Automobile Club of Washington Plans Reorganization
The Automobile Club of Washington calls a 7:45 p.m. meeting at the Colonial Hotel to discuss reorganization and incorporation. Growth to 126 members since last September prompts plans for a summer home, constitution, by laws, and broader quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Automobile Club of Washington
Colonial Hotel
Fifteenth
H Streets
Automomists of
Washington
Colonial
Duvall
Osy
Committee
Informal Brushes Now Road Riders Decide on Matinees
The Road Riders and Drivers Association met at the Metropolitan Hotel with many members present. President P. V. De Graw presided, J. May Morrison was secretary, and seven new members were voted in. They agreed to suspend regular matinees until weather settles, designate Wednesdays and Saturdays for informal brushes among members, and authorize sleighing matinees if snow falls.
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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
Colts Race Notes From Fair Grounds Card
At New Orleans January 6 the track saw crowded races with several favorites winning. Chub Guiding Star Ruth W. captured the dash for Baby Racers and Safeguard led home a strong field in the final. Crowding and falls affected multiple events, with Guiding Star favorite in the fourth race and Ruth W. winning the birth race.
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Safeguard
Crowding
St. Cloud
New Orleans
Chub
Guiding Star
Ruth W
Fair Grounds
Peter Becker
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
Masedo Triumphs In Oakland Race At 20 To 1
In San Francisco on January 5, Masedo won the fourth race at Oakland at 20 to 1 as Royal Rogue barely secured second from Gosaiper. Report notes fast track weather and detailed results across six races with multiple named horses and times.
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San Francisco
Masedo Today
Oakland
Royal Rogue
Gosaiper
Mocorito
Weather Clerr
Mille
Macerlo
Meistersinger
Marie G
Mabanascar
Lydie Wrousman
San Lution
Thaddeus
Mike Jordar
Llas
Hugh McGowan
Hilee
Little Joker
Yellowstone
Olympian
Leone
Ishtar
Albert Inright
Critical
Ray
Angeles
Lerida
Tarrigan
Rose Ely
Dusty Miller
Leash
Aniradeluren
Ze]ling
Maseda
Gossiper II
Sad Sam
Yo San
Mafalda
Licima
Aliee Carrie
St. Dennis
Tramator
Smithy Kane
Jillett
von Rosinint
Abe Meyer
Cascade of Diamonds
Atkins Midmont
Wittman
Kisel
Ratio
Frolie
Ruby
H. L. Frank
the Mist
Pinkerton
Regal
Backers Wrong at City Park Steeplechase Falls Marred Card
Pleasant day at City Park track draws a strong card with two steeplechase falls. Jockeys Pierce and McHugh escaped injury while Perret fell from Bill Knight but remained unhurt. Race-by-race results list Mite and Eyaskill, Liorel, Granada, Kingsmere, Menochord, Alma Dufour, with times and a host of named runners.
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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 HORSES CARRY THE MONEY
Horse racers in Los Angeles on January 6 at Ascot meet produced six races. Winners included Adamp in the short-course steeplechase, Evelyn Griffin in five furlongs, Theo. Cass over seven furlongs, Cutter in one mile, Nine-spot at one and one sixteenth miles, and Starling in the Futurity course. Several runners were listed with placings and times.
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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 Henneasy
Cutter
Retropaw
J. ¥. Dosohua
Embarrassment
Graceful
Flym Foot
Silver Wedding
Gunmark
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 by Tenn. Betting Law Ruling
Tennessee racing fans rejoiced as Judge William Hart of Davidson County declared the anti betting act unconstitutional. He quashed indictments against William Gerst Jr and William Hayes for violations at Cumberland Park race track, aligning with a Shelbyville ruling in the same dispute and signaling possible uninterrupted racing in the state.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
William Hart
Criminal Court
Davidson County
William Gerst, Jr
William Hayes
Cumberland Park Race Track
Shelbyville
Racing Entries and Stakes from Various Tracks
Long list of horse names, weights, and odds across races at Cumberland Park and other venues, including six furlongs and one mile events, with entries like Firetrace, Gypsy King, Novena, and Bear catcher. Also a note on a special football conference rules committee meeting to be held in New York.
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Creole Girl
Miss Hynes
Jack Haray
Bemay
Glad Pirate
St. Cloud
Bud HU
Rose
Hart
Blackburn
My Son
Hert Mont
Sanacrit
Lucy Maria
Quiding Star
Black Pat
Stoner Hill
Toinette
Deuxtemps
Lady
Peter Becker
Ruth W
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
Philadelphia
James A. Babbitt
Haverford College
Murray Hill Hotel
New York
Virginia athletic code approved by University faculty
The University of Virginia released a formal athletic code after months of study by a faculty committee led by W. H. Echols. The document bans professional coaches after 1907 and requires proof of amateur status and five months residence for transfers, with exceptions for accredited prep schools.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
W. H. Echols
William A. Lambeth
Raleigh C. Minor
Lorando Elected Captain of GWU Track Team
Steve Lorando was elected captain of the George Washington field and track team last night. A former Georgetown middle-distance runner, he enrolled at GWU last fall and is regarded as the best all around athlete at the university. A suitable hall will be sought for candidate calls, and GWU plans to send a relay team to the intercollegiate indoor meet at Richmond on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Lorando
George Washington
Georgetown
Richmond
Noonan awarded salary balance from St Paul club
The National Baseball Commission sustained Peter J. Noonan's claim for balance due on his salary and bonus from St Paul. St Paul may deduct 45 for time the player was absent. Noonan had moved from Philadelphia to St Paul with unchanged salary and a 500 bonus, both cut by the club. If unpaid, St Paul loses title to the player as a club asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Baseball Commission
Peter J. Noonan
St. Paul
Noonan
Chicago
Eastern League Schedule and Minor League News
Eastern League board meets in New York to draft the season schedule and discuss representation at a Chicago meeting, with directors from Rochester Newark Jersey City Montreal and Buffalo present. Also notes South Atlantic League meeting in Savannah re elects Charles Boyer president and sets a 190 game schedule from April 11 to September 3. Yale basketball loses to Evanston with fouling woes and reports Hunter Hill sold to Buffalo in the Eastern League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Fitzsimmons seeks reconciliation and diamonds dispute
In Sioux Falls Bob Fitzsimmons tried to reconcile with his wife as she seeks a divorce. He offered to return or share the diamonds valued around eighteen thousand dollars said to belong to his son. He claimed Julia was whipped by Jack O'Brien, and described a recent setback to his boxing career.
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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 the sprinter threatens legal action to compel James E. Sullivan AAU chief to restore his amateur status and reinstate him in the Official Athletic Almanac of 1906. Duffey has hired Charles P. Rogers to press the case arguing Sullivan acted without authority and against AAU rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 For New Club
The M. C. A. Swimming and Life saving Club has elected officers with Phil M. Kennon as president A. A. Williamson as vice president Ralph A. Shepard as secretary and L. A. Clausel as treasurer. The club has forty membership applications and tests for candidates will be held on Tuesday Wednesday and Friday in the association building tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. A. Swimming and Lifesaving Club
Phil M. Kennon
A. A. Williamson
Ralph A. Shepard
L. A. Clausel
Association
Last Night's Boxing And Wrestling From Several Cities
In Knoxville Charles Leonhardt of Newark defeated Eddie Barr of Milwaukee in a Graeco Roman bout with scores of 21, 19, and 23 minutes. Mahoney of Milwaukee beat Joe Grim in eight rounds, Kinney defeated Calligan, and Matthews drew with Rezenah after fifteen rounds. A Morgan Engine Works flywheel burst, wrecking part of the Alliance plant but causing no injuries.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Charles Leonhardt
Newark
N. J
Eddie Barr
Milwaukee
Barr
Leonhardt
Young Mahoney
Joe Grim
Philadelphia
Grim
Steve Kinney
Jos Calligan
Chicago
AlHance
Hio
Corliss
Morgan Engineering Works
Hur
Community banking and local business notices in 1885 era
A fragmented page notes the role of bankers in community life and client relationships, urging conversation about accounts and loan advice. It includes mentions of the National Safe Deposits Savings and Trust Co, and local figures in Washington area commerce, real estate, wall papers, auctions, and fraternal lodge meetings.
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MERTZ
Mertz & Mertz CO
F Street
Heurich Brewing Co
Nmaerzen
Senate
Arlington Brewingc
Rosslyn Vas
Arlington
Castelberg’s
Penna. Ave
Walfords
Louis Bush
E St. WW
Keeley Gure
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Streec
Washington, D. C
Bowhere
District of Columbia
Maryland
Itz Morris
Pa. Ave
Ommercial Hotel
Royal Pilsen
Abner-Drury Brewing Co
25Th & F
Barclay
Tobias Bush
W. W
the Sunday Post
Y Mail
Wapapen
Automobile Club
Masedo
Parker, Bridget & Co
9Th St
Liiboikduilghp CC
Pa, Ave. and
Ninth St
Cumberland Park
Supreme Court of
Oq-Day
Whippoorwill
Lady Ray
Loricate
Jade
Pretorius
Gallant
Sea Voyage
Alibert
Follona
Doctor Dan
Gay Adelaide
Hannibal Hey
Baywood
Bitter Hand
Gypsy King
Handbag
Marvel P
Verbosity
Deux Temps
Etrena
Lady Chiswick
Stockwood
Lena J
Deviltree
Delmore
Bitter Brown
Hocus Pocus
Jrace
Mies
Hhitwick
Regent
Horseradish
Lucky Charm
Reidmere
Jungle Imp
Jerry Lynch
King Cole
Novena
Goldblatts
Do Mnéa
Monago Mald
Tarzan
King Cele
Loretta
Pepper Dixon
Escutcheon
Cousin Kate
Louis and
Goldsmith
Lady Vashti
la Sordiere
Plater
Calabash
Commune and Footlights
Jim McVicker
Automaster
Wedgewood
Doctor Hart
Colonel White
Bonnie Prince Charile
Hamilcar
Charley Thompson
Sincerity Bello
Atwood
Arsenal
J. F. Mayberry
Consuelo II
Ave Sommers
Joe Lesser
New Orleans—City Park
Frances H
Lady Maia
Flying Papoose
Arthur Rosewield
Rozer Rial
Money
Trangent
Beau Brummat
Lady Mata
Simon
Murray
Cadillac
Janeta
Grosgrain
Dow~tle
Brushton
Liddon
Father D
Regale
Rian
Big Bow
Minnehaha
Ann Hill
Steve Lane
Tichimingo
Balshot
Jurist
Knickerbocker
Telepathy
Mara
Potter
Coruscate
Shawana
Perry
Lucy Young
Anne Davis
Cariess
Orly TV
Jady Esther
Brusn Up
Meadowbreeze
Nattie Bumppe
Thesplan
Virgie Withers
Lole
Helectic
Thistledo
Malediction
Envoy
Little Boy
Tittle Bukin
Tha Tuiner
Morendo
Labor
Lieber Gore
Marco
Matile HI
Foxmende
Roommate
Adesao
Azellna
Fugurtho
Levonshire
Auburn
Lady Lavish
Merry Acrobat and
Immortelle
Billy Handsel
M. F. Tarpey
Blue Bottle
Elmdle
Doc Craig
Marlon Rose
Cavatina
John J. Mehr
Kogo
Stover
Elmdale
Grimith
Dixie Lad
Royalty
Ht Col Cap
Esherly
May Holladay
Expedient
Jack Little
Ledus
Tras
Selling
Romaine
Instructor
Fisher Boy
Collonade
Ankarin
Pelham
Rocklands
Sevyen Furlanga
Bearcatcher
San Nicholas
Haviland
Sata
Bannock
Virginia Athletic Code
Lorando
Baseball Commission
Board of Directors
Hunter Hill
Hurletin
Hill
Buffaloo
Life-Savers
M. C. A. Club
Matty Matthews
Eugene Rezenah
Riverview Athletic Club
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
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Mobile. A
Nevius
Wakefield
Laguna
Chute
Bleber
Asa
Meyer
Tts
Stonneberg
IOC
King
Trek
Pennsylvania
F. Petrola
Jos. Bush
Pac
Jones
Elsie
Ruthie Schwartz
Baltimore
West North Avenue
Capital
Fatl National Safe Demposit, Savings and Trust Co
Lhst
W. H.andes
Minneapolis
B S. Cutter
J Woodland
Talter
Hla Street
Arlington Horse Co
Mona
Horst
Rif
Soule
Petrola
E Street
James Linskey & Son
Pennsylvania Avénue
Washington Council
Sons of Jonadab
West End
Northwest
Martin Bros
LTA Cores
Lohecette
Breiled
Old Braddock
Jas
GLARE
D. P. McCarthy
Fhove
Geo. E. Hebbard
Modern Tailor
Washington Store
N.W
Cook Remedy CO
Masonic Temple
Chicaca
U.S
Eade
Cee Bean
Pharnacy AM Sescatiel
Medical
Dr. Reed
Newsons Pelalt
Tayeuay
Waiti Buisl
Heevans Gheutcal
Electro-Medical Institute
Omy
Monlay
Shade
Leather AN
Fisk Elgin
W. F. Raldumm
Lapranco
Sy Mail
D.aseme
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