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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
40
J. Ed. Grillo surveys the pennant race figures in the American League, praising Brown and Naps rival teams and highlighting players like Moriarky Griffith and Tow Criger. He notes Strains and injuries, contrasts managers, and underlines a shift toward stronger pitching and aggressive baserunning across the Tigers and Red Sox.
Fragmented robberly style notes Morton’s disappearance after leaving Akron. Reports say he traveled toward Wayne and Vicenge then toward Poquanrine on a tram, with sparse details and a bald-headed description noted by acquaintances. Dates announced for university stage events nearby.
Business varsity defeated Western 2 to ? in Rhode Island avenue gym in a rough exhibit. Al Welcker scored 16 of the winners 20 points, pacing a tight, hammering finish as Dutch Stentz backed him on defense and led a late push to secure the win.
Dr Joseph A Reilly of Boston elected athletic rector for the Kansas City Athletic Club succeeding Martin A Delany of Worcester Mass who moved to the Chicago Athletic Association He will assume the post at the start of the month Reilly rose to prominence as a track captain with the Boston club and later starred as a quarter miler At Georgetown he played football and captained both the football and track squads before becoming graduate coach of football after graduation.
Tom Brown veteran ball player and umpire, who officiated in the Southern League last season, signed to umpire in the New York State League next season. President Kavanaugh urged Brown to return to the Southern League, but Brown accepted the NY State League offer due to climate and a strong contract. Brown brings extensive experience as player, manager, and umpire, aiming for equal success in his new role.
Ben Hartig was elected captain of the Friends Select best Athletic Association football team for the coming year at yesterday afternoon’s meeting. His only opponent was Wilson Totford with a 6 to 2 vote. Hartig is noted as a top player in school colors. Hagerstown fair dates set for October 12 to 15.
Havana results list multiple races with winners and placements. Gambler wins the seventh race at five and a half furlongs, with St Aulaire second and Reticent third. Earlier races mention Rexall second, Emily Almanac placing, and Alex Grant on King Thorpe with Becutta as third. La Tosca wins five furlongs, Merida second, Silitord third. Time notes appear for several events, details rely on readable OCR fragments.
Johnny Evers, Cubs second baseman, says Chicago should win the pennant again, seeing Philadelphia as the lone challenger. He notes Giants and Yankees unlikely to match last season and confirms Frank Chance’s prudent business sense and travel plans along with Byers remaining in the city briefly.
Joe Turner the welterweight champion defeated Ka Adamson of Lynchburg at the National Guard Armory in two straight falls. The bout drew local interest after Adamson’s earlier defeat, Turner dominating with a half Nelson and arm chancery in seven minutes, then a scissors on an arm lock in under two. Preliminary matches saw Jack Paulding beat Andy Smith and Fry King top Jack Walsh. Turner plans to promote several classy bouts next.
Barney Schreiber's Balronia wins the two year old affair while three first choices finish in front despite heavy going. Williams' runners make a strong showing but falter on account of poor track condition.
San Francisco dispatch reports Oakland and Savannah results led by Thomas H Williams and Barney Schreiber. Bellwether and Blameless won in Oakland while Balronia claimed a 2 year old race. Work Box showed a sensational plunge but lacked conditioning amid sloppy course and rain.
The automobile show in New York surpasses all previous exhibitions by nearly half again in attendance and interest. Washington participants include L L Moore Jr and T B Spence arranging a dinner at the Mobile Club of Washington. The Metor Car Company delivered a Peeries touring car to Emmons S Smith for spring and summer touring in New England. The Reo Motor Car Company gains export drawback on cars with Risemans-Layalette magnetos for Mardi Gras cars in New Orleans. Washington club leaders West Heyl and Chandler appointed to the American Automobile Association good roads board and will attend a New York meeting Friday. A party of Columbia touring car owners heads to New York for the show, with Cornel Wilson & Co named Washington agents for American Simplex. The international Mardi Gras racing carnival is slated for New Orleans February 20-22-24 with 14 events and a 24-hour endurance title. The 1909 Glidden tour is planned for early July with route to be determined, likely in the West. Frank H. Martin, Chicago Firestone manager, visited Washington recently. An American Automobile Association meeting is set for Madison Square Garden Friday afternoon with local members attending. Local dealer activity remains strong despite heavy snow, with Stoddard-Dayton cars popular and orders flowing to the L P Dorsett Co. for local sales.
Washington attendees flock to New York for the auto show and racing meets with major figures like Ralph De Palma and Duke of Quean noted. Entries list sells and races across multiple furlongs, including favorites such as Capper Town, Lorenzo, Samaita Michel, and many unnamed entries with odds and weights. The card features selling races, handicap events, and Classic distances, with attention to notable horses and jockeys across the program.
Jim Driscoll of Philadelphia outboxed Hayes across twelve rounds at the Armory Athletic Club in Washington. Driscoll dominated early, used footwork and long-range hits, and briefly tested Hayes with a hard second round flurry while Hayes showed moments of recovery but could not land a decisive knockout.
The Handicap to Magazine easily won the seven furlongs race at SanteAmt Park. The card lists multiple races with Wool Winder winning the five furlongs, and Denton third in the event. Other races feature horses such as Frane G Mae, Rid, and Medallion with varying placements, suggesting a full card of races and outcomes at the meet.
A Meszeme, a local rider, defeated Wo Shas in a 2a mile cycle event at Baltimore based Veluhome Cycle Club last night finishing under a minute ahead. The race stayed tight early with Meszeme pulling clear near mile twelve to secure first by a narrow margin amid a busy card. F A Gundon rode eight miles in twenty minutes exhibition and W I E Denham completed one mile in one minute. The club plans another card on Wednesday featuring top local talent.
New Orleans results show multiple races with odds and placements. Gold Spink won the second race at 10 to 1 with Adeaso second and Dick Redd third. Mr Knapp led in the third race and Time noted for six furlongs. Coppery field won the fourth, Marchmont third. Fifth race saw Hank win at 39 to 1 with Kiamestai second. Morning Light led the sixth with Padrone second. Times listed as 1 1/3 and 1:10s various.
Princeton, N. J. January 18 Columbia defeated Princeton 50 to 14 in a basketball game. The report also notes a local wrestling challenge as M. J. Boreas of Boston, 140 pounds, agrees to face Joe Turner and throw him twice.
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