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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
8
Sporting Comment discusses a Southern training trip and Burns and Furns as leading fighters. The column notes projected matchups, fan opinions, and a tense discourse on a heavyweight title or bout, with focus on Burns looming as the standout figure and the public reaction.
In Frida action at the national lawn tennis championship Clark defeated Picard Tranop of London 6 4 6 1. Grant beat Calhoun Ceazitt, and Cragin faced Sharston with Cragin taking a loss. Doubles saw Cragin Jr with Charluck 8 6 2 and Pelandt Wright beating Schaefer Fitch 6 4 7 5. Louisville club boss Tom Chivington set league games for March 8, 28 and April 4, 12 against Philadelphia Americans Detroit Americans and Westingon, detailing a busy slate.
Sherman, a local cue artist, led Army Long of New York 40 to 25 in a 140 pot match at the Brunswick last night. He executed a high run of 47 balls and showed strong form amid a noisy crowd.
Special to The Mashing on Post Chicano WW Fry reports Nick Altrock, famed pitcher for the White Sox, to sign a life contract with Benedicts club. a lavish society wedding to align both careers and marriages. The ceremony is planned for 2 oclock with a departure to Chicago for the White Sox spring training, as Altrock reportedly joins prominent figures in the sport.
Tim Bonner of Simmt defeats Glover in a tightly contested bout at the armory. Bonner gains early lead, Glover counters with clinches and pressure, but Bonner stays ahead through the first round with sustained attacks.
Pennsylvanias crack basketball team slated to face Georgetown in early March, a decisive clash for the college championship as Fordham and local teams test Penns strength. The Georgetown Fordham tilt follows a strong Penn run this season, with both sides known for speed and long passes. The result could decide the race for the title as teams prepare for crucial late-season tests.
Special to ha Wellington Post Chicago February 2 President Charles A Comiskey of the White Sox announced he released George Rohe and Gusundin to the New Orleans club. The deal is part of his spring roster trimming as he weeds out many on the reserve list for the 1908 team.
Rain drenches the track as Brougham triumphs in the opening event at 15 to 1 with favored rivals upset. Wille McCar ren's Roseburg IL rallies to second while Flynn rides cleverly in the day’s features at the city park card.
New Orleans led by Devout and Roseburg in a rain shortened program at Cit Park. Flynn trained horses swept several events with tight margins. multiple favorites and longshots contended across seven races.
Washington dispatch reports Garry Herrmann and Marty Pulliam resolved tensions over the ineligible player rule adopted by the Minor League Association. The National Commission met behind closed doors for about three hours, with Secretary Bruce noting a peaceful conclusion. The group adopted a resolution stating the rule cannot infringe on the Commission’s rights, and a new meeting is set for tomorrow to address schedules and further actions.
Virginia defeated William and Mary College 9 to 3 at Payerweather gymnasium. Virginia led 13 points early then adjusted in the second half adding eight more while the visitors scored. Williamsburg center Hall scored the only two baskets for his team. Glenn and Schlossberg contributed several early scores for Virginia.
In a packed Santa Anita program, Figueroa Handed two lengths clear of Col Fack with Mary chasing in second. Multiple horses including Biker Sie and Burns’ trio of winners also ran, highlighting a busy day of turf and dirt action across seven furlongs and a mile events.
In a rare harness of the Merced meet, Carrie Thatcher led Oatland to a solid win with strong early pace. Brevile trailed in second as Monte and others chased, while Bellnes and AAring Leeauerer produced notable placings in the field of several horses including Candena and Vena. The rack event highlighted six furlongs and a mile and a sixteenth with multiple contenders.
Doctors recommend Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds croup bronchitis and urge patients to consult their physician about its use. Thousands of families keep it at home and trust the product based on physician approval and years of experience.
Seva Welch Adishad led a risky field in a fast paced meeting at the track. Sir Briar along with Ming Amells and Captain Pt Casader contested multiples stakes as favorites fell short while Fantasie and Poalta Ws claimed key positions in the Mercer Handicap and other events.
A jumble of names and entities appears in a dense, unreadable segment. From Saimuera Ta Weare to Governor Orman and Captain Hele Burle,gh, the text lists numerous personal names, places, and titles without clear actions or dates to anchor a single event.
Washington hosts an amateur fancy skating contest at the Convention Hall with generous prizes. Judges will be chosen from rink personnel and skaters will select officials. Thursday night features a District championship bout between Porter from Buffalo and top local skaters, with a silver cup and prize for the winner.
Frew indicates optimistic outlook for Technical team this year with several proven players like Rewhard Brewster and Eadie Rheim among holdovers. Business offers many untried players as team becomes experimental. Central Eastern hopes ride on promising box work as Westen expresses confidence for a solid performance.
A Virginia man describes severe chest pain breathlessness and nervousness misdiagnosed as newalgia of the heart or dyspepsia by doctors. After contacting Miles Medical Co he followed Dr Miles Nervine and Heart Cure and fully recovered, praising the remedy and company.
Georgetown hosts a stacked intercollegiate track night on March 7 featuring Columbia and Cornell in the two mile race. Reilly trains the Georgetown squad as the two defending indoor and outdoor champions collide, with Richmond College and St Johns also racing and a key Georgetown Virginia championship tilt expected.
Vanagen Coffarth aims to pit Frank Mantell of Rhode Island against Stanley Ketchel before the Papke Kelly winner. Mantell vs Carrer is scheduled at Monneville Thursday if Mantell wins. No progress on Ketchell Sullivan. Middle Kelly and Abe Attell slated to fight Friday.
Gol William Edward Rogers discussed Southern secession causes before George G Meade Post No Grand Arms of Republic at G A R Hall. The talk recalled comrades from other posts and noted the union and wartime motives, with remarks by Col Edwards on mass support for states and the complex loyalties of the era. The meeting included post managers and guests from Grant Post and Phi Sheridan Post.
Sam Fitzpatrick, Johnson's manager, in New York says London promoters offered Burns Johnson fight with 900 to Johnson. Promoter Costrath had 25,000 for Burns Johnson, Tex Richard may raise more, and paying Jim Jeffries as referee would cost 5,000. Fitzpatrick suspects Burns aims to dodge Johnson for better pay. Jeanette plans England challenge, Burns may face him there. George Stallings in town eyeing seasoned recruits for Newark.
Hjalmar Lundin the Swede defeated Frank Gotch in a handicap match at Mechanics Hall Worcester before 1760 fans. Gotch aimed to throw Lundin three times in an hour and a half but won only two falls in catch-as-catch-can during the night while failing to throw in Greco-Roman.
George Shreeves a young man charged with housebreaking and an alleged purse snatching was arraigned in Police Court and held on a 7000 bond for the grand jury. He faces the robbery claim at Third and T streets NW and a burglary at 606 Buclid Street NW. Witnesses included Charles Barber and Marie Esher among others.
The Sixty-ninth Regiment AA schedules a special yard scratch race at the armory on March 2 with four starters: Dan Kell champion and 935 record holder J F Archer metropolitan champion North ridge senior and junior champion George H Hall Irish-American AC. East versus West theme marks Kell’s first match race since moving East.
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