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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
46
The article discusses the Nationals and new arrivals as they affect team cohesion and public perception. It notes Elberfeld’s arrival stirring reactions, shifts in leadership by Conroy, and the dynamic impact of changes on the season. It also highlights manager Jim Pulliam’s cautious approach and ongoing league politics shaping club operations.
The article critiques a baseball owner who disregards patron demands and sacrifices star players Young and Criger, with Cra vath slipping away as a top outfielder. It argues the manager’s self serving decisions have turned a championship club into a tail ender and will take time to reverse the decline.
Jem Driscoll enters the world featherweight title bout at the National Athletic Club as a clear favorite over Abe Attell. Both contenders weigh about 125 pounds, with Driscoll reportedly heavier at ring time. Attell questions Driscoll's status but promises to outbox and defeat him. Referee talks include Charley White, Tim Hurst, or John White as backup, with Joe Dunn timing. Capital City League to Meet this evening to discuss season plans.
In Washington and nearby Maryland the auto world buzzes with activity. Iain Themis of Thomas & Tolman appears in New York while Willan Ettinger buys a second model 20 Rick from Tuttrell Company. George Thomas returns from Regerstown in a Reo roadster amid muddy roads between Olney and Ridgeville. Baltimore hosts an upcoming auto show drawing local dealers and including a Goodyear tire contingent. The Buick two cylinder weight delivery truck on the Model F chassis signals growing interest in commercial vehicles. Electric pleasure cars gain traction with broader roadster style trends, open cars and enhanced interior luxury.
National League ends factional strife as President Pulliam is granted indefinite leave to recover from nervous strain. John A. Heydler becomes acting president. league commits to stable leadership while addressing bribery rumors, passes restrictions on passes and free admissions, and plans future meetings to resolve ongoing issues including May to August player limits and postponed game rules.
In Warrington Maryland on the first evening at the Country Club Dumbarton Club of Washington defeats Rockville Pool Team of the De riding Content by a wide margin 264 to 16 in the final contest of their series. The Dumbarton players pocketed more balls per man across the match and secured the victory over the Rockville outfit.
Special to The Washington Post reports Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg club says Pulliam will regret his political remarks and that he will not join the dispute. He cites personal business and hands full with Pittsburg, preferring to avoid controversy while noting the ongoing pair’s long-standing feuds.
Jemea Braid and J H Taylor, famed golfers, accept the Duncan- Meyo 72-hole four ball challenge set for March or April on neutral links with a purse of £250. Dorando is urged to return to England to face Shrobb after the recent Marathon professions event. Phillipe di Marco and John Vendetti claim champion pin setter status for setting 1330 pins in under 30 minutes during a match in Syracuse. A Cuban baseball team plans a summer U.S. tour.
Washington manager Joe Cantillon says he will trade any player for a winner in Washington and may pull off more deals before the season opens. He denies trading Kid Elberfeld for Bill Burns and praises Conroy as a top utility man, while noting Walter Johnson’s contract and the aim to improve the team.
Memorial Athletic Club wrestlers won four of eight matches to take the national guard wrestling meet held in the guard gymnasium before a small crowd. Gallaudet College and the national guard each produced two winners, with notable bouts including Sellers of Memorial edging Darden unattached in the 125-pound class and Goucher claiming two wins for Memorial across different weights. Pat O’Connor refereed and no kick fouls were recorded.
Plainfield Connecticut February 19 report describes one of the most exciting cocking menus at the Rhode Island Connecticut boundary resort known as the Line Tonight seven battles were fought with Rhode Island team winning three and the main event drawing several hundred dollars in bets Fans and participants reported a lively scene despite unclear details about outcomes and participants
New York's Wid Conroy joins Cantillon's Nationals in a move aimed at bolstering the outfield and infield versatility. Elberfeld remains with New York, Unglaud likely to stay at third, and Gantey’s spot unsettled. Conroy’s bat and baserunning add value as the team reshapes around right handed hitting.
Olympic high jump champion Harry F Porter, en route from Chicago to Washington, will compete at the Federal indoor games in Convention Hall Saturday night aiming to set a new world indoor record. He notes lighter six ounce shoes will aid height, plans to meet President Roosevelt, and will be joined by top athletes Mike Driscoll and Mike Murphy as the orderly program is announced.
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