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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1909
Page
24
In a tight finish at the racecourse Hua Mount overhauled by a length, defeating Rey Hindoo while Kederis saved ground late. Bookmaker Zelinsky is detained by police on charges related to the Otus Walker Antibetag Law.
In a crowded Tampa program the day featured close finishes and notable odds. Binocular led a tight sprint won by Roy T with a neck margin over Gump, while Malreat edged Wed Ge for another victory. Judge Quinn and Eva Tanguay faced varied results amid a field of colorful entrants and betting action.
A crowded Davenport track meet opened with surprises as Hyperion, favored from early bets, ran rings around Lena in the fourth race. Lena slid from 1 to 8 to 1 to 2 as Hyperion led from the start and others chased in a day of lively longshots and close finishes.
Chicago Cubs President Murphy refused to discuss league politics or ownership battles while denying trade rumors. He denied Heine Zimmerman was traded to Philadelphia and Kling would not be sold unless equal value was offered, noting no payment of 15000 dollars. He urged calm though talk of war raged between the national and American leagues as clubs shifted positions.
Outside crowd grew as racing heated up with Patsy in the fourth race leading a tight finish. Gretna Green and Arondack also attracted wagers while Patsy opened 4 to 3 and closed 8 to 2, highlighting a tense day of racing across multiple maiden and handicap events.
Racing entries listed for multiple races with detailed horse names and odds. Notable runners include Firat teos Flva Sir Ormonds Ctnd Abraben Blicker Sandorper Watertarged Inauguration Hut Mantarean Silverin Admonich BolT Arrigator Daring John Bel Fride Emperor William Taos Steuelunge Gelert Koreboro Comedienam Youthful Natile Bun Simonette Tringalan Silver Star Virginia Maid Dalzy Alvine Might Guard Rebel Queen Gordon La Fate Hurlock Autumn Malad Mob Ayres Julietta Mo Like Turner Elyatum Muskoday and others across six furlong and one mile events. Odds and entries vary per race with numerous 100s and 109s in payoffs.
Automobiles take center stage as readers send inquiries to the Washington Star Automobile Editor. Reports highlight rapid Ford sales, a Maxwell runabout record from New York to Atlanta, and plans for the tenth national automobile show in Madison Square Garden featuring 1910 models and extensive accessory displays.
Judge William Kavanaugh of Little Rock Arkansas was urged as a possible compromise candidate for the Southern Baseball Association presidency and national league arbitration link. Close associates say President Herrmann of Cincinnati pushed the move, noting Kavanaugh’s long tenure as Southern Association president and his Kentucky birth.
Washington Post reports Charles Webb Murphy owner of the Chicago Cubs may quit if a baseball war jeopardizes profits. Rumors focus on Murphy’s pressure to trade Kling with backing from Fogel and others as Herrmann Dreyfuss gauge the Philadelphia club vote amid calls for a syndicate ball, signaling a potential shift if Murphy falters.
Pittsburg owner Barney Dreyfuss faced questions on plans to move the team to the American League if the National League convicts him. Supporters in Pittsburgh urged him to consider drastic action, while Dreyfuss sidestepped direct inquiries and kept options open for the coming meeting in New York.
Advert explains heart failure signs such as palpitation and chest pain and touts Dr Miles Heart Remedy as a tonic to strengthen heart function and reduce strain, claiming a return of health and money if not helped. It alleges a personal benefit for Marvin of Marion Indiana and mentions a time bottle.
County Commissioner Emek of Cuyahoga County states a deal for an American Association franchise is near. He aims to place a West Side park away from the existing American League stadium and expects Cleveland to host games with an AA team in 1911, despite tensions with organizers of the local league. Detroit Americans beat Matansas 14 to 7.
The piece surveys a heated period in baseball with Ban Johnson and Sir John Ward, accusing a sign tipping scheme on New York grounds and questioning syndicate influence in the National League. It shifts to boxing, weighing Jim Jeffries and Johnson, while noting cautious public judgments and anticipated league meetings with threats and rhetoric but little real action.
Detroit report notes 3 dirt roller wrestling champion of the Pacific coast defending world heavyweight status against Frank Gotch in an exhibition lasting fifteen minutes with no fall. They sparred five minutes before hitting the mat. at thirteen minutes Gotch regained balance. Roller twice pinched Gotch in close, but the challenger fought free each time with supreme effort. In final minutes Roller broke Gotch’s favored holds, and Gotch threw Jack Asman of Kansas Gy twice in seven minutes.
The passage notes a twenty dollar value per "P. B." standards and asks readers to judge offerings against town options, claiming no present comparison. It emphasizes common sense over credited value and invites personal assessment of quality.
Referees O Connor and Pat Gcoimer will oversee preliminaries at Convention Hall during Gotch appearance. Jack Harmason and Jack Spaulding join Benny Born, Joe Turner, Fryeising, and Teffries in a series of sixty and twenty minute bouts. Tickets on sale at Whites Sparing Goods and Arthur Smiths.
New York Governor Hughes informs Albany officials including the district attorney and sheriff that the Knickerbocker Athletic Club planned a twenty round prizefight at Bulls Mead Tavern on the Troy road December 2. He urges cooperation to enforce the law and secure arrest and conviction of violators.
Veteran driver Ed Geers denies plans to race in Europe next season. He agents winter in the United States with his stable and list of American entrants, signaling a continued focus on domestic pacing and trotting prospects.
Philadelphia news centers on a planned Phillies board meeting, potential officer changes, and proposed roster moves. John Kling’s name surfaces as a possible manager via a Durham option. Willam Murray is reportedly out, while Fred Lake may join if the King deal collapses. Key figures include Horace H Fogel, John Sinbere, Charles Webb Murphy, Morris Scheck, Elliott, ConWay, William J Shettstine, Doon, and Doolan. The club eyeing spring train plans at Southern Pines and a December election.
A major baseball deal centers on William J Chynte acquiring the Wilkes Bares club interests in the New York State League from George Jo sex i mater. The transaction transfers control of the club held by James S Monks and names Clymer as playing manager for the next season, with Clymer to run business affairs at WOH.
A telegram to manager Nick Aprea from Tack Johnean pledging he will not fight south of the Mazon and Dizon line, saying a Southern club cannot match the purse offer. Meanwhile Demarest defeats Slosson in a bowling sequel to take first, with Demarest, Button, and Cline each at four wins as ties loom midweek.
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