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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
46
Reported excellent condition for the upcoming clash as Hatevotites shines in broken field running and speed. Team shifts end position to boost offense while weather and crowd size threaten delays. forecasts hint at a hard fought game amid strong attendance and anxious fans.
Sporting Comment argues that baseball’s growth rests on devoted owners like Barney Dreyfuss and John T Brush who work year round. It cites Walter Johnson and Washington as examples and notes contracts overly restricting players may harm clubs and careers. Coffroth is contrasted as a patron of art, not a typical sports figure, illustrating varied interests behind baseball history.
The Motor Sales Company lists Moon cars for 1919 with a five passenger roadster at 1500 dollars and a seven passenger touring car at 300 dollars. Hulck Motor Company gains agency for a 1910 Welch touring car in this territory and John J Fister reports a bad road trip to Benedict. The piece argues magnetos as sole ignition on many U S cars, noting only about five percent used dual systems in 1998 sales totals.
Timmy Callahan arrives in the city to arrange Jim Jeffries tour dates and will stay several days. He attended a wrestling match at Ot ton Square Garden, as fans watched two wrestlers clash amid controversy. The American Association of Trotting Horse Breed news anchors the meeting with officers reelected and discussions of a national championship revived.
Graney leaves for New York to post forfeit claiming he can offer more than Coffroth for the Jeffries Johnson mill if he obtains a permit. In San Prmo a 20 to 1 shot wins Latoma race as officials act quickly. Afternoon games bring several hard bumps. only two favorites prevail.
At Latonia the outsider Son Primo won the main race amid betting activity and a suspension for jockey McIntyre after Mise Popular faltered. The program featured several races with Olivia Mickle, Belle Clem, and other favorites performing while gusty winds and a soft track challenged riders and bettors.
A fragmented racing page lists purses and entrants across races 1 through 6, naming horses such as Prince Gal 16 McIntyre, Poter Star Kenedy, and Naga Nack WG Binocular. It notes race distances from 1 mile to seven furlongs, jockeys and owners, with detailed pairings like Lady Ste Nelly and Samara, Priceless Jewell, and Clouds High.
Alumni witness match as Captains Herlihy and Conlon field two fine teams for a Thanksgiving Day showdown at Georgetown University. The event draws local sports fans and college circles, with teams including Mahoney, Herlihy, Curtin, Flynn, Walsh, Reidy, Burke, Naughton, Doran, and Conlon leading the lineups under captains Herlihy and Conlon. Cy Cummings signals readiness to fill any vacancy from either side.
Georgetown Prep outplayed Business High in a 65 to 6 practice win at Ryan Gym. Murphy Loehi Trumbull starred with multiple goals, while McGhan Keane and Nash aided a dominant prep lineup.
At Georgetown yesterday afternoon sophomores chose Cap Daly as assistant crew manager and Skip Wymard as captain of the basketball quint. Jack Kingsley was elected captain of the second team with plans to recruit candidates and arrange fall practices. The program aims to boost interclass competition and form a strong reserve squad alongside the varsity.
An old advertisement emphasizes asking doctors about Ayer's Pills for liver health and constipation. It claims long-term, over 60 years of use and urges readers to consult their physician about the product’s benefits.
The New York wrestling bout between Bat Connolly and Gene Kelly devolved into a brawl lasting minutes. Referee Tom Jenkins disqualified both wrestlers for rule violations as police and precinct officers intervened. an announced rematch failed to calm the crowd.
James P. Dey of Syracuse University says football as played today is dangerous and should be reined in. He notes growing student petitions to avoid risky play and favors a game that emphasizes brains over sheer muscle, with less brutality and more skill.
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