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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
14
A fan notes Barrett has had several chances and failed but Io is in perfect trim again. Another supporter praises Milan and urges a salary raise, calling him locals' only outfield star.
Sam Lang, a Virginia League standout, is named manager of the Wilt team as the season approaches. The report notes Lang’s prior hitting prowess and outlines upcoming commitments and roster plans amid a busy regional sports landscape.
A bill advancing track related measures passed the Senate amid confusion and garbled wording. The text indicates that possession of gambling paraphernalia may serve as prima facie evidence of violation, with references to various officials and dates, though specifics are unclear.
New York authorities believe an unidentified negro body found in a morgue may be Roscoe Johnson brother of “Sack” Johnson a noted heavyweight boxer. The body was taken to a New York hospital for identification amid unclear circumstances. Basketball game between Georgetown Prep and Hisiness High School was postponed yesterday due to unspecified reasons.
Cincinnati Feb 2 The national baseball commission reinstates Hat HH Chase and Jacob Wehner with fines of 200 and 150 respectively. Chase faced issue over a 1908 contract with the New York American League club and link to an outlaw California State League team. Wehner, tied to Cincinnati and later New York National League clubs, faced penalties for failing to report and playing with ineligible clubs. Both must pay fines before eligibility for organized baseball clubs.
Boxing contests at Fort Myer and Washington Barracks were canceled due to strict District 45 boxing rules. The planned exhibition aimed to show the value of the new physical training program introduced by Mr. Sixsmith across military posts, including boxing as a key element.
L Frank Goten, the world champion wrestler, has arrived from Europe aboard the steamship Deutschland. He says he will soon face Mahmout, the Turkish grappler, in a match at the Chicago Coliseum for ten thousand dollars.
The Hopkins A C elected a manager and captain for the upcoming baseball season. Sheehy was tapped to again lead the nine, with Drane chosen as manager. Crane anticipates a successful campaign and has arranged several games against Georgetown Junior Preps Friends School Western High School Juniors Eastern High School Juniors Gonzaga Preps Preston School Army and Navy Preps and Episcopal High School. In Washington, betting on Shrubb Longboat began in earnest at local resorts with Shrubb the favorite at 7 to 6 while Longboat drew less support due to late wagers from Indian backers.
A jumble of mixed names and terms appears in the early listing with figures like Ocean Queen and Colonel Bronston among varied entities. The readable items hint at participants, places, and publications but lack coherent context or outcomes.
In San Francisco February 3, Rezon, a Griffin cast-off recently acquired by F. D. Weir for a modest price, scored a decisive victory in the juvenile feature at Oakland. Despite slick track conditions the program’s late results favored The Perr, Fordello, and Swimsaw among short-priced favorites. Fordello led a bold plunge and narrowly defeated Road horse Celtector Jessup over the Futurity distance as other races showcased Bazil, Gypsy King, and Dargin among notable winners and contenders.
In Los Angeles results, six races listed with Prieze winning the first at six and a hat furlongs. Flying Squirrel takes the second at three and a half furlongs. Rialto wins the third at six furlongs. Far Wort claims the Reunion handicap at seven furlongs in the fourth. Miss Sain wins the joint Brink purse at one mile in the fifth. Our New Home purse finishes with Clem winning the sixth at mite and an eighth.
The report lists winners and odds from Tampa and Oakland racing cards. Notable wins include Momentum in Tampa with Burne up at 2 to 1, Roseburg 11 and Jeannette M in Tampa, and Gypsy King with 6 to 1 odds in Oakland. Reformation led with 2 to 1 in the seventh race, time 1.08 1-3.
The racing page notes multiple race results at Tampa. First race winner Momentum with 4 to 3 odds, second place Yurwtui, third Time Ronaldo and others. Second race won by Eldar at even money, with Battle Axe and Miss Parigord among runners. Third race saw Oriental Queer win at 19 to 1, with Dawn’s Lew and Polar Star close behind. Fourth and sixth races report Roseburg and Melange as leading horses with multiple contenders in the field.
J A Luttrells company and other firms shift personnel on trips through Maryland Virginia and West Virginia to speed shipments for Pullman Maxwell and Tolman autos. Henry B Toy travels to Washington for a dinner. Taft era auto service promises momentum. Maxwell owners form a national club with 349 members. Local sales include Buick models to Capt Tucker and Lieut Stanley. Electric vehicles like the Babcock Victoria and Woods models are highlighted for simplicity and low upkeep.
Columbia defeats Georgetown 23 to 1 in a hard fought gymnasium game. Melitzer shines with a sensational dribble and Kiendl and Melitzer lead Columbia’s surge as Georgetown struggles with shooting and fouls.
The Washington Post reports Yale has hired Ed Walsh to lead the boxmen in the upcoming season. Walsh says Yale's pitching staff, including Roce Van Vleick Lippitt and Merritt, is fast and in good shape. He criticizes Chicago for salary offers and hints he will not sign unless paid $7,000. Walsh doubts Fielder Jones returns as manager and backs Bill Sullivan as potential successor.
Pittsburg Pa Feb 3 Elmer B Shaner secretary and manager of the Interstate Association for the Encouragement of Trap Shooting announced tonight the official shooting averages for 1908 There are over 7000 names on the list covering trap shooters in all parts of the United States Here are the first twelve professionals and amateurs.
The Washington Post reports Yale arranged a two mile intercollegiate row with the University of Pennsylvania for Saturday April 10. Yale offered to travel to Philadelphia and torow on the Schuylkill if needed, with the final course to be decided and not necessarily the American Heater route. President John Perrin of Yale navy announced the plan as an Easter rowing innovation.
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