TARTAN THE WINNER IN CURRAGH HANDICAP RACE
New Orleans January racing report notes Tartan winning the five furlong Onuk Selling Stake at Lur Grounds amid a strong field. Guiding Star and La Sorciere among other favorites failed to prevail, with Tartan paying 40 to 1 and Luretta among near-places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiding Star
la Sorciere
Regent
Newleans
Cuca
Tartan
Onuk
Lur
Seonard
Winter Llurett
Lustig
Lin Thal Furlung
Lartan
Ling Star
Pirsl Rac
Tay
Altbert
Allona Lads
Hannibal
Dan
Furnings Guiding Star
Psy
Lena
Alan Ran Hug
Mies
Horseradish
Duke Tharm
Jerry Lynch
Partan
Luretea
Navena
Monaco
Pollrda
Bad News Has Speed Wins City Park Handicap
Bad News delivered a fast stretch to win the mule handicap at City Park while favorites anchored a crowded finish. The day’s seven races featured heavy rain impairing footing as runners including Iku Denton and Royal Grogram contested the straight and furlong sprints with noted closers such as Prying Papoose and Cadilace finishing among the top placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Vikins Jin
Iku Denton
Tneshot
Lea
Bose
von Boers
Beau Lhinunel
Arthur Rosenfeld Cash
Ods Lama
Cadilace
Furengs
Anna Mill
Phawana
Dune Davis
Greece
Esther and Brosh
Long Shot Wins Pasadena Handicap at Ascot
At Ascot, Long Shot Carey prevailed in the Pasadena Handicap at 25 to 1. Marshal Ney finished second as dread odds shifted. King Salar Dan and others trailed in a chaotic, bet-heavy card with several horses listed among top finishers and distant contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Carey
Pasadena
Ascot
Fein Angers
Wfe Carey
Ati
Bette
Michael Poires
Kubinma
Salar
Gestful
Bet
Berse Welty
Tiborough
Steve Arebla Ai
Renewove Spyon
Naya
Syiven Tvon
Game Bird
Binin Io Bever
Asada
Mabel Hollamer
Allaric Teys
Luna
Clydeo Wen
Bayaian Graphica
Bias Ul
Lameig Hom Les HO Cares
Marshal Ney
Tive
Hippor Ste, Borghes
Hermitage Else
Secord
Vateneia Ouden
Tilupga
Tendi
Dr Gardner's Handicap at San Francisco RaceCard
San Francisco January meets feature Dr Gard mnar leading a strong field through seven furlongs. Three favorites prevailed with Marty Tosetos winning the first race in a 2 to 1 finish, followed by multiple notable placers across six to seven furlong events, including Romaine and Gateway securing top spots amid a dense slate of runners.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dr Gardmnar
Fellawsbee Bandicap
Mablant
Furlorga
Marty Tosetos
Banda
Yankee S
Recmus Crom Dee Craig
John J Mann
Thoso
Rosalty
Genond
Keheria
Bas Leedus
Divixs
Ao & Mo
Romaine
Fisher Boy
Coronade
Pelham
Rock- Isands
Follansbea Maidnap
Gunner
Vagezam
Bearcatcher
Neva Lee
H Lo Frank
Princess Titania
Beru Ormonde
Sted Leafalo van Leth
Mura
Gateway
Ijeutenant
Bannockette Haviland
Sais Blue Eyes
Tom McGrath
Hudson
Simplicity
Limerick
Varna Fouse
Blue
Bandora
Teddy Brookwood
Paul Revers
Lathron
Arabo
R. L. Johnson
Mr Gem
Mabel Simms
Sonnet
Usury
Mauren
Joy Colson
Coffey
Grove Center
Dr Heard
Hocus Pocus
Harvey
Excitement
Romanietta
Mazzii
Ale Russell
Cato
Ditty Gannon
Blackwell
Little Wand
Helen Lucas
Ruth Me
Nishnobotha
Eunsum
Lucy Marle
Rodsy
Duchess of
Fanny
Soldier of Fortune
Ponca
Hart
Arsenal
J P Mayberry
Dave Sommera
Augur
Henry Q
Ven Hope
Automaster
Stow Poke
Standard
Nonie
Macene
Naileb
Parting
Jennie
Wistaria
Jerusha
Colleen
D’hes
Sun Rose
Mure
Triconnell
Tavora
Mazel
Hellena
Ahe Mezer
Tom Roberts
Kizi
Rostaiul
Hob Ragen
Devrohe
Dod Anderson
Young Pilgrim
Regal
Head Dance
Edgecig
Mafelda
Angleta
Meiatersinger
Serenity
Eckersall
Long Wolf
Buchanan
Funny Side
Fastoso
Yellowstone
Holly Bers
Lurrece
Borklands
Ethel Abbott
Hugh McGowan
Montana Peeress
Birdie P
Rey
Ea Sheridan
Rotrou
Watchful
St George, Jr
Liv
Albert Flr
Dr Legge
Sir Briliar
Birlerthorpe
Sandstone
Rey del Munjo
Queen Rec
New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Entries Across Eight Cards
Racing entries list from New Orleans Fair Grounds and City Park shows multiple races at five and a half to seven furlongs plus a mile. Names include Edward Wilder Lene Annie Ruskin Royal Palms Arthur Rosenhold and Borart with numerous prices and entries across seven races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville Gad
Watec Lake
Gay Lizetta Brookston
Fairbury
Prince Salm-Salm
Bishop Weed
Athena
Baywood
Marly
Stroma
Will
Berry
Wardell
Bell the Cat
New
Annie Ruskin
Royal Palms
Arthur Rosenhold
Little George
Rudy
Borart
Prince of Ples
Kara
Gentian
Muldoon
Greenacre
Blue Bird
Little Red
Milchi Love
Ethel Davis
George Perry
Bell
Knight
Adare
Presentation
Capitano
Lyman Hey
Folly Perkins
Coln
Meringo
Grace Wagner
Maledictian
Lidwina
Mattle
Janeta
Yorkshire
Evaskill
Marlin
Kian
Cuatus
Tre Don
King of the Valley
Belden
Miss Fishe
Coruscate
Thistle Do
St Tammany
Harry Stephens
Devout
Attila
Garnish
Stride
Daring
Glenacre
Hoyal Legend
Thora Lee
Polly Prim
Quinn Brad
Nevada
Gur Joe
Robin Hood
Bensonhurst
Bellindan
Ora Viva
Grenada
Ku and
Orly III
Lulu Young
Onya Ji
Alles Dougherty
Ruch Renhen
Creo- Hine
Leander
Lord Radnor
Pichtime
Goldeniink
Chan Jarlus
New Amsterdam
Rain Mwud
Oye
Braden
Commune
Arn Gauze
Captain Bush
Champ Clack
Gold Mate
Jack Dolan
Oldfield Speed Test Condemned by New Jersey Automobilists
New Jersey auto clubs condemn Barney Oldfield plan to speed his car across the state on Sunday and urge Gov. Stokes to deny permission. Frederick R. Pratt telegraphed the governor, who replied he cannot suspend the speed law. Police along the Philadelphia to New York route prepared to arrest Oldfield if he exceeds the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Trenton
Barney Oldfield
New York
Frederick R. Pratt
Stokes
Oldfield
Pratt
Philadelphia
Herman After Nelson Eyes Forfeited Bout Here
Chicago dispatch reports Kid Herman wired Nate Lewis to accept terms from Battling Nelson for a fight. Nelson, after McGovern and Britt bouts, may return. A forfeit would be posted if Nelson is serious, else he stalls. Separate note: the twelfth annual motor boat and sportsman show will be held at Madison Square Garden Feb 20 to Mar 8 with an expanded lake for water sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kid
Herman
Nate Lewis
Kia
Nelson
Hot Springs
McGovern
Britt
Lewis
New York
Madison Square Garden
J. A. Ef. Dressel
Rival Track Crowds Show Strong Two Year Olds At New Orleans
In New Orleans racing draws large crowds at Fair Grounds and City Park as two year olds race. Newton Bennington leads with twelve two year olds under Fred Burlew, while Albert Simons wins two at City Park with Waleshed and Belle of the Bay. Ben Hodder’s defeat in the New Year Handicap costs Willie Shields, as Hollowmas narrowly beats him under heavy track conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Bennington
Albert Simons
Willie Shields
Ben. Hodder
St. Valentine
Washington Post
New Orleans
Jan
Fair Grounds
Crescent City Jockey Club
Charita Rower
Dominick O'Malley
Charlie Ellison
Shields
Ben Hodder
City Park
Wred Burlew
Bennington
Gravesend
Burlew
Frank O'Neill
O'Neill
Glenroy
de Oro
O’neill
Waleshed
Dr Hasbrouck
Cremorne
Carig‘bad
Ballyhoo Hey
Brookdale
Harry Payne Whitney
New Jersey
Simons
Hollowmas
Hall
Attila
Harry Stephens
McGraw and Sloan Plan New City Billiard Parlor
John McGraw manager of the Giants and Ted Sloan famed jockey have arranged to open a billiard and pool parlor at Forty second Street and Broadway in the former Frank Ives room. The space, once run by Slosson Wheelock and Ora Morningstar, has served as a showroom recently. McGraw brings prior billiard room experience from The Diamond in Baltimore with Wilbert Robinson, building a leading club in Oysteryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John McGraw
Giants
Ted Sloan
Forty-second Street
Broadway
Frank Ives
George Slosson
George Wheelock
Ora Morningstar
Bil- Mar
Virginia faculty pushes pure athletics standards
The University of Virginia faculty backs strict athletic rules and seeks reciprocal adoption by Southern colleges. Alumni largely approve while student opposition grows. Cantain Hammond Johnson and Manager Robertson threaten resignations to press protection for players. The General Athletic Association advisory board favors the measure with a protection clause. President Alderman notes UNC backing for similar regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
South
Regina
Hammond Johnson
Robertson
General Athletic Association
Alderman
Venable
University of North Carolina
Southern
Virginia
Washington Team Wins Engraving Bureau Bowlers Over Criterion
In Baltimore on January 6 the Bureau of Engraving and Printing bowling team defeated the Criterion team 2 to 1. Hardie led with 192 in the second game as Washingtonians won the first two games and Baltimore captured the third. Players included Helmerichs Budke Platch Hardie Lord for Washington and Brauer Knight Seybold Scotty Gegenbach for Criterion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engraving Bureau
Gegenbach
Hardie
Washingtonians
Baltimoreans
Washington
Baltimore
Kid Sullivan Faces Two Key Bouts This Week
Washingtonian boxer Kid Sullivan trains hard for two notable engagements in Philadelphia and at Germania Maennerchor Hall. He meets Unk Fussell in a six round bout and later faces Austin Rice, with Russell and other top contenders aboard discussion among Philadelphia fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonian
Unk” Russell
Austin Rice
Washington
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Abe
Kid” Sullivan
Sully
Fussell
Corbett
Sunday-school Baseball League Faces Eligibility Reforms
The Sunday-school Baseball League plans a banquet at the YMCA to discuss season 106 reforms. Officials seek a uniform player registration system, consider allowing professionalism, and review field use, with Mount Pleasant and Northeast diamonds to host games and potential Ellipse alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amateur Athletic Union
Fourteenth Street
Lydecker Avenue
Mount Pleasant
Lincoln Park
Jack O'Brien to quit at 30 and fight Tommy Ryan best match
George Siler reports that Jack O'Brien will retire at his thirtieth birthday and that a bout with Tommy Ryan would be the surest way to settle the disputed middleweight championship. Ryan and Fitzsimmons claim the title, while O'Brien eyes heavyweights after beating Hart. The piece canvasses potential opponents and upcoming California fights, noting Ryan and Hart seek chances to fight O'Brien and other bouts in the boxing scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Siler
Jack
Tommy
Fitzsimmons
Washington Post
Chicago
Jack O’brien
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Ruhlin
Tommy Ryan
Marvin Sart
Jack “Twin
Berger
Ruhlin
Mew Tuxedo Club
Philadelphia
Ryan
Jack Dempsey
Dan Creedon
Bob
Carter
O'Brien
Gardner
Burns
Sullivan
Marvin Hart
Hart
Far West
Barkis
Willin
Jack Root
Jeffries
Marvin
Tommy Burns
Los Angeles
Cassidy Under Knife
Joe Cassidy Washington shortstop was charged from Garfield Hospital after an operation. Authorities withheld details but recovery completed two weeks later. Six weeks ago rumors from Chester Idaho claimed Cassidy was missing or unwell. He has since left hospital and is in good health after a three day absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cassidy
Washington
Garfield Hospital
Chester
Cassidy
Fitz Wins Battle for Love in Siou x City Blacksmith Shop Collapse
The Washington Post reports pugilist Fitzsimons staged reconciliation with wife Julia at the Cata rat Hotel in Sioux City. A private interview preceded a public display at a blacksmith shop where a heavy floor collapse injured several, including Fitz and Col Empire. Fitz and Julia plan to perform on stage, then travel to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Sioux City
Iowa
Dob Pitrsimmons
Sioux Falls
Judge Aikens
Mke
Fitz
Bob
Gol
Empire
Mrs Fitzsimamons
New York
Georgetown Crew Prep Begins With New Boathouse Plans
Georgetown's rowing squad starts training this week under Coach Dempsey on indoor machines with outdoor sessions slated mid March on the Potomac. The season aims for Poughkeepsie in June, aided by a new boathouse and remodeled ark for boats. The 1905 squad includes Mudd, Stewart, and Shriver. Brennan and Lusk challenge for seats while eligibility rules and finances receive attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Poughkeepsie
University
Thirty-second Street
Aqueduct Bridge
Ark
Taneley
Potomac
Hudson
Poughkeeps
Syracuse
Graham
Canaria
Sydney FE Mudd, Jr
Barber
Georgetowns
Potomac Boat Club
Big Neill
Stern
Stewart
Mudd
Rice
Bakes
Bow
Shriver
Brennan
Lusk
Poughkeepsis
Intercollegiate Association
Cellege
Rowing Association
Aquatics
Zaphone
Hayes
Indoor Games Set for February 24 at Convention Hall
Washington high schools announce the third annual Indoor intersectionastic track meet to be held February 24 in Convention Hall at Fifth and L. A fourteen-event program includes regular track and field races and several relay events. Invitations have gone to about fifty out of town schools. Georgetown Prep leads private schools in entrants, with other institutions likely to increase participation. A new grade school championship relay for District entrants is added, with four-person teams racing one lap. Local relays pair Eastern with Business, Western with Technical, and Central with Georgetown Prep or Baltimore City College. Entry blanks will be available January 2. Also reported, Harvard loses to Penn 12-9 in Cambridge.
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Lewis
Fite
New York
Nim
Fitz
Corbett-Herrera
Kid
Herman
Eddie Hanlon
Corbett
Meashan
Pudgy
Jimmy Britt
Nelson
Mike Schreck
John Will
Salt Lake City
Willie
Schreck
Willard Bean
al Kauffman
Billy Delaney
Kauffman
Delaney
Jack O'Brien
Billy
O Brien
Battling Nelson
Terry McGovern
Jimmy Britt Ogaypied
Bully Nolan
Nolan
Pater Jim Coffroth
Graney
Ndélan
Cotfroth
Britt
Jeffries
Joe Levy
Blue Island
Andy Bezensh
Cincinnati
George Decker
Philadelphia
Cortest
Kid Taylor
Paddy Nee
Haid
Billy Finucane
Convention Hall
Washington
Fifth
L Streets
Eht
Mamaeer W H Poley
Georgetown Prep
Eastern
Business
Western
Technical
Central
Baltimore City College
Business School
Eastern High
Business High
Western High
Technical High
Central High
Georgetown
Foley
Ti Eighth Street Northwest
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Oakland
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Mazoala
MZ Neatness
Sentara
Orllene
Daley Brouck
Pinta
Josie's Jewel
Elizabeth F
bin Song
Rosia
Pepper Pod
Myrtic
Banble
Lehero
Tottenham
Leowade
Myrtle White
Prince Magnet
Elverraca
Morice
Mable
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Don Dome
Fireball Ln
Incantation
Councilmen
Ajenoon
Fustina
Royerots Aml Capitanzo
Suimar
Arrahgowan
Wyefield
John W Dahbe
Red Light
Allan
Eaul Golden Buch
HC Route
Gendeius
Tendercrest
Susie Christian
Huapala
Antara
Lady Kispar
Tangible and Cheripe
End
Parvo
Mike” Daly
St. Joseph
Orbicular
Riley
le Sorciere
Jack” Martin
Orleanians
Mississippi
Rigters
Judge Murphy
Louisiana
Calabash
Vashti
Jerry Weinberg
Stonor Hill
Benmington
Jerry
William Moffat
Sam Hildreth
Heyman
Civill
Divine
J. I. Hayman
M. J. Daly
Hugh McCarren
Sewell
Freeman
McGee
Nicok
Perrett
Eeme
Nicol
McGraw and Sloan
Arthur Irwin
Andrew Freedman
Cincinnatis
Freedman
John T. Brush
Irwin
Potomac Park
Department of Public Buildings and Grounds
Prevost
George A. Prevost
T. Walter Fowler
A. L. Dietrich
James B. West
Aisas
Edward F. Calladay
G AL Clark
J. B. Kinnear
Wrest
California
Colma
Hasterners
Willie Fitzgerald
Willie Lewis
Gans
Mike
Frisco
Aurelia Herrera
Batte
Joe
Jimmy Gardner
Frisco Sports
Billy ‘Honey
Mellody
Mellory
Honey
Pugilist
Mike Kelly
Jog Quinn
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Kelly
Gaffney
Grew
Dempsey
Potomac—New Boathouse
Pennsy
Harvard
Cambridge
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Pennsylvania
Hemenway Gymnasium
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