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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
28
A dense sports column discusses J Ed Grillo and Pulliam amid talk of trades and contracts. It notes key figures like Wallace and Goh, US baseball context, and ongoing negotiations shaping team futures.
The tail cat Marine quint loses the series to the Reecasurs as St John and Mount Shop duel for second place. Duckpins and other teams clash in Sparrau with mixed results while several clubs tally wins and totals in a crowded league night.
The Metropolis athletic association convenes a qualifying event to select representatives for upcoming championships. Team members named include Hart, Sheridan, Mevar, Sheidan, Porter, and Ren among others, with placeholders from Princeton Yale and Irish American clubs noted for field events.
Fragmented notes recount contract talks and signings among players Wallet Ilia Canmte Mack and others, with mentions of contracts delayed and team pressures. The text hints at league tensions, management decisions, and forthcoming games with mentions of Mose, Washington, and notable figures like Hob Med and Chalet Wolfe in a dense, garbled sports ledger.
Notter on Glever wins maiden at New Orleans pacing ahead of Ellison's Yankee Girl Pedro in a tough stretch drive. Czar, ridden by Powers, edges Tilson and John Carroll in the steeplechase, with Buckmin and Captain Tarcell close behind. Gault and Maters show strong field effort as Reed and Lae race other events amid jockey drama and crowd reaction.
A long, OCR messy list of racing entries from New Orleans across multiple races. Names, horses, weights, and expected starters appear with uncertain spellings and partial figures. The fragment shows first race notes, steeplechase hints, five furlong entries, and numerous horse and rider identifiers with fluctuating legibility.
Oakland race results report Matt Hogan faded badly in the first race at Guidysill with several horses and horses listed in placings. A pool match between Frank Sherman and Kia Long was postponed to allow local artists more practice time at Bransnak, delaying the event.
A curiously formatted record lists numerous horse names and owners including Hardyanna Powers Gault Dayton Yankee Girl Notter Goldproof Notter St Marlo Powers Delphie McDaniel Mat Hogan Burwell Little Jane Sandy Monaco Maid Herria St Elmwood Davis Seven Full Kirschbaum Blue Heron Gilbert Sparkles W Miller Bennies Busy Preston Halton Martin Magazine Burns Sink Spring Brooks Phaladx W Miller. The sequence shows a series of numbers like 6 to 25 to 8 to 4 to VW to to 15 to 30 to 5 to and etc, indicating racing results or odds, though the full context is not provided.
Ty Cobb remains with the Georgia University squad as coach through April 1 and may stay if no Detroit deal is struck. He has offers from Chicago semi pros and the Union League, while Cobb could join Detroit if agreements fail. Catcher Charles Schmidt suffers another hand injury requiring surgery after a hunting accident.
Brentwood gains admission to the Capital City League filling a gap after Aloysius withdrawal. President G Shea and manager Cornell project a competitive season with six balanced clubs and a strong Brentwood side led by Vic Cornell. A benefit entertainment at Carroll Institute Hall aims to fund new stands and league facilities with a dance to follow.
The Wahingian post reports Tenney the veteran Boston National captain and manager is ordered by National League President Pulliam to dispose of his stock in the Boston club before the new season to avoid favoritism concerns in games with New York. The $1500 interest, carried since the club’s reorganization, reflects his life savings and could force him to relinquish profits as Dover takes control. Sporting men say Tenney’s non renewal with New York may relate to his dealings with Dover and Bridwell.
At a meeting of New York University students Arthur Duffey the former Georgetown champion sprinter was chosen to coach the track team for the coming season. John Flannigan a weight thrower and Newark University alumna holder of the intercollegiate high jump record for two years would coach the jumpers and lead the team in spring practice.
Washington Jolly Fat Men team from Washington arrives in Cincinnati for a five man event starting at 7:30 pm. Notable players include Captain Jimmy Fields Buck Alison Harry Krauss Jack Brosnan Mary Waters and Manager Rev Wright. Krauss central attraction after recent high scoring bursts, Smith and Dunbar of Carolina entering as substitutes amid protest over eligibility.
Baltimore announces Jack Dunn will manage the Orioles in the Eastern League again this season. Teammates Temmete and Hambackewig join the outfield. John Tilly returns in center field, and Perf Ist Leago is said to be seeking more pay. Trade details include Win Wike Lynch’s earlier move and Teague Fant’s season loan to the Trt state organization.
Amherst announces its 1908 fall football schedule with Cornell slated as the first meeting in program history. The squad, led by Captain Gilderaleeve and backs Wise, Bark, and Atwood, will face tough foes while welcoming returning stars and new contributors in the upcoming season.
National League president Timo Pinham plans to remain in office as talks hint at a possible confrontation between Pulliam and Garry Herrmann over the minor leagues black-list. multiple leagues and managers are named amid a cascade of boxing and football notes, including Princeton Dartmouth plans and upcoming bouts.
Rude Waldell surged to win the pennant for the Athletes at the 192 York championships amid a chaotic report of travel woes training trips and a noisy season. The excerpt also notes Palmer’s and McAleer’s roles with scattered references to teams and venues shaping the spring circuit. A billiards result closes the fragment with Philadelphian Cutler defeating Schaefer 200 to 25d in a 1500-point balk-line match.
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