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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1904

Page

8

Sweep for the Navy Yard gains fourth place in league

Gun Makers win all three games against Agricultural Team in the Depart mental League to leap to fourth, displacing Government Printing Office. O Donnell shines with high totals as Navy Yard tops in close margins. Other notes include Bowler standings and a farewell smoker for Otell L. Whipple by the Inter club Canoe Association.

Navy Yard Boys Government Printing Office Club O'Donnell HA Crist Gould Brown Gorman Navy Yard Otell L. Whipple Analesian Club Whipple Will Clabsaugh Joseph Rattle William Todd Mesera Robinson, Amiss, Blue la Garce George Fi O'Conner Mr Whipple Waterdogs St. Marks Dor

Challenge to Boy Wrestlers at Potomac Athletic Club

Archie Murray of the Potomac Athletic Club announces a wrestling bout plan with youths around ninety pounds. Harry Limeback or Kid Theets favored opposing Archie Murray, who has recently won multiple bouts, most recently against Albert Maher. Murray lists his address at 415 Tenth Avenue Southeast.

Edile Murray Potomac Athle Cin Harry Limeback Kid Theets Archie Murray Potomac Athletic Club Albert Maher Washington Alvert

Maryland and District Field Trials Set for Rockville Meet

A Maryland and District of Columbia Field Trials Association board meeting announced the annual field events to be held November 7 18 and 19 at Rockville Maryland with entries expected to exceed last year. Drawings for the Derby and all age stake will happen November 17 at Montgomery House Rockville with the business meeting following the Derby.

Maryland and District Association Maryland and District of Columbia Montgomery House Rockville Seneca Chesaneake Beach Royal Robinson Indianapolis Association Lourd T. Conrad Dodge The Associaton George D. Panniman Baltimore William BR. Armstrong Willam R. Armstrong District of Columbia Philip T. Hall Therrk Columbia James L. McCormick Trappe George P. Mordeca Mal Lo Nicholson George Dobbin Penniman Mad Edward Peter Evarett Haplay Roland T. Seeger Hattimore Franklin Upshur F. Weascott Nattimore Edward C. Peter

Largest Virginia Hot Springs golf tourney opens play

Special to The Washington Fest reports match play beginning at Virginia Hot Springs with 18 holes and three consolation cups. Semifinalists include Tatler and Perin who face each other, while Barker and Ingalls also reach the semis. First round results list Norris over Lafferty, Barker over Carpenter, Harris over Barrows, Ingalls over Arnold, Taller over Hanewinkel, Black over Cunningham, Cheppell over Farintosh, and Perin over Denny.

Washington Virginia Hot Springs James B. Tatler Garden City Oliver Perth Baltimore F. D. Barker Dayton Ohio George H. Ingalls A. L. Norris Dyker Meadow George Lafferty Chevy Chase Sidney Carpenter Philadelphia Hayward Harris Montclair Ira Barrows Seabright G. H Otto G. Smith Ardsley J.C. Thaw Allegheny Morris L. Johnston Onwentsia Daniel Yeacon New York Douglas Charnley J. H. de Sibour Rockaway Hunt C. H. Pierce Alex Segare Chevy Sha Os Mitenel Chicago

Lady Henrietta Holds Five Lengths in Morris Park Victory

New York October 18 Featherstone’s Lady Henrietta won the third race at Morris Park from a field of maiden two-year-olds. Backed from 10 to 1 to 12 to 1, she drew away and won by five lengths in five furlongs, track record pace for a two-year-old. Outcome captured the Ramapo Handicap at Withers course one mile and a furlong, with Wotan leading to the stretch before Davis steered Outcome to a one-length win. Libretto II won the Autumn Meadowbrook Steeplechase after a dramatic fall by Jim Slick’s mount, Henry injured.

New York A. Featherstone Lady Henrietta Morrie Park Withers Wotan Davis Meadowbrook Libretto II Jim Slick Henry Sam Tarles Bsolllzg Bali Hildebrand W. Davis Greencrest Corcoran Pronte Prince Ching Homestead Poet Sack Q'Boian Tims B. Sack Lady Henriette Cravers Campo Redfern Halment Creamer Reoboure Voxy Bill Halley Critical Ranger Oteego St. Margrave Limerick Marie M Favarmeer White Marah Halbert Storm Scud Woolnola Miller's Daughter Julia G Davia Minvois Eldebrasid Accord Orundy Rigat Lyne Gatrieb Dolly Spanker Lady Rhodesia Saling Jimmy Lane Martin Arsech Uredfern Morokanta Tittlebrand Bea Crockst Tide Slopaway Upplain Memphis South Trimble Indiana Bally Castle Black Bird Ball and Tepper Unk the Rand Monacorder H. L. Johnston Sufferance Wild Irishman Calmners Hlondionp Cough’ ‘Waga Major Desagerfeld Thistle Leathe Mideupman

Alma Dufour Wins Elm Ridge Fourth Race By Length

Alma Dufour won the Elm Ridge handicap at a mile and an eighth, defeating Leila with Bragg third in clear weather. The meeting card also featured six other races with various winners including Eugenia J and Tyrollin, while entries for tomorrow list multiple heats and contenders.

Leila Bragg Elm Ridge Kansas City Alma Dufour Eugenia J Gawrence Sir Andrew Frenzy Agnes Brennan Aubuchon The Belle Af Clay Clovertop Dunbar Hexel Roberts Patey Brown Edicula Lida Leth Tyrollin Cormacki Adare Knappi EndyaleKeon Praise Hi Bil Quindsro Raining Leaves Harvester Hi Gallant Causle Magsiero Harbor Pinnegat Elie Knapp Tima Elliott Firth Flo Bob Wormack Otto Grifel Anderson William Wright Otto Norei Kanne Lay Telephone Grasnfield Easy Street Aubuchony Valent Our Salite Beea Stumptown Lady Chatham Firat Cice Macane Miss Platt Vail Athy Yan Gold Monk Oyla Barkleyite Haviland Hans Wagner St. Tammany Honotity Mal Lowery Carrie Jim Along Tooape Sailor Knot Dr. Roberta Wao Ness Precious Stone Orente W. B.condon Maggie Mackey Loretta Taxer Loretta M Mack Tom Bhally Sweet Jane Bragder Creolin Springweter Mré Granaan Durbar May Holsday Florixe Tuminate Gua Strauen

Aden Beats Commodore in Delmar Handicap

St. Louis report notes Aden, a ten to one shot, breaking from second behind Commodore, overhauled the leader and won the Delmar handicap as track played fast. Also mentions results from the day’s early races and listed riders and owners.

Delmar St. Louis Aden Commodore Dicueca Violla D. Austin Cassie Anna Citham Kitty Delis Brooks Edna Landman Mr. Barnaby Trowrere J. H. Kirby Kho G Bubsdor Jake Ward Dugaay

Second Race Results and Friday Entries at the Races

The report lists multirace results with horses such as Tume Ethel's Pride Major Core and Time, plus Friday entries including Tender Crest Liddon and Lookaway. It records race outcomes, fractions like 1.08 percent, and notes winners, seconds, and thirds across the fourth and sixth races with multiple runners.

St. Wood Munro Tume Maverick Fitsheitter Frank Rice Computation Little Corker First Chip Kindred Algogan Mendetta Dickson Ethel's Pride Ries Lady Churchill Lim~ Biem Major Corepenter Marchioness Willifreda Bob Curl Mist Powell Apple Sweet Onanetta Jimmie Neroire Imnilleup Aden Cheatham Wan Commodore Young Lustig Dirkson Thine Pretension Mea Doyle Ratulandula Ray Worthington Www Dugan Jule Cantall Glendon Muro Behowve Doster Kier Iverula Dredmond Smith St. Simonian Secunéue Avold Ale Canegin Esthus D. Austin Dike Son Tet Bourke Corkeron Smitoden Guu Goo Miss Lon St. Agnes SI Hickory Corners Tender Crest Tom Manking Pilgrim Girl Tottenham Alas Iach Putter Rachel Ward Foltz Mozzen Kad Algonquin Liddon Lookaway Shewcap Escanaba Shortcake Fred Lazarus Bradley Bell Sam Stevens Trogon St. Parla Peronia Tulra uTloage Guaconne Larry Sellecs Tern'a Rod Brady Angdaren Mife. Courant the Eye Dr.Riey Regina D Turrando Jake Weber Castana Nath Woodcock Tangibie Cach Judge Cantril Nettie Dawn Ile Jollier Huresa Murmur Dawson Mint Bed Bisuka

Canadians Win Again At Worth In Tight Race

Good Cheer, backed by Canadian owners, narrowly beat Copperfield by a neck in the mile race at Worth. Copperfield surged late but could not overtake. weather clear, track fast. Other race results note Goof Theer, Idle, Judge Laufer winners in respective events.

Good Cheer Copperfield Worth Chicago Glad Smiles Soy Mimon Trostudhs Lannon Miss Anthony St. Merrylegea Lucy i Serenity Seven Oaks Bernice Taplola Ethel Abbott Mandy Lee Fly Lady Janet Fenno Belle Dodson Mie Pirate Harring Jingler Shaver Santa Teresa Jankins Progader Avenger Miss Melton Pepper Wing Dance Rabunin Aso Goof Theer Romatelli Troxier King Ellsworth Nicol Ananias Columbia Girl Haile Powers Malernian McIntyre Idle Pay Sérlils Major Manelr Littia Wally Sioux Chlet Fipth Judge Laufer Seameter Dizie Lad Palm Tree Herbert Allen Avon Hig Beach Matador Ivan the Terrible Rusk Romanell Scorpio Troaser Golden Hale Don Domo Roz Gallant St Blas Prendergaet Gigantic Magdy Les Sunny Shore Duncar Bil Walters Fox Meade Honest John Marshals Armorer Lem Read Naznan Santa Luna Ageia Lewis Triumett Malakom Viola, Docile Woodlawn Belle Dod Anderton Frontenac Lampoon Harney Dr. Stephens Jim Hale Allie Wirgle Freiro Suc Reckpower Clausus Frank Street Paramount Srotamian Frank M Sincerity Belle Bishop Poole Wradwar‘Un Useful Lady Dixelle Janeta Black Art

Morris Park Horse Sales Report In Training Horses Sold

Morris Park New York paddock hosted a May sale of horses in training. Notable sales included Pepper ch f by Tha Pepper Emuly selling for 92,006 to R. Tompking and Encutcheon bh e 2 by Imp Goldrel Packer at 1,000. Linerat t or br c 2 by Fla Highness Nowe gay sold to Mr Laughlin for 1,600. Dekaber ch 7 4 by Imp Pirste of Pensance Affect listed.

New York Dekaber Imp Pirste

Close at Pittsburg in Cleveland win

Cleveland wins 2 to 1 at Pittsburg after a bases on balls and three hits in the first inning and an error on Wagner in the sixth. Pittsburg second through ninth innings produced little momentum, Bransfield and Leach doubles and Ritchey out producing a late run. Attendance 3,463. Pitchers: Lynch for Pittsburg and Rhoades for Cleveland. Time 1 hour 40 minutes.

Pittsburg Cleveland Wagner Wid Vingon Bransfield Leach Ritchey Txyneh

Americans Win Again In St Louis Interleague Battle

The American League team won the fourth game of seven in St Louis, leading the series 3 to 1. Despite being outhit, the Americans played faster and won 4 to 2. Key plays include Dunleavy's error, Burkett's single, Heidrick's triple tying the score, and Wallace driving in Heidrick for the winning run. Attendance around 2,000.

St. Louis Dunleavy Burkett Heidrick Wallace Heidin Ore American Rildae Farrell Shannon Buckley Bain Hynew Snap Jones Padden Parke Moran Grady Kahne Glade McPerland Beckley Hynes Farrell Haven Brain Heldrick di Glade, Struck Out—By Glade Mofarland Lasew Messie Fearless Sudbom Geme

Swenarton Defeats McLean in Bachelors Tennis Club Day

Swenarton beat McLean in a long deuce set of 24 games, forced to pause at darkness with Swenarton winning 11-12. Harris beat Grosvenor 6-4 6-?. Gordon advanced to semis after beating Dr. Baker. Coughlin and White Home noted, and Willam Coughlin arrived for baseball camp prep. Lawrenceville diploma: Lawrenceville 16 Princeton 6 freshmen game. nine children burned in incident.

Bachelors’ Tennis Club Bachelors’ Jawn W. H. Swenarton W. D. McLean Mr. Swenarton C. G. Harris G. J. Grosvenor Awe Harris Mr. Grosvenor Fp.hs. Duke Spencer Gordon Scrrtch R. W. Baker W. B. Wood Coughlin White Willam Coughlin Washington Scranton Bill Senators Detroit Tigers G. Harris White Chicago White Sox Hia Dental Office Doc Chicago Lawrenceville Princeton N. J Lawrence

Blaze Explodes At Gas Burner Wounding Children In San Francisco

San Francisco on October 13 reports detail a gasoline burner blast near Green restaurant. A crowd of about twenty formed to watch, the device exploded with a cannonlike report, severely burning several children as onlookers reacted in alarm and fled. The other item notes the St Lawrence steamer wreck off English Point with 115 aboard and a $40,000 loss.

San Francisco Green @ restaurant St. Lawrence Quebec North Shore Steamship Line English Point Aberdeen

Kentucky racing notes with Lady May and Patchen Wald

In Lexington on October 14, Lady May and Patchen Wald failed under pressure at critical moments in 2:17 pace and 9:19 trot heats. Lady May broke twice, finishing near last in most heats, while Patchen Maid also broke late. Grace Bond won the three-year-old Kentucky Stakes trot, breaking the stake record, with Lord Revelstoke and Alles Edgar in the money. Mainland swept the 2:22 trotting class, after Miss Jeannette won the first heat.

Lexington Lady May Patchen Wald Funston Edgar Hoy Edgar Boy Montauk Funaton Patchen Maid Aerote Kirkwood, Jr Aeroute Aerolte Patchen_ Maid Euxenite Grace Bond Sadie Mac Lord Revelstoke Alles Edgar Totara Mainland Slass Miss Jeannette Kentucky Graces Bond Tha Handsman Aldrewe McClary Alice Folgar Dodge Totera Uplter Jessie Benyon Ra. T Benyon Princess Ache Pusalon Know Moplank Clark B. m Hussey Fuller Hilly F B. G Bedford Lert Logan Boucher Dennybrook Graves B. H Geers Be. H Bilyerthorne Axtell Hudson Izapnette Beberanne Crane Bv. G Bude Emily Lateber Br. m Rea Marry Simnons Mutter Polydotter Getaway Ch. x Stetson Sunny Jka Ch. G Gravex Offertucy Steiner Helen Miller Time

Greensboro Fair Races Report From Oct 13

Special to The Washington Greenboro North Carolina October 13 gale winds mark a busy day at the fair with 25 000 entrants. Summary lists 2 20 trot and pace purses 230 Minnie Thompson driven by Jamison and other races including a 200 free for all won by Honsat Joe with May Dell and Waiter in the field. Running race purse 250 won by The Rusaien ahead of Dell and Irvin Sibtey. Time noted for several events with 1 06% for the final.

Washin Greenaboro N. C Minnie Thompson I. J. Jamison GC. Walker Watson G T. Dyer E. Sponita G. T. Burpee Prince Hail J. H. Metals Paddy Ledyard L. W. Vernor Honsat Joe G. T. Dyer May Dell William Nichalaon Waiter E.R Percy Searces Data Wilcox Angy van Dell H. J. Jamlaon Irvin Sibtey Hen Duncan Mr. Most A. @. Denton Chicle E. Leach Blue Vieler J. H. Chaffee

Elevator Men Get Damages In Buffalo Suit

Kellogg Elevator owners win a $160000 verdict in Supreme Court against George F Bowery, president of the Western Elevating Association, and railroads Lehigh Valley West Shore New York Central Erie Delaware Lackawanna Western. They allege contracts giving the association a half cent per bushel on grain passing through Buffalo. Jury awarded damages for three weeks.

Buffalo Wesgrock Kellogg Elevator George F. Bowerby Western Elevating Association Lehigh Valley, West Shore New York Central Erie Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Supreme Court Kelloggs Lambert

Largest Hotel in the World Planned for Chicago

A Chicago syndicate led by Otto Young plans a steel framed hotel on Michigan Avenue two blocks south of the Auditorium. The 22 story structure is billed as the world’s largest, costing about £10,000,000 and surpassing all local buildings except the nearby Masonic Temple in height.

Chicago the News Today Otto Young Michigan Avenue Auditorum Masonic Temple

Asthma Cure Claims and Patient Endorsements

Advert claims by Dr. Schufmann’s Asthma Cure boast of lasting relief for asthma and hay fever. Roy G L Taylor of Washburn Illinois says his wife was permanently cured after seven years. A hay fever sufferer reports dramatic relief after four doses. Mrs Martha Simerson of Laingsburg Michigan vouches for benefits. Sold by druggists 50c to 1.00. Send 2c stamp to Dr R Schiffmann Boz 805 St Paul MN for free trial package.

Schufmann Roy G.L. Taylor Washburn Ill Martha Simerson Laingsburg Mich R. Schiffmann Boz St. Paul Minn

Nor th and Western Railway holds stockholders meeting Roanoke

In Roanoke on October 18 the North and Western Railway stockholders met at the company's general offices. Henry Fink chaired as a re-elected board president presided, with percent of stock represented. Lucius E. Johnson was re-elected president and general manager. Vienry Fink kept the chairmanship. The company announced a sale of 5000000 divisional bonds to Myrick Brown Brothers & Co of New York and other measures approved.

Roanoke North and Western Railway Company Henry Fink Lucius E. Johnson Vienry Fink Norfolknd Western Railway Company Mestis Brown Brothers & Co New York Cincinnan

Grand jury clears Mulligan in poisoning case in Lexington

Grand jury reports no evidence linking James Mulligan to the poisoning attempt on Judge James H Mulligan. Indictment returned against Lewis Mitchell, the Negro who confessed placing poison in the food, on charge of malicious attempt to poison.

Lexington James Mulligan James H. Mulligan Lewis Mitchell

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