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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
16
Georgetown and Virginia prepare for the annual gridiron battle with a record crowd expected. Both teams are confident, Virginia favored 2 to 1 in bets, and student parades are planned. Key players Yancey and Stanton feature in hopes of stopping the opponent. Stonewall Jackson’s march and a parade preface today's grudge match.
Ashing players equal to Southerners and set for today contest. Georgetown backs McNulty Garrigan Agman poised to start. Blue and Gray line expected to halt Stanton and Yancey. Ward signal drill completed, alumni coaches pleased, large advance ticket sales. Virginia betting favors them with 2 to 1 on Virginia, 3 to 5 Georgetown scoreless.
In a hot afternoon clash at American League park VP I defeated George Washington 17 to 8. Hodgson sparked VPI with stellar punting and a 10 yard run by Legge set up scores while Crafts Hart and Morse contributed for the Hatchetites. Multiple turnovers and punting duels defined the second half as the Buff and Blue held on for the win.
The first year class at Georgetown Law held a smoker last evening at the Ading ton Hotel to socialize and rehearse songs and cheers for the university football squad ahead of a game with the University of Virginia. Several faculty members attended.
Manager Sommers announced GWU football team invited to attend Virginia versus Georgetown game at their expense after the solid showing against Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Hatchettes were defeated but coaches and supporters pleased with the effort ahead of Carlisle clash next week. Tickets available at Whites sporting goods store.
John Arthur Johnson dense. he became sole owner of two three story brick houses on a lot 80 by 164 feet in Chicago after a deed was filed. The house and lot cost 11004. plans include a rear garage for a fast car and space for four vehicles. His brother plans to move to Galveston Texas. his mother will join him in Chicago. Keane elected president of Business High School section of Basketball League. fourteen managers voted. Freparatory school games to be arranged by Rader and Dr Hudson.
New Haven crowds flood town for the big football game with Yale a 3 to 2 favorite. Weather, ticket shortages, and speculation color the scene. Capt Coy’s status looms, Curtiss arrives as ticket center, and Princeton players regroup for the trip from Farmington.
Directum, a renowned trotter trained by M. W Savage, died Thursday at Savage Mian from blood poisoning. The year old horse, aged 12, had set two world records for yearling trotters in 1893 at Nashville. Savage purchased Directum in 18.5 for 04.
Sporting comment notes potential record betting on the forthcoming Jeffries Johnson bout with odds near even. Johnson’s current form and a possible return to peak condition could shift public confidence, while Jeffries seeks early wagers before training gains are proven. The piece also covers Heydler’s reelection prospects, Johnson’s appeal on the coast, and lineup thoughts for major league positions.
The national board of arbitration finished its session, adjourned to meet again in July in New York City, and issued decisions on multiple cases. Key actions include admitting the Cactus League of Texas, approving several player sale and pennant cases, and scheduling further work for Secretary Farrell including the calendar and future arrangements.
Alston of the Matchetlies is in George Washington Hospital after a kidney blow from a tackle during yesterday's game with Virginia Polytechnic Institiute. He walked to the dressing room, collapsed later, and was hospitalized overnight. doctors expect a short stay.
Fragmented OCR lists scores and players from multiple leagues and districts, including Navy, Columbia, Arlington, and Brightwood. It catalogs totals for teams and individuals with partial names and numbers, reflecting a busy game day sheet across schools and clubs.
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