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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
6
Clark Griffith becomes Cincinnati Reds manager for one year after rejecting longer terms and higher pay. He aims to improve the team this season and stay in Cincinnati to finish what he starts, with negotiations wrapping up before year’s end.
New York December reports that within 24 hours the top three teams in the Madison Square Garden six day race rode well beyond the old endurance record. By midnight the standings showed Walthour and Root on 2 323 miles 9 laps and others close behind, with the former record at 2 316 miles 7 laps.
The Associated Cricket clubs of Philadelphia expect to send a team to the West Indies early next year with several top players invited. The trip would depart around February 3 and include matches against Kingston Melburn Garrison Kensington Lucas Fort Antonio St Marys Middlesex Montego Bay and a Jamaica composite side in one and two to three day fixtures.
Yousiff Mahmout defeated Fred Beell of Wisconsin two straight falls in Chicago. The first fall lasted twenty two minutes and thirty seconds with Mahmout using a Scissors hold and a half nelson. The second fall came after thirty eight minutes and seconds with a full fetch hold securing the victory.
The Central Turners meet the O W G team in armory after a prior title battle. Stars include Lieutenant and Captain Dahman as the Turners push to beat O W G at 8.0 o'clock.
Special Dispatch reports John Evers startled Captain Mike Donlin during a stage flight as two eras collide. The piece also notes talks of reinstating “bad fellows” from Tristate war history, cash demands for Jack Dunn, minor league talent grabs, and the Chicago world's series ticket decision in progress under Chairman Herrmann with input sought from William Murphy.
Several cities bid to host amateur and open golf championships next year with East West rivalry. The Chicago Golf Club and Deal County Club New Jersey contend for honors while Englewood New Jersey and Chicago clubs seek the open contest. Applications will be considered when USGA delegates meet January 6.
A large field of contestants enters the half mile race at the new Music hall rink tonight. This second steeplechase relief skating event of the week promises tougher tests with assorted obstacles within the half mile, challenging speed and endurance.
At Emeryville on December 11, warm weather gave way to heavy track conditions. Voorhees, a 2 to 5 favorite, faded to finish third behind Bucolic and Lady Carol in the opener. Serenade, 20 to 1, captured the third race while Belle Kinney faltered. Colyto won the 2 year olds with High Private third. Multiple horses ran in six races with varying outcomes and times as E J Balfin applied for stalls for ten of his horses.
In Los Angeles racing summary F E Shaw and Arcourt were favored winners as the day produced tight finishes. The final event saw Gold Heart edge Lisaro by a head after a suspenseful photo finish. Other races highlighted rapid times and scattered outcomes with multiple runners.
At the league’s annual meeting in New York on December 11 1908 officials announced a formal probe into alleged bribery attempts involving umpires Klein and Johnstone at the Oct 8 Polo Grounds championship game between New York and Chicago. A four member committee led by John T Brush was named to hire counsel and present findings to the district attorney.
The page lists six races with weights and entries. First race shows J C Core 115 and others. Second race features Bell Mence and Elevation at 107. Third race presents Simpson handicap with Don Enrique and Okenite. Fourth race Pacific Union handicap includes Homme 110 and Mauretania 168. Fifth race shows County Clerk 112 and The Englishman 110, J R Welsh handicap noted. Sixth race Colonel Jack 105 and Royal Tourist 115 lead entries.
In Los Angeles on December 11, Ad Wol of Milwaukee defeated featherweight champion Abe Attell at the Pacifico Athletic Club in a bout described as an outfighting contest with undercard issues unresolved.
A fragment notes early Christmas shopping in the pen and Mary area during the day.
Ashel Cunningham of Alexandria Indiana quarterback of the Indiana University team was tonight elected captain for 1909. He is a member of the class of 1911.
The Seniors beat the Juniors 6 to 0 in a rain soaked game at Woodward High School. The field was very muddy hindering end runs and trick plays.
Thomas Walsh aged 36 of Chicago was arrested yesterday afternoon by detectives on a warrant sworn by J D Randall Company. Randall, head of the firm, says Walsh approached him in February with a forged advertising contract for a take directory.
Edwyn Chambers' Indian Boy decorates the front cover while Charles W. Eliot pens The Durable Satisfactions of Life. The December 13 issue of Ilustrated Sunday Magazine fills pages with holiday mood and seasonal cheer.
A fragment from an article by Charles W. Eliot reflects on watching youth mature into men and observing what durable satisfactions their lives yield over time.
The issue features fiction by Emma Simis Brittin and Laurence Ditto Young, serials, articles on the Panama Canal and curiosities, a Jokes section, and stories by Edith Sessions Tupper with three color cover art by Leyendecker. Order from your news dealer now.
Panama reports that President Roosevelt ordered policing of Panama by US marines under American officers during the Pacific fleet visit next week. President Obaldia favored Panamas display of friendship but the alleged orders dampen enthusiasm and could bring cold reception to the fleet.
New York December 11. It was stated tonight that the presidency of the Union Trust Company has been offered to George B. Cortelyou secretary of the treasury. The Union Trust is the fourth largest trust company in the city and John D Rockefeller maintains a personal account there.
A quarrel at John Junko's saloon on Central Avenue escalated into a brawl after an election dispute. Proprietor Junko and two patrons were jailed. George Jovan, 40, and his roommate John Merz, 27, were involved as members of a Bohemian benevolent society. Junko allegedly struck opponents with a club, causing multiple injuries.
Willemstad Curacao December 11 The Netherlands government signals no delay on blockade of Venezuelan coast. Warships Jacob Van Heems kerk and Gelderland cleared for action will shell La Guaira and seize Venezuelan merchant vessels if needed. Caracas had warned against Dutch actions. President Castro arrives in Paris from Bordeaux amid crowds and police keeping order.
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