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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

24

Heydler Silent On National League Election Fight

National League president John A Herdler visits the city, declining to discuss politics. He defers to club owners to pick the league’s next president at a New York meeting next month and avoids endorsing any candidate or policy.

John A. Herdler Naonal League Hegar Herdler National League Hanes New York Evan Frontier Varn Hodis Sas Clur Taucle Bie Feet Mae Chicago Igs Sime Ghenton Heydler

Murphy scheme fuels National League leadership fight

The story from New York outlines Mon 4 Frnsi and Ebbetts among owners backing Ward and Esler as a slate against Heydler. Herman, Dreyfuss, and Boston back Heydler’s reelection, while Murphy and Ward supporters seek change. C Webb Murphy allies differ on voting for Heydler. Webb cites past printing work as objection.

Peoun New York Mon 4 Frnsi Ebbetts Tuum Leagwa Elit Probr Wiah Fur Jane Montgomery’ Ward Psp Eee Esler Ward New York Giants Sae Eheim Ruger Elerrmann Petal Compunsatan Teydet Rams Missouri Heydler Herrman National League Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg Redland Boston Philadelphia Quakers Herrmann Dreyfuss C. Webb Murphy Agaii Hoyd‘ier John Montgomery Ward New York Gants Garry Murphy Ward Ebbets Brooklyns Bras Robinson St Louis C. Webb Murphys Budaest Wellington Ohi Webb Imust

Automobile World reports Oldsmobile sale and Indian motorcycle van

An Automobile World report states W. M. Mitchell will purchase a Oldsmobile from Thorntons and West Holteman, while a Virginia shipment notes the sale and a January motorcycle van for delivery support to large teams. The piece mentions recognition of monthly delivery and work support, with unclear references to Indians and vehicles.

Urey Ang

Racial Latonia racing yields upsets and tight finishes

At Latonia Colonel Cloolonel Ohio race program produced surprise results as short fields limited crowding. Favorite Royal Report fell to Hatchiecoon and Long Hand in the opener while Patriot narrowly beat Crofs lores. Benny Bard held off rivals in the final dash as jockeys Reilly and Kohn disputed the second race. Earle Rogere, McGee, and McIntyre figures plus mentions of Gite Victory and Justine provide the Meet's notable names.

Washington Post Cloolonel Ohio Latonia Fleida Royal Report Justine Hi. G. Hedwell Cobra Mettee Gal Sugseg Patriot Crofslores McGee Manfwea Cassogwary Deuce Reilly Kohn Thomas Calhoun Benny Bard Hirst Hatelie Coon Faturtign Tos Evan Tome Hand Koba Viet” Glenn Berenatie Amd Renenes Loven Ana i Bon Monit Metsaliy Tigi Kiedy Rove Alto Sanne Palo Id Giegan Linden Kwoudy Ramsey Powe Austin Sturte Berthetles Worden Rage Gelling Mallee Bul Rogers Dia Tsae Gana Moe Earle Hotee Muck How Wedgewood Jim Wsing Ermannm Hewsey Pat Sharp

Outsiders win three races at Royal Report meet

Upsets appear in the first half of the program as Bedwell colors finally carry a victor. Wille favorites win two purses while Benny Bard takes his sixth race of the meet.

Wille Bedwell Collors Benny Bard

Tigers Defeated In Eleven Inning Cuban Baseball Tale

Havana November eighteenth reports Almendares pitcher Fedrosz holding Detroit to one hit through nine allowing an inherited error and a seventh inning run. McIntyre scored on a miscue after a grounder that was thrown over the fence. Laulelt pitched well yet lost in the eleventh on a bases loaded squeeze. Hopke excelled at short with eleven of twelve chances.

Havana Fedrosz O Negra Pitoner Almendares Detroit Im Ermar McIntyre Frit Baxe Laulelt Flrat Renner Hopke Bush Scarai i Onaogoiansonedk Lopace Goo Catterton Lallealt Schmidt Pedra Geughles

Certified Checks and Bids in Jeffries Jolson Fight

Morphy reports that only one offer of many from promoters includes the required certified check of 3500, with a December 1 deadline. Offers lacking backing funds will be tossed, tilting the decision toward Gleason Coffroth backed bidders. Jeffries Jolson talks acknowledge San Francisco promoters’ knowhow to sell the bout.

Ayedad Warmington Post New York Rod Maurphy Murphy Jeffries Jolson Gleason Coffroth Francisco Papista

Murphy invites fans to help improve Chicago baseball

Chicago president Murphy proposes a formal school of correspondence to uplift baseball and remodel rules. He favors extending the National League season and allowing enthusiasts to submit appeals for review before a proposed New York meeting.

Chicago Murphy New York

White Not a Cripple in Rutgers Game Injury

New York reports that Mordham University star football player White sustained injuries in the game last Saturday with Rensselaer. University authorities declare the claim of a crippling injury without foundation. White’s sprained ankle was minor, and he is hoped to be ready for the upcoming game with the Julys Crows.

New York White Mordham — University Rensselaer Ife Tssal Ithaca Seagrave Thuy Robb Pennsylvania Owen Cornell Capt Tydeman Pfeiffer O'Rourke Wood

Todays Racing Entries Informal Meeting Notes

Racing entries listed with multiple horses and odds in a chaotic OCR readout. Names include Cambroune Olivia Mickle Jace eb Cantzel Jon Hamilton Severfel Escotcheon Dr Downie Mozart Cassowary Polar Story Mivol Cal EL Dorado Thief race Autumn Ross and by Gal Duquesne Kite Tees Ormonan Nimbus Titth Tace Pal end Patrician Cle Hayes Pieotall Ioin Holland Lady Esther Orange Hackhem Murale Aigot Mala Nalitant among others.

Jacc Belllog Cambroune Aue Tientey Olivia Mickle Dizte Gum Princess Horse Robert Cooper Cal EL Dorado Autumn Ross Gal Cach Duquesne Kite Tom Heyward Treemarke Martin Dayto Nimbus Pal End Patrician Cle Hayes Pieotall Ioin Holland Lady Esther Orage Hackhem Murale Aigot Mala Nalitant

Tristate Basketball Langue Formed In Maryland

Representatives of Cumberland Valley tri state basketball league, including clubs at Martinsburg and Frederick, met in Hagerstown and elected A. L. Sharter as manager. A 19 game schedule was proposed from November 24 to January 7 across warlong towns. Also noted: Wesleyan football captain Carl Howard Mitchell, of Portland, Missouri, elected for next year at Middletown, Connecticut.

Tristate Hagerstown Cumberland Valley Tri Clibe Martinsburg Frederick Chambersburg Waynesboro A. L. Sharter Ghd Mitchell Wesleyan Middletown Conn Carl Howard Mitchell Portland Wesleyan University Mitchell

Baseball Sport Talk and League Troubles Centered on Murphy

Sporting commentator criticizes Chubby Charles Murphy for insincere invitations to fans and suggests focusing on meaningful improvements. The piece calls Georgetown to trial soccer to reduce football injuries and weighs the impact of sign-stealing scandals on the National and American Leagues, warning of broader damage to baseball’s reputation and governance.

Yale Favored In Boston Odds 10 to 7 In Barvard Yale Game

Special to The Washington Post Boston March 13 Betting on the Harvard Yale game has drawn little money so far with Yale the favorite at odds of 10 to 7 Harvard students absent from the action. A Washington Street hotel took bets of 1009 to 70 and brokers offered 10 000 at 10 to 7 but few accepted. A Harvard backer laid 1000 against Yale scoring while others wagered small sums on Yale. Prevailing odds expected near 4 to 1 against Harvard.

Yale Boston Washington Post Masa Harvard Washington Street The Stock Exchange New York

Rival Harvard Yale gridiron week hints at tense showdown

Cambridge mass November 4 Harvard and Yale football crews rest after hard practice ahead of next Saturdays showdown. Yale travels from New Haven to Woodlands Park Motel while Harvard blesses the crowd with a spirited send off. Coaches and players assess injuries as rules committees ponder safety measures.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Yate Sesta Heston Humra Norfolk Meduisid Yale New Haven Woodland Park St .Auburndale Vic Fafternoon Ughts Bodes Fish College Lew Impers Capt. Fish Saturdas Ine Saturiday Segertheless Feh Fale

P B Overcoats in Washington Wear Distinct Pew Weaves

The notice promotes P B overcoats as metropolitan style pew weaves offered in Washington exclusively. Prices listed are 20, 25 and 30 dollars, emphasizing the distinct fabric and upscale presentation for the season.

Washington

Foot Outfitters Opens At Ninth and the Avenue

A new retail store named Foot Outfitters debuts at the corner of Ninth Street and the Avenue, offering casual and work footwear selections for men and women. The opening includes in-store discounts and signage highlighting comfortable, durable shoes.

WOULD MARRY MRS. BELMONT

A Western man proposes marriage to Mrs. O. H. Belmont in a letter sent from suffrage headquarters. The writer praises Mrs. Belmont's influence and money, claiming a union could rapidly advance woman suffrage. Mrs. Belmont has not replied.

Mrs. Belmont Washington Post New York Fifth Avenue O. H.P. Belmont Harper Pres Bureau

Higher Pay for Federal Judges in Coming Congress

New York November 12 a bill to raise all federal judge salaries from 12 500 to 17 500 for the Supreme Court and from 4 000 to 4 000 for circuit court and from 8 000 to 9 000 for district court will be introduced in the next Congress. A tax payers committee led by John J Spooner Charles Littlefield and Henry W Taft backs the increase arguing judges are underpaid compared with lawmakers and donate much of their time.

Congress New York RRO John J. Spooner Charles Littlefield Henry W. Taft Supreme Court United States Circuit Court United States District Court

At the Hotels

A fragmented hotel listing across cities including Chicago Philadelphia New York and California shows many traveling individuals and couples with initials and surnames. The dense OCR reads as a social directory noting dozens of names and towns, but details are incomplete.

New York Schools Abolish Football After Board Action

The New York board of superintendents recommended abolishing football in public schools, a sweeping move likely to affect many institutions. Board of Education members supported suspending the high school football schedule for the year, with calls to end the sport nationwide.

A. T. Start Board of Principals Capt. Oxter Ewen W. D. Hoover Board of Education Mr. Hoover Robert H. Terrell New York New York Public Schools William J. Maxwell C.ty

LAW AGAINST FOOTBALL INSPIRES WIDE DEBATE IN DC

A New York editorial urges classifying football with prize fighting and seeks a national study. It questions if football builds character or harms health, citing deaths at Annapolis and West Point. University presidents and lawmakers are urged to ban or rigorously study the sport.

Jewelry trunk worth 35000 goes missing in New York

Frank Milhening of J Millhening Co Chicago chased a lost trunk at Herald Square Hotel containing 25000 worth of jewels. A taxi crew briefly turned the trunk over to a man and a woman who fled without paying fare. Three hours later the trunk and jewels were found safe.

New York Frank Milhening J. Millhening Co Chicago Herald Square Wateh Mithering Milhering

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