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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
22
Commentator J Ed Grillo analyzes pitcher form and roster moves as New Browne earns a berth with the world champions. He discusses center field plans, potential star development, and the season’s hoped-for improvements despite uncertain outcomes.
Charles E. Miller & Bro reports sales of Indian motorcycles to multiple buyers. Mrs W C Slater stores a Stearns car at Dupont garage. Tromus Tolman Auto Co delivered two Maxwell runabouts to Dr William Reeve and Dr Dole. S A Winsor of Miller & Bro departs for Virginia on business, sending orders for accessories. Pope Automobile Co of Wallington sold a Pope-Stortford car to a bank president. it features pearl gray with green piping and leather upholstery. L P Dorsett Co reports sale of a Babcock electric victoria to Walter Denegie. Thirteen major European auto works agree not to race in 1918, with a $0,000 penalty for violators. Dupont Garage receives another Lozier cylinder touring car for a Washingtonian. An echo from Chicago show notes a woman asked for tires with her name on tread to monitor her chauffeur on joy rides.
The Princeton University swimming schedule announced lists five dual meets to decide the team championship and the Intercollegiate Championships to be held at the College of the City of New York on March 27. The meets include February 2 versus Columbia at Princeton, February 7 Harvard at Princeton, March 6 Yale at Princeton, March 14 College of City of New York at New York, and March 20 University of Pennsylvania at Princeton.
The All-America baseball team arrived in San Francisco aboard a steamer from Honolulu and the Guent. They were warmly welcomed and enthusiastic about the reception. They lost three of forty games, with defeats at Manila and Honolulu and one more noted in the report.
Johnson expresses satisfaction with the team and Delty Gray’s contract. Jim Delehanty expects to arrive around February 25 and will go directly to Galveston to await the players.
Ed Spencer, former St. Louis catcher, signed with the Boston Red Sox after a bonus dispute over Criger. President Taylor boosted Spencer’s salary to match expectations, easing fears Johnson might miss training. Cantillon reports Johnson and Gray contracts are signed, with Delehanty set to arrive and join Galveston camp.
Abe Attell and Jem Driscoll prepare for a ten round featherweight world title bout at the National Athletic Club on Friday night. Attell aims to weigh about 122 pounds and seeks peak form, while Driscoll weighs 128 today and must push hard to reach the limit. If no knockout occurs the title may stay with the current holder, with boxing for a secondary bout at the Fairmont Athletic Club featuring Frankie Neil versus Bora Driscoll scheduled the same night.
Several lots of men's suits in assorted sizes sold well with strong demand. Total receipts surpassed 505 dollars, average cuts bringing roughly 13.09 dollars per item as bidders pursued remaining inventory.
Chicago February reports show Cubs and Sox pursuing moves while Burns and Delehanty remain unsigned. Cravath to the Sox and Browne to the Cubs are confirmed, with Murphy and Chance weighing fits as Detroit and Boston rumors flare. Trade talks centered on Lundgren Hayden and Slagle with St Louis debated as a destination.
Jim Jeffries weighs 44 pounds and aims for 220 as he improves at Frisco. The South Atlantic cross country championship at Brightwood on Monday pits Johns Hopkins, YMCA, Baltimore’s Cross Country Club, and George Washington University in a tense four team showdown. Teams prep with final workouts at the Federal games Saturday night to gauge rivals. Special to Washington Wt. New York Feb 16 Pitcher Revelle from Richmond of the Virginia League is released by the New York Americans says secretary Nahan.
Sacramento news reports Assembly action by Grove T. Johnson making it a misdemeanor for a miner to attend cock fights prize fights or horse races. The bill fixes penalties at a $30 fine or thirty days in jail for lessees or owners of venues hosting such events.
Harry Bemis star catcher of the Cleveland club is seriously ill with pneumonia at his Ashland home on February 16. Relatives have been summoned to his bedside as news of his condition spreads.
Worcester mass February 1 Louis Sockalexis once with Holy Cross and later a major league star in Cleveland plans a comeback. He has asked for a chance to play in the outfield with Holyoke and the Connecticut League duo, saying he feels better after years of rheumatism and is on deck again.
An advertisement urges readers to trust Dr Miles Heart Remedy for heart failure, claiming it strengthens heart action and helps the weakened organ cope with strain. A testimonial from Mrs M H Marvin of Marion Indiana touts relief after using four bottles and notes a money back guarantee if not helped.
Eighteen candidates answered Capt Jimmy Keane's call for Business High School baseball. Coach William Peet conducted a long workout on McNevitt's field focusing on pitchers and catchers. Notable contenders include Fagen Hinwood Rawlings Williams J Shaw Schmidt Miller Donnelly and Leahy for infield posts with veteran outfielders Naughton Schram Dodge and Marks. Daily practice will resume as weather permits.
Sixty eight candidates reported for VMI baseball after Captain Grammer called yesterday. Losses include pitchers Devault and Pollock, leaving five positions to fill. The schedule begins March 27 with Fishbourne Academy, then Hampden Sydney, Roanoke College, and Richmond College games through May, with several open dates and a few returns.
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