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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

22

Minor Leagues Terms Shaped as Washington Sells Pickering

The Nationals released Olle Pickering and sold him to Minneapolis. Cincinnati buys catcher Frank Roth from Milwaukee, ending any chance he joins Washington. Cantillon plans to keep Street Blankenship and Bill Rapp as Washington’s catching staff. Pickering, popular with fans, was shifted as young players rise. Roth’s arrival alters Rapp’s role and signals deeper changes in the roster.

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Catcher Roth Seen as Prime Prize in Major League Trade

Sporting chat centers on Frank Roth, a catcher once lauded as an ace, as Milwaukee and Cincinnati contemplate a blockbuster. Roth’s hitting and defensive value are weighed against his wage demands and the risk of a return to minor leagues, with team owners wary of parting with his salary.

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M Graw Signs Capron In Promising Move

A confused report notes M Graw signing Capron amid mentions of college ties and football links. It references Versus Vock fans and Notre Dame connections, with scattered names like Jack Murray and Tenney amid unclear game context and team shifts.

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Nick Young Injured In Stair Fall At Home

Nick Young, longtime public figure and former Noten' Tea leader, was confined to his room after a fall in the basement of his home. He stumbled head first down the stairs, injuring his feet and arm and spraining ligaments. Doctors say recovery will take several days.

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Mike Clancy Dies Once-Ragged Rider Who Found Turf Fame

Mike Clancy died Monday leaving a life story of grit and generosity. He rose from street hard times to own racehorses and a string of winnings, befriending figures like Father Daly and Paxton, with Maximo Gomez and Tommy Waddell among his noted mounts. His larger-than-life presence and loyalty to his horses and friends marked a vivid era at the Graves End tracks.

William F McLoughlin New York Mike Clancy Graves End Hangley Mike Bul Daly RM Daly Tom Sharkes Corse Paxton Harry Lauder Bui Daly Maximo Gomez Tommy Waddell Lambert Ballywoo Tommy Janey Alecis Win Micke Irte Jann Morris Louisiana Totter King Morris Park Clancy Diarney Billy Lakeland Lakeland Gee Gomez

Ralph Rose to be lawyer in California bar exam

Champion shot putter Ralph Rose arrived in Sacramento to appear before the appellate court for admission to the California bar. He has studied law since London Olympics with his father, an attorney and mayor of Healdsburg. He says he will continue athletics and hopes to improve shot put marks, planning a Europe trip for meets.

Washington Post Sacramento Jane Ralph Rose Bar of California London Healdsburg Europe

Jeffries Doubts Himself In Rumor Of Comeback

Los Angeles reports say former heavyweight champion James J Jeffries is considering a return to boxing against either Johnson or a similar major opponent within the coming year. Jeffries denies the rumor, but insiders claim he has plotted the comeback and even attempted a three week training stint at the Los Angeles Athletic Club last year.

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Jeffries in Exhibitions Point to Ring Return Likely

Special to The Washington Post reports Jeffries may fight again soon after severing ties with his Los Angeles boxing club. Promoters and friends urge a match with Jack Johnson, with Jeffries eyeing a U S exhibition tour and a possible February 22 London bout against Johnson before touring the United States.

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Jeffries Club for Sale in Los Angeles Rumors

Persistent chatter that the Jeffries Akbietia Club in Los Angeles facing closure spurred a formal note that bids for the plant and goodwill have been received. Five bids were lodged including one from James Coffreth, San Francisco fight promoter, with strong likelihood of acceptance.

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Baseball League Talks Clear Up Territorial Rights

Cincinnati January meeting on national and minor leagues ends with agreement to raise Pacific Coast to Class AA and allow drafting from AA leagues while preserving National Association membership. Framed deals include Roth from Milwaukee, Dan McGann to Milwaukee, Blankenship fined, and other cash transactions as officials prepare to reconvene.

Cincinnati National Baseball Commission National Commission Edatern League American Association Eastern League Beste League Pacific Coast League Altough National Association Gauss A Sx Hems Tomotow Charles Ebbets Brochlyr James Selling Harrisburg Cb Hech Clark Grifith Frank Roth Miwaukee Club Hal Chases Na Idignat Commission Here California Natlonal Cincinnati Club Milwaukee Dan McGann Boston McGann Roth Cliff

Outsiders Farewell Smiley Corbett Proves Best

Smiley Corbett wins as outsiders claim victory while jockey But ler is suspended a week for rough riding and starter Holtman faces blame for poor judgment in multiple starts at the meet.

Butler Holtman

Race Recap Notes Mixed Entries and Finishes

In the sixth race over six furlongs, Beckham Belmence Col White and Graphite led early but faded. Billy Myer rode Kengh to win with odds around 20 to 1, Gene Rossel placed second, Exchequer ran third. Emma G Warden and Yell Baleed also featured amid a crowded field at Cuernavaca track.

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Angelus Wins Handicap at Santa Anita Park

Angelus, the favorite, captures the Dos Robles handicap at one mile on the Santa Anita Park card. In a tight stretch duel, Angelus prevails by a head over Maga zine while Green Seal and other runners offer brief challenges. multiple races follow with strong showings by Sir Alves, Waterbury, Cine mile Don Hobba Handicap, and several other notable horses and horses’ names listed in the results.

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Unclear list of names and places from historical text

Fragmentary OCR reads many proper names and terms including Oakland Los Angeles Dade San Vita John Carroll Harwood Kinney Duke of Orleans and various nicknames and objects, with no clear event or narrative to summarize.

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Oakland Racing Daily Winners and Results

Oakland race card highlights winners Patricia R and Estella C with odds listed. Smiley Corbett defeated Booger Red in the Chase handicap as Butler faces penalties. Bill Eaton scores in the final race. Jockey J. Butler warned for post position issues and stewards penalize him. racing notes note weather and field conditions.

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First Series of Four for Loving Cap Individual Play Is Below the Standard

Washington billardists suffered a bra tant loss to Baltimore at the Royal last night 49 to 27 in the first match of a four game series for the Brunswick Babe-Callender silver cup. The Monumental City squad struggled all evening with high runs of 15 by Hill and Gray while Baltimore dominated. next contest set for Tuesday night in Baltimore.

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White and Johnson trade talk shocks Chicago sports circles

Chicago magnate Charley Comiskey rejects trading Doc White to Washington for Walter Johnson, calling him the sole pitcher worth such a deal and praising White as a fine, gentlemanly star. He opposes burning any bridge with the Southpaw while noting league classifications and reforms. Walker sets amateur 130 yard record in Johannesburg, clocking 12.5 seconds.

Washington Post Chicago Jane Charley Comiskey Doc White Washington Burns Doc Kidder White Lajoie Walter Johnson American Association Walker Johannesburg R E Walker

Saracinesca and Duke of Orleans in open selling Sprint

Today’s racing entries list multiple selling races across distances from three furlongs to a mile. Entries include Saracinesca Mendon and Duke of Orleans at 119 each, Lady Carol Bells Kinney and Woolma at 114, Taos and Dargin at 107, and Trensmute Mella atin Marion Rose with La Rose at 105 in the first race. Additional divisions feature Gladstone names and odds across several Futurity and selling races, with notable entrants such as Gambrinus Pal, Beechwood, Nareington, High Gan, Sirwynnewnod anc Waming, and Sainrida 109 in the third race, and a San Marino handicap five and a half furlongs with Jack Alkin, Gemmel, CW Burt, and Fern.

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