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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
8
Western High School sprinters were reportedly barred from Georgetown indoor track for a rough house incident, but Georgetown athletes deny the claim. The decision stems from a faculty order restricting practice venues to college students to protect varsity training, ending outside access to the athletic field and indoor track.
Cincinnati report says A. R. G. Hillebrand's request to rehear his case was refused by the national baseball commission. He sought to have his name stricken from the reservationist list of the Washington American League club, but the commission recently denied that request.
The Washington Kennel Club will hold its annual dog show at the Washington Light Infantry Armory on February 28, March 1 and 2 with many special prizes donated by groups such as the Ladies Kennel Association of America and the American Pomeranian Club. About forty cups valued from five to fifty dollars have been provided, and shows will follow American Kennel Club rules with exhibitors from across the country. Prize lists are available by mail from Mr. Gero. entries close February 10 under the Pope Building superintendent.
Mrs Lailerment of Louisville Ohio praises Dr Miles anti pain pills for rheumatic pains headaches and neuralgia saying they always work. The ad claims the first package will benefit or money back and offers 25 doses for 25 cents never sold in bulk.
Heavy going at the Fair Grounds track in New Orleans on January 12 led to upsets as Mr Jack won the feature race and other favorites Pamela Simplicity and Atwood were defeated. Miss Ferris won the first with Pity prevailing in the second, Katie Powers capturing the last, while Lubeck unseated its rider and withdrew after a lengthy run.
Washington's Kid Sullivan decisively defeats Austin Rice of New London Conn in eleven rounds. Rice’s seconds sought to stop the bout in the tenth but his skill and ring generalship kept him going. Sullivan dominated with inside fighting delivering repeated left and right shots to face and body. Rice weakened, unable to continue after the eleventh round, as manager Herford announced a purse offer for a future bout with Unk Rlusae at 133 pounds.
New Orleans January 12 five favorites finished first at City Park track meet. Merlinga and Rockaway suffered interference. In the steeplechase H M P won, Wreath of Ivy fell, Conclave rider unseated. First race Gola Cth led to victory with Galmeda second and Marimbe third.
At Oakland track amid steady rain on January 12 San Francisco racing saw longshots prevail. Haven Run won at 30 to 1 in race one, Tim Hurst captured race two at 16 to 1, and Pickaway won race four at 10 to 1, as favorites faltered and scratches reduced fields.
Los Angeles track heavy after light rain as favorites and two seconds lead. Mazonia 12 to 5 takes first race at six furlongs with Myrtle D Astraea and others in running. Susie Christian 7 to 1 wins seven furlongs. Ru-Yione 3 to 1 captures one mile and seventy yards. Orttene 5 to 2 leads one mile. Elizabeth F 6 to ? wins one mile and sixteenth. Henchman 5 to 2 wins six furlongs with Dr McCarty and Golden Buck among others racing behind.
Two year old race event for foals of 1904 part of the Benning spring meet running March 26 to April 14. Limited to fifteen subscribers at 25 dollars to win. Washington Jockey Club adds $1,000. Subscriptions close by February 1, 1906. Participants must name two previously unraced horses owned by March 1, 1906, with lease or gate arrangements duly registered.
Capital Yacht Club elected W. W. Grier as commodore L F Hewins as vice commodore John E. Taylor as recording secretary and I E Hartley as corresponding secretary Royal E Burnham as treasurer B C Tut hill as measurer and S G Boykin as assistant measurer for the year. Directors include Bright Rawlings Galt. Treasurer reported 1905 finances healthy. Plans discussed to boost activity and facilities with winter layups noted for members crafts. A committee to arrange a social event was appointed for later in the month.
The notice lists horses and weights for six races at Benning DC today. Entries include Faix Grounds Paul Clifford Jungle Imp Lieber Horseradish and many more with numbers like 110 107 108. The program directs participants to report to the clerk of the course by noon for the four and a half furlong final.
George Washington field and track squads start practice at the Washington Light Infantry armory. Twenty candidates enrolled, with plans to double soon. Captain Lorando leads, Turkington coordinates meets, and plans include Johns Hopkins in Baltimore on February 3 and Richmond a week later. The squad seeks funding after athletic council rejection and eyeing Georgetown meet at Convention Hall.
Frank Sherman of Sherman city defeated Joe Todd, New Jersey champion, 400 to 255 in a 40 point pool match at the Maryland Parlors. The score stood 200 to 188 at start. Todd struggled as Sherman led, with H. J. Miller acting as referee.
A dense list of entries across races at New Orleans Fair Grounds. Details include horse names, jockeys or owners, and posted weights across multiple races from six furlongs to distances up to two miles, with numerous entries such as The tan Shandy Enverite Lericate Hor tensia Ben Lear Baywood and many others listed for First through Seventh races.
James E. Morgan, last year’s Georgetown captain and coach, withdraws from college due to his mother’s serious illness after his father’s death last May. Morgan, a senior and star third baseman, was a popular class president and a key figure for the Georgetown baseball team, leaving the squad without its crack player for the coming season.
The Ordway basketball team defeated the First Battalion quint at the National Guard Armory, 48 to 8. Scroggins starred with strong goal throwing and all round play, while Wisebacker led the losers. Scroggins had six goals, Thompson four, Reges three, Bonaviers three, Wisebacker two, Busey one. Roges and Reid added two goals from fouls. Referee Mr. Ross. timers Wallace and Grant. scorer Mr. Burton. Also notes Higgins Goes to Philadelphia Providence reporting Higgins, Brows University catcher and captain, reportedly signing to play next season.
Opposition from Georgetown faculty to undergraduates dining off campus may be overcome by board action. Georgetown Rowing Association officials seek a training table near campus before the Navy regatta and Hudson race, arguing it is essential for peak performance and to avoid withdrawal from intercollegiate competition.
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