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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
34
The longtime sprinter James YooRetor announces retirement from track. In a recent meet in Springs Arkansas he finished second in the yard dash behind Walker, the South African athlete, capping a notable career.
James J Corbett, aged 42, declares he will resume boxing in six months if Australian promoters offer a purse and allow proper training time. He says he is in superior shape to Jeffries and other young fighters and would challenge Johnson for the heavyweight title. Corbett plans light training at the Denver Athletic Club and weighs about 186 pounds.
A fragmented account recalls a 1904 St Toms Cardinals star and later 1967 links to Juin McGran of the Guinus, with Shay in focus and hopes for a season return. It mentions Chance, Danny, and a championship outlook, plus horse racing references and local athletic notes, ending with a Pontrain ad and a medical claim.
Contracts for 1909 will be mailed to Washington Nationals players by manager Cantillon this week after Noyes and the club leadership approved figures in New York. Street, McBride, Freeman Barns and others will receive raises. Burns faces no concessions.
The national baseball commission opens its annual meeting to decide on reinstatements for players including Hal Chase Doc Reuving James Kebring and Joseph Ward. Topics include the status of the Eastern league and American Association and possible revisions to schedules and trades.
Flight won with Emily Almanac in second and Rumble third in the first race. Five furlongs saw Fresh first Precedent second Maltal third. One mile and a furlong crowned Lady Ethel winner with Malediction second Goncks third. Five and a half furlongs produced Sally Preston first L Amour second Tray of Spades third. Bix furlongs saw Jack Meileon first Bill Carter second. Clolateress won Bix furlongs with Dew of Dawn second Boniie third. Hawits won the Tirst race five and a well furlongs.
The Chicago Cubs sign Danny Shay to replace Frank Chance as second baseman. The move follows reports that Chance might quit the Cubs and take a vacation, with Johnny Evers considered as a possible successor. The appointee Shay was previously with the Giants and is described as a capable understudy to the famed Trojah.
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