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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1909

Page

40

Milwaukee Wants Browne and Strunk with Brewers

Washington Post reports Amos Strunk of the Brewers to join Philadelphia next season while Browne remains with Milwaukee. McAleer indicates Browne will stay in the Brewers setup, with Strunk returning as a regular for Philadelphia.

Strunk Brewers Philadelfina Mack Washington Post Liwaukee Wis Browne Washington Jams McAleer Bis Ming Browne The Nationals Amos Strunk Philadelphia

Seiger Wins Decision in Lightweight Clash in Denver

Connie and Mack report McGraw refuses to waive on Shaw of the St Louis Nationals as McCloskey completes negotiations with Breunabkan. Seiger, from Denver, defeats Soldier Burns in a 15 round bout at Eureka Minvletic Club, earning the lightweight crown of the South with a strong, ragged performance and punishing Burns to the kidneys.

Cording Connie Mack Magesy McGraw Shaw St Louis Nationals McCloskey Breunabkan Washington Poat Baltmore Joe Seiger Denver Soldier Burns Eureka Minvletic Club Uind South Seiger Burns Degverke Seliger

Automobile Show Highlights and Local Dealers

A report on the Washington Post automobile page notes an exhibition of motorboats and early motor cars in January at Convention Hall. Purchasers, agents, and models from Racine, Hudson, and other firms are featured, with details on boat specs and several cars on display at New York and Washington venues.

C.D Davis Racine Boat Manufacring Company Muskegon Enlieltght Teiuae Conoet LJ Drake Wilson Company RC Wilson Wisen Company Washington New York Grand Central Palace Grand Centra Palace

Corbett Plans Secret Training for Jeffries Fight Behind Closed Doors

Jim Corbett vows extreme secrecy for training sessions with Jack Johnson rival Jeffries as the two fighters prepare for an eight bout era with no spectators. Corbett says the plan keeps Johnson in the dark and tests Jeffries endurance, while trainers debate effectiveness and timing of public bouts.

Hig Johnson Apedal Washington Post Chicago Jim Jeffries Jack Johnson James Corbett Jeff Jett Jeffries Nin J ED Grillo Wreetutle Jack Johnson Tay Pont Jefries Munch Jeffres Jim Corbett Joe Gan Gana Gans

Swimmers Meet Tomorrow At Local YMCA Dual

Philadelphia Central and Washington Central YMCA aquatic teams prepare for a dual meet in the local association pool at 4 PM tomorrow. Seven individual events plus a relay are on the program as both squads field evenly matched entries led by Ed Yardé Clk Schaal Rutherford Walk and Ayers Schrenk Ebhasl Washington etc with officials and timers named.

Philadelphia Central Washington Central ED Yarde Philadelphia Clk Schaal Washington Rutherford Walk Phliadelphis Ayers Crawford Cutts Hoprarty Brunner Schrenk Ebasl Weahington Wood Phiadelphis Seoul Stewart Fo 'Fardu Breant Stoke Vieth Scott Stelzer Stone Phila Eton Tee Ford Vall Heferes Stuart WB Hudeon F A Cody E Barker R Jose WJ Thacher C E Beckett H W Long B Smith

Yale President Hadley on Football Its Value and Risks

Special to The Washington Post Yale President Hadley discusses football noting the sport has progressed with few serious injuries despite some sprains. He argues football diverts energy from rowdyism and drinking, but warns mass plays persist unless universal rule changes grant equal possession chances, which colleges resist.

Hadley Yale Washington Post New Haven Conn Yales Wedas Boya

New Year Matinee Aims To Showcase City Cutter Rides

Washington speed brigade plans a New Year matinee at 2 pm featuring fast cutters and two competition classes. Prizes likely for best turnout and equipment judged by appearance, with detailed gear lists and driver attire. The item recalls prior carnivals and notes broader race scenes in Cleveland and Toronto.

Washington Speed Brigade BF. McCaully Charles Hardy Thin City Baltimore Old Black Boy

Wolgast Fight Talk Roils San Francisco Match Plans

Lightweight champion pugilist Nelson says Wolgast must fight Frino at Hester's Club in San Francisco or no bout will occur. Nelson claims Hester secured permission for a long battle in France and will take his ward there if needed. Wolgast questions 45 rounds and the San Francisco site.

Wolgast Frino Miwaukee Pugilist Ninrr Hester San Francisco Nelson France

Tuckerman Wins Consolation At Pinehurst Golf Tourney

W J Condon wins the Presidents Cup from W K Gillett five up and four to play at Pinehurst. Condon defeats C H Matthieson. Gillett defeats W C Johnson. Tuckerman wins first division consolation. Whitcomb takes second division trophy. Johnson and Towle win consolation divisions. Final: Condon over Gillett five and four.

W. J. Condon W. K. Gillett Pinehurst Oj Condon Wikagil Club New York W. KE. Gillett Condon C. H. Matthieson Ardsley Gillett WC Johnson Canvehtook Club Matthieson Johnson Tuckerman Chevy Chase Hudson New Suffolk Long Island Brett Brogiine J . C. Rumsey

Chicago Invasion Checked Amid Major League Turmoil

Special to The Washington Post Milwaukee report details a brewing clash among the American Association Western League and major leagues. O'Brien and Havener swap noneword talks as Chicago invasion fears rise with elections and realignments in Chicago ownership. New rules committee led by Tighe Griffith and Ohne Hesalee to propose changes in coming weeks.

Washington Milwaukee Wis Havener Milwaukee ‘American Association Club O'Brien Association American Association Western League New York Chicago Chivington Goesip Tebeau Hope St Paul Minneapollis Weve Louleville Kansas City Toledo Columbus Teloma Civington

Harmony Out of Discord Shapes Broader U S Athletics

New York December 30 Jaméa B Sullivan former AU president argues for a cleaner broader national and international athletic system. He cites East West sport tensions in golf tennis skating and other divisions and foresees a supreme court of appeals for sport as athletics expand westward. Sullivan notes Seattle hosted national championships this year and New Orleans will host next year with Chicago leading the union. He envisions an international board with unified rules and rates to develop rather than shrink the sport.

Schola Saya Safwan New York Jaméa B Sullwan Sullivan Supreme Court of ‘Appeals Seattle New Orleans Chicago Presi

Royal duckpin tournament crowns top totals

In a Royal duckpin event last night, a top score of 35 over three games led the field with McClire Regand Farrow and Rider among top finishers. Delaney named coach of the Iowa State University track team, Boston reports Jeremiah D Delan receiving the appointment.

Bose Duckfin League Hynderbolts Tornatoes Willams de Sol Aldetich Kogvies Landere Rascinen Cononatee Horan Ryor Iy Milchot Migauley Tolan Michand McClire Farrow Rider Ricketts Delaney Iowa Boston Jeremiah D Delan Iowa State University

Mrs Annie Taft Purchases Philadelphia Baseball Grounds

Mrs Annie Sinton Taft sister in law of President Taft and wife of Charles Pratt of Cincinnati becomes the new owner of the Philadelphia National League grounds. Deed filed shows title in Mrs Taft though Charles Patt is announced as purchaser. Price listed as 220000 and club to lease grounds for 15 years with option to buy at 20 years.

Philadelphia Annie Sinton Taft Taft Charles Pratt Cincinnati John I Rogers A J Reach Charles W Murphy Chicago Ely Charles Patt Recorder of Deeds’ Office National League Baseball Club

Dorando Pietri Returns to Face Hayen Ahead of U S Race

Dorando Pietri the Italian runner who collapsed in London, arrived with his brother Tipano from Southampton aboard the New York. He heads to San Francisco to race against Johnny Hayen and then plans matches with Shrubb and St Ives before returning to Italy. Arthur Evans signs with Lynchburg Virginia League team as utility catcher. Philadelphia Nationals add Humphreys and other players.

Hayes Frisco Washington Post New York Dorando Pietr London America Dorando Tipano Pietri Southampton San Francisco Johnny Hayen St .Ives Shrub Shrubb Italy Buenos Aires Tity Lynchburg Geta Evana Arthur Evans Baltimore Evans

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