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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1915

Page

15

Four Bouts on Card Tonight For the Intercity Carnival

Ardmore Club hosts a 34 round intercity boxing carnival featuring four bouts. Main event pairs Greek and Harry Glenn in ten rounds, with Greek rising in local lightweights under Prot Baum. Also scheduled are Young Thomas versus Soldier Epstein in ten rounds, Bert Greet against Kentucky Smith, and Boldier Young versus Jack Boland in four rounds. The action begins at 8 15 p m.

Ardmore Washington Baltimore Harry Glenn Prot Baum Glenn Young Thomas Soldier Hpstein Bert Greet Kentucky Smith Ardmore Club Greek Harry Glenn W. B. A. Cars

Japanese Nine to Tour of United States Baseball

Waseda University baseball team of Japan plans a summer tour in the United States. They will play leading Pacific coast middle West and East nines, and are described as the strongest Orient team yet to appear on the baseball field.

Waseda Uniersity Japan United States Pacific Coast Middle West Land of Nippon Orient

Baseball Peace Talks Center on Major Leagues and Federal League

New York Dec 14 National League meeting indicates active talks toward settling baseball strife with organized and independent leagues. President Tener says no readjustment without major league agreement and Landis decision, while Chicago hosts American League discussions on trades and peace prospects.

New York National League Dpaseball Intereata John K. Tener Federal League Landis Tener Chicago Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Dreyfuss American League

No decision on Carroll protest delays cross country

Carroll Institute protests the South Atlantic cross country championship race run by the Baltimore Cross Country Club on Thanksgiving day in Baltimore. The SA A registration committee heard the matter but took no action and set a new meeting for next Tuesday to hear evidence and why athletes were not notified of the shorter course.

Carroll Institute Baltimore Crose Country Club Baltimore S.A. A S A. A William Burdick J. J. Rattaliata Charles J. Dean G. H. Gebb J. G. MacAlister M. J. Lynch Carroll J. Morrigan Barr

Smith Tops Fielding Averages in Major Minor Leagues

Fred Smith of the International League led fielding averages among over twenty leagues as a reliable outfielder. In 1915 he played left field for Rochester and Montreal, appearing in 108 games with 217 putouts 12 assists and zero errors, ahead of Eddington who recorded .990 in 123 games in the Central League.

Fred Smith Benson Smith Rochester Montreal Eddington

Dodgers Play Nationals in Preseason Schedule

President Eb bets of the Brooklyn club announced preseason dates after consulting Manager Robinson. The schedule includes games March 31 and April 1 in Washington, April 4 and 5 at Ebbetts Field in Brooklyn with New York Americans, April 7 and 8 with Boston Americans at Ebbetts Field, and April 10 and 11 with Philadelphia Athletics at Ebbetts Field.

New York Ebbets Brooklyn Club Robinson Washington

Penn Elects Hollenback to Athletic Board

Philadelphia December 14 William M Hollenback captain of the 1908 football team was elected to the boards of directors of the Pennsylvania Athletic Association John H Minds was reelected and Douglas C Madeira and James W Bodley filled the two year vacancies Wharton Sinkler failed to reach election Sidney Thayer and Paul Thompson were chosen for one year Hollenback may seek coaching but would resign from the board if elected as directors do not receive pay

Philadelphia WiHam M. Hollenback Pennsylvania Athletic Association John H. Minds Doulas C. Madeira James W. Bodley Wharton Sinkler Sidney Thayer Paul Thompson Hollenback

Wisconsin 1918 football schedule approved by faculty

The University of Wisconsin faculty approved the 1918 football slate listing games at Madison against Lawrence on October 7, South Dakota on October 14, Indiana on October 21, Chicago on October 28, Ohio State on November 4 in Columbus, Minnesota on November 18 in Minneapolis, Illinois on November 25 in Madison.

Reapers Wis University of Wisconsin Lawrence Madison South Dakota Indiana Chicago Ohio State Columbus Minnesota Minneapolis Ilinois Madaon

Local colleges open season with Georgetown Mt Saint Josephs clash

Today two Baltimore area college teams begin play as Gallaudet faces Baltimore City College at 4 30 pm and Georgetown meets Mount Saint Joseph's at 8 30 pm. Gallaudet fields a veteran lineup led by Melis Wenger Rasmussen Rockwell Keeley while Georgetown relies on experienced guards Kelley Capt Donnelly center Scott and forward McNulty. Georgetown plans five New York area games after this home contest.

Baltimore Gallaudet Baltimore City College Georgetown Mt. St. Joseph's Quint Melis A. Wenger R. Wenger Rasmussen Rockwell Keeley Mount Bt Youeph Scott O’love McNulty Kelley Capt. Donnelly New York

Georgetown Athletic Chief Charley Cox Leaves on Extended Trip

Charley Cox, graduate manager of athletics at Georgetown, journeys north to meet with Pittsburgh and Princeton officials regarding next fall’s football schedule. He also plans outreach to Georgetown alumni and will not return until Christmas.

Charley Cox Georgetown Blue and Graynstitution Pittsburgh Princeton

Mrs Bundy Edges Miss Bjurstedt In Three Matches

The 1915 season rankings left May Sutton Bundy unranked but she proved her form by defeating Miss Misa Bjurstedt in a three match set on Pacific coast courts. Bundy won two matches to one with scores 6 1 6 4 and 6 3 1 8 6 2 while Bjurstedt took one 10-8 6-2.

May Sutton Bundy Titisholder Miss Molin Bjuratedt Jesa Misa Bjurstedt Bundy

Elcock Retained as W and L Coach in 1916

Walter B. Elcock former Dartmouth star will coach Washington and Lee again next year. A petition signed by every student secured leave from his employers amid fears business duties would prevent his return. Enthusiasm greeted the announcement. Seventeen gold footballs engraved Champions of the South were presented to players by retiring manager Robert Boreman McDougie of Parkersburg West Virginia.

Lexington Walter B. Elcock Dartmouth Washington and Les Washington and Lee Blcock Robert Boreman Dougie Parkersburg W. Va

Navy Announces 1916 Baseball Schedule At Annapolis

Navy at Annapolis unveils a 26 game 1916 baseball slate all played on campus. Opponents include West Virginia Wesleyan Pennsylvania Villanova Maryland Agricultural Amherst Lafayette Georgetown Williams Cornell Lehigh Trinity Fordham UNC Virginia Military Institute A and M College Bucknell Catholic University Pittsburgh Johns HopkinsMount St. Joseph United States Military Academy.

Annapolis Des Navy West Virginia Wesleyan University of Pennsylvania Villanova Maryland Agricultural Amherst Lafayette Georgetown Williams Cornell Tutte Cotate Harvard Holy Grous Lehigh Trinity

Moran and Coffey Agree to Madison Square Garden Bout

New York December 14 Frank Moran the Pittsburgh heavyweight will meet Jim Coffey again after weeks of bargaining the 10 round rematch set for January 7 at Madison Square Garden Moran previously stopped Coffey in their first encounter with a knockout in the ring confirmation comes after long negotiations for the title bout at the arena

New York Frank Moran Pittsburgh Jim Coffey Madison Square Garden Moran Coffey

Intercity baseball series plans discussed in Baltimore

Baltimore meeting of the local amateur baseball commission approved plans for an intercity series with Richmond and Washington. Eligibility rules will be drafted promptly as enthusiasm runs high for the venture. Syracuse names Harold M White captain for next season. White, a guard, is slim at 37% pounds and 6 feet 6 inches tall.

Baltimore Amateur Baseball Commission Richmond Washington Syracuse N. Y Harold M. White New York White

Whitney Stops Wolgast in Fifth Round at Atlanta Fight

In Atlanta on December 14 Frank Whitney stopped Ad Wolgast at the end of the fifth round after Wolgast’s manager said he could not continue. A deep cut over Wolgast’s forehead opened early in the fourth round and bled freely as the ten round bout was halted.

Atlanta Frank Whitney Ad Wolgast Wolgast

Scallywag Names and Bettor Echoes Across Papers

A jumble of names appears from Cincinnati Enquirer and New York Telegraph style blurbs. Figures like Seallywag Bermudian Swede Sam and Baby Cal appear alongside banks, doll lines, and various personal names. The fragmentary notice hints at a carousel of people and entities without a clear event or outcome.

Cincinnati Enquirer Seallywag Bermudian Custom House Brighouse Heal Worth Bank Baby Cal Dollne Vallabsh Maxnik Seneca Bownlend Anthi Zinkland Hey Mudaill Fairly New York Telegraph Scallywag Bean Bpiller The Monk Mack B. Eubanks Robert Mantell Dixie Mins Brooks Dolina Masnik Royal

Race track entries for sport of today

Entries list for today’s race meeting with multiple selling stakes and age groups. Names include Lad, Bean Spiller, Swede Bam, Nenis McDee, The Monk, and Rob Mantell among others. races specify ages and distances. weather is clear and track fast.

Mite Lad Bean Spiller the Monk Bam Scallywag Nenis McDee Theresa ‘Thel Hel Robert Mantell Bat Stellarina Rig. Brooks Baby Zinkland Hoyle Cole Laue Amir Downland Sud

Ban on Sliding in Inter scholastic Basketball Contests

In the Interal scholastic League players from In and Navy Preps face a ban on sliding to advance the ball on the slippery arcade floor. A league meeting at Dr Hudson’s tonight will set a rule making sliding illegal. A handful of players and teams across Georgetown, St Albans, Eastern, Catholic University, Central, Tech, and Western are prepping for opener play after holidays.

In and Navy Hudson Interaciolaatic Catholic University Quints St. Albans Eastern Green Kimbel St. Albany Quint Caatle Stubbs Hauser Lee Laker Sheers Potter Wallace Hastern Georgetown

Racing results from Juarez track and New Orleans boxing loss

Race results list multiple juarez track events with winners and times including First Race with Zavino as winner, Second Race with Belgee, Third Race won by Scallywag, Fourth Race won by Winhite, Sixth Hack results, and a New Orleans boxing report noting Kid Herman knocking out Eddie Couton in the 15 round bout last night.

Zavino Wthe Welles Martin Little Blues Homard Rose Garden Leah Cochran Iola That Tobacco Box Little Luck Zulzo Ball Band Belgee Haynes Old Coin Bhilling Belaney Orme Hepatér James Fair O'Day High Street Choctaw and Furlong Hayes Oxer Canon Dundreary Morys Lone Star Manson Ben Levy Prorearlis Bonnie's Buck Dave Montgomery Goldy Winhite Arton Lack Rose Henry Brookfield Marcos Carrie Orme Bonanza Mack B. Eubanks H. Shilling Dryad Heyes Colle L. Gentry Bob Gano Fitzgerald Jake Argent Oakland Curiicue John Graham Peims Marjorie D Stearns New Orleans Kid Herman Edgie Couton

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