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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1911
Page
11
A lively catalog item lists a wide range of apparel and accessories including collar boxes, tie and kerchief cases, scarf hangers, walking sticks, vests, smoking jackets, bath robes, lounging robes, motor hats, mufflers, evening toys, combination sets, silk hats and opera hats by Dunlap, start sets, pajamas, and hosiery for business or dress use.
Vigilants eleven tangle with Baltimore Medics in season opener at Capitals City park. Luscombe’s late touchdown drive seals 0 win as Cuppy Farmer and Sherwood highlight a fast, faulted scholastic offense despite practice gaps.
A long grind features fifteen teams and many riders from seven counties arriving in Madison Square for a four day event. Notable cyclists include Van Houwaert Helglim and Frank Gal on New York with key matches and weight discussions shaping the heavyweight program.
Meadow carrying 125 pounds captured the feature at Juarez by two lengths after leading early. The mare was a second betting choice as the program detailed six races with multiple runners including Thistle Rose and Ocean Queen in the day’s card. Weather was clear and track fast as racing continued with several races listed.
From St Paul to New York, Mike Gibbons earns acclaim after swift victories at the Fairmont AC and in multiple bouts. Promoter William Newman greets the welterweight sensation, who plans further matches with top rivals and eyes a potential $2,000 spring haul while staying loyal to his railroad-ticket sponsor and manager.
Tonight’s bowling slate features multiple leagues across several alleys including Royal, Arcade, and Northeast alleys with numerous matchups such as Laborites versus Arcadia Market and Salvadors versus Columbias. A Paris stake race results note Frank J Gould’s Cavero winning the Prix Marc Antony at the Auteur race track in Paris on December 10.
Georgetown selects G. U. Hegarty captain for 1913 season by unanimous vote, with Costello withdrawing. Hegarty, 23, 5 feet 11 inches, 176 pounds, praised as fast end and trusted leader, while five seniors depart but confidence remains high for a repeat of this year’s successes.
New York hosts major baseball meetings as the National Commission considers elevating the American Association and two leagues to the new AA class. Lynch is expected to be reelected NL president amid harmony. August Herrmann backs a 14 game schedule while ticket scandals loom in World Series matters and the commission prepares to review the strike.
New York reports that Charles Hemphill the veteran outfielder has been released to the Atlanta team of the Southern League where he will manage next season. The move follows Hemphill’s return to the Highlanders after the Chicago club refused to waive on the player.
Sam McVey of California defeated Jack Lester of Cle Elum Washington in eight rounds at Brisbane Australia The bout was slated for ten rounds Lester withstood heavy punishment and showed grit Conway Hall names football captain Peter Ambrose Mount Carmel Pa for 1912 season.
Michael Jacobs of this city signed to play third base for the Boston Americans. He last played for the Northampton team in the Connecticut League before it disbanded and then moved to Cooperstown, New York, where he played independently.
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