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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
22
Sporting comment argues Georgetown should dispute the basketball championship outcome, noting the title was not decided on the court due to the neutral arena and crowd dynamics. The piece contends that the series floor and venue influenced results, urging fair, decisive play in a true neutral setting.
Georgetown selects a sprint-heavy relay quartet of Maher Martin Gibbs and Weach to face Richmond College at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Keach from Notre Dame strengthens the squad. Coach Mulligan declares the team ready, while manager Vincent Corcoran recovers from a grip attack.
Washington and Lee defeated Baltimore’s Gen ral YM C A five 26 to 18 in Lexington on Jan 29. Boyd and Osbourn led W & L, while Frye and Timanus starred for Baltimore as both teams showed strong defense and rapid scoring late in the game. Referee was Mr. Sebring. Umplee and Porter officiated. halves lasted 20 minutes each.
The article discusses Walter Johnson and Seaia aga in a Tacoma Washington context. It cites a monthly salary of fifteen dollars and notes disputes over duty, pay, and expectations amid governance and management concerns. Johnson is described as defending his position while opponents challenge the value and fairness of the arrangement.
Oliver F. Cutts Harvard tackle is engaged to Misa Bugeia Aver of Dorchester. The Washington Fest report notes Cutts now resides in Seattle and recalls his 1901 game when Harvard scored 23 points amid debates over his eligibility.
Local promoters tout a 16 mile event at Convention Hall with Tom Longboat set to relay with three local notables Moriarity Turner and Ryan as partners amid questions about an alleged 25 minute trial and motor aid. Longboat to take 60 percent of gross receipts. local prize is coffee and doughnuts after the skating event.
The Corcoran Crew defeated Troop I 38 to 11 in a Military League game at the national guard gym. Collinaworth and Coleman Way led the Corcorans with strong performances while Peters starred for the lasers. Team lineups and stray notes follow in a witheringly one-sided summary of a brisk contest. In other news, James McAleer, St Louis Browns manager, seeks Wid Conroy but faces no chance of a deal with the New York Americans. Conroy is expected to stay until proved otherwise. Post Want Ads Are Free.
A chaotic Oakland card shows six furlong sprints with Cayenne Cora winning the opening race at 60 1 19, De Sherman aboard. Turret and Tennessea Boy also victors in later races, with Turret led by Scoville and Tennessea Boy ridden by GMcIntyre. Multiple runners including Hush Money Elfin Beau Wilmore and Jack Dennerlin placed or ran in the day’s events.
New York January 23 Moran English featherweight champion faced Tommy Murphy of Harlem in a ten round bout at Lae National Athletic Club. Moran held the edge with superior skill, sparring quick and elosive, while Murphy fought hard for his best effort. Both men exchanged hard blows as the pace stayed relentless throughout the bout.
First race lists Daratnston Prestige Dollle Dotlers Epahn Davis Brookfest Yank Transtmaute Adena Mateltutia Argonaut Dloge. Second race features Heron Tineter The King Miea Roberts OM Mexico Sea Green Pont Indien Maid Rivera. Third race includes Captain Kennedy Deutschland Wiench Gruer King Jampase Dainty Helle Trois Temp Serenade. Fourth Burns handicap with 10009 added ties King James Big Chief Dorante Lightwool Firestone Enrique Animus Colonel Jack Cramer Arasee Milford Martble. Fifth N/A. Sixth purse Smiley Corbett Musky Early Tide Tom Wayward Yankee Maughter.
The report lists top teams and players across classes A B and C with first, second, and third place finishes. Notable entries include First-Tobalt and Campbell for Class A doubles, First-Knos in Class A singles, and Fleet-Calvary leading Class B teams with scores and contact lines for clubs and venues.
In the former's gymnasium Friends School second team beat Western High School Section A2 38 to 8 yesterday afternoon. Lineup included players Walker Stewart Todd Miller and Stone with referees Job aon and Haker. Time halves of ten minutes each. Also notes a separate Cleveland Plain Dealer item about a young wife and George receiving bridge invitations.
West Side lightweight Leah Cross backed out of a February 9 match with English featherweight Jem Driscoll after a dispute over scaling time. Driscoll demanded 6 o'clock weigh in, while Cross pressed for 5 o'clock, delaying plans as Driscoll prepared to sail to England. Driscoll faces a possible charity bout conflict with Wales.
Tar Washington Post Philadelphia reports that the Athletics and Phillies will offer free scorecards at Shibe Park next season. It would be the first major league adoption of free scorecards, intended to boost attendance as players and fans compare the batting order similar to theatergoers receiving programs.
The Automobile Club of Washington discussed club improvements while President West reshuffled committees. Washington dealers reported new deliveries, record sales, and international trade trends as U. S. auto exports outpaced imports by about 2 million dollars. Fiat seeks an American factory amid growing demand.
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