Miss Hynes Beatrice H George K Friction Apprise Lanecastrian Even Fenian Gallant Maverick Red Raven Latheron Stockwood Last Cherry van Ness T. B. Zero Sir Francis Peter Nathaniel Bernice Esteplatz Lady Ethel Volteire Jade Water Pansy Flying Trapeze Am Fery Ogontz Quaint Lois D. W. Flynm Barington Avoid Flavigny Sonoma Belle Lafeguard Schoolmate King of the Valley Sincerity Belle Jerry Lynch Shenandoah Beechwood

Canejo Wins Oakland Race After Persistent Push

In Oakland San Francisco on February 23 Canejo finally won a purse at 13 to 1 after several unsuccessful attempts. Three favorites claimed the day’s events while Weather kept track sloppy and threats of rain loomed. Wine Spot surged from the back to beat Jackfull in the fifth as Sunomaries report a half mile debut with Toolman leading early.

Canejo Oakland San Francisco Sunomaries Toolman Yaukee Jim

Races Report From A Mixed Calender Card

A long OCR style list records multiple race results with finishes and odds. Names include Ban tam Lizz Temptation Lily Golden Sylvia Talbott Princess Wheeler Erema missing details from the late 19th or early 20th century track meeting. Odds like 15 to 1 and 26 to 1 appear with listed times and runners.

Sheeham Charley Paine May L. N Como Utica Dorie Lassen Mendon Santa Clara SECON Ban~tam Lizz Dick Wilson Frank Flitener Frolic Ratron Rumore Orphan Girl Temptation Lily Golden Sylvia Talbott Princess Wheeler Ethel Barrymore Melar Lachata Miss Parting Jeanie Erema Blackthorn Jerry Hunt Ripper Leone Lacreans Brenpus Doctor Shorb W. B. Gates

Garths Horses Here Benning Meet A Month Off

Mild weather boosts the Benning meet as Garth brings 45 horses to the local track including 17 two-year-olds. Bobby Kean leads the string with speed at three-eighths and a likely Belmont-Ilike opening day run. Other notable runners include Pater, Martin, Weirdsome, and expansionists in a strong winter conditioning season.

Garth Here Baltimore Bobby Kean L. S. Martin Pater Hyperion Imp Martin Weirdsome Bryn Mawr Seuvigny Judge White Old Guard Society Bud Walnut Grove Palm Programme Gravilla Phaon Oxnard Dinner Stakes Lst Orphan Lad Merrie Lasse Townins Excuse Me Bath Marie Dimes Flip Pantaloons Lady Vera Deudonne Imp. Greenan Trentola O. L. Richards Kassel Doctor Schwartz

Fair Grounds and Names in a Historic Entry List

A long OCR style list presents names of horses, owners, and locations such as Fair Grounds City Park St Tammany and Spring entries. It includes numerous person and horse names like Marvin Neal Chub Lemon Girl Regale Mildred L Lida Vivian and The Regent Nine Avoid with many others in a dense catalog.

Fair Grounds Request Bonebrake Triple Silver Black Mate Salvisa Baleaded Whorler the Cure Invincible Williams Entry Au Revoir Ben Hodder Automaster Nones Cashier the Regent Nine Avoid Marvin Neal Chub Lemon Girl City Park Regale Mildred L Lida Vivian Sweet Jane Custus Doctor Newlin Orly Il Monet Robin Hood St. Tammany Grenade

New Orleans Fair Grounds Racing Entries Listed

Detailed entry list across six races at New Orleans Fair Grounds and City Park showing horses, weights, odds, and connections in first to seventh races. Entrants include Norwood Ohio, Lady Ray, Sea Voyage, Our Own, Nones, Brennenworth, Monet, Rose sea d, and Luculine among others with assorted weights and abbreviations.

New Orleans Fair Ground Tom Mankins Lady Ray Norwood Ohio Bone- Drake John H. Kirby Many Thanl Triple Silver Be- Quest Merry Belle Balesheg Salvisa Black Mate Judge Davey Blackburn Glad Pirate Bud St. Valentine Au Revoir Little Scout de Reszke Lady Navarre Logiatile Auromaster Footlight Consuelo Bleanenworth Monaco Maid St. and Benevolent Pil Finch Tram’s Wiliams Galablatt Bennett Nones Automaster Colonist Cloverland Brooklyn Paul Hickory Corners Bouvier Goo Goo Cashier Lady Fonse AH Scarlet Brennenworth Barkermore Atwood Lou Woods Avoid Old Hat North Wind Regent Edgar Co Wedgewood Beechwood M@Williams Benora Arabo Tennyburn Randolph Imboden Decoration Dromie Varna Forse Lemon Girl Frank Green Marvin Neal Bitter Brown

Jere Dunn in Critical Condition After Track Collapse

Jere Dunn, a longtime figure in the turf, lies critically ill in San Francisco from throat cancer. He was knocked unconscious at the track earlier this week and carried to his hotel where his condition remains dire. Dunn once trained his own string, with Sunny Slove as his best recent runner, finishing behind Ber Brush in the first Brighton Cup. At Liverpool, the Dog Derby Run concluded with Hoptend, owned by H Hardy, winning after long odds.

Jere Dunn San Francisco Sunny Slove Ber Brush Friar

Crack vaulter injured at Yale in practice accident

Yale Intercollegiate pole vaulter R. Dray suffered knee and foot ligament injuries when his pole slipped on a vise during vault practice at Yale’s gym. The Georgetown meet on March 3 is in doubt as he will use crutches for several weeks and likely miss the season.

New Haven Conn W. R. Dray Yale Pole Galuzer Georgetown Dray

Debtors in league claim three teams owe Sun Day School Baseball Teague

Sun Day School Baseball Teague president G A Prevost issued a statement denying widespread default, noting only three teams are in debt to M A Tappan of 1339 IF street, defendant in a bankruptcy petition filed in Philadelphia. Tappan’s records show eleven teams’ accounts are paid.

G A. Prevost Teague M. A. ‘Tappan Sporting Goods IF Street Philadelphia Tappan Prevost

Virginia Univ and Hopkins duel ends in five to two victory

In Charlottesville Virginia, the University of Virginia defeated the Hopkins chess team five to two in a match of eight games, with Landry and Bernstein winning on Virginia’s side and Moor delivering both Virginia victories. The Naval Academy and Penn crews set April 28 for their next meeting in Annapolis with related racing events slated May 5 and May 19. An unrelated ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds.

University of Virginia Washington Post Charlottesville F. A. Juandry A. Bernstein Jol Hopkins Hopkins Landry Henry M Woods Bernstein Edwin N Moor Moore Woods Moor Virginia

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