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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
22
Reported here is a rough account of a local game where the Caledonians defeated the Soldiers with a late push. The narrative notes strong play from Ramsey Coims and Gunn, with standout efforts from the Scotchmen and a few key moments shaping the outcome.
Richmond owner WB Bradley signs a full spring exhibition schedule to prepare for the Virginia State League season. The Nationals, New York Americans, and Rochester cup champions from the Eastern League are slated for preseason games in early April with several matchups against Richmond College and other East rivals.
Brown and Twain Gil Dee 18 Nelson are discussed as potential infield additions for Richmond after last season. Management weighs the prospects of adding shortstop talent, with decisions expected soon as Brown reportedly nears a choice and a public announcement is anticipated.
Readers are invited to write to the Automobile Editor at the Washington Post with questions about engine troubles parts or touring routes and the answers will appear in the following Sunday issue.
News from Chicago says President Johnson affirms the American League will stick to its 154 game schedule and not delay or adjust for the National League expansion. He notes meetings between leagues to minimize date conflicts but expects no change to AL timing or a worlds series impact.
The item lists Wagner's official 1909 batting average at .339 and details a complex set of horse racing results and entrants including Melden, Gray Goose Martin Nay, French Girl, Jack Hale, and numerous other horses and riders across multiple races with various placements and odds.
A string of race card data lists horses and payouts across multiple races. Entries include Gormos 195, Alice Mark, The Clown, Dredger 102, Ben Hows Both Good, Trawar 110, Oakland First ree-Thrassear aida, and numerous others with fractional odds and race labels such as Two year olds, third race mile, and Fifth race for different age groups. The text resembles a wagering sheet with participant names and prices rather than a narrative report.
Fragmented OCR reads like a string of proper nouns and partial phrases including many names such as Joseph Anna Daley Moser Hindoo and various odd terms. No coherent event or subject available to summarize into a readable news item.
An old medical advert advocates Ayer's Pills as the best liver pills, stressing the link between constipation and liver inactivity. It urges readers to ask doctors about the product and notes decades of sale.
The P B 1910 models set dress codes for full dress suits Prince Albert coats and vests, tuxedos, dress gloves and shoes with prices ranging from 1.60 to 60 dollars. Henry Heath London hats and fall shirts complete the line with standard dress ties.
The jury in the case of Rev William Grant Stine sued by his brother Samuel W Stine for slander returned two verdicts yesterday evening after deliberating several hours for the defendant.
Loughlin prides himself on a strong singing voice and vocal control. He loves shouting Strike in his high register, a habit that drew attention from Umpires and even a famous player last spring. Delehanty’s onfield antics with Tim Hurst during a 1907 Philadelphia Washington doubleheader added comic friction as the umpire warned him to stay out of the second game.
Reporter notes a tense benchside incident as Delehanty pressures Jum to resume play prompting Tim Hurst to threaten penalties. The scene ends with laughs at the clubhouse as the joke shifts to Tim accepting the charges. Also updates Joseph Pickering of Athens Pa from Cazenovia Seminary on recovery after a football injury two months prior.
Pendleton, an 18 year old Princeton bound freshman at Episcopal High School in Virginia, reportedly ran 100 yards in ten seconds and 28.25 seconds in the quarter mile. Described as a standout sprinter and multi sport athlete, he is praised by Pop Lannigan and Foley for potential as a track icon.
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