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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1915
Page
7
In a one mile seven eighths course at New Haven the Columbia crew led from the start and won by about 12 lengths after Yale's Coombe collapsed near the one mile mark. The official time was 10 minutes 48 seconds as fog blanketed the harbor and spectators watched a dramatic finish turn to a walk to the line.
Lonaconing High School girls walloped Allegany County Academy 23 to 1 at the Central YMCA gym. Star forward Hohing scored 17 points as Academy struggled with passing and shooting against seasoned Lonaconing players. The two teams meet again Friday in Lonaconing.
Yale captain Mal Scovil, a versatile right half, is expected to key the offense as Yale prepares for the annual November 20 clash with Harvard.
Frostburg Beall High School edged Allegany County High 14 to 6 in a hard fought game. Beall High capitalized on early Beall High backfield runs and a second half surge sparked by a long Allen pass and Spring plunge to seal the win. Walker led A C H S while Sluss and Price starred for Beall High.
South End alleys saw Cantys Big Five beat South End by three pins in a three game set. Russler's Colts prevailed in two of three over the Royal Blues, with mixed scores across the Diamond Bowling League. Giants win two of three against the Naps in the Savoy League with totals listed.
Dravo Contracting reaches coal at Carolina shaft in Fairmont field seven weeks ahead of schedule. Consolidation Coal Company plans quick rail and power line completion with four new lines and two shafts ready for operation by year end. Deep Run Big Vein Coal Company expands Elk Garden area and Hughes Creek mines resume after sale ownership changes.
The Anthony N. Brady Estate of New York is set to take over Col. John J. McGraw’s Webster county assets in West Virginia. McGraw, president of the West Virginia Midland Railroad, is a friend of Francis P. Garvan. The Midland line spans 30 miles from Holly Junction to Webster Springs with coal and lumber branches. The Brady interests, active in gas and electric ventures and coal, may have influenced the deal.
New Orleans was selected as the meeting place for the 1916 convention of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues in San Francisco. T H Murnane of Boston was elected to the newly created vice president post.
Lieut. Homer M. Groninger, commander of Troop K, who rode in the New York horse show, is described as an expert horseman and rifleman. A West Point graduate in the class of 1904, he received his appointment from Pennsylvania.
President Wilson has practically decided to attend the Army Navy football game in New York on November 27. He attended the game two years ago but could not be present last year due to Mrs. Wilson's death.
Manila report notes the University of Chicago baseball squad, despite seasickness, defeated the Philippines University team 2 to 0 here yesterday after completing a tour of Japan.
Edison Electric Co at 30 N Liberty St lists 16 25 40 watt lamps at 22c each and 60 watt bulbs at 29c in a November 12 advertisement.
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