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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
40
Baseball headlines from Cleveland report the opening NL and AL schedules with April dates. Umpire staffing rules shift in both leagues while McAleer is summoned from St Louis to resolve contract disputes amid a tense bargaining period.
Tom Longboat the Indian Marathoner will run 15 miles against rea Jay at Convention Hall on January 3 in Washington. Capt Dawarde and the national guard will supervise track setup with top local athletes, in a high profile event already stirring public interest. After the race Longboat will train for a forthcoming clash with Alfred Shrubb and prepare for the major run at the hall.
Harry H Gessler of Indiana Pennsylvania former Columbus star and hard hitting right fielder was appointed captain of the Boston Americans by Manager Lake for the 1908 season The decision followed consultations with President Taylor and Lake after last season The choice reflects Gessler s intelligence aggression and leadership qualities expected to guide the team this year
Sporting comment surveys boxing and athletes, noting a potential clash between top figures, and discusses infighting and gloves rule changes in Australia. It reflects on fighters like Rose, Moriarity, Mortarus, and others, and contemplates how new restrictions may alter combat sports dynamics.
Teight Joe Turner and Ed Adamson, Lynchburg wrestlers, meet at the National Guard gymnasium for a return match. Adamson won the first bout but the result was unofficial. Ticket sales expect large crowds and favorable comment from local sports fans.
Georgetown's track squad added Flavin from Concord High School and welcomed Tom Smith and Bill Dougherty back. Captain Fred Gibbs returns from a shoulder injury as the Blue and Gray eye the Johns Hopkins meet and a Southern title. New runners Montgomery Sitterding and Jack Kingley joined, joining Coach Mulligan as fourteen men train.
Special to The Washington Fest from Hot Springs Arkansas reports Billy Papke, grieving after losing the middleweight title, was refused a $10,000 life and accident policy. The agent cites heart weakness as the reason and declines further discussion, noting the policy denial is unrelated to ring risk.
Italian runner Dorando Pietri trains at a measured pace four days before the long race with Gorey. He cycles an hour on the CA gym track every other day and occasionally sprints outdoors with Mike Dontin. He nears weight, shows calm, and relies on his brother as a close advisor amid the anticipated grueling 26 miles.
Sydney authorities announce a ban on infighting and the use of gloves under six ounces in all future boxing contests. Legislation will be introduced, and police are empowered to enforce the new regulation in the interim.
A Detroit ad offers Parker Br idget high grade suits and overcoats at savings of a quarter or more. Three months of overcoat weather ahead and four to five months to wear suits or reserve for next season. Each garment is P.E. specially made, new and distinctive in model and pattern. An appealing investment.
Cincinnati January 18 The national baseball commission ruled Orville Kilroy's $266 claim from the Toronto club invalid as the National Association board has not yet ruled. Kilroy had sought free agent status, but the commission said it will not review without original jurisdiction board action and referred him back to the national association board.
Heavy rain left Oakland track deplorable with mud limits favoring few runners. St Francis and Deutschland shared favoritism at 7 to 1 in the last race but only St Francis won amid mixed betting. attendance rose despite the off day while several top picks failed to place in the remaining five races.
Georgetown University wrestles with a training table proposal to ease practice attendance for football and athletic teams. Law students argue dining constraints and lecture schedules clash with practice times, risking athlete morale and support. The executive committee will decide at the next meeting if a separate dining table is established to retain talent and efficiency.
President Dovey of the Boston National League revealed the release of four reserve players for 1969. William Esvick, newly drafted from Kansas City, is returned to his old club. Dan McCann is released to Milwaukee. JJ Hanalan is released to the Philadelphia Nationals. James Lavender, drafted from Holyoke last fall, is sent to the Providence Eastern League team.
Boston notes show Stahl staying with the Red Sox amid lingering rumors. Racing items list entries and odds for multiple races at Los Angeles and Boston venues, detailing horses, breeders, and race conditions across six to seven events.
A detailed race card lists results from Oakland Palo Alto Los Angeles and New Orleans events. Winners include Goladino Estella G Pan de Oro Lord Rossington Escalante Morning Light La Salle Adesso Mr Knapp Ed Tracy Dolly Bullman Siskin Big Hand Jetela War l Bd racy Haughty 107 and Time 12645 HR Mr McLeod Calabash My Love Ben Walmsley along with multiple place show finishes across six races.
New York report outlines Jeffries unaffiliated stance on a comeback as he trains on tour to shed excess weight. Johnson Langford match reportedly secured for May 24 at London club. Ketchel-OBrien six round bout in Philadelphia discussed. Shrubb aims for Longboat in Madison Square Garden with twenty week booking offered.
At Suburban Park New Orleans a heavy track favored mudlarks with outsiders winning. Three favorites claimed victory La Balle repeated prior form in the first race with Pegasus Vendor and Chinn among others, Morning Light won the second race, LaSalle led the third, Adessa won the fourth, and Clit Cole topped the sixth in a six furlong program with notable runners Kate Carney and Amy among others in the field.
Chicago White Sox owner Charles Comiskey rejects Fielder Jones’s demand for 30000 dollars as manager salary. Comiskey says Jones may return only if terms are acceptable, and notes he has other candidates ready to manage if Jones does not come back.
The Savannah card lists finishes for races from two year olds onward in events at the track. Dolly Bullman leads the first race with odds 8 to 1, while Saint Abe Ira finishes second. In the nine year old and up race Siskin wins with Crowley aboard, Ray Thompson second, and odds show 13 to 15 to 2. The 3 year olds and up mile race sees Big Hand prevail over Autumn Flower with CounterCand taking third. Fort G for four year olds and up is won by Fort G furloigs with Bosom Friend second. Turiongs Away leads the fifth race for three year olds and up to win, Marine second, Civian Forge third. Times are shown for each event.
Sperial to The Washington Post reports Placide Frigeria and RM Sheffield were convicted in criminal district court for violating the Locke law prohibiting bookmaking and most forms of gambling except individual betting at race tracks in Louisiana. The test case occurred December 16 at City Paris to interpret bookmaking, allegedly promoted by Edward Corrigan, principal stockholder in the New Greenna Jockey Club owner of City Park.
Willie Ryan of Buffalo quits after the third round in a boxing match with Oscar Marin of Philadelphia blaming a right hand injury. The fight had been even and details of the hand injury remain unclear. Main 6995.
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