Rain Delays Nationals-Senators Clash. Wilson Reports to Millers
Washington Nationals see rain frustrate fans as the game with the Senators is postponed. Joe Cantillon states sharp disappointment while Wilson leaves for Louisville to join the Millers on Tuesday. Pickering faces garnishment over alleged unpaid rent, though he claims possession of the receipt.
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Talip
Washington Post
Joe Cantillon
Nationals
Senators
Louisie
Boston
Tues Wilson
Louis
Minne Am
Wilson
Tin Millers
Pickering
Antifien
Ohie Pick
Pickwe
Presince
Pick
GALLAUDET TO MEET FREDERICKSBURG COLLEGE TODAY
Gallaudet College nine faces Fredericksburg College of Fredericksburg Virginia at Kedar Green this afternoon. The contest is expected to be close as both teams are strong this season with Dillon the Gallauder southpaw likely on the mound. Craven and Sharp are out for left field. Rendall Green bars resume next week on its Nort trip. The game will be called promptly at Ua.
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Diabliiniet College
Fredericksburg College
Fredericksburg
Kedar Green
Dillon
Gallauder
Mates
Craven
Sharp
Rendall
Yes
Griffin Memoir Ends as Utlea Pays Tribute
M J Griffin died in Utlea on April 16 leaving a legacy as a key member and manager of the Mathon team. He starred as a pitcher and fielder across seasons balancing play in Colombo and Jacksonville. The obituary notes his long service and the sorrow of peers at the home game held Saturday.
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Utlea
Michael
Kni
Thi
Prisutonia
Savannah Wins in Ter Innings
April 1 Savannah defeated the visiting team 3 to 2 in an intercity baseball game. Key moments included Murdoch's home run and a three-run rally by Stubbe, with Seare, Breeaie, and Linghe contributing. Roster details and line scores are partially legible from the torn page.
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Macon
Augusta
Apo W
Murdoch
Stubbe
Lseala
Seare
Setumini Langan
Savannah
Oy Cerab
Foe Fis le Amis
Cowie Cen Daings
Ant Tone
Mount St. Mary's Blanks Bucknell in NCAA tilt
Mount St Marys earns a shutout win over Bucknell with solid defense and key plays. The game features standout performances from Mount St Marys personnel and Bucknell attempts to rally but falls short.
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Mount St. Mary’s Blanks
Bucknell
Randolph-Macon Wins Big Over Harrisonburg in 15-3 Affair
Randolph-Macon Academy routed Harrisonburg 15 to 3 in a one sided game. Special to The Washington Front Royal Virginia, April 10. The report lists other results including Trinity College and Georgetown (Pa) college performances and a Detroit vs Toledo matchup.
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Randolph-Macon
Randolph- Macon Academy
Harrisonburg
Army Seeks Silence on Campaign Funds and Activity
Army orders issued yesterday prohibit political activity by classified civil service personnel and forbid contributions or solicitation of campaign funds. The rule cites a presidential directive and Civil Service Commission guidance, warning removal for violations. It defines no interference with elections and restricts active political management by executive service members, noting the Supreme Court interpretation of solicitation includes mailed or in-person efforts to federal employees.
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Army
Taft
Civil Service Commission
Executive Civil Service
Ecom
Supreme Court of the United States
Georgetown Faces Virginia In Hard uphill Baseball Test
Georgetown University’s baseball squad left for Charlottesville to play the University of Virginia. Diamonds will start as pitcher with Rice at short. Duffy and Howard Smith out due to injuries. Bret Ries moves to shortstop. Walker of Virginia slated to oppose Diamond. The lineup includes MacDonald Mayack Ries Mess and others with Cantwell, Devine, and Kenrode on the mound.
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Georgetown University
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Diamond
Hareder
Tavird
Parade
Duffy
Howard Smith
Ty Bret Riese
Walker
Virginia
MacDonald
Mayack
Ries
Shortsto Mess
Bird They
Apie Sehlafy
Meht Bele
Met Kenrode
Cantwell
Devine
Luv Montgomery
Richmond and Washington and Lee Play to Tie in Muddy Tilt
Special to The Washington Post from Ivexington Va April 10 Richmond College and Washington and Lee tied 2 2 after twelve innings in a muddy field. Richmond pitcher Wright and Lodge led a late stand while Washington and Lee starter George fanned many batters. The visitors meet V M T L tomorrow as both teams battled for the decisive run.
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Washingtim Post
Ivexington
Richmond College
Washington and Lee
Rleimond
Wright
George
Villa Nova
V. M. TL
Marquette League Opens Season April 27 At Thirteenth Street Grounds
The board of directors met at the National Guard Armory to finalize plans for the coming season. The season will begin April 27, not May, and work has begun on grounds at Thirteenth and D streets northeast with expectations for speedy completion.
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Marquette League
National Guard Armory
Among the Amateurs and Local Team Notes
Amateur league updates show the Atlantic Stars roster led by William Flynn and Hugh Espey with a mix of infielders, outfielders, and two substitutes. Second Decaturs beat Second Hemlons 14 to unknown, while the old St Paul team plans league entry. Eastern High's second team won as well. Also notes headaches caused by October to May colds and a Lamative Bromo Quinine ad offering relief.
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Atlantic Stars
William Flynn
Hugh Espey
James Thomas
Albert Trippler
Magnist Wood
Kadie Reynolds
Esmond Tucker
Fred Brandenberg
Geld
Abner Laknan
Sill
Benny Baker
H Street
Decaturs
Hemlons
St. Paul
Don M. Wilholte
Charlotte
Eastern High School
Hixteem
Ade Dress J. A. Dariphos
Second Street Couth
Is the Washington team stronger than last season
Sporting comment by J Ed Grillo analyzes Cantillon era changes with focus on Washington Nationals. It notes improved outfield balance infield and catching, mentions McBride Wracman as promising, questions about Freeman and Johnson, and that strength will show after opening games. Also covers Trans Wagener publicity and Wagner rumors, debates about two year olds in racing and various college games.
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Washington
Nationals
Cantillon
Warner
Street
Bss
McBride
Wracman
Joe Cassidy
Jerry Freeman
Walter Johnson
Ntillon
Union League Postpones Opening Game and Schedules Season
The Union Baseball League postpones the Washington versus Philadelphia game due to a muddy field. The league announces a 149 game schedule with opening day set for April 25 and ends September 19, as tickets for the season go on sale at Hickman & White.
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Philadelphia
Union League
J. W. Elart
Irwin
Hickman & White
Sporting Goods
Union Baseball League
Dlab
Sties
Philadelph
Reading
Aix
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Wilmington
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Elizabeth
Vigilant to Race Again This Summer Under Iselin
New York reporters confirm the old America's Cup defender Vigilant will be commissioned this summer and raced by William Iselin. The yacht lies ashore at Gardiners Bay, Greenport, Long Island, with fitting-out to begin soon and a mid May launch from the yard.
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William Iselin
New York
iCup
William Fil¢elin
Gardiners Bay
Greenport
Long Island
Tord Dunriven
Sandy Hook
Prep to Meet St John’s Reserves on College Field
Georgetown Prep baseball schedules a 4 pm game against the St John’s College Annapolis reserve nine. The varsity squad is away, so the match moves to the college diamond rather than Prep Field.
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St. John’s
Georgetown
St. John's College
Annapolis
College
Ordered to join regiment at Fort Sam Houston
Capt. Welborn of the Ninth Infantry has been relieved from duty at Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College Starkville and ordered to report to his regiment at Fort Sam Houston Texas. The action stems from a misunderstanding between Capt. Welborn and college officials.
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Welborn
Mississippi State College
Irg . Welborn
Ninth Infantry
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
Starkville
Miss
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Fighters Finish Training For Britt McParland Bout
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco on April 10 reports lightweight Jimmy Britt under 134 pounds and Packey McParland at 1841-1 pounds finished training after a road run. Britt shows good shape, McParland confident he will win, bets rising as odds favor Britt.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Val
Jimmy Britt
Packey McParland
Mission Street Arena
Britt
McFarland
Bloomingdale Athletic Club Cross Country Meet Promises Strong Field
Arrangements are complete for the first annual Bloomingdale Athletic Club cross-country run set for this afternoon from the end of the Fourteenth street car line at 2 oclock. The event draws more than sixty entrants from eleven schools clubs and colleges including Elphinstone and McDonough of the Cross-country Lab Baltimore as scratch men. The four and one eighth mile course will test the contestants in what organizers expect to be the best contested race yet held in Washington.
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Tay
Fim
Henning
Kwiul
Spencer Wells
Bloomingdale Athletic Club
Washington
South
Elphinstone and McDonough
Baltimore
Intercity tennis setup links Washington teams with Philadelphia and Baltimore
A Washington intercity tennis plan aligns clubs Chevy Chase Tub Bachelors Lawn Tennis and Le Droit Park for a six player singles and three doubles team from each club. A three member committee will rate and post the all Washington team two weeks before each match with challenges allowed after sanction. Matches arranged include May 2 and May 9 between Bachelors and Le Droit Park, with Baltimore visiting June 13 and Philadelphia first up. Also reported Birmingham scout cruiser turned over to Navy. Commander Burns T Watling to command.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chevy Chase Tub
Bachelors’ Lawn Tennis Club
Bachelors
le Droit Park
Bachelors’ Courts
M Street
Boston
Birmingham
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Mavy Yard
Burns T. Watling
Shortage of Navy Line Officers at Narragansett Bay Station
Newport April 10 Navy line officer shortage is evident at the naval training station in Narragansett Bay with eight line officers for nearly 2000 under instruction. Officers are on duty almost constantly, leaving little time for rest or social duties in Newport.
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Newport
Naval Training Station
Narragansett Bay
Rifle Matches Scheduled Between Midshipmen and Guardsmen
The Navy Department announced three rifle matches for 1908 between Naval Academy cadets and civilian units. On May 4 the National Guard of Maryland will supply officers, May 11 the National Guard of the District of Columbia, and May 18 the Seventy-first Regiment of the New York National Guard. The May 18 contest carries Col. J Hollis Wells trophy for annual competition between the regiment and midshipmen.
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Navy Department
National Guard of
Maryland
National Guard
District of Columbia
New York National Guard
J. Hollis Wells
Graduation Day at Naval Academy June 5
Commencement exercises at Annapolis will honor about 20 students who will complete their courses and go to sea for two years before finishing as midshipmen. Secretary Victor Metcalf will deliver the address and present diplomas to the graduates.
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Naval Academy
Annapolis
Secretary of the Navy
Victor H. Metcalf
Army Officers Boards Set for May 4 1908 Examinations
Boards of officers are appointed to meet May 4 1908 at various U S forts and posts for the preliminary examination of applicants for appointment in the Medical Department of the army. The lists include Majors, Lieutenants and Captains at Fort Jay Fort Riley Jefferson Barracks Fort Leavenworth General Hospital Washington Barracks Fort Oglethorpe Fort Logan Fort Sill Fort Snelling Fort Ros ecrans Fort Wayne Fort Banka Columbus Barracks Fort Des Moines Fort Sam Houston Presidio San Francisco Fort Cayard Mex Fort Sheridan Fort Moultrie Fort McKinley Fort Crook Fort McPherson Fort Wright and others with a board of engineers at Fort Leavenworth. Also noted are treatment orders for officers and leaves of absence for several captains and majors.
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N. Y
Charles Richard
William H. Wilson
Fort Riley
Kans
John M. Daulster
Henry L. Brown
Paul L. Freeman
Jefferson Barracks
Alfred H. Bradley
Robert N. Winn
Junius ©. Gregory
Fort Leavenworth
Edward Champa Carter
Arthur W W. Morse
Horace D. Bloombergh
the General Hospital
Washington Barracks
D. C
Baker K. Ashford
Walter D. Webb
Henry F. Pipes
Fort Oglethorpe
Charles B. Ewing
Frank C. Baker
Fort Logan
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Henry C. Fisher
George H. Scott
Fort Sill
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William F. Lewis
William FE. Vose
George H. R. Gosman
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Thomas S. Hrattan
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Fort Sam Houwston
Tex
Thomas A. Raymond
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Arthur M. Whalsy
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Ogden Rafferty
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Edward L. Munson
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Fort Wright
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M. A. W. Shockley
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Corps of Engineers
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Corpen
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Winfeld Warper
Seventeenth Infantry
James B. Jackson
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William Lassiter
Third Field Artillery
Hot Springs
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Army and Navy
Orders to Naval Officers for duty and transfers
A lengthy Navy orders list details Lieut. Com. H. C. Kuenzil duty on Birmingham and board assignment. It lists Lieut. Com. L. McNamee at General Electric works, Schenectady, and Lieut. Com. C. B. Bookwalter being commissioned as lieutenant commander from December 6, 1907. Also included are appointments, retirements, resignations, and duties for Acting Assistant Surgeons J. A. Blello and F. P. W. Ifough, hospital assignments, and naval yard movements of E. J. Stalnaker and T. F. Ruhm. Further entries note Marine Corps lieutenant appointments, Cavite duties, hospital transfers, ship arrivals and departures, and a Seattle stay extension for the battleship fleet affecting itinerary dates.
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Navy
A. G. Kavanaugh
J. E. Page
R. Morgan
J. A. Blello
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United States Naval Proving Grounds
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Cavite
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