Potomac Park to Host New Sports Facilities
District commissioners consider turning Potomac Park eastern area into a public sports zone. Proposed $1,000,015 appropriation would fund baseball diamonds tennis courts and field houses. Recommendation aims to add polo fields and clubhouses under chief of engineers while integrating the park into DC's park system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Potomac Park
Potomac
Fark East
William 2 Rossel
En- Kinesis IL
Chief of Engineers
District of Columbia
Secretary of War
District
Whitmore Leads Golfers In Pinehurst Qualifier
Whitmore of Brookline tops a field of 64 in the first autumnal country club golf tournament at Pinehurst MS with an 81 in the qualification round. Other qualifiers include Stagg Chicago Becker Woodland Hudson Englewood and many more as play continues tomorrow after a playoff tied Gallagher May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookline
Pinehurst
Parker D Whitmore
Brookline Countrylule
Football Player Breaks Neck In Thanksgiving Game
Fred Hamilton Southwestern College left halfback is hospitalized with a broken neck and paralysis in both arms after a Thanksgiving game against Pittsburgh Normal. An X ray revealed a fractured fifth vertebrae, initially thought not serious. Hamilton is from Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield, Kann
Fred Hamilton
Southwestern
Hamilton
Pittsburgh
Willard Defeats Morris In Slow Madison Square Bout
In a ten round match at Madison Square Garden Jess Willard of Kansas defeated Carl Morris of Oklahoma. Willard won eight rounds to Morris one with one even and one for Morris. Weary action featured wrestling and hugging with few clean blows as Willard used cross blows and uppercuts while Morris aimed at the body. The crowd jeered at times as the fighters showed clumsy exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Jess Willard
Kansas
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Willard
Morris Wilard
Morris
Morrie
Clurkey
War on Fake Writers Targets Signed Articles
Chicago December 2. Ban B Johnson, president of the American League, says the national commission has not abandoned efforts to stop signing baseball players and managers to articles written by others. The issue will likely be discussed at the next meeting with possible action if the practice continues. He plans to depart for the East later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Commission
Ban B Johnson
American League
Johnson
Mike” Mitchell
Pirates
New York
Griffith
Mitchell
Telegram mixup cleared Nicholls at Navy game
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md Dec 3 The Naval Academy quarterback Nicholls received a telegram about a family emergency meant for Lieut N L Nichols of Portsmouth N H The message was sent from Baltimore and was intended for the other Nichols but was handed to Nicholls who played through most of the game before confirming by telegraph that his father was fine The incident is deemed a legitimate mistake with the sender known to the telegraph company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Nicholls
Army
New York
Hineas
N. L Nichols
Portsmouth
Baltimore
Telegraph Company
Midshipman
Lieut. Nichols
Gearing
Navy
Dodgers Leave Cuba After Exhibition Tour
Word from Jake Daubert says the Brooklyn National League baseball squad that played exhibitions in Guha before the season’s end sailed for home yesterday and will return to New York Friday. The group presented Daubert a cluster pin with sixteen diamonds as thanks for his leadership on the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jake Daubert
Guha
Daubert
Brooklyn
Cuba
Quint Working Stages Georgetown Hoops For Season Opener
Georgetown coaches push to mold a strong lineup with Waldron Kelly Tormey Foley and Wetzel for the season opener against Mount Saint Joseph of Baltimore in Ryan gym. Tormey replaces Campbell at center and is praised as a standout prospect while track aims for another strong year under Coach Mulligan. St Patrick's junior team issues a 100-pound challenge with an address for replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Coiliflower
Georgetown
Mount Gt. Joseph
Baltimore
Ryan Gymnasium
Waldron
Kelly
Tormey
Sam Foley
Wetzel
Campbell
Mulligan
Atlanta Seeks Local Players in Open Tryouts
Stan Milliken reports Atlanta club seeks an outfielder and might discuss a deal with Nationals manager Griffith during visits to Washington and New York. The piece notes internal club dissension, Boston Red Sox woes after Jake Stahl’s ouster, Ban Johnson on joint park use, and forecasts for the 1915 season including Yankees at Polo Grounds and Fenway Park sharing debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley T. Milliken
Griffith
Nationals
Billy’’ Smith
Atlanta
Washington
New York
Smith
Boston
Jake Stahl
Red Sox
McAleer
Standt
Sox
Recognition for Olympic Police Heroes Reimbursed
New York aldermen ordered reimbursement for seven police officers who missed duty to participate in the Olympic games of 1908 1912 and 1904 1908 1904. The officers Martin J Sheridan John J Flannigan John J Eller Mathew McGrath Elgon Erickson Simon Gillies and Patrik McDonald will share 2400 dollars for time lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Aldermen
Martin J. Sheridan
Joan J. Flannigan
John J. Eller
Mathew McGrath
Elgon Erickson
Simon Gillies
Patrik McDonald
Vast List of Names Heads Run Well Today Charleston
A crowded column lists numerous horse names and horseman entries such as Sir John Johnson Feather Duster Camellia and Gypsy Love, with references to Plage of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Morning Telegraph. The piece reads like a racing or betting roundup featuring many names, entrants, and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Plage
Philadelphia Inquirer
Beatbett
Ardelon
Sir John Johnson
Agmier
Surpass
Pluvious
Wiley Biley Stuart
Flatbush
Ads Ardelon
Feather Duster
Chilton King
Brave Cunarder
Lochler
Rea Levy
Loan Hark
Lurla Agnier
Michael Angeld
Servicence
Cincinnati Enquirer
Theo Cook
Plurious
Hearthatone
Supreme
Laura
Spellbound
Camellia
Samuel A. Mpyer
Sir John Johnaon
Yenghes
Briax Path
Lurie
Amoret
Coreopels
Haldeman
Morning Telegraph
Pigvious
Coming Céon
Tinker to Meet Clarke Over Pirates Move in Chicago
Fred Clarke Pittsburgh manager and Joe Tinker of Cincinnati were to confer in Chicago to discuss Tinker possibly joining the Pirates. Clarke has arranged Tinker's release, while Tinker said only an informal talk was planned and he has not discussed joining a Federal League club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh Nationals
Joe Tinker
Cincinnati
Tinker
Pirates
Clarke
Wagner
Gilmore
Federal League
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Aly
Charleston Results Thoroughfare at 6% Furlongs
A chaotic results page from Charleston features six horse races for various ages and odds. Ann Tilley wins the first, Right Easy takes the second, Rufascan the third, Winning Witch the fourth, Behest the fifth, and Doctor Waldo Brigas the sixth. Also listed are runner-ups, times, and numerous contenders across the card.
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Ann Tilley
McTaggart
Chartier
Obert
Pike's Peak
Randolph
Golden Treasure
Monkey
Earl of Savoy
Lace
Nathan
Deronde
Dick Deadwood
Martin
Time
Ancon
York Lad
Mama Johnson
Doctor Kendall
Buxton
Rufascan
J. Hanover
Harcourt
Burlingame
Tom Hancock
Ula Curry
Plato Annalao
Witch
Keogh
Wor
Lady Lighting
Marshon
Jack Kellogg
Camel
Skirvin
Chas. Cannell
Ward
Tima
Ben Pricer
Lady Innocence
Yankee Foh
Tran
Waldo Brigas
Turper
Linbrook
Sir Denrah
J. “McTaggart
Napier
Master Jim
Frog
Denurl
Clif Top
Eds
Colonel Marchmont
Loftun
Stanley
van Dusen
Brin
Emerald Ise
Grath
Zalu
Hoffman
Siguard
McDonald
Rockdale Ormonde
Cunningham
Masalo
Zinkan
Lee Harrison
Christmas Daisy
Don Car
Cool
Groth
Clinton
Trojan Belle
M Tilghman
Swede Skin
Sunarstiijen
Bluebeard
Racing Entries for Six Seventh Race Card Details
The listing covers multiple races with entries by name and odds for two-year-olds and up, ages from two to six furlongs, and handicap purses. Notable names include Theodorita Ida Lavinia Crunty Ada Kennedy Maganese Sir Harry Paw Vib Pluvious Dustpan Hearthstone and more, plus a challenge from The Kelliher Fearnaught football club inviting local teams to play next Sunday.
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Belling
Theodorita
Ida Lavinia
Gipay Love
Birka
Crunty
Mary Pickford
Ada Kennedy
Dad Stearns
Janus
Fras ‘Wit
Letty Heywood
Macing
Charley Brown
Binocular
Quick Trip
Wicket
Balronin
Etald Gém
Sir Harry
Paw
Edith W
Ratina
Swish
Sir Freitus
Ophir
Henry Watbank
Inuty
Fane
Gilbert Rose
Orkmar Lad
Farwell Girl
Madeline L
Rota Robles
Hose
Jeddah
Rosemary
Palatable
Charles Goeta
Hen Stone
Bablitt
Cubert
John Stouts
Acumen
Little Marchmont
Jack Laxson
Pluvious
Theo
Dustpan
Hearthstone
Austin Sturtevant
Clem
Banchey
Tofson
Surnase
Parad
Pottune
Stucco
Wunwan
Jet
Figtbush
Flash
Supreme
Laura
Big ‘Stuart
Charles Cannais
Hton King
Feather Duster
Camelia
Bie Springmaid
Brando
Dr. Dougherty
Arielon
Spall
Yenghee
Bravo Cunarder
Lochtel
Samuel R. Meyer
Bir
John Lehuson
Brave Guparder
Logiial
Bedwell
Wye Straw
Taek Kellogg
Fred Levy
Loan Shari’ Amott
Kieva
Briar’ Path
Sheriock Holmes
Yurfa
Ais Hey Eley
Tihe Jigel Angelo
Serghcene
Agnier
Kelliher Fearnaght
Kelliher Fearnaught
Mount Pleasant
M. Keltiher
Mount Pleasant Club
Fourteenth Street
Columbia Road
Irving Street
Gargan Ends Georgetown Football Coaching Career
Rutgers loom as possible destination for Frank Gargan after he finishes dental studies in June at Georgetown. Gargan will not coach Georgetown next season, though Rutgers is reportedly considering him to lead their 1920s football eleven. Gargan leaves Hilltop with praised results from two seasons, after key late wins altered the season outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gargan
Georgetown
J Bim
Gargan
New York
Rutgers College
New Brunswick
N. J
Virginia
Holy Cross
Appeals Board Allocates 700 For Injured Harness Drivers
Chicago dispatch reports the American Trotting Association board of appeals will divide 700 dollars in fines among injured or needy harness race drivers. First award of 200 goes to James F. Ramey, former Joe Patchen driver now ill at Lexington Missouri. Several cases involve ineligible horses and winnings to be redistributed. some figures reinstated after rule violations and others fined for breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Appeals
The
American Trotting Association
James F. Ramey
Joe Patchen
Lexington
B. M
Booneville
Ind
Paducah
William A. Posey
Corydon
Wes
W E. Emrick
Mahaska
Kan
Association
A. O Bergdorf
Bay City
Mich
George E Field
Gottlieb Beutter
Yale Baseball Schedule Plans 26-Game Southern Slate
Yale University announces a 26 game baseball schedule with multiple Southern dates. Key matchups include Norfolk base ball club at Norfolk on April 9 and 10, Mount St Joseph's College at Norfolk on April 10, Virginia at Norfolk on April 11 and Charlottesville on April 13, Catholic University at Norfolk on April 14, Georgetown at New Haven on May 23, and Virginia at New Haven on May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Norfolk Baseball Club
Norfolk
Mount St Joseph's College
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Catholic University
Georgetown
Frank to Represent Naps in Southern Association Move
Charles Frank, president manager of the New Orleans club in the Southern Association, will sever ties with the club January 1 and become the Southern representative for the Cleveland club of the American League. The new position reportedly resolves differences with C W Sommers, American League vice president and owner of several clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Charles Frank
Southern Association
Focal Club
Cleveland
Frank
C. W Sommers
Carolina Adopts Virginia's Code In Athletics
In Chapel Hill on December 3, UNC alumni athletic committee and faculty secretly overhauled long standing rules to adopt Virginia's eligibility framework. They scrapped the October 12 registration rule and added a one year residence standard while keeping a training table and professional trainers under Princeton style coaching. Virginia excludes training table and professional training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
N.C
Alumni Athletic Committee
University of North Carolina
University of Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
Carolina Athletics
Carolina
Princeton
Return to Net Davis Cup Dream Prompts American Comeback
The United States tennis hopes hinge on Malcolm D Whitman and William A Larned renewing the Davis Cup push. They face England stars such as Doherty Wilding and Brookes, with modern favorites McLoughlin and Norris Williams favored to form the team. Strong support sides with Larned’s steady masterclass and Whitman’s late-career resurgence suggest a fierce test for American domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm D Whitman
William A. Larned
Maurice @. McLoughlin
Richard Norris
Wiliams
Larned
United States
McLoughlin
William J Clothier
Newport
England
Doherty
Robert Wrenn
Whitman
Australia
Wilding
Brookes
Parke
Roper-Barrett
Veteran Referee Langford Retires From College Football
Special to The Washington Post reports veteran referee Bill Langford has retired from college football officiating. In a letter he says New York duties will prevent him from officiating in the fall. Langford has handled Harvard Yale and Princeton games for years with high regard. Cruikshank Elected W. and J. Captain. Washington Pa Dec 8 Burlegh Cruikshank of West Somerville Mass was chosen captain of the Washington and Jefferson football team for 1914 succeeding Russell Goodwin of Wheeling W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Boston
Bill Langford
Langford
New York
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Cruikshank
Washington
Burlegh Cruikshank
West Somerville
Mass
Washington and Jefferson
Russell Goodwin
Wheeling
Verbal Clues Hint at Repeats and Verbs in Noun Phrase
A fragmentary line suggests focus on repeated actions and verb forms in a linguistic inquiry. It hints at patterns in English noun and verb usage without clear context or complete sentence structure.
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Hes
Hesy
Stein-Bloch
Sidney West
Dunlap
Christy
Whitmore
Akon
Dicer
Geo. A. Dickel & Co. Dialers
Nashville
Tenn
Dodgers
Hicks
Yanigane
Scelen
Belt Feensy
Nelson BO Ao Cotter
Wri
OL Stocker
Verber
Bleigh
Ikazisa
Waidelich
Pane
Et Bos
National Capital League
Casing
Brandt
Krauss
Gheen
Pierce
Odd Hardy
Darjes
Se Lovering
Griffin
Wella
Capitol Hill
Carholl Council Uc
ORS
Nings Costello
Tolbért
Bradley
McCarten
Crowell
McCann
Patty
Ee Enone
Sheehan
Ettl
Salinger
Mullin
Ys Cmeste
Washington Gaslight Company League
Burns
AL Rocke
Smith Tee
Moran
Lonmeyer
Larkina
Baker
Mellon
Scrivener
E Jose
Weat Station
Supiberl
Krolshor
Howell Ne
Daweon
Fitageral
Cheracker
Colonial League
Pilgrims
Jones
Burrel
Nis
A. Shafter
Ios
G. Shafter
Bonneville
I Hlekeattas
Leon
Eos
Departmental League Interior
Miller
Welden
Shipley
EET
Aly FB. George, Hoger
Rocker
Arnold
Powers
Holmanda
Colmbian
Burlet
Beott
Hopi
Pratt
Dietational Bank
Dorestes
Wash
Eblet
Rowne
Borns
G &T Welch
al My Moore
Farrell
Carter
Staub
Quint Working
St. Patrick’s Quint
St. Patrick's
T. Blake
K Street
Ban Johnson
Yankees
Polo Grounds
Braves
Fenway Park
Glanta
Kiva
Amorat
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Bobby Cook
Juarez
Birhe
Vend Yon
Januz
Balronia
Rating
Bir Herty
Pav
Henry ‘Walbank
Schetty Rose
Jéddkh
Orimer
John Louis
Balelitt
Moring Télegraph
Lotty Heywood
Vengo Vor
Manganese
Gold of Ophir
Vested Rights
Charles Goats
Orlnar Lad
Deck Larson
Joel Tinker
Trotting Association Board
NAPS
Charles Frank Severs
New Tech
ATL
Eiseman’s Corner
Eiseman & CO. Outfitters
Seventh
E Streets
N. W
Besson Kids Blas Adfer
Tinegnese Ieaaa
Seth Eeeestniban i
Cee
Verbena
Rene Ree
Sane
Louis Hirsh
Sportsmen's Club of America
James A Pugh
City Beautiful
Pian
S. Goldheim & Sons
Tallora
Seventh Street
Yaina L Haas
Warne
Mertz
Mertz Co
Aity
Pennsylvania Avenue
Arthur Meisseles
ST NW
Wembly Prizza
Joseph F Michaud
the Casino
Uta
NW H OR
Duryes, Mer
Wisconsin Avenue
F. A. Armstrong
Mgr
the Royal
New York Avenue
Frank Sherman
the Palace
Rathskeller
Port Road
W. P. Hilgebrand
40Th Street
M. Elghesileps
HS. Hilton
Brunswick-Balee
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