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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1908
Page
8
Pennsylvania’s one year residence rule boosts freshman talent for the varsity. News notes Chamian and Hestle as left handed pitchers and strong candidates. Boegia! The Penn freshmen football lineup features several promising players and potential coaching additions to reinforce the upcoming season.
Washington Post reports Robison opposes the plan to ship many spring trial players south by major league clubs. Executives from New York Americana and St. Louis Nationals weigh in, arguing that only a limited pool of players should be tried in spring camps to avoid clogging rosters. They contend teams should avoid exposing numerous unproven players to competition and that the best prospects will emerge without overstocking camps.
Tonight the City Association of Bowling Leagues begins its second annual tenpin tournament at the Palace alleys with six Washington league presidents attending. Thirty-eight five man teams plus fifty five doubles and ninety two singles compete through February 5. Teams include Agriculture, Bank Clerks, Government Printing Office, Navy Yard, Y M C A and others as spectators fill the crowded hall.
A cluttered OCR fragment lists numerous names and places such as New Orleans Wasturda McAllister Gold Cirele Robin Hood Jersey Lady Lene Hadur Monere St Marto La Jeunesse Hans Beau Drurmel and others including Los Angeles and Inspector Bird. No coherent event or clear summary emerges from the readable text.
The article notes Seymur remaining active this winter and Llarry Tuttull reading off Ratt as fugen tales of the day while Christy Mathewson plans to coach Military Academy pitchers at West Point for three weeks. It mentions Hal Chase and a critical view of his rubbery demeanor, plus Princeton and Yale game plans and the unresolved Chicago expansion idea tied to the American Association. The piece ends with notes on Jake Stahl and a brief Ba Brom Quin ine ad.
Six league presidents will start the pin spilling as thirty eight teams compete with fifty five doubles and ninety two singles. A ladies gallery is reserved for spectators.
A discussion on bowling as a national sport noting equal skill among players, a man at his sill, and no handicap overcoming the science of the participant. The game is resurging, growing in participation and backing each year.
Special to The Washington Post reports Stanley Ketchell of Grand Rapids, an 21 year old fighter who weighs 180 pounds in street clothes. He predicts becoming world heavyweight champion in five years and favors action over theatrical tours. Ketchell believes Papke and Kelly’s recent bout proves Papke the better man with more technique, and expects to defeat Titinois thunderbolt when they meet.
Melville Sheppard, Irish American A C runner, suspended until March 1 by the Atlantic division AAU registration committee after a Friday night race with Haskins at the First Regiment Armory. The incident ended with a scuffle involving police. suspension deferred to after Saturday intercity relay to ensure fair play and avoid public disappointment.
Tyron Cobb, champion batter of the American League, has not signed a Detroit contract. He has been offered 35,000 a year but demands an injury pay clause. He calls docking players for injuries an outrage and will not sign without guaranteed pay during illness or injury.
New Haven, Jan. 26. Yale officials say Coach Billy Lush has not resigned as baseball coach. A resignation may be presented, as the college weighs its baseball situation. A plan for graduate coaching to replace professional help is being considered by athletic advisers and Capt. T. A. D. Jones to New York alumni, with no definite change expected soon.
A Boston era article outlines two selection plans for the U S crew to race in London. One uses a series of regional races, the other mirrors Harvard’s fall class races and winter machine work under coach Jim Dempsey. It notes American amateurs differ from Henley rules and discusses training sites Carnegie Lake or Princeton and cost concerns.
Bethlehem schedule reveal lists Lehigh basketball games against Swarthmore, Susquehanna, New York Law School, Penn State College, Lebanon Valley, and Swarthmore again. lacrosse matches with NYU, Mount Washington, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Swarthmore, Stevens. baseball dates include Vermont, Annapolis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Washington and Lee, Army, Lafayette, and Western University of Pennsylvania, with Penn meet planned March 7. Mack of the Phillies endorses Waddell retention to avoid a bidding scramble.
A fragment shows a classified style notice describing a clothing sale as a sacrifice due to natural causes. It promises men’s suits cutaway prince Albert coats and vests and winter overcoats from regular stock offered as a notable price cut.
Special to The Washington Post New York January 26 Bosheter Bill Squires, famed lemon peddler, has been found in Rondout N Y poised to strike a deal with farmers to launch a lemon orchard. Kid Goodman, self billed as Bautres’ new manager, sails for Rondout promising to confront the Australian. Squires’ New York debut may feature Jim Stewart at the Longacre Athletic Club, signaling a big night for Squires.
New York Highlanders catcher Jack Kleinow, in a disputed scuffle with a veteran sportswriter, bit a chunk from the writer’s cheek during a heated incident. The crowd treated it as a joke, but Kleinow’s action stunned witnesses and drew immediate attention.
Andrew J. Rogers of Philadelphia defeated Kid Wonder Saturday night in the final game of the series by 170 to 119 balls. Rogers led 406 to 23 in total, displaying strong form with high runs from 30 to 45, while Wonder failed to match early depth and was outplayed at every stage. Rogers has challenged any Washington player for a $100 purse and seeks a return match with Wonder and a match with Frank Sherman.
A column of playful baseball notes and opinions on Ty Cobb and other stars. It jokes about salaries, interstate travel, and league politics while offering light satire on fans and officials. Names referenced include Ty Cobb Sam Crawford Barney Dreyfuss and Harry Pulliam amid banter on schedules and records.
Washington amateur baseball supporters push for a commissioned tribunal to govern player eligibility across leagues. Two groups have unofficially approved the Marquette League plan, aiming for a decisive, final ruling body of experienced baseball men to stabilize the sport in the city and ease tensions between the Capital City and Marquette Leagues.
Washington Post New York date reports manager McGraw intends to return as Giants second baseman after six years away. He requests baseballs and hats sent to Los Angeles to help keep in shape before recruits arrive February 11 at Marlin Springs Texas. He would need to shed fifteen to twenty pounds to resume active play and previously appeared at bat in Philadelphia last season delivering a clutch hit to right field. The Giants’ manager emphasizes the value of his onfield presence and coaching.
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