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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

8

Burns Johnson Kaufman Elberfeld World Series Prices

Sporting commentary by J Ed Grillo discusses Burns and Johnson as top contenders with Kaufman as a challenger, Delaney's influence, and the boxing scene. It shifts to Elberfeld’s high NY salary and the Cleveland club’s financial decisions, then argues for lower World Series admission prices to favor fans, followed by race results at the Hippodrome rink and a district championship skating showcase.

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Durando And Longboat To Meet In Marathon Race

New York dispatch reports Durando and Longboat formally agreed to a Madison Square Garden marathon clash on December 35. Training begins immediately with Longboat following a country road program while Durando remains fit and ready.

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End Season With Victory At Western High Grid Meet

A fragmentary high school football report cites Robeson scoring four touchdowns for Western High, with teammates Orme of Friends Select and Robinson also noted. The play-by-play lists line details and mentions Randolph as head line official and Mecard as an assistant.

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Herrmann Opposes Baseball Rule Change

Special to The Washington Fest Cincinnati Ohio Dec 1 President Garry Herrmann head of the national commission opposes altering the rules to allow a runner from third to score on a hit even if first base runner does not reach second He says umpires cannot manufacture hits and urges owners to coach players on playing the game correctly He warns that changing the rules to appease reformers would burden umpires and threaten the sport’s integrity

Cincinnati Ohio Merkle Garry Herrmann National Commission Giants

League magnates to meet in Richmond for new president

Secretary Gregory of the Virginia State Baseball League will convene a meeting of club owners to elect a new president and fill the vacancy created by former President Jake Wells. The meeting will also decide league cities for the coming season with Danville, Petersburg, and other options under discussion. Charles W. Boyer is expected to be elected president.

Sporiat Washington Ickt Richmond Gregory Virginia State Baseball League Jeg Jake Wells Danville Petersburg Charles W. Boyer

Cardinals' New Manager Named in New York Meeting

In New York next week President Robison will announce the Cardinals new manager. Walter Morris, current shortstop for St Louis, leads the inside track with a Texas and South Atlantic league background and a University of Texas education. Morris has steered teams to three pennants in minor leagues and is praised for leadership potential.

St. Louis New York Stanley Robicon St. Louis Cardinal Walter Morris Mound City Morris University of Texas Texas Robison Cardinals Sebonds

Record Meet At Madison Square Garden Yields Several New Marks

The Irish-American Athletic Club wins the two day Amateur Athletic Union meet at Madison Square Garden. Tom Collins sets a new American record for the five mile run with 25 19 4. Melvin Sheppard wins the 60 yard dash, J J Biller tops in hurdles and Reed, Adams, and others post top marks in weight events and pole vault.

Tom Collins Winged Foot Club Melvin Sheppard Eller New York Bacon J. J. Biller Brooklyn Mercury A. C Mohawk A. C Garnop House A. A Montreal A. A J. A. Bilteck M. CG. A W. G. Adams New York A C. Lawrence Harvard A. A L. Packard A. c FP. W A. Billock Tom Colling W. A. Bailey Y. G. Helen George V. Benhal Drst H. Gisling C. 2. Bacon J. McPnnes M. W._ Sheppard H. Haywood Beeine AL Sedlex Lawrence Harvard University A Adams P. Packani Iriah-American A. C TA. Bliler Brooklys M.C J. J. Biter M. Dwight Princeton University J. Langan Robert Cloughan Musb-American A. C J. F. O'Connell J. Reed Gordonhume A. A. J Fore A. R. Heed Gordon Aad F. Rosenberg Melvin W. Shop J Reid A.C Charley Tacouiriehe Jean Yond H. Gissing Ind York X Pole Vanlt Corbeight C. Vezin Harvard University Fi Id. L. Carr Harvard 4 Jett AL McLeod Sam Liebgold Pastime A. C A. Mann Paxlimo A. C J. F. Crowley A. G Louis Liebgold W. W Coe Bouton A. A Mf UK Py Gilles Sint A Mayer J J. Emott J. J. Wilder Coggins Lakeman Montreal Edwards

Michigan Coach Yost Named Utility Executive

McMinnville Tenn December Fielding H. Yost Michigan football coach has been named rust er and general manager of the Great Falls Water and Power Company, planning to connect middle and east Tennessee towns by rail from Nashville to Chattanooga. The project will use power from Great Falls. It is believed Yost will not return to football.

McMinnville Tenn Fielding HH. Yost Michigan Great Walls Ttver and Power Company Middle

Parker Bridget Garments Offer Distinctive Style Throughout Price Range

Tailors emphasize careful design and fabric choice to deliver individuality in every coat. They highlight distinct modeling and precise making, ensuring modestly priced coats rival pricier lines in fit and finish. The line features hang, wrinkle-free backs, perfect shoulders, close collars, and flat lapels across $15 to $65.

Parker-Bridget

Rube Marquard Seeks Share of $11,000 Sale

Indiana star Rube Marquard, who helped Indianapolis win the pennant last season, is in talks with the local club over his supposed $2,500 share of the $11,000 Giants sale. President Watkins offered $600. Marquard demands $600 plus a three year deal and raises, aiming to join New York in St. Louis in February.

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Anderson Buys Motor Car Big John Makes Worcester Admire

Special to The Washington Post Worcester Mass December 1 Worcester utility fielder on the Chicago American League team shocks town by steering a touring car. He explains savings from baseball and real estate have yet to reach millionaire status but plans to stay fit and dreams of owning a major league team someday.

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Brood Mares Shipped Abroad From Madden Estate

Lexington Kentucky December 1 John B E Madden today shipped two of the choicest brood mares from his Hamburg place to New York and then to France where Madden will set up a breeding plant for thoroughbreds With the mares goes the noted sire Imp Ogden Several mares are by Imp Sandringham brother to King Edward two great sires Persimmona and Diamond Jubilee Next week Madden will send Sir Martin and Fayette two money winners of the past season to England to race

Lexington John BE. Madden Hamburg New York France Madden Imp. Ogden Imp Sandringham Edward Persimmona Diamond Jubilee Martin and Fayette England

Ban on horse-race track racing condemned by A A A

The American Automobile Association at its sixth annual meeting condemned automobile speed events on circular tracks under a mile long built for horse racing and said the association will not support such contests. Membership and club numbers rose, with 29,000 affiliated members from 17,000 previously. Navy basketball hires Leech for the season at Annapolis, first game against the University of Pennsylvania December 12.

Washington Post New York American Automobile Association Leed Navy Annapolis Naval Academy Leech Yates University of Pennsylvania

Sporting Sidelights and Baseball Echoes

A jumbled sports column notes Fielder Jones planning to stay with the Sox next year. It mentions potential Cubs park demolition for an industrial school, mentions McGraw silent on baseball since season end, and reflects on Michigan football and indoor baseball quirks. Addie Joss is highlighted as a great pitcher for Cleveland.

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Chicago Cubs Battle Over Perjury Claims and World Series Prices

Chicago Dec 1 The Cubs president Charlie Murphy rails at Ban Johnson accusing rivals of spite and perjury while distancing club from scalping rumors He says no evidence implicates Cubs staff and that Chance will return to lead the team on a southern training trip He also announces a plan to halve next season's World Series ticket prices to aid fans and cites Johnson’s support for the cut.

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