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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1910
Page
15
Sporting comment highlights two league leaders in the National League showing restraint amid ongoing wrangles. It also compares Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries earning power from recent tours and vaudeville engagements, noting the Cubs, Delaney, Tryan, Kling, and team dynamics while criticizing club owners' discourse and scheduling.
Chicago Feb 183 The following bulletin Wind and Johnson announce the American League will not oppose minor schedule changes by the National League. The joint Pittsburg agreement binds both leagues but may be adjusted if not acceptable. The plan would have schedules drawn by the league presidents with an arbitrator, aiming to avoid future trouble.
Georgetown Prep School officials announced the relay squad with captain Cahill and runners Melaka McClaughlin and VanWerman. They will compete for Rockville Academy and the Cathedral School in the Federal games this afternoon. Cahill also competes in the Nordies as the junior yard team faces Cart Institute with Dohan Normanlinger Roche and Portacerero.
London Feb 18 The Hurlingham polo committee named Capt H Lloyd as captain of the English team bound for the United States to challenge for the America polo cup. Lloyd has the task of selecting the team to defend the cup won by the Meadowbrook team of Long Island last year.
Jakey Atz veteran White Sox player is released to Providence club of the Eastern League. He is the third former Sox to leave this season joining George Davis and Frank Tebelt. The move is part of a deal that brings Russell Slackburn Bealdey Atg and a large cash sum, about eight thousand dollars, to Chicago. President Comiskey arranged the Providence transfer via Mike Weldey last fall, making Blackburn the highest priced minor league acquisition by a big league club last year.
New York Feb 18 The National League adopts a 14 game schedule for the coming season after delay and criticism. The American League agrees to a schedule ending October 15. Barney Dreyfuss and Barney Greyfuss push concessions to move dates, settling Chicago and Cincinnati clashes. Board to decide William Murray salary dispute and future constitutional changes.
A report states that Fultz will lead Columbia, with promising candidates invited Monday to meet the new coach. The article notes a historic turnout and anticipates strong work ethic for the program.
In San Francisco on February 18 Jeffries signals readiness to train intensively for a comeback. He plans to leave for Los Angeles Sunday night and then enter mountains for early camp preparation. Reports say Frank Gotch, Farmer Burns, and Bob J Armstrong will join the camp as training commences in April.
Philadelphia February reports that Mike Murphy, Penns wrestling trainer, forbids varsity players from wrestling due to injuries this winter. Heisman Burdick Payne and Pike suffered serious injuries including ear drum, torn ligament, broken arm, and a broken leg, prompting Murphy to order Burdick to quit the sport.
Schaefer in charge of a local baseball squad training at Hot Springs reports to President Noyes that the team will report to Norfolk in peak condition. McBride signs a contract and both players vow intensive twice daily workouts to be ready for the season. Plans for a downtown Washington club office with McAteer to run the operation are discussed as the club aims for a strong year.
Wakemen Athlete Club fell to Georgetown junior prep squad 17 to 10 in Ryan gym. Sharp passing and accurate shooting by Shugrue led the winners, while Kerby stood out for the losers. Next Monday a Georgetown Preparatory School interclass championship game follows two earlier matchups.
A dense list of entry names, horses, owners, and odds across multiple races. Includes six furlong sprints and mile events with varied purses, listing horses such as Pleojacx Lady atal wort Snowball Patriot and many more, reflecting a chaotic OCR capture of a racing program.
Intercollegiate champion W. C. Paull of Pennsylvania headlines the Federal Indoor Games at Convention Hall. With 24 athletes from 90 schools, 49 events, and 88 relays, the program features a special 1 mile run handicap and a strong field from Penn, Carlisle Indians, Johns Hopkins, Wesleyan, and major city clubs. The event draws teams from Virginia, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, and beyond as gates open for afternoon and evening sessions.
Entries close tomorrow night for a National Guard Athletic Association wrestling tournament at Center Market Armory. Prelims on Wednesday February 2 and finals on Thursday the 24th. Belated entries accepted with explanation up to p.m. Monday. Schools like YMCA Carroll Institute Memorial A C Gallaudet Neighborhood House Cathedral School for Boys and Georgetown University will enter their top wrestlers in seven classes including 185 135 and heavyweight. Referee Pat O Condor will officiate ensuring fair play. Medals awarded at Spalding's sporting goods store on Fourteenth Street Monday morning.
Chicago Feb 1. James J. Jeffries received 342 012 on his share of tour proceeds. Manager HH. H. Frazee issued statement. Total tour proceeds were 203 712.
St Johns of Annapolis and St Johns of New York played a close basketball game in Annapolis with the visitors winning 21 to 18. Norman and Tracy led the Johnnies with four baskets each while Grove starred for the local team. The second half featured sharp defense and enthusiastic crowd reaction as both sides matched pace and teamwork.
Fragmentary OCR list shows numerous person and place names including Jacksonville, Nethermast, Tampa, Locust Bod, and Guilded titles. The readable portion hints at polls and events with many garbled entries, suggesting a chaotic community notice or entertainment listing rather than a single clear story.
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