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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1906

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16

Automobile Club of Washington Plans Reorganization

The Automobile Club of Washington, now with 126 members, calls a 7:45 PM meeting at the Colonial Hotel in Washington to discuss reorganization, a constitution, by laws and a summer home. The club aims to incorporate and improve police protection for automobilists and property, with a standing grievance committee to pursue issues officially.

The Automobile Club of Washington Colonial Hotel Fifteenth H Streets Automomists of Washington Colonial Duvall Osy Committee

Informal Brushes Now Road Riders Dictate Matinees

The Road Riders and Drivers Association met at the Metropolitan Hotel with large attendance. President P. V. De Graw presided and J. May Morrison was secretary. Seven new members were approved. The group postponed regular matinees until weather stabilizes and set Wednesdays and Saturdays for informal brushings among members. In snow, the Speedway committee may arrange a sleighing matinee. E. B. Taylor took the chair. discussion covered future matinee classifications before adjournment.

Road Riders and Drivers’ Association Metropolitan Watel P. V. de Graw Road Riders and Drivers' Association J. May Morrison de Graw Speedway E. B. Taylor

jockeys and favorites triumph at fair grounds racing card

New Orleans January 6 race day at Fair Grounds featured crowded fourth race with Deceitful Lady falling and Peter Becker rider unseated. Creole Girl won the third race at 15 to 1 while Guiding Star captured the fourth at 4 to 8 with Black Pat second and Stoner Hill third. Ruth W. won the birth race and Safeguard topped the sixth race with Bishop Weed and McWillians second and third.

New Orleans Chub Guiding Star Ruth W Fair Grounds Peter Becker St. Cloud Affrey St. Bennie Raluing Leaves Pirabella Sachem Intrigue Southern Cross Dorothy Dodd Ethel's Pride Rondolet Bradwarlin Lucky Joe Jim Collina Dancing Nun Mites Augur Ilenry Co Bowvier Extel Arabo, Cashier Chauncey Olcott Colonist Creole Girl Miss Hynes Jack Haray Bemay Glad Pirate Bud HU Rose Hart Blackburn My Son Hert Mont Sanacrit Lucy Maria Quiding Star Black Pat Stoner Hill Toinette Deuxtemps Lady Marvin Neal Holloway Wizard King Remington Mencken Santa Suzanne Mahogany Safeguard Bishop Weed McWillians Ashena Galmeda Light Note Lee King Daniel R Raviania Fra Filippo

Mase do Wins at 20 to 1 in Oakland Race

Masedo won the fourth race at Oakland at odds of 20 to 1, ahead of Royal Rogue and Gossiper II as the field streamed in. The card lists multiple races with varying winners including Hugh McGowan and Critical, with times and other runners noted. track was fast and weather clear.

Backers Wrong at City Park in New Orleans Meet

Pleasant weather and a strong program at City Park produced falls in the steeplechase as Chantey and Sweet Jane were injured. Jockeys Pierce and McHugh escaped injury, Perret unhurt after Bill Knight’s stumble. Races noted with winners Len M Heywood, Liorel, Granada, Kingsmere, Menochord, Alma Dufour and times. Other runners included Eyaskill, Flying Charcoal, Redlands, Lulu Young, Rush Reuben, Pleasant entries.

New Orleans Jan City Park Chantey Sweet Jane Pierce Chanley McHugh Perret Bill Knight Mite Len M Heywood Eyaskill Flying Charcoal Mildred L Red Fox Bassanio Little Wally Tapiola Ben Fake Custus Lou Malsorea Liorel Lord Radnor Redlands Lulu Young Rush Reuben Granada French Nun Don Fon Sweet Flavia Miss Point Prince of Press Tichiminga Gentan Kingsmere Polly Prim Jack Dolan Belden Water Dog Quin Brady Menochord Adare April Shawer Lythetist the Don Gus Lanka Planet

Run to Form at Ascot horse racing summary

Horses that carried the money led four races at Los Angeles California on January 6. Adamp won the first race short course steeplechase with Midas second and Decimo third amid a spill involving Allegiance. Evelyn Griffin captured the five furlongs in race two with Habe B. second and Monnie Mabel third. time 2 02. Theo Cass won the seven furlongs in race three, Henchman second, Colonel Kronton third. time 1 25 1. Cutter won the one mile fourth race, Retropaw second, J Dosohua third. time 1 40 4. Ninespot topped the one and one sixteenth mile fifth race with Miss Betty second and Tune third. time 1 48 4. Futurity course sixth race saw Starling win at 4 to 5 with Ossian second. time 1 20 4. }

Los Angeles Cal Ascot Adamp Midas Decimo Vizon Mindora Cazador Allegiance Sutherland Gret Evelyn Griffin Habe B Monnie Mabel Diablo Gold Peoner Pgs Astraea Salina Miss Berg Heartful Saladora Annis Chemistry Semilune Theo. Cass Henchman Colonel Kronston Jack Henneusy Cutter Retropaw J. ¥. Dosohua Embarrassment Graceful Flym Foot Silver Wedding Gunmark Miss Betty Tune Red Light Sandalwood Wyefield Freesias Sroesel Starling Ossian Mhard Rodgito Atena Corder Edinborough Etoxe Arabia Or de Laon Dubai Rubjana Heautiful Best E. ¢. Ruttie Bessie-Welfy Salaria Sea Sick Dan Gollins Huawhua St. Winifred Bifin Nappa el Casador Alaric Sylvan Dizon Hot Cakes Blanche C Hoot Man Eowin T. Frier Lady's Beauty Mabel Hollander Charles Clifford Esther B Game Bird Thermassitio Orcbal Snariy Clydeo Blissful Dutiful Baverton Hipppocrates Borghess Rubric Masshal Ney Chantllis Michael Byrnes Memories Huguenot Hermitage el Otros W. H. Cary Toupee Varieties Lustig Skeptie Quindaro Oudon Belle Kinney Tendi Revelit Sir Caruthers Bologna Varenein

Turfmen Elated Declares Tennessee Betting Law Unconstitutional

Tennessee turfmen celebrate as Judge William Hart of Davidson County declares the anti betting statute unconstitutional. He also sustains a motion to quash indictments against William Gerst Jr and William Hayes for alleged violations at Cumberland Park race track, aligning with a Shelbyville ruling.

Tennessee Nashville Tenn William Hart Criminal Court Davidson County William Gerst, Jr William Hayes Cumberland Park Race Track Shelbyville

Cumberland Park Case Heads To State Supreme Court

The report notes a Cumberland Park case heading to the State Supreme Court in New Orleans at Fair Grounds. The text lists multiple horse races with names, weights, and odds, including Firetrace, Whippoorwill, Lady Ray, Loricate, Jade, and more across several races. It also mentions a special meeting of the rules committee of the national intercollegiate football conference at Murray Hill Hotel in New York tomorrow afternoon.

Cumberland Park Supreme Court of Philadelphia James A. Babbitt Haverford College Murray Hill Hotel New York

Virginia athletics code approved by University faculty

The University of Virginia has published a long awaited athletics code crafted by a faculty committee led by W. H. Echols. The rules ban professional coaches after 1907, require amateur standing proofs, and set a five month residence requirement for transfer athletes, with certain exceptions for preparatory school entrants.

Washington Post Charlottesville University of Virginia W. H. Echols William A. Lambeth Raleigh C. Minor

Lorando Elected Captain of George Washington Track Team

Steve Lorando was elected captain of the George Washington field and track team. A former Georgetown middle-distance runner, he entered GW last fall and is regarded as the best all round athlete at the university. The university plans to send a relay team to the inter collegiate indoor meet at Richmond on February 10.

Steve Lorando George Washington Georgetown Richmond

Noonan Wins Salary Balance From St Paul

The National Baseball Commission sustains Peter J. Noonan's claim for unpaid balance and bonus from the St. Paul club. The club may deduct 45 for time when Noonan was absent, and the decision may affect his status as a free agent if unpaid. Noonan moved from Philadelphia to St. Paul with unchanged salary and a 500 bonus, which were reduced by the club during the season. Chicago NL drafted Noonan and paid the first draft to St. Paul.

Cincinnati Ohio National Baseball Commission Peter J. Noonan St. Paul Noonan Chicago

Eastern League schedule discussion leads to annual meeting

Eastern League directors met in New York to shape the coming season schedule and decide representation for the National Association of Minor Leagues meeting in Chicago. President Harry L. Taylor presided with Rochester Newark Jersey City Montreal and Buffalo reps present. A separate item notes South Atlantic League meeting in Savannah where Charles W. Boyer was reelected president and the salary set at 1500 yearly with schedule of 190 games from April 11 to September 3 including Savannah Macon Augusta Columbia Charleston and Jacksonville. In Chicago Yale lost to Evanston 36 to 16 after foul troubles blamed on unfamiliar West rules. Third baseman Hill was sold to Buffalo in the Eastern League.

New York National Association of Minor Leagues Chicago Harry L. Taylor Buffalo Rochester Newark Jersey City Montreal Savannah South Atlantic Baseball League Charles W. Boyer Macon Augusta Columbia Charleston Jacksonville Yale Evanston M.C. al West Waters Cooke Harla Crosby Haun Pippard Rodrick McLoman Bresnan Campbell Simmonds Um Ist Ernest Wahler Ps Saunders Spies Jay Os Simmons Tia Washington Railway Relief Association Roadway Mechanical Mavers Neall Millington O'Council Hergh Staub Welmer. Ee Warrison and Brown- Ryan Ing Navy Structural Iron Workers Thrike Union Helmericha Miller Wi Ik Badke O'Donnel Fritz Con Hardie Bowser Talons Ist Ag Ta. Sa Mobile. A Nevius Wakefield Laguna Chute Bleber Asa Meyer Tts Stonneberg

Wife Rejects Bob's Offer in Divorce Case Stuns Sioux Falls

Bob Fitzsimmons failed to reconcile with his wife in Sioux Falls South Dakota while seeking return of 18 000 dollars in diamonds claimed to belong to his son and bequeathed to him by his second wife. He said Julia did not love him and blamed Jack O'Brien for their split.

Fitz O'Brien Washington Post Sioux Falls S. C Bob Fitzsimmons Bob Frank R. Aikens Fitzsimmons Julia Jack O'Brien

Duffey Threatens Suit Over Amateur Records

Arthur F. Duffey, sprinter, threatens legal action to compel James E. Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Union to restore his amateur status and reinstate records expunged from the Official Athletic Almanac of 1906. Duffey hires Charles P. Rogers as lawyer and alleges Sullivan acted without authority, against the A A U constitution, warning of further proceedings if records are not restored. Sullivan says he will pay no attention to the matter.

Washington Post New York Arthur F. Duffey James E. Sullivan Amateur Athletic Union Duffey Charles P. Rogers Rogers Sullivan Tfe Bir

Life-Savers Elect Officers At Local Club

The YMCA Swimming and Life Saving Club has elected President Phil M. Kennon, Vice President A. A. Williamson, Secretary Ralph A. Shepard, and Treasurer L. A. Clausel. In a few weeks the club will host membership tests on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the association building pool.

M. C. A. Swimming and Lifesaving Club Phil M. Kennon A. A. Williamson Ralph A. Shepard L. A. Clausel Association

Last Night in Wrestling and Fights Across Cities

Highlights from January 5 reporting: Charles Leonhardt of Newark defeats Eddie Barr of Milwaukee in a Graeco-Roman match after two falls, with a third securing the win. Barr took the first fall, Leonhardt the second and third. Mahoney beats Grim in Milwaukee in an eight round bout. Kinney defeats Calligan in sixteen rounds to a draw. Matty Matthews and Eugene Rezenah draw after fifteen rounds in Cincinnati. A fourteen to eighteen ton flywheel bursts at Morgan Engineering in Alliance, Ohio, causing structural damage but no injuries.

Knoxville Tenn Charles Leonhardt Newark N. J Eddie Barr Milwaukee Barr Leonhardt Cincinnati Matty Matthews New York Eugene Rezenah Riverview Athletic Club

Bankers and community ties rise as local ads note services

A mixed local page notes banking advice stressing personal accounts and cooperation with financial advisers. It highlights National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust and urges residents to discuss needs and get prudent financial backing.

Capital Fatl National Safe Demposit, Savings and Trust Co Lhst New York W. H.andes Minneapolis B S. Cutter J Woodland Talter Hla Street

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