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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
28
An advertisement touts P. B. stock of overcoats and suits as best suited to meet winter demands of Washington dressers. It argues P. B. quality exceeds price signals and appeals to critical wardrobe needs with emphasis on value and durability.
A short notice describes a splendid suit and overcoat at prices of 15, 18, and 20. It notes imported fabrics cost more and that higher expense does not reflect increased profits, stressing quality workmanship in P. B. style fashion.
Father Riuidlpills announces a head to foot outfitters shop at Ninth and the Avenue offering men's and women's apparel, footwear, and accessories. The new store presents a curated selection with seasonal trends and customer service amenities.
A fragmented list of racing entries, horses, odds, and participants across multiple races. The garbled OCR mentions horses such as Corare Forty Four, Endymion, Jon Rose, and Captain Glove, with various distances including five furlongs and one mile, plus several unnamed entrants and odds figures. The text reads like a chaotic program or note sheet from a track event, with many unreadable names and numbers.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous proper nouns including people places and organizations. The items resemble names such as Tampa Avia Daley Bo Beaumont Chittertirgs and Elmdate Stavon with scattered terms like Jupiter Garner and Spohn TaeH Whidden. No coherent event or report emerges.
Washington notes reveal Frank Chance tops National League first basemen in fielding. The piece covers local club chatter about winter plans and potential cutter races, plus anecdotes from games and umpiring, with a focus on Washington sports scenes and notable figures.
Australian heavyweight champion Bill Lang defeats Bob Fitzsimmons in the twelfth round at Rush Cutter Bay Stadium before 13 000 spectators. Lang, at 183 pounds, lands decisive blows after an even bout, knocking Fitzsimmons to a nine count and finishing with a closing uppercut. Fitzsimmons displays clean fighting early, but Lang’s late aggression secures victory amid boxing crowd reaction.
The report lists contenders including Dim Bady from Mexico and Mauretania with Wilson as notable names. Early Tide and Sabads Adamant faced force from Pickens and Garner with Banifury noted in the results.
Old style Juarez card shows a split crowd with heavy betting on the favorite Early Tide in 6 furlongs, claiming top spot in the handicap. Second and fourth races feature Mauretania and Plume with close finishes, while Wander and other runners close the day with multiple contenders in the mix.
A reader note invites readers to write to the Automobile Editor at The Washington Post with issues about engines parts or touring routes and promises a published answer in the following Sunday issue.
Ted Sullivan announces the formation of the American Baseball Agency to match players with teams. The headquarters will be in room 1001 at the Corn Exchange Bank building, focusing on minor leagues and quick replacements for clubs during player shortages. The system aims to protect clubs and players, supplying ready substitutes like catchers, pitchers, and outfielders on short notice.
Dec 28 report says heavyweight champion Jack Johnson expects the Jeffries bout to be staged in San Francisco rather than Utah or Chicago. Johnson plans a training camp at Ocean View with Gunboat Smith aboard. Former champ James J Corbett, training Jeffries, predicts an easy win for Jeffries. Also noted: Yves wins 25 mile race in Seattle and Oldfield breaks 5 mile track record in Los Angeles.
Under WC Whitner direction survey teams will leave Ashland to assess best routes to Washington for the Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Company and the Richmond Washington line. Construction may start April 1 after a chosen route is set. Gould properties aim to tap Washington One to reach Chesapeake Bay deep water. The Washington and Falls Church Railway, a Gould property, may join the through system, becoming double tracked and improved.
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