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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
16
The Penny's Racketeers defeated Harvard with a six to four lead in a tense Cup-Johnsons feature. The Quakers showed a strong effort, but the final margin favored Penny's as key players delivered decisive goals and defensive holds.
Chicago and Cleveland battled to a 4 to 4 tie after rain halted play in the sixth, with Cleveland fending off loss as an error burdened pitcher Abledon. Details note altered final score and base hits, including three-base hits by Goode and Fitee Hite, plus key defensive plays and rain-impacted time. The contest lasted 49 minutes and featured omit details due to weather interruption.
Atlanta secures the pennant with a rally in the late season push. Imperfect records mention Hagin Teague and USATS figures, noting Cleveland and Leuduled Meotgom World events alongside a few injuries and management changes.
The upcoming tennis tournament of the defending league opens Monday September 7 with play slated each day. Contenders must be present to be eligible, and matches will be decided best two out of three. The winner earns the right to face Connie B Doyle for the title and potential prize awards. The event expectations exceed prior similar contests in the area.
Yesterday's attendance is listed for the American League in Boston Detroit New York and Chicago with totals of 4611 4930 and 3800 respectively. National League figures show Boston 460 Cincinnati 1400 Philadelphia 1623.
Detroit misplayed three chances early with faulty base running and handed St Vous Hoth the win. Three late hits in the ninth sealed it as Detroit pitchers struggled. Key moments included a double play and a Wallace-Grigem late baserun effort, with umpires Ressis and Lehour listed.
Boston loses 5 to 2 as Collins from Vermont University keeps hits to five. McBride leads with three hits including a two bagger, Hooper and French also contribute. Gloomy scoring in the Nationals fourth and sixth innings decides the outcome before a 4471 turnout.
Notes describe a game where former Red Sox players wore Washington uniforms. Gessler and Oberlin shine as Giants play under NL lights. Conroy is picked off, but crowd cheers keep warming. Umpire Egan works behind the rubber as Niles and Lord bat, with Oberlin fanning thrice. The Giants head to Chicago early Wednesday morning.
National League games and standings show New York and Philadelphia as key teams with Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn and Boston also in action. Wednesday's schedule features New York at Boston and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with Philadelphia hosting New York and other matchups across the circuit.
John Heydler president of the National League plans to abandon the double umpire system next season. He will engage William Brannan as an arbitrator and oversee West and East assignments for league umpires. Harry Pulliam’s secretary John Heydler cannot reprise his former role, with Frank Banerhoft or Charles G Williams likely to fill as representative. A Thursday meeting in Chicago will fix taming works championship details and prize money distribution amid ongoing Klem-related protests.
New York and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with tied scores in the first game despite early leads. Key happenings include Sweeney and Demmitt walking and driving in runs, Baker's two bases hit and a late rally as Philadelphia’s offense clashed with New York’s solid pitching and defense.
Frank Bancroft, business manager of Cincinnati, received a letter from Western League president ONeil confirming postseason games between the Philadelphia American League club and the all star aggregation. The plan calls for series in the Far West and the Pacific Coast, contingent on the Phillies winning the championship, with start delayed until the World Series if necessary.
Boston won 2 0 in a game where poor third inning pitching by Meyers and Marquard allowed two runs. New York managed only two hits and could not capitalize on men on base, while Boston added a seventh inning run. Batter details and fielding notes follow, with a sequence of hits and errors shaping the score.
Ewart Walker a 21 year old pitcher for Zanesville Central League club, signed by Mike Kahoe for the Nationals, shows a brilliant season with six shutout wins. He has one win and one loss in his first professional year, and critics note his speed, control, and few scatterers. Report to Manager Cantillon tomorrow.
Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0 as Mo Moora and Burch produced the only runs. Moora had a nine game streak prior, with Burch singling in the first inning. Pitching by Rucker and Moabre, Philadelphia left runners on, while Brooklyn handled a bunt and timely hits to secure the shutout.
Cincinnati pitchers fumbled in a chaotic game as Brown held the home nine to a near shutout until late. A decisive late rally by Cincinnati featured a base hit, two doubles, and a costly Egan error, producing four runs in a tense finish that stretched the hour and two minute contest.
Sam Langford trains intensely in a New England town for a ten round bout with Stanley Ketchel at the Fairmont Athlete Club Friday night. Ketchel, weighed about 175 pounds, is set to fight at catch weights as the two heavyweights prepare with long road runs and strenuous sparring to sharpen speed and endurance.
A garbled program lists numerous horses, sprints and handicap races with names such as Angelis, The Squire, Madeline, and The Soe ualion guarantee. It notes purses around $1800 and multiple entries across races for two year olds and older, with several trainers and owners unnamed but referenced in the collision of odds and entrants.
A note describes two focal showings of new fall college clothing at PB quality across a broad range of prices. Items feature approved fabrics and colors with price points from $15 to higher tiers, while showcasing options from $1200 to $2000.
Onondaga Grand Circuit meet reports Darkey Hal driven by HMS Stow of Jlormell breaks record with two pole pacing heats in 2014 and 2021. Lady Maude and Hedgewood Boy set new world marks in 1% mile pace. George Gano wins Onondaga $2,500 stake easily. Willow Relic and Willow Belle among notable trotters. Country Jay aims to lower world record to 2:10:12 in next race.
A Friday evening gathering by the Washington City Basket League aims to elect officials for the 1920 season. The prior year saw well attended and closely contested games across three divisions A B and C, signaling a balanced, enthusiastic race.
Fitcherbert starts slowly but rushed to the front at the break and wins by two and a half lengths in the opening Firet Special handicap for all ages. Keewe’s Affliction loses ground after a troubled start as three horses broke well.
At Gravesend the fall meeting opened with several close results led by Fitzherbert defeating Arondack by a head in the Wiret Special. Childreth scored two wins aboard Fitzherbert and Woodcraft, while Mexvana and Pinkola posted notable finishes in other races. The card included the First Special and Flatlands stakes as more than 5000 racegoers observed the varied performances.
Thirty professionals and amateurs race for the Metropolitan Open at the Wyettagyl Club New Rochelle starting Thursday. Names mentioned include James Thompson, Campbell, and Peter Robert, with about 30 starters expected.
Larned and Clothier defeated Parke and Dizon in straight sets at the German Town Cricket Club, giving the Americans a 2–0 lead in the Davis Cup lawn tennis series. Doubles featured a strong Clothier showing while Parker and Dixon offered limited resistance as the U S team assumed command in Philadelphia.
The Post invites readers to use the classified columns for free advertising with no charge for the ads. The page mentions various odd spellings and names, but emphasizes free placement in the classifieds.
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