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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
24
In Oakland police busted a bookmaker named E T Mart and a clerk Charlee Brown linked to illegal betting under Otto-Walker law. The case centers on police actions and bond details while Georgetown’s soccer coach weighs in on the game implications.
A chaotic recap lists Latonia winners including Lonnie Bell and Selwick with multiple horses totaling results across a crowded program. Names such as Mcintyre McGee and Mcintyre’s entries appear amid race notes and sparse, unclear final times and placings.
In a rare sporting column J E Grillo reflects on the Boston Americans racing pennant, the loss of Cy Young and Lou Criger, a suspected tipping bureau in New York, and how pitching weaknesses shaped the season. He weighs the Jeffries Johnson boxing scene and football’s evolving rules amid public sentiment and recent fatalities.
Idaho sailors of the United States battleship Idaho won the Navy Yard championship by beating the Mississippi battleship team 89 to 10. The victory advances them to Norfolk for the national Navy championship. Earlier wins include a 12 to 0 defeat of Kansas and a win over Georgia.
The piece discusses the TPF Street Company’s new two model car with an 86 inch wheelbase, 20 horsepower engine, and a three quarter mile record at San Antonio Texas. It highlights fuel economy contests and touring trends, including Americans and English visitors to France spending extensively on motor trips.
Thomas B Williams, ex Caledonian player, urges Georgetown students to embrace soccer after Thanksgiving. He claims soccer offers all football's advantages with fewer dangers, greater stamina and speed demands, and a more open, spectacular game. He contrasts rules, strategy, and player autonomy, arguing soccer provides equal or greater spectacle and fitness without mass plays or charging.
New York Navy 22 disqualified both grapplers after repeated warnings by Referee Tom Jenkins. Pollen interference and unresolved desire to continue led to an inglorious end at the Grand Central Palace. The bout was halted as officials stepped in to stop the match.
Entries list for six races detailing horses and weights across sprints and a handicap. Notable names include Orphan Lad Night Mist Polar Skar and Margaret 105 in the fifth race, with multiple entrants per event and weights ranging from 97 to 116.
Mike Denlin, former New York Giants outfielder, says he left baseball for theater. He claims Felix Isman of Philadelphia offered him 90000 dollars to manage the Phillies next year, but he declined the offer.
A Washington Post special from St Louis dated November 22 describes an ongoing feud between George Browne of the Cubs and Artie Hofman of the Nationals. Hofman recalls a dramatic on field collision with Browne, blaming Browne for a rough play that left him briefly unconscious. Hofman hints Browne could face retaliation if traded to a National League club.
Nova Ty Cobb, Detroit outfielder, was fined 100 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery following a fight with George Stanfield, a Cleveland night watchman. The incident occurred during the Detroit team's visit to Cleveland. Cobb faced charges of intent to wound but avoided trial by pleading guilty to the lesser assault charge.
Baltimore watcher tinus Plerando, a 26 year race follower, scored the day’s biggest win by betting between 8000 and 10000 on Bonnie Kelso in Latonia’s fourth race. He tipped friends in Syracuse and Baltimore, then drew all his money and rode a Baltimore taxicab home.
An American owned bay colt named Howard, two years old and by Oda fellow Nimoula, died in Mexico while imported for the 390 derby. He was owned by a Mexico City banker and valued at $10,000. The event drew strong betting interest as future book quotat ions were released.
Fragmented text shows Yale captain Hutchinson and Pennsylvanian Coyge Fale among leading scorers with seven touchdowns before a Cornell game. Other players from Princeton, Dartmouth, Harvard, and Cornell credited with multiple TDs in a season summary, amid scattered names and mismatched phrases.
Expect great struggle as Army and Navy prepare for a Thanksgiving football clash. Holt's lineup features veterans from West Point era including Rockwell Sultan and Atkisson, who coach the team alongside players from past years. A cup from The Post will be awarded to the winner.
Georgetown starts its season Saturday night at old Fellows Stall by hosting Baltimore Medical College. A new feature will debut after the game with a varsity change. Admission for a couple is 75 cents, single 50 cents, hat box fee included. Georgetown lists ten strong players led by captain Him Colliflower and teammates George Colliflower Fred Rice Sehlesner Goggin Lexes Monarch Gib son Spenet and McLaren.
Cornell football team holds signal practice at Jum ea Armory as it prepares for the Pennsylvania clash. Twenty five players will leave tomorrow with several stars doubtful for Thursday’s game while others are not yet in top condition. Sutton Beats Demarest In Open World Billiards Series at Bullards in New York City, 59 to 20. John J McGraw served as referee.
The text notes a proposed substitute sport amid rising football deaths and injuries, mentioning divisions and a Georgetown field event. It references a vote to keep the Carolina League intact and notes Raleigh’s pending decision on staying, with salary status unchanged.
Yale's football receipts for the season total about 8000 dollars with Yale's share from Harvard around 4000, Princeton 2100, Brown 000 and minor games about 400. Howard Jones returns to Syracuse to aid the Orangemen.
Four presidents from Chicago Minnesota Wisconsin and Nebraska called for rapid revision of football rules to curb brutality. They argue the sport endangers players as injuries mount from scrimmages. In Morton Grove a cap Bimkhan fractured his nose and other players suffered injuries in a fierce scrimmage.
Andrew Bryson Taylor 35 years old of Washington DC died after a car collision on the Ikenelt Turnpike near Greenville Delaware. William Maxwell Moore 40 of Washington DC was seriously injured. Taylor, connected with Brylgan Steel Casting, tried to avoid an oncoming car as the steering failed. The other vehicle fled the scene. Taylor's body to be brought to Washington. funeral expected tomorrow. sister Annette Taylor to attend.
Investigators report Gov Hughes commission found Superintendent Farrell brutalizing boys at the Brooklyn disciplinary training school. He called punishments the Star Spangled Hammer, beating with canes and leather straps, causing bruises and blood. House mother Anna Hutchinson blamed. evidence shows drinking and leaving the institution with outings, neglect of milk, and risky fire exposure.
Bishop Alpien W Wilson of Batt More presides over the North Carolina Methodist conference in Raleigh as the Rev Dron Ivey Hustoran takes part. Dr Westray Battle of Shewlle yesterday becomes surgeon general of North Carolina Katwnal Guard, succeeding Young who retires as Agriculture Commissioner Graham attends the conference. The speaker notes he has not seen cotton bales gathered between Wickshing and P dagh.
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