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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
70
The Post will publish the final coupon February 14 and accepts prepaid subscriptions. A total of 24 special ballots must be redeemed by noon February 21. Subscriptions must be advanced, and ballots are to be returned by the deadline.
Outsiders won a crowded, ragged contest featuring players like Pudge Quinn and Garety Lens, with erratic betting and unclear scoring. The piece lists numerous names and places in a cluttered summary of a chaotic event, finishing with general references to teams, locations, and moods rather than a clear outcome.
The Amateur Baseball Commission met at National Jamar Armory to select teams, form a governing constitution, and set criteria for the season. Four leagues represented Hulrad WoC Marquette De yirbnental Capitol City. officers to be elected later. next meeting in March to decide Brookland and Marine applications.
Dorando Pietri, the Italian marathon star, defeats Terey Smuth in a mile race at the Third Regiment Armory in Philadelphia. Pietri led from the start, clocking a mile in 4 minutes 43 seconds while Smallwood collapsed on the eleventh mile citing leg trouble.
An article surveys automobile progress and safety features, noting a Pittsburgh purchase of a Loree Arrow for polo use and emergency transport. It describes dash cabinets for rifles, large holsters, and a running board carrier, aiming rapid, safe city transport amid potential trouble. It also profiles Stoddard-Dayton hill climbing records, praising durability, economy, and performance as selling points.
Ed Cates, pitcher for the Washington Americans last season, hints at a possible trade to New York. He speaks from Richmond Indiana where he is wintering and says he is not sure of the deal partners but believes Washington could move him to the Americans before the season opens. The report notes Western teams eye the pennant as Boston and St Louis seek strength.
An angry telegram received by James J. Jeffries, the former heavyweight champion, offers to pay him $1,000 a week to keep a marbled bar in Newark. Jeffries reacts with fury, smashing furniture, then laughs at the audacious demand and contemplates replying to string the sender along.
Bacon Porter Gissag and Hillman Wall headline a first return to Tins City since the Olympics. Over forty colleges clubs and schools will be represented by top performers in a premier athletic meet.
The West Branch YMCA of Baltimore will host the Baltimore Five against the Washington YMCA in a Tristate League championship series third game. The lineup features Werl Hand Wallington YuCA Poritlon yecca Disney at Crogan Kauffman Lr Jones Bercedo center Wubnard H Winston RG Repey Bob LG Fowler Swarthmore’s football schedule is noted with eight games set for October and November including Franklin and Marshall, Lafayette, Delaware, Villanova, Bucknell and more.
Parker Bridget and Co announces the finale on overcoats with several broken size lines. Customers urged to visit today or tomorrow for savings across multiple lots with prices ranging to twenty five dollars and beyond.
Chicago Feb 11 The National League faces a stormy Chicago meeting as Johnson calls for Murphy removal over the umpire bribery scandal. Murphy disputes four charges and insists the shoe is on the other foot, while league leaders vow disclosure and swift action to restore faith in baseball.
Shamohm Pn February 11 Wathamshetts president of the Philadelphia National League club visited to discuss pitching star Harry Coveleskie who helped the Giants last fall. A salary offer was deemed small, and Shettsline promised to present it to directors and notify Coveleskie by letter next week. Coveleskie’s physical condition impressed and he trained at Edgewood Park. Also Canadian curlers defeated Loch Leven province in Crossmolloff rink match 14 to 52.
In a troubled season a team and its manager face upheaval as players and staff plan to return, with changes looming for Washt and Watery clubs. The lineup remains unsettled amid speculation on future matches and potential reentry into the league.
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