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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
24
The Quakers move to six points and Harvard to four in a feature event described with a lively early 20th century tone. The blurred text references Meri, Weal, and a tense sweep, noting athletic effort and key pairings as the race progresses.
Chicago and Cleveland battled to a 4-4 six inning tie as rain halted play after Cleveland preserved a run in the seventh. Abledon from San Antonio pitched well for Cleveland but erros behind him cost the win. The game was halted with the score recognized as end of the sixth inning after rain shortened the contest to 49 minutes.
Fragmented report notes Atlanta securing the pennant with a narrow margin over rivals. Mentions multiple players and teams, with unclear details on dates, locations, and exact game outcomes. Associated names include Leed, Teague, and Hagin Teague, alongside USATS references and management notes.
The schedule outlines a September 7 start for the district tennis event hosted by the De Feet eli club, with daily play expected and contestants required to remain present. Winners advance through two out of three matches, culminating in a final where the overall victor earns the top prize and honors.
Yesterday's attendance figures show American League games at Boston 4611 Detroit 4930 New York 000 Chicago 3800 and National League games at Boston 460 Cincinnati 1400 Philadelphia 1623. The sparse data reflects incomplete records across teams and venues.
Detroit capitalized on Tigers errors as three missed scoring chances plagued the visitors. A late burst produced three hits in the ninth, sealing the win for St. Louis while Detroit’s pitching held firm. key moments included a double play and late baserunning miscues by Detroit opportunities.
Boston loses 5 to 2 as Collins from Vermont University holds locals to five hits. McBride leads with three hits and doubles, Hooper keys Boston defense, while Oberlin and Street star for Washington. Crowd of 4471 witnesses a tight game with Boston scoring in the fourth and sixth innings but unable to convert late rallies.
Notes describe a game between the Giants and Nationals with England Gessler and Oberlin in uniform. Conroy is caught off second, Niles is marked, and Geasler starts again. Umpire Egan calls the game as the teams share the same ballpark, with new lights in use and players fanning at times. The Giants depart for Chicago Wednesday morning.
The standings segment lists New York and Philadelphia games and notes Wednesday matches. It references Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, New York and Boston with games scheduled across venues including Washington Street areas and home sites.
Heydler plans to reduce double umpire system and hire Wiltson Brannan as early arbiter. Brannan, Mace of Virginia States League and Steinberg of Connecticut State League favored for NL umpires next season. A Thursday Chicago meeting will set World Championship series details, prize money distribution, and NL representation.
Philadelphia and New York split a pair as the visitors rallied in the opener while the Yankees prevailed in a late-innings rally. Demmitt, Bender, and Velimpler contributed late runs as Philadelphia failed to hold a lead.
Frank Bancroft business manager of the Cincinnati team received a letter from Western League President ONeil arranging post season games between the Philadelphia American League team and the All Stars to play in the Far West and on the Pacific coast. If Philadelphia wins the championship the post season will be delayed until the World Series otherwise the post season series will start immediately at season end.
Boston defeated New York 2 0 as Meyers and Marquard faltered in the third. Two late hits produced Boston runs in the seventh while New York failed to capitalize with runners on. Beeton, Brown, and Macquard contributed. Marquard left after nine.
Ewart Walker a 21 year old Zanesville Central League pitcher signed by Mike Kahoe for the Wasionals shows a brilliant season with six shutouts and multiple complete game efforts. He has allowed few hits, struck out speed and control, and is seen as a rising talent though critics note limited game knowledge. he will report to Manager Cantillon tomorrow.
In Philadelphia a pitching duel produced a 1-0 Brooklyn win over Philadelphia. Moora had nine straight wins before, Burch drove in the lone run on a first inning bunt, and Hummel sacrificed. Phillies stranded runners, while Brooklyn capitalized on a critical error and strong defense.
A rugged 11 inning game sees Cincinnati fall to the visitors as Brown dominates early. An error and a costly fumble late allow four runs, with key plays from Gasnor, Garner, and Hablitzell shaping the tense finish in a two hour, two minute affair.
Sam Langford trains intensely in a New England town for a ten round scheduled bout with Stanley Ketchel at the Fairmont Athletic Club Friday night. Langford weighs about 160 pounds as he gains conditioning with road work and husky sparring partners. Ketchel, who weighed 175 pounds, will box at catch weights and aims to be stronger than before in this heavyweight crossover clash.
The page lists numerous entries and betting odds across multiple races. Names like Eve Bright, Seymeu Baier, and Charlie Hargrave appear among the field, with fears of misprints and scattered numbers indicating purses, weights, and placements. The document blends horse names, jockeys, owners, and race conditions, signaling a busy program with varying stakes and anticipated performances.
A local store announces two focal showcases of fall apparel for college students. The lineup features PB quality clothing available in multiple colors and styles, priced from 15 dollars up to 2000 dollars, with Burts and Fabree branding highlighted.
Onondaga stakes at Syracuse see George Gano win easily while Darkey Hal sets record pace across two heats. Lady Maude Hedgewood Boy forge a new mark, and Country Jay aims to lower its own world record in the next event as trotting results unfold amid amateur drivers and a $2,500 stake.
A meeting of the Washington City Basket ball League is set for Friday evening at the MCA. Last season featured well attended and closely contested games across three divisions A B and C. Officials will be elected for the 220 season and all teams are urged to register with the league.
Keewe's Affliction fades as Hildreth wins the first of two races by two and a half lengths after a slow start with three horses initiating the early pace. Fitcherbert is quoted on theProvihibre price as the race unfolds.
The Gravesend fall meeting opened with over a thousand racegoers as favorites prevailed in several stakes The program featured the First Special and Flatlands stakes with Smith’s Fitzherbert and Woodcraft among the winners Childreth captured two events while Amazement and Amicton posted notable placings The day also showcased long odds and a full card across six races with multiple horses listed ahead of the main events and performances noted by the reporters
About 30 starters are listed for the Metropolitan Open golf championship to be held Thursday at the Wyckoff Club New Rochelle. Notable professionals including James Thompson Campbell and Peter Robertson are named among the field as favorites in this early edition.
In Philadelphia on September 14, Amence led America to a clean sweep in the Davis Cup lawn tennis series at the Germantown Cricket Club. Larned and Clothier won straight sets, Parke and Dizon fell, and the doubles pairings dominated, signaling strong American form and a setback for England.
A jumble of names and phrases appears in a vintage classified note urging readers to use The Post columns for free ads with the line No charge for the advertising. The fragment mentions moving, residences, and various personal and business terms, reflecting a busy, informal ad page.
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