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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
14
A dull afternoon card yields modest results with Mars races producing a mixed day. Indian maid nearly paces to victory but settles for third as Morey and H. E. Elbert, famed handicapper, is reported dead.
Twenty five candidates showed for the first workout of the season at Eastern High School in the school gym under Coaches Bill Foley and Dick Woodward. Eleven holdovers from last year boost hopes for a strong team, with Whitney captaining and Donohue expected to push for first base.
Hess Shoes advertises a semiannual sale inviting buyers to visit and purchase fashionable men’s footwear. It promises exclusive seasonal models and high quality dress and business footwear, noting stock is limited due to strong demand.
The commentary surveys captaincy and onfield leadership, noting how a captain directs teammates and game flow. It discusses Merkle, McGraw, and Criss, highlighting decision making, trust in youth, and the balance between hitting promise and fielding needs in shaping a pennant pursuit.
John L Sullivan promotes a Jeffries Johnson fight pledging all profits to charity. He expects at least 2000 dollars net after expenses, aiming to present the match to leading national papers and designated charities. He insists he is the promoter without personal profit and calls for a white champion against Life black future contenders.
New York January 22 The New York Americans manager Stallings will decide Elberfelds fate after the Southern trip If rehabilitated he may stay at third or be sent to another club The club has many infielders and worries less about Ethberfeld as a trading piece
Rodney W. Smith was elected baseball manager for the coming season by the Technical High School athletic association. He began arranging the schedule for preliminary games to build the team for the championship season. Smith has booked several contests and aims to create an attractive and beneficial schedule before outdoor work begins.
New Haven Conn January 2 Walsh pitcher of the Chicago Americans was in New Haven today to discuss coaching Yale pitchers for the coming season It is understood negotiations have been held with Luckey of the Boston Nationals for the same role but he has not been able to come to New Haven.
Special to The Washington Post. In Baltimore on January 2 Harry Scroggs and Soldier Burns fought fifteen rounds for the South lightweight championship before the Eureka Athletic Club. The bout was declared a draw though Scroggs appeared to have the better of the argument. Burns relied on in fighting and body punishment. Scroggs pressed the action in the eleventh and finished strong, with both men tiring but uninjured.
Philadelphia, Jan. 2. Big Bill Hollenback, captain of this year's football team, has returned from Pittsburg where he was sick with quinsy. He will not sign as coach now to stay eligible and aims to play basketball and baseball at the university. An outfielder, he may fill the right field vacancy if Spring disqualifies.
Italy will be represented in the International six day go as you please race at Madison Square Garden March 18 by Dorando Pietri and his brother Ulpiano. A telegram from Dorando in Chicago confirms the Italian team will participate in the event.
Business High School will be well represented in the 10 mile Marathon skating race planned for February in the streets. Representing the team will be Horner a medalist from 1907, White a member of the Congressional relay team that won the 1 mile District championship in 1907, and Greer also from the Congressional team and holder of the 175 yard District record. Training starts in a few days to prepare for the event.
Bridget Parker Co advertises clearance on men’s fleece-lined shirts and drawers in sizes 34 to 44, shawers 30 and 32, with prices from 35c to 1.00. Unlaundered whites, weighted undergarments, and sample goods are offered. reductions include 50c for Wright’s health undershirts and merino shirts, with several items cut from $1.50 to 50c. Scarlet medicated flannel sets and assorted sizes also on sale.
The week in Washington notes a flurry of auto show activity with notable visitors General Horace Porter and Mrs Taft examining White steamers. Local firms announce sales of Packard, Lozier and Buick models while Luttrell and others report agency changes and a rising luxury limousine trend.
Charles Nuchols of Charlotte tops the preliminaries at Pinehurst North Carolina in the second annual mid winter trap shooting tournament. A tie shoot off with Dr J H Dreher of Wilmington decided the preliminary win. Second and third went to D A Upson of Cleveland and J W D Hinds of Portland with scores near 88. Other leaders included Harold Money and Fred Gilbert with strong marks.
Toledo star Fred Merkle, blamed for a pennant loss, signed for another year with the New York Giants. He will remain a utility player but could be put at first base if Fred Tennant or other regulars are sidelined. Merkle received a raised salary and will report to manager McGraw. he trains daily at the Y.M.C.A. gym in Toledo while preparing for the coming season.
San Francisco reports a muddy Oakland meet with a Coombs handicap failing to produce clear results. The best race, a five furlong affair for three year olds, produced Seranade and Fanetic as top two while The Vicar and Angelus drew attention with erratic running. Jockey Gilbert paid a fine for interfering in the second race.
New Orleans results cover six furlongs selling wins with Haughte and Una among top finishers, times listed for each race. A separate note from Sewanee reports Princeton basketball arranging a Southern championship clash with Yale, detailing a 40 to 31 score and early-season context.
Entries list multiple races with prices and names across First to Sixth events. Notable horses include Platoon Con fessor Molar Gromoboi Andochs and Beatingouchee Angelus Chapultepes V Ventura handicap details and six furlong selling and purity races with numerous prices and entrants.
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia Jan 2 N J Cartmell long a Penn track star and intercollegiate champion at 100 and 220 yards is reportedly turning professional He plans to enter the Sheffield handicap in England worth 700 to the winner George Sanford former Yale star and Columbia coach won the event in England and earned 10000 as the only American victor Cartmell avoided athletic clubs and was in poor shape at the Olympic Games Mike Murphy says he would have fared better with proper training and betting on rivals like Jimmy Rector and Walker
New Orleans reports Jack Sheehan, a bookmaker who took advance information and placed wagers at Suburban race track, was arrested and charged with violating the Locke law. The meet to be suspended after the fourth race while the case proceeds in Jefferson parish district court. Also notes several baseball signings and Dartmouth hockey win with Princeton.
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous names and nicknames such as Grace G and Tom Shaw alongside places and aliases like Coppertown and Firestown. The text reads as a noisy crowd of entries with scattered proper nouns and unclear context, presented as a Vox Popul style slate.
Walter S Brokaw was today elected captain of Pennsylvania's nine after months of deadlock. Following Landrigan's resignation the team wrestled with two ties before Bert Simpson voted by proxy to break the deadlock, giving Brokaw a 6 vote to 5 edge on the final ballot. In unrelated action at a skating rink Bert Hudson defeated John Straehl after Straehl agreed to throw twice in an hour but failed to do so.
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