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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1909
Page
14
Sporting Comment analyzes team prospects for the coming season. It notes Cleveland and St Louis showing strength, discusses players like Coughlin, Walsh, Hess, and Gray, and weighs how youngsters and acquisitions may shape the lineup and division race.
Three team league in Chicago and one each in St Louis Cleveland to be governed by baseball laws. Players to sign contracts respect waivers and reserve clauses similar to the national agreement. Philadelphia Jan 23 Penn and West Point football likely to meet this fall as Dartmouth delays choosing dates with Penn.
Washington Nationals fans debate team make up with letters to the Sporting Editor. A Fan recommends Cantillon play Unglaub captain, keep Burns, trade Ganley and Bilpke for Elberfeld, and outlines a full lineup to win at home and away. Other supporters urge preserving both Burns and Ganley until firm needs are clear.
Manager Donnelly unveiled a 13 game schedule for Business High School baseball with aims to book out‑of‑town contests. Opening on March 31 at College Park against Maryland Agricultural College preps, followed by April 8 home vs Friends Select, plus key Georgetown prep games on April 16 and 21. Additional targets include Fredericksburg College Mount St. Marys Baltimore College and Catholic University. Pack includes players Gregory Greer Fegan Loeffler Fathbone Scott Kean Leahy Dodge Naughton Schram Stewart Shepherd.
The event kicks off with Lord and Hardie leading in Class A doubles after counting 1,127 pins across three games, Morria and De Yo also bowling strongly. Pop Myers delivers the opening address as extra prizes are added to the list.
A crowd of several hundred attended the opening night at Palace alleys as the Washington City Bowling Association launched its third annual tournament. Pop Myers, association president, praised organizers and the five man teams, doubles and singles format. Doubles provided the best action with Lord and Hardie posting 1127 pins, Morris and De Yo 1117, while Jones and Milovich led Class B with 950. New prizes were announced including a $1 cash award for the high pin tally across nine games and a $10 prize for the top total pin score in any single game for each class in five man teams.
Placide Frigérie and RM Shefeld were sentenced to seven months in Parish Prison and fined 350 each for operating a betting booth at City Park track New Orleans. A motion for a new trial was overruled and an appeal to the supreme court will be taken.
A sales note praising Parker Bridget superior workmanship fit and stylishness. Every garment carries the same assurance of satisfaction as if paying full price, promising value and quality in a head to foot outfit.
The Philadelphia Phillies will depart Philadelphia on March 21 for Southern Pines to train for three weeks. They will play exhibition games with the University of North Carolina Raleigh and Charlotte during the stay and plan a spring series with the Athletics once back in town. Manager Murray returned from the trip and rushed to arrange the series, but Mack was out of town and Atlantic City-bound with a cold through the weekend.
Special to The Washington Post. San Francisco January 4. Jim Jeffries will fight Jack Johnson after completing his country wide theatrical tour unless Johnson changes his mind. Manager Ralph Pincus says Jeffries wants full condition and plans to return to the ring to wind up his public career by beating Johnson. Rouen and Mahmout Matched for February 1 Wrestling Bout in Chicago.
Columbus, Ohio, Jan 25. Secretary Bob Quinn of the Columbus Baseball Club closed a deal with President Comiskey of the White Sox to acquire catcher Schreck from Chicago. Schreck, secured last fall to aid an injured teammate, broke a finger in his second game for Chicago and is expected to strengthen Columbus’s weak batting lineup. The deal boosts the team’s chances to stay competitive in the race.
Georgetown athletic board postponed the basketball contest with the Young Men's Christian Association scheduled for tomorrow night. After injuries in the last game and with a Virginia clash looming Saturday, Captain Rice urged the delay. Georgetown offered a rescheduled date later in the season and the managers planned to meet to decide on a new date.
Philadelphia reports seven bouts with Decker defeating Schaefer on points and Dougherty stopping Hennett in the first. Green outpoints McGovern while Rowan and Jones drew. McCausland and Obrien fought even, Dougherty and Forest drew. Washington Sporting Club wind-up features Gardner stopping Mansfeld in 2 minutes.
Listing of racing entries across six races with numerous horses and weights. Includes names such as Invader Pla toon Sid Silver and Transmute Yellowstone Von Tromp in race one. Fire Father Eugene Rezon Galene Gais Lady Rucker in race two. Deutschland Gen. Tealey Asnolo Purriculum in race three. Col. Jack Bellwether Nebulosua Ketchemike in race four. The Englishman Faladini Confessor Melar Mfeclakatla St Avon in race five. Toms Hayden Warren Arbomutant Bubbling Water Silver Knight in race six. Multiple prices and weights vary by horse per race.
The Naval Institute announced its annual prizes for naval essays. First prize of $200 plus medal and membership went to Ernest J. King, a Naval Academy graduate and perhaps the youngest to win. Honorable mentions named Commodore W H Beeler, A P Niblack, and Pay Inspector John A Mudd for works on coast defense, physical training, and naval organization.
Mr H C Newcomer formerly of M Lindsay Rubber Co joins The New Rubber Store at 1000 F Street near 10th Street under the name The Washington Rubber Co.
Ongoing meet opens amid deep mud as Workbox wins first race and Sainotta takes early honors. Miss Delaney adds a third, while Jacobite and May Amelia vie in a crowded program with Arasee and Milford among notable runners. Horace Egbert remembered as the card unfolds under poor weather.
At Los Angeles the day opened with six furlongs race won by Greggan at 11 to 5, Galves second, Antigo third in 3 15 1-5. The three furlongs card saw Sam Webb triumph at 31 to 1 over Phosphorus with Frank Hoean third. Snowball led one mile event as Proper placed second and Miss OfMiciows third in 1:411-3. Several other races and a notable high school basketball win followed as Woodberry Forest posted a five win note while local teams clashed in late afternoon action.
A tire dealer notes front tire wear often caused by wheel alignment rather than maker fault. Merritt of Jacksoning year records rising automobile use as sales grow. A party toured Siigo in a Marmon touring car hosted by Nordyke Marmon. Metzger of Everett Metzger Flanders praises auto outlook after New York show orders for 260 E M F cars worth 312000. Moras of Nordyke Marmon leaves for Baltimore in a Marmon tourer. Goodyear launches Gasd inflating device. Matheson owners drove 7000, 12000, and 38000 miles before a 30 mile endurance. Cars win public favor despite lingering prejudice. Klock of Dupont Garage is again busy after a tough week.
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