This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
22
A quiet sport day sees Mars the Races, Indian Maid nearly left at the post but finishes third. Former handicapper H. E. Elbert, once associated with Morey, is reported dead.
Donohue for first base and Whitney captain lead a 25 man Eastern High School workout. Eleven returners join new talent as Woodward Foley coach the Blue and White in early season drills. Pitching and infield work focus, with Whitney and Martin anchoring the battery in the season outlook.
Hess Shoes announces a semiannual sale attracting many buyers. The store urges customers to hurry as stock dwindles and exclusive designer models for this season are limited. The message emphasizes dress and business shoes with high fashion appeal.
The piece argues about the captain's role and decision making in directing a team, contrasting leadership with managerial duties. It discusses on field control, player interactions, and how calls affect game flow, referencing managers, captains, and players like Merkle and Criss. It notes McGraw's balanced view of talent and potential, and mentions Criss as a versatile but limited hitter and pitcher.
John L. Sullivan promotes the Jeffries Johnson fight pledging all profits to charity, projecting at least 20,000 dollars net and urging support from three leading newspapers. He declares no personal profit and aims to pair the white Jeffries with the black Johnson, noting potential challengers but emphasizing the champion is not yet decided.
The New York Americans may keep Tim Elberfeld as manager Stallings plans to decide after the Southern trip. Elberfeld’s year with an injured leg sparked talk of a trade or a position shift, with Stallings weighing options amid an abundance of infielders.
Rodney W. Smith was elected baseball manager by the Technical High School athletic association and began planning the upcoming schedule. He plans to use preliminary games to whip the team into shape for the championship season and has already booked several strong contests for an attractive, beneficial schedule.
Newhaven Conn Jan 2 Walsh pitcher of the Chicago Americans was in this city today for consultation with the captain and manager of the Yale University baseball team with a view to coaching the Yale pitchers during the coming season It is understood negotiations have been made with Pitcher Luckey of the Boston Nationals for the same purpose but he has been unable to come to New Haven
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore describes a fifteen round lightweight championship fight between Harry Scroggs and Soldier Burns for Eureka Athletic Club. The bout finished in a draw though Scroggs appeared to edge Burns in the eleventh round with aggression and scoring. Both fighters tired, injuries were minimal, and the common verdict favored Scroggs’ performance despite the draw.
Philadelphia January 2 Big Bill Hollenback captain of this year’s football team returned from Pittsburg where he had been sick for two weeks. He will not sign as a football coach now to remain eligible. he plans to play basketball and baseball. An outfielder, he could fill right field if Spring is disqualified.
Dorando Pietri and his brother Ulpiano will represent Italy in the six day race at Madison Square Garden March 18. A telegram from International Sports Company in New York confirms Italy will be represented by the Pietri brothers.
Business High School will be well represented in the 10 mile marathon skating race to be held in February. Representing the school are Horner a 1907 rink medalist White a member of the Congressional relay team that won the 1 mile District title in 1907 and Greer also of the Congressional team holder of the 175 yard District record. The men will begin training shortly and appeal to readers for support.
Clearance sale of men s wear offering fleece lined shirts and drawers in sizes 34 to 44, shawers 30 and 32, multi price cuts from 35 cents to 78 cents, unlaundered whites and health undershirts reduced, Merino and scarlet medicated flannel sets discounted, with many garments down to 50 cents and $1 to $2 ranges.
In slushy streets the automobile trade buzzed as dealers push luxury options. Gen Horace Porter viewed the New York auto show and noted the need for a broad auto vocabulary. Washington firms like Goodyear and Pope Auto push regional interests while Studebaker unveils a costly green and black limousine.
Charles Nuchais of Charlotte wins the preliminary round of the second annual midwinter trap shooting tournament in Pinehurst, N C, tying Dr J H Dreher of Wilmington after a shoot-off. Notable scores from 89 to 88 mark the leaders, with Upson of Cleveland and Hinds of Portland placing second and third in the preliminaries.
Toledo star Fred Merkle, longlinked with trade rumors after a baserunning error cost the pennant, signed a one year renewal with the New York Giants. The utility man will back up first base if Fred Tennant or other players are sidelined, and he is training daily at the local Y M C A gym to stay in shape for the 1909 season.
A muddy Oakland program in San Francisco racing history produced a Coombs handicap upset and several near misses. Serenade won the Coombs handicap while Blameless and Fanetic trailed. the best race featured Indian Maid misbehaving at the start. Jockey Gilbert was fined for interfering, and Horace H Ebbert died after Bright's disease in Savannah.
New Orleans results show six furlong selling won by Haughte with Klamesba third as Una won five furlongs with Time 1 08. In the third selling five furlongs Topay Rob Ingon won at 5 to 1 with Pat Ornus second, Ra Tracy third and Time 1 11. The fourth selling five furlongs saw Hollow win with Alamo second and Blue Ban third at 1 05 3 5. Special to The Washington Post. Sewanee Tenn Jan 22 Announcement: Princeton has booked its 2%-Princeton eleven for a Southern championship game against Yale. the Bears’ late season trip to Princeton expected in October, 31, Yale visiting.
A chaotic list of entries for multiple races notes prices and weights for horses such as Platoon Con fessor Mattie Mack and Gromoboi in First Race. Second race Puree features Rezon Coppertown Kanana Quality Street and Hivere. Various horses across Fourth and Fifth races list odds and weights with names like Smiley Corbett Duke, Duchess of Montebello and The Captain.
Jan 2 Philadelphia report that N J Cartmell Penn sprint star may turn pro entering England Sheffield handicap worth 7 dollars to winner. George Sanford ex Yale and Columbia coach won Sheffielder handicap in England earning 10000 dollars the only American victor amid many foreign challengers. Cartmell noted as most consistent college sprinter refused athletic club ties and was in poor Olympic shape.
Jack Sheehan, a bettor at the Suburban track, was arrested on a Locke law violation charge amid a plan to test the statute. The meet was reportedly suspended after the fourth race while legal proceedings proceed in Jefferson Parish.
Ample one entry shows a dense string of names and nicknames including SH0ULD RUN WELL TODAY and many unusual spellings. The readable elements include Grace G. and Tom Shaw among a long list with places such as Coppertown and Firestown, suggesting a muddled local record or crowd name collection rather than a distinct event or report.
Walter Samuel Brokaw was today elected captain of Pennsylvania’s nine after failed ballots and a proxy vote from Bert Simpson shifting the choice. The resignation of Joseph Landrigan prompted last year’s team to reconvene and choose a captain.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.