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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1910
Page
30
Edward G. Barrow of Toronto was elected president of the Eastern League after a period of dispute involving Powers and five pro Barrow clubs. Powers released a lengthy statement declining reelection while Barrow’s supporters secured the vote, with Baltimore and Scranton among key backers. Barrow will keep New York as league headquarters as talks of major league status intensify.
The Georgetown football squad will banquet at 4 pm in Ryan Refectory. Capt Dalley and others connected with the team may give extemporaneous talks. The event shows strong interest in athletics at Georgetown as Nielsen’s possible return for next year looms, with student persuasion a potential factor if he attends.
The Coney Island Jockey Club calls for nominations for the Futurity of 1913 to be run at Sheepshead Bay. The race is for 2 year olds over about 80 feet short of 8 furlongs with an estimated stake of $30,000, largely from nominator subscriptions, plus a $5,000 club addition.
Cathedral outplayed Eastern High School 37 to 9 in yesterday afternoon’s game. Standout performers were Ligon and McCafferty for Eastern and Todd and Sheike for Cathedral, with Cathedral controlling all phases. Timings featured 20 and 15 minute periods, refereed by Mir. Green.
Boston dispatch reports a movement by Harvard and Princeton authorities to stage a football game in 1811 likely at Princeton. Plans were drafted by Harvard athletic manager William Garcelon J W Farley and Princeton head coach William J Roper amid uncertain terms due to coach P W Haughton being in Europe. If arranged the game would be played at Princeton on November 4 or 11.
Juvenile Quintanta Games invites basketball teams weighing 100 to 120 pounds to arrange games via R. L. Brown at Washington Juvenile Club. Address 443 T Street Northwest or call Main. An international hockey league, promoted by Canadians, has teams from Ottawa Montreal and Toronto with New York and Boston likely to join next year.
New England baseball boss I J Taylor arrives in New York to scuttle talks of a Washington swap. He says the Nationals offer nothing he needs and dismisses the idea of trading for Carrigan Wood or a pitcher. Taylor hints at possible moves around 1911 contracts while amid meetings with other magnates.
Pittsburg December report notes Klans Wagner, a seven season stalwart of the National League and ten-year Pirate, may be traded or released, but Manager Fred Clarke denied any sale or release and said Wagner would only play again for Pittsburg if at all. Clarke signaled a coming shake-up without details as the Pirates head to the NL meeting in New York.
The basketball team of the District National Guard hospital corps held its first practice last night under Lieut. Hudson who will coach the team. Players listed include Serets, Hanft, Davis, Woodburn, ESUSPECT, Hermann, Jackson, and Howar.
Cambridge Massachusetts December 12 A dispute over annual championship hockey games involving Harvard Yale and Princeton threatens to keep the matches from being played this season If the Yale and Princeton games are not moved to Boston Harvard Coach Winsor warns no contests will occur Harvard cites the new indoor rink and past practice of hosting most games in New York to justify home games in Boston
The listing outlines full dress suits from P. B. Standard priced at 35 to 50 dollars and tuxedo suits 30 to 50. Dress vests 4 to 8 dollars, opera hats 5.50, silk hats 6, full dress shirts 1.50 to 3.50, ties 0.25 to 0.50, dress gloves 1.50 to 2 per pair, dress shoes 4 to 6, patent pumps 4, silk half hose 0.50 to 0.75 per pair.
Jim Basey, carrying weight against strong rivals, overcomes Winning Widow in the third race at Oakland. Belleview falters on a plunge despite being favored. Captain Burnett wins the fifth race as Belleview disappoints the big backers. Richard Dwyer attracts ovations with the field set for Juarez tomorrows.
New York report says Thomas J. Lynch of New Britain Conn is likely to be reelected NL president at the meeting tomorrow. Backers include John T. Brash Garry Herrmann John F. Harris and Barney Dreyfuss with Horace S. Fogel possibly withholding support to test umpire power.
PLAN INTERNATIONAL TENNIS London Dec. 12 The English Lawn Tennis Association at its annual meeting discussed resuming negotiations for an annual international match with America to be played alternately in England and the United States, distinct from the Davis cup. The plan drew unanimous approval with the condition that it not clash with the Davis cup. Dr James Dwight noted a New York executive committee meeting on December 25 regarding the English proposition. Also, amateur status definitions were referred to a committee. Flying starts to replace standing starts in Cleveland Ice Yacht Club races this winter.
The card lists six races with two year old pacings and purses from 400 to 600 dollars. Winners include Monte Fox in race two, Maritmne in race five, Grover Hughes in race three, St. Joseph in race six, and Puree in race one with others placing. Multiple runners such as Timr, Dance Away, Red Rod, and Sandman contended across the program.
Pittsburgers claim a 5 to 47 victory over Stanley Zandal of Chicago in the three cushion championship opener of the National Billiard League. The match lasted 92 innings as P P Trump and Joseph F Wireback teamed to win. Also noted, Philadelphia Americans beat the Havana nine 5 to 4 in ten innings.
Today racing entries list four races with names like Swearer Ben Greenfest Tender Bloom Sinceridad Raney Ray Hand Satchel Lady M M Citta Herburt Portola Gortis Bob Chocolate Baker Pularity course entries Cinna mon Camera Woolton Lotty Hey wood Ban Lady Galena Gale Giannafresne Trex Mr Hose Electrowan Lord Clinton War fare Brighton Minnedocla Enfield in Handicap 1 2 furlongs.
A dense string of names and terms appears with places and people such as Oakland Pensacola Rose O'Neill Ike Cohen John Carroll Jacksonville and many odd monikers. The fragment lacks a clear event or action and reads as a catalog of individuals brands and possible nicknames with no narrative.
The listing details multiple races at Jacksonville including selling events, handicaps, and maidens across various ages and distances. Notable entries include God father 108 Dr. Doume 108 and Meata 210 as well as operators like New Capital 9% and Prince Litho 101 with Verbose horse names across six races.
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