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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
20
Rector Retires From Track Hn Springs Ark Jane That he has seemingly retired from the cider path waste de Jaration last night of James YooRetor who is a member of the mercan team finished second in the yard dash at the last Olympiad to Walker the South African athlete.
James J Corbett announced he would enter the prize ring again if given six months to train and believes he is in better physical condition than Jeffries and other rivals. He plans active training at the Denver Athletic Club and weighs about 186 pounds. He contrasts his readiness with Johnson’s, while noting Australian promoters might offer a purse to stage a bout. The story also covers related rumors about Burns Johnson match dealings, manager Fitzpatrick, and other boxing industry chatter.
The report recalls a California lad linked to the St Toms Cardinals in 1904 and a later, uneven association with Juin McGran of the Guinus in 1967. It mentions Shay’s signing and hopes for a comeback, plus Danny on a championship squad. Raceday details list horses, breeders, trainers, and multiple race outcomes, including the York Spartans vs Howard.
Contracts for the 1909 season will be sent to Washington Nationals members by Manager Cantillon. Bill Burns, street, McBride, Freeman Barns, and others will receive increases. Gray and Groom are set with already agreed salaries. Street to get the largest raise as a top catcher, with talks and tensions over con crete figures and summer plans.
Multiple figures in baseball circles prepare for the national commission meeting to consider reinstatement requests for Hal Chase and others, disputes over Eastern league and American Association classifications, potential reopen of Chicago ticket scalping charges, and scheduling of National League prospects trades. Prominent officials from the National League American League Eastern League and various clubs will attend in Cincinnati.
Five races report with winners Emily Almanac Fresh Lady Ethel Sally Preston Jack Meileon Clolateress and others. Notable times include 1121-5 for the first race and 111 for the fourth. six races listed with varying placements and horses such as Precedent Maltal Goncks and Tray of Spades.
Los Angeles reports Frank Chance may quit the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs sign Danny Shay as new second baseman to understudy the famed Trojah. The move follows Shance’s prior link with the Giants and signals a major shift in the Cubs infield plans.
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