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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
40
The column analyzes team pitching strength and lineup depth, noting regulars like Petts and West, and praising players such as Johnson and Clargsen. It weighs the impact of consistent pitching versus versatility, and highlights the need for reliable starters to sustain a pennant bid.
Chicago sold a ball player to Boston for 10000 dollars, once viewed as a remarkable price for minor league talent. Now major leagues pay far more for experienced prospects. New York recently gave 11000 dollars for Rube Marquard from Indianapolis, as Clarkson's brother Walter pitched for New York and Cleveland in the American League.
Saranac Lake reports Edmund Lamy wins three events in the international outdoor skating championships at 1800 yards one mile and three miles. C B Bush of Edmonton defeats Lamy in the 2% yard race to spark crowd excitement with further results listing final heats and times for each segment.
Detroit Feb 4 Coach Yost said Michigan tried to arrange games with Chicago and Wisconsin but was snubbed. He welcomed the completion of the Michigan Minnesota football relation and noted past efforts to renew with Chicago and Wisconsin failed after both canceled contracts in 1906. Yost predicted a liberal faculty stance to secure better material for the team this year.
Special to The Washington Post Ithaca N Y Feb 4 Maneser Hugh Jennings of the Detroit American base ball team known to Cornellians as Rugney has arrived in Ithaca to help Coach Coogan develop the Red and White nine. Jennings says he will be here off and on until the Detroit team starts training Jennings was coach of the Cornell base ball team for several years besides being a student in the Cornell college of law Another professional who will coach Cornell this year is Bill Dugglevy of the Philadelphia Americans who arrives next week He will coach the pitching staff.
The article covers classic auto industry chatter from Washington to Detroit with mentions of Pope, Matheson six cylinder push, six cylinder Peerless limousine delivery, Buick Model 17 demonstration car, Everitt Metzger Flanders E M F 30, and Goodyear expanding vulcanizing capacity. It cites Wilmot dealers, James Flynn, and A Stanley Zell, plus European earthquake trips and automotive design essentials.
Gov. Gillett has signaled intent to sign the measure but observers expect no action before thirty days. Present meetings will not be disturbed.
In Sacramento California the senate approved by 33 to 7 a Walker Otis anti race track gambling bill banning pool selling and bookmaking. The measure moves to Governor Gillett for signature, with a 60 day grace period for operators. Oakland and Emeryville race activities proceed until law takes effect.
San Francisco Feb 4 special reports a day of racing with Chitterlings and Ketchemmike winning multiple races. Mary B Clark also took a victory while Tom Shaw and Chris Miller showcased notable performances. Governor Gillett weighed in on the Hughes gambling bill affecting California horse racing.
Suburban Baseball League moves toward formal organization next week with a schedule and franchise process. Committees draft new rates and arrange opening games while evaluating six to eight clubs including Mount Pleasant Silver Springs Takoma and Rockville. Ground improvements set for three venues Brightwood Petworth Parkview with weekly doubleheaders. Meanwhile turf figures report K J Lucky Baldwin recovering after illness at Arcadia.
A detailed list of selling races at seven furlongs to one mile with horses like Liberty, Pinaud, Virlando, Milor of Higin, and Bright Albert. Results include first race winners, odds, and notable finishes. A note reports Fred Simpson running 16 miles on the St Patrick’s day course in 1:07:43, claimed as a world record distance time.
Mr H C Newcomer formerly with the M Lind say Rubber Company joins the NEW Rubber Store located at 1000 1 ats a¢ Fenth at. Details indicate a career shift within the rubber industry and an office in The Wash Ngee Rubber Company locale.
Baseball gossip says Idaho Wonder must sign original Cantillon offer or stay home. Johnson would be the top pitcher in the local payroll, while talks with Elberfeld and Chesbro’s minor league placement spark further club maneuvers before Galveston trip.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va February 4 The new Norfolk Baseball Club owners may elect William M Hannan as president of the Virginia State League if they approve his appointment He is presently the Norfolk club secretary and would likely be acceptable to Portsmouth Danville and Mongoke clubs as successor to Jake Wells, with the league stalled over a leader.
In Philadelphia Charlie Harvey outweighed but drew with Youns McGovern in the Broadway A C wind-up. Harvey kept distance early, then pressed with sharp counters as McGovern attacked. After the third, Harvey opened with rapid swings to dominate. Manager Batley eyeing a match with Phil McCavern next week.
National Commission rules bribery allegations in the New York Chicago baseball case cannot be prosecuted as a bribery charge applies only to public officials. Investigating committee, led by President Brush, will not reveal suspected names and will drop the matter after legal opinion.
Alfred Shrubb the English favorite with a suspected weak leg faces Tom Longboat the Indian in Madison Square Garden for a 26 mile 335 yard marathon. Shrubb trains at Montclair and aims to break away early while Longboat, based in Allenhurst, searches for late pace. A large crowd is expected as betting favors Shrubb 7 to 1.
A cable from Referee Corbett Sydney says Jack Johnson will sail from Brisbane February 17 to Vancouver. Speculation: he may tour vaudeville or meet Jeffries in San Francisco, or head to London via New York to face Langford in May. Sports doubt Langford Johnson match. Woodman predicts Langford bout in May in London.
The Sporting Editor receives a letter from W G Stuart manager of Federal Games clarifying that Princeton University track will be strongly represented in both the Federal indoor games on February 20 in Washington and the Georgetown games on March 6. Stuart explains the prior report was in advertence and corrects the record for Georgetown management.
The Potomac Athletic Club relay squad will be chosen from Hale Williams Dixon Kunowsky and Mahoney for the George Washington indoor games next week. The Potomacs expect to face senior teams from Advent and Bloomingdale clubs in the southwest competition.
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