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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1914

Page

2

Business Five Defeats Western High in Gym Showdown

In a 15 minute game at the Business gymnasium, Captain Peck led Western High with six of their eight field goals while Culgan and Hay Wise paced Business. Key contributions from Cutts, Turok, and Te Wise sealed a win as Business stretched a late lead and dominated the second half. Referee Haven Tome oversaw the 15 minute contest.

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Open Baseball School in Pensacola by Bobby Cutlis

Bobby Cutlis, former Cleveland scout and Southern League Montgom ery manager, plans a Pensacola baseball school focusing on pitcher and catcher training. Washington barracks hosts amateur boxing championship next Monday with ten two round bouts. Participants aged 18 to 25 weigh 110 to 160 pounds and trained by ex-prizefighter Mr. Sixsmith, known as Billy Murphy. Referee Sixsmith. judges Craw, Berd, Bennion, and Chynoweth. A one round final among four top boxers will decide the championship.

Bobby Cutlis Cleveland American League Niext Montgomery Pensacola Washington Washington Barracks Post Symnasium Sixsmith Billy Murphy Tommy Ryan Jwi Craw Iferd Bennion Chynoweth

Famous quoits star dies at home in Old Forest

The renowned quoit player Lend Der 15 mm WJ Sluggins, a leading figure in the sport, died at his home in Old Fore. He had claimed victory in national and international events, with a career highlighted by global contests and strong defense of his title.

Lend Alain Ogg Werki Jean Mitts Plage Old Fore Visidle

C U Quint To Meet Temple Five Tonight

Catholic University prepares for a home game against Temple School of Philadelphia at Carroll Institute. The Vidstors are newcomers and ahead of locals in the field according to observers. Referee Jim Califlower to officiate. tipoff at 8 30 p m.

Catholic University Temple School Philadelphia Carroll Institute Jim Califlower

Junior Preps Win Second Game In Season

Georgetown Junior Preps defeat Georgetown Playground five 21 to 3 led by Milstead defensive standout. Scoring credited to Wise Weaver Holichan 2 Donohue and Nicholas with assists. Referee O Reilly Timekeeper Thompson Bearer d Alrverne. Time of period 20 minutes. Weld to Lead Harvard in Soccer.

Georgetown Georgetown Playground Milstead Donohue Nichias Playground Weaver Wise Heiloban Mink R Conlan Mink Dal Ilstead Ablenfeld Murtaugh Wise Weaver Holichan Donohue Tars Nichola Mr. O'Reilly Mr.Thompson d'Alrverne

George Washington Grabs Overtime Win Over Gallaudet

George Washington and Gallaudet played a tight 40 minutes that ended 23–23, then GW pulled ahead in the overtime to win. Murray shifted to Bryant’s role, boosting GW’s rally as Rockwell and Classen anchored Gallaudet’s defense. Johnson scored four and Almon, Wenger and Shaver contributed, with Almon striking nine free throws.

Alfred L. Stern George Washington Gallaudet Naona Guard Armory Kendall Greeners Tom’ Murray Murray Bryant Rockwell Classen Johnson Capt. Shaver Almon G. Wsu George Wash Almona Keeler Bryant Hese R. Wenger Tohoron Rasmussen Shaver Classe Grosabeck R. Rockwell Wenger Rasmunsee Foltz Hockwell Door Shaver Ro Wenger A. Wenger Tmless Maurice Kelliher Georgetown Timera Mosara Hebnark Chapman

Fleming Track Gets New Coach At George Washington

Prof Learie Cleveland McNemar of George Washington University announced the appointment of Bob Fleming as track coach and athletic manager. A season opening is planned for February 13 with Georgetown and other colleges in the South Atlantic Association expected to field entries.

Learie Cleveland McNemar George Washington University Bob” Fleming Washington South Atlantic Johns Hopkins University Fifth Regiment Athletic Association of Baltimore McNemar George Washington Monumental City Georgetown Fleming Howard Hodgkins University of Virginia Catholic University Gallaudet Johna Fropkins Washington and Lee Cornell Lehigh Pennnsylvania University Southern South Atlantic Association George

Monster Stadium for Braves To Seat About 45 000

Boston plans a single story cement stand at the new Braves park in Allston to seat about 45 000 spectators. President James E. Gaffney said the design resembles the Yale bowl and Fenway Park use is assured until the new stadium is ready. Construction should finish around July 4.

Monster Braves Boston Allston James E. Gaffney Gaffney J. J. Lannin Fenway Park

Baseball Schedule Meeting Set for 1915 Plans

BARNEY DREYFUSS, president of the Pittsburgh club and schedule committee chair, announced a meeting at French Lick Springs, Ind., to draft the 1915 National and American league calendars with NL President Vener and AL President Johnson in attendance. John A. Heydler and others will also be present as national officials prepare for early-season scheduling. President Johnson of the AL plans to meet with Huppert and Huston at French Lick to finalize transfer arrangements for the New York Americans, traveling with Robert Melloy and William Harridge who will assist in drawing the schedule.

Pittsburgh Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Baseball Club French Lick Springs Ind Dreyfuss Vener Ban Johnson John A Heydsler Trea Urer Nationals Chicago Johnson American League Jacob Huppert Capt T. L. Huston French Lick New York Americans Robert Melloy Boston William Harridge

Tenpin Ball Tour Visits Local Alleys Next Week

Tenpin bowlers at the local YMCA await the mineralite ball tour as it visits two days next Monday and Tuesday at the alleys. The Europe originated ball toured Berlin to Paris in 1913, prompting two duplicate balls. A Charles B. Maston cup will go to the contest winner, with members of the YMCA allowed to enter by bowling three games for a total score. The visitor then moves to the Central BM. Co. A. alleys for two more days next Thursday and Friday.

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Two Duckpin Sets Dominate Night Bowling Action

Two duckpin sets over 560 were rolled with Barnes anchoring the Lucas Specials of the Southeast League scoring 368 as the high individual and Murphy tallying 360 in the Nationals National Capital event. The Welsh Stars fell 2 to 1 to the Stars in the Commercial League, while Nationals beat Center Market Ave in Arcade League with a 1,402 set and Bailey posting 130 high game and 350 set.

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Athletes Prepare for South Atlantic Cross Country Title

Carrall Institute runners led by Capt. Dan Healy train daily in Rock Creek Park, three weeks from the South Atlantic cross country championship. Fifteen athletes compete, including Lynch who missed the recent Carroll vs Baltimore Country Club race. Efforts aim to secure a course at Suburban Golf Club. Baltimore Country Club plans a full-team bid to win the trophy.

Carrall Institute Dan Healy Rock Creek Park Carroll Baltimore Country Club Lynch Carroll Institute Phi King Greens Baltimore Creas Country Club

No Racing at Juarez Tomorrow and Track Notes

Special to The Washington Post reports no racing at the Juarez track tomorrow due to the death in New York of James G. Follanabee, a Jockey Club steward. Also noted: Mount St. Mary’s beat Temple 27 to 19 in basketball. Berkeley and California announce a dual track meet for April 3, 1915.

Juarez Washington Post Mexico New York James G. Follanabee Jockey Club Creeley Jobocon Boor- Donovan Leary Haltigen Miller Eells Gerans Johnson Terry Lemmer Creeley Teeree Pom Peor Georgetown Beever Schmidt Imers Beesers Kelly Cogan Berkeley Cal Illnois California

King's Horse a Favorite for 1915 English Derby

King George IV era racing notes list Friar Marcus as the season’s standout two year old, undefeated and favored for next year’s Derby. J. B. Joel again tops owner earnings with about 155000 dollars, while the king’s total wins approach 60000. Multiple owners and horses are mentioned with various earnings and retirements noted, including Faer Marge and Alec Taylor’s string.

Jockey Clubb King's Stables Friar Marcus Friar Marcua George IV

Trainer Burch Plans Return Race Run In South

Washington racing figure Preston Burch is en route from Paris to the United States. He intends to visit John Stanford's operation in Amsterdam and may enter a string of Stanford horses in Charleston and possibly New Orleans. The report notes his past wartime service and ties to French racing stock.

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Race Track Results From A Busy Card At The Fair

The program lists six races with multiple horses in each division. Notable entries include King Radford, Sireftul, and York Lad in early events, with times ranging around 2 minutes 27 seconds for the sprint and 1 minute 86.36 seconds for the longer dash. Several horses such as Transformation, Squeeler, and Dick's Pet also run across the card along with well known stable names and jockeys.

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