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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
13
The Chicago report notes a renewed battle in the intercollegiate conference aimed at adopting a two sport rule to limit athletics by forcing students to pick only two sports. Opposition comes mainly from smaller universities likely to be weakened by such a change.
Chicago reports President Jim Gilmore of the Federal League says Walter Johnson is free to sign with any club for 1915, disputing Washington officials. Stockholders of the Chicago Federal club vote to raise capital by 150000, with 100000 subscribed in minutes. Johnny Evers attends a benefit game in Cincinnati for Mrs Doyle and Arnold Hauser.
Pinehurst N C Dec 4 C L Becker of Auburndale MA and Robert Hunter of Stamford Conn reach tomorrow's final round for the first division trophy of the eleventh annual autumn golf tournament Becker beat Stuyvesant Leroy Newport R I 4 up and 8 to play this afternoon he also defeated T J Moran Providence R I by the game. Hunter beat Samuel Beekman Providence R I 4 up and 3 to play this morning and Frank Rhea Washington 6 up and 5 to play this afternoon in the morning round
Philadelphia reports a surprising split at the University of Pennsylvania as the majority of varsity football players vote against renewing head coach George H. Brooke for next year while nearly all freshmen voice strong support. The controversy deepens as the athletic committee unveils plans after the annual association meeting. Brooke vows to honor his contract rather than leave as a loser.
Cambridge Mass Dec 4 Races with Annapolis Cornell and Yale will make up Harvard varsity rowing schedule for 1915 Capt Harry A Murray Jr of the Crimson crew announced tonight Proposals for a three cornered race among Princeton Pennsylvanus and Harvard were considered very improbable A second varsity eight will be specially trained again next year for participation in the American Henley at Philadelphia Lansing Mich Dec 4 Blake Miller Tonawanda NC elected captain of the 196 football team of the Michigan Agricultural College
New York December fourth report says NL owners at their annual meeting plan policy fights with the Federal League and will back a player exchange. Managers from McGraw to Huggins seek high bids for pennant contenders with Zimmerman, Eddie Grant, and pitchers linked to exchanges as several teams court key stars.
Ashland Martin of Breathitt county Kentucky will lead the Gallaudet College varsity eleven in 1915. He has three seasons on the team and has served as linesman guard and tackle. Teammates praise his aggressive leadership and coach Crafts notes capable backups待 to fill vacancies.
Michael J. Lynch of Carroll Institute defends January 7 date for the South Atlantic cross country championship amid protests from Baltimore athletes who favor spring or indoor-season timing. Baltimore Cross Country Club members Balgin and Cornelius back possible adjustment while Carroll Institute preparations proceed for the Washington race date a week hence.
Weather hindered racing at Palmetto park Charleston with several injuries. Verena lost a close race to High Class in a tightly contested event while Daddy Gip suffered a fatal spill. Jockeys Gargen and Murphy were shaken. Colonel Tom Greene won the opener and Nash led the closing race.
The Harleton meet opened with a maiden two year old race won by Vel Tom Direen at 2 to 5 while Andromeda placed second and Foxy Griff third in a 544 furlong dash. The second event for three year olds sold for 800 dollars was topped by Archery at 40 to 1 with Huda's Brother and Sir Calefore following. In the third, Hearthetone led a 300 dollar three year old and up affair, with Gabrio second and ties for minor placings. The fourth race for three year olds and upward saw Verens prevail at even money, Col Halloway runner-up. The fifth, a six furlong for four-year-olds and up, found Big Dipper favored and winning over Martre and Gerrard. The final sixth concluded with Patty eget winning one mile, paying 4 to 5, as Dahomey Boy and others chased.
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Today's racing card in Charleston lists six selling and handicap races with purses ranging from 300 to 1260 dollars. Entries include Bebest Bull Dog Ave Lamb's Tall Micks, Mies Krush Heaumont Helle Misa Jean Nigaroo Ida Lavinia Palm Lent Fran cis Miss Velma Toddling Yuea Lady Lightning Cuttrhunk Black Chief Flying Fawkes, Hectograph Tong Head Columbia Lady Misa Campbell Heflection Proctor Studdert Fenrock Ichels Encore Mabel Montgomery Bamboo Boxer Harry Straw Sherwool Akin Cronehan Emerald Gem Jacket, Mary Ann K Clif Field Ivan Gardner Polly H Yenghee Hayberry Cantle Gold Cap Coppertown Kilday Parlor Roy York Lady Dr H V Swaringer.
K M Shipley tops biweekly Y M C A scratch tests with 822 points in gym contests held each Wednesday. Sid Leach follows with 78, G R Hecht 746.18, and standings list C Roberts 724 and A Farrel 590 among others. next meet December 16 features a 19 yard potato race a 3 stand jumps and stretch kick.
New York reports Ruben Marquard, a top NY NL pitcher, signed with the Brooklyn Federal League club. Brookyn officials confirm a triplicate contract and affidavit of free agency, while NY Giants secretary says interlocking 1915 1916 contracts grant NY rights and potential 1917 option. Baseball Players Fraternity chief says if true, Marquard would be expelled.
MCA quintet edged Lincoln 40 to 10 in a hard fought gym contest. Lincoln managed only one point in the second half as Davis led scoring for MCA and Moore starred at guard. Roster lists several substitutions and floor and foul goals credited to Hart Ribniteis Anetin and others. Time halves 0 and 15 minutes.
Johnny Kilbane, featherweight champion, will face champions in two other divisions this winter. Manager Jimmy Dunn says Kilbane will fight welterweight Welsh in Philadelphia in January if Kilbane wins his first match against lightweight Joe Mandot, with a proposed 135 pounds weight for Welsh and 118 pounds for the initial bout. Discussions also aim for Kid Williams, bantam champion, with a 122 pounds ringweight target and New York date the last week of January.
Engineers of Washington Tarracks clash with All-Star Artillery at American League park in a Red Cross war relief fundraiser. Heavyweights on both sides, but teamwork and coastlines foes add tension as expected. Officials listed include Referee Mr Paul Magefte and timers Herman and Murph.
Manager Hutton of Georgetown University basketball announced negotiations for a game against Penn State in Hyare Gymnasium on February 19. Penn State, a rising local attraction, is noted as one of the leaders in state basketball with a strong pest record.
Adams School fast basketball team edged Friends Select reserves 43 to near end, as Adams pulled ahead late. Standouts included R King and Brown for Friends, with Catlin, KR King, Gurevich, Henry and Payne each scoring for Adams. Timed 15 minutes per half at Municipal Golf Course in Los Angeles noted separately.
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