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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1909

Page

82

Murky Baseball Ethics Spark Spotlight on Murphy Scheme

A fragmented sporting column discusses J Edward Grillo’s take on Murphy, owner of the Cubs, and a proposed use of a commission to shield his own interests. It notes that trustees admit lending support to Murphy’s plan while cautioning about overreach and personal conflict with President Putham, with nods to Florida winters and baseball’s ongoing intrigue.

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Nay City Signs Flaherty Amid Veil of Unclear Preamble

A fragmented local notice shows Nay City signing Flaherty as a key official, with garbled phrases mentioning February, a palsy, and a veal vote. The document appears to be an unsigned presidential sign off with unclear context and party references.

Coveleskie Bales Sign Contract Talk At Shamokin

Shamokin Pa Feb 1 William Shettsline president of the Philadelphia National League club came here to have Harry Coveleskie who pitched star baseball for the Phillies last fall sign a contract for the 1902 season The Phillies president named a salary which Coveleskie thought was not larger enough He gave a figure to be presented to the club directors next week and notify Coveleskie by letter He was pleased with Coveleskie condition and the pitcher has been practicing at Edgewood pavilion with instructions to pace himself for the Southern trip.

Shamokin William Shettsune Philadelphia Harry Coveleskie Phillies Giants Coveleskie Shetts Una Jetter Shettsline Wweleskie Edgewood Kansas City Interstate Baseball League D. M. Bhively Western Association Jack Sweeney Boston Nationals Cubs Kana Kanwan City American Association Leavenworth Atchison St. Joseph Sedalia Wisconsin Illinois Badger Blaze Ban Johnson Johnson Cincinnati Automobile Club Chance Murphy Charles W. Murphy National Commission Baseball World Kan Johnson American League Mr. Johnson Bruce Thomas A. G Spalding Andrey Freedman

Bowling Contest Ballots Announced With Deadlines

The final coupon appears next Sunday February 14 and must reach The Post by noon the following Sunday February 21 for the binary 21 special ballots issued with paid subscriptions. Ballots must be received by noon February 27.

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Automobiles Feature Grand City Auto Show Highlights

The piece surveys recent auto world events including Buick and Maxwell models sold to buyers, a Push-Pull horn fitted Oldsmobile drawing crowds, and a Pittsburg police Pierce-Arrow for riot and emergency use. It also notes Atlas touring cars expected, Stoddard-Dayton hill-climb records, and Premier endurance feats, emphasizing durability and economy.

CATES EXPECTS TRADE TO NEW YORK AMERICANS

Washington pitcher Elberfeld trade rumors swirl as Cates predicts a move to the New York Americans before the season opens. He winters in Richmond Indiana with his parents and says he is unsure of trade specifics. The piece notes Western teams poised to challenge for the 1909 pennant and mentions other baseball moves and minor league shifts.

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Offer to tend bar offends Jeffries in telegram prank

The telegram to James J. Jeffries, an offer of $1,000 a week to tend bar in the East, provoked anger and laughter. Jeffries dismissed the proposal, smashed a chair and mirrors in his saloon, and mocked the insolent note as a crude attempt at publicity.

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Big Meet to Feature Olympic Stars and 40 Colleges

The two day event will see Bacon, Porter, Gissing, and Hillman debut in this city since the Olympic Games. Over forty colleges clubs and schools will field top performers.

Bacon Porter Gissing Hillman Newhouser George Washington London Washington Carpenter

Meet Baltimore Five in Tristate League clash

The West Branch YMCA of Baltimore and the Washington YMCA square off tomorrow night in the gym for their third Tristate League championship game. The lineup includes Foxition Disney Kauffman Bartholow Winslow Bobb and Fowler for West Branch, and Swarthmore's football schedule notes 1909 opponents and dates in a separate item.

West Branch Baltimore Washington

Parker Bridget & Co Sale Ends For Winter Overcoats

Parker Bridget and Company announces the finale of a sale on broken-size Parker Bridget Winter Overcoats. All sizes in several lines are offered with substantial savings, including one lot up to $20 at 11.75, up to $25 at 13.75, up to $35 at 16.75, up to $40 at 25.75, and up to $45 at 28.25.

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League vote looms as Murphy seeks ouster of Murfey

Special to The Washington Post Chicago Feb 11 reports Cubs president Murphy pushing to publicly expose a New York umpire bribery scandal. He vows to reveal details if league committee blocks disclosure, demands removal of Charles W Murphy’s rival Murfey and pressure on Ban Johnson to stay out. Johnson defends neutrality while insisting Murphy must fare fairly.

Washington Post Chicago National League Donnybrook Murphy Cubs New York League

Chaotic Athletic Roster Echoes A Heritage Meet

A dense list of names, affiliations, and event notes outlines participants at a historic athletic meet. Notable colleges and clubs appear, including G. W. U., U. Va., B. A. 0., and J. H. U. with multiple athletes in events like high jump, shot put, and sprint distances. The fragmentary OCR preserves scores and entries, presenting a mosaic of competitors, places, and affiliations without a clear single result.

Commission Holds Meeting Forms Amateur Baseball By laws

At the District Amateur Baseball Commission meeting in the National Guard Armory W C Connor W C Anderson and C Bret were chosen to draft by laws for next season Billy Betts was named chairman to form a governing constitution He will pick two associates Four leagues were represented Railroads M C A Marquette Departmental and Capital City Officers election was postponed due to missing reps Next meeting is the second week in March Capital City League meets today at 3 30 to consider Brookland and Marine joining likely replacing Bloomingdales and Atlantics Canadian curlers beat Loch Leven 62 14 in Crossmyloff six rink match

District Amateur Baseball Commission National Guard Armory Connor W. C. Anderson C. Bret Billy” Betts Marquette Departmental Capital City Amateur Baseball Commission Capital City League Second Street Brookland and Marine Bloomingdales Atlantics

Champions in the Field to Defend District Title

WO C Robbins, manager of the Second regiment basketball quint, vows to reenter the Bed on a broader scale to defend the District and Southern championships. He cites renewed spirit among his men and plans to arrange games with strong soldier teams visiting around Morey 5. He expects to field a team with several former Georgetown players and aims to best local rivals during Washington inauguration week. Teams seeking championship action may contact him at the pension office.

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