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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
26
Sporting editor Grillo laments lingering issues in the tennis season as players including Haris, Pereman, and Gliner prepare for upcoming trials. The piece notes fan interest, training efforts by Spud, and the shifting dynamics of the squad amid questions of readiness and selection.
Philadelphia slated hosts will stage the first intercity amateur boxing tournament between Boston Athletic Association members and Philadelphia amateurs at the Athletic Club of Philadelphia in January. The winner becomes intercity champion as planners aim to assemble top class fighters from New York Washington Baltimore and Pittsburgh for later championships.
The national baseball commission will decide if club owner Dovey can terminate an ironclad contract with player Kelley. Kelley seeks $5,500 for next year, claiming the two year deal lacked a ten day release clause. Dovey argues business reasons justified the termination amid a rocky season. The commission is expected to rule in favor of Kelley, signaling lengthened restrictions on release clauses in future contracts.
An Outsider defeats a fast field in the Todd Handi cap Antiracing League event at Oakland Track. Sprinters named Jean ne D arc Smiley Corbett Pajarella Booger Red Spooner and Trois Temps compete but fall short as the upset victory secures the win.
William A Wood New South Wales chief secretary said the Burns Johnson bout in Sydney last Saturday showed brutal and repulsive fighting. Authorities may amend law to curb boxing as a sport and prevent further Burns Johnson bouts in Sydney due to low character displayed by pugilism.
Claude Rossman announced retirement from the Pastime Club amid salary dispute with Detroit management. He will take a coaching position at Tukwatewa High School in Minnesota, leaving Philmont and Detroit without clear immediate plans.
Plans for the Interelun squash championship series unfold with the tournament set to start next week in Philadelphia. Teams from Washington New York Baltimore and Detroit have submitted entries as interest in the sport grows nationwide. W L Freeland of Germantown Cricket Club claimed last year’s title. Washington Bacquet Club predicts a stronger lineup than in prior Philadelphia competition.
Richmond Virginia December 3 The Virginia State League calls a meeting in Roanoke on Saturday to elect a president for the league. Jake Wells is again presented by his supporters who seek to prevent his retirement, while Wells’ defeat is believed likely.
In Pinehurst North Carolina on December 30 R J W Gwaltney of Essecola Country Club Wilmington N C defeats R J E Sproule of Royal Portrush Club Ireland 2 up to win the holiday week sale tournament final. Parrott defeats Hudson 1 up for consolation and Ful ler Ardsleys takes second division with Keating Lenox third division.
Georgetown football to travel to Pittsburgh early next fall to meet the University of Pittsburgh eleven. Alumni in the Smoky City show strong interest and a Georgetown committee has sent a letter to promote a businesslike athletic exchange between the two universities.
Oakland racing yielded outsized upsets as Egotist won at 20 to 1 and Booger Red captured the Todd handicap in a tight stretch duel with Smiley Corbett. Tom Sullivan's Saracinesca faltered, while James Boden arrived with horses from Arcadia and a three day suspension was handed to C Russell. Antiracing League drafts two bills as lawmakers prepare for a race policy showdown next session.
Contest closes February 14 1909 with a similar prize awarded to each styling contestant. Participants should fit out and attend by mail or messenger to Bowling Contest Editor See coordinates Foster Washington.
Sacrificing the regular stock of Eiseman Bros black and fancy suits for men and youths at 33 1 3 percent off regular prices. Straus Bros. offers suits ranging from 13 50 to 40 00 with discounts.
Final race card shows SIXTH RACE outcomes with Tonight Deck winning at odds of 2, Lille Sls second, Beau Man third. Earlier RACES include Alta mor winning at 15 to 1 with Traffic runner-up and Be Brief noting omitted details. Deneen won the FOURTH RACE while Reck stone took the FIRST. Time figures listed for each event.
Orbicular, heavily raced at four to one, wins the Santa Anita Park La Sind a handicap of six and a half furlongs by a head over favorite Meelick. First race details list Sig furlongs with Reformation second and Gaele Walzer third. Second race goes one mile with Whidden’s victory and Third Rail in second. Fourth race Lasenda handicap at six furlongs sees Orbicular prevail over Meelink. Fifth race at one mile features Adoration winning, Orcogna second. Wiorace covers six furlongs with King James taking top honors and Rinite second.
In Savannah Georgia on December 30 cloudy conditions kept attendance low as Risk ridden by Crowley won two races at Thunderbolt track. Risk clocked 1:12 for six furlongs then 1:14 2-4 in the day’s two features with Goines aboard for the latter. Other races saw Dolly Brittan and Auspicious fare well in selling events while Tusk and Springfrog claimed minor placements.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and place hints including Oakland El Phcare Light mums Sootloore Adena Darlington Gene Russell Brookleat The Vicar Akaar Hen Sempron Standover Werden Yell Charles Green Destrous Racontent Cloud Tight The 7 otikie Post.
In New York on December 20 the University of Pennsylvania team clinched the James L. Rice trophy by winning the third semifinal round of the tenth annual triangular college chess league at the Rivera Chess Club. Penn finished with six straight wins, while Cornell and Brown trailed with lower scores after today's results featured Hughes beating Perkins and Whitaker defeating Freeman.
Rube Yell star pitcher for the St. Louis Browns aims to showcase versatility as a football hero in an all star St Louis eleven versus Eckersall's Chicago team at the Coliseum on New Year day. He asked Eddie Cochems for permission to play Friday and was granted. He brings pro experience and is expected to bolster the team’s strength.
A long, OCR garbled racing card lists numerous horses by name across multiple heats. Entries include Autumn Days, El Picato, Yate Tete, Tootlooe, Light Knight, Belle Thorpe, Judge Uroziz, Wicard, Mary Rogers, Selilag, Rose Cherry, May, Berryessa, Palati, Yellowslong, Batricia I, Gene Tausseld, Adena, Burnell, Beockleaf, Told You, Plelad, Lackfoot, Erkersall, Chole Hedrick, Lord Roasington, Melar, Miss May Mondinh, Steal Blue, Long Boil, My Fei, Sampromi, Hampion Beauty, Ak-Sur-Ben, Cruste, Rhinark, Military Man, Trust, Sopho more, Warden Yell, Mrs. O’Farrell, Stindaver, Giapa, Dangerous Girl, Transimute, Jim Gaffney, Lady Drummond, Racontaur, Bernardo, Grena, Velma, Irma, Woo der, Detector, Hasty Agnes, Husky, Well, Norbit, Lucuilug, Arthur Stilwell, Risk, Sudden Start, Frank Lator, Jigger, Maske, Foxy Grandms, Rexer De Coverly, Abe, Mise Cardigan, Zattre, Ronastur, Frank Lator. Various distances and weights accompany the garbled list.
Reading Weekerly leads with a four-pin margin over Eiker in the Royal checkpin tournament. Scores from Last Night's action show strong totals across departments and leagues, with notable performances by Reeves Meiggs and Outlaws in the Duckpin division. Totals list multiple bowlers and team results across the COLUMBIA and DUCKPIN leagues.
Special to The Washington reports that plans are laid for a 100000 track and a 190000 racing plant at a site near New Buffalo Michigan. J Camp, president of the Michigan Breeders Association, says construction will begin soon and the track aims to rival California as the fastest in America with Gov Warner reportedly supportive.
Charles Goodacre dominated a 100 point pool game against Percy Chambers at the National Hotel for a $100 ride bet. A large local crowd watched as Goodacre built a lead and then sealed victory with a lengthy run. Final score 100 to 75.
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