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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
40
A fragmentary sports column by J Ed Grillo features a rambling, opinionated stream about players, coaches, and public remarks. The piece references familiar names and teams in a loose, gossiping tone, with scattered mentions of wrestling and local athletes amid a noisy jumble of phrases.
A fragment notes a flag raising on June 12 with plans at a location involving Forti and Fayette. The text mentions participants possibly including IW Chitraw and Spierkes Arras, with references to a program, events, and expected attendees. details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
Socks Seybold sustained a serious leg injury during a play at the plate as the big right fielder collided with a tag. He was carried from the field and his participation in remaining practice games of the trip is highly doubtful.
The national baseball commission issued several rulings. Washington is censured. Minneapolis and Des Moines fined $25 each over player Edmonston. San Francisco gains Arrelanes amid disputes with New York. Various claims about free agency, contracts, and reporting obligations were adjudicated with fines and suspensions noted for multiple clubs and players.
The rival race saga surrounds Melvin Shepard and Haskins with disqualifications by AAU President James Sullivant. Philadelphia figures urge pause as the Middle Atlantic division weighs steps, while New York teams seek to smooth relations and possible fresh meeting.
Draper of the University of Pennsylvania is declared eligible to represent the university but not to play in opening games. He will join after October 22. Draper has one year at Swarthmore, two full years and part of another at Pennsylvania. The faculty ruling allows use of the tackle for Swarthmore, Cornell, Michigan, and other games after the disqualification date October 2.
Columbia Typographical Union Norm will represent in the National Baseball Tournament to be held near New York City next September. A meeting of the four towns has been called for next Sunday at Typographical Temple to arrange preliminary business and select local union men eligible to join the team.
At the Fair Grounds CF Clarks Green Bear equaled the track record by winning the mile and a sixteenth feature. Juggler, long considered a certainty by Burlew and ONeill, finished second amid upsets and a suspended jockey amid the race. Celias Marie Abe won the two-year-old half mile.
Race card notes Quaktind Wat led the six furlong sprint with 11 to 1 odds, besting Import who finished second amid heavy interference. Massa also placed while several rivals faltered, including the longest shot in the field.
At Santa Anita Park Antioch and Ollie Ward win furls and feature tight finishes with Miniature and Early Tide close behind. In the YMCA tourney in the district gymnasium ten bouts showcase top amateurs while referees and timers officiate, including P F O'Connor.
A long list of racing entries across seven races is presented, detailing horses, weights, and odds for opening events. Names such as War Horn, Exode, Kenmare Queen, and Lilian Ray appear, with prices like 106 and 108 noted. The document also references a Virginia track team and Grangetown games, mentioning Randolph’s ankle injury and relay concerns.
Former Major and Minor League leader Arthur Irwin becomes manager of the new Washington club. Plans approved for grandstand and bleachers with a season opening April 27. Local businessmen and notable figures in Washington back the venture, aiming to avoid conflicts with the Nationals. Players to report to manager at Philadelphia. season to start with opening here and games to be played on a local field setup. Admission at 2 cents to the steal era and 4 cents to the grand stand.
The Commissioners tightened their grip by defeating the Aggies to widen their lead in the Departmental League standings. Foundry edged Lenes from Independents as three teams battled for second place with strong showings from Agriculture Maxx Bureau and other squads. The Royal tournament semifinals produced four high scorers Sims Rose Baum Williams with scores around the 400s.
Marie Abe and Escutcheon lead a crowded card with several winner odds listed. Koroshary defeats Antioch, and Bonnie Prince Charlie gains an upset over Minnie Bright in a tense program. Other results include Bio F Green Seal, Salvage, Mortiboy, and Brookleaf securing notable placings amid tight margins.
Chicago area clubs face pressure as star players from the Cubs and White Sox seek semi pro status. Cobb of the Pirates and Leach of Cleveland press for terms, while offers from Logan Square loom. Calls and letters spill into today’s talks as players weigh outlaw clubs versus Chicago deals.
Washington and Lee University defeated their opponents 15 to 0 in a hard fought home game. The visitors started strong but failed to match the first team’s pace, securing a decisive victory that could clinch the state title for the university.
Manager Fontaine announced the Washington School baseball schedule, listing twelve games over ten weeks. Strong candidates include Moaser and others from private schools, with early tests against Episcopal High School Alexandria and Georgetown Preps, and a decisive game if tied. Carroll Institute Five Defeated by Corcoran Cadets in basketball action, Leech and Giovannoni lead for Corcoran with goals by Hines and Coleman.
Cantillons crowd shifts from Santa Fe to Katy road Fort Worth and Houston. Altizer Outfielders Milan Kay and Pitcher Burns arrive from Oakland and Linden Tenn, Burns adding local Texan roots. Burns vs swift workouts with San Antonio and Rice Hotel figures. Milan and Altizers join the squad in a fan event at the air park and training drills.
McFarland and manager Harry Gilmore plan to match to fight Joe Gans for the lightweight championship within six months. They travel to the coast to prepare and express confidence that Gans will face Britt Packey and then defend against Gans in a future bout.
Special to The Washington Post recounts a tentative ten round bout at a Reading arena that collapsed after Ryan of Timdelona and Tommy Lowe of Washington refused to enter the ring due to insufficient attendance to meet guarantees. Fitzgerald and Batrlng Stinger of Philadelphia staged the main event while preliminaries featured Charles Bropoy of Wilmington and Reddy Yost of Reading drawing, and Young Lorber of Philadelphia defeating Tommy Stone of New York in six rounds.
Soldier Burnie Burns from Baltimore defeats Kid Sullivan in a 12 round bout judged by Referee Joe McGuigan. Burns showed superior defense and two-handed skill, avoiding Sullivan’s punches and showcasing boxing genius. He earned praise as a promising pugilist and anticipated a future match with Johnny Summers of England.
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