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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
15
Walter Johnson voices dissatisfaction with terms as Kahoe prepares to scout for nationals. Local club member Chit Blankenship Stull remains with the group but won’t be used here. Kad Elperield and President Noyes show interest in the team’s prospects with faith in Mealeer’s pitchers.
William Klem of the National League staff attends the Chicago league meeting on February 15 while on honeymoon. He discusses recent rule changes aimed at giving umpires more control, shortening games, and keeping play cleaner. He notes the benching rule as a hot issue and confirms his contract for next season.
Dickinson College announces a first string baseball lineup for the coming season with a packed schedule against rivals. The slate includes games at Carlisle against Susquehanna and Gettysburg, with matches at Lane University and Bucknell, and near dates in February, April, May, and June.
Chairman George Cox received a large bouquet as officers of the Washington City Bowling Association honored bowlers for the tournament winners last night at the Palace. Prizes included cash and a bowling ball donation from the Washington Post. The association elected new officers, with Myers stepping down as secretary. officers and delegates to the national bowling congress were announced. A city tournament and future plans were set, with a duckpin event to be run April under the Washington Cats Duckpin Association.
A fragmented report covers Chalmers production records at the Syracuse area plant, factory output, and manager quotes. It also notes local agents comments on handling Ford cars, a rumored charging-operations garage, and legal appeals over wheel tax constitutionality with clues about the involved parties and upcoming court actions.
The George Washington annual indoor meet in Convertion Hall draws 376 to 378 entrants from Baltimore Richmond and Charlottesville with GWU and Richmond College fielding strong squads. Coaches expect several South Atlantic records to fall as Virginia and Cornell deliver a close night race while atmosphere builds for a large turnout and busy ticket sales ahead of Saturday's program.
New York February 3 The Washington Post reports Madden and Hildreth have pursued several turf business moves, notably the 4000 purchase of Fitz Herbert by Madden and Hildreth from H R Brandt, with Madden later selling his share to Hildreth for half the price. The deal yielded a substantial profit for Fitz Herbert’s first-year owner despite later setbacks including other horse sales and a $1700 net gain after costs.
Washingtons star pitcher Walter Johnson again clashes with his local club over contract terms. Telegrams from Johnson and editorials indicate he seeks annual raises while noting his strong but unsupported win record and recent injury luck. The standstill may go to manager McAleer for resolution as Johnson contemplates sitting out.
LAMY IN GREAT FORM. Amateur skating champion wins four events at Saranac Lake meet incl half mile mile and three mile. Competitors include Fummned Laws Sara ncaha Bo Whesler Montreal Kearne Wiookiga. The annual meeting of the International Skating Union of America held in Saranac Lake with Ron Allanchard of Chicago elected president. New scoring rule awards 20 points to winners second 10 to third and one point per lap won.
A Washington Past item reports Fred Clarke of Pittsburgh and Barney Dreyfuss receiving a message about selling Honus Wagner for 190 dollars, with speculation of a 15000 dollar price. The gag is revealed when Clarke clarifies the message referred to his old mule, not Wagner, and the supposed batman is misrepresented.
In the Central Y MCA gym tomorrow night Carroll Institute faces Central Y MCA A in a pivotal city league game. The teams have met three times this season with close margins and high tension expected as the schedule nears its end.
Sporting comment discusses the baseball ecosystem with focus on scouts managers and the profit of selling minor league talent. It notes umpire value and wages, the impact of officials on team success, and mentions Thomas Owens reinstatement with a $4 fine in the Tri State League.
Cincinnati announces exchange involving Beebe and Storke with the Cardinals for Curridan and others. Grith says plans aim to balance pitching at Mot Springs. fans express mixed reactions as Reds prepare for next season.
The National Capital Mir and Revol ver Club faced Manhattan team of New York on Ninth Street range last night. Brendan Feree tallied a high score with an exceptional mark of 2 percent. Sheridan Tree and UMagerie Appiebyss also featured among the notable performers.
Business High School staved off Gaithersburg in a tight road game by a single score. Dodgers and Scote pace the visitors with fast first-half play while Foxe Sengens and Thumpsatt propel the locals in the late going.
Tris Speaker of the Boston Americans boosted meat demand by selling 49 head of fat steers for 1600 dollars at Worth. He toured the American League pastures friendly with Dallas and Fort Worth fans and displayed a 1910 Bayten contract amid a stock market day.features include his base running at Mhesbard Gill and a Pullman seat return.
The Northminsters defeated Vespers in a decisive Washington City League game. Key plays by Plax and a strong early run gave the visitors a solid lead, while Vespers struggled with passing and signal execution. Plummer, ArchIe Elachat Genter Bales and others credited with scoring. Webster and Turmage noted among contributors for Washington.
The suspension of Welvin W. Sheppard from amateur ranks was upheld by the Athletic Union panel including members of the legislation committee. The league verdict finding him guilty of demanding exorbitant expense money and conduct unbecoming an athlete and gentleman was confirmed with no ground for protest despite the Irish American Athletic Club's objections.
The 5000 lemon De Muni was sold by Paul J Rainey after years of effort to breed a racehorse. The sale, described as sacrificial, followed a winter trip by Rainey and involved transfer from Tippah farm to Brother Boys farm in Virginia. The price was not disclosed, but rumors describe it as a mere bargain.
Fred Olmstead from Minneapolis and infielder Shay from Worcester club join Chicago American League contracts. Both players were signed yesterday as Chicago shores up its infield with experienced minor league talent.
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