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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
26
A sprawling draft on athletic policy addresses Mertz and Mertz Co. at 906 F Street and involves George V Washington Prep, the New York legislature, and state tracks. The document debates if athletics should continue, faculty input, and potential reforms, noting funding, governance, and the risk of race track betting influencing college sports.
Phillies and Athletics arrange a seven game interleague spring series starting April 3 with Connolly umpiring. Phillies to host four games, schedule set for April 3 5 9 12 17 19 and 24 at Philadelphia grounds and Athletics grounds. Managers debated dates but settled on a compromise to run seven games beginning in early April.
Michigan declines to participate in the June outdoor track meet as the Wolverines withdraw from the Intercollegiate Conference after the athletic reforms debate. Alumni and conference officials question the move while noting Michigan could enter if it chose, signaling a public snub and potential impact on preparations.
A Cornell distance runner is reported deficient in studies and unavailable for competition. The loss comes as the track team endures a fifth setback in three weeks, with Witte and Lemon appointed to the rectorate and Golpitts being dropped from the squad.
Exeter athlete Arnaud Muiseey suffered a dangerous head injury during a horizontal bar exercise at Philips East Academy games. Attempting a giant swing, he slipped and fell, was unconscious, then rushed to hospital in critical condition. James Frath Harry Vardon and JTE Taster declined to compete in the United States Open Golf Championship.
Tom Williams wins the professional wrestling title by scoring two straight falls over Nick Ross at the open tournament held at the National Guard Armory Gymnasium. The event showcased several good bouts, with Williams delivering impressive moves and pins in multiple rounds, and a potential match against Andy Smyth being discussed for Baltimore.
Ralph Glaze, star pitcher for the Boston Americans, has signed to coach the Colorado School of Mines football team at Garden City next fall. He plans to start duties mid September if manager McGuire allows an early departure from the Red Sox. At Dartmouth he earned fame as a football end and was named among the All American picks of that era. His brother Top Blaze starred as Dartmouth quarterback and later captain in the team that beat Harvard. Columbia defeated Princeton 47 to 13 in basketball on November 12.
McCahey drives Barner’s gelding with early speed but loses in the stretch. Tea Leaf powers past to win the second event after a hard stretch run, with Barner fading to a distant second.
New Orleans February 12 The Mississippi Selling Stakes topped the program at the Fair Grounds with notable speed and upset results. Widened by laps and strong finishes, Al Muller and Hasty Agnes led a field including Marble, Belle of Iroquois, and One to Watch as contenders battled for the purse and placings.
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous proper names and terms such as Jerigator Warden and Pasadena Lens, with scattered terms like Oakland and Raleigh. The readable content resembles an unordered roster of people, places, and possible titles, offering no coherent event or narrative.
Indianapolis Pin Knights lead in strategies and Cruzoe makes a 660 for three games. Detroit teams bowl well, surpassing 2700 total. Three rule changes adopt a union label.
Special to The Washington Port-Cinewnnati reports Washington contingent acquitted themselves with credit in the bowling tournament against Indianapolis teams. Crnsoe posted a strong singles score, while Derratt teams posted solid totals. Indianapolis held several top spots. Committee proceedings moved to revise scoring rules and tournament duties, with amendments debated and sent back for revision.
A strong field of high jumpers and shot putters is set for the indoor games in Convention Hall, featuring top contenders from University of Penns Ivan, University of Virginia, Baltimore Athletic Club, Mercersburg Academy, The Giants Club, and Loyola High School. Sheridan and McGrath lead in weight events, with Sapp and Ganster engaged in a fierce scholastic weight contest. Ticket sales run through Saturday afternoon.
A crooked OCR summary notes upset results at Santa with only one favorite winning. Outsiders captured three races and two were second choices. Horses such as Shriner's Tie, Wexford, and Fur furhings featured, with detailed race listings and odds scattered through the excerpt.
In a six furlong selling, Byron fy (Gilbert) 2a to 2 won by a narrow margin over Altair 93 (Charboneau) to 1 with Rose Cherm 104 (globes) in close pursuit. The Englishman remained in range but could not overtake the winner.
Vivid race card summary with multiple horses and handlers listed. Pins include Pinole 80 to 1 second Ornate 6 to 2 third Time Haslet Opulent Toll Hox Tow Hayward Caronix Tellary also ran. Sixth race Pinole Handicap Bucolis 9 to 2 won Pajarotta 9 to 10 ascend, Seven Full 1610.1 third Time 10847 Deutschland. Senator Warner and Blue Heron also ran.
Vanderbilt will play two more games than last year with a September opener and a Thanksgiving Eve game. The trip list includes Ann Arbor on October 31 to face Michigan and a November 21 game against Washington University of St Louis. Ohio State comes to Nashville in November for a first-time meeting.
Miss Marie Wagner of Hamilton Grange Lawn Tennis Club defeats Mrs Frederick Schmitz of London in straight sets 6 1 6 2 to win the women’s national indoor lawn tennis championship. American players dominate, with Mia Wipouch and Wise E Moore advancing in earlier rounds. consolation goes to Miss Clara Cassel of England after losses to Miss Moore.
Washingtons display rare form to win three games from Mannes Doings among local bowlers as Orientals take third place in the standings, with Bank Clerks slipping behind.
A compact roll lists HG Av Braysham Marvin 213 204 Morris Treasury 2340-201 Collins Washington 202 198 Brown Orientals 213 193 Tenly General Office 193 Fugitt Foundry 203 165 DUCKPINS Leving Union Central 720 104 Spurrough Eurekas 101 99 as a gauge of scores or standings among diverse entities.
Sporting editor lauds Cantillon and manager for improving Washington baseball. He argues Cantillon’s leadership has produced fast play, teamwork, and potential success in nationals, noting strong fan support and recent improvements over last season.
The Georgetown University pitchers reported for their annual workout in Ryan Gym led by Captain Sima. Diamond Mort Montgomery and Cannautes Tor tac pitched well as the squad prepared indoors due to weather. Montgomers aims to become a catcher with limited bat experience while Echenroce and other staff members expect a strong spring.
Spermite Th Vahag om Past Phiadipha Feb 17 Bris dant who has been a substitute on the athletic team for several years has been set to New Orleans. Lord refuses to go and wired Chairman Herrmann asking for his release. If waived by others, he may secure a melt right handed user and 9 gent fieder, but his lack of work on leaves kept him from a regular place. Mackeniently has a youngster in view for the utility role next season.
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