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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1909
Page
11
The text appears as garbled OCR with scattered names and phrases about sports figures, races, and events. It mentions Lag and Catt among others, plus references to voters and Washington, though details are unclear. The piece resembles a fragmented sports column with stray names and unclear timings.
Several Pathol athletes have left Lepit 1 after season ending surgeries. One sprinter Karl Kilgatrich is out due to knee injuries and will miss the track season. Patrick Ruipatrick faces ongoing knee issues, limiting football participation this spring.
The Boston club reportedly plans to sell Cy Young as management aims to rebuild with younger talent. Criger’s sale and Criger’s recent influence stir debate, with fans paying for a Young tribute game as part of a broader shakeup in Boston baseball.
Virginia sprinter James A Rector declares he has retired from track and will not compete for the Virginian team this season. He rebuts a Memphis broadcast that he received a presidential request to race against South African rival Walker, confirming his perfect health and resignation as team captain.
Philadelphia January 10 A group of varsity rowers begin indoor training in the gymnasium as preparations for the river practice in March. Six returning rowers Dean Rogers Ballard Crooks Braddock and Hendrie anchor the nucleus with several freshmen material led by Theseman Bennett Fox Smyth Thompson and Stites. Coach Ward to develop a winning Red and Blue crew while a new boathouse is being built. Ithaca New York January 10 Cornell University announces an intercollege boathouse on Cayuga Inlet near the varsity crew boathouse to serve crews from all colleges. Shells gigs and barges will be stored training rooms and equipment installed for the intercollege regatta.
Numerous candidates reported for Virginia practice as Ashby and last year’s regulars train toward midseason form. The squad aims to rebound from last year’s losses, with several expected games arranged against William and Mary, Georgetown, Annapolis, and Washington teams. Plans include matches with Randoph-Macon and William and Mary in Richmond, plus a six-round bout between Hart and Ross and a target to meet Jack Johnson within a year.
Speculation grows over the Shrubb versus Longboat marathon clash at Madison Square Garden on January 26, with Shrubb praised for his endurance and speed and Longboat challenged to pace the Indian over 26 miles. Attell refuses New York offers, while betting and rumors swirl about training, form, and potential upsets as experts weigh the likely outcome.
Listed entries cover six furlong sales and mile events with horses such as Jom Mallady Otogs Banthel Incentne Grevhen Footloose and Lady Hensselaer in multiple selling heats. Other races feature Amelia Sin, Metlakatla, My Bouquet, Descomne, and several stakes-like fields with numerous breeders, owners, and riders named.
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