Rettig Rides Great Race in Winning Surge at San Francisco
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco reports Rettig produced a masterly final surge aboard Collector Jessup to win as Weir keeps pressing winners. Captain Kennedy shocked by finishing second to Wap, as bold favorites like Kokomo and Belle Kinney faltered amid a crowded stretch duel.
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Miller Chosen Captain Of Penn State Football Team
Williamsport reports Albert Miller of Williamsport Pa was unanimously chosen captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team for 1909. Miller, a substitute quarterback, starred in the Penn defeat at Cornell. He is 19 years old and was recognized for his sensational play.
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Time Thief in Trotting Board Case at Altoona Meet
National Trotting Association hearings tackled time suppression claims. Fannie Bowers 3:17 pace mark at Altoona last summer was resisted for change. later 2:13.1 record and a Sally dispute over Lucy H. heats surfaced. Identity of Red Mike via photograph featured in a key witness episode.
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Spitball Rule Threatens Fresh Baseball Controversy
Sporting comment by J Ed Grillo weighs the push to ban the spit ball at New York meetings next week. He argues enforcement will be hard as pitchers can conceal the delivery, and that minor leagues threaten to break away, while fan interest and team motivation hinge on ongoing success and competition.
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Cubs president seeks abolition of spitball at meeting
Chicago ML, Feb. 2. Charles W. Murphy, president of the Cubs, says rules are not perfect and will push at a New York meeting to ban the spitball. He argues pitchers must not moisten the ball before delivering it to the batter and supports a three-ball rule to aid hitters while eradicating the nuisance.
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John B Taylor Dies After Pneumonia
Philadelphia obituary for Dr. John B Taylor former Pennsylvanias quarter mile champion dies at home from pneumonia. He graduated from the universitys veterinary department last spring and was famed as a top distance runner in Olympic trials and college events.
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Maryland Shellfish Commission extends oyster culture survey to December
In Annapolis Maryland the Shellfish Commission after consultation with Captain C Yates of the Geological Survey decided to continue surveying under the oyster culture act until December 1 with western shore bottoms at St Clements and Bretons Bay in St Marys County remaining unsurveyed The winter plan is to finish charts and prepare for leasing in spring while the surveying and drafting team completes remaining work. Cow's Kick Starts Blaze in Washington Post field report from Annapolis details a cow stepping on a lantern causing a fire.
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Sporting Sidelights on Baseball and Management Talks
A stream of baseball notes covers Merkle’s error and rule impact, players’ retirements, Nelson’s dominance, Philadelphia’s ownership stance, Cincinnati franchise moves, Herrman’s Redland berth, Dreyfuss and Pulliam disagreements, Chance’s spring plans, and actions by Murphy Brush and the national commission amid alleged World Series scalping rumors.
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Wagner Receives $4900 At Auto Club Luncheon
In Savannah New York December 1 the Automobile Club of America's contest committee held an informal luncheon for drivers in the recent Savannah race. Wagner got the largest cash award of 4900, Hemery received 1000, with others receiving smaller sums. The club announced a gold medal souvenir for finishers and ads for the three cars on the track.
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S S S Cures Blood Poison Promises Real Cure
A claim for S S S as a complete cure for Contagious Blood Poison notes the disease’s severity and criticizes mineral medicines. It asserts S S S removes the virus from blood, offers a home cure, and promises free treatment books and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, GA.
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