Trade talk swirls over Elberfeld and Chase amid Stallings hints
Sporting comment by J Ed Grillo notes George Stallings keeps Elberfeld and Chase in play for the New York team. He hints at possible reinstate ment for Chase and Elberfeld’s value amid trade talks as leagues and magnates debate who to pair with Welch and Johnson in spring training.
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Uore Hiney
Washington
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Kabertoht
Urdl
Thago
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Chaar
Navy To Play Strong Team In Key Match
Navy schedules a tough opponent in a pivotal game and notes a close score from prior play. Players Piet and Wt are highlighted as standouts, with Abels contributing crucial shots. The outcome remains uncertain, but the team aims high and seeks a decisive win.
George Washington enters Hopkins meet with staff and team
George Washington University will be represented at the Hopkins meet with a full squad and a list of ten men selected to compete. Possible entrants include Stewart, Lepper, Bayly, Claggett, and Curtis in various sprint events while a Brightwood Club track team plans to field entrants at George Washington and Federal meets.
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Baltimore
Woasttusten University
Sati
Wanager
Hose
Ve Steurett
Curtis
Lepper
Bayly
Capt Claggett
Brightwood Athletic Club
George Washington
Stewart Grant
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N Seitz
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J Falconer
Charles Orme
Young
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Stokes
Tremont Athena Club
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore City College
Rupert
Capt Hwing
Tbe Stokes
B.S Johnson
C. Rose
Fight Fans Duped As Promoter Fails To Pay in Pittsburgh
A supposed Kubiak vs Rosa boxing bout collapses after promoter Tim Scanlon fails to pay the advance guarantee. About 80 angry ticket buyers swarm Old City Hall at midnight, police clear the box office, and Scanlon and his cashier flee with over $3,000.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Kubiak
Tony Rosa
Tim Scanlong
New Central Athletic Club
Old City
Rose
Scanlon
Kubaik
Scanton
Kutuak
Hall
Plans Cross Country Run Sets First AAU Outdoor Title in South Atlantic
Plans for the South Atlantic Association AAU cross country championship to be held February 22 in Washington, D C, mark the first outdoor race of its kind in the region. Competitors from Baltimore Hopkins University and the Cross Country Club, plus local teams YM and George Washington University, will field strong squads. Prizes include three AAU medals and a silver cup for the team with the fewest disqualifications.
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Wiber
Southh Atlantic Association
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Yester- Gays &Sternoon
George Washington University
Bloomingdale Club
Fourteenth Street
Rock Creek
Georgia
Mirent
Schmidt Refuses to Sign Trade Demand In Detroit
Special to The Washington Post Detroit reports catcher Charlie Schmidt has unsigned his contract and demanded higher pay or a trade. Navin and Jennings remain confident, while two recruits Stanage and Beekendorf may join the roster. Tremont Athl Club to attend Johns Hopkins meet. Billy Mack aims for Cleveland.
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Washington Post
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Mich
Jan
Charlie Schmidt
Clib
Navin
Arkansas
Jennings
Stanage
Brekendorf
Fais
Johnny King
Beekendorf
Cleveland
Billy
Mack
Ohio
Billy” Mack
Syracuse University
Cubs
Jim McGuire
Mobile
Wad dell Challenges in Indoor Baseball Tour Stop
Rube Wad dell, St. Louis Browns pitcher, arrives in Kansas City and issues challenges in pool, bowling, and indoor baseball. He singles out John Kling, defeats him in pool, then Nichols in bowling, and hails a possible winner take all match with Jack Johnson. He aims to arrange indoor baseball games with Gallaudet College through Donnelly and Henry.
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Washington Post
Kansas City
Rube” Waddell
St. Louis Browns
John Kling
Kid Nichols
George Edward
Jack Johnson
Johnson
F ‘Rube
J. Kling
St. Louis
Orientals Bowl Well in City Bowling Tourney
Orientals toppled 2,720 pins in three games to lead Class A, beating the Bureau’s 2,668 by 52 and setting the early pace. Knox hit 604 for three games, a tournament best, while George T. Cox received flowers for his work running the event.
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G. T. Cox
Palace Alley
Orential
Orientals
Vox
Knox
George T. Cox
Herman and Corbett Fight in Fast Six Round Draw
Billy Herman of New York and Young Fred Corbett of Philadelphia clash at the Douglas Athletic Club in a swift six round bout. Corbett led early with aggressive tactics, but Herman recovered with sharp rights to the body and Romanian style exchanges. The bout ended without a decisive victor as both fighters displayed speed and endurance.
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Billy Herman
Young Fred Corbett
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Douglas Athletic
Antits
Fred Corbett
Corbett
Herman
Beries
Lou Criger Reveals Side in Taylor-Hedges Row
Special to The Washington Post reports Lou Criger’s claims about a two year St. Louis Browns contract despite his Boston stay. Criger asserts he was promised Boston steadiness, laments a sale, and vows to excel against Taylor’s deal, sending a defiant message from Elkhart Indiana.
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Washington, Post
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Lou Cliger
Hedges
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St Louis
Taylor
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Lou Criger
Telegraph
Ciger
Boston Baseball
Wang
Elkhart
Ind
Longboat Accepts Chicago Marathon Challenge
Tom Longboat wired promoters he would race the winner of the Dorando Hayes contest on February 17 and meet the March champion in the coming ace. The note adds H. C. Newcomer has joined The Washington Rubber Co. at ODF street, 10th street.
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Longboat
Chicago
Tom Longboat
Dorando Hayes
Redman
H. C. Newcomer
M. Lindsay Rubber Co
Odf Street
10Th Street
The
Washington Rubber Co
Will Meet YMCA Five In Georgetown Tonight
Georgetown and the Young Men's Christian Association basketball teams clash in the third game of the season in the YMCA gym tonight at 8 30. Physical Director Beckett overruled Captain Rice who wished to postpone due to a big game with Virginia Saturday night. Rice agreed to play to avoid disappointing local fans after negotiations for a later date.
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Captain Rice
Rice
Association Five
Virginie
Young Men’s Christian Association
SLOSSON BEATS SUTTON FOR 18.1 BILLIARD TITLE
George Slosson defeated George Sutton 600 to 328 to win the 18.1 billiard championship of the world in 56 innings. The match, held in New York, was tedious from the start with Sutton showing championship strain and neither player producing big runs.
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New York
George Slosson
George Sutton
Sutton
Slossen
Mine Disaster at Boswell Colliery Claims Several Lives
Gas explosion and ensuing fire at United Coal Company mine in Boswell Somerset County last night left multiple dead and injured. Superintendent J J Logan and assistant supervisor George Morris died or were badly burned. foreman John Couzky and Andrew Shujock with son Herman among the injured. Rescue workers with State Mine Inspector Lowther confirm no additional bodies. initial reports of many trapped were unfounded.
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Pittsburg
United Coal Company
Boswell
Somerset County
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George Morris
John Cou
Andrew Shujock
William Hay
Jenness
Forege
Lowther
Ernest Albrecht Buried In Washington Funeral
Funeral services for Ernest Albrecht aged 49, long time employee of the Mew Willard, were held at J. Gawler’s, 1734 Pennsylvania Ave NW, with Rev. Paul Manzel officiating. Attendees included Representative R O Moon, G Buchholz, Oedekever, Wingate, Schaffner, Jacobsen, Jones, Dettm ar, Tyroles, Pfett, Bauar, Robert Smith, Edward Foley, Vollmar, M Groves, Mrs Sherman, Miss Tough, Miss Kornbrust, and Mrs Hathway. Pallbearers were Emervallo M. Richer, J. Lackyer, A. Ferton, H. Fairbanks, C. Stavron. Burial followed at Rock Creek Cemetery. Post Want Ads are Free in The Post.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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Concordia Lutheran Church
R. O. Moon
Pennsylvania
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Migs Oedekever
A. R Wingate
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R. Jones
A. Dettmar
J. Tyroles
Louis Pfett
F. Bauar
Robert Smith
Edward Foley
A. Vollmar
J. M. Grove
Sherman
M. Tough
Kornbrust
Hathway
Emervallo M. Richer
J. Lackyer
A. Ferton
H. Fairbanks
C. Stavron
Rock Creek Cemetery
Reduction Sale of Winter Suits and Overcoats
A local retailer promotes its reduction sale of winter suits and overcoats. The announcement emphasizes high interest and genuine bargains, noting broad community attention and strong demand for the offerings.
Shipke Denies Cut Name as Infield Plans Stir 1909 Nationals
Bill Shipke, Nationals’ utility man, signs contract and aims for 1909 season. He defends his name against rumors, seeks any infield role, and predicts a strong start. The piece surveys likely infield positions for eight American League teams, naming players for each club and noting uncertainties at several spots.
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Shipke
St Louis
Sporting Editor
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Cardinals
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Tin
Bill Bhipke
Ban B
St. Louis
Lke
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Nap
Terry Turner
Perrig
Lajoie
Hradley
George Stévall
Champangmp
Tigers
Jennings
Rossman
Schaefer
Bush
O'Leary
Monarty
New York
Ward
Rezon Wins Juvenile Race at Oakland Track Debut
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco Jan 26 reports a strong day of racing with Rezon decisively reversing a prior run to win the juvenile event at Oakland. Keogh rode four winners including Platoon and Renon while Deutschland faded in a soft spot. Hayes arrived from the East as sales of horses proved fizzled.
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Washington Post
San Francsco
Cal
Rezon
Barney Schreiber
Deutschland
Mets
Winners at Oakland and Los Angeles Handicap Races
The program lists multiple race results across Oakland and Los Angeles venues. Winners include Donald McDonald in the sixth at Oakland, with Bitter Sir and Maltby among others in various sprints and stakes. Details cover purses, distances, and odds, naming horses, riders, and owners across six races.
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Oakland
Driscoll to Meet Cross in February Boxing Showdown
New York January 2 Jem Driscoll English featherweight champion agreed to boxing Leach Cross East Side lightweight for twelve rounds at the Fairmount Athletic Club February 11. They will weigh 135 pounds at 6 pm, a catch weight arrangement. Special to Washington. Boston January 24 Willie Fitzgerald of Philadelphia and Young Donahue of Roxbury fought twelve rounds to a draw at the Armory A. A. tonight.
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Xno Waanington
Boston
Willie Fitzgerald
Philadelphia
Young Donahue
Roxbury
Armory
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Horse Racing Race Day Results and Winners Summary
Five and a half furlongs winner Pitter U0 on Shiling, 6 to 1, at Creston with Royalstons second at 9% to 3 and Time third. Three furlongs winner Weyel Touar at 10 to 1, with Paregel second and Time fourth. Seven furlongs saw Golly Ding win at 4 to 1, Norbit second, Canardo third. One and one eighth miles race won Animus at 3 to 1, Irghn Carroll second. Five and a half furlongs Osorine won by Progress at 8 to 1, Sink Spring second. Taunt and Ingham mentioned among runners.
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Blair
Royalstons
Me Caney
Columbia
Girl Guiding Star
Velma
Calvar
Weyel Touar
Booker
Paregel
Howard
Walt Miguela
Mike Volett
Charles Fox
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Norbit
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Callahan
Captain Burnett
Lightomedy
Siew’ Trovato
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Animus
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Taunt
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Reid to Coach Virginia Baseball Team
Rufus Tinsles Reid of Davidson N was unanimously elected coach of the Virginia varsity baseball team for the coming season by the advisory board of the General Athletic Association at Charlottesville. Reid, a second-year medical student, was previously ruled ineligible for Virginia after accepting money to play in the Cerulina League two summers ago.
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Vinersty
Virginia
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Davidson
Reid
Vic
Automobile world reports show Detroit to Daytona auto events
Local dealers plan to attend the Philadelphia show as it opens tonight Elliott F Hough of Pope Automobile Company Washington returns from New York trip Motorists urged to avoid mud and dust from fast cars E R Thomas head of Thomas car firm notes auto industry reflects prosperity better than other trades Florida beach race meet set for Daytona March 23 to 26 including stock car handicap and a Van derbilt Cup eligible race Mitchell introduces 1909 right off the road car Bulck cars to enter Mardi Gras carnival Bulck star Robert Burman leads a six man four car team Rural roads movement gains pace as demand for better highways grows New York auto show reports weekly sales total 6763000 dollars for cars with motorcycles tires and accessories pushing weekly business to 7129000 dollars a record high.
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E R Thomas
Ays
Washington
Florida
Daytona
Household Worries and Nervous Relief Promised by Miles' Nervine
A household caretaker, worn by duties and child care, risks vitality loss and sleepless nights. The ad claims Miles' Nervine quickly refreshes and strengthens nerves, with testimonials like EG. GILBERTOON urging trust in the remedy and its druggist return policy for unsatisfied customers.
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