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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
47
Brentwood survives a hard fought game as heavy hits by Brentwood stifle scoring while standout pitching by Buescher accelerates the Brentwood defeat. Johnnie Priest shines with strong fielding and timely hitting in a tense contest.
Brentwood, the Section A champion, will meet Parkview, winner of B Section, in the district final series at American League Park. Brentwood pitcher Buscher starred with a twelve win season, while Aggie hurler Sanders fought hard though outmatched by Brentwood’s hitting in a tense city league clash yesterday.
The Mall Carriers fell to Interior in a rough game with Parker’s strong pitching and late rallies. Key players included Taylor and Savoy on offense, while Barker and Parker starred on the mound as the interior squad pulled away in the late innings.
Park moved into third place by defeating the Internationals 7 to 2. Park piled up five runs in the fifth inning, singles by Chisholm and others supported by strong pitching that held the Internationals to three singles. Park touched Lawson for three hits and benefited from costly miscues, while Chisholm contributed two singles in three at bats.
Race card details show multiple five and one half furlong sprints with winners including Srnenta in a tight finish, Hartsl and Eggllan Esther among others, with second and third places and listed runners such as Lady Milner Out of Step Lucky Fords and Clam Lester in various heats.
A chaotic list of today’s racing entries across multiple race types at Earl's Court. Notable names include Firat rece and several horses such as Firestone, Twilight Queen, Fast Exile, and White Pace, with various weights and odds scattered in the field.
Capital City League umpire Bot Pettey filed a $40 bill against the amateur baseball commission, claiming payment under a contract the commission repudiates. The dispute arose during early-year meetings as officers and league delegates clashed over umpiring assignments and a later meeting declared legal despite initial irregularities.
A garbled recap of minor league games across the American Association, Eastern, New York State, Trenton, Virginia State, and other leagues. entires include Toledo Columbus St Paul St Phal Bodalo Providence New York Newark Scranton Wilkes Barre Johnstown Yonkers Trenton Lancaster Port Seaboard Greenboro Lynchburg Danville Norfolk Raleigh Charlotte Innings scores and multiple batter pairings with several unreadable names and unclear results.
New York racing notes report George Odom, once a star jockey, now a young owner and trainer, winning two races at Sheepshead with Prince Gal and Bonnie Kelso. Prince Gal, an added starter, edged Rose Queen in a fast handicap while Bonnie Kelso won the Electioneer turf race, with Juggler pacing and Alfred Star close behind.
Stable connections celebrate as Odom wins the $1,500 Flying Handicap with Formee in second by ten lengths. Bonnie Kelso rides Homs in the Electioneer Sell tag event, Albert Star finishes fourth with Beliview third behind the top pair.
Washington's J Mulligan arrives with How About You and Emperor and a second horse. Bob Walden leads a detachment and David Dunlap with filly Hibha and others. The track is fast and judges and starter Willson will be on duty tomorrow as four day event begins at Pimlico with many hunters and jumpers on hand.
Special to The Weslington Post reports the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals convened in Charlestown on September 1 with Judges on the bench. Practitioners C E Rote and J W Morris Jr admitted to the bar. cases argued include Tenant's Beire vs Fistizeth and City Pairout vs Bho ne lig. Local notices list post ads and classifieds.
Hundreds of gunners gathered at marshes at dawn to hunt reed birds, ortolan, and blackbirds. Police warned against shooting within 200 yards of dwellings, and many hunters faced difficulties reaching islands amid low tides and dense reeds.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Ayers product pest claim and a reference to injury. The readable parts point to a historical note or column about pest control and a health or safety aside, with unclear dates and names.
The fragment mentions commercial seasons failing, new bids on standby, and game-sealers with tatletlog of birds. It notes markets and stores yesterday, rumored remnants of a lagoon's crop, with raed birds at $1 a dozen, black hinds at 60 cents, and artolans at Gis. a reward is offered for the wanters.
Harrisonburg Virginia September first with about five thousand spectators. A large crowd watched the eleventh annual Rockingham horse show feature hunter and draft classes despite a glow on the track caused by rain and a strong wind up the home stretch. Numerous exhibitors and horses from Harrisionburg and nearby towns competed in many classes, with performances by Bast Palto Pto, Duke and Denchostams, Bouillan Lad Claude, and others. The day highlighted local talent and the impact of weather on the event.
In Grafton today three leading local lawyers wed, Led W Habinson, son of Frank P. Robinson and nephew of Judge Ira E. Robinson, married Sarah C. Poe. Prosecutor Gene Sei, county official Ads Halfemen, and Mrs J H Haldeman joined in three couples on their honeymoons aboard the same train.
Durham North Carolina September 1 Pralning President Tafaxa wise just and max nenbmous mam whose policies will se cure for the colored prople their full rights as defined in the National Constitution Dr W M Alexander of Baltimore corresponding secretary of the
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, spoke at the International Trades Unions Congress warning against strikebreaking and mass immigration of workers during downturns. He proposed an international federation of workers, but AFL non affiliation with European unions blocked discussion. A British resolution on the idea was adopted and the conference adjourned to meet in Budapest in 1911.
An early 20th century advertisement discusses blood poverty as a root cause of ailments, linking weak blood to malarial conditions and general ill health. It promotes S. S. S. as a universal remedy, claims strong circulation restores vitality, and cites Atlanta company Swift Specific Co as producer. It includes a testimonial from a Mississippi River farmer who recovered after malaria exposure.
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