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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1906

Page

9

Five races at Fair Grounds feature favorite winners

At New Orleans Fair Grounds on January 18 Dr Coffey De Reszke and other favorites prevailed in a card of six races. Winners included Sonnet 30 to 1 over Ancient Witch and Grove Center, Rather Royal over Fancy Dress, Dr Coffey over Aja Russell, De Roarke over Macbeth, Whipperwill over Southern Cross, and Automaster over Raviana with fast times and pace weaknesses by favorites Columbia Girl and Fancy Dress.

New Orleans Dr. Coffey de Reszke Fair Grounds Fancy Dress Columbia Girl Sonnet Ancient Witch Grove Center Balmer Mazzini Walter Schiffer Chauncey Olcott Selfish Rhinock Little Rose George A. Knight Sweet Flavor Rather Royal Fancy Drees Jim Collins George T Affery Doctor Dan Tyrolean St. Bonnie Aja Russell Joe Coleen Miss Leeds Beechwood Stockwood Buxom Sarsaparilla Catherine R Muffina Hortensia Besterling Hudgen Carnival Clara Maxim SIATH Aurnmaster Raviana Bronze Wing Lee Ray O. G. Parke Marvin Will Shelley Atwood Lady Fouso

Spills at City Park as favorites take early lead

In New Orleans City Park races on January 18, favorites ran strong with three winners. A start line jam in race five saw Nom de Plume fall, Marlin pulled up to avoid a mishap, and a paddock horse sale yielded wenig bids with Alcantare selling for $600. Race summaries list winners: First Odd Trick, Second King of the Valley, Third Dellindian, Fourth Emergency, Fifth Marco, Sixth Beecher, Seventh Monochord.

New Orleans City Park Track Nom de Plume Marlin Alcantare Odd Trick la Thorpe Ronay Martha V Cecilia Preciosa II Black Flag Lady Maya Helgerson Merlingo Digby Bell Woodshade Town Moor Woggie Bug Devonshire Marimbo Handmore Folly Perkins Dellindian Belle Stroms Bazil Miss Layman Nevada Emergency Lucy Young Careless Thespian Braden Huzsah Nattie Bumpo Wellesley Anne Davis Marco April Showers Miladi Love Covina Libation Oroviva Cascine Henry Ach Chamblee Dazzle la Cache Dance Music Webherfields Favorita Balshot Eara Fair Grounds Gypsy King Mencken Harry Scott Ternus Discernment Winifred A Desha Sachem Chartes McKee Frank Greem White Marah Lucky Joe Night Mare Intrigue St. Bonnie Seliig Robert K George Hart Rose Hart Ransum King Leopold Moon Gold Duchess of Montebello Jardincere Salviso My Son Stony Lee Sainxilla Helen Lucas Almas Pet Lubereck First Premium Varna Fonso Bernice Gambler Legatee Wedgewood Bishop Weed Phoebus Roderick and Brilliant Mabel Simme Dromio City Park Meredith Jacob James H. Reed Topo Chico Jovial Gertrude Rogers Lythalist Lutie Mac Wichie Collins Honeywell Florence Mey Sibyllq Mandina Major Carpenter Auditor J. el Grille Orient Adare Jack Adams Lineal Blaze Wall Limerick Girl Gus Heider Casrine Modred Tig Chief Minik Robin Head Father Talent Ben Alvaro Billy Handsel Falien Leaf Grenade Ivanhoe Eclectle Plorizel Littie Elkin Tate Inquiry Daring Fox Meade Gilfain Little Red Padre Burnelette Frenchiea Longbright Cambridge Beautiful Bees Lady Charade Hegonia Mary Ann

Chimney Sweep Wins Long Shot on Sloppy Ascot Track

Rainy weather and a muddy surface marked Ascot day as Chimney Sweep, priced at 10 to 1, upset the hot favorite Incantation by a head in the feature. Rubric, given heavy support at 6 to 1, finished third as five furlongs races produced mixed results with Wee Lass and Gentle Harry also securing wins in earlier bouts.

Los Angles Ascot Chimney Sweep Incantation Rubric Wee Lass Nentnesd Daruma Mt Song Monte Mabel Lady Huron Pepper Pod Red Queen Miss Mirzabethy Anna Streak Bonnet Eliver Stocking Horace E Sweet Kitty Tom Gilroy BL Casador Early Prower Halton Charles Clifford Premium Rose Captain Jarrell Ed Tracy Yellow Top Kilter Cutaneous Gentle Harry Lucien Wyefield Fillador Con ‘Ulton Hunpala Pearl Waters Astral II Alm Gardta Dnutiful Chickadee Pachuca Rubiana Pyrrho Florence Fonse Montezuma Dolle ‘Welthoft Crow Shade Baubts Sir Brinkley Antara Veritas Vinces Joste's Jewel Evelyn Griffin Miss Berg Akbar

Sorrel Top Wins in Oakland Mud at 12 to 1

Rain drenched Oakland as Sorrel Top captured the fourth race at 12 to 1, Glenarvon runner up and Modicum third. The card listed five furlongs to seven furlongs races with favorites winning four events, while rain left the track sloppy and officials noted other results including Dixie Lad and Critical victories.

Oakland San Francisco Sorrel Ray Prominence Miss Spokane Alumdinas Nieta Kies Geralotte Dangerous Girl Sic You Southern Lady Ron Rach David Boland Tramotor Yp San Tau O’ Shanter Liady Lad Realista Hbm Brathain Ragh Furionga Entre Nous Swift Queen Melar Jerushi Macene Barenial Bana Sullivan Prickles Lady Ninora Sorrel Top Glenarvon Modicium Birdie P Sun Rose Hipponsx Henry Labrmwon Leone Sherry Dixie Lad Baker Chestnut Bird of Pasange Busy Bee Hainault Harold Wels Heherta Hilee Langford Jomey Marie J Om McKinney

Opening Ball Dates Set Amid Snowy Openers

Ban Johnson outlines opening date plans for the American League after a snowstorm clash in Chicago last year. He expects to delay start dates, review schedules with Pulliam, and push for more batting rules, noting profits across all clubs and a new rules committee including Griffith Mack and Noyes. Taylor confirms Collins contract and strong AL outlook.

Ban Johnson Chicago Pulliam Washington Post New York National League Johnson Robert McRoy Nationals Cleveland Detroit J. Ed Grillo Toledo Garry Herrmann Howard C. Griffiths George C. Tebeau National League Committee Clark Griffith Connie Mack T. C. Noyes Washington Barney Dreyfuss Co. W. Murphy Edward Hanlon Griffith John I. Taylor Boston Americans James Collins Taylor Collins Iam Europe

Horse Racing Cards From New Orleans and City Park Meets

Three race cards from Fair Grounds and City Park detail six furlong sprints, selling races, and steeplechase heats with horses such as Gypsy King My Son and Consuelo listed among entries. Prize weights and odds accompany entries, with officials noting August Belmont re-elected president of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association.

Fair Grounds Ternus Frank Green Helen Luces My Son Rowe Hart Bitter Hand Goldsmith Odd Ella New York National Steeplechase and Hunt Association August Belmont J. H. Alexander Howland

Central High Faces Close Race in Coming Baseball Season

Dates for high schools indicate a tight title race as Central loses five star players including Cunningham and Woodward graduates. Tech Western and Eastern field strong lineups with captains named, and a schedule set from May to June with possible games at National Park if field arrangements align with American League dates.

Central Washington Cunningham Whodward McCathran Kipp Thomas Tech Western Dick" Woodward Church Morse Hodgson Michael West Enders Eastern Linthicaum Business National Park

Carnegie’s Nephew Wins Medal in Pinehurst Qualifier

Pinehurst North Carolina January 18 One hundred twenty four players started from the first tee in the qualification round of the third annual mid winter tournament the largest field in Southern golf history Five divisions of sixteen will qualify for match play for the President’s Secretary’s Treasurer’s Captain’s and a special cup W C Carnegie of the St Andrews New York Golf Club and nephew of Andrew Carnegie won the gold medal with a 79 leading C L Becker of Woodland Auburndale by two strokes Close scores marked the list of eighty qualifiers with ties throughout First division results listed and second division including J C H Dehny C In Tappin RB S Carlisle B F Stetson G Lee Knight Clarence Amgier W M Sanford H C Fownes and others

Carnegie Pinehurst N. C Southern Golf W. C. Carnegie St. Andrews New York) Golf Club Andrew Carnegie C. L. Becker Woodland Golf Club Auburndale W. ©. Carnegie C. T. Becker Woodland William ©. Freeman Montclair W. D. Moffat Hackenasck F. J. Bailey Chicago C. EB. Cattell Atlantic City G. W. Keath Braeburn G. W. Wurrell Oakmont T. Pinny Moran Columbia Wash J. R. Turner Wykegue A. C. Bors R. P. Nevin, Jr Allegheny A. J. Creamer Boston C. W. Royce Glen Ridge Kid. B Porter Allan Zar J. C. H. Dehny Tappin Westbrook Carlisle Buffalo B. F. Stetson Cobblehill G Lee Knight Philadelphia B. Willard Midlothian C. W. Insiea Appawamels Clarence Amgier

Bodies Burned In Wreck Near Newton Falls Ohio

Newton Falls Ohio January 18 two men were killed instantly when freight trains on the Baltimore and Ohio line collided and flames consumed their bodies. A third man was fatally injured, Fireman Michael Berry of Kent Ohio, whose legs were badly crushed. all three were believed to be stealing a ride.

Newton Falls Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Michael Berry Kent

Little Girl Not Murdered in Mount Holly Case

Mary Clark nine alive and well in Millsboro Delaware, Justice Jamison reports. Prosecutor Atkinson confirmed investigation into claims by Carries that Albert Jones and two men assaulted Mary. Jones faces criminal assault charges and Mrs Clark as accessory after the fact. Mary remains under medical care with serious condition as authorities proceed.

Mount Holly N. J Mary Clark Albert Jones Justice of the Peace James L. Jamison Millsboro Del Justice Jamison Delaware Samuel Atkinson Jones Mary Carrie Maggie Clark

Bullet in skull story ties eight murders to Ayer atrocity

Pembroke New Hampshire January report details Charles H. Ayers alleged plot to kill his mother in law Laura Lakeman and burn the family home to conceal the murders. Officials say money disputes over Lakeman estate and a failed sale spurred the killings before Ayers killed himself in Chichester.

Pembroke N. I North Pembroke Charles H. Ayer Ayers Thomas F. Clifford Ayer Laura Lakemar George Bailey Chichester Isaac Lakeman Fayette Lakeman Suncook Chhfford Barley

Church floor collapse at turkey supper in Boyleston Center

At Congregational Church vestibule in Boyleston Center the floor gave way during a turkey supper crowd, sending sixty to seventy people into a cellar. Henry L. Hepburn was seriously injured. others suffered bruises and shock requiring medical aid. In Chicago, the Chicago board of education moved to exclude pulmonary tuberculosis victims from public schools by suspending the names of suspects from schools and teachers to the superintendent.

Boston Congregational Church Boyleston Center Henry L. Hepburn Chicago Board of Education Lastiee Cooley

Denial by Booker Washington over removal advice claim

Booker T. Washington arrived in New York and denied a recent statement that he advised the President to remove all colored office-holders in the South from office. He said the report is false and that no such counsel was given.

Booker Washington New York Booker T. Washington South

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