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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
14
A column by J Ed Grillo analyzes the noon statement and local club issues. It discusses player readiness, protests over management decisions, potential gate revenue impacts, and looming league influence on future games.
Optimistic and pessimistic views circulate about the local team and its two pitchers. Keeley’s defender is praised as a Clarke Griffith caliber figure, suggesting strong leadership and strategic insight amid evolving team prospects.
The Post reports a heated debate over Keeley and Burns as identical season records spark fan letters. Opinion pieces clash on who contributed more to the Merchants Hotel Alleys team, while critics urge retention of key players Ganley Keeley and Burns amid calls for trades.
Canyon of the Southern Railway bowler Cannon, playing with friends, broke previous duckpin marks at the Merchants Hotel yesterday. He rolled a 193 in nine frames and finished with a final strike spree, achieving a standout score in the city.
Captain Ralph Gamble of Prime ton University confirms a large Tiger track delegation to Washington for the Federal Olympic trials. Fifteen runners will travel, with bets on pole vault, sprints, hurdles, and distance events. Practice notes highlight Dawbarn and McGee for sprint roles, while a Princeton Pennsylvanian and Yoginisumn associations plan support at a Convention Mall event.
A roundup of automotive events and promotions in Washington. Mentions Steven Toby, George Robertson, and the Mardi Gras speed events in New Orleans. Highlights include Michelin tire advocacy, Warner auto meter display, Oldsmobile and Stoddard Dayson agency ties, and local club activities with Pape r Automobile Company and Limore design insights.
A sports page column questions lower pitcher value by betting on Burns and compares him to Keeley Johnson Washington outlines if other arms on the squad may endure. It recalls Burns’ four games on the same grounds last year, all losses by narrow margins, and hints a strong Burns showing could help the team as Washington owners seek a first class season.
Fredericksburg defeats the Corcoran Cadets 17 to 0 and 10 to 2 runs, with standout play from Terwin and Melyic. Cadets’ Rowe Glronna Terman and Nanty Melville led Corcoran’s effort while Galena Fanumon Collingaworth and Spent played solid defense. The match featured strong first-half scoring and a late surge by the visitors as Fredericksburg claimed the win.
The American Rowing Congress and Washington DC associations announce five local bowling squads and 40 guests to travel to the Pittsburgh tournament starting February 27. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Unions, and Orientals will send two teams each, with Fat Men providing the rest. The event marks first appearances for the Unions and Orientals in a bowling congress, while detailed lineups include Helmevichs, Lord, Tudie Helmevichs, Lord Jones, and Wescott among others.
The Bureau enters Re uack team in the GWT indoor meet to be held next Saturday night at H Platt. Participants include Retch G Teles Le Wood and Capl Thompson. The team will wear money themed costumes, white with green trim.
Indianapolis Feb 10 The Senate adopted the majority report for the bill permitting Sunday base ball by a 25 to 18 vote. The measure had already passed the house.
This listing shows Parker Bridget & Co offering suits and overcoats at various price points from 12 to 50 dollars and up to 4500 for certain items. The text presents multiple price tiers and item estimates, including men’s and boys’ suits and overcoats with several bulk or up to quantities noted.
Six furlongs race produced Burma and Elsarum 10 as winners with Jatt 4 to 1 second and Mawkelfight 103 taking third. Five furlongs prize saw Charley Lush 108 prevail at 1 to 1 with Joe Fallert 111 and Mr Artie in the mix. Time 16. Mala Aietion 108 led a near four-way finish at six furlongs with Anno Smith 100 and Hooray 97 close behind. Time 126. Steeplechase handicap featured Lizze Flat 108 at 7 to 2 winning for Foster. Mere Belle 10b was second. Two furlongs saw Winnehaha 103 prevail with Dowido 97 and Marmacket close behind. Time not listed.
The page lists multiple selling races with entries such as Pekar Borman Calla Nike and Jack Dunnerton along with numerous horse names and odds. It also notes warm weather provoking baseball practice with candidates for the Central and Business High teams outlining a meeting of the amateur baseball commission at the National Guard Armory tonight at 8 o clock.
Honest Captures the Hull Handicap by defeating Fordella the favorite while Tom Shaward Fordella and Trois Temp contest the race. Carrying 132 pounds, the heavy load did not stop the runner-up from a strong, improved showing in the field.
Special to The Washington Post reports San Francisco results from Oakland where Queen and St Francis showed strong form. St Francis won the Hull Handicap over a strong field with a dramatic finish, while other races featured notable performances and emerging rivals.
In Los Angeles results, Sellig leads with a one mile victory over Homelean and McGeel. Burwell posts 118 to 32 time in the sprint, with Pacifietr faltering. Fresher times show Joent and Toan Topt, Milp tas, and Phosphorus in various placings. Delmas faces Myles Connell as the field narrows in the third race.
A garbled OCR passage lists many scattered names places and phrases including references to people like Collen Howard Pay Glu Tac and others with dates times and fragmentary items. The text lacks a coherent event or narrative.
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