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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
14
A garbled sports item notes a game involving M C A and Belvederes with scattered names and phrases. The text is largely unreadable but hints at a team matchup, possible scores or timing, and references to players and a club or association.
A scrambled OCR report notes a record breaking mile on ice set by an athlete identified as The eel, with mention of Ottawa and a pacing effort. The fragment references semifinals and a quarter by the athlete, but many words are garbled, leaving key names and outcomes uncertain.
Sullivan says he will travel to the Pacific Coast to discuss a $75,000 purse for a Jack Johnson versus James Jeffries bout. He plans to press Johnson for a fight within three weeks and would accept a high stake if it guarantees the winner. The promoter tension and potential world heavyweight clash are centered on Sullivan’s push for a decisive outcome.
Cross defeated Otto by knockout in the fifth round after a tight contest. Otto led early with read-outs and sparring, but Cross shifted the momentum from the third round onward, punishing Otto in the final rounds until a decisive knockout ended the match.
The second quarterly meeting of Columbia OC Athlete Association will be held Sunday January 4 at 7 pm. Officers were elected for the year after adopting a constitution and by laws at the October meeting. East and West representation from cities including New York Philadelphia Washington St Louis Cincinnati and Pittsburgh will discuss forming a league among newspaper printers and planning a lake trip to Chicago in August for a baseball tournament.
The second annual and winter handicap trap shooting tournament began today with a ten fifteen-target event sweepstake. Chicago’s Olds led the field with 43, Newcomb of Philadelphia 2nd at 14, and Lee of New York 3rd at 142. Other scores listed include Allan 128, Nichols 27, Mogers 1M 4, and Powell 352. Also reported: V Tadrome cycle races attract 200 spectators. Denham, Siniolt, Guidon set records. Carls, Pa notes a new baseball trainer for the high Indians this season.
The article outlines potential trades involving Burns and Cantillon between the St Louis Browns and other clubs, with Burns unlikely to return to the Nationals. It notes negotiations, possible exchanges for Hiberfeld, and comments from Johnny Evers and Evers’ Cubs about the Detroit series. It also covers efforts toward league peace, meetings in Scranton, and Brooklyn scouting appointments for Tom Daly, Ganzel, and other player movements.
The Commercial Automobile and Supply Company orders a ton Studebaker for the navy yards with delivery in three weeks. Maryland considers a new annual horsepower based license for autos and a six cylinder Mathews 8 horsepower model makes a splash at the New York show. Local dealers plan uniform demonstrators and the Maryland State Automobile Commission readies a new regulatory bill as fans and buyers flock to exhibits and runs organized by clubs and manufacturers.
The Gus anti racing bill is approved by the California legislature in Sacramento by a 66 to 1 vote. An attempt to pull the bill from the morals committee fails, while racing interests warn of stakes and possible defeat in the upper house. Thomas H Williams and allies say the bill will be defeated in the upper chamber. Notre Dame squad news and early baseball plans appear amid unrelated items.
In Cleveland on January 21 Roger Bresnahan and Stanley Robison discussed shortening major league spring work for the St Louis Cardinals to focus more on developing young players. The Cardinals will depart St Louis on March 2 for Hot Springs training. Cleveland lad Lewis Evans, signed by McGraw and sent to Toronto, joins Bresnahan’s plan as a promising figure with more training.
Evangelist Billy Sunday pledged a personal donation to help an aged captain in need, signaling support from baseball men despite past association with a saloon man. Separately, New York Americans manager Stallings will report to headquarters to sign players and shake out the younger roster as the American League schedule unfolds.
Commodore Thomas B Pritchard of the Rochester Yacht Club says there is no probability of an international yacht race on Lake Ontario in 19 and that the controversy with the Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto over the matter has been absolutely closed.
Oakland’s program featured surprising upsets as Ketchenuke and Balonia led a tight set of races after two weeks of rain. Notter rode well on Balonia while Yankee Daughter and Clitterlings offered long-price thrills. the day showcased a windy, improving track and several near falls among favored runners.
In a tightly contested Military League match at Fol Myet gym Artillery beat Corcoran Cadets 40 to 35 after a late game surge. Wham and Larrt starred for the losers and winners respectively as both sides traded leads through 40 minutes.
Five and a half furlongs Wiss Pertgoré won Doengldo second Laughing third Time 116 23 Second Race Six furlongs Miss Taiden pon Amador sound Dew of Dawn third Time 116 Third Race Five and a half furlongs Grit ton won Fox Meade second Brown Jug hind Time 119 16 South Race Seven furlongs Elder won Richmond Duke second Hanst third Time FIFTH RACE One mile Raseburg won ol Blue second Water Coole third Time 141 Sixth Race One mile and 2 quarter Goaun A won Hand Me Down second Wine Mencant third Time 2M Ja
Readable lines list numerous horses, trainers, and purses across six races with detailed entries for each, including horse names such as Angel Face, Yonadech Rose, Vesper, Cara Mia, India Mad, Tourist Belle, and more. Entries cover purses, distances from 3 to 7 furlongs, and multiple selling and handicap races with numerous named competitors.
Fragmentary OCR lists many scattered names and terms across places and persons, but lacks coherent events or context. The readable items include personal names, places like Mexico and Los Angeles, and terms such as Senator Beckham and Burnell, offering no verifiable action or outcome to summarize.
C E Duffy takes three first prizes at the Philadelphia Poultry Show held in Philadelphia. The Washington exhibitor displayed a line of birds with white and red plumage, securing top ribbons amid a lively scene on Broad and Filbert Streets.
John McGovern of Cleveland Ohio was unanimously elected captain of the Swarthmore football team to succeed J A Millers. He played right tackle for the IMs and elevens and is regarded as a strong steady player and good student popular with students and faculty.
Mrs. Geo S Henrie of Sullivan Wash reports that Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills quiet severe headaches triggered by minor stimuli. The ad claims irritable brain nerves cause pain and recommends taking pills before or at first signs of an attack with a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
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