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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1906

Page

8

Mackey Gets the Decision in Brooklyn Wrestling Bout

Rob Toy Mackey, a noted local wrestler, defeated Young Monday of Brooklyn at Concordia Hall. Monday agreed to throw Mackey twice in an hour but the Washington man dominated, escaping a dangerous scissors hold as time expired. Monday weighed 186 pounds and Mackey 146, with preliminaries including Cleve Berkett, Nick Ross, and a draw between Jimmy Grant and Robby Baker.

Rob Toy Mackey Concordia Hall Young Monday Brooklyn Monday Washington Mackey Cleve Berkett Nick Ross Jimmy Grant Robby Baker Joe Grant

Tenny Contemplates Quit as Fight Ends in Tragic Death

San Francisco March 2 A boxing match near Harry Tenny ended in his death from brain hemorrhage after a tenth round clash with Frank Neil. Seconds had bet on Tenny and urged him to continue as the tiring fighter fought on. Autopsy attributed death to brain hemorrhage caused by blows, with eye injury noted but no poison or weak heart involved.

San Francisco Harry Tenny Frank Neil Tenny Ind Kudch Tinny Neil

Central High School baseball schedule announced

Central High School releases its spring 1982 baseball schedule under manager McKnew. All home games, except a Marsland Agricultural College contest at College Park on April 4, will be played locally. The ten game series for the local championship includes five games at American League Park while Nationals are away, with remaining details to be set by the faculty board.

McKnew Central High School Marsland Agricultural College College Pack American League Park Nationals George Washington

Will Stay Up River Club Debates New Home Site

A largely attended meeting of the Potomac Boat Club at the boat-house in West Washington discussed securing land near the Aqueduct Bridge or remaining near the current structure. President John Hadley Doyle presided, with committee members reporting several viable sites and a plan to act on them. The group favored staying near the present facility but agreed to consider a land purchase near the Aqueduct Bridge after deliberation. The Philadelphia National League baseball team sent half its members to Savannah for spring practice, with remaining players already there. Manager Hugh Duffs aims for a series against the Philadelphia American League team starting March 21, while Tommy Lowe bets on defeating Kid Sullivan in a forthcoming bout if Me Herford is available.

Potomac Boat Civ Washington John Hadley Doyle Richard Gusch Charles G. Warder John J. Nolan W. &. Merritt Ol. Bromwell J. J. Nolan Aqueduct Bridge Phuaneipma Sacl Philadelphia Hugh Duffs Berkshire Savannah Tommy Lowe Lowe Kid Sullivan Herford John O'Connor Dayton Prde Jimmy Burke Kansas Dick Padden St. Paul Rill Clarke Tulsdo Brooklyn Cub’ Knoll Columbus Ohio Heb Kroll Tim Murnane New York Sun Leon Martell Georgetown Ikely Boston Americans Martell White Sox Saya Washington St. Louis Billy Clay You Louisville York Outlaw Lumley Colorado Springs Donovan Trolley Dodgers National Baseball Commission Frank Huelsman Kings Jimmy Ryan Evansville Fred Cratims New England Lancaster Cralius Villa Nova Jessie Frysinger St. Lows Browns Hedges Billy Lush Fale Cleveland New Haven Blues Lush Bill Armour Detroit Sik O'Lovehtn California Pacific Coast Pacific League O'Loughlim Ban Johnson Jack Sheridan Eobbetts Der Mathew Boston Sul. Attie Billy Phyle Phyle

Favorites win on busy New Orleans card at fairgrounds

A brisk New Orleans race program at the fairgrounds saw Helen Lucas Flavigny and Ed Early among the winning favorites across six races. Favor, Loretta H, and King a Gem led the first race, while Uncle Henry and Peter Nathaniel won later events, with varied placings for Dorothy M Little Wanda and Pad Barry among others.

New Orleans Helen Luvas Flavigny Eda Sweet Favor Loretta H King A Gem Carroll Quaint John Melicide Profane J. W. Slyan Helen Lucas Dorothy M Little Wanda Hitter Mise Riowum Sumara Beatrice H Etdert Sainzilla Uncle Henry Judge Himes Lamon Carl Ito Verandah Dmboden Loulee MacFarlan Tribes Hui Benora Peter Nathaniel Hyacinth Atwood Mahogany Limerlck Request Merry Belle Maggie Taebnr Bane Teanyburn Firing Life Ingestion Arrow Light AM Scarlet Red Maven Therexa

Georgetown Indoor Carnival Prepares for Record Field at Convention Hall

Nearly five hundred entrants including top American athletes sign in for the eighth annual Georgetown athletic carnival. Yale withdrawal disappoints yet most teams are present for twenty four events. Doors open 7 pm, referee cues at 8, with an expected all races completed by 10:20. Spectator seating optimized with ushers, track access restricted to officials and team trainers. Pistorio’s band to perform before events. Outsiders include notable Pennsylvania and New York contingents led by trainer Mike Murphy.

Georgetown Convention Hall Yale M. J. Thompson Bryan Pistorio

Indoor track star near mile record bid in Penn relay clash

New York athlete Marvin Sheppard aims to threaten his mile mark in an indoor meet featuring a strong field of distance runners with Penn State led by Dick Dear preparing for a one mile race against Georgetown. The Georgetown squad and Washington teams trained at Franklin Field as districts and leagues map the Southern championship.

Marvin Sheppard New York Pennsylvania Dick Dear Franklin Field Georgetown Washington Sullivan Ward Pease Mudd Lorando George Washington Agnis Cotton Dlexson Kraves O'Dann Hardie Totate Department League Johns Hopkins Aliat Fat Law and Lowe A. PO Clark Crass Garey Brown Railway League General Ordea Northéastern Ist Whitney Sivine McKenny Hedrick Herndon Hines Soi City Ball League Lawyers Harrison & Browning Stud Richardson Bontz Stewart Browning Hamacher Friginricks Weber Britwell Gereteman Weedon BO G. P Binders’ League Comboys Stampers Ist Thompson Toledo Sehumiatay Michael A Byrd

Enter Nous Wins at 100 to 1 in Ascot Five

Los Angeles reports Entre Now scores a longshot victory at Ascot 100 to 1. Charles Green wins the favored race in clear weather with Anona second and Bir Brimtey third as six furlongs results reveal Lady Mirthful, Bun Rey and Jowie’s Jewell among other notable finishes across the day’s races.

Ascot Los Angeles Cal Entre Josiasie Jewell Charles Green Sam- Tuaries Anona Bir Brimtey Thos Malling Rocklands Baltoy Higuet Kale Campbell Janes Corbett Joan of Arc jGartain Jaret Emily Jack Gilroy Mark Esher Alonzo Ledy Aes Induna Arcadia Belle Jowie's Jewell Golden Truck St. Winfrede Mary Glenn Uselyn Gritu Lille B Hans Dolcie Welthoff

JUDGES SAID TOMOCHICHI Surprises at Oak Lawn Race Day

Unclear racing card from Springs Ark shows Legotee and Yomochichi pulling surprises at Oak Lawn. Tomochichi defeats Bitter Hand despite belief of win by Bitter Hand. Stand Pat and Barbaros among favorites. Ratdke rode two winners. Race summaries list placements and times for six races with multiple named horses and odds.

Not Springs Ark Legotee Yomochichi Oaklawn Tomochichi Pat Mechant Barbaros Ratdke Dresden Jack Ratily Sneer Enydhoek Bandito Meschant Alma

Monterey Sprints In Mud at City Park Race

New Orleans report details muddy track outcomes with Goldie and Lieut. Rice each securing early wins. Percy Clark leads a dramatic mile run as multiple horses compete in six races with long odds and varying speeds.

New Orleans City Park Goldie Lieut. Rice Percy Clark the Pont Mage Chamblet Lathorpe King Leopold Mme Imiesiter J. D Deann Yalatina Envolia Larcy D Merry Leap Year Azel Funny Marks Slater Heny Kelia Brightly Peggy Tame Beau Nonle Lucile Heart of Hyacinth Monterey Polly Print Wid Trishman Lou Young Lady Father Henry of Francamar Lidwing Ayn Gt. Sever Death Woodshade Abel Rose Lady Lavish Roxall Dazsle Loh Gail Gemal Pretorius Traynoc Aran Conjures

Heads Apart In Handicap Feature At Oakland

In a windy San Francisco card on March 2 the Russell Handicap at Oakland saw Boloman edge Sir Edward in an exciting finish. First race four furlongs saw Kamsack win with Yarkee Jim second and Kegs third. time 49 seconds. Second race featured one and one eighth miles with Tarcingas first and Mr Far Starving second. An advertisement for Dr Kinz's New Life Pills closes the summary.

Boloman Sir Edward Oakland San Francisco Jay Sumiaries Kamsack Yarkee Jim Kegs Geean Shore Reba Grace St Clair Laven Florena John Monr Dee Craig Atle Spa Maia Tarcingas Mr Far

Horse Racing Daily Results From Shown Meets

Racing cards list multiple events with odds, winners, and placements. Names include Young Pilgrum, Coleman, Love Wolf, Forerunner, Pringers Thania, Haviland, Sambo, Tyrollan, Pimkin, Royalty, The Waterhouse Cup contenders, and Ascot entrants. Various distances from six furlongs to two and a quarter miles feature in mixed race schedules and statuses.

Think Time Kella Hill Harold W Leone Mordente Ragor Young Pilgrum Carre Basta Mio E. M. Brattain Jimmi Golden Sunrise Peggy O’nell Russell Handleap Coleman Sir Edward Nealom Pel Lisary Cicely Watehtot Love Wolf Waterture Bonar Tod Forerunner Pringers Thania Revomt Suftiare Haviland St. George, Jr Dorada Martins Aren

Thoroughbred race entries fill New Orleans card

Wide list of horses jockeys owners and entrants listed for New Orleans Fair Grounds races. Multiple races at six furlongs to a mile and a half feature entries such as Dan McKenna Sincerity Bell Sonoma Belle and Lord Provout with odds and weights noted for each event.

Enyerbe Dan McKenna Teuxtemps Frank Lond Haley Lucas Jessup Lady Henrietta Phil Finch Ban's Harm Moneco Natl Sea Voyage Glen Gallant Francis 13 Joe Lesser Sincerity Bell Sonoma Belle Halle Power Safeguard Light Note City Park Flying Chargoal Gray Dal Dungannn Double Little Mnan Nennie Jn Luth Rattler Charawind Dust Lena Rolfe Davis Gravina John Garner Sts Lee Daring Grenade Glencair Lord Provout Anna &Mith Libacon of Springs New Orleans Fair Grounds Paul Ciera Sonne Prince Charle Shenandoah Rous Deux ‘Tempa Eaverite Fargy Detmora Glenn Baleshed Frank Lord Elen Teas Blackburn Judge Davey Commodore Thein Ent My Hon Sannevit Our Own Beatrice I Buster Jane Cigar Northwind Frank Rice Burke Cochran Low Woods Light Note Whs Shelly Verna Fonso Mr. Wixson Gey American Katie Powers Goo Goo Jota Randolph Remington

Freshmen Relays Anticipate Colossal Intercollegiate Meet

The passage notes George Washington freshmen eye a victory over Georgetown freshmen in a relay, as other local prep schools and teams like Jacal high school squads and Friends Select prepare for races. The Columbia Athletic Club halves practice ahead of the South club championship with Maryland and Mount Washington, while interdepartmental and interclass relays draw attention after the Pennsylvania Georgetown race. Over 260 athletes entered across twelve relays and twelve individual races, signaling a major winter meet.

O'Connor Columbia Athletic Club Maryland Athletic Mount Washington Biltimore Pennsylvania-Georgetown Law, Medical Dental

Baseball Notes Highlight Early 1900s Trades And Plans

Pittsburg trades pitcher Kin sel la to Toledo and Boston majors face ownership doubts as New York rumor hints a sale. Detroit gears for Augusta trip while Southern League sets 10 game slate from April 11 to September 12. Cuban players from Santiago de Cuba head to U.S. April 24 to play with independents. minor league shifts and manager moves reshape the season amid pay disputes and league rules.

Pittsburg Kinsella Toledo New York Boston Americans Bill Coughlin Detroit Tigers Augusta Winch Arkansas Hot Springs

Groundwork Planned for Diamond at University of Virginia

In 2004 the local strategy board led by Benjamin S Minor aims to prepare the University of Virginia diamond for Nationals and collegiate use after the baseball season. The field will be groomed and leveled thoroughly to remove dead criss and lumps, ensuring a smooth surface when players return to work.

Benjamin S Minor University of Virginia Nationals Callegians Charlottes Wlile

Winchester Hotel Man Leaves Debts Behind

J F Ritchart, longtime Taylor Hotel proprietor, departs Winchester with his wife and son after leaving a note citing bad fate and mounting debts. Creditors filed claims totaling hundreds of dollars, with attachments issued on hotel property. He had recently borrowed $1 from guest Nelson Kelm and planned to take his wife to Harpers Ferry before heading West.

Winchester J. F. Ritchart Taylor Ritchart Shearer Taylor Hotel Rikhart Nelson Kelm Kelm Harpers Ferry Missouri

Investigation of Clowes at Eastern Hospital

The legislative committee probing Eugene H. Clowes appointment to the Eastern State Hospital board recommends against retaining Clowes or hospital superintendent Dr. Foster in their roles and urges a full investigation of the institution’s affairs. The report follows actions by the committee in Richmond, Virginia, dated March 2.

Eastern Hospital Washington Post Richmond Eugene H. Clowes Montague Eastern State Hospital Williamsburg Clowes Dr. Foster

Were Secretly Married in Winchester Secret to The Washington Post

Special to The Washington Post Winchester Va March 2 resigning her position at United Telephone Company Viola Foreman joined her lover Edward W Grant and Grove to Kernstown where they were married last night at the Presbyterian manse Rev Henry M White officiant The wedding was kept secret though parents offered no objection The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Foreman and the groom son of John Grant of Winchester.

Washington Post Winchester United Telephone Company Viola Foreman Edward W. Grant Grove Kernstown Henry M. White William Foreman John Grant

Crippled man struck and killed near Harpers Ferry

A white man with one leg, named Graham, was struck and killed this morning just west of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, by a passenger train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He had been working on a cooper show at Bakerton and had no settled habitation. His remains were turned over to Jefferson County authorities for interment.

BNC TMG Harpers Ferry W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Graham Bakerton Jefferson County

Downing Marries Sumner in Rockville Home Ceremony

L V Downing of Washington and Miss Marian Sumner of Prince George County wed today at the minister’s home in Rockville. The groom listed as twenty one and the bride sixteen. Ceremony performed by R S R White. Death of Charlotte merchant E W Mellon noted. Harvard gymnasts defeat Columbia in Cambridge by 3 16 to 32 points.

Appcsel Warrington Rockville Henry V Downing Washington Marian Sumner Princes George County R. S. R. White Charlotte Washington Post N. C E. W. Mellon North Carolina Harvard Cambridge Mass Columba Hemenway Gymnasium Columbia C. A. Woodbury

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