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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1915
Page
15
Jesa Willard presents two campaigns for Johnson to choose from as he faces James J. Willard and the older Doc Time. The piece weighs Johnson’s risk of an early assault versus outpointing and the toll of age, with Willard relying on youth to outlast.
Wales baseball team from Yale arrived late last night and are housed at the Stateush Hotel with 12 players plus Manager Bob Thompson. Aint Middlebrook says the team has had two weeks of outdoor practice and plans to give Georgetown a real battle at 3:30.
Billiard experts meet as Charles Bartelmes and Thomas Cox face off at the Royal parlors. Bartelmes, noted pocket alchard champion, challenges Cox of North Carolina in a 125 Latics string match tonight. Cox is billed as one of the Souths ablest players with a tight contest expected. Admission to the match will be free.
Army and Navy Preps scored in two big innings, the first and sixth, to beat Western High School 10 to 7 on the former's field. The winners totaled sixteen hits in six at bats, with Neal driving in three runs and Peck contributing. Western tallied seven runs aided by errors and solid hitting from its lineup.
In Habana on March 31 reports compare Johnson and Willard training. Johnson struggles to train as hard as before yet shows strength and speed, while Willard trains intensely. Doctors assess both in good condition. officials announce Cuban physicians at ringside to stop any dangerous moment.
Alhambra Cal March 31 Saw Jeffries at his home he believes Willard can beat Johnson if he fights well a strong left hand helps and Johnson is aging dissipated Jeffries says Jess lacks enough top foes to judge but notes Willard has improved and believes Corbett Sharkey or Fitzsimmons would have beaten the best Johnson day he spoke with amusement and mocked plans to chase trout next day
In a tense ten inning comeback Catholic University toppled Vermont after the visitors briefly led in the tenth. Fahey pitched all nine and extra, Gilbert worked for Vermont as both teams traded rallies amid a cold wind and errors. Kilian triple sparked C U’s late surge, Lynch doubled and scored, while Reed and Donnelly produced key hits for Vermont.
The Washington Post reports Bowie Maryland starts the season at Prince Georges park with twelve days of races under the Jockey Club. Starler A B Dade presides as barrier and Joseph A Murphy as presiding judge. The Bowie Inaugural Handicap for 3 year olds and up at seven furlongs headlines a card that includes eight topweights like R E. Waking’s Horse and Boxer. Special trains from Washington will run to the track as turfmen from the East flock to the capital area for opening day.
An OCR rich list shows scattered names, places, and phrases including Lewia Opper Whitney entry Hectograph Mustard Vanda Payor Emerald Gem Jim Basey Pharoah Zodiac Kinmundy Afterglow Chad Buford Morning Telegraph Violet Linda Payne Deduction Northerner Loma Travera Isidera Joe Derbold Star Gift Yadeling Paaroab Torton Field etc. Contours of a shuffled city page with sports, notes, and ads appear without coherent narrative.
Nationals overwhelm Georgetown 15 to 5 on Georgia Avenue, two frames deciding the game as major leaguers outclass college opposition. Thompson started for Georgetown, Engel fanned 10 over four innings, while Hoppe made his knuckleball debut for the Nationals amid heavy errors and damp conditions.
Juarez results show multiple selling races with long list of entrants. Brooks driven by Carter won early at four furlongs with Macabre second and Sage third, time listed as v402. Second race over five and a half furlongs won by Cordova ridden by Feney with Asura second and Fellma third. Third race over a mile saw Oblivion lead from Clark, with electro and ERenwar among top finishers. Additional races include four furlongs and half mile sprints with various horses and riders named.
In Havana, race day featured five events for mixed ages and conditions. Winners included Sant Oone in the first with time 11925, and Fr ancis Minda Sumway among riders Francis Minda and Mort Sylea. The second race went to Migs Wrimby at odds of 3 to 1 2 to 1 with time 110, while Perth Wonk placed third. Third race saw Mall at 6 to 1 prevail, time notched near two seconds. Fourth race produced Belle as top horse with 2 to 1 odds and Drortor second. Fifth race listed multiple contenders with Pine taking a close second and Free Will among runners. full results reflect a crowded field.
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