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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
26
A fragmented sports column by J Ed Grillo analyzes upcoming matchups and players, naming Portman, Cantillon, and Cantillon in play. It references pregame nerves, coaching strategies, and potential shifts in lineup while noting the broader implications for the season.
A spectator taunted a player with a call to appoint Silk alone and claimed he used to be an umpire. The reply referenced E as an umpire and not a four Flusier. The trigger remark came from an unaddressed spectator, leaving Loughlin unable to act, though all cases were reported to headquarters.
Manager R E Shasearringed the schedule for St Johns College baseball for the coming season. The Maryland Intercollegiate League list includes Agricultural and Washington colleges. Football monograms will be awarded to Capt Bosley McAlpin Haover Wilson Quen Hutson Janes John son Ibibl Grove Warfield C L Johnson Melsine lark Blades Butter. The schedule shows games at Annapolis Washington Charlottesville Lexington Winston-Salem Raleigh Chapel Hill Durham Annapolis College Park College Park.
New York racers Der and loam prepared for a 21 mile 38 yard showdown at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Both in prime condition after paid training, the London Olympic track can witness a repeat of past wins as Derando defeated Hayes on the same course, with Floyd MacFarland set to start the six day race.
Warwicks manager John Duggan reports both teams reject a meeting unless a side bet of 800 dollars is made. He notes challengers from East Washington migration rivals have privately proposed a wager, making progress unlikely.
Marmion, star athlete and captain of Emerson Institute teams, transfers to Western School to bolster catching for the creek nine. St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church boys form an athletic association with Edward F. Roberts as president and a slate of officers including W B Dent Lansing Walk Allen Bowlin Roswell Boothby Charles E McAllister and James Berkley as athletic manager.
John H. Hoyle, Cornell boat builder, elected assistant to coach Charles E. Courtney. Hoyle will oversee the freshman crew, replacing Frederick G. Colson who becomes librarian at the State capitol. Northminster beat Peck Chapel 28 to 8 in basketball that night.
In Chicago the race to publish the scalping report accelerates as Harry Pulliam and Ban Johnson urge public release before the weekend. The leaders seek to align the California State League with organized baseball and resolve the matter amid delays caused by a bribery probe involving NL umpires.
An independent quint named the Crescents has organized and aims to play strong local teams this season. Players signaling for spots include Martin Whitney Dodd and Priest with Holmes and Dyer noted as key, and Mount Pleasant alumni. They open tonight against Mount Pleasant in the Fourth Presbyterian Church gym. The probable lineup features Holmes and Dodd as forwards Dyer at center and Martin Whitney as backs. Submit interests to A E Starr 5 Columbia Road NW Washington DC.
Georgetown launches basketball season tomorrow night against Penn State at Convention Hall. The Blue and Gray, led by Captain Fred Rice, return most of last year’s lineup with guards Jerry and John Holliflower and forwards Downey and Schlosser. Penn State, a top Eastern club, meets Georgetown in a historic first athletic contest between the schools, with a future baseball game planned for Georgetown Field next spring. Georgetown also heads to Annapolis Saturday to face Navy in a likely tight match as both teams seek to rebound from prior defeats.
Philadelphia notes Jack Blackburn of Philadelphia defeated Chicago’s Jack Robinson in six fast rounds at the West End Athletic Club. Blackburn dominated from the second round onward, flooring Robinson and landing harder blows while Robinson showed resilience in later rounds.
In Oakland’s seven furlong feature Roseben faded as Davy Johnson's Firestone defeated Handbridge for second by a stretch. Firestone paid 15 to 1 with heavy wagering on Roseben at 1 to 5.1, while Miss Mazzoni was the only other favorite to win as jockey D McCarthy rode four favorites into second. Other races saw Mike A Helm and Gambrinus triumph in close finishes with mixed results for favorites.
The bustling department signals that specific customers are buying men's gifts here, highlighting evident shopper interest in the Men s Furnishings section and the store as a destination for male gift purchases.
Tonight Papke may claim a lightweight title if he defeats Kelly Jeffries and the Italian Owen Moran faces Frankie Neil in a featured bout while referee Ag Ketchel is present. The middleweight champ Will, will not fight in this class again.
Oakland bettors witnessed close finishes led by Sophomore Gilbert at 16 to 4 over Argonaut Upton and Miss Mazzoal McCarthy at 11 to 5. In Los Angeles Des Cruzades Powera edged Duke of Bridgewater Shilling 11 to 10 while Mioe T Bucket Brigade Shilling won 2 to 1.
Boxing card list shows December matches across cities. Notable bouts include Billy Pupke vs Hugo Kelly in Los Angeles on December 15 and Owen Moran vs Frankie Neil in Boston. Other events span December 11 to 19 in cities such as Racine Pittsburg San Francisco Rochester Lancaster and Springfield with several title or intercity bouts.
Special to The Washington Post from New York December 14 says two glove clashes decide tomorrow. Papke faces Kelly in Los Angeles with ref James J. Jeffries. Ketchel refuses to defend his middleweight title. Moran battles Neil in Boston in a bid to secure a shot at Driscoll or Attell, with further plans to box Griffin next week.
Race details list multiple horses with places and times across six furlongs, including Frontenac and Columbia Girl. Entrants cover selling and handicap events, with noted horses such as Well and Catherine F. and a Tropico handicap lineup featuring Pominas Arvl and Jandelson.
Los Angeles Dec. Four favorites were successful at Santa Anita Park today. The fourth race was close and exciting with Bucket Brigade winning after a hard drive. Other races saw winners including Des Crazallos and Alma Dufour with rapid times and strong fields.
Colonial League Manhattana ve is followed by Tu xcimd at Palace alleys. Departmental Lasgue Portation faces Treasury at Palace. Sunday School League Union va Heth any at Royal. Non League Rulers vs Pressvien at Reval. CA League Maynerd v Tob ers at Association. District Duckpin League Capitol Ki hosts Royals at Bowens. Post Duckpin League Indians vs Quillows at Palace alley with 2:15 retake today.
An advertisement promotes Dr Miles Nervine as the best restorative for nerve exhaustion, claiming it renews strength and vigor. It notes the product helps nerves and liver, with Nervine pills as a convenient accompaniment and a money back guarantee if first portiar fails to benefit.
A set of duckpin league results dominates the page with Joe Hardie of the Bureaus posting a 203 game and 193 average, and Harry Waters leading the Fat Men with a 212 high game and 193 average. Spur roughs hosts Lychnobite in a four-team government printing office league opener, while Mount Pleasant battles the Metropolitans in a Sunray School League clash. The page also reports a London-style tri-state league discussion and notes a New Haven boxing draw between Harry Lewis and the Brooklyn challenger, plus a Union Station basketball game ending in a 4 to 4 tie.
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