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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

Page

46

Virginia Gridiron Clean Slate Amid Turbulent Display

Washington Post correspondent reports Virginia shows a cleaner slate but falters on offense in a crowded update from Yale field New Haven Conn and Princeton New Jersey. Notes mixed results include two Virginia plays stalling at 10 yards and a notable forward pass later nullified for stepping out of bounds. Also mentions Yale Capt Coy and Princeton Tigers practice and scrimmage observations.

Virginia Rosila Wexhington Charlotesville Valet St Johns College Annanahs Rilas Wits Ste Ite Tie Seasu Ville Venecytthack Cuuia Hunself Ram Sopris Suds Brown Vi Johnson St Sokes Pth Varginia Olen Vos Fats Hunaker Gooch von Ost John Ped Coy Moleakins Washington Post New Haven Conn Coy Yale Mactlee Lilley Holts Lovans Deming

Sporting Sidelights and Curious Football Tales

A garbled set of sports notes covers baseball and football glories, coaching retirements, and fan reactions. It notes the Creaga Cubs finishing the season with 107 wins amid broader chat about safety and schoolyard cheer. The piece mixes game highlights with reflections on player injuries and the dangers of football.

Minersville Tremont Riot Ends Amateur County Final

Supporters of Minersville and Tremont clash at Tremont in Schuylkill county amateur baseball final. The melee left skulls fractured noses broken and other injuries. Charles Quandell of Minersville was struck on the head and is in critical condition. Robert Kenler and son from Tremont suffered crushed noses, with others treated at home.

Minersville Tremont Pottsville Armateur Schustkill County Mineraville Upipire Charles Quandell Robert Kenler

Postponed Games Amid Rainy Weather in Boston and Chicago

Special to the Washington Post reports both the Hed Sox Giants game and the local National American League championship clash were postponed due to rain. A conference at Boston club offices involving President Tayor, Secretary Sknowles, and Frank Tancroft led to shifting the venue and date for the post season series as wet grounds forced delays.

Washington Boston Hed Sox Giants Taylor Sknowles New York Frank Tancroft Buamesa Cincinnati National Commission Chicago

Navy Yard Duckpin League standings and results

Strikes and Spares reports Navy Yard and Commercial Duckpin League results and totals. It notes Squadron A victory in National Capital Duckpin League and departmental leagues with scores, and mentions postponement of Trotting Races due to rain.

Navy Yard Breeting Audi Conese Osbana Ormabe Galete Gormin AP Town Ausbn & Co Palais Royal Scouleberger Polosts Polo Bern Xook National Guard Cavalry Organiza Bulls Qotais Cry Ater Ageeculture Cooner Verldamnan Ahem Yemen Dovie. Js

Automobiles on display and road tests noted in Wilson area

An IMO Woods electric brougham shipped to Wilson Company, with maroon upholstery, is among newly discussed autos. The Lester D Moore Company expects one within weeks while Grayton Graft and party toured Gettysburg in a Studebaker. A Chalmers-Detroit gunboat-style Dalmer-Singer car named Larchmont is highlighted along with a 166 mile trip to Westminster and Emrailshe.

Wilson Company Lester D Moore Company Washington Grayton Gettysburg Studebaker Willys United States Ridgeville Westminster Emrailshure Frederick Quaker City Maddampike Motor Club Aer Chalmers-Detroit Dalmer-Singer

Georgetown Hilltop crews prep for indoor meet but date unsure

Prominent sophomores shift to varsity football while class crews train on rivers and gym events begin November 20. Track prospects look bright as last year’s squad returns. Yale undecided on Southern trip. Bucknell and Trinity possible games. indoor meet date likely in early March at Ryan Gym.

Murray Georgetown Willam Bye West End Joseph McMult Martin Igymnasium Ryan Gymnasium Harry Brown Eollese Tom Stuart Yale Yale Sheiher Bucknell Trinity College Svar Aithin

Meeting Again Postponed In Murphy Pfeffer Case

In Detroit on October 11 the national commission postponed action on the Murphy Pfeffer case. Three members did not meet at the Ponchartrain Hotel. Chairman August Herrmann promised definite action at a meeting tomorrow. The delay fuels speculation the commission will seek to quiet criticism and discipline Murphy with a fine.

Commission Murphy Herrmann

Zephyr Wins Nose Finish At Latonia Fall Meeting Opener

Opening Latonia card features Zephyr nosing out Brmbiide to win the fourth race as heavy track conditions slow times. Gypsy King takes the first race after a hard stretch drive. other races see Howdy Howdy and Pocotaligo among the winners with odds listed and fields noted.

Donlin Trade Rumor Roils Philadelphia Giants Links

Rumors say Felix Isman bought or nearly bought Robert Davis stock in the Philadelphia Nationals and plans to acquire Donlin. Isman would push Donlin to New York or to Philadelphia, while Magee may be swapped or kept. The chatter ties Isman’s goal to strengthen the Phillies against Donlin trade expectations and hints at manager Brush and McGraw facing bargains to secure talent.

Washington Post New York Donlin-ttages Exchange Titan Dontin Philadelphia Quakers Magee Cumer Felix Isman Robert Davis Wiliam Murray Isman Wills Donlin Giants Kwan Isman Phillies John T Brush John J McGraw New York Nationals Bonlin Maren Moore Foxen Jeman

Jamaica Racing Entries Show Thin Field Across Five Races

The race card lists Jamaica entries for today across six events from first to fifth race. Notable names include Rose Beaumont Quantum Star Patsy Bonnie Kelso Eye Bright Juggler Patsy, Homestead stakes contenders German Silver Mia Gir Ashton Dull Care, Ary Ferber Jacke Alkin Meskotte and Waterbury Jeanne d A te Royal Captive Enfield, and multiple favorites across distances from one mile to six furlongs with various odds and horse names.

Jamaica Miles Rose Beaumont Quantico Patsy Bonnie Kelso Minckford Sisteenth Miles Eye Bright Yooderall Juggler Aunt Jufa Queen Marguerite Jonent Bonnie Keleo Cowen Turlonas Hargrave Deiath Sivih Groeten Rend Hang Christina Blashing Hiddena Leria Oda Rosend Calypto Ama

Clarke Griffith to Remain and Races at Windsor Tonight

A sprawling account of race notes and horse names from Windsor and Washington DC circuits. Clarke Griffith is referenced as remaining, with detailed purse figures and entries for multiple races, names such as Lady Orma, Jack Packer, Sim, Sim. Also listed are horses like Maluen, Avolin, Tammer, Phoranis, and many others across several races, with purses and distances noted and end remarks on Griffith’s work and next season expectations.

Windsor Lord Kenmere Hasty Agnes Lady Orma Jack Packer Sim. See Hewell Theo Coole Maluen Avolin Atlen Mapleton Minn Tateten Harace Philo Sweet Berl Ashewell Dinibio Wee Anna Daly Washington Post Martin Tovie Vee Popula Fort Cincinnat Ohio Tara Furlon Omicron Clarke Griffith Griffith Nis Mihaila Olive Redland Vaneu Plarn

Two Jockey Clubs Merge for Emeryville Meet in November

New California Jockey Club president Thomas H Williams announced that the Los Angeles and New California Jockey Club pools their issues and will start racing at Emeryville on November 20 under New California Jockey Club management. He said actual racing will be provided and hoped the meeting lasts longer, with Arcadia track unlikely to host winter racing.

Emeryville Track New York Thomas H Willams New California Jockey Club Los Angeles New California Jockey Clube Williams Gaye Arcadia Track

Mysterious Names Parade Through Unclear List Today

A garbled collection of names and terms appears to wander across the page, including Samana Binckton Falay and Queen Marguerite alongside many unreadable fragments. The text resembles OCR noise rather than a coherent article, with scattered references to people, places, and objects without clear connections or events.

Fauntleroy Victory Rumors Stir Montpelier Stable Race

Kingship and Fauntleroy prime contenders at Fort Montpelier meet with Kingship favored early by odds of 4 to 5 after strong support for Fauntleroy. Grasmere not in the field. Mongy omitted from the lineup.

Fort Montpelier Fauntleroy Grasmere Mongy

Belmont Race Notes Fauntleroy Triumphs in Champagne Stakes

Jimmy McEoughlin's $100 colt Fauntleroy by Little Saint won the Champagne Stakes for 2-year-olds at Belmont Park as four started. Grasmere and Kingship led early with Fauntleroy drawing clear to win by three lengths in 1:23 3 6 over a fast track. Candieberry faded as Kingship claimed second.

Washington New York Fauntleroy Jimmy McEoughlin Little Saint Page Richard Croker Belmont Park Montpelier Candieberry James R Keene Grasmere Kingship McCahey Fauntleray Taok Candleberry Donohue Andrew Summers Huppe Allen Sandy Creeker Mason Tif Dugan Hutwell Philander Itbert Areite Ron Chawipagan Payaderoy Kingehip Igcovite Greery Butwell Cros

Caution Not A War Move To Guard Naval Movements

Wilfred Powell the British consul in Philadelphia cites a Hydrographic Office circular issued in London on January 1, 1900, detailing vessel movements during periodic British naval maneuvers. He says the notice is routine, not warlike, and would guide examinations of ships if tensions rose, stressing no war intent despite sensational fear.

Philadelphia Wilfred Powell Hydrographic Office lAdetratty London United Kingdom Great Britain Germany Powell England

P. B. Selection Sets Bar for Style in Men’s Clothing

The piece extols the P. B. selection as unrivaled in style and craft among American men’s wear. It argues that even the best custom tailors cannot match the models’ cult-like style and construction, implying superior quality across the lineup.

Takoma Park Passes Coast ing Ban to Protect Pedestrians

In Takoma Park the council approved a sweeping coast ing ban prohibiting handcarts sleighs bicycles on walks and streets. Violations carry a 1 dollar fine or up to ten days in jail. The measure aims to curb dangerous pedestrian conflicts and was adopted unanimously at a town meeting held in a Presbyterian church basement.

Tekoma Park Presbyterian Church Takoma Park Pratt LR Grabill Water v and Sewer Committee Sligo Moor W Pratt Rush Grabil H EH Rodgers John Saunders E E Blodgett Ben G Davis

Hepburn Act Under Fire as Railroads Challenge

The Hepburn railroad rate law faces a constitutional test as railroads challenge key provisions while the Department of Justice steps in to defend the statute. The first case to be argued is the Chicago terminal charge dispute, challenging ICC orders lowering terminal charges from two to one for stock shipments.

Congress Roosevelt Department of Justice Senate Foraker Ohio Interstate, Commerce Commission Supreme Court Wickersham Wage Hills Onio Chicago Inter- State Commerce Commission

Betting Laws Challenged In Albany Court

In Albany New York formal notice was served as arguments examined the Agnew Hart anti race track gambling law. Defendants Orlando Jones and Iol Lichtenstein, once charged with bookmaking, reserved rights to challenge constitutionality. Lawyers said the issue would be raised in other Mitigations and reach the courts of appeals.

Albany Agnew-Hart Court of

Moose in Convention Guests of National Chief

The Social Order of the Moose holds its annual convention in Washington with National President Gadd hosting a reception at the Ebbitt House. Committees are named, including credentials, finances, appeals, constitution and by laws, and state of the order. Delegates toured the Treasury steps and were hosted by the Washington Herd. Business sessions continue with elections scheduled for tomorrow and a grand banquet tonight.

Gadd Officers Wall Social Order of the Moose Charles A Gadd Ebbitt House Hart D Hayden Washington Herd William ¥ F Gude Chamber of Commerce Gude James H McGilton Washington Detroit J H McGilton C B Gardner Herman Hempel Harry Haysten Ray Parrish J S O'Connor J C Weiser Treasury

Fire destroys Canocchet estate and sparks old quarrel tale

At Canonchet Rhode Island former Governor William Sprague and Mrs Sprague escaped a fire that ruined the Canocchet home. The loss was about 1000 dollars with no insurance. The blaze revived tales of Sprague and Roscoe Conkling, who was reportedly driven from the grounds by a shotgun. Sprague, a Civil War era leader and former U S senator, faced death in protecting personal property as the mansion burned.

Durraganset R. I Wiliam Sprague Rhode Island Sprague Ins Coachman Gov Sprague United Slises Kate Chase Dicgtter Salmon P Chase United States Nuel J Tilden Conkling Gov Spragues Irez Weed Inez Sprague Parell Winpenny Philadelphia Tataway Harry William Stinese Simness Supreme Court of Rhode Teland Suiss Gov. Sprague

Russian Warship in Pent St Petersburg Act 11

A torpedo boat cruiser Emi Bukhara sank two feet below normal in the Neva while under repair. Engineers floated her today using pontoons after settling on submerged piles. Meanwhile New Head of Cunard Line A Booth was elected chairman, succeeding Sir William Watson who died recently.

St Petersburg Neva Emi Bukhara Cunard Line Washington Post Dondon A Booth Cunard Stearship Company Sir William Watson

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