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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
16
The piece discusses interclub friction involving Ban Johnson and Comiskey, with Watlington club affairs and potential ousters. It notes arrangements, spring trips, and training plans affecting players and the looming World Series context between the Pirates and the Tigers.
Wallace Johnson could not play the exhibition match with Connie Doyle as the twenty first annual District championship tennis tournament concluded. Louis Davie claimed the title with Connie Doyle beating Spencer Gorton in three sets. The event drew a large crowd and featured strong play from Doyle and Gorton with Doyle winning the decisive third set 6-1.
Local season ends as Dixie Walker returns after one day’s rest and battles Ables in a tight finale. Kalbier backs Walker with strong catching while patches of weak local defense limit offense. McBride, Browne, and Lajoie spark Cleveland’s attack as Ables fans seven.
Detroit dispatch reports a New York Highlanders scandal involving a private signal operator and a scout. Frank Farrell faces a payroll purge as investigators probe who knew of the trickery and who masterminded the scheme, with Farrell shocked by the betrayal and two others likely to be dropped before the season.
The notice discusses shoulder cut and fit flaws in fashion coats, noting rounded shoulders and proper sleeve hang as positives while back cut, collar size, and sleeve fall reveal low quality garments. It emphasizes faults may appear in ready-to-sell clothes and contrasts with higher quality garments.
The electric scoreboard will display all Nationals games during the world series. It will show every play by the Tigers or Pirates within two seconds of occurring, with information transmitted from the playing field by J Bd Griffo, The Post’s sporting editor.
At 18 and 20 dollars only a few dollars more the fabric selection is out of all proportion to the increase. Not a few of these fabric designs may be seen in the more exclusive Suh avenue stores but not elsewhere in Washington.
The Washington Canoe Cup regatta today centers on a match race between A. F Lucas of the Potomac Beat Club and Reginald Rutherford of the Andros ton Boat Club. Rutherford, defeated by Lucas in the canoe championship singles at the Washington Dest regatta, September 18, aims for victory today. A handsome medal has been donated, with other races including doubles and fours.
Business Manager Fowler was surprised by a diamond studded watch fob gifted by park employees and friends after yesterday's game. Crowd gathered as he gave a brief speech, while George McBride dazzled in the field with three long stops. Johnson to rest this winter after a winter season misstep, planning a quiet training schedule.
Dixie Walker has won three of four starts and shows rapid improvement. He fields well, throws accurately, and could become a top pitcher with coaching. Wade Kiliger emerges as a capable running mate for Charley Street, catching Walker’s deliveries capably and displaying strong hitting and ambition. The Nationals left for Philadelphia for a double header, then disbanded for the season as managers plan to attend World Series games in Pittsburgh.
Jim McGuire disputed Gibson of Pittsburg claiming credit for beating his long standing consecutive games record while noting Ty caught 13 in Washington and predicting future chances. Washington club directors met with Manager Cantillon to express regret over ending his tenure and praised his work.
Fragmentary text shows a baseball score line with players like Delehanty, Leary, and Wolter, listing bases, runs, and positions. Mentions Detroit, speakers, umpires, and game time, but many words are garbled making full details unreliable.
New York defeated St Louis twice to close their home season. The doubleheader featured strong performances by Crompton Gardner and Stephens with key hits and multiple runs. Final totals show New York edging St Louis in game one 6 4 and game two 4 2, with umpires Perrine and Brame calling the contests.
Cobb Crawford and Moriarty were out of the regular lineup as Detroit faced Boston in an uneven contest. Boston won 9 to 5 amid 39 total hits by both teams while Manager Jennings manned first base and left a strong impression with his performance.
Twenty one Ford automobiles and other touring cars are shown for immediate delivery or sale at the Overland Sales Company on D Street Northwest. The Motor Car Company receives new Stevens-Duryea touring cars sold for delivery after inspection. Rival events include Vanderbilt Cup racing on Long Island and various motor showcases, with two cycle cars noted for reliability.
Chicago wins dramatic 4-4 game over Philadelphia on October 1 with sensational fielding by Tannehill and Parent saving the day. The Aeroakons series goes to Chicago by twelve games to ten as Philadelphia bats hard, but Chicago offense and strong defense prevail in a chaotic, error-filled contest.
The business manager and Fhends of the Tocal Call club presented a fine watch fob as a gift to Fowler. The gesture acknowledges Fowler's contributions and ties to the club.
Laudermilk's wildness costly as St Louis falls to Cincinnati 6 to 2. Gaspar bats drive visitors past locals with ten hits and three strikeouts in a two hour game. Time of game two hours. Special to The Washington Post. Wilkes-Barre Pa. Oct 1. The Brooklyn Nationals win an exhibition game by 14 to 6 to join the all-stars.
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