Sacrifice plays and star players in early baseball critique
Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo examines sacrifice hits and credit in baseball, praising Ganley and noting Hunt and Reeds as pivotal despite team weaknesses. It discusses batting order impact, university affiliations, and minor league signings, highlighting the balance of skill and strategy shaping games.
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Ganley
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Seouna
Tron Teike Ganley
Ulland
Cubs Improve Faithful Support Amid Managerial Debate
Anson and key figures exchange views on April plans as Frank Murray weighs returning to lead the Cubs. Supporters express confidence in a strong comeback while questions linger about lineup and eligibility matters affecting the team’s future.
Dog Guarded Dead Master in Snow, Hound Stays
A town man named Warren started out to shoot Tex yesterday morning with a hunting dog. His body was found in the snow below the city, with the dog guarding it all night. The hound resisted undertaker attempts to approach, and the man’s weapon was damaged.
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Washington Post
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Flanacum
Tex
Hanseom
Faor
Holy Name Wins Opener In Union Station Basketball Game
Holy Name defeated Union Station 13 to 11 in a lively gym contest last night. Fuse sparked the Holy Name offense while Sullivan led the Station in scoring, aided by Hildreth and Thompson. Referee Mr Shewatter and timer Mr Engle officiated as postgame details listed player lineups and scorers.
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Union Station
Holy Name
Fuse
Holy Names
Sildreth
Sullivan
Aston Taylor Fuse Sullivan
Hildret
Jones Likely to Play Despite Uncertain Jones Return
Chicago Feb. 1 Special to The Washington Pass Charley Comiskey expressed hope Fielder Jones may yet return to the team. He would not rule out trades, stressing he will not give value for nothing and will seek solid deals if offered by McAleer. Comiskey aims to keep Jones from being blindsided in negotiations.
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Washington
Chicago
Fielder Jones
Charley Comiskey
Absole
Jones
McAleer
Jimmy
Anatt
Jim
Interleague Series Opens as Athletics and Phillies Plan Uniforms
Philadelphia reports the interleague series with the Athletics starts April 3 and runs seven games before the National and American leagues begin. Dennis Mack and Billy Murray chair the talks with Phil adelphia and Athletics executives. New Athletics home and traveling uniforms are described, including white shirts and trousers with black stockings and a gray striped traveling suit, plus a navy blue coat sweater for road wear.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Philadelphian
Phillies
Athletics
Champinship
Dennis Mack
Billy Murray
Philles
Beg'des Onnle Mack
Shive
John Shike
Bill Shettaline
Bill Murray
D. Leroy J. Reeves
Lancaster
Sea Son
t-State
Coyaleski Brothers
Shibe Park
White Elephants
Tom Connolly
Bob Winslie
Stephenson Blocked in Wisconsin Senate Endorsement Vote
Madison Feb 1 It is believed tomorrow s ballot will decide endorsement by the joint legislative committee for Isaac Stephenson for the senatorial toga. If Stephenson is not elected Tuesday he likely faces delay pending expense inquiry. Doubtful members show no reason to back Stephenson and expect more changes that could push the election after inquiry.
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Washington Post
Madison
Wis
Joint Legislative Committee
Isaac Stephenson
Senatoriaa Toga
Stephenson
Imembeta
Wody
Big squad returns as team vows strong season
Last year’s players Smith and Diamond lead a large returning squad. Blue and Gray promises a historically strong lineup with aim to win the intercollegiate championship this year.
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Smith
Diamond
Blue
Gray
Georgetown Team Sees Record Candidate Count For Spring
Georgetown’s baseball squad lists 26 players including Capt. Courtney and Sidderling, with at least half to join by training. Pitchers and catchers report Feb 15. full squad to be out by March 2 as the Blue and Gray aim for one of the strongest teams in institution history.
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Georgetown
Courtney
Princeton
Varraity
Douglas Diamond
Howard Smith
Smith
Diamond
Cy McDonald
Mull Mayock
Short Field
Curley Brown
Pallen
Hunt
Mohn
Callahan
Capt
Courtney Will
Couse
Murphy
Schlafy
Sknon
Cantwell
Montgomery
Devine
Ralzer
Virginia
Sampson Case Investigated in Wayne County Jury
The Wayne County grand jury began probing the death of Harry Sampson nephew of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson at Macegon. His widow Mrs Georgia A Sampson is jailed charged with murder and shows interest in grand jury foreman and Justice Sawyer amid family ties. Oldest Woman Postmistress Resigns in Sheakleyville after 40 years. Mrs Mary McCoy aged 80 resigns as postmistress, appointed by President Johnson, ending a four decade tenure in Sheakleyville Pennsylvania.
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Lyons
Wayne County
Harry Sampson
William T. Sampson
Macegon
Georgia A. Sampson
Greenville
Mary McCoy
United States
Sheakleyville
Drs. McCoy
Johnson
California Bill Bars Prizefighting Beyond City Limits
Sacramento Feb 1 Senator Wits of Redlands introduced a sweeping reform bill prohibiting all pugilistic contests in places charging admission. Violations would be felonies under the penal code with penalties up to five years in state prison.
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Sacramento
Wits
Redlands
Military Relay Race Adds Drama to Federal Indoor Games
A tri-city military relay race joins the Federal indoor games with 900 meter legs. The Fifth regiment quartet faces District four after Johns Hopkins showings, while Richmond Howitzers boast past pace. Star entrants include W M Paul and Melvin Shepard in a highly awaited 1400 meter field.
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Long Run Plans Draw Sport Events in Washington
George Washington University and Bloomingdale Athletic Club seek AAU sanctions to hold five mile runs on March 3 and April 22 respectively starting at Brightwood race track. Courses run along Fourteenth Street to Georgia Avenue, through Brightwood to Rock Creek and Military Road, finishing at the start. Inauguration week attracts outsiders and Johns Hopkins influence. entries soon to be announced.
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The Winners List From Oakland And Los Angeles Races
Oakland Race results include Rosario Taplin Lamnotta McCarthy Pan de Gro Bellwether Raleigh Honest and others with odds 413 to 1 14 to 5 6 to 1 2 to 1 9 to 10 9 to 2 to 1. Los Angeles entries include Work and Play Gyras Ida May Progress Charley Paine Bliss Carmen with similar betting odds.
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Kane
Honest
Butler
Los Angeles
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Gyras
Howard
Ida May
Jacobite Defeated in Oakland Jumps to Upset Day
San Francisco February reports detail a bustling Oakland card with six public choices producing notable outcomes. Jacobite led a dramatic fourth race upset before Bellwether won the seventh, while Honest captured the final event amid a strong showing from Raleigh and other contenders.
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Washington Post
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Rosario
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Jack Dennerson
Miter
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Suinotta
Pan de Oro
Bellwether
Ketchmike
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Eddie Duck
Ting
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Honest
Tom Shaw
Mdie
Txplin
Marion Caney
Ako
Warped Names Sweep Oakland Skyline in Cryptic List
A garbled OCR style lineup lists numerous names and terms across Oakland and surrounding references. The fragment mentions Sylvia Dunbar, Jon Gaitens, Dr. Holzberg, and others in a stream of seemingly unrelated items. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
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Hush Money
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Sylvia Dunbar
Warfare
Good Slip
Axon
Billy Myer
Foren
Bill Pullmas
Wigent
Ler
Brooklept
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Los Angeles
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Holzberg
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Pal
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Adrinehe
Deanna Stafford
Dandalion
Harry Beatt
King of Mi
Tom Shevlin Weds Yale Star in Louisville Wedding
Former Yale football star Tom Shevlin marries Elizabeth Sherley in a quiet ceremony at St Mary Magdalene Church Louisville. The couple plans short honeymoon trips to Chicago and Minneapolis before making Louisville their home. Shevlin arrived in Louisville yesterday and drew attention in the hotel lobby.
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Louisville
Elizabeth Sherley
Kentucky
Tom Shevlin
BI ' Mary Magdalene
Wiliam Gauspolis
Brannin Sherley
Dennis Shanahan
Brg. Ghevlin
Chicago
Minneapolis
Shevlin
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Louisvlle
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Wating
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Local Players Named On Reserve List In Baseball Deal
Cincinnati dispatch details a national baseball commission list of players purchased or drafted by major league clubs and removed from the final reserve list to prevent disputes over titles with former minor league owners. American and National League clubs are listed with players like William Rapp and W S Wright. numerous draft and purchase reserves appear, involving teams such as Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia, with numerous cities and reserves cited.
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Ohio
National Baseball Commission
National Association
Washington
William Gres
Los Angeles
C. Collins
Sea Antonio
Hany Dieters
Fort Worth
William Rapp
East Liverpool
J. Moore
Rockford
Cleveland Dust
W. S. Wright
Wakland
G. Graney
Portland
Thomas Rafferty
Oakland
Curtis
Mflp
Waukee
J. Lewis
Water Yaw
Boston
Aiken
Hourston
Nowran
Akron
Thomphon
Aberdeen
Whiteman
Houston
Franky Arellanes
San Praneisco
Boucher
Holyoke
Jamex
Columbus
National League
Credlyn
Henry Hoch
Barnsaby
Pittsburg
Richardson
Independence
Kao
Sullivan
Kansas City
E. J. Anderson
Rorchester
William Powell
M. R. Parker
Springfeld
John Tindsay
Canton
Obie
L. F. Nelson
Brandon
New York
Durham
Indianapolis
David Schreibed
Terre Haute
B. Meyers
St Paul
Keupper
Peari
Arthur Pletcher
Dallag
Helter
Lancaster
Philadelphia
Barbeau
Paleda
Reston
Pitrher Balk
Kansas Citys
Caler
Augusta
Daily Racing Entries A Mixed Card At Track
Entries list across six races with horses names and odds in first to sixth races. Includes selling and futurity course options with numerous horse names, weights, and prices, reflecting a busy program and varied purses.
Naval Academy crew to begin work with Richrd Glendon as coach
Annapolis Feb 1 Special to The Washington Fuss Coach Richard Glendon of the Naval Academy rowing squad arrived in Annapolis and will begin work on the machine with his charges within a day or two Gymnasium work is late this season but fall practice gave oarsmen an edge Although fewer races are expected Syracuse and Columbia will row on the Severn offering two strong contests The captain is Frank T Leighton of Tunkhenneck Pa who played tackle on Navy football last season
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Naval Academy
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Tunkhenneck, Pa
Navy
First chess game drawn in Marshall Jaffe match
New York February 1. The first of ten games between Frank J Marshall and Charles Jaffe in the Rice Chess Club rooms ended in a draw after 36 moves. Jaffe won the toss for first move.
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New York
Frank J. Marshall
Charles Jafte
Rice Chess Cheb
Jaffe
Chess game ends in draw after Marshall sacrifices knight
The description notes a tense position at BATaffe with the queen's pawn and queen's bishop development. Marshall sacrifices a knight for central control, leading to a precarious setup that ends in a draw as he aims for a perpetual check by exposing a rook.
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Marshall
Rying
Automobiles and races highlight Washington auto scene
John H Nolan visits New York and the Matheson firm touts high grade construction while the Lozter limousine garners attention at Dupont Garage. Mrs Joan Newton Cunéo plans to drive a Knox Giant in New Orleans Mardi Gras races. Glidden Tour pace and Mardi Gras night racing are announced with large anticipated entries and wage impacts.
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Mra
Joan Newton
Cuneo
New Orleans
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