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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1909
Page
16
In a hard fought high school football game, Business defeats Eastern 18 in a game marked by ragged play and few clear chances. Starters Rawlings Bridget Lally and Perry spearheaded Business offense while Parker excelled for Lovers.
Grand Jury charges alleged Latonia Racing Association with permitting gambling at the Latonia track. Indictments name Latonia officials and several gamblers with violations of late night gambling laws in Covington Kentucky.
The fragment discusses possible two teams and season plans, noting half time adjustments and aggregation goals. It mentions a principal inter district focus, local voting, roomate reports, and varsity contingency for forming a quintet while considering previous season trends and potential benefits.
Sporting comment discusses offers for the Jeffries Johnson fight, noting only California and Nevada would host. It compares Jeffries and Sullivan, cites layoff effects, and argues Jeffries’ training in mountains may aid readiness. Mentions baseball salaries and training plans at Hot Springs and Norfolk as season preparations.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a court case involving Jack Johnson with actions pending until November first. An amount around $4000 is cited as alleged by Kenney and others, with a trainer present and references to an opposing party or service.
The piece notes Dassett and Overland carmakers expanding plants and space constraints at Madison Square Garden for the tenth annual automobile show under the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers. It also reports Australia's premier designating Gadilldear to explore a transcontinental railway route from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria, with a motorcar expedition testing terrain.
Virginia prepares for a major clash with Georgetown in a long awaited Blue and Gray showdown in Washington. The pool of $40,000 reportedly backs Virginia at 3 to 2 while Georgetown counters with confidence and fast improvement led by McNulty and Wigman.
The Latonia meet lists winners including May Heniy (Fire), Patriot (McGee), Stoneman (Glasner), T. M. Green dackson, My Gal (Lovell), and Howard Pearson (Wisen). Gaps in OCR obscure some details and spellings.
M Green captured the Latonia feature by a neck over Bellwether in a crowded field of handicap horses as Harris & Scott faced entry refusals for the remainder of the meeting. Stoneman and other favorites disappointed. multiple races list wide fields and varying outcomes with Red third in the feature.
Entries for Latonia races include multiple horses such as Pive and one Fait tlonne, TOM qrvin, Dro Vinson, Lady Melton, Aneida Carondoletta, Ailton, and Lady Welles across six races with purses and weights noted. Other contenders include Juder Neath god Ferrand Cécillay, Bek Binns, Harkaway, Peter Pender, and El Dorado Black Heke among 108 to 117 pound entries.
A cryptic sports brief highlights Latona Keath Colons and a list of players including Auhmeade Jack Binns and Brice Rice as participants in a pool event titled Treasure El Dorado. It notes Maree Abe Seiwik and Lane Allen aiding the effort, with Howdy Howdy Belle Clem mentioned among others in a lively team lineup.
A historic ruling draws a distinction between betting and gambling and upholds the old system of bookmaker profit. The decision impacts metropolitan tracks and betting practices, noting no change to established wagering methods.
A New York Court of Appeals decision holds that pure oral bets do not constitute bookmaking under Hart Agnew style anti gambling statutes. The ruling affirms lower court discharge of Orlando Jones and Sol Lichtenstein, indictments in Kings County, and discusses the distinction between betting and gambling, the role of recording odds, and the statute’s focus on incidents with record or paraphernalia used by professional gamblers.
The Court of Appeals upholds legality of oral betting in the metropolitan race tracks. The decision, affirming a lower court win, preserves the existing system used since Hart Agnew era, with wagers spoken rather than recorded, and confirms bookmakers and bettors may continue under the current method.
George Washington University football continues hard week prep for Virginia Polytech, with key backfield depth, fresh talent ready to step in, and strong local interest as Capt Hodgson returns for first time since a prior City game. Virginia practice under rain, new players tested, signaling one of the season’s biggest battles at home.
Gallaudet outpaced Central High 41 to 0 in a Kendall yesterday scrimmage. Gallaudet showed a sharper offense with a 60 yard pass from Arras to Batiste for a touchdown and a solid ground game led by Wombton. Central’s only notable gain came on a 49 yard run after a punt return. The lineup lists Graven Fett and several others for Central and Gallaudet with a strong forward passing display throughout the game.
The National Association of Minor Leagues opened its annual meeting with routine business and the approval of admitting the California State League to Class B. Secretary Farrell reported rapid gains with 37 leagues now members and detailed draft and arbitration activities. The board also outlined distribution of draft monetary claims and tightened terms for future player movements.
Freddie Welsh becomes England lightweight champion after defeating Nilson ipneral on points in London and receives a diamond belt from the National Sporting Club. He announces coming to America to force a Nelson world lightweight title fight, offering a 5000 dollar forfeit and challenging Nelson to a two round or finish bout at 188 pounds.
Pittsburg officials consider trading four players including Abstain Hyatt and Leever or Philippe to obtain a first baseman Ronetels. Bresnahan from St Louis eyes the package with cash, while Dreyfuss and Clarke weigh the deal as a possible nothing outcome.
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