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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1908

Page

95

Ketchel Beats Jack Sullivan In Twenty Round Fight

In San Francisco Ketchel defeats Boston boxer Jack Sullivan in the twentieth round at Coffroth arena. Ketchel uses full hitting force and boxing knowledge to overpower Sullivan as the crowd reacts to the dramatic finish and Sullivan rises to continue before finally succumbing.

W. W. Naughton San Francisco Young Ketchel Jack Dwin Ketchel Faiih Ken ‘el Sean Boston Ket Suisun Sulvan

McConnell Tops Local Club and Leads League Batting

Boston second baseman McConnell, acquired from Providence, leads the American League with a .298 average. Criss remains in first with a .400 mark but has played only six games, while McConnell has 14 games and a strong running average, followed closely by Stovall of Cleveland and Chase of the New York team. Deletanty’s local club notes his gains, Burns is among the staff leaders, and lineups show detailed AB and H figures across teams and positions.

McConnell Boston Providence Criss Stovall Cleveland Wilu Chase New York Deletanty Nationals Nose Newark Bt Mehman Clealios Bug Shaver Detoit Body Unun Detcot Lurner Claselind Uuae Hower Bsi Tig Ou Seo Geo Lou Lister Willama Tougherte Lurmehn Detroit Philada Isatley Clevelid Chery Phitida Prato Lo Jones San Sivan Hostar Cope Jay Lee Kepe Yuing Tae Giestto Chage Wasi Wenning Bell Hove NOY Reid Sally Sway Larnmore Chisuwos Withers Phila Bulacan Uw Rat Amnides Crey Shacchels Cheshey Morgan Crags Minn Smith Hetchel Master Pluk Sullivan Himeele Weil Smith Chi Jack Pat Wash Cates Wah Gehring Detmit Ketchey Boa Ketchel Inter Sullivan Orn Noy Hetehe Iafa NY Bosten Tim Beshbarat Branlay Dougherty Chicago Pemphilt Stahl Actea Chvmer Washington Andaruon Achiefer Jones St Louis Hound Rajoe Pickering Washington Tuck Sullivan Cettehrs Therg Frallivan Dim Fady Xchaefor

Washington and Lee beats Virginia Tech 74 to 42 in track meet

Washington and Lee University track team defeated Virginia Polytechnic Institute 74 to 42 at Lexington. Records were broken by Ladker, Steele, McCowan, Westlaker, Lutteral, and Diffendol. Absences of Capt Trulford and Noland hampered Tech prospects.

Washington Post Lexington Washington and Lee University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Washington and Lee Ladker Steele McCowan Westlaker Lutteral Diffendol Trulford Noland Steete Frst Weedelen Cocond Guker Tima Diffendel Minetrea Minetrea, Secdnd Street Westlahen Stane Bryant Mist Holmes Rinehart Thing Lutieray Fire Robbing Taylor Weeddkenint Luker Ringiart Thine Hanmerthorn Eutieal Alstanea Davis Steset Sw'livas Stone Hodger Tarker Becwnd Pelthard Sullivan Tun—McCowen Steve Bryant huirdies—Steele Nest Barer Writitad Tame Burteral Lus Minera Melbres Cap McCready Fell Ters Mtr McBlurcon Whiising

Yale Triumphs In Dual Meet Over Princeton By Wide Margin

Yale outpaced Princeton in a largely one sided dual meet on May 9 with 73 points to 31. Yale claimed nine firsts to Princeton’s four as the Tigers were hampered by injuries and scratches, with standout names including L V Howe and R B Carey leading sprint and distance wins for Yale while C T Cooney and W A Goebel topped field events.

Miles the Winner Trims Noel in Amateur Finals at Queens Club

Eustace Miles defeated E. B. Noel in straight sets 6 4, 6 5, 6 0 at Queens Club in the semifinals of the amateur court tennis championship. He will face W. H. Penneil on May 13, with the winner to meet Jay Gould for the title on May 16. Miles is in top form and his serve is stronger than last year.

Trims Noel London Eustace Miles E. B. Noel Queens Club Miles Moet W. H. Penneil Jay Gould New York Penneil Gould

Golf Prize Winners at Columbia Event

Birat and Harben from Columbia lead the fret prize standings with16 players listed. H Hankhard and G T Bmallwoul of Columbia claim top nets in consolation rounds. Other notable finishers include W G Hynon and Went of Columbia as runners up. Handicap model play credits G T Bmallwoul first net and G H Weaver second net.

Birat Harben Columbia H. Hankhard Runneup H. ¥. Sandford Ate G. T. Bwallwood Runerp W. G. Hynon H. I. Went E PF. Brooke Bannock Burn Spound Wiatesn D. Car

R M A Holds Meet At Randolph-Macon Academy

The Washington Post reports Randolph-Macon Academy held field day events amid wet grounds causing some postponements until next week for all around athletics. St James College beat Randolph-Macon 3 to 0 in a baseball game.

Washington Post Front Royal Randolph-Macon Academy Plac St. James College Randolph-Ma‘on Academy Lecron Teches Jones Valston Bradier Lecrop F. Leng McCinay W. Jonas R Ravns Hodgkin Iudykin

Middies Win Track Meet At Annapolis In Close Duel

The Naval Academy hosts Columbia in Annapolis as the Midshipmen defeat the Lions 78 to 3. Columbia claimed three firsts and tied in the high jump, while Navy set three records including two mile, hammer and broad jump. Capt Zink led a quarter mile win for Navy, with Hoyns and Bancock high on the list in other events.

Washington’ Post Annapolis Naval Academy Columbia Midshipmen Capt Zink Holyns Bancock Ryan Northcroft Carmichael Gnishby Hall Fnish Emmett Hoyns le Bourgmeols Donelson Harg Navy Gaynecon Murray Colampia Muerm Rantern Graham Tine Oarmichael Frit Lal M.D. “Smith Thine Carey Burg Kimball Dearnett Wavy Zink Hoyas la Bourgeaia Morthcroft Pollock Grasal Babcock Roberta Stephenson

Amateurs Showdowns And Team Requests In Local Notes

The Braddock nine beat Western 18 to 12 and seek games with teams around fourteen years old. The United States Marine Corps and Highlanders prepare to play at 2:30 near Ninth and East Katresta. Evening Star Junior seeks matches with teams aged sixteen to seventeen. Address J. Watson Evening Star competition room. The Young Braddocks beat the Congresslionales 10 to 8 and want games with players around fifteen years old. Address Fulton Holman 608 Segend pret hardwest. Ginstones defeated Invincibley in a Girvan Huang match yesterday.

Braddock Xeound Braddocks Ad Reo Adama Love Willard United States Marine Corps Highlanders Wear Ekatresta Evening Star Addrem J. ‘Watnon Hraddocks Congressionais Jtke Teame

Rector Makes Record Mark May Not Be Allowed

The 5th annual Southern intercollegiate meet at the University of Virginia produced strong showings from Georgetown George Washington and Virginia with Rector of Virginia clocking a 9 2 6 second 100 yard dash a time suspected to be wind aided and possibly not ratified by the AAU Fleming of George Washington won the two mile run while Glennon of Georgetown took second in the shot put Lawrence Martin of Virginia set a pole vault record at 10 feet 9 inches and Holladay Randolph and Martin starred in jumps as Virginia topped the team scoring amid heavy track conditions following recent rains.

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Metropolitan Club to Meet Century Club at Union Park

A spring baseball clash between the Metropolitan and Century clubs is set for Union Park Tuesday at 4 80 o clock. The Metropolitans aim to rebound after beating Chevy Chase and losing to a New York Stock Exchange nine while Century will field a seasoned lineup including Tom Hume Brock Smith Ned McLean Frank Ellis and Leonard Nicholson in a race for local bragging rights.

Union League Park Metropolitan Century Metropolitans Chevy Chase New York Stock Exchange Preston Gibson Ned Mitchell Murray Cobb Randall Hagner Oden Horstman Fleming Newbold Horace Westcott

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