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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
16
The St Louis club has shown little eagerness to trade the pitcher involved while Judge Landis delays a ruling on Shocker’s free agent status until after the annual meeting sessions. The rebuttal evidence in the Shocker case has just reached the Baseball Commissioner, who notes he cannot review it this week.
The Handley AC, a Petworth group with a strong amateur baseball and basketball record, will establish 2 clubrooms at 2712 Georgia avenue NW. Plans include baseball, football, basketball, golf, tennis teams, pool, chess, checkers, gym, wrestling, boxing, two tennis courts, showers, and lockers. Members from Park View, Brightwood, Columbia Heights, Petworth, Piney Branch Park, and Brightwood Park will form a community club with affordable dues.
The American League balks at voting on amendments not routed through the advisory council and calls for an accounting from Landis. Umpire control faces opposition as magnates seek to weaken Landis while arbitration nods to resuming draft relations with the majors. Connie Mack makes a major trade for Paul Strand at 50,000 plus three players, boosting his meeting total to 75,000.
An earlier track by Individual A led to free throw attempts as a focal point in the game. Officials noted the player faced multiple fouls and earned opportunities at the line, shaping the scoring rhythm during the period.
Athletic director G Harris notes limited rule changes from last year with the key shift requiring the fouled player to shoot free throws, promoting teamwork and equal opportunity. He predicts longer additional practice for all players as teams adjust. The coming season is expected to be the strongest yet, with rising gym attendance and crowded facilities at Colsonant Scenth arrest and Pease tan avenues for interhigh play.
A Collier's article notes 1923 reshapes football with new backfield widening, varied shifts, and improved forward passing. It highlights better kick placement, faster wing play, and heightened officiating demands, while warning against overcoaching and overorganization limiting individual initiative.
Coach Rice expresses confidence as Catholic University prepares to start its 8 PM season opener against Loyola College of Baltimore. He notes strong progress, predicts a veteran lineup featuring Fitzgerald at center and Eberts Breslin guards, with possible early substitutions to test substitutes Garvin Donahue and McIntyre. The team aims to field its best ever squad for a Northern trip next week.
The Peck Memorial club and the St Paul Athletic club clash tonight in the City club gym in a top local game. Both undefeated this season, the Peck quint adds Samuel Daniels former Georgetown and Dominican star, boosting the visitors' strength as they aim to remain unbeaten. The game serves as a prelim to the City Club Frederick attraction and tips at 7:30 pm.
The Edgewood eleven canceled their game at American League Park after winning the local wandist title and now clash with the Baltimore All Stars as a substitute attraction. Notable players include Bert Bacharach, Lou Warner, Dee Frese, and Jum Taries, with the same lineup from the title-winning rout of Mercury.
Maj Belmont and trainer discussed a possible match racing Zev and Epinard in the United States. Wertheimer would enter his colt against American or British horses, with Papyrus or the British Derby winner possibly in the field. Other potential rivals include Mem oriam, My Own, and Admiral Grayson’s Derby-winning line, all debated as part of the international Cup plans.
Coach Herbert Sotgin at Tech Hign will run the first real workout of the season this afternoon at the National Guard armory. No practice yesterday due to a unavailable gym. Sotzin has cut the squad to 30 players, with another cut to 20 planned this week. No practice games until MCA Day School week start.
Circle A. C. will form a five man basketball quintet after a successful football season. Players named include Millehe, Kepale, VW Bike, Yount, Jeff, Kimge, and Suillivar. Practice sessions occur evenings at 7 at the northwest gym.
Thompson edged Parsons 246 to 218 in a district pocket billiards tournament at Grand Central, rallying from behind after an 18 ball coat. The round robin with Hewitt and Bartelmes begins Monday at 7:45 p.m.
A cadet squad announces a trip to Richmond University on February 8 and aims to meet Virginia in Charlottesville the next day. Gallaudet is offered January 23 and M 1 requests a game in Lexington between February 3 and 23. The plan includes a joint trip and a game with Washington and Lee around the Cadets’ meetings, with possible additional matches added surrounding those dates.
Eastern High School routed St Albans 50 to 18 in a gym hoop contest played as a practice for both squads. Coach Guyon praised the discharge players with Bennie Thompson and Roudabush leading the offense as Scruggs, Radice, and Chatfield impressed for St Albans in a one-sided district tune-up.
Leaders of a conference title chase in Newark are uncertain after a midseason shakeup. The Men’s indoor college championship circuit sees teams reorganize as Herzog may assume a managerial role for Newark N J amid tensions and rising standings.
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