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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
18
The piece discusses bowling gaining popularity and influence, noting Washington as a strong bowling center and naming figures like Meyers and Gustave Pabst in relation to the sport. It covers organizational meetings, tournament planning, and anticipated participation by Milwaukee and Chicago figures, with references to the American Bowling Congress and main figures in bowling administration.
Georgetown University Athletic Association confirms William Letteral of Troy New Ireland elected as assistant manager of the football team for next season. The captaincy election was postponed due to the absence of several varsity regulars and candidates Stuart, Pallen, and McNulty remain in contention.
Local sports chatter says Johnny Waves will meet Italian rival Dorando again. Flynn, an old Olympic marathoner associate, notes Waves was not fit 26 miles last time and seeks another race to reclaim his laurels. It’s expected Waves may get a chance to turn the tables. Fivan previously lived in New York and Washington, known in town circles.
A major private meeting in New York gathers Eastern League and American Association officials to press for higher classification and drafting rule changes from the National Commission. Representatives from all clubs discuss policy, potential sales, and manager moves amid a week of league sessions and trade expectations.
Special to The Washington Post reports George Tebeau owner of the Kansas City and Louisville clubs has offered his plant to Clark Griffith for a little over 25 dollars. A second bid would send Tebeau to buy the Buffalo club. Baseball men say Tebeau seeks Buffalo and that negotiations are active.
A list of bowling leagues and venues comes into view with matches scheduled for tonight. Churches, businesses, and naval and railway groups are represented at Royal Alleys, Palace Alleys, and Potomac venues. Several teams like Fat Men, Spurroughs, and Foundry compete across districts.
Tebeau asked for an option and received it with December 1 as the due date. He recently sold the Denver Western League club and aims to enter the Eastern swim. He would sell his Lowavite club, offering it to Griffith for 35000, hoping Buffalo joins a new Muaster League.
Georgetown varsity defeats Corcoran Cadets 45 to 29 in a fast hard-fought game. Captain Rice shines for Georgetown with Collinsworth also prominent for the Cadets. scoring details listed with players from both teams and game timing noted as two 20 minute halves.
Georgetown opens its first interclass basketball tourney with freshmen defeating sophomores 11 to 9 in two 13 minute halves. Kingsley and Cogan starred for the freshmen, Ashe shining for the sophomores as the new event runs round robin with juniors and seniors to follow.
New York December 7 Am 10 000 spectators witness the sixteenth annual six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Riders from Germany Holland Denmark France Italy and Australia compete with new names Brocco Labrowsse Waber Lafourcade and Faber among veterans like Rutt Star Downey Logan Walthour Root and Georget. The race promises the hardest fought edition since 1899 with rules reverting to earlier conditions demanding constant effort and no motor pacing or setups.
The Washington Post Boston reports Verwelde star Harvard fullback who last night entered the professional field after a reception in Somerville. A watch and gold football charm were presented to him, funds exceeding the gift cost by neighbors, Harvard Athletic Association to act at a special meeting.
Moses & Sons quint leads the Commercial Duckpin League with strong margins. Kann Sons & Co and Parker Bridget & Co share second place as Washington Tobacco and Woodward & Lothrop close behind. G Bradley of Moses & Sons tops individual averages at 96.8, with L Bradley of Parker and L Thomas of Woodward & Lothrop threatening at 94.7 and 93.6 respectively.
Lust a noted referee and promoter, visits the city on business. Hurst comments on the spitball, saying its abolition changes little. He predicts Johnson has a chance to beat Burns, given Johnsons reach and cleverness, while others debate umpire decisions and names.
Michigan coach Yost announces his All American eleven after reviewing Epstein college teams. Scarlett of Penn State leads the line with Hollenbeck of Penn State on the back row, Tibbett of Princeton at end, and Yale’s Coy at end. He ranks Harvard close behind Penn and notes strong showings from Princeton and Chicago selections.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Walker of this city depart on their yacht Iowa for Florida. They will travel inland waters to Beaufort North Carolina then Atlantic to Charleston Savannah Fernandina Jacksonville St Augustine Palm Beach and Miami. Accompanied by guests they plan many stops for fishing and city visits over the next three to four months aboard a 66 by 67 by 12 and a half foot craft with eight sleeping places and two crew.
A fragment from a 19th century sports page notes dog fighting headlines, with matches planned between Tom and Jerry and between Brands and White Demon, under Police Gazette rules. It mentions kennels of Schoefield and Bowne, Dalton, a $103 forfeit, and Wilcox of Eastman Ga as owner of White Demon. Also cited: Jack Johnson and Tommy Burns photo rights, Taft and O’Brien tidbits, and a tease about Wallie Camp’s All-Years team.
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