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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
14
A fragmentary sports column voices sharp debate over a top rother, a few figures named among critics including Washington and Leig, with speculation on a large prize and the impact on champions. crowding around references to players, teams, and possible outcomes.
In a split day of action Becker edged rivals to claim the trophy at the regional golf event. Finalists included Flanilton and Witham, while others from Philadelphia Country Club and Atlantic City competed for top honors and a fleet division title. The match featured lopsided runs and decisive putts as Princeton, Hamiton, and Fox Hills athletes vied for podium spots.
Former superintendent and judge Christy of the old Fair Grounds race circuit died at his Richmond suburb home. The obituary notes he was 9 years old, a detail likely corrupted in transmission, with authorities listing the incident as a fatality at his residence.
Billy Papke, former middleweight champion, signs to box Jim Flynn, Pueblo fireman, in Los Angeles on March 17 at the Jeffnea Athlete Club with catch weights. Papke aims for a heavy weight, will act as his own manager, and plans a long rest period after recent intense training.
A draft bill forwarded by Senator Gallinger seeks to prohibit prize fighting and sparring on vessels or wharves linked to the District of Columbia. It empowers commissioners to terminate leases and remove wharf facilities used for boxing or related events on navigable waters of the Potomac.
Special to Mie Washington Fest Roanoke. Jon Shaughnessy of Reading club Tristate League has been secured as manager for the Roanoke club this season. A Notre Dame graduate, he has coached football teams and played in multiple leagues including the Washington Union, Philadelphia American, Reading, Montpelier, and the Pacific Coast League with San Francisco. He will relocate to Roanoke to practice law.
Annapolis schedule lists May 1 for the Naval Academy field and track team with dual meets to be held at Annapolis against Johns Hopkins on May 8 Columbia May 15 and University of Pennsylvania May 2 Pimceton. The ambitious plan marks the academy's strongest athletic push in years as it readies a winter to spring campaign. A separate New Orleans report notes despite the Locke antiracing law the Suburban track near Jefferson Parish will resume operations this Saturday after a period of wet weather activity.
Orlinda Cal Jan 12 1909 Sporting Editor Poxt reports that Walter Johnson refused the club contract as not reflecting his value. Cantillon plans efforts to secure him, while Johnson’s holdout weakens the Nationals and stirs league tensions amid pay disputes and looming negotiations in Chicago.
Guibert Rose the local two year old champion again paraded at Oakland with Joe Notter aboard instead of Scoville. The unbeaten juvenile easily defeated strong opposition in a fourth straight victory since New Year day, as four favorites won on the day and Jacobite extended his form by disposing of Madman and rivals.
Race details show Eahson’s failure to repeat with Lemaceo after Dainty Belle and Katie Powers leading to a close finish. Madman and Purst 4CL-Sin Erbet secure notable placements amid Hastings handicap chatter. Several horses, including Serenade Eta and St Avon, feature in a multi-race card with a Futurity run and Captains mentioned among officials and team members.
Har H Thilow of Buffalo New York was elected captain of the Virginia track team for the coming season to replace Rector Tourlen. Thilow, a senior law student from Bonn University, previously ran for Providence Institution and the Irish American Athletic Club of New York. He helped set the Southern championship relay pace and ran the last mile last season.
Rain soaked track at Santa Anita produced mud heavy racing as favorites won in several races. Horses Golly Ding and La Gloria posted wins with strong payouts, while Port Madonna and Donald MacDonald also placed, amid a busy card with multiple races and a slew of third-place finishers.
Multiple horse races list winners and betting odds for Oakland Los Angeles Savannah and Bluond Raul as 2Btn, with names like Sunfire Masks and Faces and Siskin among the contenders. Several races note third time finishes and out times with various odds and placements.
Entries include Jakland Frieveosbellag and Duke of Orleans at 108 and 104, Honest 107, Ne Kinney 106, Seven full St Laure, Red Leaf 10, Pullen 10, and many more. Races span sprints to long hurdles with names like Allan Lee, Maid of Gotham, Tom McGrath, and Lord Stantapy among contenders.
Sam Berger announces the first marathon in San Francisco to be run Sunday afternoon February 4. The event distances marked as 26 miles 385 yards, with Berger laying out plans and blanks for the race rules and route.
New York reports that London’s National Sporting Club signed Jack Johnson to fight Sam Langford on May 10 for a purse of £20,000, with Bettinson signaling the match. Jeffries plans intensive road work, and Bert Williams backs Johnson with $5,000. Graney named referee for Attell vs Weeks with Goldfield bout.
Ralph Baker formerly of Swarthmore College and noted track star began training for the University of Pennsylvania under coach Murphy. Now in his second year at Penn Law, Baker recovered from appendicitis and has shown enough progress to aim for or surpass his past performances in intercollegiate half mile races.
Philadelphia born Harry S Wolverton, manager of the Newark club in the Eastern League, announced from Milledgeville that he has chosen that place for spring training. Wolverton, whose home is in Philadelphia, left last week for the south to review sites while assembling his Eastern League squad for the coming season.
Famous fighter Wilson Britt cancels European trip to meet title holder Stanley Ketchel in Philadelphia. Britt, Ketchel, and matchmaker Jack McGuigan coordinate at the National Athletic Club with Jack O Brien, delaying European travel as Ketchel plans a first East tour and a high profile bout setup.
In the Business school gym yesterday the Western High School five led 14 to 5 when the game was halted near half due to quietness rules during evening sessions. The match was evenly played until the stoppage and both teams may meet again soon. Western lineup included David, Weld, Mallon, Ek, Grego. Business lineup featured Dockey, Helmut, Robeson, Farquhar, Beicher, Gregory, Scott, Stentz, Mallon, Decker. Referee Dr Hudson.
Corcoran Cadets win 45 to 9 over the Engineers Arc in the Guard gym. Frogs Whammond leads with 17 points, Collingsworth adds 7, and Bouts 7 as the Cadets pull away after a slow start.
Boston brief notes a strong chance Harvard and Princeton may meet on the gridiron next year for the first time since 1896. It outlines potential schedule changes, including dropping Carlisle if needed, while favoring Brown and Dartmouth to remain on Harvard’s slate.
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