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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
22
Sporting column by J Ed Grillo surveys the Chicago Cubs in a pennant race context. It notes Pittsburgh and Philadelphia strengthening, predicts a tougher season, and discusses managers, fighters, and player status amid league-wide gains. It also critiques Hal Chase’s winter ball play and its risks to a major league career.
Detroit manager Jennings expresses satisfaction with Rossman and the team’s defense but cites a weak pitching staff. He plans to train in Hot Springs for four weeks, then move to Little Rock, as the Tigers prepare for the world series run and address catching injuries and batting slumps.
Special to The Washington Post reports Hal Chase, the Yankees famed first baseman, has joined the San Jose club and is delivering strong play at first base. Harry Welter of the Cardinals is expected to join soon to handle center field, while Elmer Stricklett has taken Harry Vance on the pitching staff.
The piece surveys Jamaica racing week opening with common complaints of stewards and betting practices, highlighting Gold Lady Jane and Keen stable success at Aqueduct. It covers Jamai ca track events, Pierresant Handicap prospects, and plans for markets at Madison Square Garden, plus other regional meets and the Tri State golf tournament.
Special to The Waantveten Point Annapolis Md Oct. O Stepa crews taken by Naval Academy authorities to secure a race on Severn before next year’s regatta. Harvard invited to send its crew for a week or so to row on the Severn with milder conditions than the Charles River. Naval plan may limit entrants to Harvard and Yale as possible contestants, since Yale likely to skip Annapolis.
Georgetown's Blue and Gray beat Maryland with strong defense and speed. Eddie Thompson shone at halfback while Buck and Kerr noted for bursts through broken field. Preps game canceled as Western High School withdraws due to injuries and exams.
Yale football coaches search for a substitute or revamp of the forward pass amid uncertainty in development and improving halfback runs. They note the need for heavier ends and more ground gaining plays as Syracuse study and practice reveal weaknesses in the present passing game.
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio Dan O Leary the old time pedestrian aged sixty three finished at 7 o clock this morning at Norwood Inn a few miles out of Cincinnati after walking 1000 miles in 106 consecutive hours He weighed fourteen pounds lighter but said he felt fit The endurance match carried a purse of 13900 dollars according to judges and timekeepers
Lexington Kentucky Friday afternoon after the first heat at Kentucky Stables General Watts driven by Mike Bowerman lowered the world record for a three year old trotter to 2 9 68 and 4 as he beat Kentucky Todd in the Kentucky Futurity. Bred by John Shurtz of New York and sold to Senator J W Bailey of Texas, the bay colt by Axworthy outpaced rivals and established himself as the season’s top three year old trotter with a mile time near 2 08.
Northern waters show improved bass numbers after a long muddy period. Black bass spawn and grow in the upper Potomac and Shenandoah, with large fish reported. anglers plan trips from London Junction to Castleman’s Ferry and Millville, targeting creeks mouths and deep holes.
The article notes the fourth International Fishery Congress will convene in St. Louis from September 2 to 28, 1908, by invitation of United States fish commissioner George M. Bowers. It outlines aims to discuss fish culture and diseases, with a $2 annual membership and $2.20 gold prizes for notable research. Delegates will include government, state, provincial representatives, corporations, and experts in fish pathology and aquaculture.
The Avon Athletic Club hosted the second of a series of quoits contests at Giencho Park yesterday drawing club members and followers. Thompson won first by eight points over a cautious opponent and leads the series toward a Philadelphia pitch against the Quaker Athletic Club for 350 dollars. Lee trails close with hopes of recovery as contestants predict a decisive third game next Thursday.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Columbia Varsity crew coached by James C Rice plans a lively season with a 15 man squad. They target races including Annapolis Harlem Harvard and a potential Toronto clash with Argonaut Rowing Club. Rice aims to keep the crew in top form for June compeitions and a possible American Henley appearance.
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