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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1910
Page
8
Cleveland and Philadelphia reports outline the Cleveland club under president Charles L. Somers optimistic about a strong year, planning Alexandria spring arrival lists, pitcher shifts, and a potential reshuffle of Deane Koestner and other players. Also notes new police boxing rules enforcing stoppage by the club physician at the National Athletic Club in Philadelphia.
Cleveland December 26 Bill Schardt the Cleveland boy sold from Milwaukee to Brooklyn failed to smile at a 1600 dollar National League season offer. Schardt was Milwaukee s top pitcher last season and among the three best in the American Association rivaled by Kater and Tom Hughes. He would have drawn 2000 from the Brewers to stay. A model young man with clean habits he shared iron man honors with Stony McGlynn in the American Association and has not signed his Brooklyn contract.
In Portland on December 2 the annual Multnomah Athletic Club river swim saw Lewis Thomas win in 1 minute 2.95 seconds. David Welch, also of Multnomah, took second and H Ware of Vancouver BC finished third among thirty three competitors. An immense crowd observed the event.
In Pittsburg on December 26, Battling Nelson and Owen Moran discussed titles and future plans. Nelson said he will quit the stage soon and seek outdoor work on a California ranch then attempt private workouts to beat Moran and Wolgast. Moran reported a $15,000 Moran Wolgast London purse offered by Hugh McIntosh. Wolgast declined such a purse for a London fight.
South African sprinter Jack Donaldson posted a fast 96-8 seconds in a professional 100 yard dash at Johannesburg, but R E Walker stumbled at the start ending Walker’s bid while Donaldson’s effort neared the world record.
The piece reviews National and American League umpiring plans, noting players like Jack Sheridan, Connolly, O’Loughlin, Evans, Egan, Dineen, Perrine, and potential additions under President Johnson. It also covers boxing match outcomes abroad, Langford Burns, and the fate of former fighters McGovern and Daley amid a busy baseball off-season.
Chicago announces no South training for the Giants as Charles A. Comiskey states the White Sox will train at Mineral Wells Texas. Except for Sunday games with Fort Worth and Dallas, no return-route plan is given. The two clubs may split into squads for exhibitions traveling mainly through the Mississippi valley and southern Midwest. Cubs warming up at West Baden then New Orleans with preparations similar to prior years.
Memphis December 26 two Chicago and Newcastle fighters failed to claim a title shot advancing a plans to meet Carl Morris of Oklahoma. The eight round draw drew little damage with Morris watching from ringside and commenting on the bout. Neither Barry nor Ross showed clear advantage as the first Tennessee heavyweight match in nearly twenty years ended evenly.
Australian heavyweight Billy Lang overwhelmed California’s Jack Burns at the Olympia in London. Referee Eugene Corri stopped the twelfth round as Burns was repeatedly knocked down and unable to continue. Lang, recently brought from Australia by Hugh McIntosh, delivered a decisive upset to a large crowd.
Louisville dispatch reports the Kentucky State racing commission will meet in Lexington to consider Latonia and Lexington tracks requesting a raise from 6 to 7 percent in their deduction from pari mutuel and auction pools. Latonia and Lexington must justify the increase with their books while the commission weighs longer races and higher stake features and purses.
A lengthy listing details entries and weights for today’s races across seven divisions. The card includes 4 furlongs to 7 furlongs events for 2-year-olds to open-age handicaps with numerous horses such as Selings-your-oids Athanie Uncle Jim Red Eric and Saint Daniel leading entries, plus many others across selling and claiming stakes.
Billy Papke loses to Dave Smith in the tenth round by disqualification for fouling. Referee warned Papke several times before the decision. Smith, the Australian middleweight champion, would likely have won if the bout continued. Papke cites poor health from climate as a factor before heading home. A large holiday crowd attended the event.
In front of a holiday throng at Oakland, Spellbound won the Christmas handicap, setting two new track records for 1 1/4 miles with a time of 2:03 2-5. Archibald guided Spellbound as he overtook Belfast midrace and repelled Chester Krum to the finish. Bubbling Water could not concede the weight as Arasee and others followed. a seven-horse field contested the day’s main event along with other races and suspensions in the program.
Jacksonville racing card reports seven races with multiple purses from 400 to 600 dollars. Winners include Maudenor, Mindenette, Bob R. and Elizabethan, with noted placements by Tippy, Stoneman, Ardii, Omicron and Cherokee Rote among others across six furlongs to 11-15 miles events. Time figures and running names reflect a lively program.
Chicago heavyweight champion Jack Johnson leaves for Milwaukee to begin a two week theater engagement and then tours the United States for nearly a year to April before heading to Europe for six months. Local fighter Charles Cutler says he would meet Carl Morris to challenge Johnson and negotiations have begun for a three week clash.
Des Moines reports Jesse Reimer signs to wrestle George Hackenschmidt in Omaha on January 8 with a plan to throw Reimer twice in an hour. Hackenschmidt and Yusseff Heussian set to meet in Dallas in a best two of three falls catch-as-catch-can. In Bristol Hackenschmidt defeats Carre Achmed in two straight falls, first in 37 minutes, second in 10. Conlon Forbes Chicago card plans set for signing articles. Hackenschmidt also defeats Dr Ben Roller in Boston two straight falls, first in 1 hour 7 minutes 20 seconds, second in 15 minutes 28 seconds.
Representatives of the Bataan mines gather in Amoy China to arrange a market for Philippine coal, competing with Japanese and Indochina supplies. The group includes Dutch Rock and various named figures as they push for new buyers and favorable terms amid regional trade tensions.
Five furlong fire race won by Friar at 20 to 1 with Canape second and Lady Stalwart third. Time 1 00 1 5. Other runners Ed Withers and Agility also noted. Second race one mile won by Acumen with Misprison second and Lester third. Time 1 40 1 5. Third race six furlongs won by Gena Wood at 20 to 1 with Beauman second and Hilord third. Time 1 13. Fifth race five and a half furlongs won by Butter Bull at 2 to 1 with Commendation second and Pit-a-Pat third. Time 1 07 2 5. Sixth race one mile won by Bob Lynch with Noon second and Ramon Carona third. Time 1 38 3 5. Other runners Lucky Mose and Harlem Mat noted.
In Madison on December 28 the student body rails at Athletic Director G W Ehler for not recommending Coach Barry to renew his post for football and baseball. Barry leaves Wisconsin at year’s end with students’ good wishes, while alumni threaten backlash if Ehler fails to align with the policy. Barry, from Brown, may transfer to Notre Dame.
The New York registration committee of the Amateur Athletic Union vows to curb athletes who wear abbreviated costumes at local meets. Although strict enforcement is unlikely, runners must keep pants within two inches of the knee and sleeves should match Olympic and English standards. Some locals prefer minimal coverings, drawing criticism for shirts resembling suspenders and lacking proper quarter sleeves.
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