Race for pennant tightens in Upper Potomac league
In the Upper Potomac Basketball League Allegany County High School leads Piedmont High School by one game after AC H S crushed Westernport. Piedmont has one game left against Keyser High School which could tie the standings and force a deciding game on a neutral floor, likely in Keyser Armory, with a large student turnout anticipated.
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Piedmont High School
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Keyser High School
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Cardinals release Perdue Hauser Roche sent to Little Rock
The Cardinals unconditionally release pitcher Hub Perdue and shortstop Arnold Hauser while catcher Jack Roche goes to Little Rock. Infielder James Walsh leaves the Browns to Memphis. Kilbane agrees to meet Bundee at 128 pounds in Philadelphia. Accident insurance on Browns totals 140000, not covering onfield accidents. Chicago manager Tinker holds 1916 contracts, with Max Flack seeking more pay. Catton sets new billiards world record at 2634 in three nights. Freddy Welsh to reenter boxing scene with Phil Scloom in New York next Tuesday.
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Arnold Hauser
Cardinals
Jack Roche
Little Rock
James Walsh
Browns
Memphis
Chicago
Mark Catton
Catton
Harvey McKenna
Boston
Macfarlane Stars as Tri-State Beats Lonaconing Reserves 40–28
Tri-State Business College defeats Lonaconing Reserves at the Central Y M C A 40 to 28. Grant Macfarlane scores 11 field goals, eight in the final period, leading the college to victory. Scott, Major also notable for the visitors.
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Lonaconing
Central Y. M. C
Grant Macfarlane
Scott
Major
Young Men's Institute Trio Defeats Temperance five in Bowling
Midland Maryland February 25 The Young Men's Institute five of the Catholic bowling league won two games of three from the Temperance team last night. Scores not shown.
St Patrick's Club Five to Meet Knights of Columbus
Mt. Savage St Patrick's Club Five faces the Knights of Columbus tonight in the K of C Hall with a likely large turnout. Frostburg Beall High and St Patrick's High girls teams meet in the preliminary game.
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Coney Drops Out as Potomac League Plans Falter
Coney team owner James McGuire plans to quit after failing to spark fan interest in Lonaconing for the new Potomac Baseball League. Cumberland Frostburg and Piedmont seek franchises but may withdraw as no nearby site can replace Coney for Sunday games. Fuller Barnard Jr. calls a Sunday meeting to decide league futures with possible Lonaconing revival. Col Nelson W Russler remains hopeful the circuit can launch despite setbacks.
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Lonaconing
James McGuire
Coney
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Cumberland
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Piedmont
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Coney’s
Fuller Barnard, Jr
New League
Keyser Collegians Defeat Pittsburgh Collegians 35 to 29
In Keyser West Virginia last night the Keyser Collegians edged the Pittsburgh Collegians 35 to 29 after a tough start with their reserve lineup holding a 17 to 14 halftime lead. The stoppage came as three regular Collegians players rejoined the court late in the first half.
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Allegany County High School Rout Westernport in 78 to 10 Game
Allegany County High School overwhelmed Westernport 78 to 10 in Westernport. Deetz Smith Cromwell and Gaither starred for A C H S while Wilt led Westernport in a one sided contest that solidified A C H S top position in the Upper Potomac League.
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Gaither
Wilt
Pittsburgh five leads with high scoring lineup
The Pittsburgh team moved ahead early with a strong lineup including McCurdy Campbell Hammick Wickersham and Ballah while Carter Loudon Montgomery Baughman Moore and Peck contributed in scoring. Substitutions included Montgomery for Neflen Baughman for Hammick Moore for Ballah.
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Nefflen Campbell
Hammick Wickersham
Ballahee
Carter Ook
London
Montgomery
Nefflen
Baughman
Hammick
Moore
Ballad
Carter
Loudon
McCurdy
Campbell
Wickersham
Peck
Mulledy
Mills
Many Contenders for Championship in State Basketball
The 27 teams entered for the Buckhannon state basketball tournament include Charleston Welleburg Parkersboro Buckhannon Fairmont Clarksburg Bluefield Elkins Middlebourne Fairview New Martinsville Beverly Clendennin Sistersville Thomas Piedmont Kingwood Terra Altway Richmond Keyser Martinsburg Weston Salem Wallace Bristol Farmington. Wheeling and Huntington are not entered, Huntington absent last year and this year suffering defeats.
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Parkersboro
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Elkins
Middlebourne
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Clendennin
Sistersville
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Terra
Altw
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Martinsburg
Weston
Salem
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Kuntington
Chaney Faces Packy Hammy as Kilbane Unpaid Forfeit Stirs Title Talk
Baltimore box scene moves as Johnny Kilbane delays a $1,900 forfeit and George Chaney eyes bouts with Packy Hammy in New York. The American Athletic Association promotes a Monumen tal Theatre card headlined by Knockout King and the Gothamite in a 10 round no decision clash. Hommey, a lightweight, has recent wins but was outboxed by Kilbane in Philadelphia where no decisions are given in six rounds.
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George Chaney
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Henry Bletzer
Monumental Theatre
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Hommey
Kilbane
Philadelphia
Boxing challenge doubts for 122 pound title bout
Harry Lenny, manager of Packey, predicts his protege can defeat the reigning champion in a 20 round title bout. Doubts arise over whether the challenger can make 122 pounds ringside and maintain strength for the encounter.
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Harry Lenny
Packey
Hiommey
Dilton to Meet Winner of Willard Moran Boat
Indianapolis Feb 25 Jack Dillon's manager Sam Murburger announced he has signed articles to match his protégé with the winner of the Willard Moran boat race proceeding from the Willard Moran event.
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Willard-Moran
Indianapolis
Ind
Jack Dillon
Sam Murburger
Giant Killer Expects Showdown Ahead of Vanderbilt Cup
Promoters plan a New York bout the night before the Vanderbilt Cup race to capitalize on the influx of visitors for the Sheephead Bay auto classic. The Giant Killer expects to hold his own against Moran or Willard despite the mismatch in size.
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