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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
30
John J. Ryan, the so called Get rich quick man, is ordered away from both New Orleans tracks. The day featured frequent upsets and several popular choices failed to back winning results.
New Orleans January 6 weather turned the Fair Grounds meets muddy with a small crowd and fewer favorites winning. Bamnda and Donna Powers owned winners but patrons heavily backed by Barny Schreiber agents did not profit. Chief Hayes from Sir Sullivan's stable led a mid-race coup in the fifth race and won by a length.
Oakland report shows Big Store winning the opening race from Stramore St Treorge while favorite Bik Wilson could only finish behind. Emma G captures the second event with a smooth ride as Bycamore takes a distant stake. Multiple horses and jockeys noted across ensuing races with varying results.
Stanley Fay won the fourth race at Santa Anita Park in 1:24 1/5 breaking the coast seven furlongs mark. Orltons faded to third as the favorite six lengths back. Also noted were multiple race summaries and a billiards match where Allen Cutler defeated Willie Hoppe 400 to 240 in Philadelphia.
New York January six after several informal conferences by track owners stewards postponed action on the year’s racing dates until next Thursday. Empire City track plans two meetings August about twelve days and October one week. Rumors say a major New Orleans backer in trouble may trigger ownership changes as winter racing prospers. John J Ryan, tied to betting interests, may clash with Cres cen City stewards. Herrmann explains Stallings turn down for Reds job stemmed from Buffalo Elks game dispute. Packey McFarland sails to Boston for Harlem Tommy Murphy bout January 14 at Armory Association club house.
Navy loses to G P O while capital outfit eases for bureaus. Royals overwhelm Southerners in a round of league play. The honor roll lists Talbert Navy Hardie Bureau Hartman Lawyer Lee Co K McIntyre Southern Arnold 3 M Shop L Kluge St Marks. .187 Ducskpins Oliver Royals 12 Ackermann E W & Co 103.
Sporting comment by J Ed Grillo argues that minor league clubs profit under the current national agreement and should not press for more concessions. He notes ownerships fear losing talent if they pull out, and contends the minors should fix issues within their own Class A league rather than press the majors for favors.
Marley Kittleman predicts Ty Cobb could become a champion sprinter with proper training. The piece surveys racing entries and results across multiple leagues, noting shifts in lineups, standout names, and recent performances, including Navy, GP, and District Duckpin League action.
Georgetowns new rowing coach will be Harry Vail of Weld and Arundel crews. Vail has spent seventeen years shaping the Weld and Arundel boats and is noted for turning Arundels into top contenders. His appointment suggests Georgetown and Annapolis may renew Severn regatta clashes in the spring after last year’s break.
Special to The Washington Post Boston Jan 6 The towel of the prize ring is replaced by an electric fan to aid exhausted boxers. Inauguration Tuesday at Armory Athletic Club with Jimmy Gardner of Lowell vs Joe Walcott for twelve rounds to a decision. Club aims to outdo London based National Sporting Club and gatekeeping segregation by class. Packy McFarland and Tom Murphy of New York set for a later bout as the scene builds.
Danny Hoff man the outfielder traded from the Yankees to the St. Louis Americans says he will not report to St. Louis without a substantial advance over last year. He notes the New York club promised a raise this season and adds he is not eager to move but will go if compensated. Also: Dr Adkins of the Baltimore Eastern Leagues to coach Trinity College baseball hopefuls at Durham NC next spring before returning to Baltimore for the Lantern League season.
A historical testimonial extols sixty years of use of Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for coughs colds chest bronchitis hoarseness and weak lungs. It urges readers to consult their doctor about the remedy and to trust the doctor’s judgment in choosing it.
Parker Bridget garments designed for formal events emphasize correctness and precision. Each piece adheres to high standard tailoring and showcases meticulous detailing fit for classy, ceremonial wear.
Special to The Washington Fest New York January 6 Frank Farrell says Hal Chase will join the New York Yankees next season and the 1909 season. He denies rumors of California State League plans and stresses Chase signed a two year contract, plus the need for rest after a grueling year of play.
Abe Attell featherweight champion of America fought an unadvertised street exhibition on Fillmore street in San Francisco. He knocked out Kid Farmer of Chicago, paying him $40 after the sparring session. Farmer claimed fair pay and called Attell cheap before Attell hunted him down outside Wald's cigar store. Farmer did not seek a rematch after the incident.
New York reports the death of George Dixon known as Little Chocolate at 37 after a long drink problem. The former featherweight champion, who defeated Cal McCarthy to win the Heil Brothers title in 1891, died with no friends, saying he had fought his last fight with John Barleycorn.
Pulliam arraigns minors but Farrell explains that statements about blacklisting reinstated players were unauthorised. Herrmann and Bruce are re-elected.
Garry Herrmann wins a fifth term as chairman of the national commission and John E. Brush is re-elected secretary. The American Association request to place a club in Chicago is denied. The association’s proposal to reduce Southwestern and Pacific Coast leagues to class B is not approved and referred to the N A. The commission supports limiting major league rosters to 25 players on the reserve list and 20 during the season. Reinstatement of certain players is upheld. Minor league committee reports no complaints. Ban Johnson receives cut glass water service for his forty fifth birthday.
Special to The Washington Post reports the national commission's advisement to deny the American Association the right to place a club in Chicago. President O'Brien and other officials clashed over blacklisting players while Herrmann is re-elected and the panel releases year end figures.
Philadelphia officials report the formation of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey League in the city with delegates from Camden Cheater Hoboken Trenton Lancaster and Potts Town agreeing on minor details A president will be chosen at a later meeting and the league seeks Class A protection from the national commission, otherwise it will operate as an outlaw association.
King Bil Horn will meet Carrick in a 100 point pool game tonight at Stafford's pool parlors located at Seventh and Harte street northeast. The event promises a high scoring test of skill with local spectators gathering.
Detroit officials push to move the American bowling tournament to the city with a new venue assured by January. A large meeting at Woodward alleys is planned to organize the Detroit Bowling Association for the 1909 tourney, with thirty teams and several prominent businessmen expected to attend to boost Detroit’s bid.
Chicago announces the Cubs spring training itinerary led by President C W Murphy. The team sails from Chicago to West Baden Ind for ten days, then to Vicksburg Miss for games March 15 through April 4. Stops include Montgomery Alabama, Atlanta Georgia, Chattanooga Tennessee, Memphis Tennessee, Nashville Tennessee, Evansville Indiana, Terre Haute Indiana, Fort Wayne Indiana, Indianapolis Indiana, Dayton Ohio, and Cincinnati to begin the season. Mordecai Brown Day is set in Terre Haute.
The arbitration board of the National Association of Minor Leagues meets in Cleveland to resolve disputes over redistricting of the leagues. Tensions center on alleged refusals by Eastern teams in the Ohio and Pennsylvania League to play Western and Southern clubs. The panel includes J H Farrell Mike Sexton Tim Murnane J H O Rourke J Cal Ewing D M Shively and J D O'Brien with magnates from the involved leagues present.
Tommy Burns and Jem Roche have signed articles for a $2,500 a side bout with a $7,500 purse in Dublin. The match will be halted if Jack Palmer defeats Burns. Richard Croker backs Roche as the principal syndicate sponsor.
Hans Wagner, Pittsburg shortstop and batter, refused a $5,000 salary to play basketball for Uniontown in the Central Pennsylvania League. William M. McCormack backed the proposal, offering a new hall and guaranteed earnings equal to a baseball year, but Wagner ultimately rejected the deal.
Dr Wiber chairman of the South Atlantic AAU registration committee suspended Yale for ten days for playing George Washington University. GWU is accused of using two professionals. GWU has been disqualified from open AAU contests until it frees all professionals on its roster.
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