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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
4
A long-winded update from a era of bowling enthusiasm notes that bowling centers grow in prestige while other sports shift in status. The piece highlights Washington’s position as a leading bowling hub and references key figures like Meyers and Pabst, with mentions of tournaments, associations, and civic interest surrounding the bowling scene.
W Fitzgerald elected assistant manager for Georgetown University football next season after a meeting at Gas ton Elalgesterdas. rivals included r ules O'Conor Jr. and Pitzgeralds only opponent. Absence of several varsity players delayed captain selection. candidates included Stuart, Pallen, and McNulty.
Local sports chatter suggests Johnny Waves will meet Italian Dorando again after Waves failed to finish within reach in their first race. Flynn, an old Olympic Marathon winner associate, predicts Waves can regain glory if given another chance. Dorando previously beat Waves as Waves recovers from a tough run in New York and Washington circles.
A private meeting at the Hotel Victoria gathered Eastern League and American Association clubs to press for higher league classification and changed drafting rules with a claim to more say in national decisions. Leaders including John O’Brien and Henry J. Killilea outlined plans as multiple sessions with the National Commission loom this week.
Special to The Washington Post. Dec. 6. George Tebeau, owner of the Kansas City and Louisville clubs, reportedly offers the Kansas City plant to Clark Griffith for a bit over 25 dollars. If Tebeau sells, he may buy the Buffalo club, with baseball men asserting ongoing negotiations and the Buffalo owner having notified Tebeau two weeks earlier.
Local bowling card lists matches across several leagues tonight at Royal Alleys and Palace Alleys. Teams include Church League West Minster, Commercial Duckpin at Palais Royals, War Palace alleys, Fat Men Potomaca, Spurroughs, Foundry Independents, Navy Yard Miscellane ous, Railway Mechanical vs Southern, and Calvary West Washington.
Tebeau asked for an option and secured it with a December 1 deadline. He recently sold the Denver Western League club and aims to enter the Eastern swim, offering his Lowavite club to Griffith for 35000. His push to Buffalo stems from a belief the city will join a new master league.
Georgetown varsity, led by Captain Rice, defeated the Corcoran Cadets 45 to 29 in a fast, hard fought game. First half tied at 11 each before Georgetown pulled away in the second half with strong play from Rice and Collinsworth while Corcoran’s Coleman, Kinglsey, and Crown offered late resistance.
Georgetown begins its first interclass basketball tournament with the freshmen defeating the sophomores by 11 to 9 in two 13 minute halves. Kingsley and Cogan starred for the freshmen while Ashe stood out for the sophomores.
New York December 7 1909 10000 spectators watch the sixteenth annual six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Old stars like Rutt Star Downey Logan Walthour Root Georget Dupre compete against newcomers Brocco Labrousse Faber Lafourcade and others from France Italy and Australia in a brutal endurance event with revised rules promising the hardest race since 1899.
A Boston report notes Verwelde, Harvard star fullback, entered professional status after a reception gift and Harvard Athletic Association review. Arthur Duffey, sprinter, accepted purses from Lawrence friends amid similar eligibility concerns. Chicago sports chatter hints at forthcoming pennant decisions.
Moses & Sons quint top the Commercial Duckpin League by a wide margin. Kann Sons & Co and Parker Bridget tied for second as Washington Tobacco and Woodward & Lothrop chase closely. G Bradly of Moses & Sons leads individuals with 96.8. L Bradley and L Thomas press at 94.7 and 94.8 respectively.
Noted referee and promoter Lust was in the city on business. Hurst, an umpire and promoter, comments on spitball abolition and rule changes. He predicts Johnson may beat Burns, noting Johnson’s reach and cleverness could trouble Burns. name ambiguity remains a factor.
Michigan coach Yost selects an All-American line with Scarlett of Pennsylvan ia at end and Hollenbeck of Sunk at tackle. Tibbett of Princeton is quarterback and Coy of Yale at end, with Penn and Harvard strong as contenders. Selection relies on expert views from an Eastern trip and personal knowledge of the players.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Walker of this city sailed last Wednesday on their yacht Iowa bound for Florida, with Inland waters to Beaufort N C and Atlantic cruising to Charleston Savannah Fernandina Jacksonville St Augustine Palm Beach and Miami. Accompanying guests include Mr and Mrs David Pelton Moore Miss Gertrude M Martin Mrs John Howard Wilkins and son. The 66 by 67 foot vessel carries eight sleeping places, a two man crew, gas cooking, a 21 2 Kilo Watt dynamo and a 3 horsepower gas engine. The yacht expects 10 mph, with daily legs of up to 50 miles for a series of easy stages.
The column notes a dog fight canceled due to a dog’s illness and details a planned match between Messie Schoefield and Bowser against Brands, with White Demon owned by J R Wilcox. It mentions Schoefield kennels backing Dick at 26 pounds, and police rules. also references film rights, pay for trainers, and officials for next year.
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