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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
8
In New Orleans the mare Put Ban on Mountain defeats odds-on favorite Hyperion HI and the talent card upset features Alice the filly. Capo Pulla leads the coup with 50 to 1 odds as the field fails to meet expectations.
New Orleans reports a sensational day as jockey Mountain is barred from riding Dorothy Webb after weigh in irregularities. Officials say the rider may not return until further review while the card included wins by Broken Melody, Rosy Light, and Ace High among others.
Roberts leads Class A with Sims second and Yates third while Farlee tops Class B with Michand and Post in pursuit. Latest Class A score lists Farlee Michand Williams Baum Mitchell John Dunn. Baltimore's Criterion duckpin spillers to face a local team tonight at Royal Alleys as Snyder promises his strongest lineup to balance out the series.
At Santa Anita Park in Los Angeles Cal Alleviator led early in the opening race before fading late to win by two lengths. Old Cotton chased from second, George Swain faded to mid-pack as favorites Adelbert Etelly and others underperformed. Across six events the favorite slate struggled with only light successes in mid card showings.
Johnny Lyons defeats Miss Officious in a tight stretch drive to win the San Mateo Handicap over a six and a half furlong race. The heavy track and clear skies produced a fast finish with Lyons paying eight to one. Others in the field included Silver Wedding and Marvel.
Third race at six furlongs selling ends with Marion Casey first, Heatherscott second, Margaret Randolph third. time 1:18 1-5. Fourth race at a mile Ban Mateo Handicap sees Johnny Lyong first, Miss Officious second, Judge Nelmo third. time 1:48. Sixth race six furlongs purse Cloyne wins, Merian Louies second, Carmeline third. time 1:16 1-6. Other runners include Hodge Fargo Rose Havre El Jicaro Ned Jaran Bernard K. and more.
The Pressmen could win only one game against the Rulers in the Union League, taking the second by one pin on Royal alleys. The Eurekas routed the Senators, winning the first and third bouts after the holiday recess on Spurroughs alleys. The District Duckpin League resumed with Cooper McCarthy Talbert and others noted in the lineup.
Boston Massachusetts January 7 Jimmy Gardner of Lowell defeated Joe Walcott of Boston in twelve rounds before the Armory Athletic Association. Gardner proved too clever early and dominated Walcott with head and body attacks from round one through six.
Sporting comment argues that early spring city championship games strain players and should be exhibitions or postponed until after the regular season. President Robinson of the St. Louis Nationals faces criticism for opposing the traditional format. The writer contends such games are harmful regardless of label but help start the season. postponement would improve fan interest and player condition.
George Stallings arrived in New York and spoke on paidAttendances while confirming Garry Herrmann's noninterest in managing the Reds. Jos Thomas shifts from middleweight to heavyweight seeking top opponents, Dixon monument plans emerge as boxing mourns. Jockey Club tightens rules to curb plunging and protect racing finances amid rider shifts and weight pressures. Johnson in St Louis defends spring meetings as a championship matter despite mixed club interest.
The Chicago White Sox plan a tougher bid next season with Tred Parent joining the roster and Fielder Jones returning as manager. If a capable pitcher is added to support Smith and Walsh, the team could contend, as prep and college athletes gear up for early spring training and intercollegiate events.
San Francisco dated Jan 7 Abe Attell shows interest in a Neill Attell bout as Owen Moran plans a ten week East theatrical run. Moran and Attell discussed a six round match. Moran may box Delmont in Boston after touring, with Harve y and Wicks heading East. Moran’s English admirers gifted a $250 scarf pin.
Baseball chatter runs through week as Eddie Plank backs his kin for Highlanders chance. Murphy touts a Chinese ballplayer for spring trips while Miller Huggins logged 156 games last season. Trades, signings, and managerial moves ripple across majors with Chicago’s salary boosts, Hallman replacements, and a flood of April lineups.
In a crowded Eastern Athletic Club room three Heil brothers aged eight to twelve wowed spectators with a pool display. George twelve and John ten faced a 100 ball handicap. John won with eighty balls to George ninety-five. George’s elder status contrasted with John’s steady play as Joseph eight and Guy showed promise in later rounds. John B. Shepley, former Wille and Frank Hoppe manager, now handles the Heil brothers and praises their extraordinary juvenile cue skills.
In Philadelphia Willie Hoppe built a commanding lead over Albert G. Cutler of Boston in the £1,000-point 18.2 billiards contest. After three games Hoppe led 1,200 to 798. He added 558 in the afternoon and 400 at night, while Cutler tallied 257 and 141 respectively.
Richard Canfield, the New York sporting man, left Austin for home after a brief visit with John W. Gates at Gates winter Fort Arthur home. He said the visit was business and social and denied plans to reenter Texas racing or to form a national stable partnership with Gates.
The full dress suit tuxedo and the Prince Albert with all accessories including the silk hat may be had here with assurance they are correct in fashion requirements.
In Philadelphia, January reports outline spring training plans for the Phillies under President Shettsline and manager Murray, with Connie Mack’s Athletics expected to challenge. Key notes include a Southbound player influx, tests of new talent, and a large pitching staff awaiting trials before possible major league berths. Ernest Courtney, playing in Los Angeles, returns to push for first base, while players await selection and rest periods before South training.
Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, arrived in New Orleans en route to Philadelphia. He will stay two or three days to arrange a spring series with the Pelicans in March, potentially postponing until after Mardi Gras. No players were signed and the Cubs visit was canceled due to timing.
Matty McIntyre writes from Florida that his ankle has regained normal strength and he expects a pleasant season with no trouble with the club. John Farrell is elected manager and captain of the Altoona Tri-State club for 1908, with training to be in the South. Barry McCormick named Milwaukee team manager to replace Jack Doyle after long big league service.
South Bend Indiana January 7 Sam Leever of Pittsburgh probably will not become a baseball magnate this year as Phil Arnold owner of Grand Rapids Central League club who was negotiating with Leever has decided not to dispose of his franchise.
Cincinnati reports the 154 game season starts April 14 with the Chicago world champions facing the Reds in Cincinnati. Tommy Leach of Pittsburgh likely succeeds Herrmann as Reds manager amid league schedule approval and blacklisting disputes.
A garbled column blends baseball and boxing chatter. It notes Hal Chase and John Sullivan visiting towns, Tim Hurst’s umpiring ideas, Tom Sharkey’s trotting horse weakness, and looming winter sports prospects. It also mentions potential eight team NL ties and Roger Bresnahan with the Reds, Longboat, and Jack Johnson amid all-American team talk and public interest in combat and athletic feats.
El Reno and Away Smith of Laitmore announce they are prepared to meet any wrestler in Washington. El Reno challenges Joe Turner, the city welterweight champion, for a decisive finish.
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