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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
9
Washington struggles as leaders in fielding positions with Kittredge as third catcher and Stahl fourth among first basemen. Carr Lajoie Lowe and Davis pace the infield, with notable standings across the roster.
The article describes Parker Bridget certificates as store money for gloves or hats. Buyers purchase certificates of a set amount, recipients choose items to fit their preference and size, preventing unsuitable gifts.
Chicago edition notes Cap Anson has accepted a $10000 check for 130 shares of the Chicago League Club stock. The article recalls his early dividends from the baseball stock once given by A G Spalding and mentions Col Hart’s prior dividend refusal. Charles W Murphy bought Hart's 870 shares to gain control of 1000 shares and settled with Anson.
Washington looks to join the first division next year if the A A U stays hands off. Noyes notes the Nationals may develop a new third baseman as Townsend’s loss stings. Hulswitz discharged after pendicitis surgery in Columbus. Clancys All American team returns from Cuba after eight losses in ten games. Reda training at Hot Springs to train on a race track. Army Navy games set the stage for winter championships. Stahl may tour California for players, delaying plans. Hitt nicknamed Wad Dell of the Pacific coast as he weighs boost or jab. Magnates to decide on 154 game season as NL and the two leagues debate. Dave Foltz announces a wall street shingle as he moves into law.
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports Kid Breln the Philadelphia fighter trains in East Baltimore ahead of a fifteen round bout with Kid Sullivan of Washington at Germania Maonnerchor Hall next Friday. Stein's daily workouts include long runs, sparring with local youths, and road work, with his right hand wing noted as a key weapon. Sullivan also trains in the Capital City, and a boxing challenge from Sailor Bill Baker invites middleweights from Washington and Baltimore to meet at 142 pounds, preferably against Sullivan or Tommy Lowe.
The rules committee on a December 10 adjourned after adopting a general pledge to curb brutality. They heard varied proposals from experts including Prof. Wine, Paul J. Dashiel, Walter Camp, Alonzo A. Stagg, and L M Denns, proposing longer or multiple scrimmage distances, extra officials, disqualification rules, and offense defense position changes.
A Naval Academy official says Navy will likely prefer Philadelphia for future Army Navy games due to travel concerns. New York and Washington are seen as unlikely. Princeton is ruled out. Decisions await Navy Athletic Association discussions in January.
Philadelphia reports that the Vesper Boat Club plans to send another crew to Henley in England for the Grand Challenge Cup next year. A Monday meeting will organize the crew amid internal disputes over last summer’s arrangements and expenditures.
A Washington project to build a mile long speedway in Potomac Park is inaugurated led by the Road Drivers and Riders' Association. Col. Symons and Gen. McKenzie secure park space, funding, and rules while Col. McDermott funds finishing touches. The track will allow controlled speed contests behind carts and sulkies with safety rules and directions for one way traffic after noon.
Georgetown's post season meeting moved to Gaston Hall to award varsity initials and elect an assistant manager. Manager Harry Hannigan reported the year closed with a small surplus after meeting expenses despite no Virginia game funds, with several players earning letters and McGowan and Morton granted them for near misses. Edward Fitzgerald was chosen as assistant manager, with McCann to be manager next year. the Blue and Gray endured a tough schedule and only two wins in nine games, yet anticipation grows for a stronger next season as most regulars will return.
Special to The Washington roat Carlisle Pa Dec 10 Paul Jones Davis of Newport News Va has been elected president of the Dickinson Athletic Association and was re elected captain of the football team He is also baseball captain Davis at Pittsburg this year kicked a goal from the 38 yard line the record for the season A tenant which is quickly dispossessed by Dr Kings New Discovery is a Cough or Cold adc and All druggists
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