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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
18
Hundreds of customers already ordered suits and overcoats to order for 11.50. Many admitted they doubted such splendid all wool fabrics could be made to order at that price, but they did not quibble about how it could be done and still deliver.
Representatives from only two of 57 districts respond to an invitation to discuss a proposed league for high and preparatory schools. The Young Men's Christian Association backs the movement led by Mr. Long but notes schedules are already set. Officials say formation this season would be inadvisable, aiming for next season or a combined prep basketball and baseball league.
The article reports speculation that James J. Coffroth may be backing a bid to lift San Francisco limits on heavyweight title bouts. It notes pressure from the Richard Gleason faction and possible venue shifts to Coffroth’s arena if permitted, with grounds controlled by John J. Gleason and a debate over where the fight would be staged and how regulations might be bypassed.
The automobile page invites readers to send questions about cars or motoring to the Automobile Editor at The Washington Beat for Sunday responses. Reports from Texas highlight growing auto use, Moon’s touring, and market activity including Moon Motor Car Company’s nightly factory work, a Dupont Garage leadership change, and several car sales such as Studebaker electric to Rep. McKinley and a Chalmery-Detroit 80 touring car to Joan W. Childress.
New York reports the Jeffries vs Johnson heavyweight title fight will be held near San Francisco in July 1910 with Rickard and Gleason as promoters. The $101,000 purse plus movie profits hover as key points amid bitter bidding and venue uncertainty, including Utah Nevada or California possibilities.
Sporting Comment reflects on the Jeffries Johnson bout offers. Promoters Rickerd Gleason Coffman stake million dollar bets while public confidence rides on a final decision. Revenue from pictures and appearances likely dwarfs fight earnings, with Jeffries and Johnson both tied to a negotiated undercard.
Jeffries the heavyweight champion returns from retirement to headline an athletic show at Convention Hall in Washington with Gotch and a varied program. The event features wrestling bouts, acrobats, and a club swinging act, plus a plan for Jeffries to train at the National Guard armory between appearances. He and Gotch will attend a reception at the National Press Club before leaving for McKeeport, Pa.
Navy athletic authorities at Annapolis announce the riflemen who shot in national matches at Camp Perry and earned the Brown numerals, alongside first and second class football team members who received Yellow Numerals. Names listed include Brown K E, B Gibwn, T Barkett, J N nirgagn, W Liedel, and others among Brown, Yellow Numeral recipients.
A Teck Collegiate Boot is highlighted as a striking value, described as very out of the ordinary in shoe price. The brief note emphasizes its notable cost and unusual appeal in footwear offerings.
Chicago on December 2. Seven major league players left for Cuba to join an American team in Havana games. Mordecai Brown, Addie Joss, James Archer, Shegwood Magee, Fred Merkle, J Lelivelt, and Tierman Schaefer are among the travelers with more to join later.
The list covers numerous races at a track including five and one half furlongs and multiple entries by Sacksonville Cath stingy Carmel El Oro Anatin Sturte vant ip Vagrant Connedience Fond Heart Trappo John AL Menza Indian Maich Herdsman French lvl Sie Ormonde Bantvin Ten Paces. Other races feature Lucente Hagman Blater Phillig Whgsles Splendid A. Baris Court Toueth rare Heven five furlongs at Alamo Lady Caralos Billy Pullman Topsy Robinson Dr Holzberg and Endymion. Further events include higher mile distances with Gal conda Mir Knupp Crem Beckman Mamie Aigel Todor Young Heart of Hyacinth Serenade Alera Revelry Calta and Molland. Second and third races list Inspendos Kip tearlen Misc Paladin Greenbridge May Lute. Fourth and fifth races feature Daisy B Orphan Lad The Clown Frannyattin Congo Execution Fireball Pacotalixo. Junior and novelty stakes mention 4 to 6 furlongs with names like Hakeacke Lady Adelaide Kopek and Beul.
A jumble of scattered names and odd terms appears to list places people titles and possible brands or categories. The text reads like OCR garble with no coherent event or narrative to summarize into a single identifiable item.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous odd names and places such as TAMPA Lattle Sarr Mountain Soll Lang Great Judite Upton JASIBONVILLE MK Hamdan Gbert Sam Gil Butwall Royal Captive King Ben Dette Howard Flarnay Obert Back Oak Mt Pertsche Monzin Bunbury Gardner Inghare Willams Rettig Archibald Tide Ball Denny Mauretatia Ate.
At Moncrief track, a steady betting crowd persevered through rain as George Sweeney's O.K. Herndon won race one at 11 to 6 and Black Oak captured the sixth in a thrilling finish. Runners like Royal Captive and Black Oak drew strong support as bettors kept pace with an active program and replays of Saturday’s 40 to 1 upset.
In Tampa on December 2, bettors backed favorites poorly as upsets emerged on the second shelf races. Stoneman led in the second race before fading, while Goll paid off in front as the second choice. Multiple races featured selling allowances and tight finishes with horses such as Belling, Amatus, and Descomnets among notable runners and prices.
Archibald's good ride leads a Modesto handicap at Emeryville where Werly Tide, the favorite, overtakes Napa Nick in the final yards though mocks of money and legal scare loom as the California Supreme Court dismisses habeas corpus in a wagering case. Fine weather belies a muddy track as race results show multiple favorites and long shots across the card.
Hi Peseta won the five furlong race with weight Monon giving 20 to 1 odds. Lord Clifton finished second after a strong drive. Other runners included Tha Wolk Begs ing Routsdee Tipeter Brigitte Lady Pancha Anne Me RACH Belig Geu Oave Goldfan Bele mrcage Linea Ber Yor Jig Kennedy Fovat Beanie Princ.
At a Washington and Lee meeting Roland Acra Wraddi of Danville was chosen captain for the 1v season. He starred for the crack team but missed games due to injuries, while Harold Tetman, a one year old in Asbury Park, was injured by a hard tackle during a football play and may lose sight in one eye. a physician said sight could possibly be restored.
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