Regatta Draws Record Scholastic Rowing Showdown
Georgetown Juniors lead field as fifth annual American Rowing Association regatta in Philadelphia May gathers top scholastic eights from Central High Worcester Academy Georgetown Preparatory and others. Syracuse Harvard Yale Penn Cornell Wisconsin and Annapolis may join. organizers offer free entry fees to school crews and strive for record participation.
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Athletic life questioned by Dr Woods Hutchinson
An Inter Ocean report summarizes Dr Woods Hutchinson in Harper's Magazine March issue arguing athletic sports may shorten life. Coughlin's 1905 study shows higher death rates among athletes from infectious and noninfectious diseases. Data suggest moderation in all things as health guidance. calls to abolish school and college sports.
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Baltorial
Chicago
Coughlin
Mie
Grlak
Final Benning test looms for Jubilee and Billie Hibbs
Last week of races at Washington Jockey Club opens amid mud and anticipation. Jubilee and Billie Hibbs head a two year old field with Slated to meet Speedy Swayback in a closing Benning Handicap week charged by owners Madden Hitchcock Belmont Rainey and McLaughan. Jubilant crowds expected as Jesse Brown Cup and Benning Spring Handicap highlight a week reshaped by weather and shifting entries.
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Jubilee
Littlefiel
Billie Hibbs
David Dunlop
Benning
Washington Jockey Club
John H. Madden
Hitchcocks
Belmonts
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Jimmy McLaughan
Virginia
Maryland
Carter
Jesse Brown
Siika
J Johnson Leads Jogkeys as Miller Trails by Week's End
Jockey Joe Johnson tops the Benning standings after two weeks as Walter Miller ends the period close behind. Radtke struggles to drop weight while Mountain improves. Graziallo and others show mixed form. Amateur Cup entries include The Cricket and Yellowback with top amateurs set for a likely strong race.
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John E. Madden
Mannix
Benning
Walter Miller
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Miller
Radtke
Me¢Daniel
Mountain
New Orleans
McDaniel
Englander
Johson
Jonagan
Hatchite Team Departs For Southern Trip To Open With Davidson
George Washington University's baseball squad led by Coach Cummings and Manager Willis left by train for Greensboro N C to start the Southern schedule with Davidson College. The party included a Post correspondent and enthusiastic rooters as the team, in best spirits, aims to land the majority of their games. Players listed include Orrlson Stevenson Doyle Hester Shea Browman Thomas Scanlon Titus Carr Campbell.
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Post
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Hester
Shea
Brovnan
Thomas
Scanlon
Titus
Carr
Campbell
Tennis clashes to take place in New York meet
An indoor tennis tournament will unfold in New York starting Monday and run for several weeks. Prominent players expected include Miss May Sutton, W. J. Clothier, Holcombe Ward, W. A. Larned, K. H. Behr, M. D. Whitman, R. D. Little, and Beals Wright. A highlight is the Intercity women's championship won two years ago by Miss Marton Fennec and Eleanor Sears of Boston.
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New York
Miss May Sutton
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Holcombe Ward
W. A. Larned
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R. D. Little
Beals C. Wright
Misa Marton Fennec
Eleanor Sears
Boston
Naps Defeat Toledo as Cleveland Wins 7 to 1
In Toledo on April 7, Cleveland defeats Toledo 7 to 1 after bunched hits and fast play. Score by innings shows Cleveland building a lead early and maintaining it. Batteries were Jose Bernard Clarke for Cleveland and Bemis Eells Cheek Abbott Land for Toledo.
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Six Innings Scoreless As Boston and Columbus Fight Rain
In Columbus Ohio on April 7 the Boston Americans and the Columbus Cham pions played six scoreless innings before rain halted play. Players listed include Storetoovocoe, Dineen, Hartle, Arthruster, Garvey, Kane, and Foct. The Yankees head north after spring training, with the club departing for Lynchburg, Beltimore, and Richmond as part of their schedule.
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Foct
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Richmond
New York
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Athletic meet plans and dates announced at George Washington University
The Sporting Editor notes the next athletic meet will be held by George Washington University later this month for members only. A major intercollegiate outdoor event is set for April 29 at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Horse Races Feature Names and Entry List at Columbia Course
A detailed listing of horses, jockeys, and entries for multiple races at Columbia course. Notable names include Wabash Queen, Jupiter, Beckon, Faust, Colomosa, Anna May, Delphie, and Old Colony among others. Races cover three-year-olds to older, with distances from four to one mile and a half furlongs, plus selling and allowance events.
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Jungle Tap
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Benning
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Watt
Index
Jack McKeon
Venus
Tom Lawson
Edwin H
Jupiter
Gossoon
Luzetta
Merry M
Mias Marjorie
Achess
Beckon
Jou Lee
Farlonga
Bobbie Kean
Greeno
Faust
Anna May
Bel
Berkeley
Sheridan
Workman
Ladle Dream
Princess Roysi
Cousin Kate
Rona Smith
Old Colony
Merry Lassie
Beasle Wynna Alegra
Columbia Course
Colomosa
Dekaber
Menacoder
Turbulence
Delphie
Oxford
Fomat
Armonde
Rita
Buller Boy
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City Park
Yond du Lac
Gold
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Paxton
Raes
Hazel M
Brawney Lad
Stephen
Vie Boreh
Ly We Veel
Mortiboy
Peter Sterling
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Ingils
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Quagga
Roseboro
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Ai Aa Charter A. Frees
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Gin Hee
Vaioski
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Duke of Orleans
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May Pink
Igt T. Newgont
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Arcourt Peve
Galvestonian
Vincenti
David
Balth James
Iras
Cadichon
Bedford
Washington Menswear Promises Full Value And Return Offer
A Washington clothing ad touts men’s suits at 20 dollars with a money back guarantee if the customer dislikes the purchase. It emphasizes fair business and generous return policy as the essence of its success and hints the price reflects significant value. The ad teases a longer story behind why twenty dollars represents value, claiming the suits tell it.
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Washington
Duckpin Tourney Closes With Qualifying Scores
The Royal alleys held the duckpin tournament finals as scores were posted. Notable results include Sins C-Hmlth 642, Zellers 617, Sime 689, Meggett 678, Parker 677, and Fink 563 in Class A. Zellers set a high single of 160 breaking Sims by one. Final rounds: Class A Thursday April 32, Class C Monday April 15.
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Clore A—Totten
Zellers
Marehall
Biker
Sime
Meggett
Parker
Nason
Byrd
Fink
Galloway
Mauphin
Geary
Willams
Ford
Latt
Mieler
Highes
Wallace
Sins C
Hmlth
Warner
Field
Veerhoff
Towles
Rodler
Schmidt
Mackstr
Cox
Johnston
Cantillon’s New Nine Welcomes Hickman After Injury
Charley Hickman, Cantillon’s new first baseman, returns to Washington from Cincinnati with a strained knee tendon. Doctors hope for a quick season start while Hickman hails the Nationals' revamped lineup and praises Blankenship, Ganley, Perrine, and pitcher depth. He notes the Cardinals are strong, predicts a fast race to the first division, and says the West may dominate the league.
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Joe Cantillon
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Fort Worth
Florida Avenue
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White Sox
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Dayton
Joe
Iake
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Burch
Kelly
Stoney’ McGlynn
Beebe
Karger
Fromme
St. Louis
Browns
Sox
Naps
Detroit
Storm Prevents Victory in Wind Driven Baseball Game
Springfield Ohio April 7 Special to The Washington Fest Washington Americans and the Babes of the Central League did not play a full game. With the score 4 to 2 in the last half of the fifth inning a fierce wind and rain storm blew the tarpaper roof from the stands. Players fled to center field as rain intensified. Anderson, Johnson, and Noyes were noted among others absent or injured. Joe Collins of the Babes stood out with a triple and a double in three at bats, while Cantillon eyed a Stahl trade and awaited Taylor’s return as the Washington club headed to Columbus.
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Terry McGovern Improves After Sanatorium Stay
The Washington Post reports Terry McGovern shows clear physical improvement after two days out of the sanatorium. He walks sleeps and eats normally while attendant Barney Flanagan stays beside him. Joe Humphreys rents a cottage on Washington Avenue for Terry his wife and son to move into soon. Mrs McGovern has not yet seen him since admission and Terry looks forward to a reunion.
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Terry
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Van Auken WAVYS CAPTAIN in Navy Nine at Annapolis
Frederick T. Van Auken of Plainfield New Jersey has been elected captain of the navy baseball nine at Annapolis. He is noted as the most experienced pitcher on the squad while Lombard the retiring captain and third baseman faces a nervous affection and may take extended sick leave or resign.
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Frederick T. van Auken
Plainfield
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Hillhouse
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Norfolk Club Not Sold Amid Talks of Newport News Bid
Otto Weils of the Norfolk baseball club denied reports that the Virginia State league franchise was sold to Newport News for 6000 dollars. A syndicate in Newport News reportedly offered that sum, but lack of local interest and no streetcar service to the ball park during the exposition are cited as reasons for any sale hesitancy.
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Norfolk
Otto Weils
Norfolk Baseball Club
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Baseball results and rowing championship note
Scores from Rocky Point and Newark show Providence Eastern 2 Boston National 1 and New York Netsons 6 Newark Eastern 5. Paterson Hudson River League defeated by Brooklyn Nationals 1. Nationals resigns sculling title after Sydney race. George Towns forfeits claim to brother Charles Towns who is challenged by Webb of New Zealand.
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M. J—New York
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al Salersen
N. J
Brooklyn Paterson
Nationals
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New South Wales
George Towns
Charles ‘Towns
Webb
New Zealand
Baseball Babble Highlights Grievances and Player News
Frank Delehanty of Griff's team voices a grievance over a sal ary promise. Addie Joss cheers Enner Filok’s return to Lesota. Teague’s outfielder and Yale coach Billy Lush recover from eye injury. Chase misses reports amid illness rumors. Doc White, Chicago White Sox, preaches season conditioning and field drills. Players’ status and health loom over early season chatter.
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Griff
Del
Marrett
Salaty Promce
Addie Joss
Lesota
Enmer Filok
Josxays
Teague
Billy Lush
Yale
Napta
Georgetown
Chase
Hal
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