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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1906
Page
24
A crowded sports section lists bowling results and an array of golf tournaments across the nation. It highlights upcoming open championships, amateur and professional events, and venues from Pinehurst to Augusta, with notices of local leagues, matches, and prize details.
A Kentucky man from Bowling Green reports lasting relief after trying S.S.8.h, following ineffective mercury treatments from physicians. He states the remedy cured his disease two years ago and remains symptom free.
New Orleans crowd watches horse racing at Farr Grounds as Lancastrian Logistilla and Schoolmate-Hallowmas win events. Bets on Lancastrian and Verandah payoffs noted, with other runners including Estepiatz and Gallant in the list of place chances. Weather unsettled, track conditions reported as good with multiple races and odds listed for each, naming horses like Halowmas, Logistill, and Rover among others.
At City Park the card delivered four favorites triumphing while Minnie Adams fell to Moret in the feature. Custus rode a faultless steeplechase, winning by clear margin as weather stayed cloudy and track fast.
Popular jockey Radtke suffered a fast disappointment at Oaklawn Park Hot Springs Arkansas as Mia Russell Marie Hanlon and Benevole were defeated His other mounts Miss Shome and Allan J won Alea Russell cashed the money Dr Hart at 20 to 1 beat Male Hanlon in the sixth A heavy rain before racing slowed his ride Weather cleared and grew colder First race saw Doctor Widarth y win at 7 to 1 Second race Miss Strome rode to victory with Bell Scott runner up Third race Broombiidle 7 to 2 led Mayor Johnson second Fourth race Piralio 3 to 1 beat Helen Clawson Fif th race Bendigo 5 to 1 won with Proteas second Haughty Ala Russell and Captain Neroth also ran Sixth race Doctor Fert 20 to 1 led Water Hanlon 5 to 2 with Dolindy 7 to 2 in pursuit
In a six furlong card at Oakland Wade favorite Briers led from start to finish beating rivals including Dugan and Profitable in a heavy track. Second and third went to Jake Moose and Rustic Lady as other six furlong races featured Mima, Sonia Talbot and Pantym with odds listed for each. The program also highlighted Jimmie Totaz Gyros Rodin Ten Oaks Trown Scot and more in the day’s events with winners Chabhs and Judge in subsequent races.
Ebony wins by a length over Fustian at Ascot in a rapid fast-track mile and fifty yards race. The track was clear and the field included Wrenne and the Gadfly, with Kalter and Tendercrest among early contenders. Weather favored smooth running as Ebony established a new track mark, while Prosperity and Navarre chased in a separate first race context.
A lengthy list of race outcomes from New Orleans Fair Grounds and City Park events. Details include Horse names like Wes Alfante Coriene and Daruma, jockeys, and varying odds across multiple races from sprint to endurance courses. Also notes Beatrice, Salt, Bitter Miss and other entries with final placements and times.
A dense listing of horse names, jockeys, and odds across several races. Notable entries include Ualh Beach and Siniestro Duchst in early races, Dixie Lad and Briarthorpe in midfields, and Futurity course contenders like Im Jae and Ful letta. The page also names numerous horses, handles horsemen, and references miscellaneous stakes and pairings with varying placings and weights.
Williams of Gallaudet College earned two draw decisions against William Turner of the YMCA in last night’s preliminary bouts at the YMCA Building. Twenty-two athletes competed, narrowing finals to nine matches set for next Thursday at the Association Gymnasium. final results list Hindleberger, Boxwell, Heron, Carroll Institute, Lockhead, Williams, Gladfelder, Conrad, and Stepto among winners and near-wins.
Grant of the New York Lawn Tennis Club won the national championship singles title at the Seventh Regiment Armory in New York. He defeated E F P Fisher 6 4, 6 2, 10 8, showcasing swift serves and overhead play. This is Grant's third title. Fisher failed to break through his opponent's service at any point.
Auction to be held at Bull's Head Bazaar 1122 to 1130 Twentieth Street Northwest on Wednesday February 28 1906 with sale starting at 10 o'clock Special mention of trotters pacers matched pairs and general purpose horses Co signed by Mr L Gormen as the fastest pair on Washington
A dealer consigns a carload of thoroughbreds and cobs including Strawberry Rown Cob and Kitty Welle. Horses are described as thoroughly trained and suitable for show or work. Mr Charles Chick and Mr Hartman of Lancaster County plus Mr J M Bush of Allentown handle the sale. Exhibition continues until sale time.
Over 200 athletes signaled intent to compete in 25 events at Convention Hall on Saturday March 3. Champion Castleman of Colgate tops the entry list joined by Yale Capt Cates and Penn Capt Amsler in the hurdles, with Hillman of the New York Athletic Club likely to race.
Columbia Golf Club announces the first open championship to be held April 10 and 11 near Brightwood with $500 in prizes. Professionals and amateurs may enter. prizes include plates for top cash winners and a card format on the second day with a Scotch foursome. Entries close April 9 with pairings posted at the clubhouse.
Georgetown rowers face a setback as Capt E Mudd Jr and Canario cannot compete this season. Mudd’s eligibility was questioned after last year’s Poughkeepsie win, and Canario was blocked by faculty for late matriculation. With Mudd out, Stuart, last June’s No 4, becomes leading captain candidate. If the new boathouse is ready, practice shifts from machines to the river later this week.
In Boston Percy D Haughton of the Boston Tennis and Racquet Club defeated Payne Whitney of the New York Tennis and Racquet Club three games to two to win the national amateur racquet championship at the Boston Athletic Association. The scores were 9-15, 15-12, 15-13, 6-14, with Whitney leading early before Haughton balanced rallies and clinched the final game. Whitney was the favorite but Haughton used longer reach and steady play to prevail.
The Delaware trap shooters defeated Pennsylvania and Maryland in the deciding third match for the 21-State championship. Final scores were Delaware 14, Pennsylvania 85 and Maryland 779 to cure a cold in one day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Grove's signature 13 on each tablet.
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