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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
8
A sprawling sports commentary analyzes the bargaining and player movement surrounding a key baseball trade. It discusses Pulliam’s role and potential impact, team strategies, and the broader implications for salaries, futures, and rival clubs.
The Tail Cat Marine quint loses the series to the Reecasurs as clean-up efforts by St John team and Maccellaneous Shop forferts set to secondary mount. Duckpins and other matches show limited action with Mangrove and Potomac opponents competing. overall, the league games produced low scoring outputs and several forfeits.
The Washington based Metropolis Association names its track squad for the New York meet. Selections include notable runners and field event specialists from Princeton Yale and Irish American clubs with runners for mile two mile and sprint events and a focus on strong, balanced representation across disciplines.
A fragmented recap traces baseball chatter with mentions of Wallet, Ilia, Mack, and various players negotiating contracts. It notes moves, refusals to sign, team dynamics with the White Sox and Mets, and hints at future meetings and management decisions. The piece blends rumors, partial names, and league talk without clear outcomes.
Notter rode to victory as Czar won the maiden race at New Orleans with Ellison's Red Mill a head behind in a tight finish. The day featured a high class performance by Notter amid suspensions, while Yankee Girl and Pedro chased in the stretch.
The New Orleans program lists multiple races with long fields. Notable horses and handlers appear across the cards, including Wat Ha Wet sutte Leach and Monte Carlo, along with various entries such as Firebeand and Telegrapher. The page shows six to seven furlong events, steeplechase short courses, and a range of odds and weights with numerous riders and owners mentioned.
Oakland February 17 A mixed action day sees expectant favorite Matt Hogan drift badly at the start of the first race, losing chances as Guidysill and others surge ahead. The lengthy program lists horses and riders including Catherine Botha and Heves, with several events and postponements noted, including a pool match and big pont match adjustments.
In Los Angeles a list of winners includes Hardyanna Powers Gault Day ton and Yankee Girl Notter with several other names like 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 Magazine Burns Sink Spring Phaladx W Miller and a string of numbers 6 to 25 to 8 to 4 to VW to to 15 to 30 to 5 to & to 13 to 9 to 8. to 20 to 18 to.
Ty Cobb will coach the Georgia University team until April 1 and may stay if no agreement with Detroit is reached. He also has a Chicago semipro offer and a Union League offer. Catcher Charles Schmidt is again injured his receiving hand after a hunting accident requiring surgery.
Brentwood has been admitted to the Capital City League to fill the hole left by Aloysius. President O Shea predicts an exciting season with six balanced clubs and Brentwood led by manager Vic Cornell. A benefit entertainment at Carroll Institute Hall will help fund new fencing and stands, followed by a dance as League officials push for a strong, sound season.
The Wahingian post reports Tenney, veteran Boston National captain and manager, ordered by National League president Pulliam to divest his stock in the Boston club before the coming season. The $1500 interest, tied to past reorganizations, would settle his long career savings as the team seeks new deals with New York. Temay’s nonrenewal is linked to connections with Douey and others.
At a New York University student meeting ARthur Duffey the former Georgetown University champion splinter was announced to coach the track team for the coming season. John Flannigan of Newark University, a two time intercollegiate high jump holder, would coach the men in his specialty and join Duffey to lead the squad toward promising spring performances.
Washington delegation arrives for Cincinnati bowling match with Jolly Fat Men led by Captain Jimmy Fields and Krauss as central figure. Five man event starts 7:30 p m with Smith and Dunbar of Carolina noted, while NAC ruling complicates entry and results.
Jack Dunn signs to manage the Baltimore Orioles of the Eastern League for a second season. Teammates Temmete and Hambackewig will be in the outfield. Center fielder John Tilly is praised for his form as he returns from Crime Perk ist Leago is said to be holding out for more money. Win Wike Lynch previously sold to the Wilmington club for a three season span. Teague Fant andLanih Wix are loaned to the Trt state organization. Casao Cassidy, captain of Wilmington, praised for first base play, hails from Cambridge Mass.
Amherst unveils 1908 season plan with Cornell game the first scheduled meeting. Captain Gilderaleeve leads the squad alongside standouts Kiuburne Haldeman Post Leadbeater Bark Buards Smith Atwood Campbell and junior backs, as the team prepares for fall action at Haven. Cleveland hosts a separate auto show with 200 cars on display and a bright electric illumination.
National League leaders prepare for a tense meeting in New York where Timo Pinham reportedly will not resign as president yet a potential clash with Garry Herrmann looms over a demanded retraction. Meanwhile, bets on managers and boxing matchups dominate sports gossip across cities, with Princeton Dartmouth football poised to resume, and bouts featuring Ketchel Sullivan and Burns drawing wide interest.
Abert cre ler of Boston defeated Jake Schaefer of Chicago in Philadelphia, winning the first game of a 1500-point 381 balk-line match by 200 to 25d. The long match opened with strong play from both players as fans watched the early stages unfold.
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