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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
8
Local ad highlights a $30 suit or overcoat offered for $20 in a bold display. The terse line emphasizes a price cut and urges readers to take advantage quickly. The message resembles a clipped newspaper classified snippet.
Officers for the life team and club were elected at the convocation of Business High. James Dulin is president with Paul Schmidt as vice president James Keane secretary and Walter Rath treasurer. The list of registered members includes many students and many more are expected as the contest nears. Stenographers aim to defend the company cup won last year and seek other trophies.
Plans emerged for both Georgetown and George Washington to present a motion at their upcoming athletic council meetings to resume relations and renew intercollegiate competition. Reported talks aim to reestablish friendly sport ties and revive funding as both schools face tight budgets. A Georgetown student said the feud over last year’s football field incident could be set aside if GW apologizes for the car ried signs, clearing the way for a new season.
White Sox manager Jones expected to arrive in Chicago this week for scouting a pitcher. Comiskey aims to buy a top hurler, with up to $10 000 discussed. Jones and Comiskey plan training trip to California and league-wide player search.
A National Bowling Association board of review held sessions amid testimony on alleged illegal practices. Decisions include expelling Groff and Fennell for starting pacers, placing Peter Balta sixth in the American Trotting Derby, and fines for changing race times. Other disciplinary actions target various owners, drivers, and drugging allegations, with ongoing sessions and pending considerations.
The Parker Bridget line markets garments under the P B Co label as superior ready-to-wear. It claims masterful artistry, high standards, and exclusive fabrics, producing suits and overcoats that surpass rivals in style and value at any price.
Michigan coach Yost arrived from Philadelphia and other eastern cities after his team was trounced by By reuse. He discussed potential management of an electric rail company and possible relocation to Chatimaveye. He expected to decide after assessing the situation whether to reside there permanently.
At Santa Anita Park the favored horses did not yield big profits for bettors as three were odds on. Enfield led the early prices at 3 to 1 and Lee Hamsgn at 7 to 1. the program notes multiple selling races with various runners and results across six events including races for selling maidens and handicap bouts.
The Post lists race results with winners including St Aulaive in the first race at 1 1/2 furlongs, George Biaitoy eanorRsteond in the second, Trey et Spades Halifax in the third, Wor oy Reve burg Ramble in the fourth, and Ron ty Water Color Soft Shingle in the fifth. Times are given as 109, 14a, 128 4-6, and 149 post. No advertising charge for the results.
Virginia sports brief outlines Advent Athletic Club track team under John Marlow aiming to recruit top talent like Landvoigi Reaves Westich Seaton and Nesmith. Team plans winter event at the city and a December 27 trip to compete in multiple southern cities with a slate of upcoming games against Washington and Lee Virginia Military Institute and others.
Basketball fans await the whistle of Referee Mughes for a major city matchup. The National Guards, an independent pro league all star team, faces one of Philadelphia's fastest outfits known as the ex Collegiate. Intercollegiate rules permit dribbles and shooting from a dribble, enhancing pace and excitement. Local practice has heightened nerves as Wils leads the season opener. Capt. Edwards has no official involvement with the Guards.
English featherweight claimants Jem Driscoll and Owen Moran may clash in a twenty round bout before London's National Sporting Club. A $7500 purse is reported and both claim England's featherweight title. Moran cites Attell draws to challenge Driscoll while touring the United States under Charley Harvey.
John J McCloshey former St Louis manager and Chicago ball player will manage Milwaukee in 1909. He succeeds Barry McCormick as leader of the American Association club after a deal arranged by Charles S Haven. Jack Cumberland Bobbie Reed and Chic Colston challenge Washington skaters to a 1 3 or 3 mile race.
Freddie Welch the light weight champion insists the limit be 133 pounds at ringside when he leaves Packey Walsh, threatening not to fight in San Francisco or elsewhere. McFarland and manager Harry Gi more acknowledge the ultimatum, but no bout is planned.
Der 3-The sity prosecuting attorney's office warns that those posting speculative forecasts of race results may face enforcement. The ordinance against betting on horse racing was passed by the city council last winter and will be enforced hereafter.
President Johnson will ask the national baseball commission to hold a special Chicago meeting to hear evidence on a ticket selling scandal involving the Chicago Cubs. He cites alleged collusion by Cubs employees and calls for a fair, public hearing before any findings are made.
Beaman comes back to win the fourth race powered by Granny Extinnion on a heavily backed even money lever. The event produced some big winnings as favorites and well played horses proved successful.
Race results from Oakland feature Dorante and Anna May with Beaman and Beaman’s win noted. A long recap covers Dorante as favorite and Anna May’s sixty-first win since season start. Also reports Billy Lander’s first defeat in a Calgary bout to Eddie Herring of Seattle.
Manila Dee 3 Coastwise Sea men union declares a strike over pay. Six large coasting steamers are tied up as sailors demand 100 percent overtime pay and Sunday work compensation on the overtime schedule.
Broken down overwork and nervous strain harm the whole body as nerves must supply organs with strength. Dr Miles' Nervine is said to restore nervous energy and rebuild the system. A testimonials note from Rev J Hersh et al claims a daughter nearly died of nervous prostration but improved after using Nervine, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
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