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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
52
National League magnates failed to elect a president. Key figures include Heydler, Murphy, Ward, and Johnson in a heated session at the league gathering. Threats of war and stalled decisions followed, ending in a bitter stalemate over presidial control and league direction.
Sporting commentary notes the stalemate between Ward and Brown for NL president, with Heydler’s faction pressing for a compromise candidate. It questions Johnson’s honesty in baseball and critiques handling of the New York club charges, while predicting Elberfeld’s move to the local team and trades shaping the lineup.
New York reports promoter Rickard denies any secret deal between Jeffries and Johnson on purse division after meetings before the final articles. He claims the fighters discussed but dropped the matter when urged to reveal details and bets on no secret inducements.
Foley, coach of Central High School track, declines Georgetown University’s offer to lead their track team this season citing contract and busy schedule with Central and Eastern duties. He says he might help after hours if possible, but cannot commit now and plans to decide next season.
Tommy Ryan, former welterweight champion, arrives in Memphis predicting James Jeffries could return to form in a Jones Johnson bout. Ryan argues Johnson is undervalued, while Jeffries faces questions after years away. Roller the Western wrestler eyed as a future champion, with public interest rising in a potential Johnson versus Jeffries clash.
A shopping note suggests practical gifts for the season. It contrasts a pair of dancing pumps priced around four dollars with tech shoes priced four to eight dollars, framing them as intimate, thoughtful presents beyond mere objects. The passage hints that durable footwear embodies sensible holiday spending.
William Engeman plans to apply to the State Racing Commission for a racing license as Brighton Beach Racing Association seeks a 1910 season. The Jockey Club new ruling excludes Brighton from recognized meetings, placing it with independent venues, and authorizes licensing via state authorities.
Washington Post report from Baltimore describes a rugged ten round bout at Eureka Athletic Club where Joe Seiger of Denver wore down Eid Sullivan of Washington. Despite a dangerous nose and a split lead eye, Sullivan gamely fought to the end as Seiger pressed with strong lefts and finishing power.
West Virginia University in Morgantown will play a demanding schedule against top college squads in the West. Manager Foulk has completed the slate, with coaches Kenna and Core guiding the team. The season runs April 2 to June 15, featuring home games in April and key trips to Bethany Westminster Washington Philadelphia Annapolis Detroit Notre Dame Pittsburgh and other sites, against foes such as Bucknell Hiram Ohio Northern Muskingum Case St Johns Navy and Penn.
Yussif Mahmout won over Americus in the Coliseum wind-up Tuesday night, but the victory came at a price as Mahmout suffered a rib injury in the second fall. Bulganan showed improvement yet complained of rib pain yesterday. Antonio Pierri had scheduled a match with Giovanni Rakcevich in Montreal, but canceled after a physician deemed it inadvisable.
The executive board of the Rock Hill College Athletic Association announces no basketball this season after a long debate. The move follows the planned extensive and expensive baseball schedule for next summer, leaving students with soccer as their winter pastime.
Automoble interest details travel by E J Drake through Virginia to Martinsburg and Winchester. Detroit and Columbia Electric and Laser agents list owners and models in Washington region. Exhibition plans at Madison Square Garden emphasize elegant design over plaster and color with show dates January 8 to 15.
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