This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
8
Dallimera Electric Park hosts trotting events from June 19 to 22 with Wentworth, Tiverton, and Sweet Marte featured. A race at Readiille is planned for July 4, details sparse.
Marquette League report: St Patrick's and Trinity played eight innings to a 5 to 1 tie. Kraft was wild before Chism retired opponents safely. Waldron suffered a broken nose in the sixth. Cagascas' stick work featured, with multiple players contributing. game lasted 1 hour 49 minutes.
The Cowboys shut out Duplex 8 to 0 with Brown dominating on the mound, 11 strikeouts, strong support from Thompson. Speer pitched well for Duplex. most Cowboy hits came after easy outs. Also: Washington Boys' Club beat Dresden 3 to 1, Sebastian noted for fielding. Brannan's hotel celebration. overall game details and stats included. Later notes: Boyds Baseball withdraws from Montgomery league, likely Gaithersburg entry. Cumberland defeats Steubenville 4 to 3 as pennant race tightens, with Braddock and others in action.
Washington rallied after a ninth inning miscue to lose 3 2 to St Louis. Jake Stahl's three base hit was ruined by a plate out as Stone and Wallace executed perfect relay. Falkenberg pitched well despite seven hits, but a wild throw and a late Nationals rally kept the game tight.
Detroit beats Cleveland as Waddell stars in a tight, late inning comeback. Waddell returns to form after injury. scattered mentions of players Jones Barrett Haford and Robison reflect a wide, mixed recap of the day’s baseball events.
New York and Detroit played a low scoring game with Detroit edging New York. Donahue limited New York to two hits while Orth pitched well for Detroit. Hoffman's triple produced New York's lone run as Detroit benefited from timely batting and base running.
National League games report St Louis defeats Philadelphia 3 0 as pitcher Taylor shines with a fifth inning RBI hit sealing the win. Raod and Rosin bat lines shown with run totals and fielding notes.
Norfolk hosts a doubleheader with the Tercentenials and Hill Climbers splitting 12–0 and 3–2. Dingle misplayed center letting in two runs in the sixth, costing Norfolk in game two.
Sporting Editor The Fast asks about batsmen and ground rules, runner interference on steals, and whether a batter is credited when interference occurs. The Post notes a postponed Atlantic National game by mutual consent and Arlington team action at North Capitol and L Street.
Ayer's Sarsaparilla is praised for improving appetite digestion and general health in children. The ad urges consulting a doctor for endorsement and mentions the product’s benefits in a traditional 19th century tone.
American League results show St Louis 4 Washington 2 and Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 0 with Retroit 4 New York 1. Chicago Boston rain. National League games include Brooklyn Cincinnati rain New York Pittsburg rain St Louis 3 Philadelphia 1. Chicago 5 Boston 0. Virginia League Danville 3 Richmond Norfolk 12. Lynchburg 0 Norfolk 2 Roanoke 8. American Association Indianepolis Kansas City Indianepolis rota Columbus 8 Minneapolis 9. Toledo 5 Toledo 0. Louisville 7 Milwaukee. Eastern League Providente Rochester 4 Providence 1. Buffalo Newark rain Toronto Jersey City rain. South Atlantic Macon 4 Columbia 3. Jacksonville Charleston 1 Jacksonville 0. Savannah 6 Augusta 1. Southern League Memphis 42 Astoria 1. New Orleans 2 Birmingham 5. Little Rock Lithie Hook 2 Montgomery 3. Shreveport 6 Nashville 6. Providence Rochester. Baltimore Montreal no game. Standings list Philadelphia, St Louis 2 28 527, Cleveland 20 20, Chicago 26, New York 12 2 2, Detroit 28 23. Boston 15 40 21. Chicago 40. Cincinnati New York 46 19. Brooklyn Philadelphia 29. Boston 1. Virginia League Richmond 22 81 475 28 35. Danville 2% 82. Portsmouth 42 2.236. Departmental and other leagues listed with various team results and standings.
Meek of Bloomingdale was removed in the fifth as Red Devils won 6 to 3. Perry Middlekaut and Hines starred with the bat while fast fielding aided the winners. Also listed are scattered results from today’s schedule and a note on a new National League practice rule adopted in New York.
Post-office sluggers drive Sanders from the box in the seventh inning as Haring and Clark shine for Agriculture. A large crowd watches Navy vs Treasury before the game. Agriculture suffers first defeat of the season 8 to 2. Sanders relieved by Titus. Clark shines defensively and with five hits.
Calvary defeated the Metropolitans 7 to 2 in a Sunday School League clash. Symanoski struck out ten and Zirkle eleven, Bielaski led batting with a triple and single, Pickford top-scored for the losers in a game lasting 1 hour 45 minutes. Also notes from Monumental League show New York Stars beating the Highlanders 5 to 2 with strong pitching by Knockey and Quigley.
Baltimore June 18 The Johns Hopkins University football schedule was announced with games set for October 13 Delaware College at Baltimore October 20 Stevens Institute at Baltimore October 27 Mount Washington Lab at Mount Washington November 1 Swarthmore at Baltimore November 11 Haverford at Hungerford Pa November 17 Baltimore Medical College pending November 24 St Johns College at Annapolis Th Thanksgiving Day University of Maryland. Oarsmen Arrive at Henley In England Toronto Argo Naut crew arrived to resume practice Diamonds Sculls entrant B W West of Philadelphia out on the river Hood’s Sarsaparilla advert claim. Trap shooters in Indianapolis near 400 entrants in Grand American Handicap.
The Fotomacs defeated Woodward & Lothrop by four to one. Lone players seek a Sunday game with Bloomingdates Athletics and Concordia. The Columbia Stars list Reed and Rantlan as pitchers, with Boammel and Stuutz catching, Waring at bass, Burns at third, Mole at short, and Scammel in right field. Address Walter Baxtian, 2663 Fourteenth Street NW.
Rumors say Georgetown’s final three miles of Monday time trial were done in a slow 17 minutes and 23 seconds amid rough water. Dempsey’s crew faced water trouble as La Plante winds wounded, Wisconsin’s Hine sidelined by a shoulder strain, and Pennsylvanians rumored to have posted a 19 minute time, while Cornell and Columbia crews logged strenuous rows and O'Dea watched from a launch.
The twentieth annual United States women singles doubles and mixed doubles championship began at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Heavy courts from rain slowed early rounds as 24 matches were played with many close affairs and several defaults affecting outcomes. Philadelphia players dominated with multiple wins across rounds.
Lundy defeats Wiley 6 4 in a tight single semi final at the YMCA tennis tournament as play resumes after a delay. In doubles, Sheppard and Mueller beat Gould and Bagley in three sets. Coit and Coombes forfeited a match. Consolations continue with Mueller defeating Gout Claudy and Lundy.
Close matches highlighted the opening day of the club tennis tournament on the Bachelor title courts. Results featured Donn defeating Moncenigo 6 3 6 4, Cake beating Baker 6 1 6 2, Harris overcoming Eldringe 3 8 7 6 4, Reid defeating Gassert 7 9 6 2 6 4, Putnam over Wood 6 3 6 2, and Kenyon losing to Davis 2 6 5 6 2. Tomorrow's matches include Barnard versus Swayzt Gower against Smith De Puty versus Bradley Donn versus Cake Harris versus Reid and Suter versus Daimgerela.
The British yawl Betty owned by Tan Hamilton Benn of Cowes won the Dover Heligoland Emperor William's Cup on time allowance finishing at 10 33 last night. The Sunshine owned by Arthur H Solloman of Glasgow was second finishing at 10 20 p m. The Navahoe owned by George W Wallen of Bremen finished at 8 05 p m yesterday.
Boston June 19 Kaisers select dates for races off Marblehead this fall under joint management of American and German clubs September 4 to 7 include five races with three American and three German boats each Emperor William chairs the national yacht club set to approve the schedule.
Kiel June 19 Germany hosts its Kiel regatta opening tomorrow with small-rater races for the City of Kiel prize and contests among warship class. No English French Belgian or American yachts entered this season reflecting strained relations. Sunshine owner Arthur H Solomon of Glasgow and Hamilton Benn owner of Betty likely the only English entrants. Foreign entries total nine vs twenty four locals.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.