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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1907
Page
8
Sporting comment notes veteran pedestrian Dan Leary, aged sixty seven, completing a 1000 mile 1000 hour endurance feat. The piece also discusses potential baseball ground sharing impacts on National and American League clubs and critiques boxing regulation in San Francisco amid licensing and controversy.
New York manager John McGraw plans to shake up the Giants for 1908 with four aging veterans likely to be released. The candidates include Buck Blake Diaz? and Dan McGann along with Joe McGinnity, while speculation swirls about younger talent and team discipline after a contentious season.
The Carolina Baseball League was organized in Salisbury North Carolina with J H Wes a of Charlotte named president and J K Wesn as general secretary. A board of directors was elected. Member cities include Greenboro Salisbury Charlotte in North Carolina and Greenville Spartanburg and Anderson in South Carolina. A forfeit of 300 is required of any team entering the lease.
Special to Sno Yamingttes from New York on Oct 2 describes Dave Johnson’s tough day at Jamaica. He bet heavily on several races, losing most wagers including top bets on James B Brady and Samuel H Morris, with large sums also lost on Jacobite and Brookdale Nymph. The piece notes a difficult track, heavy favorites failing, Gretna Green’s upset, and a saloon bettor named Dutch Fred backing show bets.
Gretha Greens Handicap produced a wild finish as a horse turned a form somersault to win by a length at Meadow Park. Brook Gale Nymph, edged by a length and a quarter, held on for second while Berry Maid sped to victory by a half length in the same program.
Longshots dominated at Jamaica as Gretna Green ridden by Miller won the Pierrepont Handicap by a length from Brookdale Nymph. Quadrille surprised at 20 to 1 in the Fandi gan for all ages, Poquessing edged Merry England, and Berry Maid closed the program by a half length. Royal Lady led early but finished fifth. Attendance about 12,000.
In a tight race Bedouin moved from fourth to sixth with solid shifts across the field. Gretna Green collected eleven pounds from Brockdale Nymph and five from Bedouin, while other starters gained smaller concessions. Despite the melee Bedouin delivered his best season effort, earning $2,995 for his owner.
Jockeys T Taylor and Powers suffered minor injuries after Stroud and Bitter Brown fell at the last sixteenth pole as track conditions were listed as fast. The event featured a crowded field with multiple horses including Late Martha, Koerner, Yapple Gold, and Blast Harting in various races.
Special to The Washington Post reports Virginia faces a tough test against North Carolina next week after a hard defeat by V M I The Cadets defense limited Virginia backfield and sent several players to the sidelines raising concerns about injuries and readiness for the UNC game Lamson mentors North Carolina and is expected to aid the squad in Chapel Hill The punt exhibition by Crawford and Maclean drew attention as both teams showcased gritty line plunges and end runs amid a closely matched contest
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh on October 21 reports Bob Fitzsimmons vowing to slap Jack OBrien and kick him on sight over recent remarks about a Philadelphia bout with Johnson. Fitz also warns OBrien to stay clear, says Johnson is the only man likely to challenge Jeffries.
Annapolis observers praise the Navy football team after a hard fought win at Harvard. The contest showed latent talent in this season’s eleven despite injuries, with coaches expected to develop the squad for Franklin Field on November 20. Harvard’s play was clean, and the result credited to the visitors’ better handling and new rules, not detracting from Navy’s effort.
James McCormack son of the university head retires from Western University of Pennsylvania football citing college study as the priority. He leaves the team after a standout career, signaling potential impact on campus athletics.
Special to Tharimmacwon. In Charlottesville Va Oct 21 the Episcopal High School eleven defeated the Jefferson School for Boys 69 to 0 in forty minutes of play. After scoring 42 points in the first half Alexandria substitutes saw action. Pendleton starred for the Episcopalians with Pendleton delivering strong work at left halfback. Sammond Johnson, Virginia's referee, officiated the contest.
Benning course hosts trainers and owners preparing for the Washington Jockey Club November trials. Notables include William Garth with a large yearling string, Rainey and Peters eyeing two year olds, and several Virginia and Maryland figures observing workouts. A brown Belchaz leads the promising youngsters, with many to California after initial trials under Howard Williams.
Technical High School meets Central in a long standing gridiron rivalry at American League Park this afternoon. The game starts promptly at 3 o'clock with Central seeking a win to boost title hopes while Tech aims to avenge past losses. Injuries to Devine Cohen and Cullen thin the Georgetown lineup as Mohn replaces Cohen and Glennon returns to strengthen the Blue and Grey squad.
The Chicago Nationals League champions plan a gold watch charm to honor their victory over the Detroit Tigers. A large cub holding a diamond between its teeth will feature on the front with a baseball field motif, no enamel on the fob, and a plain reverse side with the winning date and title.
A bowling summary notes Aenoulture and the year, with top scores 205 218 and 214. Miner and Myers tied for high game with 24 flourishes noted. Miller Field of the Farmers and Cant Myers of the Commissioners shine in recent frames while the Navy Yard team stands strong. The Treasury and Gan Makers clash, Agriculture faces Commissioners next, and league pace quickens toward a busy week.
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