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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1909
Page
14
Sporting commentary questions whether football’s fatal hazards can be curbed without eroding the game. The writer weighs substitutes, training intensity, and the pressure of school prestige, arguing for safer rules while preserving competitive spirit and student safety.
Five Wednesday matinee races at Auto ville include matchups Russell G versus Kushan in race one and Russell G versus Anshaw in race five with gate receipts and $x0 prize for each other race. Entries include Red Rod Alma Emorystone Linkwood May Che Bob Red Bell Cora Wiggins Trixy Jixia Country Box Beecraft Royal K Miss Kushan Arizona Sale Helen Autoville and more plus an exhibition by Dr WT Brown with Cleophus and Boscobel.
Idaho voices support big money to stage the Jeffries Johnson bout with a $400,000 purse and $10,000 per fighter plus a $75,000 to settle in England if reformers allow it. Gov Brady’s stance splits opinion as Salt Lake City backers offer $100,000 while Hugh McIntosh in Sydney pledges $1,000 in real money for an England settlement. Other racing and jockey news tied to German turf success and Juarez El Paso track plans appear amid the betting fever.
The Carroll Institute basketball squad, beaten by MCoA in the Washington Basketball League, seeks a quick stride this week. Manager Beaufacy plans a robust schedule with York Tome Institute, Central YMCA Baltimore, and Maryland teams, while several veterans and new talents like J J Crogan Kelcher and J A Giovannon join the roster.
New York November 14 An American Amateur track record chase at Celtic Park saw James Clark of the Xavier AA win the 2 mile event in 13 85 85 good for a new mark while James Crowley of the Irish American AC set a leading 41 12 miles time and held a strong pace until mile 17. Crowley then slowed and Clark surged to new mile marks. Also announced was the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden for the week of December 5 with 15 to 20 teams expected. In boxing, Wolgast of California stopped Henri Plets France in the second round at the West Side Athletic Club.
The Fish and Game Protective Association plans a meeting to push canal and river restoration along the Potomac to boost bass and other sport fish. Officials warn water pollution and low flows threaten fisheries while urging cooperation among hunters and anglers for cleaner shores and better fishing grounds.
Legendary fighter Jim Jeffries reflects on his training and stage routines as he eyes a return to boxing to defend the world heavyweight title. He discusses conditioning, past battles with Fitzsimmons, and the possibility of facing Jack Johnson, while noting his age and efforts to improve before any planned match. Tigers Blank Almendares 4-0 in Havana game.
Dr Miles Anti-Pam Pulls are praised for quieting nerve irritation without stomach upset. A Cleveland resident reports rapid relief after using one or two pills, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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