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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1907

Page

40

Jockey Club Defies Albany With Packed Racing Dates

The Jockey Club stewards ignore proposed adverse legislation as they publish a dense 197 day eastern season. Highlights include Brooklyn’s split May meetings, Belmont Park on Decoration Day and the Suburban Handicap at Sheepshead Bay, with major races across Aqueduct and Gravesend. Joe Kelley appears headed for the minors as club officials announce staff and schedules for 1907.

Racing Association Albany Joe Kelley Washington Post New York Jockey Club Brooklyn Jockey Club Belmont Park Sheepshead Bay Aqueduct East Benning Jamescn Gravesend Belmont Sheepshead Mara Caseidy A.B. Dade Pimlco Buffalo Probaly Brighton

Five Favorites Win at Fair Grounds Sprint Handicap

New Orleans January race card reports five of seven favorites winning. Emergency captured the five furlong Sprint Handicap at 7 to 6 moving to 14 to 5, defeating Toboggan as Gold Proof won the opening. Toy Boy led the others with steady speed, while Dele Strome upset in the final event amid judge controversy. Belle Strome, Whisk Broom, Orbicular, and Big Bow also posted wins or strong showings.

Washington Post New Orleans Fair Grounds Emergency van Dusen Big Bow Pickens At & To Orricular Granada Dele Strome Kemp Ridgeley Roko Syedlean Tom Manking J. E. Grillo Consideration Aliistanlao Lute Foster Iba Aubuchon Blue Lee Trozler Rebel Quran Ida May Toy Boy Bilac Prince Ahmed Yay~ Hor Elismere H. Lowe Royal Breeze Hizgiahatham Little George Halbard LS. Ba Gotholine Montellimur Waterland Diprau Combination Garner Toboggam D. Austin Maners Debeaby Charlie Eastman Athiste Penthyn Deby Paleo Orbicular J ' Hennesay Silver Si Lloyd Fiote St Valentino Light Note Neel Asterisk Macbeth Blue Bird Galtens Dele Stroma Swain Kemp Ridgely Warren Lucy Marlo Nazle O'Neil Gold Lady Vimout Mise Jowell Space Doubt Judge Burroughs Quince Frank Lesher Grandi Stada Purne Horne Wat Libertyville Antoine Hannis Ben Baker Jennie’s Beau Southern’ Knight M. Fry Bitterman Mary Buchanan Dorte Lady Coventry Old Guare Cutlon Merry Belfe Bitter Hand Stockwood Heart of Hyacinth John McBride Pride_of Woodstock Oberon Cain Brighton Captain Taylor Morales Harry Wintern Atx Billy Vertroca Betle Owensboro Atelin Schburs Glad iMartins Fort Worth Farlac Nutwood Rl Ternus Mazonla Oakland Abo Reut Wayne Wat Frank Skinne Adena Raleigh Gcellta Orenogo Billy Moei College Widow Serene Leonardadato Janne Forse Yada Royal Scott Bing Sugar Maid David “Boland Singeworth Dorado Ismatelian Baker Avonells Joe Nina Gemmel Mabel Hollander Ingham Ae Pritzt Eibernado Tramator EL Otros the Mla Mintin Lancer Toot Bank Helling Ang Hore Iskfield le Minister Belle Lacy Virginia Storlom Viola H. Carey Stiliche Lord Rossington Misa Marthe Ray Egan Dr. Crook Brooks Wet Markie Mayer Adame Desmakes i Sheri Bett Baldo Circus Cardinal Redwood Sam Craig Hale E Jack

Stella A Surprises at Ascot Park in Fifth Race

Los Angeles January 22 Stella A won the fifth race at Ascot Park upsetting the favorite First Pirate who finished far back Four events went to the favorite Weather was clear and track fast Also reports on the day’s other races and horse market notes including Dan Smith and a large New Orleans Fair Grounds sale of forty horses and French auto industry gains in 1906.

Los Angeles Ascot Park Stella A Pirate Charles_L Stone Koerner Aragon Keogh Tacx Talbert Carthageolan Irish Mail Ordet Miss Himvar Bappy Rice Hupar Lord of the Forest Hite Nun Orman Revalt Holcena Alve R Red Preston Harvel Brussel Sweet Alblan B Lackfoot el Muchachi Bendaga Connie M da Oro Chimney Sweep Line of Life Stellan A Dean Maxim Gorky Prezton Jim Zoonam Premium Rove First Tirate Viono Areadia Bell Skyfisht Hens Me John ‘Bruen Song of Tha Bea McCarty Bow Oho Pantowite Booker Don Domo A Muskoday Riley Hird Daruma Gritle Ormonde Supreme Court O Jimmy Melsvehlin Hay Nerelle Matthene Dan Smith Arter “Matthews Fair Grounds New Orleans Fair Grounds Dave Gideon New Orleans Sampaignée Gieon Campaigner Jimmy McLaughtin Atremship Minneapolis New York Europe William Germany James Mannla Stroan &Wilson Crescent Tova France Paris

Surviving Names Set for Today’s Fair Grounds Schedule

A long list of participants and exhibitors appears for today at the Fair Grounds. Several named figures and entities such as Oakland College Widow and Morale figures like Evie Green are among the readable entries.

Fair Grounds Fiyon Hanis Libertyvus Haberts the Thrall Florenti Beadowbreece Rusk Yetographer Orlline Evie Green Fantastic Pion Morales Ateneo Oakland

Promenade Handicap Fails to Dampen Tremendous Oaklands Race Day

San Francisco January feature at Oakland shows Hector the longest shot winning the Promenade Handicap with a runaway ride by Walter Miller on Magrane defeating favorite Misty Pride. Race results list Al Lindley, Rey Bennett, and Huerfano among top finishers with times and odds, plus multiple events and entries including Fralle Fralle, Joe Goss, and The Misapurian in other races.

San Francisco Hector Oakland Walter Miller Magrane Misty's Pride al. Lindley McBride Rey Bennett Wilcame Huerfano WS Miller Coco Durning Bush McGhoban Karolyialag Fralle Fountain George P. McNear Hunter Joe Goss Vanderbent the Misapurian Box Elder Alice Carey Doctor Scharff Get Rich Quick Royal White Tmdoe Nettle Hicks Lillitus Bf A Powell the Reprobate Grenore Ales Hird Nmagrane W. Miller Afaty A. Wiu- Tune Fat Brown Horsain Lugano Prepise Burnolello Tavora Rolla Turtonga McIntyre Joe Coyne J. Williame Collector Jessup Tarrigan San Remo One Mite Rubric Sandy Ramos Horner Geena Shore Kiraehbaum Tim 143 Falcetta Jecunl Boloman Hugh McGowan

Echoes of the Diamond and Offseason Shifts

Dek Copley pursues promises in Western Association. Hul and Fiene eyed for next season. Van Zant angling for a berth. Zimmer seeks umpire or manager role in Cleveland. Buckenburger holds a Rochaster stock share. Cogan lands $6,500 Paterson post. Connie Mack to tour February 27 with about twenty five players. Davey, George B.’s brother, touted as a large pitcher. Neston in good form for 2001 major league return. Brackyn and Brackyn prospects discussed. Burke to try third base with Connie Mack. Detroit trade prospects loom. Spring clashes loom between Phillies and Athletes beginning March 29. Gus Mora linked with Tri-State League, aiming to join former organization to be with family.

Dek Copley Himesse Wits Western Associathon Company Yttetrelt Hulbawdy Chicago Fiene Axlrondack Izele van Zant Zimmer Heta Cleve al. Buckenburger J Stock Rochaster Baseball Association Dan Cogan Paterson M. J Forus Inez Connie Mack Hi Joho Davey George B George Neston Tri-Staters National Association Bell Brackyn Jim" Burke St Louie BreTatyre Detroit

New Park for Pottsville in Atlantic League plans

E C Landgraf of Pottsville and Capt Al Neunham met with local traction officials in Pottsville Pa to submit plans for a premier middle Atlantic baseball park. Ground purchase of 12600 dollars and park setup plus diamond layout estimated at 3000 dollars. Reid Given Banquet.

Wheele Weeomangien Pottsville E. C. Landgraf al. Neunham Middle States

Racing Meet At Ormond Declines In Prestige

The fifth International Ormond Daytona automobile tournament opened under adverse beach conditions and sparse cars. A slow pace dominated events as owners balked at high costs and freight rates. Notable participants included E. Blakely, H. Ernest Rogers, Capt. Hutton, and Fred Marriott with wins in early five mile and flying-start races.

Washington Post Ormond Fre Lewis R. Speary Bay State Auto Association L. A. Mills Blakely Newport R. I Harvard H. Ernest Rogers Brookline Mass Capt. Hutton London Rolls Royce Ormonde Daytona Rogers Capt Hutton Mercedes Fimandine Rolla Royce Fred H. Marriott R. A. McCready al Reeves Hay W. Starroun Harroun Marriott McCready Frank Durbin Newton M-horsepower Stanley Stoddar Dayton GD. W. Rose W. A. Adriance Steven Duryea Walter C. Baker Fran Fa Peerlers Ralph Oldsmobile A. L.kulle Wayne Ralph Owen Pathfinder Asa Payne Winton L. Kulle Walter Baker Owen

Matches Tonight Across Districts in Aisle Cupcard

The page lists multiple alleyway matchups including Florists versus Fat Men at Palace alleys, Bethany versus F. MC, St Marks versus Marvin, and Signal Corps versus Co. A, with several other pairs such as Royal and Diamond alleys. Details are fragmentary and names repeat across venues.

Florists Fat Men Cxlvary Bethany F. MC Eastern Toyal Bathykelier St. Marks Marvin Royal Signal Corps Va. Co Agriculture Ye F. C Lansburgh Va Rich Diamond

New Track Planned for Los Angeles Jockey Club

Special to The Washington Post from Los Angeles California January 22 the Los Angeles Jockey Club will seek a new home after the current Astrot season ends George Rose announced a new plant will be in operation next year a new track will be ready for the next season in the immediate vicinity of Los Angeles the location is not yet disclosed and preparations to begin racing establish ment operations will start after this season ends

Washington Vest Los Angeles Cal Los Angeles Jockey Club George Rose Tam

Sherman Beats Stewart In 600-Point Pool Match Opener

Frank Sherman of Washington defeats Fred A. Stewart of Canada 203 to 189 at the Metropolitan Hotel in the opening series. Sherman dominates with rare shots and fewer bridge uses, while Stewart suffers tough breaks. play to continue tonight at 8 p m.

Frank Sherman Washington Fred A. Stewart Canada Metropolitan Sherman Grand Rapids Stewart Michigan Sharman

Terry's Benefit Tonight for Terry McGovern Gala in New York

A monster athletic carnival at Madison Square Garden in New York aims to raise funds for Terry McGovern’s benefit fund. The event gathers legendary and current ring and mat figures, with McGovern, his wife, and his mother attending from a box. Women have bought hundreds of seats via a feminine auxiliary, and the show will run past midnight to accommodate late performers and past referees and announcers taking active roles.

Washington Post New York Madison Bauare Garden Terry McGovern Square Sports Terry Elk

Burlew and ONeill to Sell Horses in Coming Spring

Burlew and ONeill will dispose of their stable before returning east in spring. Southern horsemen lead owners with nearly $24,000 in winnings but plan a total sell off to make room for new racing material to debut when Aqueduct opens. Philadelphia prepares for a strong bid in the national regatta with Schuylkill Navy authorizing committee action under new commodore Harry Pann Burke.

New Orleans Washington Post Burlew & O'Neill Aqueduct Philadelphia Schuylkill Navy Colonnade Hotel Harry Pann Burke Malta Chub National Association

Colored Man Stabbed in Barroom Fight at Seventh Street Saloon

A 54 year old colored man, living near 1710 Winks alley northwest, suffered two stab wounds in a saloon brawl at 1901 Seventh Street NW involving seven or eight colored men. He was rushed to the Homedorathic Hosiital in critical condition. Patrolman Emmanuel of the Second precinct arrested Joseph Price for assault.

Winks Alley Seventh Street Fields Homedorathic Hosiital Emmanuel Joseph Price

Morgan Wins Gold Medal in Pinehurst Midwinter Tournament

George N. Morgan of the Oakmont Club Pittsburg captured the gold medal in a triple tie during the fourth annual midwinter golf tournament in Pinehurst North Carolina January 22 He led C B Prescott of Newton Mass by three strokes with a 94 In the same event A L Squire of Braeburn who tied withdrew Ordways Defeated Easterns 39 34 at the Washington Light Infantry armory lineup included Thompson Mommitt Rickenbacher Trott Burlingame and others with ref Colliflower officiating

Pinehurst N. C George N. Morgan Oakmont Club Pittsburg C. B. Prescott Braeburn Club Newton Mass A. L. Squire Braeburn Ordways Flastern Athletic Club Washington Light Infantry Armory Oraways Pocitions Eac James TMERL Thompson Momitt Ieft Lannie Rickenbacher Trott Roses Burllegame Fleet Guard Turner Jett Guard Hughes Thompson Mott Burt

Child Hurt in Street Car Fall on First and B

William Grant a three year old boy of 218 I street northwest was injured while alighting from a Capital Traction car at First and B streets southwest. He slipped and fell striking his left side and sustaining head and arm lacerations. He was treated at Emergency Hospital and sent home.

William Grant

Cigar Stump Ignites Fire On Davidge Property

A cigar stump among leaves near the fence on the Davidge property at Seventeenth and Histresta NW started a fire shortly after 7 pm. Strong winds fueled the blaze until the fire department arrived. damage was slight. Joseph A. Colvin, a 30 year old colored man, was arrested by Ninth precinct patrolman on a bigamy warrant from Warrenton authorities.

Davidge Seventeenth and Histresta Joseph A. Colvin Patroknan Thomas Ninth Precinct Warrenton

Auto Cup Winner Arrested in New York

Louis Wagner, Vanderbilt Cup winner, was held in Tombs prison after arrest at Broadway and Barclay for not registering his Darracq, lacking a State seal, and improper display of number. A loaded revolver and knife were found. Bail set at 1000 for concealed weapons and 200 for auto violations. Chess match set to start in Brooklyn with Dr E Lasker and Frank Marshall.

Washington Wagner Tyndall Tombs Baker Darracq Motor Car Company Brooklyn New York E. Lasker Frank Marshall

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