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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1917

Page

11

Boxing School Quints Meet In High School League Card

May ban New York boxing school basketball today as scholastic teams from Central Tech Eastern Western face weakened lineups due to advisories and injuries. Central and Eastern both field makeshift squads while Western retains most regulars. Game times and lineups shift as injuries and scholastic deficiencies narrow available players.

New York Entral Tech Nastern White Mount Pleasant Kaplan Hoover Solomon Gottlieb Daley Episcopal High School Alexandria

Olin and Lundin Win In Heavyweight Bouts

John Olin, the leading title hopeful, defeated Shad Link of Baltimore in straight falls at the Lyceum Theater last night. Olin won 16 minutes with a scissors and arm lock, then 10 minutes with an arm lock. Hjamar Lundin of Sweden beat John Herade in two straight falls, the first after 87 minutes with a head lock and the second in 8 minutes with a toe hold and head stock. Referee was P. O'Connor.

John Olin Shad Link Baltimore Lyceum Theater Olin Hjamar Lundin Sweden John Herade P. O'Connor

Famous Athlete Bingham Quits Track for Oil Venture

Harvard star Bingham, runner up to Meredith in intercollegiate half last spring and longtime Boston A. A. member, retires to seek oil business in Los Angeles. He competed eleven years, scoring many points for the B. A. A. after three years at Exeter and four at Harvard. His first big race was a 1906 medley relay in Boston, where he beat Abel Kiviat in the half mile.

Bingham Harvard Meredith Boston A. A Crimson Los Angeles Exeter Boston Abel Kiviat Kiviat Sherman Prout Archer Rosenberger

Armless golfer Sutton finds new devotion in golf

George H. Sutton of Chicago, an armless player developed after losing both arms below the elbow, becomes a golf devotee after a failed attempt as a spectator. He reportedly rounds courses in the low eighties. Also noted, Jose W. Ray and Ivan A. Myers of Illinois Athletic Club insure for 16000 each to compete in Boston games on February 3, Ray holding the 11 3 mile world record and national titles, Myers a national 1 mile champion and Western Conference record holder.

Sutton Chicago George H. Sutton Buffalo Jose W. Ray Ivan A. Myers Illinois Athletic Club Boston Ray Myers Western College Conference

Weather forecasting talk by power squadron leader in Baltimore

Commander Bennett of the Potomac River squadron spoke on Weather Forecasting From a Motorboat to the Patapsco River power squadron in Baltimore Wednesday night. He explained storm lanes and barometer use in plain terms, avoiding technical jargon for clear understanding.

Bennett Potomac River Squadron Patapsco River Baltimore

Take Titles on Skates in Midwinter Carnival

Saranac Lake February 1 Arthur Staff of Chicago won the international outdoor amateur skating championships for seniors and Charles Jewstraw of Lake Placid captured the championships forces here today in the closing events of the midwinter carnival.

Saranac Lake aArthur Staff Chicago Charles Jewstraw Lake Placid

Princeton Tennis Schedule Includes Eight Matches

Princeton University announces a tennis schedule headed by a April 27 match against the Chevy Chase team in Princeton, N J. The slate lists eight matches plus the inter scholastic meet May 5, with dates against Amherst Cornell Harvard Yale Penn Annapolis and others.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Samuel Compton Saeevy Chase Club Wasl Eral Acne Annapolis Amherst Willeme Cornell Harvard Pennsylvania Yale New Haven

Phillies plan to sign players amid holdout talks

Philadelphia February 1. President Baker and Manager Moran held a conference on the holdout situation. Deserving players will be signed within two weeks, with an agent to visit unsigned players except Alexander and Killifer. The Phillies may trim to fewer than 20 players, dropping Byrne ard and Dagey, amid waiver and term discussions with other clubs. Gravy Cravath may not join next season if National League clubs refuse waivers.

Philadelphia Baker Moran Cleveland Alexander Killifer Alexander Whitted Phillies Bobby Byrne Oscar Dagey Gravvy Cravath Phillisa Jener

Signs with Yankees Leaves Fraternity

New York reports the Yankees signed Jack Enright, a young college pitcher who played for the Newark Internationals last season. The club released a letter from Enright to PlayersFraternity president David Fultz requesting his resignation, stating he cannot side with the fraternity’s stance.

New York Jack Enright Newark Internationals Enright David Fultz Players’ Fraternity

Thorpe to Try Again as Giants Hold Texas Tryout

Jim Thorpe, famed football star and famed multi athlete, seeks a major league chance with the Giants during a Texas gathering next month. Once recalled by New York, he hit well in the minor leagues and is noted for speed and fielding, with work ahead to master curveball pitching under McGraw.

Jim Thorpe Giants Texas Redskin Thorpe Marlin Milwaukee Club American Association McGraw

Columbus Club Change Hands in American Association

Columbus Ohio Feb 1 Control of the Columbus club of the American Association passed to Joe Tinker and Thomas Wilson of Chicago for about 65 000 dollars. Tomorrow Tinker will be elected president and Charles Wilson secretary. Edward M Schoenborn steps down after long service as president or secretary since the club’s formation.

Columbus Ohio Columbus Club American Association Joe Tinker Thomas Wilson Chicago Tinker Charles Wilson Edward M. Schoenborn Claas

British Boxer Arrives From War Zone In New York

New York, Feb. 1. A British featherweight pugilist named Fred Jacks from London arrived. Aged about 28, he learned boxing with Kia Lewis Matt Walls and Darkey Daniel six years ago. In roughly 150 ring bouts he has KOed about one third of opponents and holds a decision over Kid Lewis.

New York Fred Jacks London Jacks Kia Lewis Matt Walls Darkey Daniela Lewis

Bishop Beaten at Golf in St Valentine Tourney

Pinehurst N C Feb L Julian Bishop of Chevy Chase Club was eliminated from the second sixteen of the St Valentine golf tourney today two down to Pierce Proal of Red Bank N J R B Ballantyne of Columbia Country Club reached the semifinals in the tenth division by default Maxwell Beall Maxwell and Seggermean advanced to the semifinals in the first flight.

Pinehurst N. C Julian T. Bishop Chevy Chase Club St. Valentine Pierce Proal Red Bank N. J R. B. Ballantyne Columbia Country Club L. Maxwell WH. C. Beall N. Maxwell Henry Seggermean

Pacific coast eight-oared race set for April 14

The annual Pacific coast eight oared shell race between Leland Stanford and Washington is scheduled for April 14 on the Oakland estuary. Virginia Military Institute's new combined gymnasium and auditorium, the Jackson Memorial, nears completion on the Lexington campus.

Leland Stanford Washington Oakland Virginia Military Institute Jackson Memorial Lexington

Whitman urges repeal of Frawley boxing law in New York

Gov. Whitman recommends immediate repeal of chapter 778 of the laws of 1911 known as the Frawley boxing law. He argues the statute cannot permit wholesome boxing under current conditions and asks legislature to repeal it to curb vulgar and brutal exhibitions and protect public morals. Senator Slater has introduced a bill to implement the repeal, though its passage is uncertain.

Albany Whitman Slater Weatchester Blazer Gov

START BILLIARD TOURNEY AT SHERMAN S

Amateur handicap billiards tournament at Shermans began with two matches won by C H Kilbourn and A M Bissell over A Lanne and Charles Wolfe. Kilbourn high run 25 in 168 117. Wolfe handicap 60, Bissell wins 157 150. Ten players enter. prizes 12 8 6 4. tournament runs two matches nightly except Saturdays.

Sherman’s C. H. Kilbourn A. M. Bissell A. Lanne Charles Wolfe Kilbourn Wolfe Bissell Henry Wilkins Mr. Shipley

Plenty of Athletes on Virginia's Squad

The Virginia track and field squad, led by Coach Jannigan, trains hard for the first indoor meet in Washington. More than 50 men compete, with Wilson, Wallace, Edmunds, Maury, and others showing speed and form across sprints mid distances and field events. Allan Thurman and Steward join from football, boosting the squad. In Colorado, Coach Hughes accepts a two year contract to coach football basketball and track at Clemson College in South Carolina.

Washington Post Charlottesville Virginia Sqund Washington Jannigan Wilson Wallace Edmunds Neverel Stone Goodwyn Maury Georgetown Cornick Edmonds Shield Licely Cabell Chamberlain Capt Barker Coleman Minor Round Allan Thurman Steward Fort Collins Coro Harry W. Hughes Colorado Agricultural College South Carolina Agricultural College Clemson 8. C

Twombley Contract Signed by Boston Club

Boston February 1 The signed contract of George Twombley an outfielder was received at the Boston National baseball club office today Twombley was recently purchased from the Baltimore club of the International League

Boston George Twombley Boston National Baseball Club Twombley Baltimore Club

Intercity swimming plan for all star teams

Plan under way for an intercity aquatic meet between all star teams of this city and Baltimore. Central High School coach F. J. Brunner and Reginald Rutherford promote the Washington end. May send polo teams to U S. New York. Argentina likely to visit for international polo matches.

Baltimore F. J. Brunner Central High School Reginald Rutherford Washington U. S New York Argentina United States

Racing Results From Daily Runway Stakes Card

Multiple claiming races for various ages over 315 to 6 furlongs with winners including Bracelet Gay Lady Sleepy Sam Stonhenge and Fleetabel, plus detailed draws and times for each heat and runners Water Wave Madelyn C Tuga Velvet Patapsco Doctor Feather Enjoy Charles Nahm and Hirey also ran.

Bracelet Murphy Gay Lady F. Merimee Thinker J. Williams Madelyn C Tuga Vanessa Wella Keillocalao Sleepy Sam Haynes Velvet Crump Gut Barrett Patapsco Doctor Feather Enjoy Charles Nahm Hirey Stonhenge Carrell Anriety Broom Corn Rodrigues Tima Bryn Diamond Robinson Lucile P Louder Monomoy McAtas Grundy Firer

Drastic Tennis Rule Urged by USTA Committee

New York Feb 1 The United States Lawn Tennis Association faces a push for a drastic amateur rule in a petition led by Dr D Wrenn and signed by 79 players from New York Massachusetts Maryland Missouri Minnesota Pennsylvania Ohio and Oregon. Tournament Roll Offs Tonight in Palace duck pin tourney begin at 7 20 p m with the first twelve of 34 qualifiers rolling.

New York United Statee Lawn Tennis Association BR. D. Wrenn Massachusetts Maryland Missouri Minnesota Pennsylvania Ohio Oregon Palace

Racing Entries and Weather Report for Card of Mixed Races

Entries list for seven claiming and selling races across two sections with 2 and 3 year olds plus older horses. Notable names include Napoli Gay Lady Anna J Pania Mildred Buretta Gurl Wiley Huda's Brother Tazel Nut Masme W Will Do York Lad Al Court Czar Michael Capitania Thomas Cadowell Zindel Shot Sempasilia Star Pearl Rhymer Cledere Pleasureville Indian Chant Flora Bandora Jim Hutch Helmet's Daughter Polonium Otero BessonGranade Cherry Reed Tiger Jim Rey Enni Aunt Fiate Claribel Ha'penny Oakhurst Momerlet Quin Owaua Amulet Garrison Wavering Cuddle Up Frosty Face Royal Tea Arcene Barelt Mise Genevieve Muzanti Paulson King Hox Migadno Lord Welsh plus weather clear track fnae

Napoli Gay Lady Anna J Pania Mildred Buretta Gurl Wiley Huda Tazel Nut Masme ¥ W Will Do York Lad al Court Queen Woodward Bockichoo Indian Chant Philton King Tl Sarin Burbank Crad Buford Lelatoba Best Bib Tucker Columbia Impression Fairy Legend Clifeld Yfoteles Alex Gets Flora Bandora Cherry Belle Que Netta Jim Hutch Helmet's Daughter King McGee Little Wonder Old Man Orit Caria Polonium Olga Otero Besson Lourie Green Granade Quin Owaua Mlaber Amulet Garrison Wavering Cuddle Up Fiban Allen Freese, Jr Unity Frosty Face Royal Tea Arcene Barelt Mise Genevieve Muzanti Paulson King Hox Migadno Lord Welsh

Bocock to officiate roanoke and lynchburg games

Lexington Virginia February 1 final arrangements for Washington and Tee's basketball games with Vanderbilt at Roanoke and Lynchburg tomorrow and Saturday have been completed by Manager Frank Gilliam. Branch Bocock former athletic director at V P 3 and a Georgetown athlete will referee the Roanoke contest with KR Marshall of that city umpiring. At Lynchburg L W Reina Randolph Macon head coach and former Swarthmore player will referee and Marshall umpire. Both games will be played at night.

Lexington Washington Tee Vanderbilt Roanoke Lynchburg Frank Gilliam Branch Bocock Georgetown KR. ¢ Marshall L. W. Reina Randolph Macon Swarthmore Arshall

Midnight Crew, Model Lunch and Sanitary Lead Duckpin Tie

In the Southeast Duckpin League the Midnight Crew swept all three games against Bree Plant last night creating a three way tie for the lead with Model Lunch and Sanitary Grocery.

Bree Midnight Crew Model Lunch

Harte to Play Baseball for Harvard Crimson

Cambridge, Mass February 1 Dick Harte a star of Harvard football baseball and tennis will not abandon the diamond as reports suggested He remains the regular catcher for the Crimson nine shaping a busy season across multiple sports

Cambridge Mass Dick’ Harte Harvard Harte Crimson

Killeen Wins With Cue After Uphill Rally

In a District pocket billiard match at Grand Central last night Killeen defeated Waltz 100 to 94 after trailing by more than 25 points. George Cox refereed. Wallace and Swen scheduled to play tonight. In New York the Intercollegiate Rowing Association board announced rarity races begin at the Columbia boathouse with the finish line unchanged.

Killeen Waltz Grand Central George Cox Wallace Swen New York The Intercollegiate Rowing Association Columbia Boathouse

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