Soccer Finds Ground In Washington Schools And Clubs
Analyzed by Richard S. Tennyson, the piece recounts Washingtons gradual adoption of soccer in graded schools starting 1912, the shift from football to soccer due to safety and interest, the rise of independent clubs, and the potential for international growth. It argues for promoting Americas baseball by supplying equipment and coaching abroad rather than costly tours.
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Lafayette to Elect Football Manager
Easton Pa Dec 8 Students for Lafayette college will elect a football manager and two assistant managers for next season tomorrow. Candidates include senior manager Cyrus L Blackfan of Newton PA and Alexander R Miller of Norristown PA. Junior managers are Joseph J Harty Easton Donald E Peters Stamford Conn John H Reininge Oak Park Illinois Harold B Smith Lawrenceville NJ and Keith Waugh Hollywood Calif.
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Donald E. Peters
Stamford
Hyattsville Guards Triumph in Two Floor Games
Hyattsville Guards of Company F, Hyattsville national guard, won two floor games at the Hyattsville armory. The first team defeated Calvary Baptist Church 31 to 19. The second string beat Woodside M. E. five 33 to 15. Ingley, a former Yankee, starred with six floor goals and four from the free throw line. Edeington led the losers.
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Changes Loom For Marines Next Fall Football Season
The Press Box reports possible shifts in the Marine football setup at Quantico. Frank Goettge may move from player to assistant coach, with Lieut. John Beckett possibly taking over some coaching duties and appearing in games occasionally. New talent like Farwick and other younger players are eyed to deepen the line, while Notre Dame negotiations for a game have collapsed and a Midwest opponent remains hoped for. Maryland basketball shows a veteran team returning strong, defeating Virginia and Columbia as the Terrapins surge. The baseball scene turns to the World Series talk with Griffith and McGraw reconciliation hinted as Giants and Nationals are set for a spring showdown, ending old feuds and shaping the post-season landscape.
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Indoor gym shortage spurs Interior Department team efforts
Washington faces a rare shortage of indoor gymnasiums as the Interior Department basketball squad struggles to practice. Manager Julia Sharf and Miss Parker pursue available gyms, while Lieut. Col. Sherrill notes funding limits for a recreational building. Maryland women form an athletic association to boost girls sports. YWCA plans a January basketball coaching program for Washington players, with volleyball replacing basketball due to space.
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Louise Sandy
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Hoban Named Referee for Sunday Title Showdown
Negotiations for the Georgetown Knickerbocker Mercury game at American league park ended last night with George Hoban of Lehigh as referee Ernest Harmon of Bethany as umpire and Mike Kelly of Holy Cross as linesman. The 2:30 kickoff follows Hoban’s prior Mohawk Mercury assignment. A win secures the District football title for either club, and the Georgetown squad seeks its first ever such crown.
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Miami Will Stage Speed Boat Regatta
Miami Beach Florida will host the Southern regatta in March 2021 marking a new era in speed boat racing. Power boats of identical weight power and speed will compete under pilots of equal skill as Carl G Fisher backs the event with ten thousand dollars in prizes seven thousand to be awarded after six heats and three thousand to heat winners.
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Horsemen Start For Coast on Dec 20
South Bend Indiana December 8 The Notre Dame football team will leave December 20 for Pasadena California to meet Stanford in a New Year’s Day game announced by Coach Knute Rockne Several stops will be made en route Rockne plans at least three full teams for travel Practice resumed this afternoon after the Carnegie Tech game
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Slattery on edge of light heavy title and fast pace
Buffalo boxer Jimmy Slattery nears light heavyweight title form with speed and power. Manager Paul Carr targets a winner take all match with McTigue or Tunney, while promoter Murray vouches for Slattery. Born athlete, Slattery blends Dempsey like vigor with striking technique and early-career success at the Queensberry club.
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Bucknell Basketeers Face Handicapped Season
Bucknell University basketball team will play under handicaps this season with two home games moved to Milton High School gym due to unsafe gymnasiums. They will host University of Toronto and La Salle on January 9 and February 11, then travel for four more games including Navy Catholic U Georgetown and State College.
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Hedapp Tallies for Giants Move Rumor
Cincinnati reports Johnny Hodapp, a standout in his first professional season with Indianapolis, expects to be sold to the New York Giants and join McGraw's camp in Florida. Hodapp claims negotiations are under way, while Indianapolis manager Donie Bush says no deal is known and that owner Smith in New York would need his consent.
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Harding Beats Hoeke In 18.2 Cup Match
Capt Harding defeated Hoeke 200 to 121 in the 18.2 balkline billiard tourney for the District championship at Lewis and Krauss parlors. The winner finished in 59 innings with a high run of 18.
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Lafayette Schedule Highlights 1925 Colgate Game Returns
Easton Pa December 8 The Lafayette college football schedule for 1925 lists nine games with four in Easton Colgate returns to the slate for the first time since 1967 the Philadelphia Franklin Field game on October 17 also noted The list includes William and Jefferson at New York and Rutger at Easton as part of the nine game campaign.
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