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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
26
Many customers report placing orders for all-wool fabrics to be made up to suit at the price of 11.50 despite initial disbelief in such quality for the money. They did not quibble about how the value was achieved and proceeded with purchases.
Representatives from two of 57 schools replied to an invitation to discuss forming an Interscholastic Basketball League at the Young Men’s Christian Association building. The movement, led by Yale instructor Mr. Long, aims to organize next season or possibly with a prep school baseball league next spring, but most schools report already filled schedules.
In San Francisco speculation centers on which promoter will win unlimited rights for a heavyweight championship bout. Rumor ties James J Coffroth to an alliance with Tex Rickard and John Gleason, with venues eyed including Coffroth arena or a city venue under Gleason's control.
The automobile section invites reader questions on engines routes and motoring. Reports highlight Moon’s cross state tour in a Moon-car prototype and Texas growing auto use. Dupont Garage appoints J Conway as general manager. Studebaker electric delivered to McKinley. Meyers buys a Model T Ford. Motor Car Company sells 80 touring car and Peerless line expands accessories for drivers.
New York reports the Jeffries vs Johnson heavyweight title bout will be held near San Francisco in July 1910. Rickard and Gleason won the bid with a $101,000 purse and rights to moving pictures potentially worth hundreds of thousands. Location options include Utah Nevada or California with Salt Lake City under study and possible venue at Coffroth’s Colma arena.
The piece weighs the economics of the Jeffries Johnson fight with Rickerd Gleason promoters steering toward a final decision. It notes a $101,000 purse amid high profits from film rights and appearances. It argues Jeffries unique prime form and retirement timing impact betting and fan interest.
The heavyweight champion James J Jeffries and Frank Gotch arrive in Washington to headline an athletic exhibition at Convention Hall with wrestling bouts and other feats. A busy schedule includes gym workouts, a National Press Club reception, and a trip to McKeeport after the show.
Announcement from the Naval Academy lists riflemen who shot in national matches at Camp Perry and earned Brown numerals. Names include Brown K E, B Gibwn, T Barkett, J Nirgagn 0, W Liedel, and others, alongside football team members of the first and second classes receiving yellow numerals.
Teck presents the Collegiate Boot priced at four dollars and four cents. The item is described as notably exceptional in value, with observers noting its out of the ordinary appeal and value for a collegiate style shoe.
Chicago December 2 report says seven major league players left for Cuba to join an American team in Havana area games. Mordecai Brown and Addie Joss are among the pitchers, James Archer and Shegwood Mages listed as infield and outfield, plus Fred Merkle and J Lelivelt among others. The rest of the squad to join en route south.
The list details multiple races at Sacksonville track with entries such as Cath stingy Carmel El Oro Anatin Sturte vant Vagrant Connedience Fond Heart Trappo John Al Menza and more across five and one half furlongs. Entries include Second rock six furlongs Indian Maich Herdsman French lv Sie Ormonde Bantvin Ten Paces and others with various weights and names.
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous misread names and terms across places and people. Readable items include Jacksonville and Waterbury while most entries resemble garbled proper nouns such as Munroe, Hamilton, and Con… The piece shows no clear narrative or event.
A garbled OCR line presents a chain of proper names and nicknames including Tampa, Lattle Sarr Mountain Soll Lang Great Judite Upton and others such as Hamdan Gbert Sam Gil Butwall Royal Captive King Ben Dette Howard Flarnay Obert Back Oak Mt Pertsche Monzin Bunbury Gardner Inghare Willams Rettig Archibald Hampass Archibald Ed Ball Mauretatia and assorted fragments indicating a fragmented roster or attribution post.
Crowds braved miserable weather as betting rings at Moncrief in Jacksonville continue daily. O. K. Herndon ridden by Sweeney won the first race, with strong backing for Saturday’s 40 to 1 upset. Black Oak captured the sixth in an exciting finish as bettors flocked to multiple races featuring horses like Royal Captive and Ben Double among others.
At Tampa Bay December 2, the day’s favored runners mostly underachieved with heavy payouts on the long shots. Stoneman toppled from 7 to 10, finishing poorly while Goll led home the second race’s top backers. First race winner was Belling, with Lotte Dace second and Tospection third. other events saw Calihan, Stoneman, and Uncle Ji among notable placings in crowded selling heats.
In Oakland California on December 4 Archibald's good ride won the Modesto handicap at Emeryville over Werly Tide and Napa Nick. The track was muddy despite fine weather as wagering cases drew court attention with the State Supreme Court denying a habeas corpus writ in a Walker Otis law case. Carroll Cook warned bettors not to ply illegal wagering. Race results list multiple horses across divisions with times and placements.
Hi Peseta won the first race at five furlongs with a weight of Monon 20 to 1. Lord Clifton placed well behind. Other contenders included Tha Wolk and Begs ing Routsdee. The field featured Brigitte Lady Pancha Dartongs Anne Mirach Belig Geu and Goldfan among others. Beanie Princ led early but faded, with Kennedy and Yor Jig also noted in the results.
In Lexington Kentucky at an ordinary members meeting Roland Acra Wraddi of Danville was chosen captain for the 1v season. He starred for the crack 1? team but suffered injuries that kept him out of play this season. In Asbury Park New Jersey Harold Tetman a one year old boy was knocked unconscious in a football scrimmage and remained dazed as medics and teammates carried him home.
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