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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
40
The article surveys shifts in major teams and players, noting Stallings New Yorks influence and a central shakeup. It highlights Poets under ban and Detriot penalties, with focus on Byrne and Meade, and mentions Weston’s midseason movements and Grillo’s potential return.
Jerome D Travers, holder of the national amateur championship for two years running, will travel abroad in April to compete in the British championship at Muirfield. The event runs the week of May 4. Travers will miss the New Jersey title defense and the metropolitan championship due to his absence.
Outfielder Matty McIntyre of the Detroit Americans is hospitalized at St Vincent's in West New Brighton Staten Island with appendicitis. His condition is reported as serious.
The page lists numerous horses and entries across multiple races including three furlongs, six furlongs, and nine furlongs. It names horses such as Bernarde Me Neugent Gazzalo Ranzidge and many more with various weights and selling sections, indicating a crowded card with bets and weights.
Atz believes Chicago White Sox infielder Jones will return for next season after an interview, noting Jones acted eager to lead and remain with the team. The Washington boy may not sign immediately but expects to be in charge as season opens, with players hoping for a near championship.
A Pacific coast bound protester, Captain R Rice, once barred by the Western Jockey Club for racing at unrecognized tracks, declares firm opposition to racing reforms and threatens to oppose any measure next Monday when state legislators convene. He cites Bush, Celle, Stuart, and Condon as leaders at the tracks and notes his aim to influence the push to modify betting laws. He helped draft the current hostile statute after being outlawed.
Local players Freeman Johnson Tannebill Keeley and Blankenstap face fines of 50 each while Jim Sebring is again declared eligible to play in organized baseball Minor league upheaval continues with unsettled status The honor roll lists various individuals and companies including H G Arg Land Bureau Motytka Thompson Fredericks Lonadaie Duckpins Chiswell Hurley Hurley Go and P B Co along with several numbers and affiliations.
Special to The Washington Post reports Brosnan posting the top score in a bowling night while Jeffries debates not surrendering his boxing title to Marvin Hart. The piece also covers Washington basketball affiliates facing commissions, reinstatements, suspensions, and league rulings amid a packed sports docket.
New York reports Jim Jeffries, despite vows never to fight again, weighing matches with Jack Johnson and other big names. Promoter proposals target a Johnson bout or Burns winner in Los Angeles, with potential world tour profits up to 200000. Jeffries hints a comeback could be world-spanning if pursued.
Former practice of concealing schedules ends as New York Americans plan opening game on April 14 at a new ballpark in Philadelphia. Sox teams cross paths in Washington Cleveland and Chicago venues with multiple other openers listed for Detroit St Louis and Cincinnati. The Nationals and Pirates also feature in early slate with possible New York opener against Boston a week later.
Minneapolis reports M W Savage owner of Dan Patch buys Minor Heir 1591-3 from PC Isaacs of Johnstown for 4500 dollars. Minor Heir to arrive soon and train at Savage stock farm with Dan Patch under Harry Hersey. Savage aims to corner champion harness horses and may buy more noted trotters and pacers.
George Washington University officials resolved the 1908 interclass relay controversy by awarding medals to the engineer relay team Gunning Mansille Falconer and Hough after protest from medical pharmacy and law classes. The athletic council had initially disqualified the engineers when Gunning was deemed ineligible, leading to a months-long dispute.
In Oakland on January 4 the Imperial Celestials defeated the Fuji team 16 to 0 in a historic first ever Japanese Chinese football match. Both squads demonstrated strong play and familiarity with the game as signals were described in English.
Contest closed February 14 4208 with a tie plan. In case no unique winner is found, a similar prize will be awarded to each tying contestant. FIN out and send by mail or messenger to Sowiling Contest Editor The Washington Post Washington.
In Coppertown Juvenile event Creation wins the third race as the famed rider’s horse falters missing the top prize. The champion pulls up with both heels bleeding, underscoring a dramatic finish and a setback for the celebrity jockey.
Joe Notler dominates the Oakland program, taking five of six races as Coppertown County Clerk and Capt Kennedy post notable odds. In Savannah, The Ram sweeps to a strong start with Anna Smith and Sunfire close behind, while coppertown’s win marks Kenilworth’s first turf success amid muddy conditions and heavy rainfall transforming the track.
A routine Thunderbolt meet turned tragic when Greenow broke her neck on the first turn after a fall involving Jecer y Lee. Greenow, owned by Dr. T. E. of Washington, had been bought earlier that day. Multiple races followed with heavy betting but no further injuries reported.
Jack O'Brien faced three heavyweights in a West End Athletic Club bout. He outpointed Reed Cooley and Cooper, without scoring a knockout, delivering sharper aggression in early rounds though Cooley matched pace and Cooper landed solid blows before lasting to decision.
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