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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1907
Page
16
Boston owner Taylor and former Washington manager meet in Chicago about succession for the club. A magnate insists Jake Stahl is not being considered as the namesake's successor while disposing of surplus players.
Chicago dispatch reports Joe Cantillon arrived from Springfield as Nationals plans for 1907 unfold. He lists catching, pitching, and fielding choices including Blankenship Starnable Warner as catchers and Hughed Falkenberg Patten with possible Graham and Smith as pitchers, Hickman at first, Schlutty at second, Perrine short, Cross third, Altherer left, Anderson center, Jones right. Also notes Jake Stahl possible move to Boston and Cantillon’s team confidence.
Boston magnate John Taylor arrives from Fort Wayne after Chick Stahl funeral and denounces Ban Johnson for claiming he will not manage the team. Taylor says the Boston club officials will choose the manager, not Johnson, who allegedly advised Chicago before Stahl's death. Cy Young remains captain. Johnson denies the misquoted statements.
Boston Americans defeat the Cincinnati National League team in an exhibition contest. Young and Shaw led pitching and hitting as Cincinnati managed only three hits.
Scores show Atlanta cluster 3 Cl, Macon Brooklyn 5 Alacom, Hienmond Richmond 0, Montreal 1, Greensboro Lafayette 2, Guilioré College 1. Advertisement urges Jamestown Exposition invitation with full particulars in The Washington Post.
Special to The Washington Post reports manager Griffith announced a compromise between Hal Chase and the New York Club. Chase will join the Highlanders within a week, Griffith and President Farrell having long urged Chase due to the team’s need after Bilberfeld injury. Moriarity’s fielding remains weaker than Chase’s. Griffith reportedly surrenders to the star and Chase is set to receive near $5,000 for his season’s work.
Washington defeats Springfield 5 to 2 as Nill Altizer and Cross provide heavy hitting. Patten and Warner pitched for Washington. Fox and Steiger started for Springfield in raw, windy conditions. Doyle and Smith contributed key plays for Springfield, while Tadwig and Cantillon’s crew impressed with late defense.
Western High School baseball edged Army and Navy Preparatory School 10 to 9. Captain Michael pitched for Western, holding the rival until a three-run rally in the last inning brought the score within one. Western pounded six runs in the fourth to seal the win.
Washington and Lee University was defeated by Pennsylvania State College 19 to 3 on the home grounds amid a cold wind. McCleary hit a home run and Hirscham excelled at bat while Johnson pitched well for Penn State. scoring by innings shows the visitors dominating early and finishing strong.
Amateurs from St Patrick Academy second team defeated Franklin reserves 40 to 15 as Dilly Morgen starred in pitching and batting. Continental Athletic Club seeks sixteen to eighteen year old players and lists team roster. Also notes Rock Creek and Adams school games and upcoming schedule across four streets and parks.
Georgetown edged Princeton 10 to 2 at Georgetown Field as Montgomery dominated Tigers with six hits allowed and Maloney and Smith sparkled in the infield. Drew started for Princeton before being pulled in the fifth as Georgetown rallied with a five-run frame led by Scheller, Smith, and Simon and Courtney. The win moved Georgetown to 2-0 in the series, with Yale awaiting after this matinee performance.
Notes of the game describe Georgetown players Courteny and Betts in strong form at bat and field. Cantwell, Waloney, and Mudd are noted for key roles while Sam Simon and Newcomb contribute at the plate. Dagan covered right field with solid plays as Montgomery to Smith and Newcomb faced the initial inning.
A board of high school athletic directors meeting in the Franklin School building set the spring baseball and fall football schedules. The season opens April 12 with Central at home against Western and May 20 concludes the baseball slate after adjustments due to the Washington Baseball Club. The football schedule adds ten league games and aims to use Georgetown Field for the spring meet if available.
The article outlines October and November football fixtures for Inter-High between Eastern Western Central and Technical and Business teams with dates from October 11 to November 8. It notes the season opens earlier, ends by mid November, and explains a new scheduling method using lettered pairings to avoid future date clashes.
A disjointed recap alleges William Sudhoff known as Deton’s Sudhom faces outlaw status after joining a semi pro club in St Louis amid controversy. The piece notes deaths of Dick Stahl and Covey and recalls Rivalry games with Yankees and Naps. It questions managers Jimmy Collins and Jake Stahl future amid shifting baseball power dynamics.
In a spring game near Lynchburg, the Lynchburg team tied Binghamton 2 to 2 as darkness and cold halted play. Errors by the visitors sparked the scoring, while Lynchburg pitchers Stowe, Ludwig, and Oakley allowed no hits. Walsh and Poole appeared for the opposing side, with Stewart Tudwis and Kuhn sharing duties for Lynchburg.
The Sixty-ninth Regiment opened its games in the armory on Lexington Avenue with eleven events drawing a large crowd. Frank won the distance race, while M W Shepard posted a 203 past mile in exhibition and W L Frank of Marathon fame claimed the three mile handicap victory. Dennis Horgan missed the twelve-pound shot due to a hurt hand. Cumberland’s Marvin Bridges joined Toronto in the Eastern League, with Krozer Millman and W H Bailey also transferring.
Gotch defeated Farmer Burns in Chicago tonight in two straight falls in a catch‑as‑catch‑can match. The first fall ended in 20 minutes and 0 seconds, the second in 17 minutes and 30 seconds.
Virginia defeated Columbia 7 to 6 in Charlottesville as a cutting wind limited offense and attendance. Moore pitched a solid first full game for Virginia, while Dalton led the hitters with three hits. an accidental bat swing injured Columbia catcher Cocke but caused only a minor ear wound.
Newark area report that the Atlantic Baseball League has formed with eight clubs Brooklyn Elizabeth Newark Hanknton Allentown Chester Reading and Pottsville. Opening games are slated for May 4 with Newark aiming to field a team after selecting nine umpires. Gibert of the New York National team is signed as a player.
A planned bout between Bernie Cleveland of Baltimore and Willie O'Brien of the city was halted by Sheriff Linton on the Bladensburg pike in Prince George’s County Maryland. He ruled prize fighting out of bounds, prompting a disappointed crowd to return home around midnight. Special to The Washington Star Boston's Mark Hanna the champion Boston terrier owned by W Hennessy Jr of Dorchester won multiple firsts at the Haverhill show.
Syracuse University hatchets explode for 15 runs at Ven ness Park, defeating George Washington 15 to 8 in eight innings. Doyle stars for Hatchettes with four hits. Mack twirls twelve strikeouts for the visitors as Washington’s pitching collapses and Titus’s absence hinders the home club.
New York April 1 A meeting of the executive committee of the National Association of Amateur Oaramen will be held in Jamestown to select the Texas committee for the international rowing regatta at the Jamestown Exposition August 10 to 18. President Pilkington returned to Jamestown and praised the proposed course and spectator accommodations as likely to rank among the nation's best rowing events.
Rockville Juniors defeated the Silver Spring aggregation 8 to 2 in the season opening baseball game at the Rockville fairgrounds. The cold weather was noted, but the exhibition was considered creditable. Yale Beats Walbrook A. C. in Baltimore by 14 to 5.
Aleck Smith, American open champion, wavering on plans to challenge in England, indicating he will likely skip the British event to defend his American title. With reps in both circuits, an international voice may shape the season, as schedule conflicts threaten travel. Smith’s 1906 record included only one defeat in medal play and multiple regional titles, with recent wins and losses shaping 1907 form.
A large crowd attended Tom O Rourke s National Sporting Club of America opening at Lyric Hall New York April 1 The exclusive 1000 member club offers two shows monthly for 16 per year The eight round main event matched Will Hazel Albany against Maurice Sayers Milwaukee in a closely fought bout with a possible draw The preliminaries ended with Devlin versus Allen a draw Sunshine defeated Travers and McGrath drew with Allen Perris beat Johnson
New Haven officials delay announcing the Yale football schedule awaiting Harvard response. Harvard’s committee report is said favorable, with the Harvard game expected here, and Washington and Jefferson next on the list for a home contest. Meanwhile Davidson College defeated UNC in a close afternoon game in Winston-Salem with Rattenes and Rogers notable for Dayidson.
The reader asks about scoring a baseball play where a batter hits two long drives to the outfield and sacrafice plays are involved. The question seeks whether the batter or baserunners receive credit for a stolen base in that situation.
The Janetovka spa in Samara steps claims a novel cure for consumption based on koumiss from fermented mare milk. Dr. G. L. Carrick promotes the site, where 200 acres host vast horse herds, a cosmopolitan patient roster, and seasonal milking. Patients drink large quantities of strong, medium, or weak koumiss as portions of a staged regimen amid hot days and cool nights.
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