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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1907

Page

40

Krauss Smashes Record as Navy Beats Commissioners

Navy defeats Commissioners in a real estate league game while Potomacs widen their lead. Robinette shines for the Potomacs with a strong performance, supported by Miller and Krauss. Other listed names include Saengerbunds, Mavera, Richards, Atkinson, and Mustear with various abbreviations.

Navy Downs Potomacs Robinette Krauss Saengerbunds Miller Navy Mavera Mechanical Richards Actives Atkinson Campany E

Melod y to Meet Gans in Boston Clash

Special to The Washington Post reports promoter activity in Tipton for a double title bout between Joe Gans light welterweight and Honey Melody welterweight champion. Melody’s recent form positions him as a strong foe. Gans could move toward the welter class.

Boston Nevada Washington Post Massian Yames Tipston Ahm Joe Gans Honey Melody Welto@y Gans Easiy Mellody Negra

Suburban Handicap Entrants Announced for 1907

New York report lists 80 entries for number seventy four in the Suburban Handicap to be run during the summer meeting at Sheepshead Bay under the Coney Island Jockey Club. Notables include Go Between the 1906 winner, Dundevon, Artful, Samvidere, Cairngorm, Oxford, Blandy, Blakentown, The Quail, Sir Huron, Burgomaster, Clark Griffith, W. H. Daniel, Ballot, and Kentucky Beau among others.

New York Coney Island Cairngorm Oxford Blandy Blakentown

Orbicular by a Head Wins at Fair Grounds Track Card

Speedy Colloquy dominates the third event as Orbicular wins by a head in a two mile $50 race. Jack Martin rides two winners including Adbell and Wooltessa returns in the opening maidens with a 10 to 1 upset. Colloquy and Missouri Lad also figure in the day’s top finishes at New Orleans Fair Grounds.

Washington Post New Orleans Fair Grounds Orbicular Murray Missouri Lad BE Valentine Colloquy Judge Davey Jack Martin Martin Dick Hose Marin Adbell Lemon Girl Dade Wool- Hossa George C. Bennett Woolteses von Dusen von Duedsa Whi Jams Knighton Hionneaay Gted Coreair Belle Af Owensboro Hits M Fast Mate Mes Wilde Sonata Country Lad Wild Idulan Flagstons Dick Rosa Blue Lee Nichol Taro Mountain Antoine Flyon South Knight Sabada Libertyville Water Cooler Blup Leo Sia Nicho de Op Fountain Yoting Sweet Kitty Wuey Maris Onamite Orbicular Loyd St Valentine Merces Lady Ewson Sosteriing Rodaleo Tan Oye Rojle Impertinenca Wen Dusen Lloyd Lady Vimont Morgan Glad Pirate Broken Melody Henry Bosworth Druion Nancy ‘Hart Gold Vine King Royal’ Hand Bhhrosder Midway Western Gargantua Kal Sorhof Noone Beamtock Marfip Marck Dangford James Delphic Green Safety Licht Omar Khayyam Dale Atrama Mazto O'Neill Tappy Jack Ad Aggie Lewis

Wins After Poor Start at Oakland Five Furlongs Race

In San Francisco on January 4 a fair crowd watched Oakland races despite bad weather. Andrew Mack led in the fourth race after a near post start and won by five lengths. Five furlongs saw Titan, Tito, Black Sam, Joe Goss, and Soundry among notable runners. The program included six races with winners including Laura, Miss May Bowdlah, and Clamor, while other contenders like Swagger and Dora I appeared in varying places.

San Francisco Oakland Andrew Mack RNACE Titan Sullyar Tito Wan Black Sam Wohimob Joe Goss W Dugan Maria H. Bill Fame Hace Laura Brown M A Powell Aller Dora I Politle Miscourian Corrigan Frital Ferri Handmaiden W Miller Cheera Qelmyre Myre Mathews Pellgroeo Gnemila Andrew Mask Giorner Wmler Rotrau Wright Rolla Fury Pachuca Daniel Lilitus May Bowdlah W Mille Bush Thorpe Smith Chihuahua Clark Yale Iwastone Royal White Hainoult Lady Rohesla Fllus Clamor Davia Gateway Sandy Neptunus Wmi Ier Fair Grounds Firet Wat Forse Dick Shanty Sam Banetul Oa Riley Marvel Baaillis Chieftain Jerry Cy Ao Cotton Boy Sponge Cale Ea Aaa Ohn Paters Yverdant Monte Carlo Mica Jewell Waterfall Druste Smith Ensley Sir Andrew Tudor Sinders Chiyesa Sarsupariniz Fiarney Ida May Nettie Miller Princa Bowting Workaday Ray Newman Flavigay Columbia Morsa Horne Cherie Eastman Alencon Rusky Ikon Moor Babe O'Nell Argonanz Brittanby Lady Henrietta Ing Horse Benita Charmer Dr MecCluer Abe Meyer George E. Milner Io Bologna Sherif Bell Atort Colonel Powell Mazapon Redan Othlagy Chiswell Betey Antarate Stooselee Buatanelstion Dan Collins Kismet Raymondo Magazino Gladya Bendinga Crestona Li Muchara Sarfanno Bonnie Balrn Hill Flarway Clarke Booger Rod Connie M Sitterlones Don Domo Blandover Daruma Harding Pantoral Bileuaway Horde Cello W. Ho Garey Dusty Miller Moleay Ea Ball Nartelle Arimo Bail Bobsy Bonnett Mies Colonel Bronaton Roator Vinele Henry Elizabeth F i Clandestine Phye CurtiMon Hippocrates Raistam St. Albans Rilcockmure Roscoe An Mino Stiveri Canonicus Agi Foundry Bell Reed de Sharman Take Ward Firestone Charlotte Willis Gift Banonica Wilmore Bath Rustler Heather Scott Jeremiah Bravoure Lord of Goldy Geremiah Bravoure Kent Hadreth Nabonascar

Jockey McDaniel Wins Double at Ascot Card

Los Angeles January 4 featuring a featureless card at Ascot with no standout races. Jockey McDaniel rode two winners including You Tromp in race one and Zethns in race four, as favorites underperformed on a cloudy fast track.

McDaniel Los Angeles Ascot la ‘Chote Critfe Jack ‘Kercheval Lotta Gladstone Bi Bernado Brooka Coura Los Angeleno J Harris Freesian Riddell Komomba Gullivan Ingictun Baldo Adoala Ikki Sherry Needful Ding Dong Taylor George Preston Prince Magnet Bullman Moncasta Garland Nattle Bumppo Bittle Lydia Wrovemen I'm Joe Nun'a Vetting Graden Perry Wicks Attona Wille Gregg Zethns Wan Waterbury Greeno Koerner Sen Alviso May LN Royal Henaleo Mmite Nibiaek Lucrece Brurpal Lord Provosi Finn Tima McGrathtana Prince Markie Mazer Sals Sun Rey Vionn Mace AL Jerton Fisher Banlads Joan Af’ Arc M4c- Daniel Pima Mil Ransom Gold Heather Gonzales John Bruen Buna Ray Egan Roustngton

Correct in Everything Overcoats at Low Price Standard

Made of fine close woven kerseys meltons velours chev rot and similar fabrics. Each garment tailored with care to withstand strict inspection. These $1800 overcoats compare favorably with top custom tailors’ $25 products. Our house maintains high quality at low price.

Unclear names crowd a Fair Grounds card signals

A scrambled list of names and terms appears from the Fair Grounds program. Mentions include horses, people, and places such as Sam Marbel Tutor Foremaster Ensley Workaday Prince Bowling and many unfamiliar entries. The fragment suggests a racing or entry lineup without coherent structure.

Fair Grounds Chieflain Sam Marbel Ensley

Business High School Rejoins Interhigh Athletic League

At a special meeting the Business School reentered the Interhigh League, voting to field baseball and track teams. Captains and managers to be chosen next week, with prospects strong for baseball but limited by potential turnout for track.

Czp~tains Orange Eastern Achool Big Tal Commercial School Charles Hart Ith Bastert

Western Opens Season With 28 14 Victory Over Reserves

Western High School opened its basketball season with a 28 to 14 win over the Reserves. Michael and Morse starred for the regulars while Weaver led the Reserves. Western aims for a strong campaign as plans for future games against Technical and other local teams are set. Track interest also grows with Osgood, Crampton, Anthony, Fort, and Dewey showing form.

Moton Western Michael Morse Weaver Western Gymonasium Hastern Leduc Weaver Oree Os Cates Polhemus Western Thre Osgood and Crampton Anthony Fort Dewey Oxgood Bforse

Nationals sign Wilz and others from old grounds group

Answers to queries confirm Howard Wilz was signed by the Nationals for next season. The same Wil son, previously with the club at Fifteenth and H streets northeast, is reported to be with them again. VAN Wilson has not signed, but remains on the Washington club's reserve list.

Howard Wilz Nationals Old Grounds Fifteenth and H Streets van Wilson Washington Wilson Fifteenth H!i Streets Philadelphia

Hope for Delmar Club Heads to U.S. Supreme Court

Chief Justice Gantt granted a writ of error in the Delmar Jockey Club ouster suit. The club seeks federal review claiming deprivation of property without due process. Missouri Supreme Court had ruled the charter invalid for only holding racing meets and no agricultural fair.

Jefferson City Gantt Supreme Court Delmar Jockey Club Supreme Court of the United States Missouri Supreme Court

Washington Baseball News Brings Cantillon Untangled Deals

Prominent figures discuss Charley Hickman loyalty and Cantillon’s purchase of Robert Ganley for the Nationals. Rumors fly about Bob Unglaub and Jake Stahl trades with Boston Americans, amid Willliamsport ties and Tri-State League uncertainties.

Arm injury ends Hahn baseball career says he is done

Cincinnati Ohio January 4 Special to The Washington Post Frank Hahn denies any plan to return to Washington baseball next year. He states he currently works as a meat inspector in Cincinnati for the U.S. government and may be transferred, but has made no arrangements. He declares his arm is gone and that he is out of the game.

Cantillon Robert Ganley Des Moines Nationals Bob Unglaub Outlaws Chargpion Washington Jake Stahl Boston Americans IIT Ungland Taylor Boston Anglaup Williamsport Bandit Jake &Thhl Would Joe Cantillon Tri-State Withamsport Unglaub Mike O'Neill Citigens Williemeport National Commission Carpenter Cincinnati Brahl Stahl Charley Hickman Charley Hickman & White Sporting Goods Emporium Noodles Hahn Hahn- Peltz Pretzel Agricultural Nine New York Americans Bernie Gallagher Washington Posts Winchester Gallagher MacDonald Dick Woodward Big Cy" MacDonald Tom Cantwell Georgetown Washington Post Cincionetl Ohia Frank Hahn United States Uncle Sam

Charley Murphy and Garry Herrmann Clash Over 1907 Plans

Ban Johnson’s drive to reshape the schedule meets resistance from Charley Murphy who seeks a $10,009 salary for Garry Herrmann as national commission chair. Murphy boasted Cubs ads to push his influence while and Garry are aligned again over ante-season games in two city clubs. Henry Porter, ex Brooklyn pitcher from the American Association era, died at forty-nine in Brockton Massachusetts Tuesday.

Ban Johnson National League Charley Murphy Charley Garry Herrmann National Commission Garry Murphy Ufe Cubs Henry Porter Brooklyn Brockton Mass Dave Fouts Bay City Mich Porter

Entr ies and plans loom for turf and boxing season

Brooklyn Suburban and Brighton handicaps draw attention with Burgomaster Artful and Tan ya for major races. Go Between Accountant Tango and Whimsical expected to bear heavy weights in Brooklyn. Artful and Burgomaster praised regardless of injuries. Also notes Croker Blakestown Suburban entry, Gans Britt boxing clash rumors, and Chicago Penn Yale football game rumors quashed.

Washington Post New York Brooklyn Brighton H. P. Whitney Burgomaster Artful Tanya Vosburgh Accountant Tango Hate Sturgomaster Whitney Trig Treatuer John W. Rogers James R. Keene Court Drese Philander Ballot Superman Peter Pan Gretna Olseau Imp Blakestown Lester~lin-Stella Richard Croker Blakestown

Jefferies Rejects 20000 Dollar Offer for Squires Fight

Rumors spread from the West about a supposed preliminary pact between Billy Delaney for the champion and B I Taylor of the Rhyolite Athletic Association. Jeffries says he knows nothing of such an agreement and will not fight Squires for only 20000 dollars unless he earns at least 25000.

Tory Billy Delaney B I Tatlor

Sutton Double Champion and Hoppe Leaves for Holland

Sutton crowned champion at 182 and 181 balk-line billiards after Willie Hoppe forfeits the title amid a clash with the Gotham trust. Hoppe departs for Holland to seek matches abroad, citing lack of control over his affairs as a reason to pursue earnings overseas. The dispute highlights long standing tensions with the billiards trust and its grip on top events and contracts.

Willie Hoppe Eve Trust Gotham George Sutton Hoppe Holland Sutton Trust America Morningstar Fergal Aince Riga Billas Sya

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