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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1914

Page

2

Ochsenreiter Named Captain Of McKinley Tech Team

Gene Ochsenreiter, junior and fullback on McKinley Manual Training School’s champion football squad, was elected captain of the 1916 team by unanimous vote at a senior banquet. About 250 students attended as officials praised the players and urged immediate spring prep to avoid future academic disqualification.

Gene Ochsenreiter McKinley Manual Training School Henry P. Tilair Washington Board of Education Stephen E. Kramer Frank C. Daniel Wayne Hart Owigsenreiter

Ban Johnson Declares Damaged Goods in Walter Johnson Trade

Ban Johnson of the American League called Walter Johnson “damaged goods” after news of his move to the Federal League. The Washington club offered $16,000 a year for three years, and Johnson refused, signaling tension between leagues as the Federal League celebrated signing a top pitcher. The exchange underscores cost, loyalty, and the rising competition among major and outlaw leagues.

Chicago B. B. Johnson American League Walter Johnson Federals Johnsen Washington Ile Washington Fang Johnson Johnu Clark Griffith St. Louis Feds

Pepco Duck League Draws Tight as Teams Quarrel For Position

In the Pepco Duck League race standings show several teams close, with Bookkeepers, Purchasing, and Commercial vying for top spots. Scores and averages displayed in dense figures reflect a tight field as matches progress toward early November, highlighting construction and arc divisions and a trio of five-team contention.

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Georgetown Basketers Ready For Mount St. Joseph Game

Georgetown basketball coach O'Reilley prepares a veteran squad for Mount St. Joseph必 game as practice runs 3 to 5 daily in Ryan gym. Captain Kelly and nucleus including Klauberg Fitzgerald Connolly Donnelly Nash Litighi Conroy Donohue Ohlum Cashion Whitaker Metruire Riordan lead a roster amid renewed student interest and an interdormitory league forming to boost team familiarity.

Bette Torisersus Basset Georgetown MW St. Joe Uest Georgetown Capt Kelly Tor- Pele Besidus Wil Mork Fitzgerald Connolly Corcoran Donnelly Nash Litighi Conroy Donohue Ohlum Cashion Whitaker Metruire Riordan Ryan Gymnasium Waltette O'Reilley Oelock O'Relle

Charleston Racing Results Show Mixed Odds and Cloudy Track

A scrambled report from Charleston features multiple race outcomes with prices and placements. Winners include Scarlet and Astrologer among a field of thoroughbreds, with notable contenders such as Charley McFerren and Pat Regan. Weather is cloudy and the track mood remains unsettled across events.

Jacquic Daddy Gin Hearthatune Brandywine Euterpe Milton Bleidd Ferne Centauri Col. Holliaway Charley McFerren Ben Wilson Martre Voilthorpe Batwa Big Dipper Aware Aiglon Gerrard Joe Kaleht Spann T Ycar Patty Regan Banjodim Frontier Red

Local Racing Entries and Prize Details from Today

Entries detail a $3000 two year old maiden with names such as Enilaran Us Virginia and Sto Mharente. The card lists horses Ajax Fool and Hula etc plus bets and placements like 4d reefer and Isabri Mollie Richards. Abrupt typos obscure full card but names Warren vue Tom Green and 8 furlong race noted with prize sums and entries like 97 Ajax.

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Unclear race card mixed names and titles in Enquirer list

A jumble of horse names and likely jockeys or owners appears in a Cincinnati Enquirer snippet. The fragment lists many proper names such as Grit, Laura, Fool o' Fortune, Supreme, Col. Holloway and others, with no clear event or outcome.

Cincinnati Enquirer 7Reen Yory Grit Blackthorn Laura Fool O' Fortune Supreme Elsewhere Daddy Gyp Grable Centauri Col. Holloway Milton B Big Dipper 1 Atgloa Joe Knight Batty Hegan Nash Knight Uncas

Catholic University to Host Yale Basketball Game

Manager Joseph P. Derby announced that Catholic University will host Yale on December 22. Negotiations concluded after a lengthy period, with Yale regarded as having one of the nation's strongest teams, making the matchup a major year end attraction.

Joseph P. Derby Catholic University Yale Vale

Red Fleming of W. and J. Eleven Declared Ineligible

Malcolm D Red Fleming of Belwood Pennsylvania, a three year star halfback and leading captain candidate for the 1915 Washington and Jefferson eleven, was declared ineligible for varsity competition next year by the faculty. One year played at Gettysburg College barred him from further W and J membership. he had believed it would not count. The disclosure led to his immediate removal.

Washington Post Washington, Pa Malcolm D Red) Fleming Belwood Washington and Jefferson Gettysburg College Fleming Crettynburg

Stagg Condemns All Star Eleven Selection Method

Chicago December 3 University of Chicago athletic director Amos Alonzo Stagg dismissed the idea of an all star football team saying no outsider can fairly pick the best players after seeing everyone in action. He urged inviting university experts to submit selections for a composite list rather than a single outsiders choice.

Chicago Ailanzo A. Stagg University of Chicago University Daily Stag AIL

White Sox Sign Chinese Player for Spring Training

Chicago manager Jimmy Callahan plans to bring Capt. Lai Tin of the Honolulu Chinese team to Southern California for spring training as a試 candidate for the White Sox. Tin is reputed to be a top Far East athlete, with Hawaiian records, 190 yard dash in 10 15 seconds, 24 feet broad jump, and solid fielding and batting in trials against the University of California.

China America Jimmy Callahan White Sox Lai Tin Honolulu California Far East United States University of California As Tin

Cue Experts to Play at Leader Parlors Tonight

W H Clearwater former world champion and George Campbell, another cue expert, clash in a 150 to 125 pocket billiards match tonight at Leader Parlors for a $50 purse. Play starts at 7 p m. In Baltimore Ora Morningstar defeats Koji Yamada 100 to 123 in afternoon action. Morningstar posts averages and high runs of 30 and 132 3 67.

Clearwater Campbell Leader W. HH. Clearwater George Campbell Parlora Morningstar Baltimore Ora Morningstar Koji Yamada Lerzue Yamada

Navy Lists G U and C U Nines For 1915 Schedule

Annapolis announces 1915 baseball slate listing Georgetown and Catholic University of Washington for two games each with Navy. Army clash set for May 23 at West Point. Yale Harvard Penn plans noted among top East and South teams. Schedule includes many dates from March to May with multiple opponents.

Washington Post Annapolis Georgetown Catholic University of Washington United States Naval Academy Tholic University Washington Army West Point Yale Harvard Pennylvania Wesleyan University of Pennsylvania Penn State Holy Cross Amherst Yate Cornell Colgate West Virginia University Tufts University of North Carolina University of Georgia A. and Af., of North Carolina Dickinson University of Pittsburgh Catholic University, of

Johnson Leaves Nationals to Join Federal League

Milwaukee, Wis. Walter Johnson, star pitcher of the Washington Nationals, has signed with the Chicago Federal League, abandoning his contract and prompting a legal fight. Manager Griffith asserts a 1914 clause bars the move, while Johnson defends his action as a bid for higher pay. The shift shakes baseball, with Johnson hailed as the game’s greatest pitcher and drawing huge crowds in Washington.

Stanley Milliken Walter Perry Johnson Lta Griffith Fista Johnson Chicago Federals Nationals Grifith Cums Washington Outlaws Chick Griffith St Anis

Virginia Basketball Prospects Brightest in Years

Virginia's basketball outlook appears strong as a likely five for next season returns intact from last year. Captain Jobeevar and star guard Haw, plus Wellington Stickley and others, highlight a deep roster with Waddell and Rixey contributing as lettermen, signaling a promising year ahead.

Virginia Washington Chicottesville Iveco Instsou Universir Tosa Jobeevar Suicinedit Champbell Wellington Stickley Shickling Kwek Ivetrick Sind Niekta Waddell Ward Rixey Rome Hrixey

Brooks Opposed as Penn Coach After Player Vote

Philadelphia report notes dissatisfaction with the Penn football program as 14 of the varsity players vote against retaining coach Brooks. The team, under Brooke for two seasons, faced defeats to Dartmouth, Cornell, and Franklin & Marshall. The decision led to talk of a coaching change and a potential new leader after the Athletic Association elects a committee.

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Referee Magoffin to Officiate Big Red Cross Game

Magoffin selected to referee a charity football game at American League Park between the Engineers team from Washington barracks and the All-Star Artillery eleven. The event, rescheduled for Saturday December 5 at 2:30, features both teams training hard with the Artillery unit forming a strong unit. In addition, Company M First Regiment basketball defeated Company I 22 to 18 in a prior hard battle with players listed and refereeing by Mr Moran.

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