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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
22
The piece surveys shifting lineups and management opinions amid a chaotic basketball season. It highlights coach Stallings, New York prospects, and rivals like Detroit, with mentions of Poets under sanction and forthcoming American team trials.
Jerome D Travers, national amateur golf champion for the past two years, will go abroad in April to compete for the British title at Muirfield. The event runs the week of May 4. His absence means he cannot defend his New Jersey title or enter the metropolitan championship.
New York reports Detroit outfielder Matty McIntyre, American League champions, is in St Vincent's Hospital West New Brighton Staten Island with appendicitis. His condition is described as serious.
Today's racing entries list numerous horses across multiple divisions. Names like Venetian, Alarmey, Redood, and Lady Ipple appear among numerous six and one half furlong and three furlong races with selling and claiming keywords, plus entrants such as Colonel White and Desirous in maiden and allowance events. The chaotic OCR preserves many proper nouns, places, and handicap terms across many races, with several entries featuring unknown spellings and fragmented horse names.
Atz, a Washington boy who first fueled the 100% of utility infielder on the Chicago team last season, says he does not share the belief that Fielder Jones will quit baseball. He cites an interview with Jones after season end, stating Jones will likely return and be ready to lead the White Sox next season.
Capt R Rice, veteran owner and politician barred by the Western Jockey Club for racing at unrecognized tracks, travels from the Pacific coast to join Arkansas legislators in a bid to modify betting restrictions on horse racing. Rice says he opposes racing anywhere with leaders like Bush and Celle, and may oppose the racing law if not swayed. The piece also references a Loung's Magazine excerpt with a fictional exchange between Maud and Jack.
Freeman and four teammates face a 50 dollar fine while staying in good standing. Minor league turmoil lingers as Jim Sebring is once more ruled eligible to play organized baseball. The honor roll lists workers and firms including H G Arg Land Bureau Motytka Uniona Thompson Shop Fredericks Belmon ts and Hurley Go with scores and amounts.
Reporting from Washington and Cincinnati, the national baseball commission moved through hearings on player reinstatements and suspensions. Jack Brosnan led in bowling scores, with Hart and Johnson among prominent figures noted for fines and looming decisions on league classifications and purchases. The article also covers Ban Johnson’s telegram, Hal Chase reinstatement, and the commission’s shift to December 1 for player purchases.
New York Jan 4 Jim Jeffries, still declared heavyweight champion by some, is considering a comeback amid numerous offers to meet Jack Johnson. Promoters push for a bout. Jeffries hints a world tour if he fights again, possibly earning up to 200000 in profits. The scene includes sports magnates and league officials as Jeffries weighs future steps.
Major league schedules shift from secrecy as teams reveal opening games set for April 14 at a new ballpark in Philadelphia. New York Americans face Boston Red Sox in Washington while Chicago White Sox visit Cleveland and Detroit goes to St Louis. New York Nationals host Pittsburgh and Brooklyn visits Potomac Philadelphia Nationals in Boston.
Minneapolis owner M W Savage, owner of Dan Patch, announced the purchase of Minor Heir from PC Isaacs of Johnstown for 4500 dollars. Minor Heir will be trained with Dan Patch at Savage stock farm by Harry Hersey, who has looked after Dan Patch since his championship.
The George Washington University athletic council resolved a long running dispute over the interclass relay. Engineers Gunning Mansille Falconer and Hough finally received medals after the council ruled the engineer team which had won the race was eligible despite Gunning’s supposed ineligibility. The decision reversed an earlier disqualification that would have given first place to the medical class.
In Oakland on January 4, the Imperial Celestial eleven defeated Fuji 16 to 0 in the first historic game between Japanese and Chinese teams. Both squads showed strong signals, with the contest marked by lively play and close acquaintance with football basics.
Contest closed February 14 4208 with tie rule awarding a similar prize to each tying contestant. FIN out and send by mail or messenger to Sowiling Contest Editor The Washington Post Washington.
In Front-Coppertown, Juvenile Event-Creation wins its third race as star rider fails to secure victory with his famed horse. The horse pulls up with both heels bleeding, ending the bid prematurely and prompting a cautious cleanup.
San Francisco January 4 Joe Notler dominates the Oakland program winning five of six races as muddy track conditions hinder the field. Coppertown and County Clerk claim close finishes with notable performances by Captain Kennedy and Warner Griswolt. heavy rainfall over three days left carnage for bettors and stewards lifted several bets.
Uneventful Thunderbolt day turns tragic when Greenow breaks neck on first turn in the race, owner Dr. Tjeeo of Washington B. Sunfire and other horses prominent in the card as riders collide and injuries occur, with jockey Lee sustaining a broken collarbone.
Jack O'Brien faced Jack Reed Fred Cooley and Jack Cooper in a strong three way bout at the West End Athletic Club. O'Brien outpointed the trio though no knockout occurred with Reed from Detroit Cooley from Ohio and Cooper replacing Peter Maher delivering stout opposition.
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