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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
22
A long, fragmented sporting column discusses player form and club prospects before a key season. It mentions West club tensions, potential gate receipts, and expectations for standout players, with references to team ownership and market impact on the league.
Enthusiastic supporters offer optimistic and pessimistic takes on the two pitchers and other team members. Keeley presents a defender who is likened to Clarke Griffith in his prime, highlighting a dramatic contrast in local opinion about the squad's prospects this season.
A crowded discussion centers on Keeley and Burns rivalry from last season. The column notes Keeley won as many games as Burns and had similar results, with debates over base hits and overall value. Fans urge keeping Ganley, Keeley, and the trio intact for the club’s strength.
Canyon of the Southern Railway bowler Cannon Lannon broke all prior duckpin records yesterday at Merchants Hotel. He rolled a near-perfect ten frame game with a score around 193, aided by a string of strikes, spares, and a late carryout. He finished with a remarkable 156 in one box and a final record standing near 193. Witnesses note the performance as one of the city’s best ever with blue pins.
Captain Ralph Gamble of Prime ton University outlined plans for a large Tiger athletic delegation traveling to Washington for the Federal Olympic events. Fifteen men will sail with bets on sprint and pole vault, with Dawbarn McGee and DwAeht among hopefuls. Delegations from Princeton, Pennsylvania, Yoginisumn, and Episcopal High School will also attend a major Convention Mall rally on the eve of events.
Industries and enthusiasts discuss advances in performance and interior design. George Robertson wins the Van Arrolit Cup and Mardi Gris events are planned in New Orleans. Industry figures like Warner meter creator Lloyd Taylor draw attention in Washington as dealers expand agency strength and new models from Olds, Stoddard Dayton, and Limore appear.
A fan letter questions claims that averages decide a pitcher’s value, arguing Burns’s past performances and potential value if a stronger teammate joins. It compares Burns with Keeley and Johnson, notes last year’s narrow losses, and speculates on how Johnson and Johnson’s absence could affect the team’s future results.
Fredericksburg defeated the Corcoran Cadets 17 to 0 and then held a late surge by the visitors. Terwin and Melvyic starred for Fredericksburg as the locals led early and the visitors rallied in the second half. James O Rourke will not play with the Signlanders this year, moved to the Buffalo club in the Eastern League. Canadian curlers beat Lanarkshire 184 to 137 in a 12 rink match.
President Po Meyers announced that five local bowling teams and 12 guests will travel to Pittsburgh for the annual tournament starting February 27. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing will send two teams, the Union teams from the Sunday School League will travel, and the Orientals from the District League will debut. The Fat Men team is the only local group assigned dates, leaving March 7 through March 9.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing will open its athletic season by entering Re uack in the GWT indoor meet next Saturday night. Competitors include H Platt, Retch G Teles, Le Wood, and Capl Thompson. The costumes feature money backs, white with green trimming.
Indianapolis Feb 10 The Indiana Senate adopted the majority report and passed the bill permitting Sunday base ball by a 25 to 18 vote. The measure had already cleared the House.
Historical ad listing varied price points for suits and overcoats from Bridget Parker Co. Items priced from $11.75 to $50.00 with multiple up to $2,000, $2,500, and higher amounts. Includes numerous dollar figures and size descriptors such as 12 and 14.
The Tampa card lists six races with multiple winners. Lipst Ract and Daisy Shine headline the sprint and five furlong events, each showing favored runners like Mawkelfight and Charley Lush. The six furlong stakes feature Anno Smith winning with Hooray placing, followed by steeplechase results and a two furlongs dash won by Winnehaha with Dowido second.
A long list of sold entries across multiple selling races with horses and weights. Names like Pekar, Borman, Calla, Nike, Har, Sen Git, and many others appear with furlong figures and odds. The page also notes baseball practice at the school grounds and a meeting call for amateur baseball officials tonight.
The event at St Francis features Honest carrying 132 pounds in the Hull Handicap, finishing as runner-up to the winner Trois Temp. Tom Shaward Fordella, the favorite, placed farther back as the field yielded a tight finish and notable performances.
Special to The Washington Post reports at Oakland today St Francis, Queen, and others delivered strong form despite poor track conditions. Honest Wars edged rivals in the Hull Handicap, while the program highlighted close finishes and notable weights amid challenging racing conditions.
Race card excerpts show Sellig and Milpitas riders securing wins in sprint heats with times near 1 2 seconds and several close finishes. Notable performers include Burwell and Burns among others, with multiple entries detailing second and third place showings across the events.
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered names, places, and phrases without clear context. It includes personal names such as Col leen Howard Pay Pres Glu Tac and Me, references to locations, times, and possible events, but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable main event.
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