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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
40
Georgetown executives discuss a plan to merge new growth and college rowing classes to boost intercollegiate competition. Managers Byrne and Murray will meet downtown officers to gauge support for cross class participation, aiming to expand the squad and strengthen prospects for a strong showing at the Hudson races.
October 6 report from New York states Tad Jones, former Yale Yale football and baseball star, could sign with the New York National League club for next season if parental consent is secured. A McGraw offer reportedly includes a $5,000 salary and Sunday idle rights.
London reports Jeffries arrived from Paris and expects no immediate developments in his heavyweight title clash with Jack Johnson. He believes the meeting may occur in San Francisco and notes he may fight Redmond in the United States after returning.
Walter Johnson to pitch as part of the All Nationals lineup announced by Hrane Bancroft. The squad includes pitchers Joanson Marquard Curtis Monte with Myers Bliss as catchers and a mix of National League players. First game set for Chicago October 1 with four weeks of games in San Francisco.
In Leicestershire England two Whitney horses dominate the card. Yorkville Belle colt wins the five furlong race with Gog second and Chitana third as ten runners start. Oversight captures the Midland nursery handicap over five furlongs with The Wise Saw i Wily second and Scotch Brose Wily third among fifteen starters. Douglas and Smith beat Travis and Vardon in a 2 1 2 hole match at Hackensack Golf Club Lake, 4 up and 2 to play.
Bob Ganley of the Philadelphia American League club and formerly of Washington has been purchased by the Kansas City American Association team. Ganley, once captain of the Washington club, is the latest in a series of acquisitions by the Kansas City roster.
The article lists multiple car sales and industry moves including a Stoddard-Dayton roadster to Charles J. Walker, Warner Instrument Company sales in Baltimore, and Overland Sales Company planning a new garage at 1216 V Street NW. It mentions Oaklands expected by Rope Automobile by October 1, a $1 000 Transtgut gas tank rear model and a $3 250 touring car, and notes Dick Tilghman solicited as mechanician for Fairmount Park races. It also covers Chalmers-Detroit roadsters sold, a Waverly Chelsea coupe electric to Mrs. J J. Smith, and a dealers meeting at Regent Hotel to discuss a dealers show in Convention Hall after New York shows. An Automobile Club of France commission considers a grand prize race. if held it will be without construction restrictions.
Detroit American League champions arrive in Pittsburgh for secret practice as the Pirates finish lifting, with Forbes Field expanded to include part of Schenley Park. Pirates and Tigers gear up for Friday's opening and a hoped for tight series, while local stores close early and fans buy seats at premium prices.
Chicago and St Louis closed the season with the Cubs taking both games of a doubleheader. First game 8 to 4, second 5 to 1. Beebe started for St Louis, Cole for Chicago. key plays included a three-base hit by Shulte and a double play by Moran. Time listed as about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Philadelphia takes both halves of a twin bill in Boston, the second game lasting twelve innings. Key players include Ward, Shean, and McQuillen for Philadelphia, while Brown and Evans pitched for Boston. Umpires Emalis and Mullen officiated as managers argued decisions in the late frames. Time of game about one hour and two minutes.
Brooklyn and New York divided honors in a double header today. Brooklyn won the first game 4 to 1 while New York captured the second 8 to 4. Both clubs tested new recruits on the firing line and featured multiple players with notable at bats and fielding plays.
The electric score board at The Post building will display all Nationals games for most of the season. The Tigers and Pirates will have plays shown after they happen, with Ed Grillo, the Post's sporting editor, relaying information via a special wire from the field.
The notice touts new hand sewn cape gloves in the latest shades. It promises replacements for any pair that rips and notes a seating or event context.
New York and Detroit American League teams played at American League park in an 8 to 4 exhibition win by the AL champions. Joe McGinnity pitched for Detroit New York’s Christy Mathewson worked three innings. Receipts totaled 1000 dollars and auction prices included Mathewson’s ball at 25 and Cobb’s Detroit bat at 50.
The program at Brightwood yesterday featured two harness horse events and one running race with about 400 people watching. In the pacing finale 4 Bapay finished ahead of Garriott and Red Bell, time 2:51. Ebbsideagie and others competed for purses totaling $14. The meet also noted North east runner Agnoa and Veron Tea among the entrants with modest finishes.
All-Stars schedule a Sunday afternoon double header with the Washington Giants at Union League Park. The test game starts at 2 o'clock with battery by Leonard and Mec dad King ani slat for the All-Stars, while Jack Carr will play short and Handiboo in the outfield. Giants' top pitchers Clark and Carroll will toss for the Giants as Ham Wil handles the catching. The Giants must win both games. National League contracts announced include Boston and Chicago lists with multiple players. Weanlings bring high prices at Lexington sale with 32 head selling for 25120 at fall auction.
Fauntleroy shows a big form reversal and takes place ahead of Keene at Keeneland. World of Speed and Leads are cited as the route to victory, with Fauntleroy winning by two lengths.
New York reports Fauntleroy a $100 colt wins the Nursery handicap for 2year-olds at Helmont Park, five lengths clear of Cherryola with Grasmere third. Eleven starters included Grasmere as top weight and Brush Broom Greenvale Ster Bottle and Dull Care in the mix.
In Louisville Kentucky at Churchill Downs the card featured favorites and a lively program. Stoneman led the winners in the second race with Goose aboard, Bruce Rice claimed the fourth race, and a strong field contested the six furlongs and mile events. A Sunday baseball conviction closed the page, as Indianapolis manager Charles Carr was found guilty for playing on Sunday to test the law.
A period advertisement explains rheumatism stems from uric acid in blood due to constipation and poor kidney action. It promotes S S S as a blood cleansing remedy that purports to permanently cure rheumatism by removing the cause and nourishing weakened joints and tissues.
A patient with inflammatory rheumatism in the knees, bedridden for months, reports relief after using 6 8 8 remedy. After three bottles, condition improved greatly and fully cured, with the patient now feeling better than in years. Chase Gildersleeve, 818 32nd St Newport News, Va.
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