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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1908
Page
46
A match last night featured Hacken Schmidt in a confrontation with a Russian challenger over a four minute stay to place bets. The Russian grew angry after Vit was guaranteed no offense, explained as a national custom and not a personal slight.
Sporting comment by Jed Grillo profiles Hackenschmidt as a cultured, multilingual rival to Frank Gotch. The Russian bear is praised for intellect, training discipline, and confidence, while attacking perceived corruption in American wrestling and praising honesty and proper conduct as essential to the sport’s salvation.
Georgetown University starts its baseball season at home against the Maryland Aggies with Diamond starting in the box. Captain Simon leads a reshaped infield and new faces fill gaps as Mudd and Maloney depart. Schlafly and Deutschman fill outfield duties while Diamond, a freshman, anchors the pitching staff. In boxing, Jack Johnson signs with the Bargers Athletic Club to face Jim Barry at Milwaukee’s Hippodrome on April 10, aiming to rebound from recent outings.
In Pinehurst on March 2 John F H Porter of Allegheny Country Club and Warren I X Wood of Homewood Club Chicago reach the finals of the Presidents or First Division cup after Porter defeats Lard 20 holes in a dramatic semifinal. Wood defeats Worthington 4 and 3 to set up a 36 hole final. Oswald Kirk and C D Becker survive in the consolation.
Lexington dates from April 22 to May 6 three weeks for Louisville May 6 to May 29 Latonia June 2 to July 18 totaling forty one days A pool room information ban accompanies the dates while licensing rules target doping and require clean track records A meeting on April 28 will consider lease applications
Richmond Va March 20 officials of an intercollegiate track meet at the Horse Show building tomorrow night say the program will eclipse any in the South Rector of the University of Virginia will run the quarter mile Archie Randolph also of Virginia will compete in his originally entered events having recovered from a recent arm injury.
Washington Union League club reshuffles officers with Louis Hart elected treasurer as Watty Lee joins roster. Secretary remains EB Helm who resigns treasurer post. Manager Irwin signs Atherton Hauner and others and plans two game series opening April 27 in Washington. Irwin to confer with President Hart on playing material and season schedule. Poggenberg defeats Jackson 409 to 320 in national amateur billiard tourney in Chicago.
Detroit reports Cobb signed a one year contract with the Detroit baseball club after a tense two hour talk with President Navin. Cobb withdrew demands for a three year deal and Navin reportedly offered concessions and a salary boost for 1908. Cobb plans a summer absence then reports to Manager Jennings at Little Rock.
Announcement from Philadelphia dated March 20 states that the University of Pennsylvania and New York University eight-oared crews will row a national two mile course on the Schuylkill River on May 2. NYU makes its first rowing appearance and may compete in the national regatta on May 23. Princeton withdraws from the league. Haverford beats Cornell 4 to 2 in Ithaca with notable Indian player Prince Narayan.
Washington fans see Cantillon and the Millers depart for Houston to face McCloskey's Cardinals with Cates Keeley pitching and Falkenberg on reserve Burns arm prompts decision to hold Falkenberg back Altizer and Willson expected to travel while Oberlin stays for Miller lineup practice interrupted by sand winds before a theater outing and a schedule of games against the Colts Nationals and Miller teams through the coming week
The event featured Hackenschmidt's display of agility and strength at Convention Hall with 1200 spectators watching his bouts. He dominated opponents including Joe Turner Rob Roy Mackay and Henry Paulson before defeating Emil Stegemiller in a strong concluding performance. The show highlighted local talent and predicted Chicago League growth while noting management tensions and player moves in major league discussions.
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