United States Golf Association elects Woodward and sets dates
Frank J. Woodward of Denver was reelected president at the USGA annual meeting in Chicago. Percy R. Pyne II declined another term as treasurer, succeeded by F. S. Wheeler. The association adopted a rule making professionals those who sell golf goods and depend on golf fame to promote sales. National amateur championship dates set for Merion Cricket Club Philadelphia September 2 to 9. National women's September 11 to 14 at Selmon t Springs Boston. National open June 27 to 30 at Minikahda Minneapolis.
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Chicago
United States Golf Association
Denver
Percy R. Pyne II
Princeton
N. J
Wheeler
New York
Merion Cricket Chic
Philadelphia
Selmont Springs Country Club
Boston
Minikahda Golf Club
Minneapolis
B. S. Warner
Detroit
Woodward
Department of Agriculture
Western Golf Association
Magee Becomes Yankee After League Deal
New York reports the American League club closed a deal Friday night with Harry Sinclair who runs Federal League players for Lee Magee the former Brooklyn Federal League club manager and star player.
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New York
Harry Sinclair
Lee Magee
Brooklyn
Creeley Stops Ryan In Ten Round Bout
The scheduled ten round fight in Hot Springs Ark was halted in the third round by the referee. Johnnie Creeley of Cincinnati defeated Jack Ryan of Brooklyn when the bout was stopped to prevent a knockout.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Johnnie Creeley
Cincinnati
Jack Ryan
Brooklyn
Creeley
Ryan
Sooners Top Aggies 35–33 in Norman showdown
The University of Oklahoma basketball team defeated the Oklahoma Aggies 35 to 33 in Norman on Friday. The low scoring clash featured strong defense from both squads and key plays down the stretch.
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Aggies
Norman
Okla
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Aggies
Whitlatch Teams Victor In Pinehurst Golf Event
At Pinehurst North Carolina on January 15 the fifth day of the advertising interests tournament saw 108 entrants in an 18 hole medal play event. Class A winners were Marshall Whitlatch and J D Plummer with 83 85 plus R L Whitton and H F Harrison with 76 86. Class B winners were H C Milholland and C W Yates with 96 76 and C E Beane with 94 and H B Kennedy 98. Mrs C T Russell won the best net score for 36 holes in the women division. R L Whitton won the Thursday tie in class A and Dr A R Gardner won best gross in class B.
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H. C. Milholland
Pittsburg
C. W. Yates
Glenridge
C. E. Beane
Woodland
H. B. Kennedy
Racebrook
C. T. Russell
New York
R.L. Whitton
Beverly
Dr. A. R. Gardner
Dunwoodie
Stilles Rookie Volley Team Sweeps Wine Club Match
J F Stille's volleyball squad won three straight against R F Wines team in the Y M C A Business Men's league 11-8 11-8 11-6. Williams Stille and McNeill starred for the victors while Wine and Dilley excelled for the losers. Next match Monday. Lineups list captains Stille and Wine plus Ernest Studhalter J C Williams A G McNeill and EK Dilley C FE Bartlett Dan Goodrich.
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J. F. Stille
R. F Wine
Williams and Stille
Stille and McNeill
Wine and Dilley
Stille
Ernest Studhalter
J. CC. Williams
A. G. McNeill
Wine
R. B. Wine
EK. Dilley
C. FE. Bartlett
Dan Goodrich
Amateur rules tightening eyed at sport bodies meetings
New York reports at National Golf and Tennis Associations meetings aim to clarify amateur status rules amid recent questions. A listed Baseball Roll of Honor shows twelve players with 302 combined years. Boston club under Percy Haughton expected to enforce strict play and training rules in 1916.
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New York
Middle West
Jim O'Rourke
W. Hart
Pop Anson
Jack Glasscock
Kid Gleason
Jesse Burkett
Roger Conner
George van Haltren
Jake Beckley
Fred Clarke
Nick Young
W. Hamilton
Boston National League Baseball
Percy D. Haughton
Haughton
Harvard
Boston Braves
Gaffney
George Stallings
Boston
Dillon to fight Miske in ten round no decision bout
Superior promoters announced Jack Dillon will meet Billy Miske of St Paul in a ten round no decision bout set for January 28. The contracted weight is 175 pounds at 3 PM. The victor will be paired with a top contender in Superior in February.
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Miske
Superior
Wis
Jack Dillon
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Postoffice Prides Defeat Swift Five In Bowling Clash
The Postoffice Prides defeated Swift & Company in a Commercial League series on Grand Alleys 776 to 771 and 787 to 717 after a first-game tie of 711. Duke led with 492, Hardy Howard added 490, Eldridge had 180 in the second game, and Waddell topped the losers with 171 and 453. The two teams will bowl off the tied result next week.
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Hardy Howard
Eldridge
Waddell
Ree Prides
Butler
Stephens
Duke Ee
H. Howard
Ft & Co
Ronan
Chiado
Smith
De Oro Defends World Three-Cushion Title
Alfredo De Oro defended his world three-cushion billiards title by defeating Lloyd Jevne 150 to 133 in Boston on Friday night. Jevne opened with a strong run and, in the sixty third inning, trailed by only eight points as the final block began. De Oro held steady and needed 50 points to win while Jevne required 89.
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Alfredo de Oro
Lloyd Jevne
Los Angeles
California
de Oro
Jevne
Evers Likely to Join Cubs in Chicago Next Season
Johnny Evers, second baseman of the Boston Nationals, said he expects to play second base for the Chicago Nationals next season. Joe Tinker wired from Chicago that Evers would be welcomed back and that Tinker would move to shortstop if Evers is acquired to revive the famed old pennant winning combination.
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N. Y
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Boston Nationals
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Chicago
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Kuntz Team Wins Practice Game on Dignowity Hillcourt
The Kuntz Albaugh quintet defeated the Evangelical Association five of the Sunday School League Friday night on Dignowity Hillcourt by 35 to 16. Clark Engelbert and Alford led the winners with main scoring, while Mitchell headed the losers.
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Evangelical Association
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Engelbert
Alford
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Bonham Girls Rally Past Lamar in Extra Session
Bonham School girls beat Lamar 14 to 11 in overtime with Halliday scoring the decisive basket. Williams and Halliday starred while Seymour and Dibrell contributed strong all around play. Witmer and McNelly anchored defense as Margueritt led Lamar at goal and Marguera appeared in left guard with Dibrell, Seymour, and Santoz also noted.
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Lamar School
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Halliday
Williams
Seymour
Dibrell
Bonham’ School
Bonham
Lamar
Miss Williams
Miss Elizabeth
Murphy Wins Handball Match In YMCA Tourney
Dan Murphy defeated Robert Smith five straight games in Class A action of the YMCA handball tournament Friday by scores of 11-10 11-3 11-5 11-1 and 11-4. Murphy trailed 10-3 in the opening game but rallied to edge Smith as Wheeler officiated.
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Robert Smith
Smith
Murphy
George Wheeler
Canada must increase its wartime manpower to 300000
The Toronto Globe argues Canada does far less than Britain in proportion to population and wealth and urges raising Canadians under arms to 300000. It cites 160000 enlistments versus Britain’s 3.66 million, and says Canada’s front-line strength should reach 60000 with reserves in Britain to cover losses.
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Toronto Globe
N. W. Rowell
United Kingdom
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Ireland
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England
British War Office
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Army Post Bowlers Defeat Moose Club on Fort Sam Houston Lanes
The Fort Sam Houston tenpin team beat the Loyal Order of Moose 2 games to 1 with scores 742 917 and 831 761 in the three game set. Lancaster led with 530 total and a 207 high game while Nelson had 211 in the final match. Frazier added the top losing total with a 209 game. The Moose used Commercial and City League bowlers and plan a rematch next Friday on the Grand Alleys.
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Army Post
Order of Moose
Horney Tribe
Lancaster
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Frazier
Moose
Gunner Wins Futurity at National Field Trials
Gunner the setter won the American field futurity at Calhoun Alabama with Bedford and Fleishhmann of New York City as owners. Attakapa's Rap owned by I. G. Abney of Shreveport Louisiana took second and King's Cy owned by Dr. T. E. Barber of Grand Forks New York earned third.
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Calhoun
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Tigers Defeat Eagles In Close Friday Hoops
The South Street Tigers beat the South Street Eagles 9 to 4 in a tight game. Harry led scoring and Shapiro anchored defense for the winners while Joe and Russell starred for the losers.
Field Trials Under Way at Rogers Springs Tenn
First heats in the amateur championship race of the All American Field Trials Club were completed here Friday. A final round started with hopes the event would be decided Saturday.
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Rogers Springs
Tenn
Steves Team Wins City Basketball Series Game
Steves basketball quintet beat Knights of Columbus 26 to 29 at YY. M. Co. A. Friday night Brient led the winners with key goals and Aldworth stood out for the losers in a tight city series clash.
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Steve
Knights’ of Columbus
YY. M. Co. A
Brient
Aldworth
Ice cream freezer invention delivers stream after crank
An English invention uses ice and salt packed around a revolving inner cylinder to churn cream. The device releases a continuous stream of ice cream about thirty seconds after the crank is turned.
Bowie Girls Defeat Ruiz in Practice 8 to 1
The Bowie School girls win 8 to 1 over Ruiz in a Friday practice game. Lucille Cadena and Annie Cadena led the offense with goals, Maude Ismonde the lone Ruiz scorer, and النص players listed in the final lineup.
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Lucille
Annie Cadenas
Maude Ismonde
Bowie
A. Cadena
Marshall
L. Cadena
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Dean
Bowie Boys Win Over Ruiz on Ruiz Court 21 to 10
The Bowie School second basketball team defeated Ruizz on the Ruiz court Friday afternoon 21 to 10. Flores scored three field goals and McAllister George and Chapa each added two. Bauer starred for Ruiz with three baskets and strong defense.
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Ruiz Court
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McAllister
George
Chapa
Bauer
Ruiz Quint
Bowie
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Moai
Rossmans Triumph in Turner Ninepin Wins
The Rossman bowlers defeated the Klaus team in two Friday night games of the Turner Ninepin series. Scores were 269 to 244 in the first and 334 to 290 in the second, giving Rossmans the two wins.
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Rossman
Klaus
Intermediates Open With Fast Doubleheader Wins
The second double header of the Intermediate Class basketball series at the YMCA saw Harold Hill's team beat Lane Barber 26 to 3 in the first game and N D Rockefeller's squad defeat Barber 22 to 11 in the second. Ernest Green led with 12 points, Leonard Hurt eight, Hill six, while Forest Fesler scored eight for Rockefeller. Bruce Cross added three field goals for Barber. The next double bill is slated for Tuesday.
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Lane Barber
N. D. Rockefellow
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Quint
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Ernest Green
Leonard Hurt
Reilly
Arthur Tuttle
Meier Katz
Forest Fesler
George Sexauer
Whitlock Zander
Bruce Cross
Aubrey Schofield
Kiviat and Smith Declared Ineligible Amateurs
A special committee of the Amateur Athletic Union upheld the board of managers by declaring Abel R. Kiviat and Harry J. Smith ineligible for amateur competition. The runners were charged with professionalism after an appeal was considered Friday night in New York.
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Smith
New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Abel R. Kiviat
Harry J. Smith
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