Sporting Commentary by J Ed Grillo on pennant race
The piece discusses the pennant race and pitching strength, noting teams like Detroit Chicago and New York in contention. It highlights pitchers, hitters, and the impact of strong pitching on run suppression, referencing players such as Petts and Johnson and the need for consistent performances.
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Remarkable $10,000 Ball Player Sale Headlines Era
Chicago sold a ball player to Boston for 10000, once seen as a remarkable price for a minor league prospect. Modern clubs pay far more for skilled players, with New York shelling out 11000 for Rube Marquard last fall to Indianapolis. Clarkson's brother Walter pitched for New York and Cleveland in the American League.
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LAMY'S REMARKABLE FEAT IN INTERNATIONAL SKATING
Saranac Lake reports Edmund Lamy wins in 1800 yards and mile events, with three straight victories to lead the international outdoor championships. C B Bush of Edmonton defeats Lamy in a later long race, drawing high spectator excitement as finals and times are listed for multiple distances and placements.
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Fan
Michigan coach says Michigan snubbed by Chicago and Wisconsin
Detroit date Feb 4 Special to The Washington Post Coach Yost says Michigan has tried to arrange games with Chicago and Wisconsin but was snubbed Chicago and Wisconsin canceled contracts despite past renewals Michigan seeks strong western schedule and better material for 1906 team prospects Renewals and future plans noted with emphasis on westward competition and faculty liberalization expectations
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Jennings Coaches Cornell for Baseball Season
Special to The Washington Post Ithaca N Y Feb 4 Maneser Hugh Jennings of the Detroit American base ball team arrives in Ithaca to aid Coach Coogan with the Red and White nine He says he will stay on and off until Detroit trains Also another pro coach Bill Dugglevy of the Philadelphia Americans will arrive next week to coach the pitching staff.
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Automobile World highlights in Washington and Detroit gathering
The article surveys industry chatter in Washington and Detroit about six cylinder cars from Matheson and Peerless, new Buick show models, the Everitt Metzger Flanders merger, and Goodyear’s new vulcanizing plant. It notes dealer optimism, price debates, and upcoming cross continent trips by motor men.
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Coast Racing Doomed Law Sign Pending Thirty Day Pause
Gov. Gillett signals intention to sign the measure but will likely wait thirty days. Present meetings will not be disturbed as the coast racing issue heads toward possible passage and action.
California Senate OKs anti track gambling bill
Sacramento reports the California Senate passed the Walker Otis track gambling bill by 33 to 7. Once the governor signs, it will ban pool selling bookmaking and gambling on horse racing. The measure allows 60 days for bookmakers to close and should not disturb current racing at Emeryville and Santa Anita.
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Long Shot in Front Shines at Oakland Race Day
Special to The Washington service San Francisco Feb 4 Chitterlings 4 to 4 tops field in second race Ketchemike 9 to 10 wins mile and seventy yards Mary B Clark a 2 to 1 winner in fifth Tom Shaw seals a strong day Chris Miller praised for Dayton 4 year olds The Hughes law of California discussed with senators hearing support and opposition notes Burns handicap crowds Emeryville race meets referenced Pony racing and betting context included in report
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Suburban League to Formalize Expansion and Schedule
The Suburban Baseball League plans formal organization and next week will appoint a schedule committee. Franchises may be granted to Mount Pleasant Silver Springs Takoma and Rockville as the circuit expands from four to six or eight clubs. Three grounds Brightwood Petworth Parkview will host two games weekly with a season opening set after grounds ready. In Arcadia California turfman K J Lucky Baldwin, past 80, shows slight recovery after illness.
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Entrants and results from Todays Los Angeles racing card
A long list of selling and purse races at Los Angeles with entries across seven races. Notable names include Liberty, Pinaud, Virlando, Parl 1, Milor of Higin, Belle of Minard, Glenart, Hattie Hoffman, Lord Stanhope, Marry Scott, and Charley Payne. A St Patrick marathon note reports Fred Simpson running 16 miles in 1 hour 7 minutes 2743 seconds on the automotive course, claimed as a world record and plans for a local marathon.
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New Rubber Store Names H. C. Newcomer in Key Post
Mr H C Newcomer, formerly with M Lind say Rubber Company, has moved to the NEW Rubber Store in Tocation, 1000 1 ats a¢ Fenth at. by Same, THE WASH Ngee RUBBER COM ANY.
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Manager stands pat on contracts as Johnson must sign or sit
Baseball gossip cites Cantillon refusing to budge on Johnson and others. Johnson’s proposed salary is the largest among pitchers on the Inens, while Elberfeld’s fate hinges on Chase’s arrival. Chesbro rumored for minor leagues, possibly Indianapolis, with Keenan teams weighing exchanges.
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Norfolk Club May Name Hannan as Virginia League President
Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk Virginia February 4 Norfolk Baseball Club owners may elect William M Hannan as president of the Virginia State League if they accept him The club secretary is viewed as a suitable choice for leading the Portsmouth Danville and Mognoke clubs amid the league’s vacancy after Jake Wells death or departure
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Harvey Gets a Draw in Wind-Up Bout
In Philadelphia Charlie Harvey outweighed by McGovern fought to a draw at Broadway A. C. Harvey, clever with cage, stayed elusive early then pressed with heavy rights. McGovern started strong but Harvey’s jabs and later furious swings turned the tide. Manager Batley plans Harvey vs McCavern in next week’s wind-up.
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National Commission Finds Law Does Not Cover Bribe Case
National Commission reports that New York Chicago bribery allegations cannot be prosecuted under current law. Umpires Klein and Johnstone refused bribes during the Cub Giants series and notified President Pulliam. committee chair Brush consulted attorneys who concluded bribery charges require public official status. Names of suspects withheld as case will be dropped due to legal limits.
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Shrubb Short Odds for 26 Mile Showdown With Longboat
Alfred Shrubb the favored English runner faces Tom Longboat in the anticipated 26 mile 335 yard marathon at Madison Square Garden. Shrubb’s weak leg is noted yet trainer Arthur Duffy says he will finish sound. Longboat, training in New Jersey, is deemed a strong rival as experts predict Shrubb may break away early but keeping the lead could prove difficult.
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Johnson comings here for possible Langford bout
A Washington dispatch reports from San Francisco that Jack Johnson will sail from Brisbane February 17 and reach Vancouver by March. Speculation mounts about a possible vaudeville tour, or a London route to meet Langford in May, with Philadelphia dates and a likely New York plan discussed. Woodman predicts a Langford vs Johnson fight in May in London.
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Princeton in G. U. Meet Correction From Manager
W G Stuart manager of Federal Games issues a correction to a recent Post story. He states Princeton University track will be strongly represented in both the Federal games on February 20 and the Georgetown games on March 6, contrary to an earlier report.
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P A C Relay Selected for George Washington Games
The Potomac Athletic Club relay team will be chosen from Hale Williams Dixon Kunowsky and Mahoney to compete in the George Washington indoor games next week. The Potomacs expect to face senior teams from Advent and Bloomingdale Athletic clubs in the southwest.
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