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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
27
Walker defeats Rector as Americans win three firsts including Irons breaking the broad jump record and Bacon in the 402 meter hurdles. Cole captures featherweight catch as catch can wrestling. Carpenter, the Local Boy, advances to finals today.
The meet highlights US runners sweeping sprints and hurdles with new marks. RE Waice and F Giver lead 400 and 100 finals, while JB A triple and 55s sprint hint at Olympic pace. Crowd details, judging notes, and a dropped stumble mirror a crowded day of competition across tracks and pools.
The article recounts a chaotic morning of track and field with Walker topping a tough field in a 400 meter semifinal and a mix of strong performances from American men including Irons and Kelly in distance and field events. It notes Olympic records, key heats, and prominent competitors from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other nations, with detailed results across running, jumping, diving, and wrestling events.
Statistics from the New York-Chicago relay race show 131 boys participating, covering 1092 miles in 1250 relays with some running twice. Denial running time listed as 14 hours 46 minutes, averaging 95 miles per hour and 6 minutes 19 seconds per mile. Message from Mayor McClellan to Mayor Busse arrived in Chicago 1 hour 51 minutes early.
A collage of sports gossip notes. Frank Smith of the White Sox vows never to rejoin the team, while Frank Commy demands workers who share effort. Sprawling mentions include Tyrgs, Battling Nelson, Spade, Hob Fitzsimmons, and Gable dispatches amid boxing and wrestling chatter.
The National Electric Supply Company defeated Goldenberg 7 to 4 in a Commercial League game. Pitchers Hobey and Reichard delivered solid outings though errors decided the contest. Meridith hit a home run for Goldenberg as Beall and Reichard led hitters with multiple runs scored.
The International gymnastic tournament ended at six this evening with prize awards. The top 25 winners wore laurel wreaths in the ancient Greek style and marched off with banners. Maple of Munich led the all around with 130 points among Americans winning prizes.
Bethlehem New Hampshire July 23 The leading automobiles in the Glidden tour arrived about 2 PM after a muddy run from Rangeley The leaders were nearly five minutes late reaching Bethlehem The chairman's car sank in a embankment at Cham and Chairman Hower and Charles J Glidden were thrown from the car Neither was injured Rumson Four Loses at Polo Rumson Four defeats at polo matches as New Haven Country Club triumphs 13 12 to 12 goals
Irregular list of intercity league games shows matches for Amateu r Games Tod a and several city leagues. Several venues cited include Copttel City Park Highth Street Florida Avenue Northeast and Cleveland Park with postponements due to rain affecting several contests. The card notes teams such as Brentwood Gophel City Sunslay School Marquette St Vincent and the Manhattan locals, with matches against entities like Murphy Company and National Electric Supply.
Special to The Washington Post reports 32 members of the Church of the First Assembly of Christ, including women led by Bishop Elizabeth Robinson, face public decency charges after a police raid on a Willoughby Street church. Magistrate Higginbotham sets bail at 500 for Robinson Clarke Wecker and Dunham. rest paroled to August 12 hearing. The bishop claims religious rights and denies impropriety while neighbors complain of disturbances. A cluster of both young and wild looking worshipers fill the packed courtroom.
American Association games in progress or postponed include Indianapolis and Minneapolis, Louisville, St Paul, Columbus, Muwaukesh, Toledo, and Kansas City. Eastern League features doubleheaders in Buffalo, Jersey City, and Montreal with varied scores. Tri-State, Southern, and Virginia leagues list multiple city matchups with partial scores and postponements.
The District building interior became the hottest spot in the city as steam heat was tested to gauge the mechanical system. Superintendent Ward cited construction needs and a 17 hour test causing discomfort to clerks and officials. Ralph B Pratt observed the temperature change from a south window as the boilers expended heat and the weather worsened.
Indianapolis reports Buck Freeman of the Minneapolis American Association team has broken a bone in his right shoulder after sliding into home plate. The injury ends his season and may end his baseball career, though Freeman remains a noted home run hitter with a strong reputation.
Brussels reports that Belgian authorities have arrested several persons suspected of complicity in a rumored plot to assassinate King Leopold. The Journal de Bruxelles notes authorities intensified an anarchist crackdown following the inquiry. In Lisbon Queen Amelie appeals to the press for support of her son, the new king, amid national strife.
Washington Lodge No 15 Elks will escort 60 orphans from Washington City Orphan Asylum St Josephs Orphan Asylum 8th Johns Orphanage Bruen Home German Orphan Asylum and St Roses Asylum to Glen Echo Park by special cars of the Washington Railway and Electric Company arriving about 11 o clock The park will be stocked with 380 gallons of ice cream 250 gallons of lemonade 2100 sandwiches 3000 boxes of candy and fruit and cake Buzzy toys jacks rubber balls and souvenir ware await the youngsters with the executive committee named to supervise the outing
Renn New surv w-dward H Sothern will contest Virginia Harned in a divorce suit filed yesterday by her attorneys. A demurrer was filed and sealed, revealing nothing of the grounds or contents. Sothern’s whereabouts were unclear, with motel and Lake Tahoe rumors. Mrs Lothan’s location also unsettled amidst conflicting reports.
Henry Diggins a 28 year old resident of Wheaton Maryland was held for grand jury in a United States police count on an assault charge against Miss Margaret Wilson employee of the St James Hotel on Brightwood avenue near Butternut street. Witnesses including a conductor and three soldiers placed Diggins on the same car as the victim at Takoma Park junction. Diggins was remanded in default of bond.
Nearly 1900 people attended the first outing of the Social Order of Moose Heid No 9 at Luna Park yesterday. The order, established in this city last March, reports about A) members. Officers listed include Joseph J Crowle president William Fentress vice president Fokd ward Datley treasurer Carl Flace secretary and 87th financial secretary. Executive committee in charge were Schmid, J J O Connor, and Joseph J Crowley.
Charles W Hewett of 100 I Street NW is jailed at First Precinct on grand larceny charges after detectives Cornwell and Baur say he took a diamond ring valued at several hundred dollars from May Donlock, a Chinaman, with several other men allegedly sharing in the theft.
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