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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
6
Burns in good condition and near target weight for a heavyweight title bout against Johnson. Promoter McIntosh projects a large gate with thousands in attendance and $35,000 guaranteed. The winner will claim undisputed champion status with potential California bouts looming.
The article notes Burns Johnson contender Hag says he believes Johnson will win the upcoming fight and feels confident he could defeat either man if offered a purse. He recalls their previous bout and asserts readiness to challenge the winner.
Savannah Ga December 24 The Savannah Jockey Club opens a thirty day meet tomorrow on the half mile track with five races daily The program features a mile amateur cup and the Christmas handicap for three year olds and up plus a two year old mile opener Frank J Bryan will be presiding judge and Herman Conkling clerk of the course.
Boxing program at the Saratoga Athletic Club Newport Ky promises fast action with bouts starting at 2 pm. Detroit’s Miller faces Moran in a three round match while Snelbaugh meets Kleine, and headlining is Kid La Faber versus Jack Ku nisam in a five round title bout.
Entries are flooding in for the pet stock and poultry exhibition at Music hall January 12 to 16. The pony class leads the large entries while poultry premium lists were mailed recently. Secretary Friedeborn expects heavy demand for booth spaces by Monday as new and former exhibitors confirm participation.
New York reports no international cup race in 1908 but motor boat racing will continue between the United States and Great Britain. The Motor Club of America expects a new challenge from the Motor Yacht Club of Great Britain, with a very speedy vessel sought to keep the cup in America. Rumors say the defending boats may be owned by the Duke of Westminster and Lord Howard Walden, with France possibly entering.
The Automobile Club of America and the Aeronautic Society will work together to advance aviation science. They plan to offer five prizes of 5000 dollars each funded by members for heavier-than-air flying machines, aiming to stimulate progress with joint backing.
The Des Moines Hilleboro gymnasium hosts a local basketball game against a strong Iowa team. Players have trained hard on the floor aiming to win today and in the forthcoming clash with Wesleyan at the city gymnasium.
Indoor baseball notes show Elwert versus Weber in a key dyn 4 matchup with Vill and Ahem prominent figures noted in the contest coverage.
The West Side club aims to build a $600000 pavilion with granite foundations and a steel structure, extending the field to Polk Street. The plan models on Epsom Downs and could attract large crowds, with owners Walsh and Spalding selling the land and Chance signaling future Cubs relations. Garry Herrmann announced championship emblems to be issued by Christmas.
Almedares park meets yield six races with winners Ben Double Sister Phillis Dolly Preston Font Donaldo Melange. First race time 1 01 3 6 second 1 01 2 6 third 1 40 2 8 fourth 1 14 1 5 fifth 1 02 1 5 sixth 1 54 4 5.
In Emeryville action two horses chased the lead in a tight finish. Yakama Bell beat 16-to-1 odds with Light Wool ridden by Joe Notter making his East debut. Races featured Futurity courses and a Welden handicap with notable finishes and times recorded.
In the Santa Anita Park handicap at seven furlongs Prince Ahmed edged Tinus Arvi by a neck as the betting public learned the result after the scoring. Lora' Neleon carried 100 pounds for Truebei and set a fast pace while Haensel, Firm, Foot, Re Del Munso and Bud Embry also raced. Second base saw Duke of Bridgewater win the mile race with Shiljing at 3 to 1 and Bugher chasing closely in a tight photo finish.
Oakland entries show fragmented notes about races and participants. The incomplete list mentions local clubs and athletes and hints at scheduling issues and event entries without full details.
W Va December report says Dr M K McCracken a Cameron dentist shot his wife and fatally wounded his 9 year old child after a quarrel. He turned the gun on himself but the weapon failed to explode. Mrs McCracken saved the child and they sought the grandfather’s home as the infant died. McCracken arrested at his home and jailed at Moundsville.
The War Department orders immediate telegraph notification of desertions by commandants at all posts and stations except Alaska and insular possessions. The new rule aims to trace probable destinations promptly to catch deserters before they conceal their identity.
Special Dispatch reports that Ohio State Insane Commissioner Lemert and Assistant Attorney General Miller ruled the Fiat Censor company an unincorporated fraternal insurance association now based in Covington Kentucky has placed itself beyond the reach of the Ohio insurance department which planned to wind up its affairs.
Matt Reisenberger aged 39 of 624 East Front Street fell on a city sidewalk near Second and Lawrence streets, injuring his right leg. Patrols transported him to the city hospital for treatment.
Dooley the Irish setter owned by Dr. G. G. Davia of Philadelphia won the all age stake at Barber Junction trials in Charlotte North Carolina. A. O. Youht of Newton North Carolina steered Dooley to derby victory over Rob Rollo the Indiana dog now favored to win. Barney Saint Clouds owned by Bell and Spell of Oakland City Indiana won second prize in the $400 stake judged by John White from Hempstead.
In Los Angeles on December 24 a reporter quoted James J Jeffries saying there is no chance he will fight again. The retired heavyweight champion reportedly noted he would not return if Johnson defeats Burns, and speculated Al Kaufman might become involved if he defeats Jim Barry.
J V Coppola received a substantial tribute from Norman G Kenan Italian Republican Club members who presented him with a carved gift set and a dress suit. L Clanciafera spoke for the group praising his untiring efforts for the party and club. Coppola thanked them and wished everyone a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
About two thousand medical students protested the new examination system at the Sorbonne Medical School in Paris. They damaged windows with stones and showered police with eggs and missiles, injuring several people before police dispersed the crowd.
Mose Rindsburg aged 48 of 180 Sycamore Street was jolted from a wagon on the Covington Newport bridge last night and fell under a second wagon. His chest and neck injuries were described as confused.
The court house license desk chief, likening himself to Santa, notes twenty five licenses issued yesterday as weddings loom amid festive celebrations. He recalls smiling couples paying fees, describing it as giving Christmas presents.
Vincent Re, a fruit dealer at 308 West Sixth Street, reported a man passed a counterfeit ten dollar gold piece for a twenty-five cent purchase last night. The suspect fled after asking for change, described as over six feet tall, about 30, smooth-faced, wearing a black stiff hat and a black overcoat.
In LaPorte Indiana George Meacham the witness in the Delph murder trial pleaded guilty to perjury in Laporte circuit court. Judge Richter reserved sentence. Delph had been convicted of murder and received a life term. Meacham had earlier given testimony conflicting with his grand jury statements about the killing.
A study notes France holds £1,073,860,006 of foreign debt as scrip and £8,942,840,000 in government securities. In 1907 France imported £19,780,000 of gold and exported £6,200,000, with Paris leading as a banking center driven by provincial thrift and rising national investments abroad.
Thomas Jackson, a Batheys farmer, shot and killed his father Henry Jackson at their home in Lexington. Police say the youth had been drinking, leading to a quarrel. Thomas fled and is being pursued by the sheriff and a posse.
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