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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1921

Page

8

Continued Illness Forces Resignation Of Nationals Manager

George McBride, twice reported as temporarily relieved, has resigned from active duties with the Washington Nationals due to recurrent dizziness and a July injury. President Clark Griffith, in Buffalo for minor league meetings, said McBride may remain with the club as scout until full health returns, with Clyde Milan expected to lead the team temporarily.

George McBride Nationals Clark Griffith Buffalo McBride Washington Alana Iteay McBride Wade Griffith Milwaukee Ars Clyde Milan

Exhibition Billiards Show At Sherman’s Parlor Mecca Event

Sherman's billiard parlors hosts top 18.2 players Welker Cochran and Hiduard Horemans in a two day event. A 1 200 point match is divided into 800 point blocks with sessions at 3 30 and 8 15 PM. A special table and gallery preparations indicate a large turnout.

Pete Ea

Comstock Named Georgetown Captain for Next Year

Comstock chosen to lead Georgetown next year as captain, recognized as an outstanding player and key team leader. He is praised for skill and reliability, expected to guide the team through upcoming season.

Comstock Georgetown Rady Comistock Gaara Cipitin Georgétown Elévéta Combtck Raita Piwhiata OKG Cis Pajitiar Shold

Yale Plans Expanded 1921 Football Schedule

Yale releases a ten game slate for 1921 with Vermont and Maryland possibly on the list. The tentative schedule shows Bates, Vermont, Tufts and Jaws among early opponents, with Army, Brown, Princeton, and Harvard closing the season.

New Haven Conn Yale Vermont Maryland Bates Tufts Jaws Williams Army Brown Princeton Harvard

Gulikudet Pasketers Triumph Over Eastern High Sofied

The Kendall green five rallied after an 8 1 lead by Eastern at the end of the first half. Accvutate pas, Fountain and Boatwright combined for an easy victory as Prender of the Joaing aggregation starred with two baskets and six fouls in eight tries. Referee Mr. Hughes. Hoblitzell named manager of Charlotte club for 1922 season.

Eastern Howev Galladdet al Boatwright Fa. Labs Waller Bush Lavouttain Prendér Mr. Hughes

High School Teams Seek Court Space for Scholastic Games

School officials seek a suitable hall for the Scholastic basketball series. Advisers Sotsin of Tech and Parkins of Business head a committee to find a large venue. Potential sites include the National Guard armory Coliseum and New City club though timing and distance hinder options. A Central High staging idea was dropped and a decision is hoped after next week’s meeting.

Sotsin Central High School

West Virginia to Add Kay as Mountaineer Assistant Coach

Morgantown December 6 West Virginia will appoint retiring captain R H Kay known as Bob Kay as assistant coach for 1922 succeeding Zach Jordan the former Dartmouth star quarterback Kay a three year player at field on the Mountaineer eleven is regarded as one of the best flank men in the program Jordan will retire to enter business in Denver

Morgantown West Virginia R. H Bob) Kay Zach” Jordan Dartmouth Mountaineer Kay Fiuald Jerdaz Denver

Barnes and Hutchison Begin Long Golf Trip

Barnes of the Pelbank club New York and Jock Hutchison of Glenview Chicago plan exhibition matches from Vancouver to the Pacific coast and southwest voyage. The schedule includes the California Open and the North and South Open at Pinehurst North Carolina next April where Hutchison will defend the British Open title.

Chicago Wis. der Finn Barnes Pelbank Club New York Jock Hutchison Glenview Chicagd Tix’ Vancoiver B. C Finehizat

Richmond Winner in Title Cup Tourney

Clyde Richmond defeated William Parsons 100 to 87 in the District Killare championship at Grand Central Palace. Parsons led early, Richmond’s 13 point high run fueled the comeback. George Wheatley and D P Dickey set tonight’s match. Hornet A C challenges all quints in 110 pound class led by Cal Shanklin Hyattavinie 326.

William Parsons Hornet Hornet A. C Cal Shanklin Hyattavinie

Silver Spring Golf Club Elects Temporary Officers

Silver Spring Golf Club holds a meeting in Wilton where temporary officers are elected and a charter committee forms rules and bylaws for the new club. Members include Lambert as chairman, W. Porter as secretary, and Ridolph as treasurer. plans to hire Joe Kirkwood as golf pro and to accept applications via George B. Priddy. The next meeting is set for December 13.

Silver Spring Wilton Lambert Nd &Rréngéments Bofipietda Didnard Rags Willari ‘J. Lambert Thomas J. W T. Mt. Porter Ridolph. H Geotea B Joe Kirkwood George B. Priddr Washington Post

President Sexton Urges Economy Among Minors

President Sexton urged economical management in minor league baseball and called for stricter salary limits and stronger contracts clauses. He condemned the exploitation of players and pushed revisions to by laws while noting improved nationwide gambling conditions and that all 26 minor leagues completed their seasons.

Sexton Buffalo Hnes Dickerings Runidra Minhors Fie Déelarea Eyicé Alubs Farrell The

Yale Hockey Casualties Surpass Grid Sport

New Haven Conn Dec The Yale hockey squad sustained more injuries in two weeks of practice than the football team did in two months. Captain Cleihment Gridecum Charlie O Heirn Bughnell are hurt but Gris com and Henra expected to play in the opening Yale season game at the St Nicholas club in New York Saturday night. Bushnell fractured elbow yesterday and will miss until after the Christmas trip. No new International league lineup. Montreal and Providence rumored for readmission. Syracuse and Reading deal rumors denied.

New Haven Conn Cleihent Gridecum Charlie O Heirn Sn Bughnell Griscom Henra St. Nicholas Club New York Yale Bushnell Bé&T Chrismmas Montreal Providence Syracuse Reading

Holleran To Lead Panthers In 1922

Pittsburgh, Pa December 1921 The University of Pittsburgh athlete council awarded 24 letters for the football season the honors going to players including Davies Bowser Harrigan Sack Stein Seidelson McLean Frank Williamp Holleran Andergren Hewitt Ewing Jordan Kelly Peters Clark Freidbtte Shitler Winterburn Charles Willlamp Colonna Hartnett and Jetter Was named as Manager L J Klinesender At the annual banquet Tom Holleran varsity Quarterback was chosen to lead the 1922 varsity team.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Mion Davies Bowser Harrigan Sack Stein Seidelson McLein Frank Willilamp Holleran Andergen Hewitt Ewing Jordan Kelly Péters Clark Freidbtte Shitler Winterburn Charles Willlamp Colonna Hartnett Jettér

Toss of Coin Means Nothing to Staters

State College, Pa. December 6. Back in 1919, Fighting Bot Higgins captained the Penn State football team. The Nittany Lions had a great season. Higgins was famed for guessing coin tosses. This fall acting Captain Killinger failed to guess the toss in all but one game, the Navy. Penn State went undefeated, so the toss seems not to matter to the Lions.

State College Bot Higgins Penn State Nittary Storis Higgins Killinger Navy

Post Duckpin Team Defeats Star to Lead Bowling Standings

The Washington Post Ginlspikers moved into first place in the Newspaper Bowling league at Recreation bowling alleys by taking two of three from the Evening Star yesterday afternoon. The Post won the opener by five pins, Star edged ahead 523 to 482 in the second, and The Post finished strong 490 to 481. Clark and Damon anchored The Post with three strong games, while Britt rolled the day's high game at 116.

Washington Post Ginlspikers Ewvening Star Recreation Post Clark Damon

Bowling Battle Set Between Washington and Lee and Virginia

Gladiate Manager Smith announced that Washington and Lee and the University of Virginia will meet on the gridiron next fall. The teams will play at Charlottesville on November 4 and the return game will be held in Lexington the following year, marking 15 years since their last meeting and drawing strong cheers from students and alumni.

Lexington Washington and Lee University of Virgina Smith Charlottesville Elevers

Schedules Show Hagtern And Technical High Schools Reach Deep

Technical High schedules 23 games foreshadowing matchups with Mount St Joseph Gonzaga Army and Navy Prep and Catholic University Freshmen. Eastern also lists a heavy slate with Gonzaga St John’s and St Albans. Panthers seek 135 pound games in the District. call Lincoln 5984 W for details.

Hagtern Technical Tech Tat Eastern Mount St. Joséphs Hilscopal High Staoes Alexandria Army and Navy Catholic University Gonzaga Apple M. Co. A Anént MacCartés Rubiloe Supple Beavéns Shanks House McNulty McCormick Quesada Price Bames St. Albans St. John's College Woodberry Forest YM. C. A Kaniwich A. O St John's Mt. St. Joseph’s Aallant College Kendall Green Aga Bich School Congress Heights St. Alban's High School St. Alban's Army and Navy Prep Epiphany Tigers Epiphany Chatch Emerson Institute Carroll Institute Western Eee Sehdsl Central High School Tech High School Panthers Panther Umhaul Lincoln

Ruths Case and Fandom Await Judge Landis Decision

The article debates Babe Ruth's violation of a rule by playing in exhibition games after the World Series and his $200 fine. It questions if the punishment fits the offense, noting other players dodged harsher penalties and whether the case harms the Yankees, owners, or fans ahead of the 1922 season.

Babe Ruth Kettesaw Mountain Landig Chicago Babe Ami Swat Wortt Ruth Yankee New York Judge Landis Landis Landals

Vision claims decline among Columbia athletes of past era

New York December 6. Jim Hitt veteran crew coach at Columbia University concludes that contemporary athletes have inferior eyesight to those of earlier years. He notes increasing eye weakness among Columbia athletes but says most defects can be corrected and urges eye education and screening begin in elementary schools.

New York Jim Hitt Columbia University Cxmé Columbia

Yankees Crack Hawk Eye Stars In District Showdown

The Congress Heights Yankees face Hawk Eye Collegians at Congress Heights gym tonight. The Ohio college stars oppose the three time winners, with Heddens Arthon at forward Sauber center Goetz and Catlin at guard. The Yankees seek a fourth straight win after three victories this season.

Congress Heights Yankees Hawk Eye Coltesians Heddens Atharton Sauber Goetz Catlin

National women's golf title set for White Sulphur Springs

The 1922 national women's golf championship will be played at the Greenbrier club course in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia the week of September 25 announced tonight by the United States Golf Association The national open will be at Shoitie club near Chicago likely in July The British open at St Georges Sandwich closes June 23 making mid July most feasible for the USGA event The amateur championship will be at Brookline Country Club Massachusetts in early September

New York Greenbrier Club White Sulphur Springs W. Va United States Golf Association Shoitie Club Chicago St. George's Sandwich Brookline Mass

Aloysius Five Triumphs Over Langdon 47 to 14

In Gonzaga gym Aloysius beat Langdon 47 14 in a triple header also featuring Capitol Silents over Fourth Presbyterians 40 5 and Holy Name over Sacred Heart Baltimore 22 13. Frank Roche scored for Holy Name in a Merkle shot mishap and rosters list substitutions and scorers across the three games.

Gonzaga Gym Aloysius Club Langdon Quint Capitol Silents Forth Presbyterians Holy Name Five Sacred Heart Representatives Baltimore Sacred Heart Frank Roche Merkleé Holy Name Aloysius Langdon A. C Daffy Wolf Love McNaney Duffy Cuillinghim Collins Fitzgerald Alaop J. Fitzgerald Gonzaga Brathard Stewart Capital Pres Johnston Ila Alexander Miller MacFate Ferguson Sheppard Scott Exley Sullivan Bevels Geers Hanback Perkins Alexander court—Fohnston Miller Ferguson Perking foul—MaceWate Perkina Raforer Gallaudet Mills Keelan Morris Iri Tartington Roche Kirchner Jones Boucher Clark Godgin Morris Sullivan Stapsbough Roche House Hutts Boucher Aforels Birchner Winand Keelap Hache Holy

Bogash Draws With Mike O'Dowd In MSG Bout

In New York on December 6, Lou Bogash of Bridgeport Conn battled Mike O'Dowd former world middleweight champion to a 12 round draw at Madison Square Garden O'Dowd pressed the action throughout both men weighed 169 pounds and the bout ended without a winner.

New York Mike O'Dowd Lou Bogash Bridgeport

Montreal May Get Syracuse Franchise

In Buffalo on December 6 1921 Ernest C Lahtigraf owner of the Syracuse franchise said he secured an option on Atwood park Montreal and would seek a transfer at the annual meeting in New York December 12. He cited unsatisfactory lease terms for Syracuse for 1922 as the main reason for the move.

Buffalo N. Y. Dee Ernest C. Lahtigraf Syracuse Atwood Park Montreal New York Landsraf

Schaefer Accepts Hoppe's Challenge for Return Match

New York Dec 6 Jacob Schaefer the billiard champion who recently defeated Willie Hoppe for the world title today formally accepted the former champion's challenge for a return match in Chicago.

Schaefer Hoppe New York Jacob Schachfer Willie Hoppe Chicago

Stuffy Meinnes Signs With Boston Red Sox

Boston papers report Stuffy Meinnes has signed with the Boston Red Sox. The deal, described as a central contract, places Meinnes in the lineup as the team weighs potential sales or trades with the Yankees who are eager to obtain the first baseman.

Stuffy Meinnes Boston Red Boston Mars Wee.k—Anz Harey A. Frazeé Hétig

Freight Quint Best in Railroad League

In the Terminal Railroad Y M C A Basketball league at Union Station gym last night the Freight Department edged the Engineers 38 to 14. Hull Conard and Ferguson led the winners, while Loveless and Taylor scored most for the Engineers.

Union Station Freight Department Hull Conard Ferguson Loveless Taylor Hoyt Beee Pinkstaff Taylor Hull Carmo Caltiflower Devac

The Aloy Monthly Paper Debuts From The Aloysius Club

The Aloysius club, renowned for athletics, issues The Aloy a monthly publication. It documents club activities and features planned for all members, highlighting ongoing athletic and organizational developments.

Aloysius Club the Aloy

Epiphany Defeats St Paul Tossers In Narrow 26 22 Win

Epiphany triumphed 26 to 22 over St Paul in a home game. Wilbur hit two decisive baskets late as Epiphany led 14 to 6 at half. Lineups included Jamieson Bletcher Wilber McNulty Opetz Frauley Thames Foster Browne Mummer with Coakley Martin substitutions. Referee Tavis Timekeeper Crump.

St. Paul Wilbur St. Maur Jamieson A. G. Bletcher Wilber McNulty Coakley Martin Opetz Jaimizaga Browne Fletcher Branley Foster Tavis Crump

Chicago to Meet Georgia on 1922 Schedule

Chicago announces Georgia University will play October 7 in Chicago, completing the Maroon gridiron program for next year with two intersectional home games against Princeton and Georgia. Georgia lost to Harvard 10 to 7 this year. Grace Athletic club basketball players travel to Alexandria tonight to face Company M of the Virginia National Guards. meet at Grace clubhouse at 7.

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