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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1905

Page

53

Dr Spruill Wins Sea Breeze Stakes at Gravesend

New York September 22 Dr Spruill backed from 3 to 2 to 7 to 5 won the Sea Breeze selling stakes feature at Gravesend in a close finish by a head over the 40 to 1 shot Oro Rose of Dawn ran third five lengths back. Bragg defeats Hume in the mile and a half race and Lillie B is another winner at the meeting with Ocean Tide winning the last race.

Ocean Tide Lord Badge Bragg Hume Lillie B Gravesend New York Dr. Spruill Gravesentd Ore Nish Burns Dr.Spruill Oro Rose of Dawn Run Tide Astarita Brugsels Oxford Helgerson Burleigh Neil Nenate Hodge John Simulski Sehulamite Graceful Golderith Sidney C Love Martinmas Em- Larrapemert Diamond Flush Shipshape Monacodor Adios High Lite Sutfichen Bell Tontg Meek Illdebrand Haralicar Romaeili Vime Vicno Sly Ber Luisa Shute Pamela W. Knapp Lyne Misa Crawtons Miller Yorkshire Lad Sonoma Belle Red Friar Sailor Boy Sea Breeze Dr. Sprulll Burns SewAll Land Ug Bhaw Rubric Lillie Bi Deiure St. Urewin CW. Knapp Auvergne Usery Fanny Rosaline M Mandina Misa Margo Hampton Levy Seliirg Diggins Hildebrand Stawana McIntyre Fleur de Marle Posscaion Joe Lesser Flammuis Loindale Navene Shenandoah Ren

Hogan For Fouled Win Disqualified At Churchill Downs

Zinda won the feature at Churchill Downs in Louisville on September 22 after Hogan, initially taking the fifth race lead at 4 to 1, was disqualified for fouling Calabash. The day’s other race results saw The Only Way, Vic Kinney, Zinda, Captain Bob, and Thaa Case among the winners with notable placings and times.

Louisville Zinda Churchill Towns Laday Hogan Thea Case Mil- Uken Whiapyerwitl Jesela Clark Trenfail Frank Green Boner Joan Lascelly Frank Bill Plerence May Baby Blue Nore W Lady Belair Flurie Prinehyia Vic Kinney Hostility Knowledge Erla Lee Howling Bridge Maceuns Coving Royal Legend Captain Bob Barher Royal Nevarmore Delusion Mintamash Blue Grass Girl Lida Vivian Kitte Elkin Mintbed Thaa Case Calabash Weond Watchful Duck Brown Fairview Ecliptic Befvoir Minthey Bannock Belle

Outsiders Win at Toronto on Fast Woodbine Track

Toronto Ontario September 22 The weather was clear and the track fast at Woodbine. Races featured Virgie Withers first, Jillett and Crestfallen among winners with times ranging from 1:00 to 1:40 and payouts from 1 to 1 to 18 to 1 including The Musketeer and Many Thanks securing top spots in the lower card.

Toronto Ontario Woodbine Virgie Withers Moderator Irs Frank Foster Jillett Peter Sterling Chpipewa Crestfallen Evan Gey Lizetta Brushton Sampap Luupania Moonraker Tima Arrahewan Scalper Lae Bar Sieth Rach Gur Bessla Lady Huron Tims Rage the Musketeer Many Thanks

Gravesend Race Entries Show Fast Six Furlong Sprints

Daily racing card from Gravesend lists six furlong selling races for three year olds and up, with horses like Irene Lindaey and Ide Davis in the first race, Buck O'Dowd and Dupont in the steeplechase, and Mitchell entries across seven events. Officials note betting odds next to each horse, including Knight Errant, Foncasta, and Filaders in mid card, with longer one and a half mile handicap also featured.

Gravesend Irene Lindaey Blucher Husk King Pepper Ide Davis Platoon Taser Water Mirror Hannibal Bay Buck O'Dowd Gus Straus Bonfire Ivan Dupont Paulaker Fruelarge King's Daughter Oaklawn Vendor Accountant Tiptoe Lady Navarre Clark Grulik Bi Philips Vak Duke Vak Duke and Snow, 192 Each; Halacher,06, and Maxie Witt Caughnawsga Mason Olsega Oxford Sellag Knight Errant Maan Foncasta Brennenworth Lord Badge Doe’ Ask Me the Savineraer Hippocrates and Palatte Ligae Voladay Filaders Father D Tim Hurst Gamare Ascot Belle Jessup Blue Ribbon Cascine Bella Sandard Menoken Lawnonlan Captes Beeves Nostromo Vanguard Melbourne Royal ‘Scot Park How Jolly Girl Water Tank Full of Fun Trixie Wits Tod Ed Early Glassful Lady Love Thine Tanner Joe Goss Prank Bell Loch Gotl San Prime Jim Dougts Huba Signal II Sid Silver Black Fox Echodale Homestead Wiecund Mecdesha Yard Quinn Brady Rolla Young Reminder Nita Agnolo iCercaval John Lyle Katie Powers Selen Mayor Johnson Birch Broom Jigger Western Duke T. J. Carson Silverskin Devout Daingerffeld Princesa Orna Haviland John Carrot Sioux Chief

Horse Race Card Fragment at Cheraw

Names listed include Golden Bdink John B Owens Cherawind and Marshel Ney with numbers. Sixth race shows one and one fourth nilies selling Wakerul Peninwite Athens Piontus with various odds and horse names Dartbula Mate Hanlon Stroud Glisten and others.

Golden Bdink John B. Owens Mr. Rose Cherawind Wakerul Peninwite Athens Piontus Marshel Ney Dartbula Mate Hanlon Stroud Glisten

Fast Time At Columbus Harness Meet Sets Records

In Columbus on Sept 22 a record harness meeting closed with Nathan Strauss winning the free-for-all pace in 2 03 2 for the first two miles, while Kid Shay captured the 2:08 trot by decisive late speed. Angle won the Consolation for trotters and multiple heats produced times of 2 12%, 2 12, and 2 08% across events.

Columbus Ohio Nathan Strauss Kid Shay Roahes Hester Angle Clarita W Hester-Columbus Breweries Ch. m Axtell Saunders Geers Thomas Ecibad Nervolo B. H A. McDonald Frank Yoakum B. G McGrath Dan R Benyon Locanda Br. H Snow Turley Br. G Robert Me Blank Bes Dim Terry G. A Frank Sas Jolin Caldwall Bik

Audubon Boy Ties World's Pace Record at Readville

Readville Mass September crowd surpasses 3,000 as Audubon Boy clocks 1:59 1 4 for a mile without pacemaker under rainy, heavy track. Gatcomb’s horse leads to 1:59 1 4 equaling Star Pointer’s time, sparking East West match rumors with Dan Patch. Sweet Marie fails to beat 2:24 3 4.

Readville Dan Patch Sweet Marie Mass Audubon Boy Star Pointer James Y. Gatcomb Cheatnut Audubon Bay Gatcomb W. W. Savage Memphis Tenn Sweet Marle Axtelle Sainel Lord Roberts Arion

Y M C A Athletic Meet Closed Events List

The Y M C A announces today’s closed handicap track and field games at 3 pm on the Sunday-school Athletic Association field at Fourteenth and Lydecker. Eight events award medals. entries include Callan, Tanner, Williams, Tingle, Heffernan and Royce among others in sprints, jumps, and throws.

Horace #. Tanner C. C. Williams R. Tingle R. H. Robertson John A. Howman Charles Orme R. J. Heffernan Hugh G. Royce Frank GO. Coleman Frank B. Schlosser J. V. Baulair Arthur J. Decker Robert H. Walker J. ¥. Baulair Hugh G Royce Paul Herring John A. Bowman R. F. Fleming Heraca E. Tanner R. H. Roberton George G. Bax Army and Navy Preparatory School W. G. Stuart U. of B C. E. Beckett M. c L. G. Honedel

Anderson Wins Open Golf Championship at Myopia Hunt Club

Will Anderson of Apawamis Club Rye won the open golf championship of America at the Myopia Hunt Club, finishing 72 holes with 284, ahead of Alec Smith of Nassau CC who was runner up with 316. Peter Barrett and Peter Robinson tied for third at 317, with Barrett earning $125 and Robinson $100.

Hamilton Masa Will Anderson Apawamis Club Lot Rye Mygpia Hunt Club Anderson Alec Smith Nassau Country Club Peter F. Barrett Toronto Peter Robinson Pittsburg Stewart Gardner Garden City Alec Campbell Brookine Gilbert Nichols Denver J- Hobens Englewood N J G. Cummings Arthur Smith Columbus Ohio Walter J. Travis Arthur D. Lockwood Allston Smith Andersen Apawamis

Notable Golf Scores From The Two-Day Meet In Canada

Names like L Auchtehorfe Glenview and Donald Ross Oakley top a long list of scoring players from across North America. The summary includes totals for two days and features numerous clubs and locations such as Toronto, Brooklin, Denver, Hollywood, and Philadelphia, with many players and scores cited.

Wil Anderson Apawmts Barrett Toronto P. Robertson Gardner Garden City Alex. Campbell Brooklin G. Nichola Denver A. G. Lockwood Albion Will Smith Mexico Alec Rona George Low Baltusrol Joe Lloyd Essex County Sa McKensie Onwertsia W. Clark Springfield Fred McLaod Rockford B. Nichols Hollywood Gouwth Grange C. R.murray Canada Mackle Fox Hille A. H. Fenn Beach A. G. Griffiths Weetbrook Harry Turple New Ortenry J. Poulla Chicago John Jones Myopia Charles Rowe Beaver Valley Hi. Hawling Wykagil Jack Serbell Philadelphia David Ogivie North Jersey N. W. Hearse Dilerslie Fred Brand Allegheny J. Dingwall Pitteburg Jack Mackie Roseville J. H. Oke Davia Flunter Grange Orrin Terry Waumeeck Herbert Strong England M. Fay Ingalls Oakley Percy Gilbert Brae Burn A L. White Wollaston D. Robertson Buffalo George Pearson Newark David Brown Boston

Automobile Collision Injures Howard County Farmer

A horse and wagon owned and driven by William Duston of Howard County Maryland was struck by a large automobile at Tenth and F streets northwest yesterday afternoon. The wagon was badly damaged and Duston was hurled from his seat and slightly injured in the back. The automobile owner apologized and paid damages before leaving.

Politenesa Wiliam Duston Howard County Tenth F Streets

Curtain Fire Damages Home at 5 Navy Place

About 3 10 yesterday afternoon a small fire started when a lace curtain blew into a gasoline stove flame at 5 Navy place southeast. The blaze confined to the second floor front room caused under $3 damage before the fire department extinguished it.

Navy Place Adam Reed Haywood Garrett

Couple in Northwest Washington Attack Navy Yard Workers

Police investigated a brutal assault at Brighth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast. A man and woman, followed by the husband, attacked a navy yard employee with a horsewhip and fists in front of witnesses. The suspects fled after the car ride away. the victims and witnesses identified the injured man and the alleged relation to a navy yard. Further details on the assailants’ names remain unavailable.

Gost Leiber Waines Poltes Brighth Street Pennsylvania Ave Hus Navy Rd James Vickers Seventh Eighth Pennsylvania Avenue Navy Yard

Fraud Order Denies Mails to Sciota Yeast Firm

The Post Office Department issued a fraud order barring the mails to George W. Barnhart of Chillicothe Ohio for a scheme under Sciota Yeast Company. Inspectors say ads promised magical pest extermination and sold yeast outfits with a cheap booklet, profiting from both products and promising pest control.

Sciota Yeast Company Post Office Department George W. Barnhart Chillicothe Ohio Barnhart Scioto Yeast Company Barnhert

Sullivan Edges Lewis In Fifteen Round Baltimore Bout

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Md Sept 22 In a hard fought fifteen round battle Kid Sullivan of Washington earned the decision over Harry Lewis of Philadelphia at the Hureka Athletic Club Many spectators felt a draw would have been fair Sullivan used infighting and body blows to wear down Lewis who fought long range early Lewis landed several lefts to the face but the punches lost steam by the late rounds Both fighters showed fatigue at the bell

Washington Baltimore Kid Sullivan Harry Lewis Philadelphia Hureka Athletic Club Sullivan Lewis Sullvan Quaker City

Hill Fights Requisition In Habeas Corpus Action

A Maryland governor requisition for Michael Hill, held on gambling charges near Bladensburg, prompted a writ of habeas corpus from Chief Justice Clabaugh. Hill appeared with attorneys Hoover and Wells. bond set at 500 dollars. The writ, returnable at 10 am, challenges the indictment and marshal authority.

Clabaugh Maryland Michael Hill Bladensburg Hill George P. Hoover C. A. Wells United States

Street Car Tracks Sink After Tunnel Excavation

Tracks on the Georgetown line of the Washington Railway and Electric Co sunk due to First street tunnel excavation. A track man monitored the widening slot as asphalt was removed to raise rails. two cars derailed on a curve Thursday, underscoring ongoing traffic disruption. Police later raided Thomas Davies & Co brokerage offices in Chicago, arresting eleven men and two women over bucket shop accusations with claims of customer payments above 320,000.

First Street Georgetown Washington Railway and Electric Company Chicago Thomas Davies & Co Davies

Bloody Bit and the Chase in Alexandria

A tense Alexandria pursuit ends with Richard Pines saving Officer Gill as William Bell, nicknamed Bloody Bit, is shot dead after barricading in a Mush-pot Bottom house. Bell and Bennett flee through Princess Street to a white woman’s home, exchanging shots with police and bystanders before Bell falls. The case is ruled justifiable homicide with Pines hailed as a hero.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Richard Pines J. Chris Gill William Bell Bell Lawrence Bannett Binghams Charles Jackson Princess Street Fairfax Royal Streets Jackson Beil Ferguson Gill Herbert Beach Beach Mush-pot Bottom Spring Park Braddock Heights Ben Lloyd Bennett Wolfe Sell

Tots Whary Journey Destitute Children Walk to Find Mother

Fred Morrison ten and Jesse Morrison six wandered fifty miles from Jackson County to police in Parkersburg seeking their mother in New Brighton Pa. Their father was arrested for shooting a man and they had no support. They were cared for at the station.

Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va Fred Jesse Morrison Jackson County New Brighton

Veteran killed by train near Bristol at veterans reunion

The mangled body of C. W. Glover, an aged ex Confederate soldier, was found beside a railroad near Benhams station, ten miles from Bristol, after being run down by a train following the Bristol veterans reunion. His head and one arm were severed from his body.

Washington Pont Bristol Tenn C. W. Glover Benhams Station Glover

Fratricide Suspect Surrenders for Trial in North Carolina

Robert McGaha, who killed his brother near Mount Sterling three years ago claiming self defense, surrendered to Sheriff Noland and is jailed in Haywood County. He stated in a letter he would return, and the case was set for trial at the approaching September term of Criminal Court.

Robert McGaha Brother Raleigh N. C News and Observer Waynesville Mount Sterling Noland Haywood County MicGaha Wilde

Farmer Fights Repaid Cattle Sale With Bad Checks

C N Snodgrass of Braxton County charged that William Broadwater of Richie County bought over 1000 dollars worth of cattle from Snodgrass and others, paid with checks later protested, then shipped cattle to Baltimore. Former owners seek repayment.

Washington Parkersburg W. Va N. Snodgrass Braxton County William Broadwater Richie County Broadwater Snodgrass Braxton Gilmer Baltimore

Educator Beat Children Fined and Jailed in State

Parkersburg West Virginia reports that T Marcellus Marshall a prominent educator was jailed after plea on three charges. He faced penalties including fines and time, with comments on the impact on his children and the community.

T. Marcellus Marshall Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va T . Marcellus Marshall

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