National Golf Association awards three 1917 championships
The United States Golf Association awarded three national championships for 1917. Oakmont CC in Pittsburgh wins the national amateur title, Braeburn CC in West Newton lands the national open, and Shawnee CC in Shawnee on Delaware secures the national women's championship. The meeting also debated amateur status rules, adopting a measure to bar professionals and golf architects from amateur designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Golf Association
Oakmont Country Club
Pittsburg
Braeburn Country Club
West Newton
Mass
Shawnee
Delaware
Penn
Executive Committee
Golf Officials Tighten Amateur Rules With Quimet Action
The United States Golf Association adopted a stricter amateur definition and upheld disqualification of Francis Ouimet and others. The rule bars players engaged in golf business for profit, including those shaping or maintaining courses, and clarifies past rulings on golf related roles and sponsorships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Golf Association
Francis Quimet
Paul Tewksburg
J. H. Sullivan, Jr
Woodland
Mass
Woodland Club
Massachusetts Golf Association
Ouimet
Taberski Retains World Pocket Billiard Title
Pittsburg report says Frank Taberski defended his world pocket billiard championship in a match against James Mature. Taberski won 450 to 420 with final blocks totaling 150 and 151 points respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taberski
Pittsburg
Frank Taberski
James Mature
Mature
Cubs Need Rebuilding Chicago
Fred Mitchell, new Chicago Nationals manager, outlines plans for 1917. He aims to trade with St. Louis and Cincinnati, assess pitching, and rebuild over a year or more. Spring training begins February 20 in Pasadena with about 150 in the party, six weeks on the coast.
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Chicago
Fred Mitchell
Chicago Nationals
Mitchell
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Pasadena
Cal
Swift Company Five Scores Clean Sweep
The Swift Company bowling quintet swept their rival Morris Company five in the Commercial League Friday night with scores of 832 to 665, 747 to 690 and 702. Waddill led with 493 total and a 217 single game, while Cullen led Morris with 490. The Swift win was by three pins in a tight finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Company
Morris Company
Waddill
Jack O'Neil
M. H. Dulling
Bob Gates
Cullen
Morris
Swift & Co
van Praagereee
Tee
O'Ne
Morris Co
Garrett
Hamner
Cullen Oeee
Watson
Schneider
Jess Witte
Jones Wins Mid-Winter Tennis Title at Pinehurst
J E Jones of Providence defeated Howard Cordes of Cincinnati in three straight sets to claim the singles championship and obtain permanent possession of the cup. Miss Florence Ballin and Otto Salm of New York won the mixed doubles, beating Miss E M Cohen of Philadelphia and Hugh C Whitehead of Norfolk in two straight sets. Ballin and Cohen will face off in the women's singles final Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
J. E. Jones
Providence
Howard Cordes
Cincinnati
Jones
Florence Ballin
Otto Salm
New York
E. M. Cohen
Philadelphia
Hugh C. Whitehead
Norfolk
Miss Ballin
Miss Cohen
Master Henry Wins Calhoun Field Trials Title
Master Henry a setter owned by H. K. Deverea ux of Cleveland Ohio won the National Field Trials Club event in Calhoun Alabama. Judges W. A. Blount Jr. of Pensacola Florida and Norvin T. Uocris of New Orleans announced Narobi the painter as second with Frank's Lady Sailor owned by C. S. Grace of Robins Illinois in third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Ala
Henry
H. K. Devereaux
Cleveland
Ohio
W. A. Blount Jr
Pensacola
Fla
Norvin T. U.ocris
New Orleans
Narobi
A. G. Sage
New York
Frank
Lady Sailor
C. S. Grace
Robins, Il
Frank Jones Prepares Memphis Stable for 1917 Campaign
Memphis millionaire horseman Frank G. Jones readies his Grand Circuit stable for 1917. His top horses include Anvila and Etawah both 2 03 1 4, Dudie Archdale 2 03 1 4, and St Frisco 2 03 1 4, with combined earnings from prior seasons reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Dudie Archdale led with 47,488, Etawah 33,598.75, St Frisco 23,456, and Anvil 19,800.
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Frank Jones
Memphis
Tenn
Frank G. Jones
Jones
Anvila
Dudie Archdale
Etawah
St. Frisco
Jones Stable
Anvil
Brady Is Retained to Nurture Cubs in 1917 Campaign
Chicago reports that King Brady, trainer of the Chicago Nationals last season, will be retained to care for the Cubs players and their injuries during the 1917 season.
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Brady
Chicago
King” Brady
Chicago Nationals
Cub
Stovall Named Acting Manager of Vernon Club
George Stovall, former Toledo American Association player, was named acting manager of the Vernon club in the Pacific Coast League. He will become permanent manager after receiving his release from Toledo.
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Stovall
Vernon
Los Angeles
Cal
George Stovall
Toledo
High School Rifle Club Organized In Chandler Building
The High School Rifle Club officially organized Friday night with many members from the Main Avenue Rifle Club. Officers elected include Dr. R. A. Goeth as president Archie Helland vice president Emory Cushing treasurer and secretary Louis Guin and captain P L Midget. A resolution asked city commissioners to shorten targets at municipal range to distances under 300 yards.
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High School
Chandler
Main Avenue Rifle Club
Main Avenue Club
R. A. Goeth
Archie Helland
E. P. Lipscomb
Emory Cushing
New High School Rifle Club
Louis Guin
P. L. Midget
Russell Jones
Frank Kalies
Gilbert Morris
George Parker
Leslie Lentz
Jim Foster
Alex Martinez
John Haile
Harvey Peterson
Lorain Murphy
Jean
Miske Beats Weinert In Ten Round Boxing Clash
Billy Miske of St Paul outpointed Charlie Weinert of Newark New Jersey in ten fast rounds. Miske forced the pace infighting and punished Weinert early, Weinert rallied late but Miske held a sufficient lead for a popular verdict. Weinert weighed 187 pounds and Miske 173.
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New York
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Charlie Weinert
Newark
N. J
Miske
Weinert
Houston Country Club Midwinter Invitation Golf Tourney
Announcement from Houston Texas states the annual mid winter invitation golf tournament will be held February 21 22 23 and 24 at the Houston Country Club. More than a hundred fifty entries are expected.
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Houston
Tex
Houston Country Club
South
Des Jardien's Friends Hopeful for 1917 Cleveland
Cleveland December 13 1916 Paul Des Jardien former Chicago football star excites fans as Lee Fohl manager of the Clevelanders praises his football skill and sees potential as a pitcher if developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Jardien
Cleveland
Ohio
Paul Des Jardien
University of Chicago
Lee Fohl
Clevelanders
Fohl
Morton Optimistic About Returning Pitching Form
Cleveland pitcher Guy Morton expresses optimism that his arm has regained speed and control after a disappointing end to last season. He believes he can pitch winning ball for the Americans next season.
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Morton
Cleveland
Ohio
Guy Morton
Cleveland Americans
Ban Johnson Answers Dave Fultz Threat
Chicago Jan 13 Threats by David L Fultz head of the Baseball Players Fraternity to strike 600 to 700 players before the 1917 season were met by B Johnson president of the American League He declared Fultz would be crushed and every AL player must sign a contract before spring training He warned John Henry Washington catcher and fraternity affiliate to drop ties or quit the league and said players who refuse would be barred
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Chicago
David L. Fultz
Baseball Players Fraternity
B. &. Johnson
Johnson
Fultz
American League
John Henry
Washington
Henry
Aggies Win Second Basketball Game in College Station
College Station Tex Jan 13 A M retained the two game series by defeating Southwestern University 71 to 11 in a rough but even contest. The first half was tight with A M leading 17 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aggies
College Station
Tex
Southwestern University Basketbal
Plank Seeks Trade to Yankees After St. Louis Run
Eddie Plank, veteran southpaw of the St. Louis Browns, may wear a New York Yankees uniform in 1917. Yankees owners reportedly open to acquisition but not willing to trade promising young players. Plank notified Manager Fielder Jones he would retire if required to stay in St. Louis, citing solid last season and past speed despite being over 40.
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ST. Louis
Eddie Plank
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankee
New York
Plank
Fielder Jones
Hie
Gregg Seeks Trade From World Champion Boston Club
Jean Gregg a pitcher for the world champion Boston team says he wants a regular mound turn and requests a trade due to the presence of Ruth Foster Mays and Shore limiting his opportunities with the club.
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Gregg
ST. Louis
Jean Gregg
Boston
Ruth
Foster
Mays
Shore
Vean ready to work with any club after Boston release
The pitcher says his sore arm limited him to batting practice after joining Boston from Cleveland. He is prepared to work regularly with any team that will purchase his release from Boston.
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Boston
Cleveland
Vean
Hussane and Connolly Draw in Butte Wrestling Match
In Butte Montana on Friday night Yussif Hussane and local heavyweight Pat Connolly wrestled two hours and a half to a draw. The lengthy bout ended as fans saw neither man gain a decisive advantage despite efforts from both wrestlers.
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Hussatine
Connolly
Butte
Mont
Yussif Hussane
Pat Connolly
Gee Man
Grover Alexander Possibly Leaves Philadelphia Nationals
Lincoln Neb Jan 13 Grover Alexander star pitcher for the Philadelphia Nationals may not return to the club this year after mailing an unsigned contract to demand higher pay. Alexander spent the winter at his St. Paul Nebraska home awaiting action.
Fragmented overheard quotes from unknown chatter
The readable bits show a clipped exchange with missing context about recognition trust and marriage rumors. No clear persons dates or locations are identifiable in the fragment.
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Oakmont
Braeburn
A. W. Noble
Woodland Golf Club
Auburndale
Francis Ouimet
Paul Tewkbury
J. H. Sullivan Jr
Noble
F. L. Woodward
Howard W. Ferrin
Pine Valley Golf Club
Howard F. Whitney
Nassau Country Club
Fred S. Wheeler
Apawamis Club
Rye
Robert A. Gardner
Hindsdale Golf Club
Sterling Edmunde
St. Louis Country Club
St- Louis
Mortimer N. Buckner
Garden City Golf Club
Garden City
W. R. Stewart
Audubon Golf Club
Willie Smith
Internationsl
Willie
George McManus
Toh
Manus
ST. Anthony
Crockett
T. B. Baker
Menger
Environment
Edwin H. Lee
Gunter Hotel
Pp. M
Telephone Crockett
Hot Wells
Bath House
Arthur G. Jury
CUBS
Geo.a. Dickel & Co., Distillers
Nashville
Cascade Pure Whisky
Co. L. Parmer
Waco
Texas
Bela Diene Lace
BOC Ane
Quints
Commercial Tenpin League
Vv. L. Pet. Traction Co
Uvalde & Gulfae
Service Evg Co. Gas & Electrics
Morris &Co
Harry
Letter
Rifle Organization
Franklin
Birdsong & Potchernick
Og inTo Livery CO
Soledad St
Travis
Ban Johnson
Dave Fultz
Fraternity
TransferCo
Chas
Sisbie
Dolorosa &T
NOA Spears CO
Losoya St
Alexander
Dobson
Uck
New Texas
Henry R. Mallory
Galveston
Havana
Miami
Mallory Line
S. A
A. P. RY
Corpus Christi
Gregory
Portland
Pullmaynes
C. P
T. A
Ave. C
Rockport
New
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
John B. Carrington
Mr. R. Webb
Chicago & Alton Railway
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