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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1916

Page

7

Allegany High Teams Triumph Over Keyser in Dual Games

Allegany County High School basketball fans saw both boys and girls beat Keyser High. The A C H S boys dominated 48 to 16 while the girls surged to a 10 to 6 victory. Deetz starred for the boys with six baskets as the locals built a big first half lead. The girls trailed 6 to 4 at halftime but rallied to hold Keyser scoreless in the second half and secure the win.

Allegany County High School Keyser High School Deetz

Frostburg Dominates Uniontown In 41 17 Victory

Frostburg crushed Uniontown 41 to 17 as the visitors failed to threaten. Notable players include Miliken and Boyle for Frostburg and Kerfoot for Uniontown with Miliken scoring seven and Boyle five. Officials listed Lammert and Price with Lammert as referee.

Frostburg Uniontown J. D. Kefoot Morris M. Kerfoot Baure Williams Ryan Miliken Boyle Hamill Brophy J. D. Kerfoot IM. Kerfoot Feferece—Lammert Price

Cleveland Club Sold in Surprise American League Move

Chicago Feb 16 President B B Johnson of the American League announced the Cleveland club had been sold to a syndicate. He avoided naming buyers or clarifying if Cleveland or Chicago men owned stakes and said full sale details would follow in a few days. He noted Har Sinclair was not part of the syndicate.

Chicago B. B. Johnson Johnson Har- Sinclair C. W. Somers Cleveland

Home Run Baker Signs for 3 Years

New York reports John Franklin Baker former star third baseman of the Philadelphia Athletics has been bought by the New York Americans and signed a three year contract. Negotiations ended at a late yesterday conference between Connie Mack and Yankees owners. Baker born Trappe Md and world series star. Mack confirms sale saying he sold his last ball player.

New York John Franklin Baker Philadelphia New York Americans William E Donovan Yankees Nd Baker Connie Mack Athletics T. L. Huston Jacob Happert Mack Baker Trappe J. Franklin Baker

Waidelich sets District record in Duckpins meet in D C

George Waidelich of the Caxton team in the Washington Post Duckpin League set a new District record with 381 at the National Rifles Armory alleys. His scores were 125 124 and 132 along with four strikes and nine spares. Dillon beats Hanson in Memphis bout by knockout. Huggins to teach amateurs in Cincinnati school for managers. Ertle defeats Tuber in six rounds in Philadelphia.

Washington, D. C George Waidelich Caxton Washington Post National Rifles

Corbett Brothers Pitch Chance For Comeback

San Francisco Feb 16 Joe Corbett brother of James J Corbett joined the San Francisco team of the Pacific Coast League as a pitcher for a try out to gauge if he can regain the form he showed twenty years ago with the Baltimore club in the National League.

San Francisco Joe” Corbett James J.corbett Corbett

Lonaconing High School basketball draws big crowd

In Lonaconing Maryland on February 16 a near capacity Armory crowd witnessed two tight games. Central High girls beat Piedmont 21 points to 23 while the boys battled a back and forth finish with Central prevailing amid strong defense and fast shooting.

Lonaconing Central Piedmont Fair Warriors Central High Hohing Allegany County Hodgson

Willard Moran Bout Likely Postponed To Late March

Tom Jones left for Chicago to assess Jess Willard's condition and discuss the fight with promoters. Willard's severe cold prompts a postponement toward March 25 or 31 at Madison Square Garden. Moran accepts a later date and stays in camp as Ike Dorgan signs new articles in Saratoga.

Norw Jess Willard Frank Moran Moran Willard Saratoga N. Y Ike Dorgan Dorgan

Moran Ready to Challenge Willard in 1916 Heavyweight Fight

Frank Morran, 29 next month, remains a top challenger for Jess Willard as boxing fans circle a potential title bout. The piece notes Moran’s Irish lineage, St Patrick’s Day timing, and widespread American golf interest amid a busy sports landscape.

Frank Morran Jess Willard Cleveland Fight Penn State College Ban Johnson New York United States Frank Moran County Mayo Tipperary

Bealls Team Tops Jeffries In Ma jestic Race Showdown

In Frostburg on Monday night Bealls squad led by Lieut Koegel and star Urice defeated Jeffries three straight games to take early first place in the Ma jestic race. Beach area scores blurred in OCR.

Frostburg Bealls Jeffries Beall Koegel Vurice

Knights of Columbus Reserves to Clash with St Josephs Club

Friday night at the K of C Hall features a rematch between the Knights of Columbus Reserves and the St Josephs Club Reserves, the second meeting this year after a narrow KoC win. A preliminary game pits St Patrick’s High School girls against Allegany County High School girls in a potential drawing card after Patrick’s defeated ACHS earlier this season.

Knights of Columbus St. Joseph's Club C. Hall K. of CC St. Patrick's High School Allegany County High School St. Patrick's

Big Fight Tonight in South Cumberland Boasts Local Contenders

At Leader Theatre Babe Himmier faces Soldier Kabusky for Allegany County amateur title amid expected large crowd. Preliminary between Battling Twigg and Kid Binnicks may be rescheduled. A 20 minute bag punching exhibition precedes main bout. Eddie Holzen to referee. Also, Eastern Intercollegiate Handball League opens Friday with Yale versus Columbia in New York.

Leader Theatre South Cumberland Babe Himmier Soldier Kabusky Allegany County Himmler Kabusky Battling Twigg Kid Binnicks Eddie Holzen Yale Columbia New York

Glover Returns as White and McGovern Set for Key Bout

Mike Glover resumes the victorious campaign after illness. Charney White and Jimmy McGovern negotiate a meeting before the Chattanooga club later this month. Drake University relay teams will vie in Des Moines in April with Ohio Oklahoma and Colorado colleges represented. The Wilard Moran mass is slated for March and the Fulton Coffey bout may be canceled. Lake Erie circuit stewards meet in Pittsburgh to set dates for next season.

Chicago Charney White Jimmy McGovern Chattanooga Ohio Oklahoma Colorado Drake University Des Moines Fred Fulton Jim Coffey Lake Erie West Virginia-Pennsylvania Pittsburgh

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