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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1906

Page

46

Twenty three Americans Named for Olympic Games Team

New York February 27 after a long committee debate on funds and college support the Olympic committee named twenty three men to travel to Greece for the Athens Games about April 1. The list includes Archie Hahn H L Hillman J J Forestan and others with a mix of clubs and universities. Further selections depend on funds and college permissions next week.

New York Greece Athens Uwe Archie Hahn Milwaukee Waton Cambengeport Gymnasium Uneyrouce New Orleans A Schick Harvard H L Hillman New York A WA Schick Valentiine J P Sullivan George V. Bonhag George Vo Hunhag J J Forestan Missowti

Indoor Meet at Norfolk Draws Regional Teams

Georgetown and nearby schools prepare for AAU hosted indoor meet in Norfolk on March 17. Events include 60 yard dash, half mile, high jump, shot put, relays, with open divisions for army navy colleges and clubs. Moran Barry chairs the organizing committee and aims to boost local entries at Convention Hall.

Georgetown Norfolk AAU Army Navy George Washington Columbia Athletic Club Washington South University of Virginia Universality of North Carolina Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Agricultural and Mechanical College Raleigh St. John's College Annapolis ‘University Maryland Episcopal High School Alexandria Richmond College William and Mary College Woodberry Forest Moran Barry Convention Hall

Princeton Squad Training Puts Baseball Candidates Through Light Work

Princeton New Jersey February 27 about forty baseball aspirants answered Coach Cosgrove call for candidates from the freshman class They worked in the cage handling grounders batting and other drills Among the most promising were Myers of Mercersburg and Sides of the Brooklyn High School both registered as trying for third base Royniger formerly of Lawrenceville came as a candidate for pitcher or outfield Vaughan of Exeter for shortstop The group will be weeded out steadily over the next week as candidates from the other three classes arrive A baseball man said the Tigers would have a professional coach this year but rely on graduate coaches for guidance Meanwhile Albany February 27 the Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of the law prohibiting possession within the state of imported birds during the states closed season for game.

Cosgrove Princeton N. J Myers Mercersburg Brooklyn High Royniger Lawrenceville Vaughan Hkxeter Tigers

Carnival Attractions Draw Big Crowd at New Orleans Fair Grounds

Train of close finishes marked the card on a carnival day in New Orleans. Ben Hodder prevailed in the fourth race as the favorite, with Amrin and Avoid also delivering top placings. Lucy Marie led the First Race field in a 3 to 5 favorite win, while Paul Clifford and Ea cutcheon each scored in subsequent races amid fast track conditions.

Paul Clifford Escutcheon Lucy Marie New Orleans Fed Fair Grounds de Ben Bladder Avoid Little Wanda Dorothy M Bitter Miss, Pepper and Salt Beatrice H. Sainzilla Our Own Mamie K Rale—S Lena J Pinsticker Remington Request St. Bonnie Tennyburn Safeguard Eacutcheon the Cure Peter Paul Jurd Gil- Jack Au Revoir Majave Fenian Ben Hodder Amrin Deuxtempes Superior Beaterling Sincerity Belle Shenandoah Pulr Calypso Hottensia Aurora Fred Hornbeck Northwind Jehan Randolph Ogontz Bourke Cochran Lidettorre Ponca Algo

John Carroll Wins Rex Handicap at City Park

John Carroll, the favorite, easily wins the Rex Handicap at City Park New Orleans on a fast track. The race carried a $1,250 purse with several other favorites—The Gleam and Jack Dolan—also noted among winners as crowds watched the mile-long event under clear weather.

City Park New Orleans Corrigan John Carroll Gleam Jack Dolan King Leopold Kunelarky George Dir Hscheter Miss Jewell Martha V Avsha Queen of Milebrosk Lang D Sugaree Heirloom Master Kenrietta Ingolmitt Bradley's Pot Trogon Foreigner Yechling Gari Isque Tig Bow Padre Telaeson Rorsiand Dexel Hymetts Tifa Little Whianiao Rey Haa Yap John Corral Debar Scroid Shaevana Ture Dryout Calsledo Jac Doran Quinn Brady Joy Primi Tima Sage Vrateraa Phillips Vaso Kach Ward Irishman Astarils Dinergenes Gasconne Monterey Husted Tinker Billy Wansell Heart of Hyacinth Bertha E Hacil Caseine Tate Penny Pretorius Daron Byhe Merv George Miss Jorgan Gentian Libadon Ann Hlm Mandina

Bucolic Beats Tam O Shanter In Oakland Dash

In foggy, muddy Oakland track on Feb 27, Bucolic and Tam O Shanter battled through a driving finish with Bucolic prevailing in the second race. Massa won the fourth race on a clever ride by Brus sel Weather. other races featured Jerry Hunt, Blackthorn, Distributer, Boloman and Futurity entries Mars, Fulletta, and Lisario among runners. race times and odds listed.

Tam O’ Shanter Oakland San Francisco Cal Bucolic Massa Brussel Duke of Orleans Elinfale Yankee Jim Jobo H. Sheehan Mr Melton Ocean Shore Bneolic Tam O' Shanter Iine de Gremumont Lady Bimbo Duelist Siustro Theo Case Corrigan Clydeo Dixie Lad Briarthorpe Lurene Decoy Chestnut Berendos Lady Ninota Boloman Fulletta I'm Joe Lisario Kel Thatcher Lottia Gladstone Ray Carlo Inez Batchelder

BOGES BURNED ON CONVOLO AT OAKLAWN RACE

Howard Frazer and friends won a large sum at Oaklawn on Convolo in the third race. The horse, prepared in Louisville, shipped for a coup and won after opening at 26 to 1 and backing to 3 to 1. Radtke rode three winners today as track remained fast and results listed for the two races with multiple named horses.

Louisville Hot Springs Ark Howard Frazer Oaklawn Convolo Radtke Samelson Neanla W Sneer Gishock Voltage Little Gress Moorhen Baylaw W. G. Williams Peggy Mine Ada Russell Game Hird Wilcox Rosalia Anna Karenina Miss King Cole Jerry Sharp Muss Cesarion Louise

Heart Cure Claims to Restore Weak Heart

ALONZO MORLEY of Columbus reports years of heart trouble with pains, shortness of breath, and palpitations eased by Dr Miles Heart Cure. He says after starting the third bottle, pains disappeared, sleep improved, appetite returned, and he believes it the best medicine. The first bottle will help, or the pharmacist refunds money.

Miles Dr. Miles Ruggist

Thoroughbred race card notes and results excerpt

Seven furlongs race winner Convolo at 9 to 1 with Cutter 3 to 6 favorite second Harmakis 49 to 1 third. Five furlongs Alt Black 3 to 1 winner Pontotoc & to 1 second Noak W. Time 1 014 5. Six furlongs Barbadossa 2 to 6 winner King of Abyssinia 20 to 1 second Kill 5 to 1 third Time 1 15. Mile and an eighth Fruit 6 to 1 winner George Vivian 25 to 1 second Aggie Lewis 7 to 1 third. Other runners listed: San Primo Black Pat Duchess Olle In vasion Tyrolian Arsenal Mirthless Jack Hallin Master Prim Investor Legattee Aten Glisten.

Whiffeld Prank West Estella H Nissa Convolo Cutter Harmakis San Primo Black Patalxo Alt Black Pontotoc Noak W Duchess Olle Tyrolian Arsenal Mirthless Jack Hallin Master Prim Investor Barbadossa King of

Books Hard Hit at Ascot

Los Angeles reports Ascot races with Bonnie Reg a 11 to 5 winner in the third. Favorites claimed four of six races as weather stayed clear and track fast. Race-by-race results mention Water Wagon, Sweet Hitty, Northville, Jesse's Jew, Sherry, and other runners with times and odds noted.

Los Angeles Ascot Bonnie Reg Almonte Precious Phys Beasie Welty E Brickley Jack Hennessy Corder Lady Trevers Demas the Goldfinder Sweet Hitty Commida Joan of Arc Pineman Lady Allce Barry Flower Bounte Reg Huachuca Mugs Cherrie Old Make Huapaia McKee Lanark Jesse’s Jewsl Seed Cake Kumilis Astine Sanslim Turkeyhot Pinla Bonnel April's Pride Calog Sherry Wan Bauley Rostof Tramway Hagerdon the Pride Dancing Kid Tottenham Big Injue Capable Gowanus St. Willma

Thorough Backstretch Card at New Orleans and Hot Springs

A dense card lists numerous horses and odds across New Orleans Fair Grounds and Hot Springs, detailing entries for each race. Notable horses include Roue, Triple Silver, Cashier, Flavigny, Monet, Consuelo, Mahony, and Sedans across six to eight races per track with weights and odds. The listings cover selling and handicap events, with multiple stakes and lengthy field lines for each race.

Roue Triple Silver Bonebiane Stockwood Bitter Brown Flavigny Louis Kraft Cashier Nones Benny Elsie Janis Mintberia Logistila Brennenworth Consuello I John Garner Anna Fitzhugh Redman Kargat Orly U Bray Lieutenant Rice Florizet Amberita Yaliupeatry Charlay Charawind Tichimingy

Horse race results with weights and entrants list

The notes cover multiple races for two year olds and adults, listing horse names, weights, and entrants. Includes second race with Mimic's Daughter and Miss Strome at 115, Iigh Tide and Dr Rot at 112, and other entries like Jack Young 109, Broomhandle 104, Tabs Tosa 101, Red Sent 114. Sixth race details Viperine 103 Dave Stahl 200 Hiree 111 Wave Sommera 105, Tristan Shandy 110, Ollie Burnett 98, College Maid 103.

New Orleans Fair Grounds Glengallant Enverite Roue Sir Pranca Dan McKenna High Shiner Bonebrake Estepiaty Louis Feiber Abjure Globe Runner J C Clem Brockwood Gypsy King Beechwood Marvin Neal Last Cherry Grove Center Bitter Brown Flavigny Louis Kraft Jones Cleveiland Cashler Will Shelly Erne Goo Goo Lady Fonse Paul Sincerity Belle Black Mate Frank Lord Bemay Saisisa Lenore and Blackburn Mintheria Glad Pirate Quagea Judge Davey Videra Geld Cele Elvie Janis Mintberia Snyder Brennenworth Chub Logistilla Auramaster Whippoorwill Monaco Match Consueloil Mahony Bennis Sulla Peter Nathaniel Ternus and Profane George A. Knight Attraction Ferrotype Cart Champ Clark Merette Water Mirror I. Samelson Rudy Mimic’s Miss Strome Iigh Tide Dr. Rot Jack Young Broomhandle Cutter Tabs Tosa King Ellsworth Red Sent Lous H Hose Hart Machaot Jardimere Viperine Dave Stahl Hiree Wave Sommera Bandillo Tristan Shandy Ollie Burnett Callege Maid

Corcoran Cadets Return From Tough Northern Trip

Corcoran Cadets basketball team returned from a six game northern swing with four losses and praise for tough opponents. Chism and Rice suffered injuries in a game with Naylor Athletic Association, Edwards denies Chism disqualification and cites injury. They were hampered by wire backing in armory play against Schenectady’s Company FE, who won 62 to 40, while Washington scored its highest point against the Schenectady team. About 2,000 spectators witnessed the game, and the Cadets plan a return trip next year after traveling 1,800 miles. The season will end mid March with a game against York, Pa.

Corcoran Cadets New York Naylor Athletic Association Chism Rice Edwards Corcorans Schenectady Coereerans Washington Company FE Corcoran Dixie Ic York

Plan a horse show in Virginia at Luna Park

Virginia horse show associations meet this afternoon at the Willard to discuss a proposed Luna Park show next summer. Delegates will also set dates for the Virginia circuit shows and consider drawing top horses from the region if Luna Park hosts the event.

Virginia the Willard New Luna Park Horse Show Associations of New Willard Washington Chevy Chase Club Luna Park Coountry

Phillies to train in Montgomery three teams formed

Philadelphia American League champion team led by Capt. Harry Davis departed for spring training in Montgomery Alabama with enough players to form three teams. Manager Connie Mack had already left to arrange housing and comfort for the party.

Montgomery Philadelphia Philadelphia American League Baseball Club Ala Harry Davis Connie Mack

Auction of 250 Horses at Bulls Head Bazaar

250 head of horses to be sold at Bulls Head Bazaar in Washington on February 28 1906 at 10 o clock. Features trotters paired and general purpose horses led by consignor Mr Gorman with fastest pair in town. Horse list includes Fluvanna Prince Teck G Heer Apparent and more with speeds from 2 10 to 2 30 and many cobs fit for show ring or harness. Inspectors include Mr E Hallman and Mr J M Bush with a carload from Allentown Pa.

Twentieth Street Ie. Gorman Washington Wilson Pavig Allerton Record Prince Watterloo Stee Chappie Franka Brown Charles Chick Ely E. Hallman Lancaster County J. M. Bush Allentown

Many Relay Races Planned for Georgetown Carnival

Georgetown carnival at Convention Hall next Saturday features twelve relay events including matchups George Washington versus Johns Hopkins and Yale versus Pennsylvania. Notable entrants include Capt Lorando from George Washington and Seitz from New York Athletic Club.

Georgetown Convention Hall Annayellis Brennan Capt. Lynch Middies Naval Academy Mirdies Admirals George Washington Virginia Johns Hopkins Lorando Fleming Stivers Thurcock Lowe Gaw Yale Pennsylvania Central Friends Select School Technical High School Baltimore Episcopal Alexandria Washington School For Iroquois Belmont U. and I Seitz New York Athletic Club Cartmell Sullivan Georgetown Johnson Britson Columbia Athletic Club Mulligan Greater New York Irish Athletic Club Dear Hillman New York Athletic, Club Castleman Colgate Cates Amsler

Richmond Signs Fry to Pitching Staff for Season Opener

Richmond Virginia February 27 William Fry of Philadelphia with strong support from Connie Mack has joined Richmonds pitching staff under Manager Charlie Shaffer. Fry is touted as a winner and the season opens April 2 with Lynchburg visiting.

Washington Richmond William Fry Philadelphia Connie Mack Charlie Shaffer Fry Lynchburg

Six Clubs to Represent Sunday School League This Year

Foundry Methodist Cavalry Methodist Sixth Presbyterian Fifth Baptist Metropolitan Baptist and Ninth Street Christian churches will form the six clubs for a restructured Sunday School Athletic Association league with games starting May 7 at Mount Pleasant grounds. President Bolgiano announced plans, with six clubs, two games weekly, five games per opponent, lasting until about August 1, and a largely local leadership slate.

Foundry Methodist Calvary Methodist Starth Presbyterian Fifth Baptist Metropolitan Baptist Ninth Street Christian Mount Pleasant Sunday Cavalry Methodist Sixth Presbyteran Old League Belgiano Petts Betts Georgetown University

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