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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
46
Penny's Racketers defeat Harvard in a feature game boosting Quakers to six points while Harvard earns four. The match highlights key plays, crowded court action, and notable contributions from both sides as the Cup series continues.
Chicago and Cleveland halted a six inning 4 to 4 game due to rain with the score reverting to the end of the sixth. Cleveland’s Abledon pitched well and would have won but for nearby errors behind him. Mesengertt, Oldipeal, and other listed players contributed, while Chicago’s Choad and Scott faced multiple outs as the rain paused the contest.
Fragmentary sports news item notes Atlanta clinching a pennant and references to pennant outcomes, listed teams, and mention of players such as Teague, Hagin, and Teague. Includes scattered references to US athletic events, management topics, and an accident or incident.
The article announces a tennis tournament organized by the Dist feet eli fart de Ba hele comts Kondl ark to begin Monday September 7 with daily play until winners are determined. Contestants must be present to compete and matches are best two out of three. The winner will receive the City Hamalome prizes presented by Connie B Doyle, with the event expected to surpass prior sections in scale.
Yesterday's baseball box scores show American League games in Boston drawing 4611, Detroit 4930, New York 0, Chicago 3800 as recorded. National League attendance lists Boston 460, Cincinnati 1400, Philadelphia 1623 with unclear values for other venues.
Detroit misplayed baserunning three times in the Und game allowing St Louis pitchers to seal the win. Three errors and a late burst by Treaws produced just enough offense as Detroit's hitters managed three late hits to fall short.
Boston pitcher Collins from Vermont University held the Nationals to five hits as McBride led with three safeties. The game swung on fourth and sixth inning bursts by Boston and featured strong defense from both sides, with Hooper and French crowding the action. Weather was fine and 4471 fans attended the Boston win in Washington.
The Washington Nationals and New York Giants shared the field under the same roof with players in uniform. Gessler and Oberlin starred as Geasler drew fans and walked as starter. Egan umpired as Niles and Lord were pitched to for two balls each. The Giants depart for Chicago Wednesday morning.
National League standings update lists games scheduled for Wednesday. Pittsburgh visits Cincinnati, Brooklyn plays Philadelphia, New York travels to Boston, and Washington hosts Philadelphia while New York visits Boston.
National League president Heydler plans to leave the double umpire setup for next season. He will engage William Brannan as arbiter for western duties and Harry Pelliam’s successors may emerge as NL umpires. A Thursday meeting in Chicago aims to finalize taming works championship details and prize money distribution.
Philadelphia and New York split a doubleheader tied in the first game by walks and hits with Demmitt, Sweeney, and Baker among contributors. In the second game New York pulled ahead. Baker and Murphy provided key hits as Philadelphia faced late pressure.
Frank Bancroft Cincinnati business manager received a letter from Western League president ONeil outlining post season games between the Philadelphia American League team and the all star aggregation. They plan to play in the Far West and on the Pacific coast with the Philadelphia team favored to win the championship. The schedule would be delayed until the World Series, otherwise the post season would start immediately at season end.
Boston blanked New York 2 0 as Meyers and Marquard faltered in the third inning. Two more hits in the seventh added a run for Boston while New York left Brown with runners on base but failed to score. Fielding notes mention double plays and sacrifice hits, with Marquard lasting into the ninth before being relieved.
Ewart Walker, 21, pitcher for Zanesville Central League club, signed by Mike Kahoe for the Nationals, has a brilliant season with six shutouts and multiple strong performances. Critics note limited professional experience but praise speed, control, and effectiveness against central league batters. he will report to Manager Cantillon tomorrow.
Dodgers defeated Phillies 1 1 to 0 in a pitchers' battle at Philadelphia with Rucker and Moabre working for Brooklyn. Burch drove in the only run in the first inning on a bunt, with Wheat and Hummel prominent on defense. Errors and miscues marked the game as Brooklyn held on for the shutout, Batts, Grant, and Dauhie contributing key plays.
Cincinnati pitcher Brown held the home team to a tight pace until late, with a key extra hit breaking the game open in the Afth inning. Visitors rapped four runs aided by an Egan fumble, and Gasnor’s effectiveness faded as the late surge sealed the win in a remarkable hour and 2 minutes.
Sam Langford trains intensively for a ten round clash with Stanley Ketchel, aiming to prove peak condition after six weeks of hard road work and boxing drills. Ketchel, weighed around 175 pounds, arrives at Woodland quarters ready to battle, with both fighters boxed toward catch weights rather than middleweight title.
Insurance of detailed betting odds and horse names appears in the entry list with multiple races. Names include Black Marr Naot Meseless and Ehlet Hazes and The Squire among numerous two year olds and four year olds with prices and weights noted for each event.
A local retailer previews two focal showings of fall college clothing at Burts. The new lines emphasize PB quality fabrics and color, with items priced from $15 up to $2000, and a wide range to choose from.
At Syracuse Onondaga Grand Circuit day Darkey Hal driven by HMS Stow set a new world record for wide wheelers by winning two consecutive pole positions in 2:14 and 2:01 4 heats for a $2 500 stake. George Gano easily won the Onondaga feature for 908 pacers. Willow Relic and Baron Whaps also figured among results as Country Jay eyes another world record attempt.
A Washington City basketball league meeting is set for Friday evening at the MCA to elect officials for the coming season. Last season’s games drew solid crowds and close, competitive series across the three divisions A B and C, fueling optimism for balanced play and stronger enthusiasm this year. Interested teams or players should attend to register and participate in the league's leadership.
Keewe's Affliction beaten as three horses start in the first special handicap for all ages Fitcherbert quoted at a provisional price Rushes to the front at start and wins by two and a half lengths in a close finish.
Gravesend fall meeting opened with strong turnout for the First Special and Flatlands stakes. Childreth won two races including Fitzherbert and Woodcraft, while several favorites and a second choice prevailed in a long card featuring six races and a variety of stakes races.
About 30 starters, including many professionals, will contest the Metropolitan open golf championship opening Thursday at the Wyckoff Club New Rochelle. Notables Ives Thompson Campbell and Peter Robertson are listed among the contenders.
Larned and Clothier clinched easy victories for America over Parke and Dizon in straight sets at the German Town Cricket Club. Davis Cup play featured dominance by the U S as England trailed 0 2 after the first day with doubles producing a one sided result and Clothier Dixon matched a steady back court battle to seal the Americans lead. The Philadelphia event continues with prospects of further results as teams prepare for upcoming matches and the Belmont Cricket Cup in Philadelphia next week.
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