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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1909
Page
24
A large field is set for the A O H marathon with starters from Elpainstone and Battle. Prominent riders and country runners including Stecker of YTM CA Preminent Motorcycle Club are slated to compete on a beaming course. Entrants from various clubs are listed with many names cited as competitors in the long-distance event.
Detroit faces Washington while St Louis meets Philadelphia and Chicago challenges New York in a tight standings battle. Monday results show Chicago and Brooklyn tied atop the standings with 3 runs each as Philadelphia and St Louis also posting scores.
Jeffries plans a return to America after touring Europe in vaudeville and theater. He weighs options including a possible bout with Ketchel or Langford, with Johnson as an obstacle. A winter tour and a potential postponement of a money-making mill are discussed as part of his comeback strategy.
Chambersburg beats Steelton 3 to 1 in a nine inning game at Chamberburg with Emerton Piel and Fritz leading the attack. Harry Stone outpoints Kid Sullivan last week and is likely to face Tommy Lowe in October as a probable rematch in the Emeris A division.
Rumors float of a Cub Sox series for Chicago city title after Latfittybure clinches National League flag. No formal announcement yet as plans hinge on team outcomes and potential shifts in standings, with both clubs expressing interest in a high profile city showdown.
Chicago defeats New York 8 to 1 to close the series as Marquard held the Yankees to limited hits while Klawitter struggled. Brown exited with a shoulder injury in the fourth, and the Cubs piled hits late to secure the victory in a brisk ballgame.
National League figures from Chicago, Pittsburg and Bt Louie show 7780, 2741 and 1000 attendees respectively. American League tallies from Boston Philadelphia New York and Washington report 4088 2275 3000 and 1008 attendees.
McAleer, long-time manager of the St Louis team, met with President Noyes to discuss taking charge of the Washington club next season. A directors meeting failed to reach an agreement, Cantillon’s chances fading as McAleer appears to be the favored option after a late-night conference. Cantillon declined to comment, while McAleer remained in Philadelphia after a hotel visit and a talk with Noyes.
Boston seamed the final game to edge Chicago 4 to 2 as Lord sparked a late rally with two hits including a double in the eighth inning. Pape and Smith both worked in relief, Chicago’s errors and timely hits by Boston pushed the locals to a victorious close.
New York Lone hitters and Cleveland errors help the Yankees win 9 to 6, Manning in relief after Orth is knocked out in the third. Lajole, Clarke, Doane and Birmingham spark the offense while Keeler and Hiberfeld contribute key plays.
National League President John Heydler arrived in Pittsburg to perfect arrangements for playing the world series. The pennant race remains unsettled though the league intends to finalize the program soon. Details of schedule and participants will be announced after further league decisions.
Philadelphia edges St Louis 2 to 0 as Grant singles in seventh and McGea s home run spark a two run inning. McQuillan effective on mound with men on base, Bates and Biggs noted for hits, Drews and Abbott praised for defense. final score Philadelphia 2 St Louis 0.
Pittsburg routed Brooklyn 11 to 3 as Maddox pitched strong relief and hit for power. Knetzer and Glerke led the offense with multiple hits while Maddox and the defense handled Brooklyn's offense. Abstein, Wagner, and Wilgon contributed key runs and baseball actions in a high-scoring exhibition.
Jack Foreman pitched a debut fast game for the visitors, holding Browns to five hits while giving up walks in late innings. Locals missed timely hits, including bases loaded with none out in the second, and a late double play thwarted rallies. Hartzell, Geser, and Kifer contributed, but missed chances doomed the home side as Foreman’s control faded at the eighth.
APBEE presents Teck Shoes for boys and youths in gun metal and patent colts blachers. Styles include blacher and button designs priced from 3.00 to 3.50, built to endure hard wear and allow growing feet to expand.
Readable fragments show a local feature titled Ninth and the Avenue focusing on head to foot shoppers. The notes describe a storefront district and shopper activity with emphasis on fashion and street commerce. No clear dates or named individuals are present in the accessible text.
In a tense swing era game, Foreman dominated the Browns while Unglaub and Conroy sparked early scoring. Hartzell and Rose manufactured runs late, loading the bases before Crompton and Shotten closed the inning. The Nationals edged ahead as Griggs and Wallace contributed key plays, but the Browns fought back through Kilifer, Martel, and Luglaub.
Hughey Jennings arrives after a loss in Philadelphia amid a Tigers slump. He defends the club’s pennant chances, cites a tough schedule, notes threats toward Cobb, and details planned lineup changes including Killian and Wilied to pitch, McIntyre benched, and Jones to left field as Detroit aims to rebound against the Nationals.
Mickey Guy was unanimously elected captain for the coming season by Western High School’s football team. Despite being one of the smallest players to represent the school, his selection signals strong prospects for a first-class season at West End.
Philadelphia defeated Detroit 4 to 3 in the final game of the series. Barry of Detroit was spiked near the knee, injuring him. Cobb apologized, stating it was an accident amid a tense, crowded ballpark atmosphere. Attendance exceeded 29,000 as Philadephia built a late rally and Detroit struggled with errors and key plays.
Reported results from the Americal Association and Western League show scattered outcomes with notable performances. Key matches include doubles winners Palmer and Martin at the New Jersey tennis event and a five inning exhibition where Wheeling upset a Centre League all star lineup led by veteran pitcher Bi Phips.
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