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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
15
Independence Leaguers secure the win as Aggies commit seven costly errors. Rawings and Kum mer pitch solidly for Bankers, while the Aggies mishandled chances and fell behind after outs, producing a rough defeat.
Today the Washington Giants and Belmonts begin the championship series with Belmonts visiting in the first game. The winner advances toward the colored departmental title, with the victor to face Learus Ashburys and Washington in the next round at Teague Park.
A brief Windsor Park report notes an event at Capital City Park with attendance by local residents and distinct mentions of Park-Paaslon and Brentwont figures. The piece signals an afternoon gathering and notes time and location without additional details.
A scrambled Arlington style list shows numerous horses and odds across 1 mile to 2 miles segments. Notable names include Crystal Maid, Wise Ma, Top contenders Captain Swanson, Frank Horan, and Grandpe with mixed values around 100 to 168 in a dense field. The entry sheet also mentions Tugging, Braggsdocia, and several 3 year olds, with numerous figures that hint at weights, odds, and prices.
A long list of horse names and markers appears for a Saratoga event with many odd spellings. The fragment hints at a crowded lineup including Lady Irma Dreamer King and several others. No clear outcome or event details are given.
May River earned an unbeaten record with a third start at the Saratoga meeting, delivering her best and luckiest performance in the Adirondack Handicap while Scarpia and Furst im Ad trondack Handicap were noted.
New world records set in trotting events with Uhlan and Hamburg Belle matching the fastest two heats. Mare Hamburg Belle sold to Hanna for 50000 by Madden owners of John Madden. Race at Hamburg featured close finish and treacherous footing as Uhlan and others challenged record pace.
May River, unbeaten through the meeting, wins the mile handicap at Saratoga in a head finish from Scarpa and Henderson. Scarpa wins Adirondack handicap while Simple Honours takes the opening race. Turncoat leads a JR Keene stable one two in the next. Rufus heavily backed in the steeplechase, Weary, and Del laret among noted finishes. other races feature Chickasaw, Yama, and Captain Wallace.
Suburban DC firemen protest a new rule cutting rest from five to three hours daily. Many cannot relocate near stations, facing transfers or long commutes as they juggle meals. Some report one hot meal daily. others endure cold lunches. Also noted: Dr O L M Tittmann and John F Hayford to London for the International Geodetic Association convention in September.
Danville batting struggles lead to a 4 to 3 defeat at Lynchburg in a Virginia State League game. Errors blamed for all Danville runs as Vermelle provided support, while diverse players from both teams contributed to the tight contest and late-inning drama.
At the Department of Justice the President commuted Tidward F Colbert of Georgia from two years to one year and one day for perjury in an illicit datilery case. Senators Clay and Bacon urged the action, saying Colbert was wrongly convicted. Hinderstein, convicted under the immigration law, had two years, with the Supreme Court ruling the section unconstitutional. Colbert began panel service in October.
The Jamestown steamer voyage on the Potomac last night raised funds for the Children's Playgrounds Association. A large attendance, boosted by church youth groups, enjoyed music by a Marine Band section, dancing, and a festival at Rosedale and Howard grounds with athletic games, exhibitions, and play clothing tokens distributed to children.
Public notice from the Metropolitan Police District of Columbia announcing an auction of abandoned property including clothing and miscellaneous goods. Details and auction schedule appear in the Clerk of the Court's office at Bece Headquarters, with times on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Special dispatch reports Gen James F Weston in critical condition at Presidio Hospital after months of rheumatism and a return from the Philippines. Despite a brief improvement, late reports tonight indicate his condition worsened to a critical state requiring regimens and intensive treatment.
The admiralty announces Australia will field one armored cruiser three other cruisers six torpedo boat destroyers and three submarines as part of the imperial fleet.
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