Young Sewickley girls begin basketball practice
J Grinnell at the Philadelphia Tribune Office reports the Sewickley girls basketball team started practice with promising outlook. They have challenged the Sigma Alpha girls of Pittsburgh as Englewood New Jersey club recruits join ahead of their first game. In New York St Cyprian Girls defeated Excelsiors of New Rochelle 11 to 1.
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Sewickley
Sigma Alpha
Pittsurgh
Englewood, N. J
St. Cyprian Girls
New York
Excelsiors of
New Rochelle
Vandal Blue and White Machine defeat YMCAs 49 to 17
The Atlantic City Vandals, the South Jersey champions, overwhelmed the Quaker City Y M C A team 49 to 17 at Fitzgeralds Auditorium on Friday January 28. Briscoe Howard and Sawyer led the Vandals while Griffin Hainey and Trent top scored for the Y M C A as the visitors managed only two field goals.
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South Jersey
Quaker City Boys
Fitzgerald
Atlantic City Boys
Briscoe
Howard
Sawyer
Griffin
Hainey
Trent
Stone Wall
Vandal
Vandal Boys
Willis Howard
Hainey Oif
Cherry Sawyer
BROS
Moore Freeman
Lariffin
Moore
Laury
Trentt
Blackburn
Shinn
Timers
Plater
Aiken
Simmons
Roberts
East contest tightens race for basketball title
The article notes January and February results shaping championship claims with defeats for the New York Incorporators and Hiawatha Cardinals. Hampton is rising with Howard and Lincoln Universities suffering strong away losses, underscoring the merit-based path to a league champion.
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New York
Vandal A. C
Hiawatha Cardinals
Armstrong Manual Training School
Vandals
St. Simons
Hampton
Howard
Lincoln
Brooklyn YMCA Team Wins Silver Loving Cup
In Brooklyn the Ton Y M C A boys defeated the Salem Crescent of New York 38 to 14 to capture the silver loving cup donated by the Alpha Lodge G U O of O F.
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Brooklyn
Carlton Y. W. C. A
Salem Crescent
New York
Alpha Lodge
O. F
New York Fans Asked to Name Top Man Basketball Player
An admirer proposes fans pick the most popular male basketball player in New York. Romeo L. Dougherty approves the idea but doubts team managers would embrace it unless initiated by clubs or officials.
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New York
Romeo L. Dougherty
St Marks A C Joins Catholic League of New York
St Marks Catholic A C enters the Catholic Athletic League of New York becoming the only colored club in the state in the league. This grants the team access to all league games and meets increasing their competition. Howard Drew at Millrose AC tied the world record in the 70 yard dash and beat Joe Loomis in a rematch.
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St. Marks Catholic A. C
Catholic Athletic League of
New York
Millrose AC
Howard Drew
Joe Loomis
Southwest Branch YMCA Edges Lincoln Uni in 32 27
The Southwest Branch of the Philadelphia YMCA defeated Lincoln University 32 to 27. Lincoln players, fresh from exams, struggled as Philadelphia men pressed them throughout the game. Source: Baltimore Afro-American.
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Philadelphia Y. M. C. A
Lincoln University
Lincoln
Baltimore
Howard University Triumphs Over St. Marys 37 to 20
Howard University defeated the St. Marys speedbays of Baltimore 37 to 20. Miles contributed 22 points for the Howard team, leading the scoring effort.
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Howard University
St. Marys
Baltimore
Miles
Howard
Frazier Club elects officers for year ahead
The Frazier Club on January 31 elected Petee L. Jones as president and David Van Dyke as vice president. Cummins G. Purnell was named treasurer with W. Franklin Lowther as recording secretary and John Nutter as financial secretary. Edward Bishop becomes entertainment chair and Arthur Rich as business manager. The Frasier B B team next faces the AOI Five of Media in February at Nic Hall Media Pa.
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Frazier Club
Petee L. Jones
David van Dyke
Cummins G. Purnell
W. Franklin Lowther
John Nutter
Edward Bishop
Arthur Rich
Frasier B B
Frazier B. B
Aoi Five
Media
Nic Hall
Media, Pa
Girls Organize Basketball Team in Washington Y M C A
In Washington the Y W C A gym classes formed a girls basketball team using men's rules. Candidates include Laura Skinker Isadora Kenny Helen Gordon Ruth Gray Marian Wormsey Lewis and Jennie Cornell. They plan to travel to New York to face St Cyprian girls.
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Washington
Y W. Co. A
Ihey
Reece Fens
Laura
Lillian Skinker
Isadora Kenny
Helen Gordon
Ruth Gray
Marian Wormsey Lewis
Jennie Cornell
New York
St. Cyprian Girls
Stanton F C Star Pitcher Signs With Pop Young
Bud Price known as lightning signs with Pop Young for Stanton F C Philadelphia. Last season he posted 14 wins and 5 losses defeating Westmore runners up Virtue A A and Frazier A C among others while losing to Ashland Ambler and Blue Ribbon.
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Stanton F. C
Philadelphia
Bud Price
Lightning
Pop Young
Pop
Price
Westmore
Virtue A. A
Frazier A. C
Reliance
Bryn Mawr Royal
Ashland
Ambler
Blue Ribbon
Breakers Beat Royal Poinciana 1–0 In Opening Hotel Series Game
Palm Beach Florida January 31 The Breakers baseball team edged Royal Poinciana 1–0 in a pitching duel. Williams held Poinciana to three hits over three innings while Donaldson struck out twelve for Poinciana. A seventh inning error opened the scoring, crowd watched a tight defensive battle with gilt-edge fielding. Frank Harris and Stephen Goode noted visitors from Meadowbrook Club.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Breakers
Royal Poinciana
Williams
Donaldson
Poinciana
Frank Harris
Stephen Goode
Meadowbrook Club
John Wanamaker
Blue Ribbon Notes Parlor Social Aids 1916 Uniform Plans
The Blue Ribbon B B C held a parlor social at the Slowe residence on February 27. Capt Farrell and Mrs. Farrell supported the event and new uniforms for 1916 were mentioned. Manager Johnson announces team resolve and plans for improvements at the old grounds with a meeting on Monday evening February 7 at 68 Good Street.
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Anager Johnson
Good Street
Johnson
Philadelphia Girls Fight For Game Chance
The passage notes continued opportunity for the Philadelphia girls to participate and make an impact. It mentions a prior issue detailing this point and suggests a hall conveniently located for access.
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Philadelphia
Athletic Club Sees Strong Showings by Local Team
The Incorporated Athletic Club invites colored athletes from Philadelphia and nearby areas to join its sports program. Managed by Charles of 1712 N Beechwood Street, the club reports a great showing from its team in recent events.
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Cies
Philadelphia
Chartes
N. Beechwood Street
Aggressive basketball squad unbeaten in eight away games
The team won eight of eleven games all at opponents’ venues showcasing Arthur, Charles Smith, Simmons and Bert Smith. Johnson and Gould at center are top in the region. Perry, Gould, and Robinson guard well. Jake Smith and Ross contribute at guard. Track meets planned in Baltimore February 12 and two in New York in February and March. Cheyney Institute meet pending. Meadow Brook at Convention Hall in March expected to draw a large entry. Club elected Wm. D. Armstrong president, Cecil Johnson vice president, Charles Smith secretary, Lafayette Gould financial secretary.
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Arthur
Charles Smith
Simmons
Bert Smith
Johnson
Gould
Perry
Robinson
Jake Smith
Ross
Baltimore
New York
Willard and Dillon Set for April Open Air Fight
Jess Willard and Frank Dillon are matched to fight between April 10 and 22 in an open air arena. Dillon is 5 ft 7 1 2 in and 190 lbs. Willard weighs 240 lbs ringside. The note ends with a quip about unusual events.
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Jess Willard
Frank Dillon
Dillon
Willard
David and
Gollah
Camden Notes Honor Mrs Thomas and Church Events
Mrs Alli son and Mrs Allison hosted a birthday at 121 Chestnut Camden for Mrs Phillis Thomas on January 26. Ts events include Macedonia A M E Church services with a 2:30 pm Sunday school and a 8 pm sacred concert for Allens Day. Rev F B Cox led a lesson focusing on spiritual renewal. Troop 17 Boy Scouts celebrated their first anniversary with the Little Boy Scout Band performing.
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N. J
Allison
Allison, Jr
Phillis Thomas
Chestnut Street
M. E. Stevenson
David Thomas
Spencer
Woodbury
Louise M. Brice
E. Spears
Rhode Island
J. M. Allison
James M. Allison
Cape May
Theodore Hayes Allison
Joseph Miller
Macedonia A. M. E. Church
Father Green
Prout
Moorestown
Stella Lacy
South 9Th Street
Rebecca Overt
Tribune
C. H. Harmon
Mt. Vernon Street
Boy Scouts of America
Union American M. E. Rch
Little Boy Scout Band
Troop Banquet Follows Concert by Local Orchestra
After the concert the troop held a banquet in the church lecture room. The Whittier Orchestra performed excellent music for the occasion. The program was organized by H. N. Fernanders, troop organizer and a member of the Greater Camden Council Royte of America.
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T’ Church
Whittier Orchestra
8. N. Fernanders
Greater Camden Council
Royte of America
West Chester Religious Services Highlight Mild Weather
West Chester Pennsylvania February 2 report notes church attendance rose despite bad weather. St Paul Baptist School drew large crowds with active Sunday session led by Rev J C King and praise from superintendant Mr Evans. Miss Evelyn Anderson from Philadelphia left after two weeks visiting relatives. Rev W Murray improving under doctor care. Bethel A M E Church plans annual supper.
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West Chester
Oits
St. Paul Baptist School
Booker Sw
J C. King
Evans
Evelyn Anderson
Philadelp
Crestmont News: Jones Expands Incubation Efforts
Mr. Eire Jones completed a range housing for early spring work. Three incubators are at work with eggs, and he expects to hatch around Cae 0 chickens. Sunday was Woman's Day at Ley Memorial Baptist Church in Grove, with visitors from neighboring areas and encouraging total collections.
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Crestmont
Eire
Jones
Ley Memorial Baptist Church
Grove
Reading Sabbath Services and Local Notices
Sabbath morning services led by B F Glasco with a meditation on "The Vision" and evening program at the Kl God. Sunday school at noon. A W Street Presbyterian Men’s meeting chaired by Rev. Stansbery. Obituary note for Herman P. at his late street residence January 31. Mrs. Elizabee suffers rheumatism and Mrs. Good pneumonia. Reading residents visit relatives in Norristown and Philadelphia. Dr. Stansbery travels to New York for General Conference arrangements. Progressive Club of Bethel A K Church to entertain at Mr Patterson’s home.
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F Glasco
W Street Presbyterian
Stansbery
Charles Peters
Venae
Herman P
F. Glasco
Arnold Joh
Angon
Johnson Nelson
Norristown
Philadelphia
New York
Progressive Club
Bethel A. K
Patterson
Elizabee
Mrs. Good
Phila Tribune advert offers real bargain
A terse notice notes an advertisement in the Philadelphia Tribune offering a bargain. The fragment hints at consumer promotions and local commerce activity circulating in a newspaper trade edition.
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Phila. Tribune
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