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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1910
Page
16
One handed grab by star left fielder preserved Brooklanders' edge over an aggressive lineup. Green pitched creditable game on mound as the home club seized momentum late, with key hits, defensive plays, and crowd-rousing moments shaping a dramatic victory.
Preliminary National Guard trials and a rich slate of events were staged in the drill hall, with only 89 yard events open to all. Top sprinters and distance stars from Cornell, Johns Hopkins, Bal Merosa, and other clubs were named among entrants, alongside notable regiments and college squads. In a separate notes, Cy Young, age 43, starred for Birmingham in a 0–0 night game halted by darkness after pitching well in his birthday appearance.
Early morning activity at the speedway track as crews drag and firm the course after recent drying. A. J. Claspy announces stricter sulky bans after noon, Mel Crosby overseeing discipline, and track aims to be faster than last fall once properly worked. Austin Loftus brings Black Paiden for spring matinee prep. Virginns Lasso to be kept unused by trainer decision.
The piece notes Abbott Motor Company plans to close a local agency for the Abbott Detroit Way car after Washington sales talks. It mentions ideas from Charles Dessex in Washington motor circles, and Maxwell Briscoe Motor Company involvement via Benjamin Briscoe. Lieut Shackleton endorses a rugged motor car design to tackle Arctic travel hardships, while Briscoe backs polar exploration adaptations and provides a Maxwell car for lectures.
John Griffon repeats five for longs in the Em 594-5 event as a special portion unfolds. Bookies warned after ten minutes into the fifth event that the apprentice on Bossersan had been waived and a new book ordered.
The Hindoo of the bushes starred with a 1% pound victory over 1% furlongs at Moncrset Park, 0594-5 beating Tom McGrath and Hoffman. Belle Mawr dominated the fifth race, capsizing the field with speed. Davis rode Capsize and Foreground to two winners. Judges Bunden and other top names featured in a lively program with bets off in the fifth event and notable attendance from Porter and other eastern observers.
The listed races include selling for 1 year olds at 5 furlongs with entrants such as Lady McNally and Autumn Ruse. 4 year olds at 4 furlongs with Miss Marjorie and Square Deal. amateur stakes for 3 year olds at 1 mile. and several selling events for 4 year olds and upward at distances from 1 mile to 1 1/16 miles. Notable names include Lady Panchlta, Negalosue, Beth Goodwin, and Dry Dallas among others. Purses and guaranteed sums are noted for several races and many entries show weights and starting limits.
Monett was blanked 4 to 0 as Brown Colts dominated in a weather affected game. Brubaker and teammates contributed key plays while Monett struggled with errors and limited hits in six innings.
Tortured OCR fragment hints at a baseball box score with Batterlee Scott Suter and others. mentions Houston and Detroit runs and pitching lines, unclear event details and lineup names.
Montreal manager Ed Barrows accused rival George Stallings of bias after a 6 to 6 tie with New York. The game featured faster play with Charlie Hemphill and Otia Johnson in new positions. Jack Warhop pitched seven innings for the victory while Bumpus Jones started for Montreal and Yerkes Keefe took the loss in late innings.
Amherst lost to Carolina 7 to 0 in Greeneville. Red Stewart pitched well with ten strikeouts as Carolina rallied late. Vernon was the sole Amherst batter to reach base via a walk. The game featured strong fielding by Carolina and multiple miscues by Amherst, with Hackney and Duncan delivering key plays for the visitors.
Floods trap the Chicago White Sox on the coastward route and in Ogden Utah. Snow, rain, and railroad delays push arrivals to uncertain times, with some players expected to attend a boxing event but likely delayed. Similar conditions threaten Salt Lake City and could disrupt the team's Utah schedule.
In Pensacola, the meeting opened with Hatherside Urring winning the first race over Elizabeth Daly and My Aitty. Second race saw Black Ania Urrigeny take top honors, with Pete Drown and Kingthorge placing. Lucuttus and Uncle Jim Glasner led the third race, while Tom Dolva and Goldsmith contended in the fourth. Judge Dumden led the fifth, with Ramon Carona and fellow Frankgin close behind.
A garbled OCR style collection of names and terms appears to blend person names such as Dor othy K and Maud McGilr with place-like terms and odd phrases. The text resembles a dense roster of individuals and entities without a clear event or narrative.
In Albany, Darwin P. Eingsley testified amid an insurance lobbyist presence about a proposed amendment to the Armstrong law. Buckley allegedly offered six senators $8000 to secure their votes, with $500 for each. Kingsley claimed names were spoken but could not be recalled. The measure would shield policyholder details from public view. Buckley denied taking or promising money. testimony connected other officials and letters detailing influence and smoothed actions within the New York insurance and fire underwriting circles. In a separate note, New Orleans weather delayed practice for a sports session as showers interrupted events.
Ohio official Colonius Oho reports printer Slater, supervisor of public printing, found guilty of certifying a false voucher. Trial records show two counts of the same indictment. he faces a possible sentence of from one to ten years. Prosecution alleges Slater's thefts and padded claims amounting to near 350000.
An old ad touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as relief for nerve irritation and period pain. It features misspelled names, testimonial phrasing, and a money back guarantee claiming the pills stop pain and misery. It reflects a period health ad with consumer claims and a sample testimonial from Enid Oklahoma.
The New Departmental League team defeated the Navy Independents 8 to 4 in a fast practice game last evening. Highlights included the fro shin line of Baroker and Briand for the Departmental squad. Treasury Reserves objected to the Architecture Office of the Treasury Department’s swift victory. Departments plan more games, seeking matches with nearby teams. Contact Cohen Ud T Street, Horn West, Washington DC for scheduling.
The Museum of Oceanography, founded by the Prince of Monaen, occupies an imposing cliffside position and was dedicated this afternoon with ceremonial rites in the presence of diplomatic representatives of the Tarapeen countries.
A severe storm rages from Denver to Nebraska cutting Denver off from telegraph links as trains are trapped in snowdrifts. eastward wires fail, railways suffer, and stations endure damage across Colorado and Kansas. In Paris, James B Scott is elected to the Institute of International Law.
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