Washington 4 Ball Team Faces Uncertain Campaign
Sporting comment analyzes Washington's 4 ball squad, noting a weaker spring showing than in earlier campaigns. It highlights limited improvement, questions about leadership, and the uncertain impact of key players as the season approaches. The piece weighs prospects, predicting mixed results and calling for steady form from pitchers and hitters alike.
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Champion Fight Record Puts Johnson Ahead Despite Jeffries Dissonance
The text notes Johnson as current champion after beating Fares while acknowledging the true title remains disputed by factors beyond undefeated status. Jeffries is portrayed as disinterested in boxing, preferring baseball or football and exploiting fights for wealth, with scant respect for the sport itself.
Georgetown Hilltoppers Meet Catholic University in Big City Game
Excitement runs high as Georgetown hosts Catholic University in a highly anticipated baseball clash. Brookland’s nine are viewed as favorites thanks to consistent form, while Georgetown backs a strong resurgence after the Lafayette game. Manager Brown anticipates a large crowd amid intense student and alumni rivalry.
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Entered in Penn meet relay teams from two colleges
Gallaudet College and Maryland Agricultural College join relay events at the Penn championships on Franklin Field Philadelphia late this month. They face College of the City of New York Ursinus Gettysburg Franklin and Marshall St Johns College An napolia University Maryland and the Indiana State Normal. Agglays have won all races entered this season while Ballaudet has yet to run an open event.
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Jeffries Trains by Road Work Near Rowardennan Camp
Jim Jeffries completed a nine mile road run from Boulder Creek to Rowardennan, with nephews Boyer and Elstler and Farmer Burns. He reported good wind, not yet’ begun full training, and planned light work while preparing for Johnson. Jeffries later played baseball, rested, then posed for photos showing a fit, muscular build and readiness for forthcoming bouts.
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Georgetown racketers to play at Annapolis April 30
Georgetown announces a match against St Johns of Annapolis on April 30 for the Blue and Gray. Two doubles sets and likely singles feature Cant Pallen and Carlin as top contenders to represent the team. singles entrants to be decided after trials.
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Cardinal Gibbons at Georgetown Practice Promises Support
Cardinal Gibbons visited the Georgetown University field to watch a baseball practice after the trustees named Dr George A Dougherty vice rector of the Catholic University and praised the team for its unbeaten season. Archbishop Ferley and trustees approved immediate gymnasium construction behind McMahon Hall and Tarley wished the team success in the next game.
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Raids At Wheeling Turf Exchange Lead To Multiple Arrests
Wheeling West Virginia police led by Chief Howard Hastings raided the Wheeling Turf Exchange, arresting nine housemen and detaining players in a major gaming sweep. Bonds were set at 320 for housemen and 10 dollars bail for players. The pool room, open for twenty years, had drawn plain clothes attention despite a $1000 yearly city license. A separate note reports the Panther Athletic Series game in Philadelphia postponed due to cold weather.
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Cold Wave Forces McAleer to Cancel Brooklyn Game
J. Ed Grillo reports the McAleer team called off the final Brooklyn game due to extreme cold. McAleer cited risk to pitching arms and kept players in training, noting many had worked out to stay warm and in condition. The piece also covers AL passes for Taft and Sherman, and details on the White Sox and Nationals spring plans, with quotes praising Hal Chase and fielding feats.
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Boston NL players escape wreck on Louisville train
A Louisville and Nashville passenger train collided with an open switch injuring the engine crew. Boston baseball players touring from Knoxville to Louisville were not harmed. Engineer William Rudolph was killed and a fireman and express messenger were injured. Dovey canceled the day’s game.
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Washington and Lee Triumphs Over William and Mary 25 to 0
Washington and Lee overwhelmed William and Mary in Lexington with a 25 to 0 victory. Gwathmey pitched the season’s strongest game, striking out six while Lane and Pritchett faced several batters, and Lane drew attention with multiple hits and rbi commentary.
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Sharkey eyes heavyweight title bid after Emoryville clash
Torri Sharkey declares he will be ringside for the Jeffries Johnson bout in Emeryville to challenge the winner. He insists he can beat either man and aims to become world heavyweight champion, planning active trailing next Tuesday and asserting he is in peak form at % years old.
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Jury Decides Case in Three Minutes Dane Refused Accommodations at the Bellevue-Stratford
In Philadelphia on April 7 the United States circuit court heard Battling Nelson sue for damages against the Bellevue-Stratford hotel for refusing him a room. The jury returned verdict in three minutes finding the hotel not liable. Nelson and his manager testified to alleged state-law violations aimed at preventing his heavyweight championship pursuit. The case highlighted disputes over accommodations in a high profile prize fight era.
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Georgetown Prep Defeats University School 6 4 on Georgetown Field
Georgetown Prep beat University School 6 to 4 on the Georgetown field yesterday afternoon. Substitutions filled in for Walsh and Letcher as two visitors failed to appear. McLaughlin and Loehr anchored the Hilltoppers battery in a slow contest with steady pitching and solid defense.
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Golf at Atlantic City Opens Spring Club Tournament
Golfers at Atlantic City Country Club prepare for the annual event set for Thursday through Saturday April 28 to 30. Qualifiers allocated by sixteens for six cups including Governor and President cups, with medal play and consolation events throughout. Entries close April 27 for main event and handicap. secretary Walfe Codge to receive entries.
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Virginia Nine Starts Trip to Play UNC Series
Virginia baseball departs for Greensboro and Charlotte to face the University of North Carolina in a three game series. The April 2 finale will be in Charlottesville. Brown the new pitcher impressed in a recent exhibition with the Toronto Epstern League squad, after earning a solid record at Andover.
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Naval Academy Receives Fencing Trophy for Year
The Naval Academy fencing team has custody of the bronze Carlovingian Swordsman trophy for one year after winning the Intercollegiate Fencing Association championship. Since the association began, Navy has won three times, Army once, with service schools dominating the trophy while individual titles have gone to other schools.
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Highlanders Tie With Major Leaguers in 12 Innings
Lynchburg hosts New York Americans in a marathon 12 inning affair. Both teams struggled to score until a late miscue by New York’s defense allowed Lynchburg to push across runs and force extra innings. Final score read unusual for a tie, with standout pitching and stubborn defense guiding the tense matchup.
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Cobb To Join Tigers In Early April
Atlante Ga April 7 Ty Cabo balk player was here en route to Indianapolis to join the Detroit Amer icas Cobb declared his son and he was the greatest living wonder The first thing he ever held in his hands was a baseball and he did not make an error.
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Senators Win Opener In Five Inning Victory At The Ellipse
The Senate baseball team opened the season with a five inning win over the fast Andrews nine at the ellipse. Johnstone starred at third and the team fielded flawlessly with two singles by Bond and key baserunning. Webber pitched for Andrews and Davis followed for Senate, with strong defensive play and timely hits securing the victory.
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Wireless schemes threaten racing poolroom crackdown
New York reports that poolroom operators plan to flash race results from wireless stations outside tracks to distribute centers, complicating enforcement of betting laws. Chicago notes Marathon organizers set a May 24 substitute race after the Timola Athletic Club classic was cancelled. London confirms Sir Martin is scratched from the city and suburban race, the sole American nominee.
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