Virginian Makes Good at Dickingen College
Paul Jones Davis, Virginian football star and multi sport athlete from Newport News, leads Dickingen College teams as captain and standout. At 6'4" and 240 plus pounds, he plays right tackle and half, earning the nickname Home Bar Davis for his athletic prowess across baseball and gridiron play.
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Newport News
Dickinson
Washington
Thas
Ruy’ Davis
Elis
Feld
Dikingow
Western University of Penagyi- Vania
Ffty
pAatist Breeze
Daria
Medea
Welgna
Dickingen College
Davis
Georgetown Baseball Team Sets Out for Worcester Showdown
Georgetown University's twelve man squad led by Manager McLaughlin and Coach O'Hara departed last night by Kahimime and Ohio Railroad for Worcester to face Holy Cross. Cantwell likely to start, Mina handles receiving as Montgomery and Devine may see time. The trip continues to New York for a game with Mordham, then return by Sunday.
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Gieorgetown University
McLaughlin
O'Hara
Kahimime and Ohio Railroad
Ceach O's Lane
Cantwell
Worcester
Mina
Boston
New York
Mordham
Montgomery
Alough Devine
Capt Smith
Devine
Arndd
Hymes
Deviln
Scheer
Courtney
Shimon Duggan
Sally
Harvard Repeats Dose Navy Unable To Score In Loss
Harvard Navy clash ends 4 to 1 as Crimson pitchers shut down Naval Academy offense. Harvard builds early lead, then holds on to win. Team travels to West Point for a game against the Army Cadets on Saturday.
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I. Aunapes
Naval Academy
Harvard
West Point
Army
Salar
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M. C. A. NAMES RUNNERS, Youngsters to Represent Rival Classes Chosen Last Night. Che omtes class athletic meet to be best in the VOOM oe Ao gymnasium April 27 amuses to be ¢ success from the num ber of young athletes who have signified their intentions of competing. Last night ae voanger noys' Today terms were ge verted, and include the Collowlye run ners: 'Team No. 1 HH, French, McKeenan, Kimmir, Fe Darnell, and A. Loeha Term No . 6. Goodman, JT. Donn P. Buckistons, M Dempser, and P. Chav aman form No & A, Nelsons: 5. Gi winr, VW. Barrey, &. Darnell, and H. Team No 4. A. Legge, M. Hunt, L. Kiddie, and R. Boerstein, Lehigh and Harvard Tie at Lacrosse, South Hztulghom Pa. April 1 -Lehigh and Harvard played a re game of lx toss, today. each scores five fouls Despite an extra period of thirty-two minutes, the te remained unbroken.
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Ae Voanger Noys
Collowlye
French
McKeenan
Kimmir
Fe Darnell
A. Loeha
Goodman
JT. Donn P. Buckistons
M Dempser
P. Chavaman
Nelsons
Gi Winr
VW. Barrey
Darnell
A. Legge
M. Hunt
L. Kiddie
R. Boerstein
Lehigh
Harvard
Lacrosse
Ten for 99th Prize in American Bowling Meet
J Hess of the Bureau of Engraving Washington leads ten others from St Louis and Washington in the 99th prize tier of the American Bowling Congress tournament. The official prize list shows shared awards of 11.23 dollars for positions 99 to 108, with Hess as the sole Washingtonian on the list.
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St Louis
A. J. Hess
Bureau of Engraving
American Bowling Congress
Swetney Tour
Hach of Theen
Hess
Washingtonian
Noted Golfers Entered for Garden City Club Spring Tournament
New York April 18 Many leading golfers took part in Garden City Club’s annual spring tournament the first big event of the season in the North. Notables Walter J Travis Charles D MacDonald and K J Whigham joined the field Whigham failed to finish while Travis and MacDonald qualified for the afternoon round Travis posted the day’s best match card defeating J My Ruett 2 up.
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Koi Mayers
Garden City Club
Walter J.travis
Charles D. MacDonald
K. J. Whigham
Whigham
Travis
MacDonald
W. J. Travis
J. My Ruett
Mada
Whitlareh
Montelmir
N.J
W. J.travis
Garden Clits
J.D. Travers
Montclatr
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C. B. MacDonald
Garden City
J. M. Fett
Brooklyn
Phia
Jasper Tanch
Lakewood
M. Wall
B.C. Foster
Robbies
Whitlateh
Hail
Waedler Bepe Kirkby
Lunda
Tillinghast
Hughes Stars As Nationals Blank Boston 4 To 0
Washington gains payoff in Boston by Hughes masterful pitching. Unglaub strong at first. Ganley twice cut down at plate on close plays. Cantillon aims to split series. Cantillon’s team held to four hits as Washington prevails 4 0 in raw wind.
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Washington
Cantllon
Hughes
Blankenship
Cy Young
Unglaub
Ganley
Boston
Connolly
Schlafly
Cross
Ferris
Cantillon
Hickman
Collins
Hoey
Parent
Tom
Jones
National League results and notes on players and teams
Yesterday's NL scores showed Philadelphia 10 Austin 8, Brooklyn 3 New York 0, Pittsburgh 1 Chicago 0. Standings list Chicago 31-..., Philadelphia 2-..., Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New York, Brooklyn. Ancillary chatter covers Stall case, Napoleon Lajoie in Cleveland, Parrott chalk routine, Lush injury recovery, and series batting debates.
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Philadelphia
Austin
Brooklyn
New York
Pitteburs
Chicago
Soston
Cincinnati
Pirmor
W. L
Pillsburg
Lewis. Beaton
Inter-high baseball opens at American League Perk clash
The Inter-high school series begins with Technical meeting Central at American League Perk. It is the first meeting in series history. Bob Barr, a Washington veteran, has coached the Maroon and Gray, boosting teamwork. Central, weakened by losses, leads with Cy McDonald guiding a sturdy group. Meichard may see action as a catcher, Brewster is set to catch.
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Technical
Central
Bob Barr
Washington
Cy” McDonald
Meichard
Brewster
Rhode Island Avenue
Calvary Beats Bethany on Hawkins Triple for 9–8 Win
Calvary Baptist tops Bethany 9 to 8 in seven innings at McDevitt's Field yesterday afternoon. Hawkins delivered a three bagger to drive in the winning run with two out in the seventh after Williams drew a base on balls. Hawkins went 3 for 3, while Bethany turned in a sharp double play and solid defense. Williams and Palmer were the battery for Calvary, while Bethany started with Whortey on the mound. Umpire Mr. Ernat handled the game.
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Calvary Baptist
Bethany
McDevitt's Field
Calvary
Williams
Hawking
Rhe
Cobar
Hethans Leooto Eh OG Batterle
CJ Williams
Palmer
Bet Am
Mr.Ernat
Stahl case hinges on Washington club action says Ban Johnson
Chicago dispatch reports Ban Johnson states the Stahl case rests with Washington to decide and suggests local officials may not know this fact. Johnson emphasizes Washington should determine the next step in the case.
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Stahl Case
Washington Club
Ban Johnson
Washington
Stahl
Chicago
Washington Post
Mullin Slows Cleveland as Detroit Wins 2 2
Cleveland hosts Detroit in opening day before a huge crowd. Mullin shuts down the Indians allowing three hits while Heas is strong with runners on. Detroit’s two runs come on Bay’s muff of Schaeffer’s fly as Roseman homers and Crawford Robb pair add offense.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Mullin
Clevelands
Bay
Schaeffer
Seave
Oae Bay
McIntyre
OlRersmen
Dimanr
Rugs
Crawford
Robb
Roseman
Lofola
Echanter
Pilck
Bémit
Mednizre
Lott
Dea ‘Om He
Modlin
Mullip
Hess
Itr
O'bacghire
Suits for Young Men and Modern Fit Demands
The piece notes a shift in young men’s dress focusing on fashion and fit, distinguishing their style from older generations. It highlights a separate, sizable young men’s stock and a large business, with emphasis on delivery of fabrics and the refined line and character in garments.
Davis' Hit Wins Chicago Home Opener Over St Louis
Opening day in Chicago saw Davis deliver the game winning hit for the American Leaguers against St Louis as two stolen bases and eight wild pitches peppered a frigid afternoon. Donohue, Dougherty, and Wallace figured in two base hits with runners advancing on wild pitches and sacrifice plays.
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Cheng
Arhoal St. Louis
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Isbell
Alétone
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Demoniti
Robe
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Inbell
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Yeager
T. Jones
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Strick
Altroek
Morgan Umbries
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Sheridan
Sisford
Pirates Win On Error In Pittsburgh Chicago Tilt
Pittsburgh shuts out Chicago 1 to 0 as Phelps scores on Slagle error in third. Neales injures foot in seventh. Storke replaces. Sacrifices by Selfield and Anderson drive the lone run. Pitching and fielding flaws define the tense game played in Pittsburgh.
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Ritisburg
National
Chicago
Phelps
Slagle
Selfield
Anderson
Neales
Storke
Abhoak
Chitaga
Abhoab Anderton
Bjorke
OlSteinfeldt
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Cleinier
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Arson
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Posen
Pilagburg
Balla
Leiffeld
Brown
Pheber
Sotl
Leiftald
Phelss
Lefield
Coombs Hit Hard as New York Beats Philadelphia
New York wins 8 to 4 over Philadelphia with Coombs pulled after early trouble. Conroy drives in three for the Yankees, Harteel and Hartnell contribute two-base hits, and Vickers allows several runs in relief. Final line shows New York 8 Philadelphia 4 with key hits by Conroy Williams and Laporte.
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Coombs
Vickers
Conroy
N. York
Abe
Harteel
If Ol Fortman
Croge
Con
Moriartty
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Okiemon
Qoombs
O Thomas
Clarkson
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Crosa
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Laporte
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William
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Murphy
Darvin
Firat
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Balis
Glorkton
Vickora
Measra
Eyana
Hurst
Virginia League Opens With Roanoke Triumph
About 2,000 fans watched Roanoke defeat Lynchburg 11 to 6 to start the Virginia League season. Stewart started on the mound with a couple of hits and three walks in early innings, aided by a Wilson homer. Flowers followed with wildness but delivered a solid effort as Roanoke overcame Lynchburg’s early offense. Mayor Smith opened festivities by pitching the first ball as the pennant rose and Umpire Stanton called Play ball.
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Stewart
Grim
Ave Patters
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Flowers
Smith
Stanton
Gay Roanoke
Lynnehbore
Amd
Philadelphia Defeats Boston Amid Errors in Open Game
Philadelphia beat Boston 9 to 3 in a error plagued contest dated April 18. Highlights include Tenney Beaumont Ritchey and Lush contributing key hits while pitchers Ritchey Brown and Courtney saw action. Umpires Messie Omalte and Kiem called the two hour five minute game.
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Boston Today
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Alpransfield
Ritchey
OlCourtner
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Roth DE Fes
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Thomas
Gleanon
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Messie
Omalte
Kiem
Brooklyn Hands New York a Shutout Loss
Brooklyn defeats the New Yorks 4 0 behind Pastorius two hits and solid defense. Ritter and a base on balls sparked a seventh inning run, with another tally in the next frame. Various scores from Altoona Philadelphia and other Tri State and Eastern league games are listed alongside weathered box notes.
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Baseball scores from multiple city games dated April 18
Reports from Montgomery Birmingham Augusta and Charleston show varied results with pitchers' duels and late bunts leading to Montgomery scoring six runs after eight innings. Umpires named Mr Rian Mr Rudderham and Mr Mace. Time of games ranged 1 hour 25 to 1 hour 45 minutes. Memphis and Little Rock notes indicate rain and no games.
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Ale
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Charleston
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Evers
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Ark
Stahl and Washington face delay in national baseball case
Sporting comment criticizes the national commission for delaying Jake Stahl's status with the Nationals. The piece argues Washington unfairly bears the wait while rivals and key figures, including Ban Johnson, would avoid such hold ups. It also notes related boxing and horse racing opinions, focusing on management, weight classes, and pennant chances.
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Nationals
Cantillon
National Commission
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Cdy
Stahl
Washington
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Ban Johnson
Hal Chase
Highlanders
Sishi
American League
Mackenzie Pitches Well For Columbia In Slow Ten Inning Tie
In a delayed finish due to darkness, Columbia and Jacksonville battled ten innings and tied 3 to 3. Mackenzie relieved Russell in the fourth, pitched brilliantly with one hit allowed, ten strikeouts, and the game featured heavy hitting from both sides.
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Jacksonville
Mackenzie
Russgell
Richmond blanked Danville in season opener in Virginia State League
Richmond defeated Danville 8 to 0 in the opening Virginia State League game amid strong attendance. Key players cited include Carddy Hinton for Danville and Richmond pitchers Howard and O Connor, with only one Danville error noted as excusable.
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Wannington Post
Richmond
Danville
Aries
Carddy
Hinton
Howard
O’connor
Norfolk Wins Opener Over Portsmouth In State League
Norfolk Tercentennials defeated Portsmouth in the season opener as mayors Riddick and Reed addressed players. The game gained pace after the eighth inning with Norfolk pulling ahead, final score Norfolk 67 Portsmouth 34. Batteries included Cumming and Maier for Norfolk with Evans Lacy and Borne in Portsmouth.
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Maier
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Borne
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