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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1911
Page
15
The piece outlines early season plans for the American and National Leagues, noting a February 14 meeting for schedule adoption, patient moves by clubs like Louisville and Chicago, and signings such as Harry Ables and potential acquisitions like Jimmie Callahan. It mentions managerial moves, salaries, and fleet-footed changes as teams prepare for spring training.
Harold Collings Warren Princeton University student who was paralyzed from the waist after a December 9 wrestling injury has begun to move his legs in the last two weeks and was brought to his parents' home in Swarthmore today near Philadelphia.
Lieut Frank I. D. Berrien, head coach and football representative of the Naval Athletic Association for three years, resigns. He likely will be succeeded by Lieut Byron A. Long or Ensign Douglas L. Howard.
Washington bowlers led by Jolly Fat Men in the American Bowling Congress meet at St Louis Feb 1 as Harry Waters and Harry Krauss posted 1217 in doubles and J E Field 634 in singles. A scandal arose when trainer F L Trainer, identified as W Pauley’s stand in, bowled 674 for second in singles, later found bedridden with erysipelas. team score 2665 to be thrown out and Trainer barred. Riot followed as Cabannes captain Wilder clashed with W W Thompson over alleged bad pin call. Langtry’s high team game was protested.
Pittsburg reports two new Pittsburg players Corridon and Alexander Malloy signed by president Barney Dreyfuss. Both ex St Louis American League players, waivers were requested by St Louis management and honored by the AL. Corridon backed third base for St Louis Browns in a title race against Cleveland as Lajoie piled eight hits in eight at bats.
The Royal and Ancient Club has arranged for the Scottish ladies golf championship to begin at St Andrews on June 12. The Tiglinton quelch competition is to take place on the preceding Saturday.
City bowling champions crowned in multiple classes with top teams and players. Notable: Bousles and McKnew with L Krauss lead Class A. Harwoot and Warner top Class B. Niehus tops Class G. W Miller leads Class A singles with Parker Williamson in Class B. Niehus again prominent in Class C.
Chicago reports President Ban Johnson issued the call for the annual schedule meeting to be held in the city on Tuesday February 14 with a banquet honoring the Athletics world series victory. New York announces the National League meeting will also be on February 14 at the Hotel Brasi with directors meeting at noon.
The document lists multiple horse racing entries across many races with bets and odds for 7-year-olds down to 1-year-olds. It includes detailed horse names such as Annie Lorranis Lelaleah Lady Maxim Nora Emia Susler Betsy Cry Baby Rusticana Grandissimo Otto Steffel Balpar Hiccough Lew Hill Lear B. and Rodman Big Osage and Blair Baggley among others. Also notes apprentice allowances and a report on umpire Pfirman seeking protection in Louisville with Kitty League ties.
Special to The Washington Post New York Feb 1 McFarland and lightweight champion Ad Wolgast set a six round bout for February 22 at Jack O Briens Philadelphia arena Wolgast agrees to let McFarland weigh 135 at 7 pm about three hours before ring time The Milwaukee deal was for 133 at 3 pm with a larger guarantee in Philadelphia Stanley to Meet Burns Again New York Feb 1 Negotiations continue for a rematch between bantams Digger Stanley and Frankie Burns Likely in just over two weeks Porky Flynn Beats Burns in London London Feb 1 Flynn of Boston defeated Burns of California over 20 rounds at the Olympia but Burns avoided a knockout Hackensmidt Zbyszko Date Slated in Lincoln Nebr Feb 1 Zbysko challenge accepted for a New York City bout around February 14 Police Bar Prizefight Tacoma Wash Feb 1 Police Commission prohibits Denver Ed Martin versus Jack Lester heavyweight title bout Northen Sold to Cincinnati Cincinnati Feb 1 Outfielder Northen bought by Cincinnati from Houston and to join St Louis roster Penn Five Victors Philadelphia Feb 1 Penn defeats Gettysburg 29 to 13
Georgetown dominates Catholic University on the Arcade Rink with a 49 to 18 victory. McDonnell Lambert Lam bert Schlosser King and Martin star as Lambert and McDonnell top the losers with strong defense and crisp passing. Referee Hughes officiates. goals from floor and free throws noted amid a fast paced, thrilling contest.
Manager Keats trims floor crowd at the George Washington indoor meet set for Convention Hall on Saturday night. The complete official list includes Emory Wilson as referee, M C Chesley as clerk of the course, Prof Mumma as marshal, J W Mulligan as starter, W G Stuart as scorer, J Turner and J Carpenter as judges of finish, and a slate of timers inspectors and prize custodians from several colleges and clubs.
The Ingram Memorial quint defeated Company H 22 to 6 at the National Guard Gymnasium. Strong shooting by Ingram carried the game as scrimmaging kept it lively. Company H misfired on layups and free throws. Key players include Keith LP Weane Conover Stull Bicketl Clements McElfresh Miller and Goala from felishoff. Stull Palmer Plummer also listed. Referee F Pratt.
Indianapolis wrestler Charles Olson alias Harry Mayes is missing after a fatal match in Amarillo Texas with Joseph McCray aka Stanley Lake. Officials say no legal action will be taken against Mayes, viewing the injury as accidental.
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