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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
28
A cluttered report reviews foreign fighters in pursuit of a championship, names several boxers and managers, and discusses potential replacements and organizational tensions. The piece weaves in news of interviews, realignments, and roster changes affecting baseball and boxing figures, with speculative notes on leadership and talent.
Departmental League reports Treasury wins as Spaeth tops Westminster. J. McBride, Burton, and O'Neill push notable plays. St. John's and Royal lineups show strength. Duckpin scores highlight Rich's Sons and Hageman in a busy bowling day with varied events across leagues.
Aperle to the Washtuston Lose. Toledo club officials and Armour discuss Clarke’s possible move to Baltimore. Armour denies official reports but notes Clarke would need freedom from Armour to manage Baltimore. Clarke’s return to Toledo this summer seems unlikely, though he has many supporters who wish him success in his new field. Linke praised as Toledo’s most popular captain amid last season’s close race.
Scarcity of spring training grounds in the Brothers States prompts talks for purchase of land near a baseball park. Detroit Theers seek a ground on lease or purchase to establish a private facility, with Pittsburgh club holding the only available lot. Detroit has faced training space shortages for years.
New York February 6 Tom Longboat Indian long distance runner faces suspension by the Amateur Athletic Union He plans to appeal to the union committee for reinstatement to compete in the London games next summer His confusion with union rules has prompted the move as he seeks a return to eligibility with the Canadian Olympic team selection at stake.
An ad touts Ayer s Hair Vigor as a dandruff remedy and hair strengthener. It mocks competing options and suggests use for bald spots and scalp treatment, noting the product does not color hair and provides a formula with each bottle.
Lens proves an easy winner in the sprint handicap while Donna, heavily backed, rexes sixth in the sixth event. Prohibitive favorites go to the post at 1 to 5.
The card lists multiple race results from New Orleans and Oakland. Estella, Anantes, 5 Toy Boy, Sea Swell, Lens, Donna, Besterlfing, Aunt Polly, Hampass, Lucky Lad, Preen, Uncle Henry, Mary F., Emily M., On Parate, Tawansentha, Shenandoah, Maxtress, Treasure Seeker among others, with various placements and times like 9 to 6, 7 to 10, and 47 to 10.
Special to The Washington Post New Orleans February races show Cella stable dominance as Sea Swell and Marie Abe finish first and second in the Premier stakes with Intervene third. Heavy rain created a blinding storm, while Leng wins the sprint handicap with Donna proving the favorite’s weakness.
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia coach Finneran visited the indoor track training in Philadelphia and praised Mike Murphy’s squad including Cartmell Hasking Yaytor and Plumley. He said Carey at Annapolis can run 10 yards in 4.3 seconds and aims to pair him with the other fast men this season.
The Jockey Club and the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association will approve Maryland Jockey Club's license and dates for a Pimlico spring meeting in Baltimore. President Manley has been in New York for talks on correcting course defects to meet racing rules for both field and fiat courses.
In Oakland California on February 5 Jockey A Walsh was severely injured after Blanche C fell in the fourth Emeryville race, Eduardo tripping and Walsh struck by hoofs. Reported chaotic card includes multiple races with erratic OCR text noting winners such as Emily M and Modena among others.
A fragmentary notice from The Post offers a special edition with the first ten pictures of Lt Educational Contest. Copies may be obtained at the office for a fee.
Santa Anita hosted the Preen s Handicap where Treen ridden by Parney Schreiber won the one and a half furlongs handicap by a narrow margin over Early Tide and Botanist. Other races listed include a first race with Mitler favored and placed, a second race with Haripaas and Madeline Mustrace, and a third event won by Lucke Tua with Kickfell Helle among the trailing runners.
Reduction sale at AUERBACH store on H Street featuring jackets and sweater coats priced at 2, 2.58 and 3 dollars with promotions including a row item at 1.50. Limited details readable but indicates grading up to 39 items and familiar reductions.
Distinctive Parker-Bridget garments offered at reduced prices. Prices listed include $12 to $50 ranges with sale figures showing substantial discounts. Contact details and exact item counts are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
The notice lists multiple race results with horses and jockeys, including Alms and Early Tide, plus finishes and odds for each heat. It names runners such as Montebank Louise Witzebbons Corrigan Escamado Slipparr Giovanni Balerio Bliver Skin and Don Hart, along with others like Preen and Uncle Henry in subsequent races.
Jimmy Casey will manage the Montreal team next season under a deal ratified at a special Eastern League meeting held at the Hotel Victoria. The sale, arranged by Frank J. Farrell and a Baltimore-Newark syndicate, aims to form a company with $50,000 in cash by April 15. Delegates reported Casey’s release was secured from Jersey City, and Newark owner George T. Stallings denied using the Newark franchise as a farm for another club. The schedule will include 14 games per club and the season opens April 25 in cities including Jersey City and Baltimore.
Julius Finn, New York State champion, gave a Rice gambit exhibit at the Washington Chess Club testing the method. He faced twenty two Washington amateurs on twelve boards, playing blindfolded, with mixed results including several wins and a few losses and draws.
Carroll Institute's reorganized basketball team defeated the Corcoran Cadets 2 to 8 in a well played game. Sullivan and Mel Carty stood out for Carroll while Giovanni and Cassassa excelled for Corcoran. Final lineup and referee noted with 20 minute halves.
Boston February report that Penn faces no major opposition for hosting the big Intercollegiate track meet at Franklin Field next May. Syracuse Trainer Thomas F Keane announced his school would not apply to compete this year citing an unfinished gym and a track not yet suited to peak times. He projected Syracuse would host the event after completing a new $400 000 gymnasium to attract future college athletes.
In Los Angeles Nelson vs Unholz ends with controversy over who deserved the win. Unholz posted 1000 guarantee for a rematch while 7000 onlookers watched a fight many felt Nelson failed to show peak form. Analysts say Anholz outclassed Nelson and may rise as a top lightweight.
More than 100 entries already pocket the Federal indoor games as universities clubs and schools prepare to contest the Pennsylvania alumni trophy cup. Participants include University of Pennsylvania Virginia Georgetown Catholic University St Johns Annapolis George Washington Maryland and many prep schools plus New York Athletic Club and other city clubs. Trials for the All-Washington two mile relay and final two mile and one mile team tryouts will be held Monday night with entries closing tomorrow night.
A miscellany of sports notes from 1908 highlights humor about hockey in Chicago and shinny play, jokes about athletes and managers, and brief updates on boxing, wrestling, swimming, and baseball figures. Ty Cobb and Tommy Burns receive light commentary while predictions loom for the 1908 American League race.
The Pollock Drayage Company won the ash removal contract for small apartment buses and residences, awarded yesterday on the recommendation of John T. Twohey, superintendent of the District Street Cleaning Department. Twohey, back at work after illness, cited concerns about potential lack of funds influencing his hesitation.
The 92 member Eighth Street Temple congregation plans a reunion service tomorrow evening to rededicate the rebuilt house of worship. Dr. Abraham Simon will preach on Self-consecration and Rev. Samuel Greene of Calvary Baptist will also speak, with thanks to Calvary for support. The rebuilt temple features a new interior color scheme and a vote of thanks will honor the construction committee and contributors.
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