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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
14
A sales pitch urges readers to visit the 14th and G Streets location to save money and update wardrobes with new styles in proper weights and fresh patterns. It claims comfort and fit will satisfy and asks readers to consider the matter from all angles.
Jack Johnson promotes a protegee Walter Monahan as a potential heavyweight, plans a Philadelphia bout with Hank Griffin, while a Chicago suit seeks 2175 dollars for storage. Johnson doubles as Santa Claus, pledging 1000 dollars in gifts and plotting a Chicago dinner schedule. Robinson touts Wolgast as a strong champion with Moran’s challenge looming. Packey McFarland teases a lightweight campaign, aiming to win the title by year’s end with a NY bout set for December 19 and future matches across major cities.
Plans are underway at Georgetown for the annual gymnastic meet to be held in Ryan gymnasium before the Christmas recess. Events include a B yard dash and hurdle races for the same distance. A junior division will award a medal to the most proficient youngster in drills emphasized this year by the instructor, with open events for others and expected rivalry between preps and college men. Annapolis lacrosse schedule released with home games on local grounds including Johns Hopkins Cornell Lehigh Harvard and Swarthmore in March and April.
The Mode offers holiday gifts for men including bath robes smoking jackets fancy waistcoats neckwear canes umbrellas Mark Cross leather novelties and gloves. Gift certificates available. English cut suits priced at 25 and 30 dollars.
Boston Nationals schedule a two day stopover in our city as part of their spring preparation. Manager McAleer arranged the arrangement with Washington, aiming for April 7 and 8, with Brooklyn and Philadelphia discussions ongoing. The piece notes Cuba trip dynamics, national league concerns, and comments from Bill Dineen on scouting and management.
New York reports Ed ward G Barrow of Toronto cannot commit to baseball next year as he will promote a business venture in Ireland. There is talk of opposition to President Lynch in the National with Brooklyn Chicago and Philadelphia opposing his 168 games schedule. Hoblon of St Louis may join if the trio challenges. Supporters resist a three or five year term.
Regulars absent as Business High School sections play. Team 36-2 routed 46-2 95 3 with a lone basket, Tae ter team adds points on a free toss and other minor scoring details feature players Bed Goale-Roernatera Jackson Dilland Mantera Wilson and Goldsmith. Referee Mr Holland officiated a 15 minute half.
Gallaudet defeated Business High 40 to 37 at Kendall Green gym. The game featured uneven teamwork and defensive lapses on both sides, with standout play from Gall a et centers Birch for the Collegians and Miller, Hower, Scott, Rathbone, and Dodge for Business.
In San Francisco Tony Faust, the odds on favorite, lost by a head to Dovalta after Archibald eased up late. Garner seized the moment, pushing Dovalta to victory in the final jump. The program notes include results from six races with winners such as Twilight Queen and Billy Myer and mentions multiple stable changes.
Daily racing card lists six races with entries across Futurity, selling and handicap events. Notable entrants include Americus Tay Pay Nab Velsini Green Isle Clyde Herbert Bob Chocolate Eddie Dale Parlor Boy Solck Red Klaw Edna Stewart Dahigrei Young Hello Jim Cafferate Bonla Mise Pscnic Banarella Silver Grin New Capital Tony Faust Col Jack Meltendals Marburg Lotta Creed Alltarec Crew Bikey Diaur drone Big Stick Nebulosus Treasure Sealer and others across six distance classes with weights from 87 to 122.
New York Dec 7 The seven leaders in the six day bicycle race at midnight were Root Moran Pye Walker Lehr Gaullet Fogler Hill Collins Drobach Cameron Calstead and Matten Thomas with 1399 miles 2 laps The MacFarland Clarke and West Demara pair was a lap behind and Butt Stpl two laps further back Folwell Stays at Lafayette Easton Pa Dec 7 Robvert C Folwell of Philadelphia was reelected coach of the Lafayette football team.
Multiple race outcomes list winners and runners for eight events at Pensacola. Notable winners include Dr Hollis's entry in the first race, Ameton and Johnny Wise among others, with times and payouts noted. Other contestants such as Sabo Blend, Outpast, Benfog, Alencon, Cry Baby, Whip Top, Alice, Rebel Queen, Tha Mong, and Thrifty also contested across 6 furlong to 14 mile distances.
Five races report results at Juarez with winners and placers. Boana wins the first at five furlongs with Iwalani second and Count de Org third. Joe Woodsmith takes the six furlong second race, Beyond placing third. Butter Ball wins the five furlong third race, Outfielder and Hesitate follow. Lomond leads the six furlongs fourth, Helmet runner-up, Folly Lavy third. Hidden Hand captures the six furlongs fifth, Foros second, Light Wool third. Sixth race one mile yields Tau er Rice victor with Misprison second and Alma Boy third.
Detroit fears Jim Delahanty will not be ready for spring after a leg injury, delaying plans to use him as second baseman. Management considers Jimmie Williams from Minneapolis as a potential utility hire and may shift O Leary or Kirk into the regular second baseman role if Delahanty remains sidelined.
Georgetown Basketball prepares for morning departure to New York City. Thursday hosts St John’s of Brooklyn, then meets Columbia at their gym. Local five features Kingsley Martin Waldron Capt Schlosser Monarch Heiskell. Hyatt captains Army team at West Point. Cadet Hyatt to graduate 1912. noted pitcher in baseball. Jim Barry to fight Ross in New Orleans on December 18 at West Side Athletic Club.
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