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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1909
Page
40
Sporting comment by J. Ed Grillo argues Georgetown had a disadvantage in the series played at the YM Stadium. He contends the title should not be decided until all games are finished and stresses neutral venues and sportsmanship as crucial to fair determination.
Georgetown selects a crack four Maher Martin Gibbs and Weach to race Richmond College at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore tonight. Keach from Notre Dame strengthens the squad, and Mulligan reports the team in top condition while Vincent Corcoran nurses a grip illness.
In Lexington on January 29 Washington and Lee college basketball beat Baltimore YMCA 26 to 18. Boyd and Osbourn starred for Washington and Lee, Frye and Timanus led Baltimore. The game remained close until the final minutes when W and L scored three quick goals. Referee Mr Sebring and Umplee Mr Porter officiated. halves lasted 20 minutes each.
The article reports on Walter Johnson in Tacoma where disputes over salary and loyalty to a team were central. It notes Johnson facing criticism and a contested stance amid a broader professional conflict involving other players and organizations.
Oliver F. Cutts Harvard tackle, famed for Harvard's 1901 game, is engaged to Misa Bugeia Aver of Dorchester. Cutts currently resides in Seattle. The 1901 contest featured Harvard scoring 23 points with Cutts a key player amid eligibility questions surrounding the star.
Tom Longboat, famed Indian runner, will face three local entrants in a 16 mile relay at Convention Hall at 10 o clock. Moriarity joins Turner and Ryan as substitutes amid promoter claims of a 25 minute 1 mile trial and promises Longboat receives 60 percent of gross receipts while local athletes receive a coffee sack and doughnuts as their purse.
The Corcoran Crew defeated Troop I 38 to 11 at the National Guard gym last night. Collinaworth and Coleman Way starred, with Peters for the lasers. Lineups listed. time of halves noted at 20 minutes per half. Also mentions McAleer seeking Conroy trade and free Post Want Ads.
Multiple races run at six furlongs and one mile six furlongs with numerous winners and placed horses. Cayenne Cora won the first race, Turret led, Jack Dennerlin placed second, and Elfin Beau among others raced in a crowded card.
Special to The Washington Post New York Jan 23 Moran English featherweight champion vs Tommy Murphy Harlem in a ten round title bout at Lae National Athletic Club Moran used speed and skill to control the action while Murphy, in his best effort, traded blows and forced Moran to defend. The bout stayed close with rapid exchanges throughout the ten rounds.
Today's entries list multiple horses across six races with varied weights. Notable names include Daratnston Prestige Dollle Dotlers Epahn Davis Brookfest Yank Transtmaute Adena Mateltutia Argonaut and Dloge in race one, Heron Tineter The King Miea Roberts OM Mexico Sea Green Pont and Indien Maid in race two, Captain Kennedy Deutschland Gruer King Jampase Dainty Helle Trois Temp Serenade in race three, King James Big Chief Dorante Lightwool Firestone Animus Colonel Jack Cramer Arasee Milford Martble in the Burns handicap, plus Ketch emike Giacomo Legates Nebulus Mattia Mack Psindini invader Mendon Colonel Bronston Redleaf Convent Bel Miss Delaney in later events, with Smiley Corbett Musky Early Tide Tom Wayward Yankee Maughter in the purse.
Summary of standings and results across multiple classes in a bowling or billiards team competition. Lists first second and third place teams in Class A and B divisions with doubles and singles results, including player names and scores. Mentions teams such as Fleet Calvary Aetond Mt Pleasant Fiorists and Virginians with point tallies and match counts.
Friends School second team defeated Western High School Section A2 38 to 8 yesterday afternoon in Friends gym. Lineup lists players, officials, and ten minute halves. Includes unrelated Cleveland Plain Dealer teaser about George and bridge invitations.
The Washington Post reports English featherweight Jem Driscoll and Leah Cross, the West Side lightweight, nearly agreed to a February 9 match in New York. Driscoll insists on a 6 o’clock scaling time, while Cross’s side wants 5. If he sails to England February 25, Driscoll risks missing a potential U.S. payday. He refuses to box for charity elsewhere, honoring a Cardiff charity bout on March 1.
The Philadelphia and Tar Washington Post report that Shibe Park will offer free scorecards to fans at Athletics games next season. This major league first promises to boost attendance as batting orders, once a paid extra, will be provided at no charge, aligning with practices in other cities.
The Automobile Club of Washington discussed reforms and a stronger club presence at a meeting in Washington, while Pope Automobile and Dupont Garage reported new deliveries and imports. Franklins and Mitchel endurance wins, high demand for Warner instruments, and Fiat factory talks highlighted a busy auto scene expanding U.S. trades and female piloting milestones.
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