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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1909
Page
37
The stock of fine overcoats and suits from P. B. is described as in excellent condition to meet Washington’s winter dress demands. The text notes there is more to P. B. quality than price, highlighting durability and style for critical dressers.
An ad touts a range of prices 15 18 and 20 for a suit and overcoat with premium “P. E.” style fabric. It notes imported fabrics cost more and stresses quality over profit without increasing charges beyond the added fabric cost.
Aanber ioungle announces new storefront Head-to-Foot Outfitters at Ninth and the Avenue. The move expands local retail options, offering footwear and apparel for men and women with a focus on comfort and style.
A dense list of racing entries across multiple furlongs at Jacksonville and nearby venues. Names include Ferrand cuan Footy Fyor Martin May Tom ionaeth with prices per horse and numerous competing stables and horses such as Captain Clore Joe Lusetia and Amoret. Also noted are six furlong and seven furlong races with various entrants and odds in a dense OCR listing.
A list of numerous names and nicknames appears in a fragmentary line describing a run event or gathering set for today. The text includes many proper nouns and possible places or teams, but lacks coherent context or a clear main action to summarize.
Capt Frank Chance of Chicago tops the National League first basemen in fielding average for 1900 with a .980 mark over 289 games. Bransfield of Philadelphia sits close at .989 for 228 games, Bridwell of New York at .970 across 46 games, and Wagner of Pittsburgh at .980 in 486 games. Pittsburg leads club fielding at .984, with Chicago .663 and Brooklyn .908 among others.
Australian heavyweight Lang defeated veteran Bob Fitzsimmons in the twelfth round at Rush Cutters Bay stadium before 12,000 spectators. Lang started nervous but took control, stunning Fitzsimmons with a right hand and uppercut after a close show, while Fitzsimmons fought cleanly and landed sharp blows earlier. Referee Arthur Scott officiated as Lang won at 188 pounds to Fitzsimmons 166.
Readers with car troubles or seeking touring routes can write to the Automobile Editor at The Washington Post and receive guidance in the Sunday scene. The notice invites questions on engines parts and general automotive topics for the weekly column.
The list names several horses and handlers including Jim Bady for Fisher, Mauretania with Who on, Early Tide by Wilson, Babada tied to Creevy, Force under Pickens, and Banbury with Garner in a mix of entries from a Mexico event.
Juarez Mexico December 26 a crowded program produced a split verdict with all three favorites winning Early Tide led in the 6 furlong opener as a heavily played favorite in a selling race. Mauretania won the Helling 6 furlongs with Mauretania second and Kopek third. Early Tide then captured the third race at 6 furlongs with Lad Brite second and XL third. Fourth race saw Plume win at 7 furlongs over Riches and Dek. A 8 furlongs event listed several prominent runners with Wander and Fred ikothalland among notable entries. Time figures noted across events with varied results.
Ted Sullivan to open American Baseball Agency in room 1001 Corn Exchange Bank building Chicago to supply and place players, focusing on minor leagues. Club managers and players can use the service to secure suitable replacements quickly during pennant races.
Snow races on a Washington track are proposed with cutters hitched to sleighs. The idea, born among local horsemen, envisions a snow course behind a regular race track to replace the old avenue events. If weather holds cold enough, a series of cutter races featuring private stables and twenty potential entrants may be staged by Tuesday afternoon.
Chicago, Dec. Mt Jack Johnson world heavyweight champion marks one year since claiming the title by defeating Tammy Burg near Sydney. He says the next bout with James J Jeffries will be in San Francisco, not Salt Lake City, and will train near San Francisco with Gunboat Smith. Former champ James J Corbett is in Chicago predicting Jeffries will win.
Under the direction of W C Whatoer consulting engineer for Frank J Gould of New York surveying forces will start from Ashland to select boat routes to Washington for the Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Company and the Richmond Washington line. Construction likely begins April 1. The Goulds own the property and plan to tap the Washington flag at deep water reaching the Chesapeake Bay. The Washington and Falls Church Electric Railway is possibly part of the through system, possibly double tracked and largely bi-revolved.
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