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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
24
The piece discusses Elberfeld’s arrival stirring mixed reactions among Nationals supporters and opponents. It notes his popularity and intelligence may lift the team, contrasts this with friction around league leadership, and touches on manager actions and Consuelo Fullam’s tenure.
The owner runs the club capriciously, ignoring fan desires and firing Young and Criger, a veteran duo once seen as a core of a potential team. Cra vath, maybe the best outfielder, followed him out. Taylor quickly turned a championship unit into a tail ender, and will need time to reverse the slide.
Jem Driscoll opens as a clear favorite to defeat Abe Attell in a ten round world featherweight championship at the National Athletic Club. Both fighters weigh near 125 pounds, with Driscoll expected to be heavier at the handshake. Attell disputes, citing Driscoll’s era of defeating lesser opponents while asserting equal or greater skill and confidence in victory. Referee selection discussions include Charley White, Tim Hurst, and John White as alternates, with Joe Dunn as timekeeper.
In this slice of early auto reporting, Iain Themis of Thomas & Tolman Automobiles travels to New York while William Grave, a noted New York historian, visits Washington amid delays storing his Mercedes at Dupont garage. The piece notes ongoing car purchases, road conditions, and upcoming Baltimore automobile show preparations alongside industry trends toward roadster bodies and electric vehicles.
National League closes its meeting with Harry Pulliam granted an indefinite leave of absence to recover from nervous strain. John A Heydler becomes acting president. Conference discusses bribery probe, passes rules barring free passes for players while allowing passes for players’ wives. May address bonus payment and postponed game scheduling.
Dumbarton Club of Washington defeats Rockville Pool Team of the De-Riding Content by 264 to 16 in a final winter contest held at the Montgomery Country Club in Rockville Maryland. The match marked the end of a series between the two teams with prominent players pocketing balls in a high scoring finale.
Special to The Washington Post reports Pittsburg club president Dreyfuss saying Pulliam’s remarks will be regretted when he comes to his senses. Dreyfuss declines to comment further and lips are sealed on the dispute amid baseball business, while other sports notes follow.
Jemea Braid the English open champion golfer and J H Taylor the ex champion accept the Duncan Meyo 72 hole four ball challenge for 31 00 to be played in March or April. Dorando is wanted back in England to run against Shrobb following the recent Marathon event. A purse of £250 is offered. Phillipe di Marco and John Vendetti claim to be champion pin setters after setting 1330 pins in under half an hour in a match at Syracuse. A Cuban baseball team will visit the United States this summer.
Washington manager Joe Cantillon says he would trade any player for a winner in Washington and may make more moves before the season opens. He denied trading Bunny Elberfeld for Bill Burns and praised Wid Conroy as a key acquisition, noting Johnson's contract remains a non issue.
Memorial Athletic Club wrestlers captured four of eight contests as the national guard tournament concluded in the guard gymnasium before a small crowd. Gallaudet College and the National Guard contributed two winners each, with standout matches including Sellers versus Darden and Goucher in dual classes.
Plainfield Conn Feb 19 seven bouts highlighted a rowing era line event at a Rhode Island Connecticut boundary resort. Rhode Island birds won three of seven fights while the main attracted hundreds in funds. No details remain clear due to garbled text.
The Nationals acquire Wid Conroy after Elberfeld stays with New York. Conroy expected to play infield or outfield while Unglaub remains at third base. Gantey’s fate uncertain. Burns trade not finalized. Cantillon seeks a right handed bat and values Conroy’s versatility and baserunning.
Olympic star Harry F. Porter arrived in Philadelphia from Chicago en route to the Federal indoor games in Washington Saturday night. Porter plans to attempt a new world indoor high jump record, cites lighter shoes as key, and will meet President Roosevelt after the event. The piece lists event order, participants, and venues for the Federal games with out-of-town athletes assembling at the Ebbitt House.
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