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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
16
Sporting commentary notes the Nationals ascribe dissension and debate over Elberfeld and Conroy, with Praised figures like Burns and Fullam highlighted. It discusses team dynamics, manager influence, and the impact on the game as critics weigh the effects of new players and leadership on the upcoming season.
The owner mishandles his ball club, ignoring fan needs, letting stars Young and Criger depart and Cra vath fall, not driven by money but by impulse. Taylor will need time to turn a championship squad into a cellar-dweller and then reverse the slide.
New York February reports Jem Driscoll enters the National Athletic Club ring tomorrow night as a clear favorite over Abe Attell in a ten round world featherweight championship. Both boxers weigh around 125 pounds, with Attell possibly lighter at weigh-in and Driscoll expected to gain ground by night’s end.
Iain Themis of Thomas Tolman Automobiles travels to New York while Willard Grave tours Washington to store his Mercedes at Dupont garage. Baltimore’s motor crowd gathers as Luttrell and Tuttrell showcase Buick and Model T sales. A Baltimore show draws dealers, with Mitchell agents aiding display setup. Electric roadsters rise in interest, with two wheel battery cars and reviving luxury interiors in 1903 style.
National League ends factional strife as Harry Pulliam granted indefinite leave of absence to recover from nervous strain. John A Heydler becomes acting president with full authority. league debates bribery probes, passes bans on passes for players and free admissions, and discusses scheduling and bonuses for 1908 season.
The Dumbarton Club of Washington defeated Rockville and Montgomery Country Club on their home tables in Dumbarton, finishing the series with a lopsided 264 to 16 score. In Virginia Charlottesville two nines played a practice game. the varsity beat the second team 6 to 0 with Walker and Stratton scoring for the varsity and Wilmer and Culbertson for the second team.
Special to The Washington Post from Pittsburgh Pa February 18 quotes President Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg baseball club saying Pulliam will regret his remarks when he comes to his senses. Dreyfuss refuses further comment, citing his duties with the Pittsburg club and avoiding entanglement in controversy. The piece outlines past exchanges between Pulliam and Dreyfuss during championship issues and public jabs over a fan.
Jemea Braid and J H Taylor have accepted the Duncan Meyo challenge to play 72 holes over neutral links for 31 pounds. The match is set for March or April, with a purse of 250 pounds. Dorando returns to England to race Shrobb as the Marathon top four vie in the recent professionals event. Philippe di Marco and John Vendetti claim pin setter titles after setting 1330 pins in half an hour during a Syracuse match. A Cuban baseball team is slated to visit the United States this summer.
Washington manager Joe Cantillon signals possible trades to improve the Nationals while keeping options open. He denies trading Bunny Elberfeld and says he will swap any player if the return helps Washington, praising Wid Conroy as a key acquisition and noting Walter Johnson's contract status remains settled.
Memorial Athletic Club wrestlers claimed four wins in the national guard wrestling tournament held in the guard gymnasium before a small crowd. Gallaudet College and the national guard each had two winners. The night featured multiple draws and tight matches, notably Sellers of Memorial beating Darden unattached in the 125-pound class after two 6-minute draws.
Plainfield Conn Feb 19 seven battles were fought at the Line a notorious resort on the Rhode Island and Connecticut state boundary Rhode Island birds won three the main and several hundred dollars No BITCALS were fanged.
New York player Wid Conroy is expected to bring value to the Nationals. Cantillon bought Conroy after failing to secure Elberfeld, planning him for infield or outfield duty, likely in right field to add a right handed bat. Unglaud may stay at third as Conroy fills in various infield spots.
Olympic high jump champion Harry F Porter arrives in Philadelphia en route to Washington to compete in the Federal indoor games and pursue a new world record. He arrives with light featherweight shoes and predicts two inches of height gain from lighter footwear. Porter plans to meet President Roosevelt on Saturday and will join fellow Olympic athletes for the Washington events at Convention Hall. The article lists event order for Federal games and names numerous athletes and clubs involved.
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