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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
30
Obscure text reveals names and roles for a college basketball team and track men, with unclear OCR fragments. The item notes selections for a captaincy and leadership positions, mentioning forward roles and prep for upcoming events. Further readable details are limited by garbled OCR.
Fragmentary notes mention May fight involving Hugo Kelly and Stanlex with plans to rail against a foe to defend light heavyweight title. References to Los Angeles, agreements, and a manager suggest boxing event developments and possible banns. Other lines hint at Ketchel, Baron, Papke, and coast travel for a third bout.
The National Trotting Association concluded a four day session with sanctions against F J Richardson of Coldwater. Evidence showed his horse Ast o started as Brown Axe under another name. a fraud alleged to prejudice trotting interests. The board upheld penalties and noted other cases including suspensions and reinstatements across several affiliates.
Special to The Washington Post reports President Ban Johnson of the American League pushing a crusade against World Series betting and aiming to cut admission prices next year. Chicago dispatch notes owners want fair pricing, while Son of Davey and Lowe seek Cincinnati job amid gossip on Dahlen and manager changes.
The ad touts Parker-Bridget suits and overcoats at $18 as superior to competing garments priced at $20, $22.50, or higher. It claims unmatched fit and style, with the largest showing yet at $18, and notes exclusive styles ranging from conservative to extreme to satisfy all tastes. It asserts superiority over any price under $20, $22.50, or $25.
Mauretania, an outsider, wins the coveted handicap race after a long sustained drive in the stretch. An extraordinary victory marks a notable day for local turf betting and racing clubs despite rain impacting favored contenders.
Heavy rain left Oakland track a mud bowl as favorites faltered while Mauretania captured the fourth handicap for two year olds at seven furlongs. Keogh rode two winners, with Upton, Burnett, Scoville, and Kirschbaum also among the victors as stewards reviewed a ride.
A fragmented OCR shows names such as Sarauines Ware Megazne Lotus Fae and Bridgay ste Colua among many others with no clear event, date, or outcome. The unreadable text resembles a roster or entry list for a race or meet, offering no verifiable facts.
Police allow a quiet winter boxing event at the New York clubhouse with seven bouts including a 10 round contest between Frankie Wadden and Harry Jerns. The card runs smoothly with no knockouts and no police interference, signaling a likely full program and disciplined events to come.
A fragmented roster lists HG De Myers with commissioners and multiple names and numbers across Westminster Brightwood Foundry Northeastern and other entities. The garbled OCR mentions Duckfins Oberingtons Giants and Grifus wa with various figures, including 204 170 170 127 and 102, suggesting a partial honor roll or club ledger with names and scores.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports the Virginia State League meeting postponed due to a deadlock from last night's election. Leaders expect spring resumption with league schedule adoption and possible president election. Joe Wells currently heads the league and may return, while Charles W Boyer is involved in interim arrangements. Multiple notes mention Eastern League and American Association meetings, broader baseball politics, and various figures and teams in a sweeping, WIB-like sports column.
Rochester reports John Ganzel of the Cincinnati National League club delaying his choice after a conference with Rochester club president Cha pin. Ganzel was purchased by the Hochester team to run the club but may seek Mexico business and will decide after the National Commission and Eastern League meeting in New York next week. President Roosevelt congratulates Harvard coach Haughton on a Yale victory season, but Haughton declines to release the letter. Trotter Robert C. is sold for $12,900 at Lexington to Moore of St Clair Michigan after a Pole Great Zoccon lineage and prior Lexington stake success.
Rumors say Roger Bresnahan could take over as manager of the New York Giants as teams evaluated firing options. Bresnahan, long linked with Chicago and St Louis, reportedly favored a return to managing but faced competing offers and internal friction from several clubs.
A telegram from the states notes the teams will clash in a midseason basketball game at Certer Work. Referee Mr Hughes to officiate. Lub chosen as ropner in a meeting, with plans for a $30.0? gate or fee.
Not worried about Jones as Comiskey says Fielder Jones will arrive in Chicago shortly. He notes officials will be here in due time and Jones will remain a couple of days in Chicago. Bobby Lowe named manager candidate with Detle seen as strong prospect for next season. Princeton beats Crescent Athletic 7 to 2 in hockey.
The report details a poisoning case where a husband followed his wife after she ingested poison, the court noting the wife did not consume all of it, and a later arrest linked to past violence. It also mentions Hauser becoming St John College football captain, and Wilce named Wisconsin football captain, with Wire from Milwaukee named All Western fullback and Wisconsin captain.
Tananana 18 (Teubel) led from 1 to 1m and held off Musgrave 6 to 1 to win the 6 furlong opener. Belle Thorpe 4 to 1 took third as the early betting shifted down to 1b to 5 at post. Other races feature multiple runners including Adoration and Merlingo with various placements across a card that includes selling stakes at diverse distances.
The page lists results from Beaumont races for two year olds through seven year olds. Winners include Trans Torr 115 Verlsun eight to one, Nettle Cartte second, and Gyoex third in the first race. Captain Lytle won the selling race with Dono van second and Pendergast third. Alviso won the 1 1/16 mile third race with Dap Je Gold and Wilson in podium spots. other entries include Nine and Lady Uabland among participants and multiple horses racing with various riders and margins.
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