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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
24
Training will begin October 1 at the library to boost practical work for law and medical students. Prominent figures reported the plan, aiming to integrate athletes into regular practice and extend evening sessions for those competing in football and track.
In a crowded field of twenty starters the race produced a clear front runner with Thome tok and Van cmt among the near leaders. The event featured notable placements including Aalsted fourth and Erle Avery Nomis among the top finishers as the crowd watched the late surge near the stretch.
Tonight at 830 in the old Masonic Temple at Ninth and F streets Prof Gen erose Pavese world champion with foils and sabers faces Prof Joseph Patterson of Baltimore in three bouts Pavese recently defeated Prof Olivar of the Naval Academy and aims to win tonight after which he proceeds to Richmond Norfolk and Montreal
In a Washington DC letter Sporting Editor recounts a protest by athletes against a starter's decision to not reset runners after a false start in the 22 yard dash. Edward Swing and others insist on fair starts. officials refuse to restart, prompting protests and calls for action by ATAU officials. A separate note mentions plans to form a duckpin league with teams like Petworth Woodburn Brightwood Takoma Woodside and Bluemlandale granted franchises for next season.
Yesterday's major league attendance totals list the American League games at New York Philadelphia Washington and the National League games at St Louis Pittsburg Chicago Cincinnati with figures ranging from about 1 200 to 5 365 spectators.
The report covers Stoddard Dayton and Peerless car sales in Dayton with figures from the Motor Car Company and L. P. Dorsett, mentions of Willia N Dupont Sales Co, and a racing wager between Blanche Ring and Roy Palmer in a Stoddard Dayton versus Stanley Steamer. A Stoddard Dayton roadster order is placed from Stodard Dayton, and a Stoddard Dayton versus Stanley Steamer race is described with a wager and dinner event.
In a compact nine inning game the White Sox toppled the locals as timely hits and fielding miscues yielded a 7 to 4 victory. Ohmsted nulled the locals with six scattered hits while Cole and Parent sparkled in center and short. Dougherty and Purtell drove in three runs together, and a late push by Chicago sealed the win despite a late charge.
The schedule shows Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York among others while reland faces Washinden. In a key play Slattery bunting was bypassed as Kunt and Purtell collided with a line drive to center field, yielding a double play and tough luck for Conray as he was doubled off.
New York reports detail a sign tipping scheme that allegedly aided the Highlanders against Detroit. Tuthill and an accomplice over the fence at the coop allegedly gathered field glasses wires and signaling paraphernalia while Jennings and players were urged to keep quiet. Conflicting accounts mention Din Johnson and Dewey Jones confirming parts of the tale amid calls for an AL investigation.
Pat Dougherty, a rare left handed hitter, shows a preference for facing southpaws and collected two singles and a triple in four trips at bat. Grays ex pane also notes standout defense by Yrad Parent during the White Sox series where Parent succeeded in most chances. Tommy Crooks of Washington is being tried out by the Nationals after leading first basemen in fights and batting average during a prior season with Reading.
George McBride has played in every Washington Nationals game this season and last, matching a rare streak of reliability across championship years. The piece notes his consistency, the ongoing season’s remaining games, and parallels with past records held by Red Parent and others. It also covers upcoming doubleheaders, manager shots, and other players like Fred Ohmsted and Jack Slattery within the same game context.
Detroit cruised to a 6-0 win over New York as Douglass and Wilson pitched well and benefited from two New York errors. Detroit built a lead with runners on, took advantage of walks, and received solid support from fielding and baserunning.
Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 7 to 0 in a third shutout victory in the four game series. Morgan held Cleveland to seven hits, three by visitors in the sixth inning, while Heltrauller’s running catch of Goode helped stop a rally. Young was knocked out after six innings as Philadelphia’s pitchers limited Cleveland’s offense.
In the twenty first annual D str ¢ championship at Bach lor Tenns Clubs County Wauchey Park, McLean defeated Leech 6-1 in singles amid tense rallies. Hills and Grosvenor won a doubles match to advance as players prepared for more singles and doubles action this afternoon, with several other results noted in the day’s play.
Boston fighter Sam Langford defeated Dixie of California in five rounds at the Armory Athletic Association ring. The Californian showed lighter build but Langford’s power and defense produced the decisive blows. The crowd saw a stoppage near the end of the fifth as Langford pressed the attack and the sponge came into play.
Attention turns to Washington window display featuring a large red auto prop and hundreds of red cravats. The display promises striking values with neckties priced at 55 cents. Local shoppers urged to view the new fall fashions in the storefront exhibit.
Detroit holds a two and a half game edge over Philadelphia in the race for the third consecutive American League pennant. With six games left for Michigan’s team, four against Boston and Chicago, a 4-2 finish could force a three game playoff if Detroit and Philadelphia both win seven straight to reach 99 wins. Philadelphia leads Chicago 9 to 8, while Detroit leads Boston 11 to 7 as the two clubs prepare for upcoming doubleheaders.
National Baseball Commission members meet in Cincinnati to finalize details of the national championship series and post season schedules. President August Herrmann and Secretary John T Brace are on site with Present Heyder and Johnson expected to arrive tomorrow to name dates and venues and to address ticket scalping and related matters.
The Indianapolis team of the American Association began travel to Cuba for a Kaltes series with Havana, starting Saturday. Manager Carr stays home due to a state Sunday baseball test case heard next Monday. Grover Land of Toledo will start at first base once Gare joins the squad.
Brooklyn connected for three runs in the eleventh on five hits to edge Cincinnati based on Rudner and strong relief pitching. The late surge followed earlier tallies and solid defense as Brooklyn pitchers stifled Cincinnati.
Chicago loses to Philadelphia in a chaotic box score filled summary as Taltsburg’s team secures the NL pennant by defeat. Read as scattered lines show players such as Grant Megee Brangoela Lud and Doolin among others with no clear final tally.
In a two game set, St Louis and Boston split. First game Raleigh beat Richie 2 to 1, second game Boston won 7 to 3 after St Louis bats produced five runs early.
Pittsburg clinched the 1909 National League pennant after beating New York 18 to 9 while Chicago defeated Philadelphia. Manager Fred Clarke was honored with a gold purse over $600 in a city ceremony. The Pirates needed only Chicago losses and their own to seal the flag, with Ames and Brannan among players featured in a swatfest innings.
Pittsburg clinches the National League pennant for the fourth time under Manager Clarke, the only NL manager with such a tally. The Pirates boast a strong lineup led by Leach Wagner and Leever, with Gibson catching 190 consecutive games as a potential world record.
T H Pickford, owner of the launch Biiing haba, reaffirms a racing challenge against AH Gregory’s vessel for a 10p side bet. Gregory declines professional-class entry to avoid disqualifying himself from local events, noting he’s received around 100 offers since the challenge appeared.
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