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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1907
Page
8
Baseball writer J Ed Grillo assesses the Chicago Cubs and rival shifts in the National League. He notes Pittsburgh and Philadelphia strengthening, predicting a sterner chase next season as bets favor stronger circuits and challengers, with O Brien's boxing outbursts and Burns defending a fragile crown amid challengers.
Detroit manager Billy Jennings plans to keep the battery but seeks more pitchers to sustain a championship run. The Tigers will train at Hot Springs for six weeks before a shift to Little Rock, with others traveling to Memph卷. Rossman shines in World Series form while catching suffers from injuries and irregular play.
Special to The Washington Post reports Hal Chase, the Yankees famed first baseman, has joined the San Jose team and is fielding well. Harry Walter of the Cardinals is expected to join soon to man center field. Elmer Stricklett has begun working with Herry Vance on pitching duties.
The report from The Washington Post notes Jamaica's racing scene and widespread speculation over steward protests. It cites perceived bias and calls for formal action as Gold Lady’s bettors and jockeys face scrutiny. Keen stable leads Eastern turf with record earnings and serious contenders enter Madison Square events.
Special to The Waantveten Pout Annapolis Md Oct steps by Naval Academy officials to secure a race at Severn ahead of the Poughkeepsie regatta next year Harvard may be invited to send its crew for a week in spring to row on the Severn with milder conditions than the Charles The plan aims to make the event an annual feature and possibly limit entrants to Harvard Yale and perhaps Navy crews around Annapolis plans were discussed prior to last year indicating Yale would not send a crew to Annapolis again leaving Harvard as the likely major participant in future seasons
Georgetown defeated the University of Maryland in a strong showing that overwhelmed the visitors, preventing a first down and signaling a notable improvement. Eddie Thompson emerged as a power at halfback, while coach Riley’s defense and faster line play impressed. Georgetown plans to face Fordham next, with prep and technical high school games canceled or rearranged due to player injuries and study examinations.
Yale plans to replace or rebuild the forward pass amid practice with uncertainty in development. Coaches test variations and emphasize opening the game, using more halfback runs while defending against strong opponents. Heavy ends are deemed needed for this fall.
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio Dan O Leary the old time pedestrian aged 63 finished at 7 o clock this morning at Norwood Inn a few miles out with a 1000 mile march in 1006 consecutive hours. He reportedly lost fourteen pounds during the endurance trial and the event was said to be for a purse of 135900.
Lexington Kentucky Friday afternoon at the Kentucky Stables General Watts driven by Mike Bowerman lowered the world's record for three year old trotters to 2 06 8 4 The former record was 2 08 held jointly by Kentucky Todd and Pen Tany General Watts a bay colt by Ax worthy Carpet Prodigal dam bred by John Shurtz New York and sold as a yearling to Senator J W Bailey Texas who named him for Attorney General C Watts of West Virginia The mile mark came in the Kentucky Futurity opening day race where he distanced Kentucky Todd The owner is noted as the distinguished gentleman who is now the driver The time is said to surpass the best by the veteran driver and establishes General Watts prowess as a race horse with a record better than 2 08 for a mile in a single heat
The Potomac and Shenandoah basins face improved fishing prospects as water conditions ease after weeks of turbidity. Large black bass and bigger smallmouth bass surge, attracting hunters to upper river spots from Goose Creek to Tuscarora. Notable trips by Col. Frank Raymond, Dr William P. Young, and N. O. Messenger highlight a season of evolving sport. Bird shooting also draws interest as states tighten wildlife laws and wardens step up enforcement ahead of November.
The fourth International Fishery Congress will be held in this city from September 2 to 28, 1908, by invitation of Commissioner George M. Bowers. Delegates from government, states, provinces, corporations, and scientists will discuss fish farming, culture, and related topics with prizes for notable fisheries research.
Thompson easily won the second quoit contest at Giencho Park amid a large turnout. He leads the series by eight points over his rival and hopes to advance to Philadelphia to face the Quaker Athletic Club champions for a cash prize of 350. Lee closely trailed and remains hopeful of overtaking.
Columbia coach James C Rice organises a lively season for the varsity crew. The Blues seek races with Yale on Lake Whitney, Annapolis, Harlem Regatta, Harvard on the Harlem, and possibly the Argonaut Rowing Club in Toronto. Rice aims to send a crew to the American Henley next May and stage several additional events in New York.
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