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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1909

Page

16

Central High Cancels Football Date With Philadelphia Opponents

Central High announces the cancellation of its November football game against Philadelphia’s Central High due to safety concerns against heavier opponents. Officials cite risk of injuries, past fatalities in the series, and ongoing talks with Philadelphia teams to possibly reschedule.

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Catholic University Triumph Over Pekington in Gridiron Clash

Sensational football game as Catholic University defeats Pekington in a dramatic late rally. Star player Kingry and standout fullback Kendatt spark fast runs and hard ground gains amid crowd excitement. Despite Pekington’s pushes, Catholic University maintains edge with consistent line play and decisive scores.

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Lidar Mass football ticket sale prompts confusion

Confusing OCR text mentions ticketing for a November Yale event with seats at 4090 capacity and concerns over ticket distribution. References a Saturday 1 pm time and various partially legible names and numbers. Details are unclear due to garbled source text.

Navy may not compete in intercollegiate boat races

Annapolly Md Nov the Navy will not be represented in the intercollegiate boat races on the Hudson next year. If the recommendation of the executive committee of the Navy Athletic Association to Supt Bowyer of the Naval Academy is approved a settlement is confidently expected.

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Sporting Comment on Jeffries Johnson Match Feasibility

J Ed Gaililo discusses the Jeffries Johnson negotiations and the role of material and credibility in boxing and other sports. He notes Jeffries appears sincere, Johnson’s claim to supremacy needs proving, and broader parallels in baseball football and management rely on quality material and evidence before decisive action.

Automobile News From The Last Week In Oyeland

A summary of recent automobile activity notes five carloads of roadsters and tow vehicles sold to buyers, the Wilson Company reporting a Woods electric Brougham sale to Mr H Randall, and discussions on safe starting crank techniques. Bruce Ford spoke on Exide Battery operation in an electric vehicle lecture co hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Potomac Electric Power Company, with slides and open discussion. Congressman Albert Dawson tours in a 1910 Reo, detailing a 1000 mile outing in ten days from Preston Iowa to Harrisburg. A 1910 4-cylinder Reo was shipped to the Frora agent for delivery today.

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Central High School Wins West Side Classic 6 to 0

Central Streeters edge Western High in a hard fought foray at National League park. Capt Hamilton Reuter and Stack star with steady plunges and key blocks as Central overcomes penalties and a late Western rally. A rough mid game scuffle and substitutions weaken Western while Central’s ground game dominates.

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Turfman Edward Corrigan Files Federal Bankruptcy

Ed Corrigan, famed Hawthorne ex-master, seeks relief from debts in a Lexington federal filing showing assets of 17000 and debts of 18000. Creditors include John W Gates 28000 and Whitney National Bank 11000. none of his assets real estate. notes from Chicago Cincinnati New York and other cities. If accept earlier offer of 1000000 for race track interests, debts might be settled. he sold his breeding farm and stable to meet creditors.

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Weather marred Latonia racing with surprise finishes

Rain dampened the Latonia track causing many withdrawals and a small field. Center Shot beat Prince Gal in a seven furlong handicap while G. Miller’s Good Race and Red Walker’s gallopers also earned placings amid a day of unexpected results and varied performances.

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Racing Entries At Latonia Reflect Busy Card

Todays card at Latonia lists numerosos entries including Ferrand Ceciillan Withel WW Unenda Adder Suigard Night Mist Gol Ashmeate Belle Clem Juaith Page Meedemprass Timpeate Tanikiage Bryce Berk at Ashmond Pintamevial Dowale at.

White Sox Sign Semipro Catcher Art Kruger

President Comiskey lands Art Kruger a catcher from the Chicago prairies known as Graben Kruger. Kruger rose through semipro ranks with the Anson Colts and drew praise for his fielding and hitting. He also works a second job and reportedly earned $1,000 in a bank singing gimmick, underscoring his versatile background.

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Murphy Endorses Anson For National League Presidency

Special to The Washington Post Chicago November 16 President Murphy of the Chicago National League club voiced support for Adrian C Anson as NL president if a chance to elect him exists He argued Ansons 27 years of service merits elevation and praised Brush but avoided predicting Ansons chances He urged a fixed term of years for the presidency and hinted the league could unite on a suitable candidate without outside help.

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Dunn Buys Baltimore Club in Cash Deal Return

Baltimore November 16 The Baltimore Eastern League baseball club was sold to pay Ty Edward Tanion to former manager Jack Dunn The deal ended after a long conference between Hanlon Dunn and their attorneys The Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Company holds title The property is the Eastern League club and franchise Hanlon the cantayle owner of the property Dunn has managed the club the past two seasons paying second base He says he bought for himself and paid with his own money The purchase price is withheld along with a lease of the grounds for several years Dunns attorney Charles J Knapp becomes a director as Wilbert Robinson well known catcher joins the club, historic in Baltimore baseball dating to major league days Hanlon secured control of the club in 1902 prior to coming to Baltimore Dunn was manager of Providence prior to this tenure.

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Washington School Beats Second Team 41 to 3

Washington School defeated the Business High School second team 41 to 3 on their field. Wilkins starred with nine baskets and three free throws, while Sargent and the Lockwood brothers contributed solid defense and scoring. Keane led the Rhode Island avenue lads with two goals and two free throws as Washington dominated throughout.

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Man Dies at Greens Fork Anniversary Party

A Greens Fork Indiana resident Joni Fletcher Medaris died on his 100th birthday after a collapse during a large community celebration. Medaris, a longtime Greens Fork figure, had lived in the town for many years and was celebrated by the local population during the party that marked his century milestone.

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Bomb in Cretan Chamber Sparks War Turmoil

A dynamite blast damaged an empty hall of the Cretan Chamber of Deputies as annexationists aim to disrupt the session and block formation of a new government replacing the Provisional Administration. No injuries reported. officials condemn the act.

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Legal and sports notes from a brittle page

Sues Mme Steinheil and others for damages in a tangle of murder allegations and trials. Thomas Gregory received a three year sentence for murder amid a drunken quarrel. Englah Soccer Team Pilgrims beat Crescent Athletic Club 6 to 1 in Bay Ridge, final USA trip results show 4 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw.

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