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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
41
Keene’s horse outgamed Fayette and Practical in a dramatic stretch duel at 15 to 1. It surged to win by a nose over the second choice for the place, with Dugan’s clever handling earning praise.
Scrappy Saratoga results show Valitable and St Clegen posting wins, with Graamers and S Hlarlous also scoring. Windsor's Lord Elam and Harington blaze in center, while Osana, G Ivedtar, and other entries fill the page with results and wagering notes.
A garbled OCR record outlines a sports or event note involving handicaps, centers, and a Windsor venue with unclear teams or participants. The text mentions Pae From Howaré vhtan to Fralure and Hobe bahay, with scattered numbers and letters suggesting scores or placements but no clear names, dates, or outcomes. Further readable fragments indicate a Hort Spot and a moat section, but the overall context remains undefined.
The Amateur Baseball Commission held a lengthy meeting last night adopting a new constitution. They named ground options American League park and Capitol City park, debated umpire structure, and selected an official trophy with Edwards and Zanner offering a silver cup.
A jumble of racing notes and rules appears, mentioning Tyrconnel finishing third and various horses and events, alongside disjointed references to team eligibility, player contracts, and selection procedures for a championship series. The text blends horse racing results with administrative sports regulations and team conduct guidelines.
The Capital City leagues list standings and recent game notes across diverse divisions. Brookland dominates the Marquette and City League play, while Parkview and Brightwood struggle. bankers and colored leagues show varying scores as players like Darnell and Kummer produce notable hits and pitching performances.
Takoma and Woodburn battled in a Suburban League game with Takoma securing key hits led by Appleman and Davies while Woodburn’s Davies held Takoma to limited offense after late rallies. Strong pitching from Junglans and Davies kept the score tight as Brighouse and Parkview pursued first place in a close race.
Fragmented OCR item lists several amateur league matchups and departmental contests. Teams include Capital City and Beyat with local peers such as Leakey, Seal Laegs, and BaniineMarquetts. Administrative offices and agricultural department events are noted in a broad community sports context.
Center Market defeated Fark in a tight, uplit game yesterday to climb into second place in the National AA Carter standings. Gleason pitched well for Market, with Chappelle delivering a brilliant all around effort and several standout defensive plays despite errors by outfielders and the catcher.
A foggy game between Navy Yard and Post Office ends with Post Office winning 14 to 8. Key performances include Bud Owl and Tom Goowshout delivering decisive hits and run support while Parker and Houtfielders contended through the late innings.
Ninth Spreng powered by surprise hits led the Aggies to a 9 4 victory over the Independents yesterday before a large crowd. Graham and Veneman starred with multiple extra base hits, while Reeves limited the opponents to key innings, with notable fielding and baserunning throughout the game.
A crowded program lists entries for 2 year olds to older runners across multiple races. Notable names include Sir Winoster, Byzantine, and Cap Swanean with purses and furlong distances noted. details cover handicaps, selling stakes, and various entries across six races.
Bronze figures of George Washington and Robert E. Lee were placed in the Capitol rotunda as part of Virginia’s contribution to the National Hall of Fame. Lee appears in Confederate uniform between Robert Fulton and J L M Curry. Washington’s statue sits near Ethan Allen and Peter Muhlenberg with a formal presentation to follow at Congress’s discretion.
At Marlboro Maryland August 10 the Southern Maryland Fair Association staged a dramatic program with the 236 trot and 220 pace races halted by darkness. Ken Haal driven by Weiss led early, two heats unfinished, and four heats completed with rain and darkness riding into tomorrow's schedule as sprinters and field favorites contended for purses and honors.
Report from Pocomoke detailing the tenth annual Facemeke date cultural event. Weather and track praised as racing opens with multiple heats, featuring horses such as Happy Way and Plucky Prince. Notable performances include Totte Bedeworth and Wicham driven by Nottingham, plus observers noting wild pitching and crowd excitement.
Richmond Aug 10 William J Steele of Nansemona County died this afternoon at his Hills Point home aged 78. He was born in Ireland and resided in Virginia 25 years, survived by daughters and a son. Also Hardy Holland Sr a Confederate veteran died last evening at his home in Holland aged. He is survived by a son and three daughters. Richmond Aug 10 Robert R Nuckles, well known in Virginia newspapers printing for more than half a century, died yesterday in Louisa County aged 77. Locomotive sparks caused three fires within four hours. a bridge near Stevenson was partially destroyed and two hay fields burned. Winchester Fire Department saved adjoining property. Rockville Md Aug 0 Republican county committee canvassed last Saturday's primary. no contests except Laytensville district where Uriah H. Griffith's forces defeated John Ward, making Cranmer Griffith district committee chairman. Norfolk VA Aug 10 There was no Portsmouth spell over the Crew this afternoon. they won 1 to 0. Fox pitched well. Maur Dock drew a walk, Jackson scored on Cowan’s wild throw. Box score details listed with names and plays.
Roanoke won both games against Lynchburg with final scores 2 to 1 in each contest. The doubleheader featured strong fielding and timely hitting, including a late rally in the second game. Local observers noted a spirited exhibition and improved play from both clubs, with Roanoke gaining momentum in the standings.
Streets of Alexandria report uninhabitable homes as Cragg faces forced disposal of tenements. Amalgamated Parcel front on Henry Street prompts council action to remove existing structures for new distribution site, with protests from adjacent property owners and residents. Reports mention Baptists meeting and a funeral, but focus remains on housing displacement in Alexandria.
Fragmented report from West Virginia covers a Coal River region meeting with former Senator George Davis and local business figures. It notes mortgage discussions, convertible gold bonds, Amalgamated Association delegates, and industrial activity tied to the Chesapeake area.
A fragmented Virginia report notes shifts in regional court matters including retirements and upcoming elections for the bench. It mentions Ernest H. Welle and other locals presented for position considerations, with references to the Manchester vacancy and the appointment of a successor to judge Wallam J.
Special to The Washington Post reports in southern Pennsylvania and northern Virginia a plan to connect the Hagerstown area with Franklin by railway through Bedford and surrounding counties. Promoters tout a boosted economy led by a new county academy board of trustees. An engine crash in Roanoke Yard injured several, fatally scalding one firefighter and a local resident, while a worker named Plott, a Camprhbel County native, survived with others hospitalized.
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