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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
22
J Ed Grillo analyzes the Nationals league scene centering on Paulsen and Wagner associated questions. He weighs whether a Boston pitcher could anchor the staff and notes the ongoing debate over who should lead the team, with concern about durability and the impact on the league.
At a Capital City Base Ball League meeting in President O'Shea's office, the Marine team was accepted as a member to fill Bloomingdale's vacancy. The Marines, noted for a strong past season, will play a 25 game schedule beginning August 18 to fit the annual pennant league championships, with representatives from Columbia Athletic Club Government Printing Office Brentwood and St Stephens among others. A schedule committee of M OConnor W Harrell and Shurtles was formed.
The Washington automobile scene outlines a Baltimore show with Toledo agency plans and visits by dealers Roy Wick and J W Mansing. Studebaker leadership changes, Ford agency expansion, and a New York carnival amid Alaska-Yukon-Pacific race proposals reflect a growing national market and cross country racing interest. The Automobile Club of Washington expands membership as presidents push club ambitions.
Jem Driscoll of England defeats Abe Attell in a ten round title bout at the National Athletic Club New York. In a scientific contest Attell displays clever boxing but Driscoll remains upright, outboxes him and lands the fresher blows to win on no decision.
Winchester Virginia February 19 manager Sandy Baker of the Winchester baseball club announced the signing of Edward George from the Boston Nationals for the coming season. George, a strong pitching star with several seasons in fast company, chose Winchester over a Toronto option and is viewed as a youth with great promise.
The sixth renewal of the Federal indoor games at Convention Hall features 454 athletes from Princeton, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgetown, George Washington, Johns Hopkins, Catholic University, Villa Nova and 20 other schools and clubs. Medal contenders include Melvin Shepard, Harry Porter, Mike Driscoll, John Bredemus, Harry Hillman, Lawson Robertson, and L. F. Martin with 18 events and 20 relays on the program.
Cleveland critics say Cantillon outbid for Conroy and cost Lajoie the prize. New scoring rules spark change with errors on passed balls and wild pitches, double plays brushed up, and stolen base updates.
The Spartan basketball team meets Crescent for the second time this season in the True Reformers gymnasium tonight. Both teams project a lively contest with expected skirmish. Lineups include Pontion Crescents Miter Walker Romney Howard Schrazen Cincinnati Trades Kane. Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati Peb 18. Cincinnati club trades Outfelder Kane to Chicago for Burbin and Dewey amid no cash exchange.
A testimonial notes a general breakdown from nervous system weakness and credits Dr Miles Nervine with improving condition after several doses. The item mentions a user, WM R Burkhardt, and includes a money back guarantee if not relieved. The ad emphasizes soothing and strengthening effects on the nervous system and urges purchase through pharmacists.
Princeton defeats Pennsylvania 6 bouts to 2 in a home meet. Waite and Swartz secured Penn wins by fall or decision, with extra periods needed in middleweight and heavyweight. Notable Princeton victors include Lassarella, Ward, Guimeu, Warie, and King, while Musser suffered a heavyweight loss for Princeton.
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