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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
8
A chaotic draft reports debate over athletics at George V Washington Prep. The article cites Mertz and Mertz Co and state officials discussing whether athletic programs should continue and how faculty and associations influence decisions. It notes legislative doubts about race track betting's effect and describes potential school actions and reactions among students and staff.
Phillies and Athletics arrange an interleague spring series of seven games. Connolly to umpire. First game set for April 3 with four contests at Philadelphia grounds and three at Athletics venues. Both managers agreed after debates over game count and start dates. April 2 or 3 proposed as opener.
Michigan faces a likely withdrawal from the Intercollegiate conference June outdoor meet after the track committee decision. Alumni and college men agree the Wolverines cannot compete under current conference rules, casting doubt on their June participation.
Cornell University suffers a major track setback as distance runner Willgoose is ruled deficient in studies and fails to complete last year’s coursework. The loss marks the university’s fifth after three weeks, with Witte and Lemon named in the rectorate and Golpitts dropped.
Exeter athlete Arnaud Muiseey suffered a critical injury after a giant swing on the horizontal bar, slipping and hitting the floor during a Philips Easter Academy event. He was taken to hospital in critical condition, with details released on February 1. Local golf champion Arnaud Muiseey and other British titleholders declined invitations to the United States Open.
Tom Williams defeats Nick Ross twice to claim the professional bout title at the Washington Amateur Wrestling Open held at the National Guard Armory Gym. The event featured several sharp matches with Williams’s strong technique and multiple decisive falls, including a dramatic finish in the late rounds.
Ralph Glaze of the Boston Americans pitching staff has signed to coach the Colorado School of Mines football team at Garden City next fall. He will begin duties mid September if Manager McGuire grants leave. At Dartmouth Glaze was a noted football end and was considered for All American. His brother Top Blaze was Dartmouth quarterback and captain last fall. Columbia defeated Princeton 4 to 13 in basketball on November 12.
McCahey rides Barner in a fast pace but loses in the final surge. Tea Leaf Maker or Tea Leaf secures second in a hard driving stretch, with Muller's contender weakening late.
New Orleans February report highlights racing show at the Fair Grounds with top inner stakes. Al Muller’s three year old mare Hasty Agnes and Mane Maralion led early, but Upset winner Triad Light failed to deliver. Bright Boy and Belle of Iroquois also prominent.
A compressed listing of many proper nouns follows in a rapid sequence featuring names such as Jerigator Warden Swing Financier Bobbin Around Parone The Bear and Pasadena Lens with assorted aliases and titles. It reads like a fragmented roster or directory snippet with no clear event or action.
Indiana bowling news notes the Pin Knights posting strong team efforts in Indianapolis. Crusoe achieves a notable individual score of 660 across three games, with two Detroit teams delivering solid bowling results. The season features three rule changes aimed at using a union label.
Special to The Washington Port Chronicle reports Washington bowler teams excelling in a city bowling tournament against Indianapolis entrants. Crone with a strong singles score and two-man teams from Fort Wayne and St. Louis led the field as Indianapolans trailed closely. committee actions update rules on entry, prizes, and official duties for the congress tournament season.
A strong field of high jumpers and shot putters gathers for the in indoor meet at Convention Hall on 84 orders. Notable entrants include University of Virginia and Penn State contenders, with rivals from Mercersburg Academy and Baltimore clubs. Ticket sales continue through Saturday afternoon.
In a crowded Santa Anita card, only one favorite won across the races. Outsiders captured three events with second choices also prospering while several top picks faltered. notable outcomes included winners in the Maiden and Sprint events and several longshots highlit by strong performances from horses like Swinmaries and Vindicta Querin.
Six furlongs selling Byron fy ridden by Gilbert won by a tight margin over Altair and Rose Cher ry Import, a mainline finish as the Eng lishman closed all the way but could not overtake. Also listing results for Altair 93 Rose Cherm 104 and other local entrants with times.
A scrambled racecard fragment lists several races with horses and odds. Names include Pinole 35 Gilbert 80 to 1 second, Ornate 103 Kliach baum 6 to 2 third, Opulent Toll Hox Tow Hayward Caronix Tellary also ran, plus Sixth Race entries Pinole 9 to 2 won and Pajarotta 4 Rice 9 to 10 ascend. Other horses and bettors appear, but details are fragmentary and portions are garbled.
The 1908 Vander bilt football slate grows to two more games than last year with a September opener and a Thanksgiving weekend clash. An Oct 31 Michigan game in Ann Arbor and a Nov 21 trip to St Louis to face Washington University mark the notable road tests, plus Ohio State arrives on November. The schedule includes Nashville dates and a first-time opponent Ohio State University Columbus.
Miss Marie Wagner, representing Hamilton Grange Lawn Tennis Club, defeated Mrs Frederick Schmitz of London in straight sets, 6 1 6 2, to win the women's national indoor lawn tennis championship. Other results note Mia Wipouch and Wise E Moore headline sessions. Cassel of England took the consolation title after early singles exits.
Washingtons Display Rare Form and Win Three Games from Mannes Doings Among Local Bowlers.
Readout lists workers with departmental affiliations and scores from a long year end tally. Notable names include Braysham Marvin Morris Collins Brown Tenly Fugitt and Leving Union Central Spurrough Eurekas, with figures such as 213 204 2340-201 202 198 193 203 165 720 104 and 101 99.
Sporting editor endorses Cantillon as manager and credits him for effort to win Nationals. Reader notes fast play last fall and asserts Cantillon improved team effort, ball handling, and youth acumen, urging patience for Cantillon’s full season.
The Georgetown University baseball team held its annual workout in Ryan Gym after practice at the university. Players Devne, Gallaher, Montgomery, and Echenroce reported, with Capt Sima guiding drills and aiming for strong outdoor conditioning as weather allows.
In a confused report Lord, a substitute outfielder on the athletic team for several years, has been set to New Orleans. He declines to go and has wired Chairman Herrmann of the Radioral Commission seeking his release. If other clubs waive claims, he could face Team 19 though.
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