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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
16
Large field expected for the A. O. H marathon with starters named and riders from prominent clubs to race over a beaming course. Entrants include noted riders and country competitors as organizers and officials prepare for the event amid uncertain conditions.
Detroit visits Washington while St Louis goes to Philadelphia Chicago faces New York and Cleveland meets Buxton Monday results show Chicago tied with Brooklyn and New York beating Philadelphia St Louis tied with? plus Tuesday’s schedule lists Doster at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago and New York at St Louis
In early reports from Carlsbad and New York, Jeffries contemplates renewed fighting and vaudeville. Johnson Ketchel negotiations loom, with Johnson facing Ketchel or Langford potential matchups. A stay abroad and a postponed mill with Ble near suggests a quiet winter before a possible comeback.
Chambersburg beats Steelton in a 9 inning game at Chambersburg with a 5 to 4 score. Stones and Corbett developments loom as a possible outline for Lowe bout while Harry Stone remains the 22 pound champion after last week outpointing Kid Sullivan.
Speculation swirls over a Cubs versus White Sox city championship series in Chicago. No formal announcement yet as Murphy and Latfilltyer discuss plans while Pirazza clings to NL title lead and Cubs resist premature declarations about a potential fall series.
Chicago defeats New York 8 to 0 to finish the series with eleven wins. Brown injures shoulder in the fourth as Marquard and Klawitter mix in a pitching struggle. Scattered hits helped Chicago tally early and hold off New York throughout the game.
Attendance figures show National League gates in Chicago reaching 7 780 and Pittsburg 2 741 with St Louis about 1 000. American League tallies list Boston 4 088 Philadelphia 2 275 New York 3 000 and Washington 1 008.
The St Louis club talks with President Noyes over McAleer's possible promotion to manage the team next season. A later meeting failed to finalize Cantillon’s fate as manager though Cantillon hinted he would resist changes if owners wish.
Boston wins a tight contest 4 2 in 11 innings after a late ninth inning rally. Lord hits a double and scores on a Sneakers hit to complete the comeback. Chicago errs, Boston pitchers hold, and the series ends with a Boston victory.
New York beats Cleveland 9 to 4 as Manning holds, Lajoie and Clarke pace offense. Orth knocked out early, but Manning relief seals win. Keeler, Birmingham, Stovall contribute with hits as locals take fourth straight. MarionAthletics 18 FairmountAthletes 10 in separate note.
National League President John Heydler arrived in Pittsburg to finalize arrangements for the World Series. The pennant race remains unsettled as the National Commission studies the program, with no details on schedules yet provided.
In St Louis a late surge by Philadelphia produced two runs on a Grant single and McGea’s home run after seven innings. McQuillan worked well in relief, and Philadelphia edged St Louis 2 to 0. Batting highlights include a Bates double and a misplayed ball that sparked the late rally. Umpires Day and Brennan officiated a one hour game.
Pittsburg crushed Brooklyn 9 to 3 as Maddox pitched strongly and fielding support held firm. Knetzer connected freely for Pittsburg while Wagner and Gerson contributed key hits and runs.
Far from a powered win, Foreman pitched well for the visiting Browns while local batters failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The rookie Foraman showed promise though the defense and timely hits deserted the locals, leaving several threats unconverted and the debut to fast company fading at the plate.
APBEE introduces Teck Shoes designed for growing feet with sturdy leather and tight fits. Boys can choose gun metal and patent colt blacker styles in sizes for youths and little gents, priced at 3.00 and 3.50 dollars.
Footnote shoppers at Ninth and the Avenue are urged to enter the annual sale as retailers advertise deep discounts. Local merchants promote limited time offers and special bundles to draw crowds.
In a tense baseball clash, Foreman dominated early, scoring runs and keeping the Nationals off balance. Chicago’s Hartzell and Griggs found rhythm late, but the Browns’ timely hits and aggressive base running sealed a 4-3 victory as Rose and Crompton contributed in key late innings.
Hughey Jennings arrives after a tough Detroit series loss to the Athletics. He remains confident the big team will win the pennant, noting toughness amid threats to Cobb and the hostile crowd. Jennings plans pitching changes with Killian and Wilie to start, benching Matty McIntyre and shifting Davey Jones to left field as the Tigers aim to beat the Nationals.
At a Western High School meeting yesterday afternoon Mickey Guy was unanimously elected captain for the coming season. He is one of the smallest players to represent the school on the gridiron, but he is game. Prospects for a first class West End team this season look bright.
In a dramatic finish Philadelphia edge Detroit 4 to 3 as Cobb’s slide injures Barry who was spiked between knee and ankle. Crowd of 29 000 witnesses a tense, action filled game with multiple lead changes and a late rally by Philadelphia securing the win.
Reported results from the American Association and Western League include a 4 game end at Baltimore Pontoon, plus a Jersey championship where Palmer and Martin won the men’s doubles defeating homes and Raleigh. Also notes Wheelings stars of the Centre League era upset the modern lineup through strong pitching by Phillips.
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