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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1914

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2

Coleman Named Virginia Football Captain For Next Year

Harris W. Coleman of Stanford Kentucky was elected Virginia football captain for next season at the annual lettermen banquet. The 21 year old guard, also a track letterman, succeeded Buck Mayer who led the team to a flawless Southern record this season. Coleman played end and guard in high school and at Virginia, excels in shot put and discus, and is a Kappa Sigma member.

Washington Post Charlottesville Harris W. Coleman Stanford Blue Virginia Coleman Buck” Mayer Norfolk Stanford Ky North Carolina Hopkins Baltimore Kappa Sigma

Albany Club Sticks to South Atlantic

Columbia December 9 The South Atlantic League will open the 1916 season without charges in the circuit, according to President Corish of Savannah in a letter to Columbia club officials. Albany will retain its franchise after refusing a transfer offer from Montgomery, formerly of the Southern Association.

Columbia Corish Savannah Righ Albany Fratewil Mntgomery Southern Association

Two Athletes Enroll At Maryland Agricultural College

Malcolm Rich and Brandes, former Central High football players, join Maryland Agricultural College to pursue special courses. Rich, about six foot tall and 160 pounds, is a promising sprinter and likely asset in football. Brandes brings prior track and football experience to Coach Byrd's program.

Maryland Agricultural College Malcolm Rich Brandes Central Hilgh Footall Central Rich Central Branches Byrd

Yale to Row Penn on Schuylkill April 3 match

New Haven Conn Dec 3 Yale crews will row University of Pennsylvania on the Schuylkill April 3 according to a university announcement today. The plan is to send the first and second varsity eights to Philadelphia for races over a course one and a half miles in length.

New Haven Conn Yale University of Pennsylvania Schuylkill Philadelphia

Dundee Beats Rivers in Twenty Round California Fight

In Los Angeles Johnny Dundee of New York outpointed Joe Rivers of Los Angeles in a twenty round match the last major California fight before the prize law kicks in. Rivers led until round eleven when Dundee seized control and had Rivers in trouble nearing the end.

Los Angeles Cal Johnny Dundee New York Joe Rivers Los Aneles California Rivers Dundee Lews

Dickson To Coach Penn In Advisory Role In 1915

Philadelphia reports that Brooks will serve only in an advisory capacity for the 1915 Penn football season. George Brooke, head coach for the past two years, will not coach on the field next year. An assistant this season, “By” Tuckson, will be the head field coach. New York dispatches note Cross fought Bloom at the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn, with Cross pressing the action and landing the more telling blows.

Brooks Philadelphia Tuckson University of Pennsylvania George Brooke New York Leach PS Bloom Broadway Sporting Club Brooklyn Cross

Sherman Ahead in Billiard Match in Royal Parlor

Frank Sherman, local pocket billiard champion, led Alfredo De Oro 450 to 422 after Sherman missed an easy shot that would have clinched the match in the 600 point event at the Royal Parlors last night. De Oro staged a 49 run to pull within 422.

Frank Sherman Alfredo de Oro Royal Parlors Sherman

Bonham Chosen Roanoke College Captain for 1916

Salem Va December J B Bonham of Chilhowle Virginia was unanimously chosen captain of Roanoke College football for the 1916 season. He is popular as a student and starred at fullback. M Bonham and Killinger, graduates of the current season, will be the only players lost from the team.

Salem Roanoke College J. B. Bonham Chilhowle M. Bonham Killinger Seasion

Carroll Institute five mile cross country entries lead field

Twenty two runners are entered for the Carroll Institute five mile cross country handicap race to be run next Saturday from the Institute clubhouse on Tenth street to the wood and return. Carroll entrants include Williams Dillon Dougherty Dormar Schmidt Bloomer Adama Covert Healy. Baltimore entries Geiger Ying ling Snyder Conrad Younger Rumsbough. Kelly runs unattached. Captain Healy may not start due to health. Lynch will be kept out for business reasons. Entries close today. Also notes: Sharpe to coach Cornell football base ball and basketball for five years. Pete Russell elected 1915 Chicago football captain.

Carroll Institute Institute Tenth Street New York Avenue K Street Baltimore Cross Country Club Baltimore Williams Dillon Dougherty Dormar Schmidt Bloomer Adama Covert Healy Geiger Yingling Snyder Conrad Younger Rumsbough Kelly Baltimore Club Carroll Lynch

Georgetown Wins Debut at Ryan Gym Over Mount St Joseph

Georgetown basketball debuts at Ryan gymnasium with a 46 to 18 win over Mount St. Joseph of Baltimore. Notable contributors Kellay and Tormey lead, Dunn shows promise at forward, while Georgetown racks up 18 fouls but holds steady.

Alfred L. Stern Georgetown Ryan Gymnasium Mount St. Joseph Baltimore Hilltoppers O'Reilley Tormey Walter Cahill Washington Wamaeley St. Joseph Mt. St.Joseph Warmster Malone Kramer Marke Cahill Curry Flannigan Wamsley Malone Mackey Brock Kelly Clerk Camaller Heferee James Collinower Duffy

Business Five Triumphs Over Fairmonts In 543 to 14 Victory

Business High School's five defeated Fairmonts, a Technical High composed squad, in a decisive afternoon tilt. Joe and Buck Wise led scoring with 15 and 16 respectively, powering a late surge after a tight first half. Eiseman and Cox anchored the Fairmont defense as Ludinesa High assisted with strong play and substitutions.

Buck Joe Hay Wise Eiseman Cox Fairmont Ludinesa High Poalt Tous Faimoct Culligan Tiseman Blueman Williams Dr. Hudson

Reward Footballers of Central's Eleven

Seventeen members of Central High football squad received the school insignia during an auditorium assembly at the C Street school yesterday. Capt. Cliff Richards led a list that included Capt.-elect Ochstadt, J. Richards, Elliot, Macdonald, Belcher, Wirt, White, Atherton, Saxon, Roberta, Hill, McKenney, Stokes, Hollingsworth, Wilkerson, and Manager Rogers as speakers noted by Principal Wilson, Capt. Richards, Capt.-elect Ochstadt, and Coach Thomas.

Central High C Street Yeaterday Cliff Richards Ochstatt J. Richards Elliot Macdonald Belcher Wirt White Atherton Saxon Roberta Hill McKenney Stokes Hollingsworth Wilkerson Rogers Wilson Capt. Richards Ochstadt Thomas

Baseball Rumors Swirl Over Yankees Deal and Mack Plans

New York dec 9 Rumors swirl around the Yankees after manager Griffith received Mike Mitchell with no compensation. Reports say Connie Mack may run the Yankees in 1915 or longer, while Griffith allegedly seeks an Athletic outfielder. Trade talks abound as McGraw and Moran discuss Dooin Lobert deals and other possible exchanges. Humberball and league committee actions surface at Waldorf Astoria as officials discuss governance and possible changes.

August Herrman Cincinnati C. Britton St. Louis William F. Baker Philadelphia Britton James Gaffney Boston Pat” Moran Wager Phillies McGraw Moran Lobert Dooin Marquard Schuaer Robertson Grant Beatty Federals Sherwood McGee Philly Turday St Louis McGee Doom Roger Bresnahan iCubs Zimmerman Bresnahan Doyle Fletcher Burns Frank Smith Mr.Graw

Mack to Stand by Athletics and Deny Yankees Sale

Philadelphia December 8. Cornelius McGillicuddy denies rumors Mack will retire from managing the Athletics or sell his stake. He repeats commitment to Philadelphia and the club, citing he would not join the Yankees or relocate. The piece covers Mack’s price talks, Collins salary disputes, Comiskey’s bid, and Stallings’ view on a Yankees future. It also notes a National League session where Julius Fleischmann urged waivers reform and a four player limit after May 1.

National League Julius Fleischmann Cincinnati Fleischmann

Collins Will Not Be Manager In Chicago

Chicago dispatch reports Eddie Collins will not be named manager of the White Sox and that any future change is unlikely. Owner Charles A. Comiskey defends Collins and hints Mack may head to New York next year. Rumors persist Connie Mack will manage the Athletics, despite denials from Joseph Lannin. The American League meeting discusses waiver rule changes and a peace initiative between Herrmann and Weeghman with no formal action.

Eddie Collins Connie Mack Chicago White Sox Collins Yankees Col Jacob Ruppert Mack Col. Ruppert Athletics The Waldorf Griffith Collings Lontract Lou Collins Comiskey White Sox Lae Chicago Stallings George. Stallings New Yorkers Washington Post South Side Charles A. Comiskey Gotham Joseph Lanaln Boston Red Sox Ban Johnson Ruppert New York Lannin Connie Quannin Philadelphia New York Giants Fleischmann August Herrmann Charles Weeghman Chicago Federals Herrmann Federal League

Coombs Released With Unconditional Term by Athletics

Philadelphia reports Jack Coombs, the American League pitcher, was released unconditionally by the Athletics after an injury suffered in a world series game against the Giants. Coombs has had limited mound work since 1913, and manager Mack recently placed waivers on Coombs, Plank, and Bender. The latter two have since signed Federal League contracts.

Philadelphia Bec Jack Coombs Athletic Club Coombs New York Giants Mack Plank Bender

Harry Shaw Sets Track Record In Charleston Race

Lt. J Watkins Harry Shaw breaks the mile and twenty yards handicap track record at Charleston, lowering Das Diebold mark from 1:43 1-5 to 1:42 3-5. Ancon wins a six furlong handicap under selling conditions, with O'Hagan placing, amid crowding and erratic riding across multiple races.

Harry Shaw Charleston J. Watkins Joe Diebold Ancon Archie “Zimmer O'Hagan Higbelda Tirst J Splling Jongs Pennyrock Shilling Turner Columbie Campbell Estimable Black Earl Progut Almeda Lawrence Cannock Lafferty Radando Tavis Ste Gallant Hoy Jocophinsh Brad Samt's Wan Minda Palm Leaf Stuart France Robert Scarlee Anbery Kubuta Killay Lola Lavona Scihag Aneum Wooto Wi Ren Evad Undaunted Mr. Muck Briar Path Ami Joe Tneboli Harry Shave Hiech- Jaush Tom Wen Cliff Plat Becoml Joe Finn cLaffertyh Svan Gardner Filtil Krack Marire Fir Naughetry Ts Ai Armor Pavia Dro O Transport Snider Duke of Shelby Aware Koisseng Jaro Buon the Mook Veneta Strouse Delugate Husky Dad Astrology Coreopsis Master Jim Wander

Racing Entries Listing For Today's Programs

Today’s racing entries show three races with listed horses and weights. Notable names include Gruelonge Ajax, Margaret Mibse, Coaster, Flatbush, Travel Light, Sir Marion in Race One. Calethoroplan, Mimesis, Colonel Brown, Reb Re, Benedic tine in Race Two. and Sweet Lotte, Mabel Montgomery, JB Barrell in Race Three.

Gmrse Gruelonge Ajax Jud Avo Margaret Mibse Coaster Aflet Letfer JO Minds Trap Flatbush Miss Velma Dr Dougherty Shorty Northent Lelaloka Bodin Travel Light Sir Marion Stealaway Colonel Brown Maranon Console Sim Hire Hy Meckler Benedictine Sellog Sweet Lotte Mabel Montgomery JB Barrell

Unclear OCR Item With Mixed Names and Places

Fragmentary readable names and terms appear from Charleston and Cincinnati contexts with several person surnames and organizations. The text lacks coherent events or a clear narrative to summarize into a standard news item.

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