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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1910
Page
15
A chaotic discussion on player contracts and a looming national commission action dominates sports news. Key figures include Fogel, Herrmann, and Lynch, with talk of vote tactics, reserve clauses, and potential leadership changes amid plans to discipline or extend deals. The piece also notes team moves, manager hopes, and interleague tensions reflecting the era's labor disputes and competitive anxieties.
Special to The Washington Post Carlisle Pa Oct 21 The Carlisle Indian School held its second annual fall cross country run with over 40 entries including 15 novices The five mile course ran on good roads with leaders led by Washington falayamptewa handicapped 10 minutes Mitchell Arquette handicapped 1 minute Lewis Tewanine scratch P Shelly and Black Bear in the top five.
Special to The Washington Post Chicago Oct 31 Jack Johnson will retain possession of George Little’s $1200 diamond ring for several months. Johnson spoke of the fight game saying no opponent is in sight and he may never enter the ring again. He planned a show tour starting in April and will stay near home this week to eat chicken amid his court case costs.
Garry Herrmann, Cincinnati club chairman, signed pitchers George McQuillan and outfielder John Bates from Philadelphia to Cincinnati contracts. Both players are on Philadelphia’s reserve list, prompting Fogels to vow a legal fight over the trade and reserve-clause disputes as the two clubs clash over rights and releases.
Ten Detroit players depart tonight for Tampa then to Cuba for a month against native pro clubs. Bush sidelined by a split ankle. Herman Schaefer may replace him at second base. Manager Mullin leads a squad including Mullin Willett Summers Ward Casey Jones OLeary Moriarty Crawford Cobb McIntyre Coho joins at Atlanta. Frank Navin reports extra payments from All-Star tour funds to Garry Herrmann.
Road Drivers and Riders Association of the District of Columbia meets at the Metropolitan Hotel tonight at 8 to discuss the coming speedway matinees. Local horseowners and association members are urged to attend and share views on prospective events. Cubs End Barnstorming Trip in Chicago. They beat Fisk's Colts 6 to 1 and Logan Squares 3 to 1 before 6,500 fans, earning roughly $35 per ticket. English professional curling hopes rise with Albany versus Artett for $250 a side. Waverly A C defeats Olympia A C 5 to 0, with Walters Bradley excelling for Olympia and McDonough O’Meara O’Leary for Waverly.
Gonzaga College beat Rockville High School 5 to 0 at the fairgrounds Rockville. O Leary scored a first quarter touchdown and was supported by strong work from Landreau and Triplett for Gonzaga while Rockville’s Warfield and Story stood out. Referee Whiteford Umpire Carr Linesmen Cullinan Igones. Time ten minutes per quarter. The Washington Post. Princeton Oct 31. Ten of thirteen against Dartmouth reported for practice. Sparks and MacGregor absent. Brown limped. Harvard players resting after West Point game. no injuries reported.
A dressy medium weight men’s model named The Cecil stands out for refined style and adaptability to average weather. It is offered in the latest weaves and colorings, with emphasis on quality and current fashion. See the showcased models.
A paired price promotion claims better overcoat style and value at two price points. The offer emphasizes quality and savings, inviting buyers to choose between the $20 and $25 options.
Walsh of the New York Athletic Club shattered the indoor mark by winning the 56 pound weight for height at 16 feet 23 38 inches during the Amateur Athletic Union national indoor championships opening at Madison Square Garden. The meet featured sixteen events with several college athletes performing poorly while several juniors contested marquee events.
Siring varsity men relaxed while substitutes toiled in a lengthy two part scrimmage against the second team. The reserves scored three touchdowns while Frothingham attempted drop kicks and forward passes saw mixed results. Leslie reappeared in uniform but did not play, hinting at a return to practice this week.
Yale varsity backs rested as Kilpatrick remained at left end and Slowe briefly filled in at fullback. Skully, McDevitt, Morris, and Fuller are named permanent varsity linemen. Tomlinson subbed for Savage at right tackle. Army notes report Morris MacDonald Devore and others practicing, with Brown Hyatt still in hospital and Wood recovering. Carlisle and Staunton matches reported with notable plays and injuries.
San Francisco October 31 The Reliance Athletic Club of Oakland filed for bankruptcy with liabilities of 13 000 and assets of 2 600. President Walter B Fawcett cited numerous small Oakland firm accounts as the main liability. The club has long operated on the Pacific coast.
The Lord Lonsdale heavyweight championship belt will be contested at the National Sporting Club London in December. Eight men will be chosen four weeks before the tourney and must post guarantees for appearance. The event unfolds in one evening with rounds totaling 3, 3, and 4 minutes in early bouts and six 3 minute rounds in the final.
The article notes 51 bird reservations and 61 federal reservations aside from national parks and big game preserves, with many hosting breeding birds. It mentions several million acres in new state and private preserves and reports import figures from the past year: about four hundred ninety thousand canaries and thirty seven thousand five hundred eleven game birds, mainly Hungarian partridges.
Georgetown football coach Tyrctsen addressed the squad in Ryan Gym detailing observed shortcomings in big plays against North Carolina. Nielsen led light signal practice and new formations while noting no scouting this season. Mentioned Pittsburg line insight, Carolina’s potential familiarity with Georgetown plays, and the Virginia game looming.
The National Three-Cushion Billiard Stage begins November 1 with Western and Eastern divisions. Western teams Kansas City Chicago St Louis Pittsburgh lead, while Eastern teams Philadelphia New York Boston Brooklyn compete. The amateur league features three games per series across eight matchups.
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