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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
8
Sporting editor J Ed Grillo analyzes the Pac system and football strategy, examining players, training, and reader questions. The piece discusses team preparation, potential personnel changes, and the outlook for upcoming matches with comments on fan expectations.
Philadelphia will host the first intercity amateur boxing tournament between Boston and Philadelphia clubs in January at the Athletic Club of Philadelphia. A. J. Drexel, noted Philadelphia society figure, plans for two fighters from each class to advance to championships and possibly meet teams from New York, Washington, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. Organizers aim to elevate boxing by featuring top amateurs and pitting city winners against eastern rivals and possibly a western team.
National baseball commission to decide if club owner Dovey can terminate an ironclad contract with player Joan Kelley. Kelley claims $5,500 salary for next year. Dovey counters Kelley underperforms and was terminated for business reasons. Commission ruling expected, may impact ten-day release clause in future contracts.
An outsiders sweep unfolds at the Oakland Track as Booger Red, Jean ne D Arc, Smiley Corbett, Pajarella, Spooner, and Trois Temps fall to a victorious outsider in the Todd Handicap Antiracing League event.
William A Wood chief secretary of New South Wales said the Burns Johnson bout last Saturday showed brutal boxing to be a danger to the sport. Authorities may amend laws to curb high stake pugilism and prevent further contests in Sydney to avoid a repeat of the scandal.
Claude Rossman announces retirement from baseball citing a salary dispute with Detroit management as the trigger. He resigns as keeper of the Pastime Club at Philmont New York and says he will take a job as a high school tutor in Tukwatewa Minnesota. The move ends his Detroit link and hints at a possible return to Petriot baseball drifting into the beyond.
Sper to Tae Washington Bort Philadelphia December The interelun squash Tacquet championship series of Watches starts next week. Interest in squash has grown across Philadelphia and the United States as the championship tournament is held here this year. Teams from Washington New York Baltimore and Detroit have sent entries to be announced next Monday. W L Freeland of Germantown Cricket Club won last year against all comers including Washington and Baltimore. The Washington Backet Club secretary says their team will be stronger than that year in Philadelphia.
Bolan cites Richmond and Roanoke area clubs as backing a league meeting in Roanoke for a president election. Jake Wells faces opposition again after a prior bid to retire was blocked, with Wells’ name kept in contention amid hopes of a change in leadership.
In Pinehurst North Carolina December 30 R J W Gwaltney of Essecola Country Club Wilmington N C defeated R J E Sproule of Royal Portrush Club Ireland 2 up to win the finals. Capt BR Parrott US Army won the consolation 1 up over C B Hudson Rochester Country Club The second division trophy went to T S Fuller Ardsleys and the third division to T Keating Lenox Mass Gwaltney also won the final matchup 2 up over Sproule.
Georgetown plans a fall match with the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburg. Alumni in the Smoky City show strong interest and a Georgetown committee has sent a letter to promote the game between the two universities. Over 20 Georgetown graduates reside in Pittsburg and nearby, boosting hopes for a favorable arrangement.
At Oakland, off day vibes marked by outsiders sweeping turf honors. Egotist led a long priced debut, Booger Red won the Todd Handicap in a tight stretch duel with Smiley Corbett. Jockeys, suspensions, and racing legislation dominated updates from a carnival of speed.
Contest closes February 14 1909 and a similar prize will be awarded to each typing contestant. Enter by mail or messenger to Bowling Contest Editor in Foster Washington.
Eiseman Bros. and Straus Bros. advertise deep discounts on men and youths black and fancy suits. Regular stock sacrificed at one third off, with a range of Straus Bros. suits from 13.50 to 40.00. Sale promotes substantial price cuts across many sizes and styles.
Five races listed with horses and weights. Result highlights include Exchequer winning at six furlongs in 1:15. Time figures and placings for second and third shown, plus multiple runners in each race.
Orbicular wins the Santa Anita six and a half furlong handicap by a head over favorite Meelick. Meelick led early with other notable runners including First Rach and Second Race winner Whidden. Multiple races at Santa Anita include Fifth and Sixth events with Archibalds, Adriuehe, and King James among noted entrants.
In Savannah Ga on December 30 cloudy weather limited crowd at Thunderbolt track. The feature saw Risk win both races with Crowley up in 1:12 for 6 1/2 furlongs and again 1:14 2 4 for 1 1/16 furlongs with Goines aboard. Other results list Dolly Briltan winning fourth race, Auspicious claiming second, Tusk taking a five and one half furlong race, and Springfrog and St Abe among early winners with Risk as standout performer.
A jumble of proper nouns and aliases appears in the Easter edition, listing numerous individuals and place names such as Jane Bwilt Grande Dame Lady Irma Lawton Wiggins Lee Rose Chetinch Hasty Agnes Arcourt Skye The Bear Oakland El Phcare Sootloore Adena Darlington Gene Russell Brookleat The Vicar Sempron Werden Yell Charles Green and Cloud Tight, with mention of The 7 otikie Post as the publication Real Easter medium and Washington context.
In New York the University of Pennsylvania sealed the James L. Rice trophy by winning their third semifinal round in the triangular college chess league. Penn totaled six straight wins to lead, with Hughes defeating Perkins and Whitaker defeating Freeman, while Talvis of Cornell drew with McCoy of Brown. Cornell and Brown trailed with unfinished final scores.
St Louis Browns star pitcher Rube Yell plans to show versatility as a football hero for an all star St Louis eleven facing Eckersall’s Chicago team at the Coliseum on New Year’s Day. He asked coach Eddie Cochems for permission to play Friday and was accepted. He brings pro experience to strengthen the lineup.
Detailed day of horse racing results listing multiple races with numerous horse names, jockeys, and odds across first six races. Includes selling and claiming events, horse entries like Light Knight and Belle Thorpe, and assorted stakes with varied payouts, reflecting a busy program from a historical race meet.
Eiker again tops the Royal checkpin tournament by four pins over Weekerly. Last night’s scores list players such as Yates, Meggett, Bee, Reeves, and Meyers across the Columbia Duckpin and other leagues. Totals show close pin counts with 924 to 980 in the department and 421 to 447 in the last lanes.
Special to The Washington reports plans to build a 190 000 racing plant near New Buffalo Michigan with Camp of the Michigan Breeders Association as authority. The track aims to rival California courses and be the fastest in America with Gov. Warner said to support the project. Announcement
Charles Goodacre demonstrated cue skill as he defeated Percy Chambers 100 to 75 in a 100 point ride bet at the National Hotel. A large local crowd witnessed the tightly contested game with a late long run by Goodacre securing the victory.
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