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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1909

Page

24

Central High cancels football date with Philadelphia clash

Central High announces the November 26 game with Philadelphia’s Quaker City team has been canceled due to safety concerns against heavier opponents. Coach Hecox reports ongoing talks with Philadelphia teams while players’ welfare remains the priority.

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Catholic University Triumph Over Local Team in Hard-Fought Contest

In a tense gridiron crack of the week, Catholic University edged Pekington 19 to 1 as star back or passes and sensational runs electrified the crowd. Kendat and Carpenter provided standout ground work while Kendat’s tackles and quick end runs kept the defense on edge. the Brooklandites fought hard but fell just short in a game noted for strong team play and dramatic late moments.

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Tickets for Yale Harvard game on Nov 1 at 1 pm

Readable fragments describe sales and ticket distribution for a Yale Harvard game. Mentions tickets, byea cards, and seating capacity around 4090. Lacks clear names or dates beyond November.

Navy May Not Compete In Hudson Races Next Year

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 Match Prospects and Baseball Reforms

Sporting columnist discusses potential Jeffries Johnson bout as a frame and stresses public interest depends on honest effort. He argues Johnson must prove real class beyond past titles, cites Georgetown and others, and notes baseball’s need for standardized pitcher victory credits. Also reports Childs announces Atlantic Yacht Club to fund a 5 meter class series with a London Field prize.

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Automobile World Notes on Cranking Safety and Lectures

An automobile world roundup reports on local dealer activity with five carloads of roadsters and towed cars delivered to buyers. It highlights a safety discussion from Rambler magazine on starting crank methods, favoring upward pulls and a slipped grip to prevent back fire. Bruce Ford’s Exide Battery lecture at the Chamber of Commerce covers oxide battery operation with slides and open discussion. Congressman Albert Dawson, the Washington standout, tours in a 1910 four cylinder Reo en route to Preston, Iowa, and Clinton, with road notes and progress toward his factory shipment.

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Central High School Victorious Over Western in Landmark Victory

Central High School defeated Western 6 to 0 at National League park in the biggest crowd of the series. Capt Hamilton Reuter and Stack starred with strong plunges and line plunges setting up the score in the second half. Western’s Garner and Guy led efforts but fumbled late and could not overcome Central’s solid defense and steady offense.

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Turfinman Ed Corrigan Goes Bankrupt in Federal Court

Lexington Nov 3 Edward Corrigan turf figure seeks relief in bankruptcy court amid debts totaling about 17 000 assets 13 000 against creditors including John W Gates Whitney National Bank Anta Ryan and Pat Dunne The filing notes no real estate and lists multiple creditors across New York Chicago Cincinnati and other cities Corrigan previously refused an offered settlement of 1 000 000 for racing interests and recently sold breeding farm and stable to meet creditors demands.

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Weather marred Latonia horse racing afternoon

Unseasonable rain at Latonia disrupted an otherwise strong program. Center Shot and Prince Gal led a seven furlong handicap before G. Odom's Prince Gal faded and Center Shot prevailed with Heine Green close behind. Red Walker’s horses claimed one victory and two seconds as GM Miller dominated juveniles and Anne McGee upset a favorite in the opener.

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Racing Entries at Latonia Stage Fast Day

Racing entries listed for Latonia with horses including Well Today Ferrand Ceciillan Withel WW Unenda Adder Suigard Night Mist Gol Ashmeate Belle Clem Juaith Page Meedemprass Timpeate Tanikiage Bryce Berk Ashmond Pintamevial Dowale at closing odds and post times not provided.

Sign Semipro Catcher Art Kruger Joins White Sox

President Comiskey signs Art Kruger, semipro catcher known as Graben Kruger from Anson Colts Chicago prairie product. Kruger, a bell player in summer leagues, also works at a Chicago bank and fronts singing $1,000 bills around town as part of his varied career.

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Murphy Endorses Anson for National League President

Special to The Washington Post Chicago November 16 Charles Murphy of the Chicago National League club voiced support for Adrian C Anson as NL president if election space exists James A Wart declined to run Murphy said Anson’s 27 years of service warrants a league presidency Brush acknowledged Anson’s favor but would not fix odds for election Murphy argued the president should be chosen for a full term not a single year and the NL would unite on a suitable candidate without outside aid

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Dunn Buys Baltimore Club in Cash Deal

Baltimore Nov 16 The BaltimoreEastern 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 attorneys The Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Company owns the property The purchase price is not disclosed The transaction includes a lease of the baseball grounds for several years Hanlon transferred control and Dunn becomes a director alongside Wil lbert Robinson a catcher from the club when Baltimore was in the major leagues Dunn had managed Providence before coming to Baltimore.

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Washington School Handily Defeats Business High Second Team

Washington School crushed the Business High School second team 41 to 3 on the former’s field. Wilkins starred with nine baskets and three free throws, while Sargent and the Lockwood brothers contributed strong defense and scoring. Keane added two goals for the Washington squad.

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Greens Fork resident dies at 100 during birthday celebration

On November 16 at Greens Fork Indiana Joni Fletcher Medaris died after collapsing during a large 100th birthday party. The Greens Fork population crowded the event, honoring Medaris who had spent most of eight decades in the town.

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Bomb in Cretan Chamber Aimed at Blocking New Government

An explosion in the hall of the Cretan chamber of deputies damaged an empty room with minor effect. The act is attributed to the annexationists who sought to disrupt a meeting to form a new government replacing the provisional administration.

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American newspaper notes civil suit with Steinheil and murder links

Damages sought by Mme Steinheil against Burlingham for 4000 dollars amid a tangle with a journalistic figure once accused in her husband’s murder case. A separate report mentions Thomas Gregory receiving three years for the Keith murder after a quarrel over drink led to grievous assault. The Pilgrims of England defeated Crescent Athletic Club 6 to 1 in a Bay Ridge soccer match, as their U S tour concluded with a 4 6 record and four wins drawn.

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