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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
14
The column debates a boxing title clash between Johnson and Jeffries, noting public speculation, strategies, and the impact of past form on the bout. It discusses the role of veteran players and the engagement level of fans, questioning whether changes would affect the fight or sport ethics.
The schedule lists track events across several universities including Princeton, Latversits, and Philadelphia campuses. Notable entries mention Cornel tied MA at Annapolis with 73 and 28 results, and feature Po avert S. Vale at Prmelon.
Harvard reshapes the Crimson baseball slate adding games with Virginia, Pennsylvania State, and Colby while dropping Bowdoin Annapolis Meine Wesley Vermont and a Dartmouth matchup. The team trains at Charlottesville and opens April 21 at Virginia with a Cambridge home stretch through June, facing Yale Princeton Brown and others.
The University School basketball team defeated Washington School for Boys by 61 to 14 at home. Strong teamwork and precise passing dominated a rough bout as Bailey and Jones led scoring and Porter fed the ball with clockwork accuracy. The win secures momentum before a key Friends game.
The Burns handicap at the winter meeting in California will feature Durante, King James, Fitzherbert and Angelus as likely contestants. The field includes 13 pounds to Jack Thin, Hesligouche receiving 21 to 195 pounds. Other entrants listed include Dorante, Smiley Corbett, Den Barique, Coronel Jack, Tabellino, Red Leaf, Milfor and Meelick with various weights. Coast insiders expect Dorante, King James, Fitzherbert and Angelus to contend, with about 20000 spectators anticipated at the track. The Canadian curlers later defeated Glasgow province in a twelve end match by 21 to 9.
The article reviews the New York auto show opening in Hadesplea, noting notable cars and sales such as Stoddard-Dayton to J A Moorehead and F B Davis, plus the debut of the E M F 30 at Madison Square Garden. It also mentions Burman racing plans for Mardi Gras, and a long midwinter overland run from New York to Chicago for the Premier country car.
Promoters announce a 15 mile event at Convention Hall featuring Longboat against three opponents Joe Turner Jack Spalding and Buffalo Willie Ryan none of whom are seasoned runners Local followers expect only an exhibition with admission free while Longboat hopes to add to his legendary status and attract public interest through the spectacle.
In a hard fought afternoon contest at the former’s gymnasium, Ormonds School basketball defeated Western High five 18 to 6. Both teams played a clean game with only two fouls called, Baker and Leech among the standouts, and a recap highlighting Baker brothers, Moore, Platt, Davidson, and Darquhar as key scorers for Friends.
The University School boys defeated Friends School 12 to 2 in a hard fought game at Sitters Gymnasium. Osgood and Dove led with two goals each while Mocks Morgan Chandler Grandin and Paul contributed scoring as the home team showed fast all round play and strong defense throughout.
A long list of selling races across multiple courses outlines entries for First Wace, Second to Sixth races, and various odds. Notable horses include Crystal Wave, Walaca, Eucky Mate, Gerando, Judge Quinn, Red Sent, Northwest, Kogo Travighy, Danridge, Uncle stm, Merri, Caesar Augustus, and Lady Ripple Se. The card features a Futurity and handicap races with numerous connections and weights, but no results yet.
Odds and results from a race card list several horses with trainers and riders, names like Figent Deverich Quality Street Jacobite Nadza Miss Delaney Rosario Taunt Shilling Fierming Vox Popuil Earl Rogers Almena Malvina Rossboro Countermand Pimpanta Racquet With varied fixed odds including 15 to 1 7 to 1 13 to 2 3 to 1 9 to 5 10 to 4 and 8 to 4 indicating expected outcomes and payoffs
Sheriff Screven and deputies arrested several men at Thunderbolt track for violation of state laws during a racing event between races. Those detained include Robert Turner Harry Kelly John Goebel Jimmie Burns Alexander Doyle William Fritzell and others. Races continued without betting. final day of racing scheduled for tomorrow.
Jockey Shilling rode six mounts at Los Angeles Santa Anita Park on January 27, delivering four winners and two thirds. Notable performances included Vox Pop ul capturing the mud despite odds, and Angelus narrowly beaten in the stretch by half a length. Other races featured Taunt, Helma, From 2 10, and From 2 10.
New York officials declare the Hudson and Manhattan tunnel opened after a simultaneous blast and collapse of a natural barrier under the North River. Chief Engineer Charles M Jacobs praises two world records reached during the project including driving the shield through silt and erecting 72 feet of tunnel lining in 24 hours.
Eastern League clubs met with President Powers to discuss a new classification to AA and a revised players contract. The meeting approved umpire signings and signaled schedules likely rising from 149 to 154 games with a plan for three playing-schedule options.
In Sacramento on January 27 the antirace track bill, passed by the assembly, awaited action by the Senate Public Morals Committee. The bill was not presented today due to the committee lacking access to the Senate chamber. It will be released Thursday night, with Senate action expected once the chamber convenes Friday. The postponement was attributed to the morals committee's failure to secure the Senate chamber for discussion.
Virginia faces a rebuilding season as five starters depart and Susong becomes a remembered pitcher. Hoff calls for early tryouts with 29 candidates, including Walker Thom Maddox and Bowersong leaving gaps at infield and pitching. Carl Walker leads the returning staff with two other pitchers remaining, while Stanton and Martin join new contenders for second base and utility roles.
Yale announces a Southern trip beginning April 1 with a 33 game schedule and opponents including Georgetown, Virginia, Tufts, Cornell, Penn, Brown, Williams, Wesleyan, Princeton, Harvard and more. The trip follows an Easter departure after last year’s delay. Also notes Lieut Hilary Williams named captain and coach of the Navy rifle team and Jack Barry moving to Milwaukee.
The Lajoie chicks earned a prize at the Tartral farm stock show with manager Teague earning praise. The Napstown farm team secured a pennant, while the Wyandutus entry also placed well. Fans cheered as winners were declared and prizes awarded amid strong local support.
A bill to make pool selling and bookmaking on horse races a felony passed the lower house with wide support. The act imposes penalties for possessing gambling paraphernalia as prima facie evidence of violation. The measure, backed by major parties, seeks to curb horse race betting nationwide.
Samuel Keys of Eaton Rapids Michigan narrates severe morning headaches eased after using Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills for years and vows they are indispensable even at a dollar a box. Mrs Carl Heckman of Minster Ohio reports frequent headaches prior to use and prompt relief after taking them. The first package is guaranteed to benefit or money returned by the druggist.
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