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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
8
A troubled baseball matter involving Hal Chase tops the agenda as ban Johnson may speak to the case this Saturday. The article notes Chase’s contract dispute and possible future with the American team, with predictions of a decision soon after.
At a recent meeting the Dartmouth football squad appointed four coaches with distinct roles. WoW Lillard of St Louis was named field coach, to be joined by William J Randall, Turner, and Gilman along with others to assist and oversee the program.
Arch bishop Sweatman objected to Tom Longboat's marriage but baptism in Chicago was deemed orthodox. The ceremony occurred at Church of the Ascension with Rev Creegan officiating. Attendants included Miss Lapretta Maracle, Miss Elsie Clause, and relatives from Tyendinaga. A reception at Massey Hall followed, a Longboat testimonial concert raised funds, and a $39 gift from Hugh Graham of Montreal was received.
A large field from Baltimore Philadelphia New Haven and Virginia will compete in a New Year cross-country run starting at the Washington Monument grounds. Washington YMCA leads with eleven entries followed by Johns Hopkins six with several colleges and YMCA clubs represented. Prominent teams include George Washington University Yale and Washington and Lee with participants listed from press and athletic clubs and universities. The start line and meeting point are at the Fifteenth Street entrance and YMC A building before the start. Raw entries list many individual runners and clubs from multiple states.
Washington baseball club reports the most prosperous season in its history after declaring a 15 percent dividend and bolstering its reserve fund. Purchases of Freeman McBride Street Ungland, and an Altizer Falkenberg swap for 10 000 cash balanced gains from drafts and sales. Speculation on ground improvements, possible new players, and managerial moves fill forthcoming season talk as Hal Chase and other trades stir the National League.
The Washington Post reports a boxing authority in a December talk with John J. Mack claims “Sandy” Ferguson could defeat Jack Johnson. Mack praises Ferguson’s skill, notes he has not yet received credit, and plans to wire him a challenge after a chat. Wilkes-Barre news notes the Wilkes-Barre Barte baseball team sale to James Monks, George I Stegmaier, and William J Clymer.
A fragment notes a contest tied to February 14 1809 with awards mailed by messenger to Bowlma Rho Washington Post in Washington. The readable text hints at a historic contest and distribution method via postal service, mentioning Washington and a postal context. Entities include February 14 1809, Bowlma, Rho, Washington Post, Washington.
Chapultepec and Lady Irma set fast times with new marks, while Glorio lowers a world record. W R Brandt’s horse clocks six furlongs in 1 11. Carman Dooley fight under investigation after a recent race.
At Santa Anita Park two new world records were posted. Chapultepec carried 112 pounds to win six furlongs in 1:01 1/5, beating Gloria's prior mark, while Lady Toma, a two year old, ran six furlongs in 1:06 1/3, surpassing Colloquy's time. Spirits high as track officials also fined Carman and others in a selling race dispute.
In Savannah Georgia on December 28 a Thunderbolt race meet drew about 1000 spectators. The program featured five races with Sudden Start edging Auspicious in the first, Miss Cordigay winning the second for 7-year-olds, Sudden Start taking the third, Deyla claiming the fourth, and Maske and Faces prevailing in the fifth selling race for three-year-olds and up.
Oakland observers witnessed a dramatic upset at Emeryville where 52 pound jockey Robert Harrington rode Em and Em to a stunning 80 to 1 victory over Miss May Bowdish and Phi Igoe. The crowd roared as Harrington, the lightest rider present, claimed his first win amid a huge ovation, with owner James Coffey noting Harrington’s determination and drive in the final stretch. Walter Miller faced a three day suspension for crossing in front of Gar.
Ready to wear garments with the elegance of made to measure offered at half the price. Full dress suits from 35 to 55 dollars and tuxedo suits 25 to 50 dollars. Full dress vests 2 50 to 8 dollars. Full dress trousers 6 to 12 dollars. Prince Albert coats and vests 25 to 45 dollars. Head to Foot Outfitters Ninth and the Avenue.
The First Race Futurity Course ends with gelling times led by De nee at 162 John Cation and Dovalta second. Second event shows SAngo oaut leading at 110 Upton with Fiment 106 Bux tom second. Third race Sail Kinney 111 Mentry wins over Gypsy King 412 Miller. Fourth race Gargantua 109 Taplin wins ahead of Derring ton 112 Miller. Fifth race Jem 198 Harrington wins against Misa May Beowlish 107 Van Dysen. Sixth race Twilight Queen 33 Russel captures victory with Dasirous second.
The Young Men's Christian Association team defeated Princeton 55 to 34 in a rapid, foul-filled game. Gubbard, Croghan, Meese, and Veeder starred for the visitors as Yale substitutes traded baskets, while Princeton struggled with their goal shooting and defense throughout the tense second half.
The page lists multiple race entries with horses and handlers such as Aitress Capt John Hampass and Fanatic Chassex W Hodges, various odds per horse, and farrier notes. It also notes a separate chess event where the University of Pennsylvania won the Rice Chess Club trophy in the opening round in New York on December 28.
Washington-born runner Jack Carpenter announces retirement after controversy that split American and English athletic bodies. He will not compete again, citing focus on his father's business and plans with George Washington University track team upset by his decision.
Bowling circles resume after a Christmas break with the GP O league back last night. Foundry posted the best individual game 96 and best set 2854 while several bowlers exceeded 200 in six games. Rowan led with top scores, Herbert tallied strong averages despite imperfect figures.
The Jeffries Athletic Club in Los Angeles announces a heavyweight match between the Kaufmann Barry winner and Dr. B F Roller of Seattle for January 26. It will be a four round bout with half the receipts to the boxer, seven percent to the winner, and twenty five percent to the loser. Roller will consider the bout settled if Kaufmann and Berry win. A $1000 side bet was posted by Dr Roller.
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