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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1916

Page

16

Washington Irving Quintet Triumphs Over Weston High

Washington Irving claims a 38 to 27 basketball victory from Weston High on Weston’s floor. Washington erased a 23–14 halftime deficit with a strong second half, led by Peck and Dawson as key scorers while Weston stalled in the final period.

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City forms Pool League with six teams planned

A new city pool league forms with Imperial and Colonial teams plus others under consideration. J M Armement Company plans a team. A silver loving cup awaits the champion as schedules set for midweek matches at Imperial and nearby rooms.

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1916 Schedule Announced for Wa bash College Football

Wey dbmocinses omens CRAPWORDSVILLE Ind Jan 22 1916 schedule of the Wa bash College football team announced today schedule includes games with Purdue October 14 Notre Dame October 28 Marietta College at Marietta November 1 Yth and Marquette at Milwaukee Wis November 30

Wey Ind Wabash Purdue Notredame Marietta College Marietta Marquette Milwauki Wis

Early era crossover of football and tennis at Yale and Harvard

A fragmented reminiscence recalls the 1890 Yale Harvard football clash and early star players like Robert D. Wrenn and All American selections. The piece notes athletes of the era split time between football and tennis, the brutal on-field conditions, and the long gap until their teams met again after a brutal 64 to 0 game and ensuing years.

Janais Husky Taltor Stroniols Robert D. Wrenn Lie Awa Guarnt Allo Yale Harvard Springefold Wren Aven Murwart

Tenn Champion Maurice BK McLoughlin Plays Golf Tour

The article notes Maurice BK McLoughlin, former national tennis champion, has not announced quitting tennis for golf but has been seen playing around California. It highlights a trend of tennis stars taking up golf, listing well known players from the era who pursue both racquet sports and golf, including J. C. Wright and Norman Brooks among others.

Maurice BK McLoughlin California Iinks Teave VA. Larned Norman 2. Brooks JC. Wright N. C. Nilex

Giants may face house cleaning if Sinclair buys

New York reports say Harry Sinclair aimed to buy the Giants and may fire manager McGraw’s era by trimming players. Mathewson, Tesreau, Doyle, and Robertson could go, with Dean and Moyers unlikely to survive. Sinclair would seek a pennant winner and would draft Federal League talent to rebuild at Polo Grounds. Local fans demand a winning club.

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Herrmann May Lose Out As Baseball Head

Cincinnati report says Garry Herrmann faces removal as head of the national commission that oversees baseball. Talks of dissolving the commission rise as pressure to form a new baseball body grows, with Herrmann’s long tenure and club ownership cited as factors in the turmoil.

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Stanford Plans Eastern Invasion for Intercollegiate Meets

Stanford University aims to send crews and track teams to the Intercollegiate championships at Harvard on May 26 27 and to travel a cinder plaza team a week or ten days ahead. The venture to eastern sports fields will cost at least $8 000 with travel and judging expenses for crews and track.

Ws Crow Stanford Harvard California College

St Marys High Meets Weston High In Tuesday Game

Weston High will visit St Marys High School Gym Tuesday at 8 15 p m for a boys basketball game. St Marys aims for another win as coach and players including Schaffner Onestingl Donohue McAndrew Henry Healey Riker and McDonough prepare to take the floor. In Jacksonville Alabama T W Tiarman football coach at Tilton College received a preliminary offer for a new position from South Carolina Agricultural College.

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Early 1909 League Moves Spark Controversy in Pitching

Remarks recall a winter 1908 09 decision awarding John Hans Offlinr to Pittsburg amid Cleveland's claim of rights. Mention notes Herrmann's role in the Federal League buildup via the Tinker deal with Charlie Ebbets of Brooklyn, stirring Johnsonian discontent.

John Hans Offlinr Pittsburg Cleveland Herrmann Charlie Ebbets Brooklyn Johnsonians Willy Tyer

Willard Moran Championship Showdown Sparks Heavyweight Interest

New York Inn reports a ten round no-decision exhibition between Willard and Moran to decide if a knockout or foul will crown the heavyweight champion. Historical data suggest title bouts average around ten to seventeen rounds, with knockouts common in decisive showdowns. The bout’s outcome hinges on a decisive knockout or ruling to shift the championship.

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Washington and Jefferson to face Yale next season schedule reveals 11 games

Washington and Jefferson announces a 1916 football schedule with eleven games including Yale at New Haven on October 28 and a finale at Rutgers in New York. The announcement mentions an athletic committee meeting and potential coaches Tobin and McIntire for 1916.

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Wesleyan Expects Strong Baseball Team This Season

Wesleyan fans anticipate a powerful baseball season with a strong roster. The piece notes public interest in southern trips, a crowded schedule, and coach Ulrich's improving squad, eyeing key matchups and title hopes, including games against Dayin Wilkins College and West Virginia.

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Maroon Ne Chicago Baseball Team In Japan Tour

The University of Chicago baseball squad completed a global swing winning 33 of 41 games. They posted 220 runs for against 93 by opponents, with wins in Japan against All Americans and All Japan, and numerous shutouts. A long midwestern tour was praised for its strength and breadth.

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Buckhannon Edges Grafton In Rough Local Battle

Buckhannon high school defeated Grafton 34 to 0 in a rough, crowdroared game on the YMCA gym floor. Buckhannon led with heavier lineup and balanced scoring by Ross Parker Shroyer Hymes Layfield and Steele, while Gates for Grafton included Collins Sinclair Madeira and others. Referee Watkins oversaw a 26 minute halves contest.

Grafton Buckhannon High School Hymes Layfield Buckhannon Stelle Shroyer Grafton—Sinclair Collins Ross Parker Lay- Geld Steele Gratton Madeira Watkins

Intercollegiate rifle championship entries announced

Thirty nine colleges and one forsition have entered teams of ten men for the national rifle championship under the National Rifle Association of America. Thirteen matches run from January 15 to April 8 with teams shooting at home and away ranges. Scores of the five top men count for team totals, using a 22 caliber rifle at fifty yards. Class A and Class B winners receive the championship and medals, with additional medals for the Class B winner.

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Marathon skating race planned in Cohoes New York

A long distance skating race is planned for Cohoes New York later this month. The event will cover twenty six miles and 985 yards, the full marathon distance. Several top skaters from around the world are expected to compete, making it a race of notable public interest.

Aera Planne Cohoes

Boxing Instructor Frank Starshall Joins Dayton Police

Boxing instructor and former middleweight Frank Starshall, recently retired from boxing, has been appointed to Dayton police to serve as physical director for the force. Starshall will act as boxing coach and trainer for the department, bringing ring experience to physical fitness and self defense programs.

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