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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
13
A dense sports column analyzes umpiring decisions and player conduct, assessing team strategies and potential improvements. It cites possible penalties, fan reactions, and upcoming matches while weighing evaluations of key players and coaching guidance.
Boston reports say James J Jeffries agreed to tour the East with Al Kaufman as a sparring partner to test his condition for a comeback. Billy Delaney’s letter to Waldron confirms the plan and the manager accepts to handle the heavyweights’ road venture. Chiswell Wins Diamond Alley tournament with 221 total.
The article notes Jim Jeffries weighs 200 pounds after light training in Los Angeles and may drop weight to prepare for a potential fight with Jack Johnson. It cites trainer Billy Delaney on shedding 35 pounds in six months and recalls statements by John L Sullivan and John T Brush on boxing plans, while touching on racing association meetings and league governance.
Special to The Washington Post Pasadena California Miss May Sutton expresses a desire to travel to England next summer to compete in the Wimbledon world tennis championship She would enjoy the trip but notes English players have not visited the United States and England is seen as old fashioned compared with America May would go if urged Miss Sutton is in good health and practices daily with her sister Florence They train on an old dirt court at the Sutton home May previously won the English championship in 1906 lost it in 1907 and regained it in 1908 Last summer she remained home and played in the coast tournament.
Nationals manager Cantillon begins trimming roster after Ollie Pickering sale as Keeley Cates Kahoe Witherup and several minors are eyed for trades or future options. Bill Rapp hopeful for fast company trial as Cincinnati loss prompts three catcher necessity and Rapp praised as top minor league catcher.
New York January 6 amateur circles saw six prominent athletes regain amateur status after the Amateur Athletic Union registration board lifted suspensions for alleged professionalism. The men, including J J Lee Boston, F G Bellare New York Athletic Club, Melvin W Sheppard, Charles J Bacon, George V Benyux, and H Porter Irish American Athletic Club, faced accusations over travel expenses beyond necessity but the charges were not sustained. Hearing held behind closed doors with present and absent members represented by classmates.
Sporting Editor notes the Uob Dolphin baseball team is forming well for the coming season. They have defeated several top clubs, drew 5000 fans for the Christmas day game with Vargas, and gained strong local support. More dates are planned and the team is expected to start with a clean slate.
Ole Pickering, Washington outfielder, is dissatisfied with a Minneapolis arrangement. He has filed an application with Bloomington as bench manager and plans to spend the winter in Danville, signaling ongoing dispute about his baseball post.
Gilbert Rose defeats eleven rivals by a clear margin in the juvenile event at Oakland on New Year’s Day, while Twilight Queen wins the closing affair over the Putunty course. Jacobite makes his first appearance on the webt but falters. Bellwether and other runners also race.
Winners include Belle Kinney Mentry and Gilbert Rose Notter with 4 to 1 odds. Bellwether Miller won to 5, Lord Rossington Taplin at 3 to 1, Twight Queen Lee 13 to 10. In Los Angeles Elizabeth Harwood Page beat Carrot Shilling, Dennis Stafford Archibald 9 to 5, Jack Atkin Powers 20, Edwin Fryer Powers 18 to 4. Savannah Metina Murphy 3 Sunfire Barna 1 to 3, Dolly Bullman Dunlap 13 to 5, Gountermand McArdle 7 to 1, Anna Smith Murphy 4 to 1.
A New Orleans plan aims to reopen racing at City Park via a half mile algiers track with poolrooms wiring bets to Memphis and other points. Ed Corrigan and J B Respess lead turf figures backing the syndicate, pledging funds from poolrooms and handbooks across states where betting is allowed. If successful, City Park may open. purses will be modest as organizers draw horses from Texas circuits.
Los Angeles January 6 Jack Atkins rode 132 pounds to a decisive win in the San Marino handicap at Santa Anita Park as the 7 to 30 favorite. He led to the stretch and finished three quarters of a length ahead of Waterbury with Fern L third. Other races featured winners and placegetters in multiple events at Santa Anita.
Elmer D Hems shale owner and Roanoke Klub treasurer says CW Boser of Hagerstown is set to become Virginia League president. He notes Roanoke, Danville, and Portsmouth back Boyer, with Petersburg already offering but not to be considered. Wells is out, Gregory deemed unlikely, and the Roanoke franchise remains unsold.
Georgetown's track and field plan, arranged by Manager Corcoran, targets a busy season with first appearance at Johns Hopkins meets in Baltimore. Ten men travel to Baltimore for the cup event, plus a one mile relay in collegiate relays. March events include Fordham in New York and Marquette in Milwaukee, with Virginia Intercollegiate at Easter week.
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