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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
22
The piece analyzes strengths and weaknesses across teams, noting pitchers like Pet and Des, star players such as Walter Johnson, and the impact of hitting and defense on pennant races. It laments inconsistencies and praises key performances while highlighting the need for reliable pitching to sustain runs.
In early days a Chicago sale of a ball player to Boston for 10000 was regarded as remarkable. Now major league clubs pay more for minor league material with New York reportedly paying 1100 for Rube Marquard last fall to the Indianapolis club. Clarkson's brother Walter pitched for New York and Cleveland in the American League.
Saranac Lake reports Edmund Lamy wins in 1800 yards, one mile, and three miles. C B Bush of Edmonton defeats Lamy in the 2½ yard event, thrilling spectators. Final heats list Lamy and Bush as top contenders with various second and third places across distances.
Detroit Feb 4 Coach Yost of Michigan says the team resumed football relations with Minnesota and has been snubbed by Chicago and Wisconsin. Michigan had contracts with Chicago and Wisconsin in 1906 but both canceled renewals. Yost notes the West is the proper field for their future schedule and hopes faculty will allow better material this year.
Special to The Washington Post from Ithaca New York February 4 Detroits Hugh Jennings known to Cornellians as j ingney has arrived to help Coach Coogan develop the Red and White nine He will be here off and on until Detroit starts training Jennings formerly coached Cornell baseball and studied at Cornell Law School Another pro coach Bill Dugglevy of the Philadelphia Americans will arrive next week to coach the pitching staff.
Washington motor news reports a Pope Automobile Company push for a six cylinder Matheson car via dealer promises of speed, easy handling, and low fuel use. Attendees note model availability, Buick and Mitchell showings, and a new Goodyear vulcanizing room boosting capacity. A six-cylinder Peerless limousine arrives, while E M F cars and Everitt Metzger Flanders prospects draw large orders.
Governor Gillett indicated plans to sign the measure, but observers expect a 30 day delay before action. Present meetings will continue without disturbance as the bill moves toward final approval.
Sacramento reports the California senate passed the Walker-Otis anti gambling track bill by 33 to 7, prohibiting pool selling and bookmaking on horse racing. The measure moves to the governor for signature. expected to sign if Chitterlings wins at Oakland. The bill allows 60 days to close operations, sparing Emeryville and Santa Anita racing this season.
Special to The Washington service from San Francisco reports Chitterlings winning at 4 to 4 and Ketchemike taking the mile and seventy yards as the day’s best. Mary B. Clark, at 2 to 1, also prevails, with Tom Shaw closing the program victorious. The Burns Handicap draws a 15,000-strong Emeryville crowd and Gov. Gillett weighs signing the Hughes law amid debate on racing’s future in California.
The Suburban Baseball League aims to grow from four to six or eight clubs with committees drawing up a new rate card and opening game plans. Mount Pleasant Silver Springs Takoma and Rockville show strong franchise potential as grounds are set at Brightwood Petworth and Parkview with three playing sites. Meanwhile K J Lucky Baldwin in Arcadia aged over 80 is reported improving after a near fatal illness.
A detailed listing of selling and claiming races across seven furlongs to one mile, with horse names such as Liberty, Pinaud, Virlando, Parl 1, The Borman, Byron, Milor of Higin, Pomare, Rosslare, Belle of Minard, Grande Dame, Lord Stanhope, and more. Included are results from multiple races with winners, odds, and notable notes, plus a report from Cincinnati on Shortstop William de Sper and Stella A. Moriarity and a St. Patrick’s Day marathon effort by Fred Simpson.
Mr H C Newcomer formerly with M Lind say Rubber Company has moved to the New Rubber Store in Tocation. The transfer appears official in local notices, indicating a personnel shift within the regional rubber trade network.
Baseball gossip reports Manager Cantillon will not renegotiate current offers to key Inens players including Walter Johnson who must sign for the original figures or stay home. Chesbro, Elberfeld, and Chase dominate speculative talk about moves between clubs and possible minor league placement.
Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk Virginia February 4 Should the new owners of the Norfolk Baseball Club in the Virginia State League agree to accept William M Hannan as president of the league there can be little doubt of his election Hannan currently serves as secretary of the Norfolk club and would likely be acceptable to Portsmouth Danville and Mojoke clubs The league has stalled while seeking a successor to Jake Wells
Philadelphia Feb 4 Charlie Harvey outweighed but fought well drawing with Youns McGovern of Philadelphia in a Broadway A C wind-up. Harvey vs McGovern had several rounds before Harvey found his bearings and mounted a sharp attack. McGovern opened strong, Harvey used jabs and slipped his heavier foe, then a rapid burst of rights swung momentum. The bout pleased owner Batley who plans McGovern to meet Phil McCavern of Brooklyn next week.
Cincinnati February 4. The New York Chicago bribery case may be dropped with no action. Umpires Klein and Johnstone were reportedly offered money to throw a game during the Cubs Giants series. they refused and informed President Pulliam. The commission’s committee concludes bribery charges cannot be prosecuted as they apply only to public officials. Names of suspects remain undisclosed.
Alfred Shrubb the English favorite meets Tom Longboat the Indian in the 26 mile 335 yard marathon at Madison Square Garden. Shrubb trains in Montclair NJ with Arthur Duffy while Longboat camps at Allenhurst NJ and both athletes boast prime form and strong pace. Officials predict a record crowd as Shrubb aims to break away in the first half with Longboat chasing hard.
A cable from Referee Corbett says Jack Johnson will sail from Brisbane on February 17 bound for Vancouver. Speculation points to a vaudeville tour or a match with Jeffries in San Francisco, or a London trip via New York to face Langford in May. The Philadelphia bout is slated for the first week of March, with word of a possible meeting with Kubiak before the Nationals in New York. Woodman predicts Johnson versus Langford may occur in May in London.
A letter from W.G. Stuart manager of Federal Games corrects a prior report. He states Princeton University will be strongly represented in both the Federal indoor games on February 20 and the Georgetown games on March 6, contrary to an earlier claim. He notes the Georgetown management deserves this correction.
Potomac Athletic Club will choose its indoor relay squad for the George Washington meet from Hale Williams Dixon Kunowsky and Mahoney. The selected Potomacs are set to race senior teams from Advent and Bloomingdale clubs in the Southwest region.
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