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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
24
Sporting commentary notes many players lack full command of rules guiding play. Discussion centers on interference, squeeze plays, and base running rulings illustrated by a Chicago Detroit game and Laughlin’s decision. The piece reflects on spring start timing and historical Baltimore base-running accuracy shaping modern practice.
Connie Mack plans a Capital City workout today for his Athletics amid weather hopes of Nationals clash. Umpire concerns about player inconsistency are noted as Milan shows promise, with Hughes Street Plank and Bender or Salinity pegged for today’s probable lineups.
The report catalogs postponed or rained out games in American Association and Eastern League with Milwaukee and Syracuse notes. It also details a London linked boxing syndicate planning a Burns vs Johnson world title fight, aiming to cable terms to fighters and possibly send a rep abroad if needed.
In the Tri State and New England circuits, many games were postponed due to rain including Johnstown vs Lancaster, Williamsport, Harrisburg, Altoona, Reading, and Montgomery. Other notes log Alabama, Southern, and South Atlantic games with several rain delays and rescheduled dates where possible.
Union Club manager Irwin orders players to Brooklyn for a two game set after canceling a Wilmington game. ILow key talks with George Alien and the outfit moves from Williamsport via Lehrme, while details of other outlaw circuit games and standings are noted.
Norfolk defeats Danville 1 to 0 at Athletic Field as Timpire Wastervelt calls the game after the seventh inning. Line scores show Danville with multiple batters stranded while Norfolk plates the lone run late. attendance about 2,500.
Special to The Washington Post. Boston May 7 Thoney left fielder for the Red Sox is out of the game indefinitely after tearing ligaments in the latest Philadelphia game. He was sent to Youngstown Ohio for treatment and McGuire said weeks will pass before his return if at all this season. Walton Carlisle has taken his place in left field and McGuire praises his fielding promise, expecting a strong showing in two weeks.
New York May 7 A top American runner Sheppard likely will not try out for the Olympic team this summer with tryouts less than a month off. He cites lack of training and two main reasons a police appointment on the eligible list may block his travel abroad. If he is named to the list his city position could prevent leaving for the games and if not chosen in time he will not go overseas. His absence weakens the American chances as no rival half miler matches his speed and experts say no other athlete can beat the English in this distance.
The Ingomar yacht once based in New York and raced in 22 foreign events with 19 wins, including the Cane Wa Cup. It was sold by MP Plinr to Daniel Ro Hanna of Cleveland and is expected to return to racing this season, reigniting hype among yachtsmen.
Georgetown’s eight preparing to meet the Blue and Gray’s second eight in a preliminary race with the New York University eight slated to row Georgetown tomorrow. Potomac Boat Club offers crew headquarters at the Ebbi tt House near the Potomac course praised for its suitability. Pennsylvania may enter future races. A Navy Department baseball benefit at the Belasco Theater features Washington and St. Louis teams with Navy officials attending.
A salesman touts two grades of HeSe suits priced at 18 and 20 dollars as part of a stock meant to surpass all previous efforts. He promises superior workmanship, style, fit and finish, claiming exceptional tailoring talent across the line.
Dr L L Harbin of Columbia carded 79 on a soggy Brightwood links to lead qualifying in Columbia Golf Club’s spring tournament. Walcott and W R Tuckerman of Chevy Chase fared close with 80s, as seventeen golfers contested the round amid rain and slick turf.
A heavy rainstorm at Jamaica track disrupts spectators and riders as hats fly, coats soak, and visibility drops. Despite soaked conditions, racing proceeds with bets on King Coballos and Masquerade drawing heavy support while wagers on Hartford Boy rise amid mud and chaos.
Weather delays postpone multiple games including Hanover Dartmouth Tufts and Westchester Holy Cross and Princeton Mercerburg Princeton. A coupon on page 2 references the cancelled Manhattan Soap Company event. rain affects schedule across the day.
Jamaica track turned to a sea of mud as 600 regulars watched. R T Wilson Jr. rode Aletheuo to victory by five lengths in the six furlong Newtown Spring Stakes, with Keater second and Triumph third. Berkeley’s Leverwyck Stable horse led the six furlong handicap note to a five length win. Zethus led early but lost to Heatey in the final stretch. Dugan rode Aletheuo to the wire amid driving rain and difficult footing.
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