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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
8
The article outlines a sporting commentary by J Ed Grillo focusing on youth players, potential who will vie for positions, and what the upcoming season may reveal for the team. Mentions players like Portman and Cantillon, and references to coaching, practice, and early signs from scrimmages.
A spectator taunted a referee with a jibe about Silk and umpiring past roles. The reply pointed to a former umpire and a boast about not being a fouler, but the question came from an unrelated spectator and no action could be taken. The incidents were reported to headquarters.
Schedule sets spring and summer games for St Johns College baseball with opponents including Virginia Seminary Annapolis Catholic University and Virginia Military Institute. Football monogram winners listed capt Bosley McAlpin Haover Wilson Quen Hutson James Johns Ibibl Grove Warfield and others receive honors.
New York hosts a dramatic 21 mile 38 yard marathon with runners Der and loam primed for prime condition. The race unfolds on the London Olympic track where past champions Derando and John J. Hayes competed, Floyd MacFarland among the starters.
Warwicks manager John Duggan reports all attempts to arrange a football match with Engineer have failed. Engineer refuses to meet unless a side bet of 800 dollars is made. The Warwick team has been privately challenged by rivals in East Washington, the Vigrants, and Duggan notes the seriousness of their proposition.
Western gains Marmion the star Emerson Institute athlete and captain and manager of track and baseball. He will strengthen Western’s catching, improving a past two season weakness as Marmion joins Western School for the coming season. St Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church forms an athletic association. Edward Roberts elected president and W B Dent vice president. Lansing Walk second vice president. Allen Bowlin secretary. Roswell Boothby corresponding secretary. Charles McAllister treasurer. James Berkley athletic manager.
In Ithaca New York on December 14 John H Hoyle Cornell boat builder was elected assistant to coach Charles E Courtney He will lead the freshman crew replacing Frederick G Colson who moved to a librarian post at the State Capitol Northminster defeated Peck Chapel in basketball that night
Chicago dispatch says Pulliam and Johnson urge revealing the National Commission finding on the scalping scandal tied to the Detroit Chicago world series. They press Herrmann to publish the report at once as ties with the Pacific Coast League seek to organize the California State League. delays blamed on a bribery probe of umpires.
A new independent quint named the Crescents forms from high school and athletic club stars. Prospects include Martin Whitney Dodd and Priest with Holmes Dyer and Mount Pleasant ties. They open tonight at Fourth Presbyterian Church gym, Northwest Washington with a 143 pound average, seeking local teams to compete.
Georgetown opens its basketball season at Convention Hall against Penn State, with a veteran Blue and Gray lineup led by Capt. Fred Rice and guards Jerry and John Holliflower. The game marks a first athletic meeting with Penn State and tests Georgetown’s bid for the Southern title as Navy looms next.
Philadelphia reports Jack Blackburn of Philadelphia defeated Jack Robinson of Chicago in six fast rounds. Blackburn controlled the windup, flooring Robinson in the second and dominating each round from the start. Robinson showed grit but could not dent Blackburn’s heavy blows as the Windy City fighter took the last round and secured the decision.
In a dramatic Oakland meeting Firestone ridden by Thomas H. Williams defeated Roseben at seven furlongs. Firestone, rising from odds of 15 to 1, overtook Handbridge in the stretch as Roseben failed to display earlier form. Jockey D McCarthy rode four favorites to second, including Mike Mazoni, while Miss Mazzoni won another race amid heavy betting.
The bustling Men’s Furnishings Department shows that particular customers are buying gifts there, indicating high demand for men’s apparel and accessories. The remark points to steady shopper interest and a thriving department amid the store’s busy activity.
The article notes Papke may claim a title if he defeats the Italian Owen Moran in the Moran bout. It also states that Will, referee Ag Ketchel, will not fight again in that class.
In Oakland sophomore Gilbert drives 16 to 4 over Argonaut Upton and Miss Mazzoal 11 to 5 over Firestone Gilbert guides Billy Bowlegs 7 to 1 Twilight Queen 13 to 6. In Los Angeles Des Cruzades Powera wins 11 to 10 against Duke of Bridgewater Shiling 3 to 2, Pal Harris. Mioe T Bucket Brigade Shilling 2 to 1 over Goldway Shilling. Director Martin at 1 to 1.
A packed slate lists Billy Pupke versus Hugo Kelly in Los Angeles and Owen Moran against Frankie Neil in Boston. Dec 16 features Tommy Gullivan versus Jimmy McNeil in Lithite Rock Arkansas and Frankie Connelly against Dusty Miller in Racine Wisconsin. Also listed are Cleveland versus Pittsburgh, Langford versus Flynn in San Francisco, and other bouts in Rochester Lancaster Springfield and Kansas City with Clipper facing Frankey Connelly.
A twosome of decisive glove bouts looms for tomorrow night with championship implications. Papke faces Italian-American Hugo Kelly in Los Angeles under James J. Jeffries as referee, while Owen Moran meets Frankie Neil in Boston in a 12 round bout with Moran eyeing a title shot against Driscoll or Attell. Moran is scheduled to box Charley Griffin in Boston next week.
The pages list racing entries and results with horses like Direct or 112 and Frontenac, Powers, and O'Toole in six furlongs and longer events. It includes mile and seven yard selling races, handicap tallies, and multiple runners such as Sir Brillar Berrymaid and Haenael with odds, weights, and finishing notes.
Four favorites won at Santa Anita today led by Bucket Brigade in the fourth race after a hard drive. The program listed early races with winners such as Des Crazallos and Coalie, plus relatives of notable horses in the field.
Colonial League Manhattana and Palace alleys host several matches including Lasgue Portation against Treasury and Sunday School League Union versus He th any. M CA League Maynerd faces Tob ers at Association alleys, while District Duckpin League Capitol Ki hosts Royals and Bowen's. Post Duckpin League Indians meet Quillows at Palace alley with a 2 15 p m start.
Nervous weakness and irritability described as nerve exhaustion call for Dr Miles Nervine. The ad claims Nervine renews strength and vigor and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. It notes accompanying pills as a Nervine accessory and cites Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
The Sailors hold first in the Bureaus standings despite dropping one game, with Joe Hardie of the Bureaus crediting a 203 game and 193 average. Harry Waters led the Fat Men with a 212 high game and 193 average, aiding wins in the Floriats matches. A new Lychnobite duckpin league started at Spurroofs Yard with four government printing office teams, playing Mondays.
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