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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
8
Griffith seeks to secure either a trade or deal to obtain a new short fielder. O Rourke's uncertain prospects leave Griffith wary of being short at the crucial inner position as the season opens next April.
Arizona football departs Tucson with 34 players for San Diego to face Centre College on December 26. Kirke LaShale sidelined four weeks with a broken leg, Centre coach Alvin McMillin plans to stay on after graduation to coach track and basketball. Former Kentuckians greet Centre in San Diego ahead of the game.
Manager Hubon of the Seamen Gunners failed to assemble his team for a scheduled basketball game last night at the Naval Reserves armory. The Mayflower five seeks new local opponents and invites challenges to Manager Ledford care U & S&S. Mayflower telephone Lincoln 1360.
Sees ope Ren Wale wade guriae the all stars list Sam Kaplan who resigned from the Senators Harry Harris and Roy Mackett former college stars reputed to be exceptionally fast. One or two others to be signed today or tomorrow, signaling a good close game as the teams meet. The all stars will lack game cohesion but practice hard and expect speed and individual play to compensate.
Western High School defeated the Boys Leader club of the U A yesterday afternoon in the boys gym, 16 to 11. The game stayed close. Western led 6-4 at halftime and the score was tied at 11-all when time expired. Western pulled away in the extra five minutes, scoring two baskets to win.
January 9 and 10 have been selected for the 18.2 balkline exhibition between Georges H. Gutton the handless player and Koji Yamada the Japanese champion. The match will be held at Sherman's billiard parlors in four blocks with matinee and evening sessions on both days.
Clyde Richmond defeats Bernard Thompson 100 to 52 at Grand Central Palace in the pocket pillard tournament. Richmond had high runs of 15 and 14. No game Monday. Tuesday night Richmond meets Wallace Kimball.
Grace A C defeated Capital Silent five 41 to 28 at Peck Gym in one of the season’s fastest games. Grace led after a close first quarter, with Daniel 5 O Neill 11 Chaconas Johnstone and Miller for the Silents contributing. Ferguson and Miller added strong scoring as Grace controlled the contest. Washington Five Triumphs 48 14 at Waller Reed Hospital. Brant nets 13 baskets. Premier Midgets Rally to 19 18 Victory Over Wilson Normal Midgets in tough matchup.
Yosemite basketball team averaging 185 pounds seeks game arrangements with nearby clubs. Contact manager Delbert Zahn at Tancom 4254-3. A schedule is under development. upcoming games include December 26 Leviathan A. C. at Hastern High gym and Lackey High School at Indian Head, Md. January 3 Gama Sigma at Good Shepherd gym, Berwyn at Berwyn, Mas 1% and Central Presbyterian at Wilson Normal school.
The decade from 1911 saw McVey and Langford court more than a dozen bouts worldwide from Australia to South America. Langford won a majority, with bouts varying from brief no decision matches to 20 rounds. McVey recently worked as trainer and sparring partner for heavyweights preparing for major matches despite being 38. He remains in demand for coaching and fitness instruction.
Terminal Railroaders edged Mercury 28 to 26 at Union Station gym. After trailing 13 7 at half, the Winged Foot squad rallied with a Williams floor goal to seize the lead and win. Williams and Engle led scoring. De Atley and Tabb starred for Mercury.
Word from Philadelphia reports the Oxford and Cambridge combined lacrosse team has accepted an invitation to face the Penn Quakers next spring at University City. Date likely in early June. location, Philadelphia venue to be announced.
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