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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
8
J Ed Grillo surveys boxing chatter on Burns, Johnson, and Molr. He contests calls for easy opponents, notes Cortett’s refusals, and highlights Molr and Palmer’s willingness to fight strong foes. The column touches racing, track figures, and national league news amid ongoing boxing discourse.
Yale's 1910 baseball schedule reads with dates similar to prior years and a notable exception for Princeton. The list includes March 1 through June 4 as key dates, with games against Tufts, Dartmouth, Amherst, Harvard, Fordham, Columbia, West Point, and Princeton among others. A Memorial Day home game vs Princeton is noted as a new feature, while overall timing remains similar to previous seasons.
Lew Vi town announces Lucius I. Bigelow captain of Yale's champion footwear team has been chosen as leader of the eleven. Jones will assist Bigelow with backfield candidates and coaching duties. Jones will coach at quarterback while Bigelow handles backfield assignments as Fel stars in their positions.
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports President T C Noyes of the Washington baseball club arrived en route to the Pacific coast and will confer with Manager Cantillon about the Senators policy for the coming season. Noyes hopes to move the club toward the top of the list and may meet AL President Ben Johnson to clear recent league differences.
The Yale Alumni Weekly will discuss the election of Robert E. Burch as football captain, criticizing the delay that allows electioneering and suggesting a return to the former postgame selection. It notes protests from graduates and outlines vote details from two elections, including Burch, Coy, and Brides, with Bigelow initially tied.
A patchwork of sports blurbs and city notices blends into a hazy sports page. Harvard figures drift from Yale as Lill Papke’s economics clash with New York’s funding squeeze while Detroit gratitude rides amid a salary push. Cincinnati’s Jon Ganzel leads a Reds reshaping as boxing culture is lightly examined. Georgia’s rain and an Atlanta hotel policy test sports social life, with Arion Club seeking holiday baseball in several towns and Colgate’s basketball setback at Providence.
Colloquy captures handicap from Lens the favorite Monte Carlo after being backed in steeplechase ramps home McCormick contingent cleans up on Roxane in the distance event.
New Orleans reports the National Stakes at City Park featuring Roxane and Monte Carlo with Fore and Elizabeth Harwood among top contenders. Monte Carlo led the steeplechase to victory. Colloquy won the handicap. Lad of Langdon outpaced Hyperion II in the mile race. Other notable results include Roxane’s Clean Up and Gromobel performances as the meet showcased strong class and close finishes.
A dated racing card lists entries and results across multiple races at Emeryville and San Jose Handicaps. It notes Purse races for maidens and two-year-olds, with horses such as Rapid Woliao, Artie Ripley, and Uncle Henry appearing, plus winners and times for several races and sequence of entries, jockeys, and odds.
A long, jumbled roster of names and titles from New Orleans includes Cuban Boy, Roseburg UI, Pinion, Dr. Logan, Husted, Jack Witt, Marian Louise, Henry C. Cant, and many others. The text presents a scattered collection of individuals, roles, and possible references without a cohesive narrative or context.
All season stock of overcoats and suits liquidating now at Heads to-foot Outfitters located at Pa. Ave. and 9th St. The display includes blue and black coats, cutaway and Prince Albert coats, and vests totaling 350 garments. Full dress and tuxedo suits not included.
The report lists finish orders and odds from multiple races. Winners include Bandican in race four and El Casador in race five, with names such as Sir Edward Migasing and Christing A. Tentow among the runners. Various horses and jockeys are noted, with finishing times and betting marks.
Miller guides Botanist to a clear victory in the Poing setta handicap at Santa Anita Park. Magazine falters to second by a nose with Sir Edward close behind. four favorites win on the day. First race six furlongs saw Hartigen prevail at 106 with Miller aboard. second race over three and one eighth furlongs produced Larry Mulgan the winner. third race went to Ancazel at one and a half furlongs remaining.
Ten prominent fencing teams have entered the Brooklyn carnival on February 4 under the Central Young Men's Christian Association. Participants include Carnell, West Point, Yale, Princeton, Penn, Columbia, NYAC, NY Fencers' Club, NY Turn Verein, and Fall and Mask Club of Jersey. Cornell returns with Harries, Faucett, and Howard, the trio that won last year. The event, sanctioned by the Amateur Fencers' League of America, will feature an intercollegiate meet in conjunction with the Manrique trophy competition.
Mel Sheppard, suspended after striking Guy Haskins of Pennsylvania in a race, says he seeks equal punishment for Haskins and calls the suspension biased. He alleges repeated fouls by Haskins, improper officiating, and a fixed outcome in prior events, citing Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia competitions.
Ty Cobb demands his terms before signing with the Detroit club. He says he will report to the club at Hot Springs only if his conditions are met and cites offers to coach a Southern college and to play for a Chicago semi pro team with higher pay. The statements were made in Augusta on January 22.
Roston Mass January 9 Yale defeated Harvard in Mechanicsville Hall in a fast close game. Harvard led 11 to 2 at the end of the 61st period. Captain Brook of Harvard retired with injuries early in the second period. Yale won the final tally in the last half minute. Chicago January 28 Drearden Comlakey says Fred Parent will play shortstop for the White Sox with George Davis moving to second.
London wrestling note reports Burns versus Palmer of Newcastle delayed from February 1 to February 10 due to scheduling. Also includes brief notes on Randell trade to Milwaukee and various local bowling and league results with names, clubs, and brief event summaries.
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