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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
13
Report from the ninth annual convention of the Collegiate Athletic Association finds little likelihood of major rule changes for next season. Yale’s Camp and others caution against altering the present rules, praising their clarity and public understanding.
Marshall Low of George Town University wins the high jump at the National Junior A A U indoor championships in Madison Square Garden with 5 feet 211 inches. New York A C leads the point standings with 32, Irish American A C second, Dartmouth third. Maurer and Tresholm win sprints and hurdles as records fall and distances improve across the meet.
A patchwork of notes from early baseball lore mentions Mike Dontin pursuing a federal job amid vaudeville, Monte Creas advising players to avoid liquor, and praise for Kocher’s throwing arm by Wild Bill Donovan. Al Orth’s return from a fractured cap, Charley Somers’ recent losses, and George Stallings’ weary winter, with Walter Gerber hailed as a strong return and Fans Waxner tied to the Pirates.
Special to The Washington Post in New York December 29 Joe Shughrue of Jersey City and Charley White of Chicago fought ten rounds at Madison Square Garden. The bout was nearly even with White defensive and Shughrue pressing, producing one real round of action in the tenth. White finished strong, leaving Shughrue hanging at the bell to avoid a knockout.
Thomasville GA December 20 The Cleveland American Association Club will again hold spring training here in 1915. Information received by local Georgia State League team officials today says the association club will spend three weeks in Thomasville beginning March 14.
Chicago to day William Ovid Gleason longtime adviser to James Callahan and former manager now was unconditionally released by Clarence Rowland who recently succeeded Callahan Gleason had played for the Philadelphia National League club and the Detroit American League club last winter he reportedly turned down a Federal League offer to manage Baltimore.
Edmud J. Holland secretary of the Baltimore Cross Country Club confirms a three-man per side race at Potomac park starting next Monday to decide interclub supremacy. Heats run Monday to Wednesday, finals Thursday, course from Cosmos Theater, rewards include medals and a team trophy. The south Atlantic championship follows Saturday January 9 at the same venue with clubs and colleges expected to send representatives. Carroll Institute competes with strong form likely to defend the honor.
Cincinnati December 29 Rogerc Bresnahan manager of the Chicago National League baseball team conferred with August Herrmann on a possible player trade. Herrmann said nothing had been done and no trades were in sight. Bresnahan returned to Chicago and called the conference fruitless. Manager Herzog is expected here tomorrow to announce a program of deals for new players.
New York authorities indicate the proposed sale of the New York Americans to Cal. Jacob Ruppert and Capt. T. L. Slusten has been completed with an official announcement expected at 1 am. Rumors of a different buyer were denied. James C. Price, a state boxing commissioner and former sporting editor, may join the new ownership as business manager.
Baltimore Rollers prepare to face the Gandils in a ten-name duckpin match at the Arcade. The event, attracting citywide interest, will crown a total pins winner with five pins from each side.
In the District League match at Palace alleys after Christmas Belmonts defeated Royals 2 games to 1. Belmonts totaled 1650 pins to Royals 1639 with every game above 300 and Royals adding a high game of 380. Barry Krauss led with 363 in a night that featured Uncle Sam half century prize presentation.
Philadelphia December 25 Harry Wolverton former manager of the New York Americans in 1912 is likely to return to the East next season two International League clubs Newark former manager is in circulation for Richmond seeking a franchise Wolverton once owned Sacramento club Syracuse bids for the 1916 Olympic Games to be staged at Syracuse University stadium seating 40000 spectators
Arrangements are made for a ten game duckpin match between Martinsburg and Palace teams. The first five games occur New Year’s at Palace alleys. the rest in Martinsburg on a date to be decided. Start time is 8 p.m. A banquet will follow for the Martinsburg roller.
Promoter details for Ardmore New Year's card. Tommy Lowe, Washington veteran, expects a decision over Knockout Brown of New York. Referee Nick Altrock, famed W Nationals figure, to speak before bouts. Brown trains in DC, with plans for a ten round bout in Brooklyn. Card starts 2:15 pm with main event likely finished by 4:36 pm to allow fans travel home.
Epiphany's basketball quint defeated Business High by a wide margin with strong team play and standout Dezendorf fueling the win. The report highlights Downing Marbury and Reed as key contributors, notes goals by Downing and Marbury, and lists referees and game details. Later items mention Princeton hockey, GWU midseason track relay plans, and postponed Georgetown GWU clash, plus upcoming GWU schedule.
Horse racing cards list six races with consignments, odds, and outcomes. Entries include Travate Nathant Chaser Ober and many others across four to six furlongs. Time records and placements noted for each race, with notable horses such as Lat Otranto and Master Joe appearing among a long list of competitors.
Amid scattered notices names such as Vinelat Enquirer Northerner Batwa Elrod Roleseau and River K Utelua appear alongside figures like Kore Joe Finn Joe Knight and Benedictina. The fragmentary text lists places managers and individuals with no clear event or outcome.
The National League will celebrate its fortieth anniversary next year. It was organized at the old Broadway Hotel in New York City. Former Governor Brikeles of Connecticut, still living, was its first president. Two of the other three former presidents are living, A. G. Malis and N. E. Young.
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