This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
11
Representatives from nearly all colleges gather to decide whether athletics should continue during the war. Yale Harvard and Princeton favor abolishing competition while Penn argues for continuing activities with institution specific plans.
In a game between the Nationals and the Tigers Doc Ayers reached second on a misplay by Conningham and Hellman but was tagged out after Donnie Bush touched first on the play. Ayers’ advance was erased when Bush retired the pitcher.
A British casualty list names prominent sportsmen: Lieut A F Botham, educated at Merchant Taylors and Clare College, Cambridge, a rugby captain. G E B Dobbs, an England rugby international killed by a shell. Stanley H Williams, England rugby player wounded. Snout A Richardson, Brighton College captain and Cambridge football representative. jockey G F I Butchers missing after aiding a wounded companion. Also notes Ty Cobb’s 1905 Detroit payoff and a Western Amateur golf rule banning conceded putts.
After a seven game Boston win streak, Chicago shut out the Red Sox 4 to 0 to reclaim the lead in the American League. Russell pitched well for Chicago as Mays was solid defensively and Jackson hit a centerfield home run.
Washington falls 5 to 4 in thirteen innings as George McBride delivers a clutch single, tying and winning the game in extras. The Nationals squander early leads with errors and base path mishaps, while Ray Johnson and Bernie Boland drum up brutal heat in the sun.
Brooklyn triumphed 6 to 2 over Cincinnati in a ragged third game of the series. Seven errors and miscues marred the exhibit as Brooklyn built early leads and Cincinnati fought back without success.
In Philadelphia on August 1, Speaker fueled Cleveland with a triple and three runs, including a seventh inning steal of home to clinch a 6 to 6 win in a 13 inning marathon. Strikingly, Philadelphia hurlers Coupled weak defense allowed Speaker and teammates to pace the visitors to victory.
Mrs Melvin Jones of Glen Oak Club outlasted rivals at Midlothian after 19 holes to reach the final round. Miss Mildred Smith of Evanston tied the 18 holes and Mrs F G Letts Jr Western champion defeated Mrs Luther Kennet 8 and 7 to set up the final.
Walter Johnson, celebrating ten years since his Nationals debut against the Detroit Tigers, faces Ty Cobb and the Tigers again this afternoon. Johnson seeks an 11th win after yesterday’s victory, with Washington fans hoping for a milestone reversal in a season where his record stands 10 and 13.
New York beat Pittsburgh 3 to 1 as Steele faltered in the ninth. Abe Po, O Prtler, RiCarey, Hinging, Boeckel, Ward, Debus, Wagner, Bighee, Fischer and Behmld starred in the scoring. Burns, Fletcher, Wilholt, HB, Wagner supported pitching. Steele went the distance for Pittsburgh.
Bt Louis August 1 A wild throw to the plate by J Smith in the tenth enabled Philadelphia to beat Bt Louis 2 to 1. The Phillies took advantage of a misplay in the ninth to force a late lead, with strong hitting by the lineup led by Cravath and Killifer. St Louis fought back but could not overcome the misplay, ending the game in a 2-1 loss.
In American Association action Indianapolis edged Towinville 1 0 while Milwaukee blanked St Paul 8 0. Kansas defeated Columbus 5 1 and Toledo beat Memphis 4 0. Southern Association saw New Orleans top Memphis 2 0, while Chattanooga and Mobile played and tied 7 7. International League games included Buffalo 12 0 Rochester 4 and Toronto 6 Montreal 5 5. Blue Ridge League results had Hagerstown 3 Ulitysbure 3 and Martinsburg 5 Hanover 4. Texas League reports Dalles 2 Waco 2.5 and Fort Worth 1. Fort Worth 1 was listed as a result.
War and Navy, defending champions, clinch the departmental league title after a 4 match to 0 sweep in the semifinals and a planned championship meeting next week. War beat Agriculture 3-2 while Navy swept Treasury 4-0 to reach the final.
Harold Throckmorton, former junior champion, has moved to the senior class and recently defeated former national single titleholder William M. Johnson as he marks the transition. Ben Letson, who held the boys' honors, advances to the junior division where competition is tougher than ever.
At a meeting of the Associated Canoceists regatta committee it was decided to add women’s doubles to the program for Saturday. The race was postponed from the I C C A regatta at Sycamore Island May 30. Emigies close tomorrow. Gold medals for firsts and bronze for seconds in all races except beginners doubles where bronze is awarded. A large trophy will go to the club with the most points, six for first, three for second, one for third, with finishes in front of the Washington Canoe Club on the upper Potomac.
The 14-year-old Indianapolis prodigy Thelma Darby who won the National A A U title at 880 yards last August will travel to California for a competitive trip. Coach Will Merriam expects her to bid for the 600-yard freestyle at Alameda and to challenge Miss Dorothy Burns of the Los Angeles A C in backstroke. In trials she has been swimming the classic courses with both strokes under standard figures.
The Oakland Rebels of Pittsburgh have not lost in 93 consecutive amateur baseball games across three seasons. The streak surpasses pro records set by the New York Giants with 26 straight wins last year and recalls the 1869 Cincinnati Reds who went 81-0. Umpire James Johnstone of the American Association was released by President Hickey due to a foot injury that hindered his duties.
At Saratoga Andrew Miller's Roamer reversed form to win the Saratoga Handicap over Spur and Ticket in a tight finish amid a gale and muddy track. Spur settled second with Ticket near the front, while Old Rosebud and George Smith faded. Long shots triumphed in other events, including Papp and Adeline Patricia in the Flash stakes, and Al Reeves in the Shillelah steeplechase.
Richard M. Jones, 74, longtime headmaster of Penn Charter School oldest American prep school, died at UPenn Hospital. He pioneered a system of faculty control of athletics with a director equal to teachers, hiring professional football coach. Fred L. Smith named to succeed Jones. Also notices: Fitcher Norman Pitt to Brooklyn Nationals Plus from Portland Eastern League. Columbus attorney William Tony James dies in Magnetic Springs, Ohio.
New Jersey mare Busy's Lassie driven by Walter Cox repeats victory in the Grand Circuit Taper Mille stake for trotters. The fast undercard includes decisive wins with times near 2 15 and a whipping finish. Cox secures his third Mills stake, overcoming Early Dreams and other contenders in mud soaked heats.
From Philadelphia comes news that Miss Olga Dormer of the Turngemeinde will not participate in any national swimming championships this season. Her withdrawal follows her sensational breakout last May when she shattered the world 509 yard pool record for women, dampening hopes for further international marks.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.