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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1910
Page
15
Nationals ship Jerry Downs to Columbus for today’s game in a deal linked to Cantillon and Keilster Schaefer. Officially unlikely to fill a regular major league spot, Downs is described as improved but not yet proven.
Sporting Comment reports Ferey Dowrs will not wear a Washington uniform this season after a decision by President Nesex in CY cage. The piece discusses trades, manager assessments, and the shifting futures of several players including Downs, Schaefer, Cantillon, and McAleer, with notes on minor league developments and spring prospects. The racing section covers Emeryville results, Desperado’s win, and notable finishes in several stakes events.
New York reports the National League board fines Philadelphia 50 for forfeiting a game with New York at Palo grounds last October 4. Captain Baalin fined 100 for unseemly conduct. Fogel extends delay due to illness, adjournment set to consider a 168 game schedule. Umpires reappointed. two new names added. Debate over drafting umpires and league schedules continues as both leagues weigh length and postseason implications.
Chicago Feb 14 The American League will adopt a 154 game schedule despite National League decisions and will vote on a new ten year agreement at the meeting beginning tomorrow. President Johnson says the old length works and will be retained. Many trades are expected as magnates from three leagues gather to set 1910 dates.
National League leaders press for a 163 game schedule while the American League adopts 154 games. Officials claim the long slate endangers the world series and breaks eight years of joint league practice. The dispute reflects broader tension over the sport’s best interests and alignment with world championship play.
In a heated contest at Worcester Station, Driscoll defeats Hayes as Lampson and England contend for top weight. The event ends abruptly to avert a knock during a bout of jockeying for position. Tom Clark of Italy City signs with Worcester Wiss team for the New England season, while Perzie Ue anchors Newport selection.
The article details the Stanfford Sauipment Show by United Manufacturers of New York, touring major towns to educate motorists on standard equipment. It highlights vendors, the role of salesmen, and guidance on oil, spark plugs, gear lubrication, and windshields to aid intelligent car purchases.
Cambridge Mass February report notes Harvard issued a general call for baseball and crew candidates. Thirty two new players reported at Soldier Field with twenty battery candidates training since January. Later, five experienced baseball men will report and four eights joined rowing practice, as two machines and other tasks occupied crews.
Jamen Jeffries closed his theatrical tour last night in Virginia Minnesota. He will attend the ski tournament today at Duluth and depart tonight for San Francisco where he will begin training for a fight with Jack Johnson.
Cincinnati Ohio news notes a Latonia spring meeting purse boost by CA Tiles who now owns 4 controlling shares. The Derby rises from 2500 to 4000. other stakes jump from 1000 to 1500. Decoration Day handicap reset to Independence Day July 4 with 2000 purse. entries close March 17.
Virginia to participate in the Federal indoor games next Saturday with twelve runners and field athletes led by Captain L J Martin the world record holder in the 100 yard hurdle. Virginia hopes to win the Presidents Trophy for the top point scorer and may have Stanton Burke Good contend for titles as the school aims to place its names among 1910 athletic records.
Special to The Washington Pits Ellicott City Md Feb 14 The Rock Hill College Athletic Association announced a 21 game schedule featuring top players Rod Elt Harry Hinchman Jack Dunn and a strong lineup The slate includes University of Maryland at Ellicott City Mt St John at Centhiens Irvington Gathone College and others with Western Maryland College Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and Georgetown University among opponents in a robust spring layout.
Georgetown Prep won again by defeating Cathedral School 48 to 27 in Ryan gym. Early in the second half the teams showed weak teamwork and passing. Murphy, Loebs, Crane, and Bixon stood out for scoring and accuracy, with Goalie Murphy contributing on fouls and Crata.
The card lists winners and results from multiple track meets. Starboard burns Bhys and Stet King of Yalo top the Jacksonville lineup while Rapid Water and Galvesca win in Oakland. other victors include Descomnets, Desperado, Attleum, Floss McGee, Belle of the Tribe, La Reine Hindoo, Harting and Sir Walter Rolling with varying margins.
A garbled OCR segment lists a long parade of unusual and possibly invented names and terms including Jacksonmbe Kilgore Agilia Lee The Golden Buttery Purrund Ceci Monette Harnsdele and many others. No clear event or context is discernible.
The National Guan Athletic Association and Memorial Athletic Club select P F Connor as referee for the joint wrestling tournament. Orlando Ross will be timer, J S Dennis clerk, Maurice Joyce announcer. The management promises a fair event with no objectionable features and aims to give novices a chance at the AAU championship on March 1.
La Reine Hindoo won the feature handicap at seven furlongs by a nose over Cal Ashmeade who was disqualified for interfering with Autumn Girl. Autumn Girl placed second and Warner Grivwell third as the largest crowd of the meeting attended despite competing Pans event. La Reine Hindoo set a new track record in the process.
The Jacksonville entries list a crowded program with multiple aging horses, sellers, and purses across six races. Notable names appear with numbers and owners, including Tom Tigan 61, Aunt Lena 100, and Aldeo entries, indicating a diverse field for 2, 5, 6, and 7 furlong events.
Northminster Five Wiss and Dbedt led by Morris and Gilt overwhelmed Peck Chapel last night 43 to 11. Morris scored 12 and Moris added 3 as La Blexendorf, Plummer and Burke contributed. The home squad played 20 minutes each, showcasing strong defense and fast breaks.
A mistyped and garbled report from Jacksonville Florida describes a Monester Twit card with many races and wagers. It notes only two winning favorites Payal Captive and Desconinets Lana, a large crowd, and manager Brown P F Carman planning to ship 40 horses to Tampa Bay due to a misunderstanding. The section lists numerous horse names and results in a chaotic style.
Charles Moran of Washington, formerly with the Washington and St Louis Americans, was signed to manage Elmira’s New York State League team. Moran brings two seasons of coaching with Rocheste Raski teague and lant tw, plus experience with Suanton in the minor circuits.
Horsemen from multiple states gathered for the annual midyear light harness horse sale at Texington. Opening sales began with prices reported as low, reflecting early bidding across the auction room and floor vendors.
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