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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1912
Page
14
The readable parts mention boxing, swimming, and record attempts with names like Jane and Janet. The text is heavily garbled, mentioning various events and possible dates but lacks a coherent report or clear outcomes to confirm specific results or participants.
Former St Louis manager leads a squad of free agents intended for the Cleveland United States League club. Efforts target players under contract with other leagues, with Cleveland seeking many professional free agents to revitalize its roster.
In early spring action the Washington Nationals renew a tuneup against Boston with Carl McBride rested for leg recovery and speculation on injuries. Highlights include unusual plays, relay throws, and discussions of player readiness as teams prepare for opening day amid trackable tensions and roster reshuffles.
Washington products Handiboe and Fischer depart to join minor league clubs in the South Atlantic and New York circuits. Handiboe to Savannah and Fischer to Utica as Dodd and club officials confirm signings and outline early season plans, roster moves, and field improvements for the Capital City League.
In a rugged baseball clash, Schaefer shines with two timely hits guiding Washington past Boston. Moeller sparks rallies, Tyler earns the complete-game win as Engel struggles with control. Key plays include Schaefer’s eighth-inning triple and Moeller’s clutch scoring, while Boehling and Tyler keep the pressure on late.
In Lewiston on April 5 Joe Jeanette of New York defeated Philadelphia’s Black Bill in the third round of a two six round city hall bout. Jeanette, heavier and aggressive, controlled the action after a rough opening round with crowd jeers. Black Bill fell multiple times before a final short arm punch ended the match.
Mandot and Abel, two semi wind ups for the Jake Abel and Joe Mandot championship fight of April 16, were announced today. Terry Nelson of Philadelphia meets Young Mann of this city, while Young Jack Johnson 16 classed with Battling Johnson. Abel and Mandot agree to weigh in at 136 pounds. The all Alaska sweepstakes dog race starts. Scotty Allen set a new distance record after driving Malamutes owned by CE Darling of Berkeley.
Princeton and Georgetown meet on Georgetown field this afternoon in a crucial Intercollegiate baseball clash that could decide the championship. Princeton hopes to extend its recent dominance as Georgetown seeks a winning streak, with Sam White and Tal Pendleton in the lineup and Bergen pitching for Princeton. The game is set for 4 o clock with Mullany catching for Georgetown.
Lightweight champion Ad Wolgast reports recovery and plans to be fit for a twenty round title bout on July 4. He says he can take on any challenger and even offers Packey McFarland a slight weight advantage.
Harold J Topping of Greenwich Country Club defeated Charles Evans Jr of Edgeswater to reach the finals of the twelfth annual United North and South amateur golf championship at Pinehurst. Evans led with 76, Topping 79, with Evans trapped in spots on the number two course.
In a compact district duckfin recap players such as Morrison 10 Bd and Halley 10h are noted with numbers like 102 109 89 and 92. The fragment mentions Deckman Young Rider Herbert Michaud and squads including Otlver Sf and Bom with various scores and identifiers, reflecting a chaotic scoreboard snippet from a local league page.
Columbia edges Washington and Lee 5 to 4 with Moran and Tompkins delivering on offense while Peeples and Smith shine in defense. Roster notes show detailed batting and fielding, including key plays and errors, as Columbia secures the win in this tight early season clash.
H. K Devereux, president of the Taco course owner, announced that a planned automobile race meeting in Cleveland to coincide with the Eagles convention would not be granted. The Grand Circuit harness track would be affected as cars could damage the surface, leaving it unsuitable for horse racing. With no alternative track available, auto races are unlikely to be a feature of the convention.
Chicago April 3 Marcy McIntyre Sox right fielder reported today to President Comiske. He had been in Cuba playing ball and is in splendid shape. Salary difference reports are untrue. McIntyre will work on the home park until the Sox squad arrives.
The Trimonu actipue Club has organized its baseball team for the season and seeks to arrange games this coming summer with any squad whose players are 18 or older. Interested teams may contact W 5S Stamper, manager, Prummond Md, for prompt attention.
Several hundred striking workers clashed with deputies outside the Garfeld mill as authorities dispersed the crowd with clubs bricks and stones. Reports say deputies fired overhead strikes and six arrests were made with one striker found unconscious and bleeding. The union claims the injury was caused by a deputy. Various mill notices also reported wage increases to take effect April 8.
In Beaumont on April 8 two men were killed in a street duel between McKnight and Whitney. The quarrel over work led to McKnight firing first, Whitney returning fire, and both men dying at the scene. McKnight reportedly shot Whitney after Whitney shot McKnight, with no witnesses surviving to explain the motive.
The Thrift Building Company plans to begin work next week on fifteen two story and mansard roof dwellings in Petworth with eight rooms and bath. Brick homes include electric light open fireplaces and improved heating, ready for occupancy by June 1 priced at 000 each, with inspection set for May 15.
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