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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
8
The Washington four ball squad trails in spring play with uneven results. Despite strong performances in some exhibitions, the team shows inconsistencies and mixed prospects for the upcoming campaign.
The text notes Johnson as the current champion by defeat of Fares, but questions the true title holder. It describes Jeffries as detesting boxing, preferring baseball or football, and suggests he fights only for wealth, portraying a reluctant aversion to the sport.
A highly anticipated baseball game at Georgetown field pits the Hilltoppers against Catholic University. Brookland’s crack nine are favored for their high quality play, while Georgetown fans expect a strong effort despite a Lafayette setback. A large crowd is expected as student rivalries heighten the stakes.
Gallaudet College and Maryland Agricultural College entered relay teams for the Penn Relays on Franklin Field Philadelphia late this month. They face College of the City of New York Ursinus Gettysburg Franklin and Marshall St Johns College of Annapolis University of Maryland and Indiana State Normal. Gallaudet has won every race it entered this season while tallying strong performances. Maryland Agricultural College has not yet entered an open event but will field a capable team all winter.
Jim Jeffries began a road training routine at Sefmies Training Camp Rowardennan Cal April 7. He logged about nine miles with nephews Boyer and Elstler and Farmer Burns, then ran two miles more, claiming good wind and fatigue resistance. He says he has not begun full work and may push farther as preparation for Johnson continues with baseball and gym work.
Georgetown will travel to Annapolis to face St Johns of Annapolis on April 30. Biue and Gray racket shielders will contest two doubles sets and likely feature Cant Pallen and Carlin as top contenders for singles slots after trials determine the singles lineup.
Cardinal Gibbons visits the Catholic University field as the trustees act to build a gymnasium behind McMahon Hall Archbishop Ferley of New York and other trustees note the team’s undefeated season and pledge support The Archbishop also wishes the students success at the upcoming Georgetown game with plans for the gym in progress.
Wheeling West Virginia April 7 police chief Howard Hastings led twenty officers in a raid on the Wheeling Turf Exchange, arresting nine housemen and detaining players. Bonds set at 320 for housemen and 10 for players. The pool room has operated for twenty years with a large patronage despite a $1000 annual city license. A state warrant prompted the action, following months of surveillance. Panther Athletic game postponed Philadelphia April 7 fifth game in the series between major league clubs cancelled due to cold weather.
Veteran manager Jim McAleer called off the final Brooklyn game due to freezing conditions and risk to pitchers. He stressed staying in peak shape and noted a rough spell of weather, with plans to keep players active indoors while awaiting better conditions and upcoming exhibitions.
A Louisville and Nashville train collided with an open switch while carrying the Boston National League second division from Knoxville to Louisville. No players or passengers injured, but engineer William Rudolph was killed and the fireman and express messenger injured. Paraphernalia and baggage suffered heavy damage, prompting pitcher John Dovey to cancel today’s game in Louisville against the American Association squad.
Washington and Lee dominated William and Mary at Lexington on April 7 scoring 25 points and allowing none. Gwathmey pitched a strong game with multiple hits and runs aided by Lane and Pritchett on offense. The victory, aided by errors from William and Mary, extended Washington and Lee’s lead in the season series.
Ambitious heavyweight Tom Sharkey declares at ringside in Emeryville California that he will challenge the winner of the Jeffries Johnson match. He promises to prove he can lick Johnson or Jeffries and asserts he is in his prime at age 25. He plans active trials next Tuesday to prove his readiness.
In Philadelphia a jury returned a three minute verdict against James J. Bat Nelson in a $10,000 damages suit against the Bellevue-Stratford for refusing him accommodations. The hotel cited state anti prize fight laws as grounds and Nelson claimed the refusal violated his rights as a guest. The trial focused on whether Nelson violated state laws by pursuing prize fighting while staying at the hotel.
Georgetown Prep defeated University School 6 to 4 at Georgetown field. Two visiting players did not appear Walsh and Letcher were substituted. McLoughlin and Loehr starred for the Hilltoppers with solid pitching as Shively and Smith contributed at the plate. The game lasted about one hour and fifty minutes with several substitutions and miscues.
The Atlantic City Country Club announces its annual golf tournament set for April 28 to 30 with a qualification round on April 28 and finals on April 30. Sixteen players qualify for each cup including Governor, President, Atlantic City, Northfield, Absecon, and Chelsea cups plus medal play and consolation events. Entries close April 27 for the main event and handicap, with early entry encouraged through secretary Walter Cdge.
The Virginia Cavaliers baseball team departs by rail for Greensborough NC to face the University of North Carolina in a two series of three games. The trip continues to Charlotte NC for a second game and a final contest in Charlottesville on April 2. New pitcher Brown, trained at Andover, showed promise in a recent Toronto Epsein League game.
The Naval Academy fencing team received the bronze Carlovingian Swordsman trophy for one year after winning the Intercollegiate Fencing Association championship. Since the association’s formation, the Naval Academy has claimed the trophy three times and the Military Academy once. No civilian school has won since service schools joined.
Lynchburg held the New York Americans to a 3 to 3 tie after twelve innings as errors and fielding miscues cost the visitors. Pitching and defensive miscues dominated the slow afternoon, with Lynchburg thwarting a late push from major leaguers.
In Atlante Ga on April 7 Ty Cabo, a balk player, traveled toward Indianapolis to join the Detroit America lineup. Cobb praised his son as the greatest living wonder and recalled his first object, a baseball, with a claim he did not make an error in the memorable play.
The Senate baseball team beat Andrews 9 to 0 in a five inning opener at the ellipse. Webb and Davis pitched for Senate while Barnes and Webber struggled for Andrews. strong Senate defense and timely hitting led to a faultless field and a string of steals.
In the Metropolitan district racing season opening approach, poolroom operators plan to flash race results from outside tracks via wireless stations to distribute news. Detectives fear but cannot easily prove the news aids lawbreaking. an anti wireless plan is urged. Marathon runners expect a May 24 substitute race by Timola Athletic Club after earlier plans were halted. Louis Winans Sir Martin scratched from English spring handicaps, the sole American nominee.
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