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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1909

Page

46

Central High Cancels Football Date With Quaker City Opponent

Central High School cancels its November football game against the Philadelphia Quaker City team after concerns over heavier opponents. Coach Hecox has been in touch with Philadelphia officials. plans to reschedule may be possible, with discussions tied to safety and past fatalities in the series.

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Catholic University Triumph Over Pekington Football Team

Catholic University defeats Pekington in a hard fought game with sensational runs and standout plays. Star back Kendatt and fullback Julia lead a strong ground game as the crowd cheers and the defense holds firm against late rallies.

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Harvard Ticket Drive Narrows Nov Tickets For Yale Battle

Forty thousand fans seek Harvard football tickets as Yale game approaches. Students near the stadium report long lines and heat in the afternoon sun while the university gates opened at 1 pm. Ticket sales are brisk for the November confrontation with limited seating at the stadium.

Navy May Not Compete In Hudson Boat Races

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

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Debating Jeffries Johnson bout cites material and motive

Sporting writer J Ed Gaililo analyzes the Jeffries Johnson discussions noting that no side shows sincere bluffing and that profits depend on material quality. He compares football baseball and Georgetown Georgetown material shifts and describes Cubs Anson and Murphy maneuvers plus a proposed 5 meter class yacht race cup announced by William H Childs and the Atlantic Yacht Club.

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Automobile World Notes of 1910s Car Topics and People

In the Automobile World column several topics emerge. The Oyeland Sates Company reports seven days of local activity unloading five carloads including roadsters and towing cars sold to purchasers. The Wilson Company notes the purchase of a Woods electric Brougham for Mr H Randal. A Rambler magazine piece discusses starting crank safety with methods to prevent backfire and hand injury. Bruce Ford explains oxide battery operation at a joint Chamber of Commerce and Potomac Electric Power Company lecture, shown with many slides. Congressman Albert Dawson, traveling with family in a 1910 4-cylinder Reo, touted a 1000 mile ten day trip from Preston Iowa to Washington discussing road conditions. Lester D Moore Jr of Fora agency ships the 1910 Reo touring car to arrive today.

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Central High School Beats Western in High School Contests

Central High School defeated Western 6 to 0 at National League park in the fifth series game, led by captain Hamilton Reuter and Stack with strong plunges and steady line play. Western struggled with penalties and fumbles as Central’s defense clamped down in the second half, earning second place in the series and ending Western’s hopes of contesting the title.

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Corrigan Turfman Faces Bankruptcy Court Action

Ed Corrigan a famed turf figure seeks relief in federal court bankruptcy filing listing assets of 170 and debts of 1800. Creditors include John W Gates Whitney National Bank Anta Ryan and Pat Dunne with interests spread across New York Cincinnati Chicago Lexington and New Orleans. The filing notes no real estate and mentions sales of his breeding farm to meet debt demands.

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Weather dampens Latonia races with surprises and delays

Unseasonable rain at Latonia dampened the track and reduced fields as bettors faced shifts in prices. Center Shot narrowly beat Prince Gal in a seven furlong handicap while G. Miller’s Good Race made a polished debut. Red Walker's horses took one win and two seconds amid gusty, wet conditions.

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Racing Entries At Latonia Include Notable Entrants

Racing list for Latonia features multiple entries such as Ferrand Ceciillan Withel WW Unenda Adder Suigard Night Mist and Ashmeate Belle Clem Juaith Page Meedemprass with several others noted in the card. The lineup includes Tanikiage fit, Bryce and Pintamevial Be Dowale among the entries, indicating a full day of race action.

Comiskey Signs Semipro Catcher Art Kruger

President Comiskey of the White Sox announces the signing of Art Kruger known as Graben Kruger. Kruger rose from Chicago prairies and semipro action with the Anson Colts, gaining acclaim as a strong catcher. He also dabbles in singing and bank work amid baseball duties.

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Murphy is for Anson in National League race

Special to The Washington Post Chicago November 16 President Charles Murphy of the Chicago National League club backs Adrian C Anson for NL president if an election is feasible. Murphy cites Anson’s 27 years of service and says the league owes him a tribute by elevating him, though Brush’s view remains uncertain. He argues the president should serve a term of years, not one year at a time, and hopes the NL can unite on a suitable candidate without outside help.

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Dunn Buys Baltimore Club in 1908 Sale Deal

Wilbert Robinson is linked to a Baltimore Eastern League club sale to Edward Tanion, with Jack Dunn stating he bought the team with his own money. The transaction ends a months long negotiation, transferring the Baltimore Baseball and Exhibition Company and the Eastern League franchise to Dunn, who has served as manager and second baseman. Hanlon remains involved through negotiations and attorney Knapp joins as director.

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Washington School Beats Second Team 41 to 3

Washington School easily defeated the Business High School second team 41 to 3 on their field yesterday. Wilkins starred with nine baskets and three free throws, while Sargent and the Lockwood brothers contributed strong 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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Greens Fork resident dies on 100th birthday

Joni Fletcher Medaris of Greens Fork Indiana dies at end of 100th birthday celebration after collapsing earlier the same day. Medaris lived in Greens Fork his entire life, with the town turning out to honor him for a century. Born in Greens Fork, he spent eighty eight years in Wayne County and was beloved by local families.

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Bomb injures empty Cretan chamber in thwarted government bid

A dynamite blast shook the hall of the Cretan chamber of deputies as a planned attack aimed to disrupt a meeting. The building was unoccupied and damage minimal. The act is attributed to an annexationist group seeking to hinder the formation of a new government replacing the provisions administration.

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Stevens sues Mme Steinheil over damages and murder case

The American press reports Mme Steinheil and Burlingham facing a $4,000 damage suit for alleged complicity in a husband and stepmother murder. Names include Thomas Gregory, Palashi Ya, and Crescent Athletic Club noted in the same page item.

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