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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
18
Freeman leads with a strong pitching effort by Falkenberg allowing five scattered hits while the locals shut out Wichita. The narrative notes a lack of top hitters and uncertain lineups, with mentions of specific players absent or misfired and a tense, error-prone game.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an athletics game with Penn and a varsity team. Mentions Teaguers and possible scores but many words are garbled. Details on date location teams and outcomes are unclear.
A damaged OCR sports segment mentions chess and racing names, with racehorse St Smodel and racer Louis Cain. It references teams from Cleveland, Virginia, and Alabama, plus scores and innings hints, but the fragmented text lacks a coherent event or outcome to confirm details.
The Ithacans beat Virginia 4 to 2 as Susong pitched poorly but left them with runners on base. Cornell struggled at the plate with three hits and Susong wildness contributing to Virginia’s defeat in a spring matchup reported by The Washington Post.
Duckpin duel between Washington and Baltimore bowls tonight on Royal al Jes. Reports say Washington fans expect victory as visitors arrive with strong pins. Also notes the closing Duckpin Tourney with top scores. Fordham beats St Johns 7 2 at Cordham grounds and Bowdoin may fail to play NYU game due to student strike. Seton Hall tops Bowdoin 6 0 as college baseball opens.
Georgetown defeats Amherst 9 to 0 on Georgetown field behind left hander Devine who shuts out the visitors with six scattered hits. Mess, Smith and Courtney star with sharp fielding as MacDonald and Courtney drive in runs. The Blue and Gray overcome gusty winds to claim their fifth straight win while Amherst struggles with fielding and pitching.
Gallaudet defeated Central High 6 to 4 yesterday afternoon at Ken eall Green as Rheem allowed ten hits and O Donnell was roughed for eleven safeties. Central plated four runs, but Gallaudet surged with timely hits in the final frames to clinch the win.
Sporting Comment by J E Grillo discusses Jack Chesbro from the New York market and Donovan comparison. It notes Chesbro abandoned the spit ball, hints at spring condition, and forecasts strong arm health could lift the team to a pennant. Also covers college basketball rule changes, Phillies vs Athletics series, and sentiment on wrestlers Gotch and Hackenbush amid cross‑border talk.
Allan Lard of New York defeats Valentine Farrell by 1 up to win the consolation in the North and South Miniature Golf Tournament. Travis of New York claimed the main title, with Farrell also earning a consolation prize amid a day of finals across divisions.
Burch and Mrs Ollie Robarts, jailed on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses in a matrimonial scheme, were released after the complainant William Daniel asked that the case be dropped. Daniel, a Bancroft farmer, said he paid Burch $460 for a fictitious marriage setup but learned Mrs Early was already married. Burch refused to return the money, prompting a warrant from the claimant.
The local union league club announces a three game exhibition series with Philadelphia on April 11 marking the first appearance on home grounds. Manager Irwin will have players report in Philadelphia Monday for practice at the University of Pennsylvania grounds, with many under contract kept private to avoid poaching.
The Columbia Laundry Company of 6.3 G Street Northwest was ordered to show cause on April 17 why it should not be adjudged bankrupt. Gustave Kroeberg files a $134.34 claim alleging the company by bill of sale transferred its property to rival creditor R N Harper, preferring that claim over his.
Heflin and two cases of assault with a dangerous weapon are set for grand jury action after he pleaded not guilty in police court. Bail of 1500 was required in each case, with Givens posting the bonds and Girt Staples furnishing the amount. Representative Cla Jley acts as attorney, and testifying will include the car crew and witnesses from New York trainer Thomas We Creary’s party.
Miss Mae Wirgime Blach of Wilkesbarre reported a diamond fachet worth 100 dollars missing from her room at Piggs House. Detectives searched the area with no trace. later she recalled using the piece as a handkerchief and found only a dime in the scar and a fragment of furniture.
Proposals were opened for an eighteen room school on Fourth Street between Wound and Brsart streets. Only low bids met the $140,000 appropriation after a second round of tenders. Bidder Davis led a list including Pavatini Wyre Burgesa Parsons and Humphres with totals around 94,950. The new school will replace the Matt School building which will be abandoned.
The Tharpe case involving Robert N Tharpe president of the Chamber of Commerce is continued at the request of United States District Attorney Baker. Judge Kimball stated the continuation is to avoid inconvenience for the district attorney while arguments on the bill of exceptions following a verdict three weeks ago proceed. If rulings permit, sentence will be imposed after the arguments.
Carrie Jenkins of 17 Thirteenth Street identified Charles Catlett, 82, a prisoner at the Highth precinct station, as the other assailant in a beating and pocketbook theft. Police found four purses on Catlett after arrest by Bicycle Policeman Waldron. Jenkins, with Dr George R. Sorrell, visited the Eighth precinct. several colored men were brought before Capt Doyle. Catlett denies the attack and will be held for further investigation.
In Criminal Court No 1 Judge Stafford began impaneling the men for the Hyde Benson Dimond land fraud conspiracy case. The regular panel exhausted, extra talesmen were to be summoned. Jury will face long detention. twelve finally chosen to sit under guard if needed. Eleven prospective jurors were questioned, with governments and defense each holding challenges. Defendants Benson and Dimmond face trial together after plea withdrawals and legal wrangles.
The Cassels will and estate plan divide property among children if Mrs Cassels remarries or dies. The widow may receive support while children share equally. A schedule of assets, including family holdings and board positions, will be filed soon.
Postmaster General Meyer orders postmasters to warn staff about holding State territorial or municipal offices. The rules allow certain local positions like justice of the peace notaries and commissions in militia to be held by postal workers if duties are not interfered with. The policy targets non postmaster officials serving without compensation in libraries schools or fire departments under local authority.
The Third Assistant Postmaster General orders an investigation into the editors of La Questione Societale and related anarchist groups, aiming to trace histories of individuals like Albert Gubela and Ludio Camanita. Officials warn some editions may be barred while monitoring groups. The Post runs an educational contest and promotes sale of pictured issues to readers as souvenirs.
Georgia officials to hear Straus of the Department of nn oe and his party will leave Washington for Savannah as the 25th anniversary of the Savannah Road is celebrated. Hoke Smith of Georgia and other prominent figures will attend. Straus will deliver addresses on trade and industry, with stops in Atlanta and other cities before returning to Washington Thursday night.
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