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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
36
A tangled baseball dispute centers on Murphy the Cubs owner and a national commission. Allegations claim Murphy used the body to push a personal scheme while defenders insist the panel sought to safeguard players and fans from conflicts of interest. The affair spiraled into investigations as details emerged about loans, influence, and shifting loyalties within the league.
A signed document by the association’s president confirms Flaherty’s pledge amid a February push. The memo references local figures and a ceremonial endorsement linked to a Veal Vote event.
Shamokin Pa Feb 1 William Shettsline president of the Philadelphia National League club arrived to secure a 1002 season contract for Harry Coveleskie the Phillies star pitcher who helped the club contend for the pennant last fall. Coveleskie disputed the salary and proposed a figure to be presented to the board next week Shettsline praised Coveleskie's health and instructed lighter workouts at Edgewood pavilion ahead of the team's southern trip.
The last coupon will appear Sunday February 14 and not be received by The Post by noon the following Sunday February 21. The binary 21 special ballots, with paid in advance subscriptions, will be issued by noon Sunday February 21. If special ballots must be received by The Post by noon Sunday February 27.
Automobile world reports Buicks and other models selling at auction and on streets, with Thomas Tolman Co and Luttrell Co selling cars. A Gabriel horn fitted to an Oldsmobile in New York draws crowds. Pittsburg police purchase a Pierce Arrow for riots and emergencies, with railings and storage for gear. Stoddard Dayton’s hill climbing records and Premier’s endurance feats are highlighted as durable, economical choices.
Washington pitcher Elberfeld trade talk surfaces as Cates predicts joining the New York Americans before season start. From Richmond Indiana he hints at deal details but says he does not know them. Other notes cover Comiskey’s rheumatism bath plans and minor league reshuffles.
A Washington Post item from Los Angeles recounts a telegram to James J Jeffries, the undefeated heavyweight champion, offering $1,000 a week to help in the East. Jeffries ridiculed the proposal, destroyed furniture in his saloon, and dismissed the offer as absurd while joking about stringing the sender along.
The event marks the first city appearance since the Olympic Games for Bacon Porter Gissing and Hillman. Over forty colleges clubs and schools will be represented by top performers at the meet.
The West Branch and Washington YMCAs meet in Baltimore tomorrow night for the third Tristate League championship game in the gym of the local association. Lineup lists Foxition, Disney, Kauffman, Bartholow, Winslow, Bobb, Fowler and more as teams vie for early lead in the series.
Parker Bridget & Co announces the finale of a sale on broken-size Parker-Bridget Winter Overcoats. All sizes in several lines offered with substantial savings. One lot up to $20.00 now $11.75 one up to $25.00 $13.75 one up to $35.00 $16.75 one up to $40.00 $25.75 one up to $45.00 $28.25.
Chicago Feb 11 The National League meets next week as Murphy President of the Cubs demands full public disclosure of an umpire bribing scandal. He vows to reveal details himself if the league committee won’t publish them, urging removal of Charles W Murphy and stating a league commission will act next week. Johnson denies targeting Bruce while stressing fair play and openness in baseball’s governance.
A dense list of participants and affiliations from multiple colleges and clubs appears, detailing many names such as Halsted Sivan and Emory P. Enzor among others, with numerous associations like G. W. U., U. Va., and B. A. U. The text records athletic events including high jumps and shot put open handicaps, listing competitors across colleges and clubs, hinting at a large intercollegiate track meet with numerous entries and events.
District Amateur Baseball Commission met at the National Guard Armory selecting W C Connor, Anderson, and C Bret to draft by laws for next season while Billy Betts heads a constitution committee. Four leagues attended Railroads M C A Marquette Departmental and Capital City. Next meeting planned for the second week in March. Capital City League gathers today at 3 30 to consider Brookland and Marine joining, likely replacing Bloomingdales and Atlantics. Canadian curlers beat Loch Leven province 14 to 6 in a 6 rink match at Crossmyloff.
Washington's Robins, led by manager WoC Rob bins, announce intent to reenter and defend the District and Southern basketball titles. He plans extensive action with strong soldier teams around More5, aiming to field a lineup including nearly all of Georgetown's last four years and beat intruding opponents during inauguration week. Teams seeking local championship may contact him at the pension office.
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