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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
14
A fragmented column by J Ed Grillo surveys how athletes, fans, and public talk intertwine in sports. It touches on stars, criticism, and the idea of public voices shaping perceptions of teams and players.
The notice outlines a June flag raising event at a local location with community leaders and residents invited. It mentions a schedule of ceremonies, a possible parade, and remarks by local officials. Attendees are encouraged to gather at the designated site for the public observance.
Socks Seybold suffered a severe leg injury in a chaotic play at the plate during the SW Ori practice. A fast tag attempt led to a collision as he dodged the tag, his foot caught, and his knee twisted badly. He was carried off the field and is unlikely to participate in remaining practice games.
The national baseball commission issued multiple decisions today. San Francisco gains Arrelanes over New York after a dispute over free agent status. Edmonston, Minneapolis, and Des Moines face fines and sanctions for improper claims and contract issues. Various players and clubs, including Cleveland and Brooklyn, are mentioned in rulings affecting free agency and reported contracts. The commission also addresses draft and transfer rules and enforces penalties for violations.
A dispute surrounds a proposed middle distance race between Melvin Sheppard and Justival Haskins after Sheppard was disqualified by President James Sullivant. The Philadelphia runner faces a ban for insubordination while negotiations continue to reschedule the event in Madison Square Garden or Washington venues.
Specal to The Washington Post reports Draper of the University of Pennsylvania has been declared eligible to represent the team after October 22. He will not play in opening games but may suit up thereafter. Draper has one year at Swarthmore and parts of two years at Pennsylvania.
Columbia Typographical Union Norm will represent in the Printers National Baseball Tournament to be held soon. A meeting at Typographical Temple on Sunday to arrange preliminary business and select players. All local union men are eligible and urged to attend.
CF Clarks Green Bear equaled the track record by a mile and a sixteenth at the Fair Grounds, upsetting a major coup by Burlew and ONeill as Juggler finished second. Green Seal carried heavy weight to win, while Celias Marie Abe captured the two year olds half mile. Jockey Lee later suspended for rest of meeting after incident with Mandela Sum.
Race results from Oaldong today show Tom Shaw the favorite winning at long odds 11 to 1 amid errors and interference. Massa finished second after heavy crowding, while other races feature varied times and placements including Salvago and Ruth Wo St Albs in mid card events.
Easy for Antioch wins the main event at Santa Ana Park by twelve lengths over Miniature in the second, with Early Tide and Center Shot close behind. Other races feature wide field finishes and a tense Young Men’s Christian Association wrestling tournament in the District with multiple weight classes and close decisions.
A cluttered list shows entries for multiple races including four furlongs, five and a half furlongs, six furlongs, and longer, with horses such as War Horn The Slicker Exode Harm Perchal Kenmare Queen Cuban Boy and more. The text also notes Virginia track team practice for Georgetown games and concerns over Randolph’s sprained ankle affecting their relay lineup.
Former major and minor league leader Arthur Irwin to manage the new Washington club with Ed. Lannon expecting a season opener on April 27. Plans for grandstand and bleachers approved. season could begin around April 27 with capacity for 1040 in bleachers and a larger grand stand.
In a tight departmental league night the Commissioners defeated the Aggies to tighten their grip on the pennant chase. Three teams chase second place as Foundry wins leverage over the Independents with a 4482 to 1900182 pin total. Top scorers include Abbott with 4482 and Akers 186 178 for the Commissioners. Four finalists from the Royal Duckpin tournament will join in next week’s action.
Marie Abe and Escutcheon head a list of winners in Los Angeles racing events. Notable results include Bio F Green Seal defeating Miss Marxten Flynn and Lady Vincent, with scores and margins such as .14 to 5 and 1 to 2. Other victories feature Koroshary over Antioch, Bonnie Prince Charlie over Minnie Bright, Salvage over Mortiboy, and Brookleaf over Emiley Corbett with varied odds and final tallies.
Chicago base players and semi professionals press demands to join Chicago clubs. Cobb of Drut and Callahan seek terms and offers from Logan Square team amid pursuit by Detroit and Cleveland players. Players weigh playing two games weekly and business plans if they relocate to Chicago.
Washington and Lee University basketball team earned a hard fought victory on home ground against Newport. The visitors led early but Washington and Lee outplayed them throughout the contest, securing a decisive score and essentially clinching the state championship for the hosts.
Manager Fontaine announces a 12 game schedule for the Washington School team in the coming weeks. The slate includes a clash with Episcopal High School at Alexandria and games against Emerson Institute Georgetown Preps and others as the squad builds into shape under the guidance of experienced coach Prem formerly of Hamilton College.
Report from Fort Worth to Houston describes Altizer Outfielders Milan and Kay and Pitcher Burns arriving from Oakland with Cantillon’s Cantillon crew. Burns, a Texan, bounces back after wintering on the Pacific Coast and Honolulu, while Milan and Kay rehearse with local pros at the Rice Hotel amid fan activity and workouts at the air park.
McFarland and manager Harry Gilmore announce plans to face Joe Gans for the lightweight championship within six months. They travel to the Coast to prepare as Gilmore says they will beat Britt Packey to secure a bout with Gans, aiming to become lightweight champion.
Special to The Washing Post: Timdelona’s Teadine Paul and Washington’s Ryan, with Tommy Lowe, were set for a ten round bout in Reading, but attendance issues caused a postponement. Fitzgerald and Batrlng Stinger of Philadelphia fought a windy ten rounds in a toss up decision. prelims saw Bropoy of Wilmington draw with Yost of Reading, while Lorber of Philadelphia edged Stone of New York in six rounds.
Baltimore dispatch reports Soldier Burns of Washington defeated Kid Sullivan in a tense teethed round contest judged by Referee Joe McGuigan. Burns used clever defense and a sharp left hand to frustrate Sullivan, showing superior ring generalship and two handed punching power. The victory sets Burns up for a forthcoming match with Johnny Summers of England in March.
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