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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
11
A chaotic sports column reports Jeffersons and Johnson preparing to sign fight contracts today amid bets and hotel buzz. The piece notes Ketchel and Johnson struggles as promoters push terms and tickets, with managers and quotes from Sullivan and Diack shaping the fight expectation.
The article quotes Jeffries after observing the Ketchel fight, noting drawn conclusions about Johnson and Ketchel. It discusses doubts about Ketchel’s ability to contend with Johnson, Johnson’s reach and endurance, and Jeffries’ opinions on who could win in a heavyweight matchup.
Special to The Washington Post reports a bout at Eureka Athletic Club between Baltimore boxers Gel &-Weach Cross and Harry Stone resulting in a draw after ten rounds. Managers urged action, but neither fighter pressed aggressively, with Stone shown as the cleverer while Cross avoided extended exchanges. No marks were recorded on either fighter at the finish.
Sporting comment discusses the potential Jeffries versus Ketchel match and the chances of a comeback by Jeffries after retirement. It analyzes Johnson’s performance and pace, weight advantages, and the public’s expected reaction, while noting uncertainties about Jeffries recovery and the impact on baseball star Walter Johnson.
Manager Chance pledged full effort to secure another title as he spoke from a train en route to winter quarters near Los Angeles. He indicated Cubs will press hard in preparation for the coming season and fans on the West Side can expect a determined push.
The New York driving scene lists new car makers and models for the Vanderbilt race. Notable entrants include Columbia and Allan two cycle four cylinder designs. H. W. Robinson becomes first to secure a Franklin Toledo duplicate with a six cylinder engine and shipborne styling.
An editorial urges asking doctors how often they prescribe tonic medicines for children. It notes doctors may deny alcohol or stimulant use, and promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a strong tonic free from alcohol and habit forming.
Thistledale, owned by A. TL Price, won the race by a head over Henry Crosscaddin. Washington Crowd Profits Handsome Ry-High Private captured the final event with Fauntleroy showcasing speed in an exhibition.
The Washington post notes Thistledale captures the Mount Washington steeplechase at High Pitch, with Thistledale leading from the start and holding off Vilhalla. Everard wins a maiden, Miss Perigord sweeps Virginia in second, Fauntleroy dominates the two year olds, Blue Crest wins the Stafford purse, and Blue Book connections suggest strong Walden Stakes prospects.
Lawrence P Daley ships to Latonia to win the feature handicap race, with Hanbridge the favorite finishing third and Daley second. Heavily backed favorites claim several races as Cetes cards unfold with multiple contenders in the field.
A buyer notes that P B overcoats outlast cheaper garments and save money overall. Even after years, a P B coat remains valuable, contrasting with fashion-focused jackets that look good only on a display dummy. The key point is cost efficiency matches quality.
For 25 dollars you can buy a P B overcoat that will give you style and satisfaction that years ago you would not expect in a garment costing less than 50 or 60 dollars. It is made in every detail as a gentleman's overcoat should be made.
Luther Beagle takes charge of Head-to-Foot Outfitters located at Ninth and the Avenue as the store reopens under new leadership. The event highlights the retailer’s shift in management and continued community presence.
Annapolis Midshipman Carl D Wilson, hurt in last week's Villanova game, shows signs of recovery. Surgeons report near normal vitals and good energy, with cautious optimism that pressure on the spinal cord may be relieved, though prognosis remains precarious.
Hilltop defeated pacemakers by four lengths in a cold, brisk race at Aque- duct. Garner faltered late allowing Hilltop to surge past Field Mouse and Doctor Holzberg to claim the win. Field Mouse placed second with Atty Rivera a distant third.
The readable fragments list numerous proper names such as Helen Carrell, Palatine, Queen Misa, Duquesne, Calash, and Betty Leer along with scattered surnames and places. context and events are absent, yielding a garbled collection of entities rather than a coherent report or narrative.
At Newmarket and Auteuil racing cards, Vanderbilts Mon tavalle led a field of twelve in the Prix Little Duck with Maroxun as runner up and Sir Wolfe third. The Dewhurst plate contested by two year olds saw Lemberg defeat W Luskbroco while J I Keene won The Ditch Mile. Richmond Nursery featured Gena and Samog with Fond Memores among sixteen starters.
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