Wrestling Promoters in Washington Face Scrutiny and Scams
Sporting Commentary discusses widespread fake wrestlers and raffish promotions, noting a long history of prearranged bouts in the U S. The piece cites a recent deception using a Gotch likeness and a fake match versus Joe Turac, urging suppression of fakes and urging voters to reject dishonest promoters and publicize legitimate bouts. The text also touches on baseball matters and player contracts, mentioning Burns, Owens, and other figures tied to league intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ED. Grillo
Howser
Washington
Mght
Frank Gotch
Adamkom
Joe Turac
Gotch
Inumerabla Times
Adamson
Jack John
Hurst to Referee Race with Shrubb in Spotty Plan
A chaotic scene forms as Hurst is set to referee a race featuring Tom Reat and Alfred Shrubb. Confusion over judges, timekeepers, and officials delays announcement while Dr Dixon and Tou ke OF Boston are floated for roles. The New York Times notes possible printers and track officials handling timekeeping duties.
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Tom Reat
Alfred Shrubb
Hurst
Tabb
Istonn
Dixon
Tee Clair
Touke
Boston
New York Times
Sostrow Robertson
Bretto
Battalion Five Triumph Amid Stifling Guard Clash
In a 42 to 30 guard rivalry duel Battalion Five outpaced Fiesneer led by Walsh. The win showcased sharp basket shooting and strong forwards while othe r players contributed in a tense, evenly matched contest. Umpire Stephen Kane, a Louisville official, signed to umpire for the National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Pursell Satan
Marinadahar
Stackler
Molstero Barker
Smthson
Meliiks Gowls Shed
Virginia Baseballs Ambitious 192? Schedule Includes Harvard Georgetown
Virginia announces one of its most ambitious baseball schedules, with Harvard returning after a dozen years and Georgetown opening in Charlottesville. The slate features Holy Cross Colgate South Carolina Princeton Fordham Pennsylvania Vermont Lafayette St John’s Annapolis North Carolina and Davidson among others with games spread from March to May in Charlottesville and Washington.
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Holy Cross
Virginia
Colgate
University of South Carolina
Harvard
Crimson
Washington
Annapolis
Virginia Diamont
Vermont
Dr Pont
Lafayette
Princeton
Fordham
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
St. John’s
Annap Wis Noth Carolina
Davidson
James
Georgetown
Amherst
Westhvin
Yele
West Point
Tye Comulata
Mars
Woodberry Forest
Chantoltevile
Pes
Fishburnes
Char Nietteywitte
Richmond Coliege
Bar
Wtteville
Willan Mart
Cherlotteeyle
Trandalph Con
Charlotteske
Ciatlole Me
Charlotte
Isate
Charlottesvile
Charloteville
St John's
Charlottesville
South Carolit
Mhaclotteaville
South Caroline
Chestattenville
North Carolina
Cremsboroy
Vier Ker
North ‘Caroline
Ielottesville
Washing Linn
University School Triumphs Over Western High in Two 20 Minute Halves
University School beat Western High School 34 to 0 in a fast, clean game played in two 20 minute halves. Bailey, son of Senator Bailey of Texas, stood out with strong basket work. Porter's play was notable. University School has not lost a game yet and their third team faces Western High today.
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University
Western High School
University School
Jones
Bailey
Senator Bailey
Texas
Work Porter
Liv Scholl
Liv Scholl, Position High School
Ralley
Todd Fon Wilter
McArdla Porter
Krentfin Thompson
Miler Conbey L. G - Shomaker
Lanabure
Toad
Thompson Pater Wilmer i
Flynn
Tess
Todd
O'Shea
Preston
Last of Meetings in Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania Circuit
At Wheeling West Virginia on January 20 the Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania racing circuit elected Robert Anderson president Harry Cochran vice president and L P D Yost secretary treasurer New tracks Fairmont Clarksburg Morgantown West Virginia Hagestown Cumberland and Baltimore admitted Mansfield Lime and Akron Ohio denied due to date conflicts The circuit released race dates across multiple cities in Ohio West Virginia and Maryland from June to October with several events listed in Baltimore Canton Wheeling Fairmont and others including Rockport Gallatarg Dover and Cumberland
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Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
W. Va
Robert Anderson
Harry Cochran
Dawson
L. P. D. Yost
Canton
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Morgantown
Hagetown
Cumberland
Baltimore
Mansfield
Lime
Akron
Ralrmont
Glarketarg
Tely
Suny
Rockport
Orig
Dalam
Oho
Livernoai
Tolara
Ughet
Dawnon
Duis
Reantownie
Camberland Bees
Club Elects Officers and Praises George McBride
The Washington Baseball Club elected officers with T C Nogan as president and Ben Minor as secretary. Johnny Evers lauded George McBride as one of the finest fielders, and Cantillon was expected to resolve holdout player issues. Managers Cantillon and Noyes will confer with league leaders in Chicago next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Baseball Club
Ben Minor
T. C. Nogan
Harry Rapley
Will Fowler
Camilton
Noyes
Chicago
Cantillon
Johnny Evers
McBride
Joanson
New York Automobile Show Highlights Preseason Era
The New York event draws record attendance and showcases Pope-Tribune runabout sales to Napoleon Hil as a winter tour begins. Washington dealers, club officials, and notable figures like Senator Hemenway and Representative Tirrefl attend, while contracts and league baseball eligibility stir discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
John K. Heyl
Mobile Club of
Washington
Pope Automobile Company
Pope-Tribune
Napoleon Hil
J. A. Mitchielsen
Luttret Company
T. B. Spence
Pops Automobile Company
Welsh Issue Challenge in Mardi Gras Auto Races
The article notes Mayor McClellan’s taxi meter testing proposal in New York and headlines two match races between Ralph De Palma and Lewis Strang at the Mardi Gras event in New Orleans. It covers Welsh boxing plans with Battling Nelson, Taft’s Augusta motorist image, and auto show reports with France’s 490 year auto life estimate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj Sylvester
McClellan
New York
Ralph de Palma
Lewis Strang
New Orleans
Sullivan Seeks New Champion for Jeffries Fight
John L. Sullivan offers a $75,000 purse to pit Jeffries against Johnson. If Jeffries declines, Sullivan plans to develop a new champion from rural youths, preferring husky country boys over city fighters. He advertises for a young man 18 to 21 with boxing aptitude or willingness to learn.
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John L. Sullivan
Uhe
Bain
Jack Johnson
Chamion
Jeffries
Jeffies
Johnson
San Francisco
Sul-ivan
Sutlyan
Canmaiabeca
Cage
Gama
United States
John O. Sullivan Lyceum
Jday
Reed 13
Parker Bridget&Co Suit Sale Range Readies Clearout
Bridget Parker and company advertise a sweeping suit sale with stacked price points from twelve to fifty dollars. The terse notice lists all price tiers but omits dates or locations, signaling a broad retail promotion.
Cornell to Play Harvard Next Fall Schedule Change
Cambridge Mass Jan 20 Cornell will take Carlisle regular place in Harvard s football schedule next year a game arranged for November 6 Carlisle will meet Harvard though a fortnight earlier October 2 In announcing these two games tonight Hamilton Flach captain of the Harvard team said Harvard and Princeton would not play football next fall the management of both teams agreeing that their chances against Yale would be injured by the addition of another big game on the end of the schedule.
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Cambridge
Mass
Cornell
Carlisle
Harvard
Hamilton Flach
Princeton
Yale
Joe Gans Matched for February Fight in Philadelphia
The Baltimore scrapper Joe Gans is matched with Young Erne of Philadelphia in Philadelphia on February 10 at 185 pounds. Gans, earning 2500 dollars regardless of result, hasn’t fought since his bout with Nelson and his future bout will draw interest due to Erne's rugged style.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Inox
Young Erie
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Gang
Nelson
Erne
Parson as an Umpire in Cotton States League
The Rev. L. Otis may umpire Cotton States League games this summer if he fulfills the contract. President Merrill has approved his application and he has been appointed to the umpiring staff. Otis, a Greensboro Alabama resident, was a college baseball star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spedal
Washington Post
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans Race Results From Five to Six Furlongs
In New Orleans results each race lists winner and place positions with times. Race one saw Goat Cutter at 7 to 1 win over Clear Rock and Bier Gite with a 4:16 timer. Race two covered six furlongs with Butlerbe winning, Dr. Nash second, Pirne third, and 1281-5 noted. Race three had John Garcer winning at even money, Topsy Rebiwon second, Marchmonst third in 1:08-45. Race four covered one mile with Ea Tracey winning, Atrowewit second, Joh ieetrice third. Race five ran five furlongs with Aunt and ABtttfct winning, Lacy Bateemns second, and other listed as third.
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Clear Rock
Timer
Salting
Nebo
Butlabe
Dr. Nash
Pirne
John Garcer
Topsy Rebiwon
Marchmonst
Ea. Tracey
Atrowewit
Joh Ieetrice
Imne
T.ge
Central High baseball outlook aims for strong Interscholastic bid
Central High School pivots to a bright baseball season under Manager Kemper with a tough schedule of 24 games. Key returnees include Handiboe's candidates such as Boteler Campbell Rheem and Bullick while former players Macdonald Bouscher Rollins and Frank Thomas headline the lineup. Pitching depth centers on several hopefuls as Dutch Menefee restores reliability behind the plate and Herriman, plus Rheem Harrah and Richardson vie in the outfield.
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Central High School
Kemper
Ali Handiboe
Boteler
Campbell
Rheem
Bullick
Warthon
Kensington Athletic Club
Macdonald
Bouscher
Rollins
Kalamazoo Preparatory School
Menefee
Frank Thomas
Herriman
Richardson
Harrah
Gallaudet College
Kendall Green
Washington School For
Weehington School
Episcopal Wish
Alexandria
Jacob Tome
Fort Deposit Md
Washington School
Business High School
Georgetown
Marland Agricultural College
College Park
Western High School
Georgetown Prep
Eastern High
Schoalii
Mont St Joseph
Waltimore
Teihulea
Baltimore Country School
Baltimore
Pulliam Rejects Anson Umpire Plan in National League
Warrington Post reports Harry Pulliam president of the league rejects Charley Murphys proposal to make old Chicago captain Cap Anson supervisor of umpires. Pulliam stays directly responsible for umpire management and suggests Anson serve as a scout instead. Pulliam is en route to Buffalo for a brief rest before travel to Ottawa and other Canadian towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Pop Anson
National Teague
Murphy
Chicago
Harry Pulliam
League
Eve Anson
National League
Anson
Pulliam
Lere
Buffela
Ottawa
Board Adopts Schedule for Washington High Baseball
At Central High School a board of faculty advisers discussed the coming baseball season. A schedule was adopted with the opener at Union League Park pitting Central against the Busters. The season closes May 21 with Central versus Technical in a potential title game. includes dates for Western, Eastern, and Weaten matchups in April and May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Central High School
Union League Park
Central and
Busters
Central and Technical
Central
Western Va Eatten
Technical
Central Va
Weatesn
Eastern
Business
Weaten
Western Va
Euginere
Centrat
Oakland Racing Notes and Yard Results
Oakland entries Tom Shaw Coppertown Standover Gol Mitre Bubbling Water and Savannah Youthful compete in a juvenile race sequence with Coincident and other riders recording early splits. The report lists riders and horses including Panique and Anna Smith with partial placements and times, reflecting a fragmented page of a race card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Tom Shaw
Miller
Coppertown
Notter
McIntyre
Gol
Jack
Keogh
Mitre
Carroll
Savannah
Youthful
McCabe
Panique
Griffen
McGuire
Anna Smith
Murphy
William H. Lyon
McCarthy
Colonel Jack Triumphs In Oakland Handicap Race
Special to The Washington Post reports Colonel Jack winning the Mc Gibben handicap at Oakland. Keagh’s miscue aided Palletta, while Sewell trailed as Notter rode two mounts. Mud and foggy conditions merged with a crowded field as bettors faced heavy losses on late results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
San Francisco
Col Jack
Oakland
Aude
Pessara
Palletta
Keagh
Cal Jack
Sewell
Joe Notter
Tawasintha
Coppertown
Dayton
Tom Shay
Cole
Tuntungs Tomshaw
C Miller
Dargin
Tame
Ledhalk Hedrick
Royal Redgly
RESULTS AT LOS ANGELES FIRGT RACE CARD SUMMARY
Results from a Los Angeles racing card with six races. Smiter Metzner led the first race from Norfolk and others. EZ Dugenh won the second race with Merigan second. Big Chief won the third with King James second and Edwin Fryer third. Jack Atkin won the fourth with Gloria second and Dominus third. Marlingo won the fifth with St Tarlo second and Lord Stenhops third. Charley Paine won the sixth with Guiding Star second and Earl Rogers third.
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Smiter Metzner
Archibais
Woo
Sibarl
King
Norfolk
Taylor George
Lee Harrison
Fack Witt
Ea Ball
Arcourt
Mike Jordan
Wise Child
Alvo
Ook EZ
Merigan
Poser
Uncle Sim
San’ Vito Homecrest
Great Heavens
Sir Alisexot
Hickey
Datley
Furnace Stendal
Yanikee Tourist Ale
Powes
King James
Dusen
Edwin FP Fryer
Shilling
Wolesey
Alo
Jack Atkin
Powers
Waterbury
Meee
Gloria
Buiwell
Dominus Aryl Restigouche
Prince Ahmed
Lady Kitty
Korosflang
Trenglacent
Town Topica
Bickra
Glaucus
Kurepatkin Taunt
Teby Toca
Hazel Thorpe
Orello Aleo Ras
Savannah Results First Race at 5 Furlongs
Parve led a six furlong sprint for 3 year olds and up with Salvalatile second and Risk third in a three horse field. Times listed show early pace and final readings. Second race saw Panique win for 2 year olds selling over 6 furlongs with Tomochichi second and Sotres third. Fourth race featured Anna Smith winning a one mile selling for 1 year olds and up with Whiukbroom second and Dolly Bultmen third.
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Parve
McCabe
Tomochichi
Gore
Sotres
Murphy
Miss Dustin
Dens
Hugh Farrell
Hoger de Coverty
Pureo
Furlomgs
Mr Guire
Roseboro
Haymarket
W. Burns
Tims
Honloway
Polar Star
Anna Smith
Iurpay
Whiukbroom
Brannan
Dolly Bultmen
Leach
Los Angeles
Court
Joe Gaftens
Donets
Tavern
Melton Cloth
Shiriey Rossmore
Free Knight the Bear
Haber and
Toupee
Bemay
Bette of Troquois
Acts
Lee Harrison II
Brush Up
Skye
Talarand
Snowball
Moneia
King of the Mist
Captain Burnet
J.C. Clem
Alma Boy
Carthage
Mr. Bishop
Liberto
Senator Barrett
Uncle Walter
Antigy
Aunt Polly
Old Settier
Astral II
Tamar
Fugr of Elgin
Little Mose
Gaithe
Hig Ben
Tos
Victoria
Mondate
Baty Wille
Daddy Pitcherbert
Sulvelatile
Euripedes
Daddy Fitsherbert
Spring Frog
St Abe
Miss Marjorie
Miss KO
Filmnap
Don Hamilton
Jigger
Halles
Birdslayer
Bright Boy
Orasudduth
Salvolatil
Foxy Grandms
Racing Card Fragment Signals Odds and Finishes
A scrambled OCR style racing card mentions horses like Autumn Flower and Spring Frog, with odds such as 7 to 2 and 5 to 2. Names including McCardy and Dubel appear, along with distances and placements. The fragment notes a mile or furlong race involving Goats and Pimpante, with various betting terms and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoty
McCardy
Pimpante If
Lancal
Malecan
Dubel
Oulhird
Tim
Merise
Racing entries and selling races across multiple events
Racing entries list across numerous selling and stakes races at Los Angeles led by El Paso Lochnagar Deviser and Larry Mulligan at 106 each, with horses such as Gernads Balronta Twin Screw and Stung also prominent. The card covers first through sixth races, detailing horse names, odds, and distances including furlongs and miles, along with locations and race numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yace
EL Paso
Lochnagar Deviser
Larry Mulligan
Gary Grams
Dn Mayer
Grevenca
Earth
Leonack
Wiving Dance
Laoukaut
Siuad Rave
Gernads
Balronta
Twin Screw NY
Contra Costa
Vondel
Trin
Austurias
Aisel
Viola WG Warfare
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Teague Peete Fallin
Mastrey
Battalion Five
Kamly
Engineer Quint
Hahn & Co
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Littleton W. Tazewell
Jon
Dartmouth
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Swamp Western High School
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Cantllon
Automobile World
Fred L Harveycutter
Lester D Moore, Jr
Premier
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Dewey
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Tirrefl
Noses
Franklin
Herrmann
Charles B. Miller & Bro
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Arthur Devlin
New York Giants
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Cornell Wilson & Bra
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de Hickman
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Hon Levy
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Washington Poyt
Cal
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Tom McCarey
Joser
End McCarey
Automobile Club of Grass
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Nell
Tella
Taft
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France
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Jeff
Parker, Bridget&,co
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Prince Albert
Ninth and the Avenue
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Hines
Laamausis
Cprionn, Main
Ryeen
Starr, Wasuingtoneg
Pease of Te
Wasktantea Post
Parson
Puching
Pulliam Against Plan
Central Tech
E. B
Smiley Metzner
Archibald
French Cook
Dugan
Big Chief
Proper
Butwell
Mtoe
Charley Paine
Jack Winner
Oakland Track
Newcorn & Green Men's Tailors
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7Th St
Royal Pilsen
Abner-Drary Brewing Company
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