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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
14
Sporting comment outlines fall sports trials and performances across colleges. Mentions Annie Feige founders, Pythoby and others, with references to teams, venues, and upcoming events. Notes on players, coaches, and tournament expectations amid a busy athletic schedule.
Georgetown baseball candidates practiced two hours on the prep field with a five inning inter-squad scrimmage. Noted infield work by Mese, Vavock, Pallen and MacDonald impressed, while pitchers show potential as indoor drills sharpen. Courtney, Simon likely to start infield and outfield roles with a battle for the center field spot. Game time today set for about 7 o clock.
Mount St Josephs College baseball team plans a spring schedule with tentative games against Saint Johns College line at Washington Episcopal High Re and others. The team aims to rebound after a strong 19 season, seeking notable wins home and away including University of Maryland, Baltimore City College, and Gallaudet College, with open dates in May.
Spe tn Te Wal my a Post Polo Mart presid ot Bill Armour of the foled basebell club is not worried about salary disputes. He says players are worth what teams pay and hints at replacing underperformers, while stressing the need for steady leadership and fair compensation within the association.
Fragmented OCR hints at a race or meet involving multiple colleges. Mentions Georgetown Georgia Tech, Boston College, Washington University, and Washington. Text is garbled but suggests a roster or matchup listing and a call to select a team or players.
A GW UD meeting was postponed after confusion at the athletic council meeting last night. Officials indicated arrangements would be made to reschedule and inform attendees about the new date and venue.
The Intercollegiate Club will host indoor games under Dr Joseph A Rileo of Washington with events expected to meet high standards. Relay races between private schools and collegiate relays highlight the program along with sprint, handicap, and scratch races. Two basketball games are also on the program at Center Market Gym tonight featuring Company G vs Shamrocks and Second Regiment vs West Branch M A.
A garbled OCR segment names various people and places including New Orleans, Los Angeles, Oakland, Yellowstone, and individuals such as Minnie Hes Tucus, Donna fire, Wand Dancer, Nazimova, Carman, Esterio, Giovanni, Prince of Orange, Burleigh, Brutus, and Louie Wolf. The fragmentary text lacks context or a cohesive event, suggesting a catalog or mixed notices rather than a single story.
Shirley Rossmore wins 11 a romp as crowds cheer Jack Atkin stake event. Speculators pass up Big Sam Colt while Angelus and Juggler are favored in the mile and one furlong journey.
Arionette defeated Shirley Rossmere and Goldproof in a tight New Orleans sprint for a Rex Handicap field that featured notable sprinters such as Jack Atkin Helne and St Edgar. The event drew a large crowd as bettors watched several upsets and record pace runs behind a number of favored horses including Mayham, Royal Queen, and Specialor as the pack closed on the wire.
Santa Anita Park reported an off day for favorites with only one first-choice winner. Talarand captured the last race at 10 to 1, defeating Wisteria the 1 to 1 shot, while Hereafter faded from the show. Mechek, the heavy favorite at 1 to 4 in the fourth, was beaten by Stanley Tay at 4 to 1. Sehiling produced three winners and Dugan added two.
The program lists multiple events with favorites and long-shot contenders. Mactialh’s horse leads in the opening race while Serenade and Linda Lake vie for minor placings. A series of six furlongs and mile races follow, with noted horses and riders across Thanksgiving week meets and several selling plates.
Bobby Wallace signs with St Touts African League Baseball, after talks with President RL Hughes. He agrees to join for the season at a reduced, undisclosed salary, following three prior seasons with the team.
In a multi race card, Dorado and Shenandoah battle for position as weary favorites falter. Racers include St Edgar, Belmore, Mabel Wollander and Alcibiades as outcomes swing with odds and old foes. Suffolk Park notable results show Dorado leading via strong finishes in the fourth race and a close call for Shenandoah elsewhere.
Belmere surged from a slow start to nearly edge favorite St Edgar after Beng faintly left at the post in the opening Emery Mile race. The well raced finish produced a thrilling conclusion as Belmere touched out rivals by a very slim margin in a tight field.
Fragmentary note urges consulting a doctor for multiple symptoms. Mentions pale cheeks weak nerves loss of appetite poor digestion and discouraged mood. Lacks coherent context, possible medical advice fragment with no identifiable person or organization.
Jerry Freeman has entirely recovered from blood poisoning and is confident he will make a good captain for the team. The squad will stay intact and no captain has yet been appointed.
Nineteen players depart Chicago under Manager Cantillon and trainer Doldinger for Galveston Texas to prepare the Washington club for the league season. The squad will stay through March 29, play exhibition games near Boston and Minneapolis, and keep the roster intact until opening day with captaincy undecided.
Timmy Sebring, noted as a fast baser and steady hitter, reportedly has seed to play in the California league after an offer from a California club. He captained the Wilmington team in the Tri State League last season and has previously played for Pittsburg, Cincinnati, and Chicago, with a history of clashing with managers.
Princeton University arrives with a blue riband sprint squad led by Atlee and Connors aiming to challenge Georgetown and other eastern powers at the intercollegiate indoor meet. The November assembly of Yale Princeton Penn and more signals a top level night of races with McGee Frantz and Cassassa among key scorers.
Trials for Georgetown relay team yielded Gibbs Cohen Rice and Warin as the four man unit to represent Ue Bive and Gray at the annual Indiana games next Saturday night week. Moher serves as substitute. They will face Virginia for the South championship. A reserve squad of Devine Miller Mohen and Bellargin was named to compete at Richmond College. Eleven men tried. coach pleased with last time.
New Yorker Handy set a world record by swimming 50 yards backstroke in 54 seconds at Madison Square Garden. The previous New York state mark was 58 seconds. Daniels of the New York Athletic Club tied the American 10 yard record at 12114 seconds. Daniels and Handy are slated to race tomorrow in a relay, with Thursday’s contest featuring a further showdown.
Spa ta ta Florida March 3 H T Palmer of Georgetown Washington showcases a standout season as his racehorses dominate the milvinft fair meet at the State fair. Palmer aims to capture most purses during a seven day race meeting while officials prepare for a football rules and officials selection discussion later in the month.
The opening Daytona Beach program featured a 190 mile stock car race won by Benz driver L J Bergdoll in 2 hours 49 minutes 3 seconds. E Cedrino in a Fiat led the 100 mile Minneapolis International Trophy before Bergdoll beat him by two minutes and seconds. Despite tire trouble and several retirements, crowds saw a rare display as a few cars finished.
Philadelphia, March 3. William Artemus aged twenty years of Chelfenham suburb died in hospital this afternoon after a broken back injury sustained during a high school football game between Lawndale and Bristol suburban teams. Artemus played a packer ld position on the Lawndale eleven.
A local retailer promotes a nearing end to its suit sale featuring nobby snappy patterns and up to date styles. The promotion highlights a $200 line of soft hats and derbys as part of the assortment.
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