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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1909

Page

14

Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo on training at home

The piece argues training at home could maintain form better than costly southern trips. It cites clubs in northern cities benefiting from home conditioning, notes the danger of fatigue from heat, and discusses impacts on team interest and season readiness. References to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Cleveland, with mentions of Cy Young’s pitching and catcher challenges.

J. ED Grillo T Rue Fed Ol Ballimore Perp Wits Hanlon Otters McAleer Cy” Young St. Louis Republic Young Jim Taylor Cleveland Browns St. Louis Mr. Robinson Young and Criger Boston Robinsons Seaboard Lajoie Ohlo Ra Flaplitter Naps Joss Berger Gler Liebhardt Dusty Rhoades

Prize Fight Law Test Raises Arkansas Arrests

Hot Springs authorities arrest Tommy Devin of Philadelphia and two others by governor order for engaging in a prize fight. All were released on bonds as cases were moved in police court and continued. Governor Honagey vows to prevent future prize fights in Arkansas.

Hot Springs Ark Ue Serif Tommy Devin Philadelphia Chicago Heinger Honaghey Arkansas

Will Play Mutes Tonight In Tristate League Clash

The M. M. C. A. Reserve basketball team hosts Gallaudet College Reserves tonight at Kendall Green gym. This pivotal Tristate League match will decide the championship as the two top teams are tied for first. Local captain Beckett and players rely on a strong showing against Baltimore’s Central Y. M. C. A. and other rivals to secure the title.

Gallaudet College Kendall Green Mutes Association Gnilaudet Positta Motes Wit Baltimore Oriole City Quint Orioles York, Pa Baltimore West Washington G Street Beckett

Championship Series Set For Chicago and New York

The national intercollegiate basketball championship will open in Chicago on March 18 or 20 between University of Chicago and Columbia University. A second game will be at Columbia on March 27 with a third contest possible on neutral ground. Chicago aims to defend its title after fourteen straight wins and near the same lineup as last year.

Washington Fest Chicago University of Chicago Columbia University Columbia Gymnasium New York University of Pennsylvania

Carlisle players desert story denied by authorities

Spokane reports that Carlisle Indian football players left the institute, with fullback Albert Payne alleging departures by Hauser Thorpe Dupus Bird and Afraid-of-a-Bear. Carlisle officials deny the claim, stating Payne was expelled for intemperance and that the team will be intact for the season.

Spokane Wash Carlisle

Fencing Match at Waval Academy and Navy Cornell Dual Meet

Special to The waghant reports a fencing bout between Cornet and the academy at Annapolis Academy in the afternoon. In the evening the gymnastics season opens with a dual meet between the Naval Academy and Cornell, promising a lively sports day.

Annapolis Waval Academy Cornet Academy Naval Academy Cornell

Automobiles and Enthusiasm Rise at Baltimore Show

Napoleon Hill traveled to Baltimore in a Pope Tribune roadster. Washington attendees included Gardner and Edgar Orme with a Charger Cherrol motor car. Charles E. Miller & Bro report sales of Ford landaulet and Indian motorcycles to several buyers. Gov Magoon’s Cuban roads cited as proof of improving transport. Pierce Arrow for Taft arrived in Washington while New York City now operates about 100 automobiles. The American Automobile Association sanctions board lists new officers and fees. Baltimore trip drew dealers seeking faster deliveries after earlier gloom.

Napoleon Hill Baltimore Pope ‘Tribune Esterday Gardner Edgar Orme Chalmer New York Jotal Lardig Washington

Washington and Lee Defeats VPI in Close State Game

Washington and Lee beat Virginia Polytechnic Institute 16 to 12 in a hard fought game. Oshatra Hannis and Boyd starred for W and L while Hurt led VPI. The win closes the season and keeps Washington and Lee in championship contention.

Lexington Washington Lee V.P. I Washington and Lée Washington and Lee V. P. Ita

Joe Thomas Struggles in Weight Cut Fight Review

Article reviews Joe Thomas California pugilists heavy weight loss in two months and Hugo Kelly rematches. It contrasts Jem Driscoll, Billy Madden praise, and compares Driscoll to Griffo and Attell, noting Driscoll’s footwork and ring craft. Baseball notes flag Giants and Highlanders spring training, with players and staff listed for Macon, Ga assignments.

Rule stops pitching subterfuge in league games

The new rule requires a pitcher to retire at least one batter before being removed, ending the practice of using multiple relievers to warm up a finisher. Umpires enforced the change after repeated complaints, and managers will face long odds sending a pitcher into a crucial moment without proper warm up.

Fat Chicago Camilton Fred Lake Cahllon Lake Oiten Balla Cepter Field Cantillon Beaton Tannehill Hat Boston Calnflon Johnson Tannehill Hughes Smith Cates Keeley Connelly Doe’ Gessler Beinig Jahmson

Pell and Grant Win Indoor Tennis Title in Three Sets

The Washington Post reports the national indoor lawn tennis doubles final at Sev enth regiment armory. G C Shafer and L H Fitch were defeated by Wylie C Grant and Theodore K R Pell in three straight sets to claim the title. Pell and Grant will face Shafer in the singles final tomorrow at 2 o clock.

Washington Post York Seventh Regiment Armory LW. B. Cragin, Jr Miles Harlock G. C. Shafer L. H. Fitch

Parker Bridget & Co Fall Fashion Show Ad Copy

Parker Bridget and Company at Ninth and the Avenue showcases spring clothes and hats with topcoats and fabrics praised for distinctive wearer individuality. The ad highlights hats driven by metropolitan styles, unique neckwear, shirts, hosiery, gloves, and Teck shoes for men and young men in full variety.

Parker-Bridget

Cornell Wins Narrowly in Rough Georgetown Contest

Cornell defeats Georgetown by one point in a hard fought game at Odd Fellows Hall. Crosby led Cornell with sharp dribbling and passing while Jim Colliflower fouled Avery to decide the final basket. Georgetown fought to the end as Rice and Avery starred for the Blue and Gray in a well contested clash.

Colliflower Avery Crosty Georgetown Cornell Odd Fellows Lake Cayuga Jim ‘Colliflower Iim Cornel Crosby Avery Thing Jim Callflower Georgetowrs Ting Rice Jim Colliffewer Cornsit Jim Colliflower Rive Ard Gray Virginia Odd Fellows Hall Crosby Rice

What’s left winter gar cheats reduced sale

Fragmented ad copy touts remaining winter garments with deep discounts on suits and overcoats. Prices range from 9.00 to 37.50, listing multiple price points such as 21.75 15.00 10.75 and 34.75 for various suits and overcoats.

Salta Saltey Sir Walford’s

Small and speedy gallops home in handicap feature

In Oakland, Smiley Corbett and Tony Fauat race the heavily played favorites as Pail makes good in the handicap. Somie Poor rides for White with Sam Bernard, Wisteria, Ozanne, Fors ford, and Prolif also in the mix. In the second race two-year-olds race six furlongs with Chester Krum and My Last among noted names. Multiple late results list Lady Irma, Green Seal, Animua, and others across seven races with varied outcomes and times.

Smiley Corbett Tony Fauat Oakland Bright Skies Somie For White Sam Bernard Wisteria Ozanne Forsford Prolif Chester Krum G. Powers G. Burns Arthur Rouse Mcree Myles ‘O’connell Evin Fir Setpronetta George Field le Petite Raleigh P. D Bride Levington Counsel Mateornus Lady Irma Guy Fisher J. Powers Star Thistle J. Howard al Jen Meo Bell of Brans Eizabeth Harwood George Guyton Sorrowtut John A. Force OW. Riley Algoren Eounth Twack W. Powers Gowan Bhihfna Goldstein Big Bow Toby Tosa Animua Vv. Powers Martble Medeo Rowin T. Fryar Dla Woolwinder Uncle Jim Billie Botemer Ing Howard Diaudonne Chippewa Vivante Hilgert Falerand Tavora Number One Humero Ben Sandalgo Welling Lane Frat Boomerang Tomine Charlotte Hamilton Notpeo Catabrel Lady Heater Self Reliant Karl Gleason ByYedrolde Claibornes Merise Prine Aled Oenadoud Sixier Citte St. -Abe Eneteclan Wribuna Don Hamilton Belle Slekin Merny Bella Wathale Aid ‘Gemei

Daily Racing Entries Show Busy Card Across Six Races

The listing details selling and handicap races at six furlongs to a mile and a half, with entries including Deutachanis Frand, Autire, General Haler, Gypsy King, Ed Davis, Kokomp, Vesta, Tom Shax, and many others. Notable events include the Cup preliminary, California Oaks, and Woodlawn stakes with numerous horses and odds listed.

St. Francia Autire General Haler Gypsy King Ed Davis Kokomp Vesta Txchequer Adena Marion Cases Denson Blagg Tom Shax Anna Mist Fireball Figent Fair Annie Rosevale Rubin Grands Colytio Carmiga Mauretinia Ocean Queen Hal Rogers Red Leaf Blanche G Severus Coppers Dosante Firestone Pallotia Cressina Logistilis Madman Palo ‘Alto

Booger Red Dominates Meeker Handicap at Oakland

In Oakland Booger Red the Texas bred pony campaigner defeated seven sprinters including Smiley Corbett to win the Meeker handicap. Bright Skieg led early in other races as Inflection failed in a juvenile. favorites suffered a rare rout with long odds and a tumultuous day for bettors.

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Ultimatum for Willis to sign with Pittsburgh club

Victor Willis returned his unsigned contract to the Pittsburg club and will not pitch for the offered money. President Dreyfuss warned Willis he must sign by March 8 or stay out of baseball all summer. Starr the Pittsburg infielders was traded to Boston amid rumors of a deal involving Dablen.

Washington Pittsburg Victor Wils Pittsboro Dreyfuss Willis Newark West Baden Tommy Leach

Alleys Ready for Tourney Opening in Pittsburg

Sixteen bowling alleys built for the American Bowling Congress tournament near Pittsburg are finished and ready as the event opens tomorrow. Mayor elect W A Magte will give the welcome, with August Herrmann and other congress officials arriving from Cincinnati to participate in the opening addresses.

Pittsburg American Bowling Congress August Herrmann Cincinnati Congress W. A. Magte Herrmann Fittsburg

Relief From Locomotor Ataxia Prompts Patient Testimony

In Covington Indiana Jacob Hirgel reports intense relief from locomotor ataxia using Dr Miles Anti Pain and Nerve and Liver Pills. He says they lessen pain with long use and claims no harm or habit formation after years of use. The ad notes many chronic sufferers find relief and would not return to doctors if relief fails.

Jem Driscoll Billy Madden Griff Driscoll Griffo Attell Miles Jacob. Hirgel Covington Ind

Extra Prize For Long Run At Bloomingdale Athletic Meet

Distance runners Fleming Gallagher Breyer Griffith Elphinstone headline a crowded field as Bloomingdale Club entries pour in for the second annual meet. Philadelphia prep school and Johns Hopkins University squads will travel south to Washington. Worley and Worley records, additional prizes and a banner raise expectations for a big cross country event amid inauguration events and Georgetown games.

Bloomingdale Brown Prep Seriool Philadelphia Johns Hopking University Washington J. J. Grutlagher Breyer Griffith Crane P. Fleming George Washington Greenly Cullx Bazor Stecker Y. M. Co. Aytare Bloomingdale Club Hammett White Hodges Woertendyke Hyatt Wader Walsh Business High Fegan Hil Davis Welcker Sto fAnigh Georgetown Jens Worley South Atlantic Weyrich Marlow Kemper Hay Henderson Michael N. T. Worley

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