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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
46
Georgetown executives discuss unifying classes with law and medical schools to boost rowing. Manager Byrne and Capt Murray to consult downtown class officers on interclass races with Potomac events, aiming to widen participation and strengthen varsity prospects.
New York October 6 Tad Jones former Yale football and baseball star may sign with the New York National League club for next season if he secures parental consent. Manager McGraw reportedly offers a $5,000 salary and allows Sundays off, with Jones slated to play first base.
London promoter James J. Jeffries, newly arrived from Paris, expects no developments in his potential bout with Jack Johnson while staying in London. He believes the meeting will occur in San Francisco and notes any halt could push the fight until after his return to America. Phil Brock to Fight Redmond in New Orleans. Redman from Saint Paul has been matched to face Pat Freeh of Cleveland at the Royal Athenæum tonight in Chicago.
Hrane Bancroft announces the All Nationals lineup to play exhibitions with the Philadelphia Americana from New York to San Francisco. The pitching corps includes Walter Joanson and Marquard, with Curtis and Monte in the rotation. Catchers Myers Bliss, infielders Doyle Lenox Egan, outfielders Besener Hummel Elia Snodgrass, and substitute Snodgrass. First game set for Chicago October 1 with four weeks of San Francisco play to follow.
In Leicester, England, H P Whitney's Yorkville Belle colt won a five furlong race over ten starters with Gog second and Chitana third. Whitney also won the Midland nursery handicap for two-year-olds over five furlongs with Oversight leading, The Wise Saw Wily second, Scotch Brose Wily third among fifteen runners. Douglas and Smith beat Travis and Vardon in a 2 1/2 hole match at Hackensack Golf Club, 4 up and 2 to play.
Kansas City club acquisition involves OctoRobert Ganley, formerly of Philadelphia American League and Washington, who served as captain of the Washington team. The purchase transfers Ganley to the Kansas City club under focal management.
The Uctforsert Company reports the sale of a roadster to Charles J Walker and Frank Boyd of Warner Instrument Company returns from Baltimore with several Water meters sold in the city. Overland Sales plans a new garage at 1216 V Street NW within a week. Oaklands arriving by October 1 with a $1000 Trantgut gas-tank rear model and a $3250 touring car. Dick Tilghman will not ride as mechanician for Hugh Darding in Fairmount Park races. Motor Car Company reports sales of a Chalmers-Detroit roadster to J Maury Dove Jr and a pony tonneau to Thomas P Morgan Jr. A Waverly Chelsea coupe electric was delivered to Mrs J J Smith at 1012 Fifteenth Street NW. A meeting of auto dealers is set for October 8 at Regent Hotel to discuss a dealers’ show in Convention Hall after the New York shows, with 75 percent of local agencies signaling support. Paris reports the Automobiles Club of France considering a grand prize for a 190 race, to be held with no conditional remodeling.
Detroit American League champions reach Pittsburgh for secret practice as the Pirates prepare for the World Series opener Friday at Forbes Field. City merchants plan half holidays, fans pack cafes, and large crowds expected with extensive transit access and park preparations underway.
Chicago and St Louis closed the season with a doubleheader swept by Chicago. First game ended 8 to 4 and the second 5 to 1. Highlights included Tinker and Chance on base, Beebe pitching, and a defensive double play by Moran and Zimmerman. Time noted as about one hour and 47 minutes.
Philadelphia takes both ends of a Boston doubleheader in a twelve inning affair. Manager Smith and Umpire Mullen clashed over decisions as Shean and Ward contributed for Philadelphia with key hits while Brown and McQuillen pitched. Boston's Moran and Bates produced offense in a tight game with late rallies.
Brooklyn took game one 4 to 1 while New York won game two 8 to 4 in a city doubleheader. Both teams fielded new recruits on the mound and in the lineup, with varied defensive miscues and early scoring chances shaping the outcomes.
The electric score board at The Post building displays Nationals games for most of the season. Each Tigers and Pirates play is shown as it happens, with Ed Grillo providing information via a special wire.
The item advertises new hand sewn cape gloves in the newest shades of fan with a replacement policy. Any pair that rips will be gladly replaced by a new pair.
Ex exhibition at American League park features New York and Detroit AL teams. McGinnity wins for AL champions 8 to 4 with Mathewson pitching three innings for New York Nationals. Receipts reach $1,000. Cobb bat sold for $50. Mathewson autographed ball went for $25.
Yesterday afternoon at Brightwood, the old track hosted two harness events and a running race attended by about 400 spectators. Notable finishes included Garriott and Red Bell in the 2:51 event, with Agnoa and Noxth east among the other contenders.
All-Stars will again meet the Washington Giants in a Sunday double-header at Union League Park. The test game starts at 2 o'clock with free bleachers. For the All-Stars, Leonard and Mec dad King will pitch, Carr will play short, Handiboo in the outfield. Giants use Clark and Carroll, with Ham Wil in center field. National League contracts announced include Boston and Chicago players. Weanlings bring high prices at Lexington sale.
Fauntleroy displays strong early form reversing a race to take the lead from Keene in a thriller. World of Speed and Leads, as Way to Wire, finish second and close the gap to a narrow two lengths.
New York reports Fauntleroy a $100 colt taking the Nursery Handicap for 2 year olds at 6 furlongs, leading from start to finish to beat Cherryola and Grasmere in a field of eleven. Grasmere, top weight at 4 to 5, pressed the pace but could not overtake the winner. Race details note coattail notes, odds, and placements for other races on the card.
In Louisville Kentucky the day’s program featured strong favorites as Stoneman and Bruce Rice delivered decisive wins. Goose led the early sprints while Ny-Ing colors appeared, with Stoneman winning the second race and Bruce Rice adding a victory in the third. The program listed multiple races with favorites prevailing and noted times, placements, and competing horses and jockeys. Security: no further context provided.
An old newspaper ad argues rheumatism stems from uric acid in the blood and promotes S.S.S. as a permanent cure by cleansing the blood. It links constipation, kidney action, and indigestion to uric acid buildup and claims the remedy restores healthy blood and eases joint pain.
Chase Gildersleeve of 818 32nd St Newport News Virginia recounts a severe inflammatory rheumatism affecting his knees during illness. After two doctors liniments and medicines failed, he tried Rheumatium from an advertisement and by three bottles felt much better and was entirely cured.
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