Sunday School Quint Stages Two One-Sided Wins
Laurel Heights stay undefeated by routing Evangelical Association 33 to 11 as George Spencer scores 21 on eight field goals and three fouls. St Mark's Episcopal also remains perfect, beating Utica Presbyterians 24 to 9 with Gish leading with 12 points and Bullitt adding 6.
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Laurel Heights
Evangelical Association
St. Mark’s Episcopal
Utica Presbyterians
Evangelicals
George Spencer
O. K. Jackson
Watson
Bryant
Scarp
Heights
Edwin Reichert
Milton Arold
Steffler
Loessberg Brothers
St. Mark’s
Weill
Tommie Gish
Bullitt
Gish
Herman Roemer
Jimmie Hall
Carl Gildemeister
Bledsoe
Russell
Presbyterians
Simmang
Edwars
Abbott
Les Saunders
Laurel H'hts
Evangelical
Jackson
E. Reichert
G. Spencer
Knockout Boxers Taboo Says Moha
Bob Moha warns against relying on knocking out opponents in boxing. He films a quick KO of Joe Cox in New York but notes managers fear his dangerous five man support group. He advises staying outpointing opponents to keep steady ranking and fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Moha
Moha
New York
Joe Cox
Missouri
Bob
Moira
Gilbert Morris Wins High School Rifle Shoot at 300 Yards
The High School Rifle Club held a shoot at the municipal range on Saturday morning. Gilbert Morris won with 81 of 100 at 300 yards, praised as sensational by Sergeant Mitchell. Petty McDonald scored 76 and Arthur Nentwich 68, with many others posting solid figures.
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Gilbert Morris
Sergeant Mitchell
Petty McDonald
Arthur Nentwich
Emory Cushing
Nelson McAskill
Fred Nentwich
Leslie Lentz
Dewitt Harry
Lorraine Murphy
William Eisler
John Haile
Louis Guinn
Aven Torbert
Earl Newlin
Milton West
Linwood Barr
Harry Dinwiddie
Robert Melton
Houston Country Club Announces Midwinter Golf Tourney
Houston Texas January 20 A midwinter invitation golf tournament from the Houston Country Club will run February 21 to 24. The event features a divided third flight with large prizes, a left handed contest, and invites top players from Texas and beyond including Chick Evans Bob Jones Perry Adair and several major league figures. The championship field will include George N Aldredge Jr Bryan Heard and other notable Texas golfers.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Houston Country Club
Sowa
John S. Bonner
Chick Evans
Chicago White Sox
United States
Reuben Bush
Nelson Whitney
New Orleans
Bob Jones
Perry Adair
Atlanta
Ned Sawyer
St. Louis
Chicago
George N. Aldredge Jr
Dallas
Bryan Heard
Tarrant Boys
San Antonio
George Rotan
Waco
Happy Massingill
Fort Worth
C. L. Dexter Jr
Beau mont wins five furlong opener at Tia Juana
Five furlong races dominate the card with Beau mont scoring in race one for Hoisington on 110 at 9 to 2 with Joe Busher second and Time 1 12. Col Matt and Doon also ran. Race two sees Hes ter H ridden by E Martin triumph in 1 10 3-5 time with Hazel C second and Alice Theresa third. Race three names Nifty winner over Thisme Belle and Classy Surf with Time 1 10 2-5. Race four Broncho Billy takes five and a half furlongs while Time 1 15 3-5 and race five Quartermaster prevails at 13 to 20 with Black Thorn second. Sixth race six furlongs goes to Executor ahead of Dominion Park and Patsy Mack. Time 1 22 3-5.
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Beaumont
Pool
Hoisington
C. Taylor
Joe Busher
Longo
Col
Matt, Doon
Bob
Hester H
E. Martin
Hazel C
O'Brien
Alice Theresa
E. Smith
Russell McGill
Fat Cathay
Eugene Sues
Nifty
Pauley
Thisme Belle
Alexandria
Cinco Colorado
Stalinese
Checks
Harrington
Custom House
Pickens
Syphon Boy
Poppee
Quartermaster
Black Thorn
Vignola
Jennie Crawford
the Wolf
Executor
Gross
Dominion Park
Patsy Mack
McIntyre
Prince Conrad
Jake Argent
Cecil
Otisco
R. Watts
Curls
Dreyer
Santana
Wingfield
Man Crit
Abe Martin
Sky
Berthier
Wizard
Ball
Water Lee
J. Carroll
Argument
Gray
Edith Olga
Idler
Welga
Ampere II
Gargan
Solace
Esposito
Unity
Idolata
King McGee
Stony Brook
Eddie Mott
Frontier
Maxentius
Orperth
Anita
Liberator
McEwen
Imperator
G. Carroll
al Hudson
Sir Welltons
Soldier
Mink
Eddie T
Athena
Amute
King Box
Marchcourt
Corey
Naushon
Knight
Tatiana
Thomas Hare
High Tide
Spahn
Rescue
Nigadoo
Principal Figures in Threatened Baseball Strike
The article outlines the dispute between the Baseball Players Fraternity and Major Leagues led by Ban Johnson of the American League and John K Tener of the National League. Fraternity president David L Fultz claims about 85 percent of players belong to the Fraternity and will refuse to sign contracts until issues are resolved. The piece notes anticipated excitement in baseball circles as tensions rise.
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Baseball Players’ Fraternity
National Commission
David L. Fultz
Fraternity
Ban Johnson
John K. Tener
Confidence and risk in golf by John N. Wheeler
The piece argues confidence is essential in golf yet often misused. It cites McDermott’s Open victory as a model of supreme belief, warns against false confidence, and condemns playing it safe. It stresses eye focus on the ball and going after shots rather than retreating behind caution.
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Smith
Jones
John McDermott
Buffalo
McDermott
Henry Stucklen
Brae Burn
Lagtree
Advisory Committee Backs Federal Migratory Bird Rules
The advisory committee to the Department of Agriculture on migratory birds issued a statement backing federal regulations for closed seasons. It cites conservation aims, uniform standards, and avoidance of spring shooting, noting the season ends January 31 but closes January 30 due to inclusive dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Shupee
Sihupee
Department of Agriculture
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
D. F. Houston
Bureau of Biological Survey
Congress
North America
Great Plains
West
Meets Pet Brown On Monday Night
Jack Ross the sensational Cleveland middleweight wrestler was to meet Pet Brown of Taylor the Taylor middleweight wrestling champion in a finish catch as catch can bout at Beethoven Hall Monday night. Brown is described as the most powerful and skilled opponent Ross has faced in months with scissors holds and hammer locks noted as his dangerous weapons.
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Jack Ross
Cleveland
Pet
Brown
Taylor
Beethoven Hall
Adolph Ernst
Jingles From Sportland by Jack Velock
A column of humorous verse on amateurs professionals and sports figures. It riffs on promoters managers and fights with playful lines about Kid Cowler Jimmy Johnson Les Darcy and Honus Wagner amid humor and cartoons of 1917 sports culture.
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Sportland
Jack Velock
Federal migratory bird law urged for conservation
The piece lists extinct North American birds and many others at risk while arguing for a comprehensive federal conservation program. It stresses the value of birds for food and recreation and calls on citizens to support the migratory bird law and its enforcement to preserve this natural resource.
Goulding to Compete in Millrose Indoor Carnival
George Goulding of the Walkers Club Toronto world speed pedestrian will race at the Millrose Athletic Association indoor carnival in Madison Square Garden on January 24. He is in excellent condition and aims to lower the world two mile mark of 13 minutes 38 35 seconds, as the scratch man with liberal marks given to top American pedestrians.
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New York
George Goulding
Walkers’ Club of
Toronto
John McGowan
Millrose Athletic Association
Madison Square Garden
Goulding
Don’t kid the squirrels signs spotted in University Square
Signs in University Square known as the don’t kid the squirrels slogans were joined by a new line added by an anonymous writer. The updated sign reads Do not handle or molest the squirrels They might get you in a lighthearted local oddity noted by the Indianapolis News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Square
Indianapolis News
Yale Alumni Weekly Condemns Professional Football
The Yale Alumni Weekly denounces professional football in large stadiums, arguing it would commercialize the sport and undermine college football, despite Walter Camp’s recent support for the idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Yale Alumni Weekly
Walter Camp
Yale
Enthusiasts urged to join San Antonio rifle clubs and NRA offers
Local sharpshooters advocate expanding the municipal range as seven states consider emulation. The National Rifle Association invites organized clubs of ten or more and individual members for 25 dollars, with yearly dues and free Krag cartridges. Arsenal price list includes Krag carbine and Springfield rifles, pistols, cartridges, and cleaning goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Lipscomb
United States
San Antonio
National Rifle Association
Woodward Building
Washington, D. C
San Antonio Arsenal
Krag
Colt
Havana Race Day Results Highlight Six Furlong Opens
Summary of the Havana race card with six furlong wins by Otisco ridden by R Watts at 8 to 1 and Wizard at 7 to 5, plus Regular in the mile event and Marchcourt leading a one mile affair. Other runners included Curls, Solace, Soldier, Naushon and Tatiana in key placements.
Daylight Saving Bill Seen Boosting Sports
If Congress passes daylight saving, baseball games could finish before darkness and business men could play golf after work. An extra sixty minutes of daylight would enable more athletics after business hours, assuming public participation.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
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