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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
22
A reader endorses Milan as the team’s only steady outfielder and argues his salary should rise. The letter also cites Barrett and Barrett’s limited chances, noting Io’s readiness after past misses.
Sam Lang, a Virginia League star, signed to manage the next season for the Ten ???, with Wilt leading the baseball nine. The delayed text references dates and teams, noting contract signing and upcoming events.
Mixed OCR text describes a race track bill moving through the senate and potential house action. It mentions possession of gambling paraphernalia as evidence of violation and references various names and places in unclear wording.
A morgue discovery in New York suggests a body may be Roscoe Johnson brother of Sack Johnson, a noted welterweight fighter. The case remains unsettled as hospital records indicate ongoing care and uncertainty about identity. A basketball game between Georgetown Prepars and Hisiness High School was postponed yesterday due to unspecified reasons.
Cincinnati Feb 2 Two players from New York teams, first baseman Chase and pitcher Wehner, are reinstated by the national baseball commission on condition they pay fines of 200 and 150 respectively. The decision cites Chase’s midseason departure and Wehner’s prior reporting failures with clubs harboring ineligible players. Both may play again only after the fines are paid to the commission secretary.
Owing to District 45 stringency the Fort Myer men and Washington barracks bouts were called off. The exhibition aimed to demonstrate the value of the physical training program introducing boxing at military posts, showing the benefits and character of the work taught by the professor.
L Frank Goten, the world wrestling champion, sailed in on the Deutschland and announced plans to meet Mahmout the Turkish grappler in a Chicago Coliseum match for ten thousand dollars.
The Hopkins Athletic Club elected a manager and captain for the upcoming baseball season. Sheehy was chosen to captain the team again, with Drane named manager. Crane aims for a strong campaign, arranging games with Georgetown Junior Preps Friends School Western High School Juniors Eastern High School Juniors Gonzaga Preps Preston School Army and Navy Preps and Episcopal High School. Separately in Washington New York betting on Shrubb Longboat began in earnest as Shrubb held 7 to 6 favorite status amid cautious backers and a late start by Indian supporters risking wagers at the trackside.
A fragmentary OCR list mentions many proper nouns including places, persons, and product-like terms such as Ocean Queen, Los Angeles, Norfolk, Valma V, Footloose, Calendar, Director. The readable text provides no coherent event or narrative to summarize into a clear news item.
Special to The Washington rear recalls H. T. Griffin castoff Rezon delivering a convincing juvenile victory at Oakland on a sloppy track. Fordello and The Perr were notable short-prized winners as Swimsaw underperformed, with results across six races highlighting heavy wagering and variable conditions.
In Los Angeles race results Prieze won the first race at six and a furlongs with Otils second and Sally Bademer third. The Flying Squirrel won the second race over three and a half furlongs with Medal TOT second and Toniy third. Rialto won the third race at six furlongs with Gowen second and Creston third. Far Wort won the Reunion handicap at seven furlongs, Ola Timer second and Mark HH third. Miss Sain won the Joint Brink purse at one mile with Jac Atkin second and Edwin Z. Fryer third. Alma Bor led the Our New Home purse for a mite and an eighth with second place to be determined.
The report lists race results with multiple horses and odds at Tampa and Oakland venues. Winners include Ohert ridden by Burne and Jeannette M by Murphy, with various scores and times noted for the seventh race and related placings. The piece cites riders Hannan, Mentry, Gargan, Shilling, and others, plus a 1:08 1-3 time and several betting odds.
The racing card lists results across six races at Tampa. Momentum driven by Hay Thompson won the first race with Yurwtui second and Time Ronaldo among others. Subsequent races feature Judge Treen and Eldar in the seven furlongs, Autiere and Oriental Queer in the Autiere stakes, Roseburg winning the inaugural band esp and Ausnictous second, then Jean nette Mr and Autumn Maid in the six and a half furlongs, with Melange and Galliles contending in the mile and staterith.
J A Muchleisen of the Luttrell company begins a ten day Maryland Virginia West Virginia trip to speed Pullman and Maxwell shipments. Packard president Henry B Toy travels to Washington for a dinner with Secretary Newberry and President Roosevelt. Maxwell owners form a national club with 349 charter members. local buyers to join. Luttrell reports Buick sales to Capt Tucker and Lieut Stanley. Dorsett Company showcases an unclosed Babcock Victoria motor and notes Woods electric vehicles for low upkeep and radius of action.
Columbia beat Georgetown 23 to 1 in a fast, rough gym contest. Melitzer shone with a sensational dribble and Kiendl and Melitzer led Columbia while Rice and Kiendt forged Georgetown scoring threats in a half that stayed close before Columbia pulled away in the second period.
The Washington Post reports Yale has hired Ed Walsh to lead its pitching staff. Walsh said he will not sign with the Chicago Americans again unless his salary reaches 7000 dollars. He praised Yale's rotation with Roce Van Vleick Lippitt and Merritt and noted Barney Betty could join from Haverhill. Walsh expects Fielder Jones to retire and suggested Bill Sullivan as a probable successor.
Elmer B. Shaner, secretary and manager of the Interstate Association for the Encouragement of Trap Shooting, announced the official shooting averages for 1908 from Pittsburg. More than 7,000 names appear on the first list, covering trap shooters nationwide. The release lists the first twelve professionals and amateurs.
Yale surprised the intercollegiate rowing world by proposing a race with the University of Pennsylvania. Yale offered to travel to Philadelphia to row the event on April 10 for a 2 mile distance on an as yet unspecific course. President John Perrin announced Yale’s Easter rowing innovations and dedication to the match.
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