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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
46
Sporting writer J Ed Grillo discusses player familiarity with baseball laws, examining the squeeze play and umpire decisions in recent games. He cites Laughlin and Dougherty incidents, notes the need for pitchers to start to pitch before baserunners run, and reflects on season timing and historical base running tricks by Baltimore in shaping modern baserunning.
Connie Mack plans to move the Washington Nationals to the Capital City grounds for batting practice as rain cancels. Umpire quotes praise for Milan and Strayke’s fielding, with notes on Plank Bender Hughes Street and Salinpely pending Philadelphia game. Weather partly cloudy with a possible Nationals Athletics tilt. preparations emphasize keeping players sharp and ready for action.
A string of postponed games and a boxing promoter push dominate the sports page. Minor league baseball results posted from Kansas City Milwaukee Syracuse and Scranton show rain and other delays. In boxing, a new Chicago based syndicate plans a Burns vs Johnson world title bid with a $5000 purse and telegraphed negotiations to London amid potential international footing.
Weather disruptions ripple across the Tri State and New England circuits with numerous postponed games. Key matchups in Johnstown Lancaster Williamsport Altoona Reading Montgomery Birmingham Mobile and Savannah Charleston Jacksonville show rainouts or rescheduled actions as teams juggle dates and venues amid ongoing league play.
Manager Irwin shifts the Union Club outfit to Brooklyn for a two game series against Hassey’s team as the Washington Wilmington game was halted by Irwin and his players. Alien, eyed as a key signee, may join from Williamsport, with several outlaw circuit games postponed due to weather yesterday.
Washington Post reports Norfolk defeats Danville 1 to 0 at Athletic Field. Key events include a late game substitution by Timpire Wastervelt and multiple runs by Danville batters, with Norfolk's defense and pitching shaping the final score in a tense, low scoring contest attended by about 2,500.
Boston May 7 special report Jack Thoney Red Sox left fielder is out for an indefinite period after injuring his arm. He left the game against Philadelphia with a torn ligament and was sent to Youngstown Ohio for treatment. McGuire expects weeks before he can return, if at all this season. Walton Carlisle has taken his place and is praised as a strong fielder with two weeks of play expected to prove his worth.
New York May 7 Aker Melving Shep pard Americas greatest half mile racer likely will not represent the country in the Olympic games this summer Tryouts are near He explains two reasons insufficient training and imminent police appointment He fears losing his city position if he travels abroad and notes no other half miler in the nation matches his speed risking a decline in chances against the English runners.
The Ken Ingomar, a famed New York yacht, was sold to Daniel Ro Hanna of Cleveland by MP Plinr. Built in 1967, it raced in New York and abroad, winning nineteen of twenty two starts including the Cane Wa Cup. Yacht fans expect the Ingomar to race again this season.
Georgetown's eight to face Blue and Gray's second eight in a preliminary intercollegiate regatta. The Potomac Boat Club provides crew headquarters at the Ebbitt House while the Potomac course offers a mile and 30 strokes. Pennsylvania may attend future races as spectators note the event's significance for college rowing. A Navy basebal benefit at Belasco Theater features Washington and St Louis teams.
A store touts two grades of men’s suits at 18 and 20 dollars with extensive quality claims. The ad emphasizes high workmanship, style, fit, and finish and asserts prices compare favorably with higher standards, aiming to showcase exceptional tailoring talent and progress.
In soggy Brightwood links Columbia Golf Club opened its annual spring tourney with 7 9 by Dr Harbin of Columbia. Walcott and W R Tuckerman from Chevy Chase close behind with 80s as 7 other enthusiasts braved wet conditions. Morrow and Nalzell also posted 87s in the first round, with a large field and a long course after two holes were lengthened.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports a severe rainstorm at Jamaica track on May 7. Regulars arrived in rain, hats blown off, coats drenched, stands exposed, and racing halted only by necessity to pay horsemen. Riders and horses heavily mudded, but betting continued as organizers could not postpone.
Postponements strike several games including Hanover Dartmouth Tufts and Westchester Holy Cross amid rain. Princeton Mercerburg Princeton match appears on Page 2 with a coupon note from Manhattan Soap Co. and other listings.
New York May 7 Jamaica track raced in heavy rain as Aletheuo ridden by Dugan led from the barrier to win the six furlong Newtown Stakes by five lengths. Keater in second and Triumph in third battled the wet going while Berkeley ran a strong handicap showing. Other stakes events saw Heatey and Zethus prevail in close finishes as the muddy card produced several upset outcomes.
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