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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
11
A sprawling, fragmented account covers baseball figures, boxing bouts, and management upheavals. It mentions Nationals and Boston plans, the Park wrestling ban, promoter schemes, and possible manager changes while noting international boxing talk in Paris and Sydney. Strong entities include Boston Red Sox, John Kling, McIntosh, and Johnson.
Champion Jack Johnson outlines future schedule amid publicities. He says Johnson and Flynn will fight in Paris on the Grand Prix night, with McVey negotiations to place a promised return match in New York or Nevada after early terms are finalized.
Australians retain the Davie lawn trophy by sweeping the five-match series. Christ Church New Zealand’s Jane Australasia defeated Maurice McLoughlin after Whluts A Larned withdrew with a strained tendon in the singles. Heath was awarded a default as Wright missed his singles.
New York on January 3 the condition of James E Sullivan secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union was admitted by his son tonight to be serious He is threatened with old age and illness as reports describe his health.
Providence boxer Dyson and Tommy Houck of Philadelphia fought a fast twenty round draw at the Rhode Island Athletic Club. Dyson pressed and absorbed cuts on eye ear and mouth but remained undisturbed while Houck’s clever work kept Dyson busy. Dyson and Battling Manteil scheduled to meet for ten rounds at Brown Gym next Tuesday night.
New York club wired Johnson offering 1506 to meet Joe Jeanette in a ten round bout here. Club manager said matching Johnson with white hopefuls was futile. Johnson had set 9000 for a 20 round heat. Wolgast, the lightweight champion, improved after pneumonia and hopes to be out of bed by week’s end.
National baseball commission after a lengthy session in Cincinnati will reveal its finding on the alleged ticket scalping during the Worlds Series. The decision, to be issued Friday night, comes after August Herrmann and leaders of the National and American Leagues reviewed evidence and heard minor league views. The commission plans to revise the national agreement, create a Class AA classification, and consider penalties for those who publicize unsubstantiated charges against league officials. The report highlights baseball's expanding scale and notes the Bresnahan Murphy dispute will be addressed in their annual review.
Bob Murphy a local third baseman with minor league experience and some renown is the latest possible addition to the Nationals tryout list. A conference with Manager Griffith revealed Murphy’s experiences and ambitions. Griffith suggested he might take the youngster to Charlottesville. Murphy last season played in Wilmington Delaware but did not finish the season due to alleged differences with manager Pete Cassidy.
John F Stowell was reelected president of the Washington Cross Country Club and received a gold ring with the club emblem. A W Leonard was named vice president and HE French reelected secretary, with H G T Davis treasurer and John G Stecher athletic director and coach. Brailey Gish and Mar shall Low captains led field events and short, long distance teams. The club plans a full team for the South Atlantic championship on Washingtons birthday at Brightwood, with Baltimore teams aiming to reclaim top honors.
Negotiations underway between Holy Cross and Georgetown University for a fall football game in Worcester. Alumni support and strong student interest boost prospects, with Holy Cross enjoying a successful season and expected large gate revenue if the matchup occurs in Worcester. Georgetown officials had earlier discussed a game here but cited cost concerns. local alumni and supporters anticipate a favorable outcome.
Jockey Molesworth rode Sebago to a close victory carrying 118 pounds in the fourth event, pulling ahead from the start to finish a head in front of Closer. The day featured multiple wins for Molesworth with his best mounts and a lively pace set by rivals.
A fragmented field lists flat and selling races with entries such as Margot and Judith Page Wiese, Ocean Queen, Venus, and Lucille Atlea. Other noted contenders include Free Helen, Lone Star, Dutch Rock, Nimbus, and Flying Wott. Locking in positions and prices is incomplete. details show 1 to 4 digit odds or weights alongside horse names and some jockeys.
Basketball resumes with Scholastic League play starting tomorrow featuring Fastern and Western in the opener. Trecedale and Carroll will kick off Section A of the Washington City League while Georgetown faces Maryland at the Arcade on Saturday night. Catholic University travels to Annapolis and a double header at the YMCA will pit Regulars against Ingram and the Stalwarts against Memorial.
Boston January 3 James Connolly was elected vice president at a meeting of the Boston National League club. Connolly, longtime stockholder and director, will see a manager named before Friday with Johnny Kling favored by local fans. Reports say James E Gaffney may become legal owner as papers are passed. Donovan Signs Contract with Detroit
Tommy Lowe the local lightweight who recently scored in two bouts at Pittsburgh leaves today for Indianapolis to be booked in that city and Cleveland. At Indianapolis Lowe is to meet Savior me of the best in the new crop of Western oars. The mill is on Wednesday of next week and the weight is 115 7 1/2 pounds ringside Fort Williams to Lowe opponent at Cleveland.
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