Sporting Comment from a Turbulent Season Editor
A fragmented account discusses Polo Grounds tensions and league authority over team presence. It references Pallama disputes, refereeing decisions, and proposed field changes, with mentions of managers and city officials shaping the sports scene amid controversy.
Georgetown Football Coach Selection Still Undecided
Georgetown University has five men under consideration for the next football coach. Manager Lynch has not reached an agreement with any candidate, with Dwyer, Greene, Newman, Cornell, and Exendine among those discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Lynch
Pennsylvania
Greene
Newman Cornelis
Exendine de Cussle
Dwrer
Kienatha
Cornell
Newman
Ithaca
Charles McCarthy
IMM
Exendine
Finsine
Carlisle
Princeton
Pop Warners
Pop Warners Rrelene
Ttista
Warn R
Georgetowns
Ce'r Tel
Mount St Josephs Seek Games Manager in Baltimore
Mount St Josephs College at Baltimore seeks a games manager to organize baseball and other sports. The college aims to field teams against St Johns College and Eastern High, with plans to improve facilities and scheduling.
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Ioapis College of Timeas
Omia
Serson
Ft Wevert
Trenrge Wash Aanston Cmxerst
St Johns College
Eastern
Lambert Mount St Josephs College
Faltmore Md
Williams College Baseball Schedule for 1908 Season
Williams College announces the 1908 baseball schedule featuring ten home games and nine away contests. Notable new opponents include Brown, Harvard, Amherst, Notre Dame, and Army, with planned meetings against Dartmouth and West Point among others.
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Jeti
Washington Poo
Wiltimstown
Mass
Willlam
Methctlan
York Pathe
Ian Tetz
Williams College
Sale
College Wotuns
Columba WA
Titan
Fernell
Brown
Bondom West Point
West Ion
Dartmouth
Providence
Army Att
West Font
Holyross
Wearenster
Tmeit
of Vermont
Willamsatunn
Simultaneous Chess Exhibition At Hale To Feature Lier Mises
A list of players, including the noted Lier Mises, will participate in a week long series of simultaneous chess exhibitions in C15 city. The event, organized to cover expenses, invites both new and experienced players to join four board sessions. Expected attendees include several top contenders, with the Austrian champion among those aiming to win a decisive game against Mises.
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Lier Mises
Csimit Tournes
Tims
Usta
Slill Wall
Favorite's Close Gall Jockey Breaks Leg in Accident
New Orleans January 27 feature at City Park handicap seven furlongs attracted several scratches and ended in a spirited finish. Fullers First Premium led until Lucky Mose slipped through on the rail. Captain Jarrell rider Kennedy suffered a broken leg in the steeplechase short course as nine started. Nasturta won the opening event, Prince Ahmed outpaced top sprinters, and Heart of Hyacinth upset Come On Sam to boost form-plot drama.
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Teashington Post
New Orleans
City Park
Fullers First Premium
Lucky Mose
First Premium
Jersey Lady
Notter
Handridge
Kennedy
Jarrell
McAlister
Lucia
Mix
Jim Hutton
Nasturda
Prince Ahmed
Robin Hood Toy Boys
Sam
Heart of Hyacinth
Chilton
Molly Stark
Pauline Purcell
Nebraska Lace
Lena Leech
Payehe Wiss
Wapsburg
Tuscana
Helen Kidder
Darra
Masini
Tin Hutton
Chariot
Tod
Waterway Jackwon Bas Woodsing Gault
Mlam Inter Ant
Jarrel Iso
Koerner
Toy Boy
Aven
Robim Hood
J Lee
Conaomoo Dementum
Erales
Molly Montrose
Irtehman Prowler Incus
Minos
Alan
Rolath Racs
Cottery
Manbridge
Dobe
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Byacirth
Wulahey
Lee
McDaniett
King Trush
Sheen
Russeut
Blardue
Alonzo
Ths
Jennies Dew
Mr Danlet
Ted
Fat Arms
Dawtwo
Goliquest
Netter
Beau Brimmel
McDantey
Danva Lac
Alicia Jack Witt
Beltane
First Race Upset at Santa Anita on Muddy Track
At Santa Anita Park on a muddy track Favorites failed to win in the first of three races. Furst Persp Titholm won the third race by a neck from Inspector Bud. Walter Willer rode for the first time this season, finishing twice in the money as Insite the money he sums maries. The second race saw Madeline Wurgrave win with high odds in a field including Annie Wills and Recluse Night. Inspector Bigg took the third race by a small margin after tight racing among five furlongs.
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Los Angeles
Cail
Santa Anita Park
Todas Harel
Furst
Persp Titholm
Inspector Bud Walter Willer
Herd
Harts
Fie
Paul
Stree
Williamsport
Hoursburg
Lou Rime
Wolverton
Harry
Claries
Steve Richie
Wilmsportt
Harrisburg
Dill
Charles
Richie
Lou
Bill Schriver
Schriver
Street St
Warr
Wolkerton
Acrae
Bill
Jne
Florida
Colons
Palm Beach
Jiggs Donohue
Chicago White Sox
Dnn Comiskey
Donohue
Comiskey
Hite
Donahue
Fred ‘Tenney
Cobb Claud Rossman
New York Americans
Atlanta
Waren & Griffith
Chase
Niles
Lilverfeld
Conroy
Feld Stahl
Keeler
Grimith
Hemphill
Montreal
Griffith
Hot Springs
Racing results from New Orleans and Los Angeles meets
A dense list of race results across clubs in New Orleans and Los Angeles detailing winner names and payouts. Notable victors include Nasturtia, Oakland Emily M, Escamado, and First Pep with varying margins. multiple second and third places listed along with numerous horse entries and track times. The document records finishing order for sixth races and a fourth race purse, plus a selling race and various horses running in other events.
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New Orleans
Aileen
McNatly
Tony
George
Dillon
Buckman
Weberfelas
John Dillon
Logan
Royal Boniesith
Derry Sharp Elaing
Righthorn
Rose Marton
Fatre
Clara Russell
Pince Hohenlohe Loring
Gambrinus Animun
Mintatl Dia Bald
Suku
Tiel Mushalland
Ananian Said
Ring Cole Sack Bratton
Braden Land Breeze
Samesan Strot Shipp
Padrono Miss Mazzoni
Patty
Grenade Alshora Adesso Fitall
Jean McBride
Ivanhoe
Paul
Crafty
Oakland
Pinaud
Talbert
Quindaro
Kersheville
Fruz Ag
Sherman
Em Ui
Donnell
Costadeau Miller
Orton
Bertle
Hal Reed
Daly
Col .Whaeler
Shalnwar
Harlot Wa Waters
Palisa Nun
Rodrick Reus
Aldonach
Armeath II
Tameta
Aliison
Ote Roulon
Hawwieh—Saura
Rosnan
Ing
Harry Scott
Rabinella
Shenandoah
Lair
Street
Erurdina
Ano
Favordo
Staniover i Chuteln
Mim
Schuerman
Arport Bomay
Burnett
Thigoo
Totela
Fies Amelia
Xehequer
Marshall
Hedrick Shatter
Aarinn Louisa
Campbell
Arcourt
Banonica
Toboldt
Wunten
Welfville
Lilly ‘Watkins
Bunions Ag Storcin Ar
Brayoure
Catherine F
Soult
Aleaiay
Belmerery Green
Gouda
Bannoci Bob
Ote Cloudilaht
Fleiad
Ovelunda
Alea
Totzia
Prandlita
Tad Kitty
Lydia Wrouseman
Laura Aloz Durnolette
Lanaladin
Harry Stankopo
Per Fidelis Iz
Fred Maler Ng Portman
Tlotms Thompson
Saee
Oreagna Staub
Brant
Herbert
Ui Ronarth
Wowie Bog
Calder Wave
la Cooke
Virginia Loraine
Nettie Fick
Clark
I Freeman
Billy ‘Tailor
Ea Freeman
Purae Breeding Bureau
Elx Furlongr
Hedrick
Mlelntire
Skinner
Simon
Bowling tournament opens with Dawun leading entries
Representative Albert F Dawon of Iowa opened the second annual City Association of Bowling Leagues tournament at the Palace alleys. The event drew crowded halls with leaders from the Navy, Departmental League, Real Estate, Plate Printers and District leagues posting early scores and predicting a strong competition ahead.
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Albert F Dawaun
Iowa
Palace
City Association of Bowling Leagues In
Dawson
Pop Meyers
City Association
Hartman
Real Ejstate
Tand
Plate Printers League
Hunt
Departmental
George ‘ Cox
Entries Revealed for American Rowing Tournament
The latest entries received for the American Rowing Tournament to be held next month include clubs from Washington and New York. George Sutton of Chicago defeats Orlando Morningstar of New York for the world championship in billiards 60 to 308 at the Lenox Lyceum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cincinnati
Omo
Jolly Fat Mens Club
Washington
Sutton
Morningstar
New York
George Sutton
Chicago
Orlando Morningstar
Lenox Lyceum
Judges to investigate after Selina race at Demeryville
Selina wins second race as owner W Walker summoned to judges stand for postrace inquiry. Other races feature Emily M 89 winning in a selling event, Lonshely Lad upset, and multiple thoroughbreds in a busy program with times, weights, and betting odds noted.
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Aklind
Dmeryville
Selina
W Walker
Emily M
G Shart
Otros
Davis
John H
Ayes
Matt Jingoa
Jon
George Kilbourn
Von
Racr
Delina
Hart
Lonshely Lad
Dasi
Rlzonn
Bnamour
Tama Collie
Ten Lull
C Miller
Scoville
Tune
Lone Wolf
Blacklock
Miles Rothman
Charboneau
Andy
Jung
A Butler
Matador
Melar Tauol Aguola
Geleres
Letter
Creelands
Ornfun
Hayes
Wad
Gilbert
Belle of
Shendow
Sporting Sidelights from the Ring and Field
Sporting notes discuss Bill Papke Fitzsimmons and Ada Attell with references to Moran and Cobb. Claims of overdraft by an Englishman and a recenter win window at Attell’s office appear amid chatter of Detroit and Boston opinions. Cobb’s contract dispute and Mack’s training trip prep surface amid season temperature jokes and cast of players.
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Owen Moran
Ada Attell
Attell
Jack Jawnson
Detroit
Fx Cobb
Boston
Bill Papke
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Connie Mack
Bowling Tourney Showcases Navy Dept Contests
A Departmental League event drew a large crowd as Navy contestants led in the five man teams with Fat Men second and Saengers third. Spectators witnessed several matches and cheered the participants throughout.
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Navy
Fiveman
Hat Hui
Sec
Seinwegers
Royale Treasury
Fat Men
Saengers
Suits and Overcoats Sacrifice From Our Own Stock
The notice proclaims a pure sacrifice of hundreds of men’s suits and overcoats of their own make. No item imported, no price ticket altered. Never before has such a varied display been offered at this sacrifice.
Failure to Break Records at Pastime Club Meet in Madison Square Garden
The Madison Square Garden athletic carnival by the Pastime Athletic Club drew a large crowd despite Melvin Sheppard missing the 1000 yard race due to suspension for fouling Guy Haskins in Philadelphia. Winners included Carl Walther in the 60 yard handicap and RS Geary in the one mile, with performances by Yale, Fordham, and Irish American athletes among others.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Melvin Sheppard
Sheppards
Philadelphia
Guy Haskins
Sum Mares
Carl Walther
Saw Fork Athletic Club
E Scheninger
Indhex
FC Moller
Scheninger West Sida Y Mot
Boorman
Columbia University
Ty Forrest
Smithgon Vwig
Robbins Vale University
Northridge
Iriah
Harry Lo Homan
Sew Yak Athletic
HP Ramey Chicago Atheticlub Aeemné le Ruy Ro
Dorland Pastime Athletic Club
R E Goggin
Gig Haskins
Pennavlana TS
Walte
New York Athletic Club
P Tiunt
Pastime Athletic Club
Allen Pastime Athletic Club
Liebgolt Pastime Athletic Club
EP Carr
Xavier Athlet
Frank
J McGarnel
Trinity Club
Frank Trans Chicago Athletic
Woman wrestler makes debut in Washington bout
Cora Livingston, a 19 year old Canadian at 130 pounds, wrestled in Washington to debut a female competitor. She defeated May Colbert in five minutes in an exhibition and later faced an unknown challenger, with timekeeper interference leading to a forfeited match and protests as police dispersed the crowd outside Kernan Lyceum.
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Washington
Cora Livingston
Kernan
Lyceum Mass
Livingston
May Colbert
Mgt
Miss Livingston
Bertha Stark
Wiss Livingston
Stanly Earp
Karp
Will Roehm
Livvigstons Tinager
Leo Jones Champion In Worlds Roller Skating Final
Leo Jones of St Louis wins the grand final in the two mile event at the worlds roller skating championship held in Pittsburg. He defeats Ollie Moore by a narrow margin as smoke rises over the arena. Preliminary heats listed a series of placements including Kid Thmanwel and Joe Gendron, with final times around 1 minute 10 seconds. The five mile preliminaries begin tomorrow night and continue all week with the grand final set for Monday.
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Pittsburg
Leo Jones
St Louio
DEL SENDS FOR BATS TOM BROWN BOOSTS STREET
Del sends bats and praises Charley Street as Washington’s best catcher in years. Jim Delehanty eyes Florida winter league training, while Griffith restructures New York Americans pitching. Crowded winter notes cover players' moves, salaries, and plans for spring training.
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Jim Delehanty
Florida
Alrenly
Charley Hickman
Del
Galveston
Nationals
Dels
Tom Brown
Charley Street
Washington
Street
Saul Brov i
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