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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1910
Page
15
In a broader policy push the Amateur Athletic Union faces a formal probe as it reviews local sports rules alongside concerns over how Georgetown George Washington and Virginia manage college athletics. The piece argues for autonomy by institutions to judge student eligibility while criticizing the AAU for potentially meddling with local sports and fees.
Baltimore notes report the Young Mens Christian Association hosts an evening indoor track and field meet with seven individual events and three relays. The competition serves as the final test before the Federal games, listing numerous entrants and teams, with expected performances by notable athletes.
The Wisconsin State Automobile Association schedules a 700 mile rehabilitation run this summer confined to stores and cities. Studebaker loses a key courtroom clash over contracts with EMF and dealer rights. Tirestone expands to a new 8 inch by 3 inch size with extra fabric and air cushion, aimed at handling overloaded tires for larger cars.
Officials disclose scoring errors and entry disputes affecting the claim of O Street squad to the scholastic cup. A misrecorded point total and an event entry controversy involve Central High Baltimore and Western squad officials, with final totals to be determined next week.
Johnson said the national commission will decide on John Kling’s reinstatement after a February special meeting. He asked Herrmann to move the session date to February 18 or 36 to settle Kling’s fate promptly.
Philadelphia promoters back a French display of baseball with Horace Toigel arranging a guaranteed Paris trip for the Phillies. John McKe ll, agent for Gyde Amusement, initiates the plan, with a 15 player squad and southern training dates set, subject to final roster decisions and potential farm placements.
A column argues veteran players should mentor younger teammates to develop speed and technique. It suggests teams provide trainers, emphasize hard work, and consider local sponsorship for better coaching to improve overall performance and outcomes.
George Washington University’s rifle squad opens the season with hopes of strong infield like a baseball bunch, facing Columbia University in a home match. Washington’s team, led by McBride and Unglaub, shows seasoned fielding and accurate shooting as they prepare to test the sharp shooters from New York.
The Pittsburg baseball club signs a ten year lease for Whitington Park in Hot Springs Arkansas as training grounds. President Dreyfuss and Manager Clarke push reestablishment after last year’s title, with Chr28 Brandon and other key players involved amid salary disputes and roster rumors.
Mary Mansfield of Lyogland fights a hard but losing battle against Chambers of Prittddl PIA in a wartime style bout. From rounds one to seven Mansfield led but Chambers rallied, delivering strong punches in the later rounds before Mansfield secured the decision in a close finish.
Burton of the Jonny Looking track team announced he would not enter as new in the federal games Jie refused to state his reason but said he would follow the example set by George Washington Georgetown and the University of Wingala. He admitted charges had been made against Federal guns management which he believed to be to and did not want Johns Hopkins to participate in any events. He also stated none of his critics had been sent on as yer.
Judge Wo Moffett fined Branch Bocock 25 dollars for serving beer at a Blacksburg boarding house entertainment honoring Virginia Tech football players. The event, linked to the team’s splendid record, prompted a warrant and a circuit court verdict stressing the need for warnings to other youths.
The National Guard basketball game ended 4 to 9 as Company E overwhelmed Fort Myer La. Center Cavitier scored nineteen points, many from difficult angles, aiding a thirteen minute first half. Lorester and OBrion added points in the second session, while defensive work and clever blocking led the winning team to their margin. Losers faced a gymnasium with a different setup hampering play.
The Friends School second team defeated the University team 17 to 11 in a well played basketball game marked by team work. Wotherspoon starred for the Quakers with 10 goals, aided by Maher and Manager Willer who added two field goals and a free throw.
The Wael Ingraa Post reports Johnny Evers will publish a History of Baseball through Shwago Tech. The book aims to reveal the game’s true past and the notable 1908 Merkle incident. Evers promises a candid look at the Cubs, national league title, and the mysterious motives behind daily Cubs routines.
The Maryland Jockey Club approves a spring meeting schedule at Pimlico from April 20 to May 7 with officials named. Stewards August Belmont William M Manly and Thomas Ide, Tudges WP Riggs and E C Smith, clerk of scales P Conkim, handicapper Frank J Bran, starter AB Dade named for the meet.
In a surprising finish at the track, Tillin ghast, a long shot at 25 to 1, surged past the favorites to claim victory. Contenders from top odds faltered as the final stretch clicked to decide the winner in a dramatic upset.
The jumble lists numerous horse names, trainers, and odds across Tamp a Jacksonville and Juarez venues. Upsets emerge as Tinghast wins at Chasee Way while Glory, Cafferla, and others feature in forecasts, with weights, purses, and stable transfers noted amid a chaotic scramble of entries.
A wild race card at Toto 1 saw upsets as favorites fell and jokey Homer Selby and Stalwart captured the first event. Booger Red and Royal Cinys matched tight fields in the fourth, while Naughty Tatto Gamer and Lucets provided late thrillers in the day’s early races.
Fragmentary OCR shows horse race entries with names and numbers, unclear times and places. It lists multiple horses such as Raya Ook Me Maw Los and Banger Red LC TGers, with scattered figures like 1047 and 214, plus partial date cues and event tokens.
Washington American Beacon notes Kittredge, appointed professional coach for Harvard pitchers, to join the Crimson squad for spring practice. He will join Harvard after Monday, remaining with the team about five weeks as they prepare in Charlotte and Virginia.
A damaged 19th century ad describes a caregiver overwhelmed by constant duties and drain on vitality. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a direct nerve tonic that refreshes and strengthens the nervous system. The text claims the product helps a weak, irritable individual regain strength and sleep, ending with a money-back guarantee.
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