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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
78
Sporting comment reviews strain in the baseball world as Charley Grillo and Ban Johnson clash over leadership and policy. It discusses spring training plans, player conditioning, catcher depth behind the bat, and possible shifts to strengthen rosters ahead of the World Series, weighing Tigers Pirates and White Sox paths.
Large crowd watched the twenty first annual District championship on the Bachelors courts as Connie Doyle defeated Spencer Gorton in straight sets and Wallace Johnson could not play the exhibition match. Doyle wins the title over Johnson's withdrawal. other results include Miss Dupuy beating Miss Smith and Leech defeating Morgan by default.
Local season ends as Dixie Walker, rested a day, hurls well but support behind him falters. Ables, Texas Leaguer, tosses strong six innings with seven strikeouts. Klabier adds catching for Cleveland. Naps fall in final game with timely hits and base running by Ables and Leavitt powering Cleveland.
Detroit dispatch reports a New York Highlanders sign stealing scandal with a private signal operator tied to scout Frank Farrell. The investigation seeks payroll terminations and a housecleaning as two men are said to be dropped before the season.
The passage discusses shoulder fit and sleeve hang as key faults in coats. It notes well rounded shoulders and proper sleeve hang, while back fit, collar size, and wrinkles at the neck indicate a ready-to-sell ill fit in fashionable garments.
The electric score board at The Post building will display all Nationals games during the world series. Every play by the Tigers and Pirates will appear two seconds after it occurs on the field. J Bd Griffo, The Post's sporting editor, will flash the information from the field.
At 18 and 20 dollars only a few dollars more, fabric selection exceeds the increase. Several fabric designs appear in the more exclusive Suh avenue stores, but not widely beyond Washington.
The Washington Canoe Cup regatta’s highlight today is 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, hopes for victory today. A handsome medal has been donated. Other events include doubles, club fours, and races.
Business Manager Fowler received a diamond studded watch fob from park employees and friends as a crowd gathered for a presentation after the game. George McBride impressed with sensational fielding, delivering three long throws that stunned the crowd and hinted at a strong finish. Johnson voiced a plan to rest this winter, committing to proper preparation and avoiding winter pitching games.
Dixie Walker has won three of four games with the club and improved quickly. He fields well and throws with speed, promising strength to the pitching staff. Wade Killiter emerges as a potential running mate for Charley Street, catching Walker’s deliveries and displaying solid hitting and ambition. The Nationals travel to Philadelphia for a double header before disbanding for the season.
In Washington snapshots Jim McGuire complains that Gibson of Pittsburg did not beat his consecutive game record as Ty caught 13 straight in one season. Larry Lavole, happy the season ends, calls it hardest yet. Washington club directors meet Cantillon to sever his connection, praising his work and promising respect.
Detroit match lists Delehanty and Jen Rings Onaty as key players in a tight contest. Widespread mentions of Leary and Wolter, with Delehanty delivering multiple hits and a late rally. Pitchers Speer and Hoxton are noted, game duration one hour and ten minutes.
New York defeated St Louis in both games to finish its home schedule with a double victory. Key performers included Crompton, Hartzell, and Stephens for New York, with strong showings from Gardner, Engle, and Wallace for St Louis. The first game featured multiple hits and errors, while the second moved quickly, with New York securing a larger lead through late steady hitting.
In an uneven exhibition, Detroit fielded Jennings at first base while Cobb Crawford and Moriarty were sidelined. Boston won 9 to 4 as pitchers eased, with 39 hits total. Jennings impressed with his first-game performance.
Motor car news covers Ford touring cars, Overland Four sales to Dr Sparks, and more Stevens-Duryea touring cars sold for immediate delivery. Vanderbilt cup endurance run looms on Long Island as New York Trade Association events and a floral parade capture attention. Two cycle cars win trophies in reliability tests, while sales list includes Chalmers and Hudson models. A Rhode Island auto show meeting is canceled due to unsafe street conditions.
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 4 to 4 in a sensational fielding display by Tannehill and Parent. Chicago wins the Aeakons Series from the home team by twelve games to ten. Philadelphians hit hard but errors and stellar defense decided the outcome.
A business group led by vB and Friends presented Fowler with a handsome gift watch fob as a token of appreciation for their management efforts. The item was presented during a small ceremony at the Tocal Dal club, with attendees noting the gesture's significance to the ongoing partnership.
Laudermilk's wildness sends St Louis to a 6 to today loss as Cincinnati hits Gaspar to win. Gaspar and Laudermilk clash, with multiple players involved in the tense game. The 2 hour affair ends with Brooklyn’s win in an exhibition in Wilkes-Barre.
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