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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
16
Reports say Hatevotites in excellent condition for the game with strong breaking field running and speed. Washington University to field the lightest practice, receivers and ends to be tested. Weather and crowd conditions noted as factors as teams prepare for the matchup.
Sporting Comment discusses how long term dedication by owners like Barney Dreyfuss Comiskey John T Brush and Walter Johnson's contract terms shape baseball. It argues clubs need year round attention not idle off seasons and warns players against risky outside earnings that could shorten major league careers.
The Motor Sales Company lists 1919 Moon cars in stock, offering a five passenger roadster at 1500 dollars and a seven passenger touring car at 300 dollars. Hulck Motor Company secures agency for a 1910 Welch touring car in the territory. John J Fister and Mr and Mrs H I Achnolder report a rough Benedick run in the Mora 40 with steady speed and a bad road condition. The piece discusses magneto ignition and notes only about five percent of 244 US cars over 1800 dollars used magneto regularly without extra charge.
Timmy Callahan arrives in the city to arrange Jim Jeffries tour and will stay several days after attending a wrestling match at Ot ton Square Garden. News notes Jack Doyle a former player reelected president as the American Association of Trotting Horse Breeders discusses national championship plans and a three-race East Central West series with finals in Boston Indianapolis and San Francisco. Delaware gains membership as the association backs a national championship plan with stakes around 2000 dollars.
Famous referee Prisco departs for New York seeking a forfeit offer and permits, claiming he can top Coffroth. In San Primo a 20 to 1 shot wins Latoma as officials act quickly. Afternoon brings several hard bumps and only two favorites prevail.
In Latonia Ky a lowly outsider Son Primo defied odds in the main event as bettors poured in, prompting officials to suspend jockey McIntyre after the finish amid a chaotic selling race. Olivia Mickle and Belle Clem won minor dashes while forecasts and betting fed on a wind swept afternoon with a cold track and unsettled crowds.
A scraped archive shows a dense race listing with names like McIntyre Kennedy Hayward and Martiny, detailing purses, distances, and horse entries. The piece reads like a modern race program with fragmented results, odds, handlers, and multiple race descriptions across miles and furlongs.
Georgetown University hosts a Thanksgiving Eve soccer match tomorrow at 3 30 p m with Capt Herlihy leading a squad featuring Mahoney, Jeremiah Herlihy, Curtin, Flynn, Joyce, and Curtin against Capt Conlon’s team including Kellagher, Reidy, Walsh, Burke, Doran, and more as alumni promise strong support for the rare college grounds showdown amid football fatigue. Cy Cummings offered to fill any vacancies if needed.
Georgetown Preps defeated Business High Reserves 65 to 6 in a Ryan Gym practice game. Key performers included Murphy Loehi Trumbull, with Trumbull scoring many goals and Murphy aiding team play. Lower linemen McGhan Keane also contributed, as did Lane Nash and others.
At Georgetown yesterday afternoon Cap Daly was elected manager of the reserve team and Skip Wymard named captain of the basketball second quint. Jack Kingsley was chosen captain of the second team with plans to stage a fall candidate tryout. The effort aims to boost interclass play with strong prospects, led by Pollen Cogan Walsh Wymard Sitterding Dilkes Brenna and others, alongside Joyce coaching.
An old newspaper ad extols Ayer's Pills as the best liver pills with emphasis on constipation and liver inactivity. It notes the product has been sold for over 60 years and urges readers to consult their doctor.
A chaotic Grand Central Palace wrestling match ended with Bat Connolly and Gene Kelly disqualified after a wild slugfest that drew blood and prompted police and a precinct captain to threaten stoppage. Referee Tom Jenkins ruled both men at fault. The chaotic bout led to a brief offer of a follow up match, while racing and ownership news involving Edward Hanlon and others filled the rest of the page.
James P. Dey of Syracuse University today expressed opposition to football in its present form. He questioned whether the sport is too dangerous and urged possible reform to make it a test of brain rather than sheer muscle. The note references student protests and mentions Dartmouth runners and track team developments.
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