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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
22
The piece discusses ball players and contract terms, noting clubs rarely offer fair deals and players sometimes threaten or initiate holdouts. It cites figures like Chivers and Tewe yer and questions whether teams will adjust pay to avoid strikes or lengthy disputes.
The Monumental City team shows improvement in its matchup with Fitzgerald, as Murphy and Weis perform despite missed opportunities. Williams falters late while Ferris and Perris are praised for pace, though debates over trades and scouting persist among fans and analysts.
Philadelphia boxman Jack O'Brien announced a Europe tour beginning in England next month. He has a $10,000 guaranteed end for a four-man bout lineup with Palmer Roche and Walker, aims to travel England France and Australia, and will seek matches before returning to America. This will be his fourth trip to England following earlier title wins.
Special to The Washington Post from Hallimore Ma January reports that Washington defeated Baltimore 8% to ? in the second block of an intercity billiards event. Morrison of Baltimore won a popular match 11 to 85 over a Washington player. Andress of Maryland narrowly lost to Stevens by 1 point. Cray beat Lang 100 to 67 while Heeke of Washington defeated Ginhard 10 to 0. Frank Sherman staged a trick pool exhibition. Referees were W Baker and Blumenfeld.
Pinehurst reports the sixtieth annual midwinter pit tournament with Allen Lard defeated. Four players, R. M. Hamilton of Wyogyl, L. A. Hamilton of Englewood AG, J. Spaulding of Wrubunakee, and C. L. Beeker of Wood Laad, advance to the finals to determine the first prize. Consolation sees J. J. Hazen, J. P. Gardner, F. U Tenninga, and Jason Rogers in the field as morning and afternoon rounds fill two long 18 hole courses. The day’s President's Cup first rounds include Hamilton and Knapp, Hazen, Gardner, and others, followed by second rounds and consolation action.
Otis Clymer sails to Galveston for training while Clyde Milan Jerry Freeman and others reject signed contracts as too low. Cantillon holds firm on figures, Unglaub Tannehill and others await replies, with increases reportedly given to McBride and Street.
The Penn football committee meeting in Philadelphia discussed the next coach for 1909, denied a Dartmouth claim as a myth, and decided to drop Bucknell for next season due to lingering hard feeling between the two schools. They set a later date for the Penn Indian game and awarded 1912 class insignia to several varsity freshmen.
Tommy Quill of Brockton narrowly defeated Young Loughrey of Philadelphia in a twelve round contest in Boston. The bout ran at a rapid pace with a frenzy crowd. Quill led early, Loughrey pressed hard from round eight through eleven, making the final round even.
John J. Evers, second baseman of the Chicago National League team, married Helen Witzgibbone at St Joseph's parsonage in Troy. After the ceremony, the couple departed on an extended wedding trip and will reside in Troy.
Terry Mc Graw fouled Soldier Burns in the eleventh round of a match at Nepparell Athletic Club after a close first ten rounds. Burns delivered severe punishment to Mc Graw’s face and wind, and the bout ended amid controversy as Burns led the fight before the foul. Mc Graw showed grit but appeared unable to continue final rounds.
Georgetown defeated Carroll Institute 60 to 28 as Nick Kelcher scored seven goals. The Blue and Gray, slow in the first half, surged in the second with precise passing and strong team play, signaling readiness for the big game Saturday.
Harvard and Princeton are discussing a football meeting for next year with details on time and place being negotiated. The plan, if agreed, would be submitted to the faculties and alumni, potentially affecting Harvard’s current schedule and roster choices.
Every suit and overcoat in reduction at Parker-Bridget Outfitters Penn. Ave. and Ninth St. Garments range from $50 to $12 with sale prices from $37.50 to $9.00. High grade men’s clothing marketed as head to foot, with notable January and July discounts.
The Grand Circuit stewards met at the Hoffman House and announced next summer’s calendar. Elkwood Park Long Branch will replace Rendville as a new meeting site and a New England track will be sold to pay a $70,000 indebt ness. W W Collier of Detroit was elected president succeeding John M Johnson with Harry G Sheppard of Columbus named secretary.
Special to The Washington Post reports ten entrants in the women’s motoring club two day run to Philadelphia completed tonight. The event ended at the Fifth Avenue and Fifty Ninth Street entrance to Central Park. No winner announced yet and it was unofficially learned the committee would retire to deliberate before reporting any decision.
Smiley Corbett claims victory in a crowded Oakland track meet as Paladini dominates the fifth race, delivering a strong betting upset. The event highlights a lively program with sharp competition and improving performances across multiple races.
In a muddy Oakland meet, Smiley Corbett won the Bowley handicap amid short-stretch battling Booger Red. Paladini then captured the fifth race as Orchan edged to third. crowd size was high for a weekday, and betting ran lively with many bettors hitting on the long shots.
At Santa Anita Park heavy footing favors Bucket Brigade but multiple races produce upsets and safety notes. In the second race Charles J. Harvey and German Silver fall, yet escape serious injury as Yorke and Martin ride unharmed. Race results include Haiket winning the first listed event in a 1 33 1/5 time, with Seymour Beutler second and C. W. Burt third. several other entries and times are noted for the program.
A scrambled OCR-like list features numerous names and terms such as Ariel Navgood Funnyside Serenade Dargin Glinert Rane Tinter Kanara Moaman Incohite May Amelix and others. The passage reads as a stream of proper nouns, brands and titles with no clear narrative or dates.
Georgetown track gains a major boost as Dotty Boernstien, famed high school standout, decides to report for duty soon. Enrolled in dental school, he begins coaching at Business High, joining the Blue and Gray with plans to restore his sprinting prowess.
From New York January 12 present indications racing at all Jockey Club tracks seems assured this year with racing at least four days weekly Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday. If the sport can be conducted without a loss another day Monday might be added. Courts are ruling on antibetting law issues boosting turf confidence as oral wagers and bookmakers remain under scrutiny.
Detailed race card shows six or more races with selling and Futurity entries. Horses named include Confessor Sir Silver Walford and Edward Ur, plus Dargin Charles Green Bodscum and St Avon. Odds and weights appear beside each entrant, with multiple races listing 6 furlong and 1 mile plus distances.
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