Intercity rowing events slated for Washington indoor games
Mertz and Mertz Co announces intercity rowing events to be staged February 1 at Convention Hall Washington. Features include one and two mile races between all Washington and all Baltimore crews, and a two mile race between Washington and the Pennsylvania four. Prize matches include top Philadelphia and Georgetown hopefuls and a junior collegiate eight-oared race at the Schuylkill event in Philadelphia May 4.
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Convention Hall
Baltimore
University of
Quaker City
Haskins
Jones, Hock
Leyte
All Washington One Hile
Smithson
Gurley Athletic Inp
Herring
Fay
Royce
Smith
Georgetown
Efe
Uerring
Gil Menning
Dick Maloner
Lerglemen
Pennsylvania
Quakers
Laval
Alb
Svhley
Martin Sherifas
Wolds
Sehlosssr
Iade
Toyota Cone
Eralianao
Rashington
Sheridan
Moyreth
Syracuse
Washington Post
Philadelphia
American Rowing Association
Schuylkill River
East
Yale
Cornell
Columbia
New York
Sean
Rice
Syra
Wisconsin
Georgetown Track Qualifies Favorites in Relay Demonstration
Georgetown athletes showcased their relay potential with an energized practice, signaling strong showings in upcoming races. The squad, boosted by key figures and a cautious reserve list, slated plans for the February 15 mile championship in New York, with prospects of extending this momentum.
Ty Cobb presses for injury protection in contracts
Cincinnati February 2 Ty Cobb Detroit star demands injury clauses in baseball contracts. Cobb cites Mike Donlin and others who continued pay after injuries, argues clubs safeguard players during recovery and that a player becomes a free agent if a club withholds salary beyond contract terms. He says Ty Cobb is too valuable to risk losing over injuries.
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Cincinnat
Ohio
Rimuinn
National Baseball Commssion
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Mike Donlin
Muk
New York
Schle
St Louis Trade Rumor Involves Hoelsketter and Thomas
In St Louis on February 2 rumors say Arthur Hoelsketter, known as Hostetter, may join the Phillies with Roy Thomas heading to the Cardinals. The proposed deal is viewed as beneficial for both clubs, with Thomas described as a speedy, capable batter and fielder and Hostetter a versatile player who can fill multiple positions.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Arthur Hoelsketter
Hostetter
Phillies
Stanop
Cardinals
Roy Thomas
Thomas
Murray
Meinnall
Stoney" McGlynn
Mowrey
Philadelphia
Yale Pitchers Barred From Freshman Baseball
Special to the Washington Post New Haven February 2 With the outlook for a championship baseball team brighter than since Bowman's era a surprise comes with disqualifications of three pitchers Merritt Van Vieck and Dunbar Merritt is regarded as Yale's best pitcher since Bowman though he lagged in studies last year he recovered to win both freshmen games against Harvard and Princeton Van Vieck was disqualified from basketball the day before the Harvard Yale game and will not be available for baseball Dunbar spent much time training at center on the football eleven and cannot play in the diamond this spring
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Georgetown
Buloor
Ford
Sullivan
Arment
Percy Giveons
Dr. Frailly
Harry Deine
Doc Montgomery
War
Reliy
Martin
Cohen
Richmond
Janedad
Wesleyan
Brown
Columbia
New York
New Haven
Bowman
Merritt
van Vieck
Dunbar
Harvards
Princeton
Boston
University of Virginia
Ioan
Sporting Editor
Randolph
Virginia
Yale
Mse
Virgina
Nerti
Sons of Disteland
Gla Eli
Bull
Washington Post
Jack Chesbro
Billy Keeler
New York Americans
Hot Springs
Clark Griffith
Chesbro
Ute Arkansas
Harvard
Atlanta
McGraw
Marlin Springs
Tex
New York Nationals
Vlain
Che
Anson
Fred Pfeffer
Chicago
Billy Gilbert
Gilbert
Larry Doyle
Shay
Strang
Joe Gans
Gans
Kid Lavigne
Alumni Football Coaching System Should Not Be Adopted
An Virginia football booster argues against replacing a professional coach with alumni, saying the alumni system risks ruin to Virginia teams, lowers Southern football standards, and is impractical due to alumni scarcity, distance, and theshort fall in experience compared with Yale or Princeton.
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Orange and Blue
Virginia
Williams
Pollard
Warren
Branch Johnson
Graham
Barry
Yale
Jose
Chinese Sprinter Breaks 50 Yard Record
Honolulu reports En Sue ran the 50 yard dash in 0 05 1 5 setting a new American record surpassing Victor S Allee’s 1904 mark. The piece comments on coaching biases between alumni and professional coaches and argues for merit focused selection at Virginia with Henry M Woops Jr urging a revolution in coaching leadership.
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Honolulu
En Sue
Victor S. Allee
Sprinters to Compete in Philadelphia Trials for Olympian Dash
Kelly Cartmell and Rector lead a trio invited to run the 1M yard dash at a Philadelphia trial in late March to select two runners for the British Olympiad. The three athletes bring strong times and recent training as they prepare for the English games next summer.
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America
England
Amateur Athletic Union
Philadelphia
Dan Kelly
Cartmell
University of Pennsylvania
Joe Rector
University of Virginia
University of Virginia Track Team. It Has Been Decided That Thut
Kelly
Rector
Virginian
Columbia Universitys 21 game baseball schedule announced by manager Van Tine
The Washington Post reports Columbia University unveiled a 21 game season, largely around New York with a single trip to Annapolis and Washington. No Cornell or Princeton games, key showdowns in New York against Yale and Pennsylvania at Polo Grounds, and a possible game with the Carlisle Indians.
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Srecinto
Washington Post
New York
Columbia University
van Tine
Annepoli
Washington
New England
Carlisle Indians
Cornell
Princeton
New York City
Yale
American League Park
Pennsylvania
Polo Grounds
Brooklyn Central TV
South Field
Brooklyn Polytechnic
Stevens Institute
New ‘York University
Ohio Field
Georgetown
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Catholir Cotege
Annapolle
Annapolis
Rutgers
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Paediva
AlbCallegiats
South Orange
College of the City of York
Syra
Byract Brown
Philadelul
Fayette
Fordham
Fordhe Weal
West Point
Pule Grounds
Crescent A. C
Bay Ridge
Highlanders Face Hectic Spring Training Plan
Chesbro prepares to depart soon as Highlanders pitcher aims for perfect form. Manager McGraw heads to Marlin Springs with a core group of regulars for intensive camp and early drills.
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Highlanders
Hell Springs
McGraw
Marlin Springs
Nes
Where Teams Will Train in the Leagues
In the American League and National League the schedule lists training sites by city pairs. Notable matches pair New York with Atlanta, Cleveland with Macon, and Philadelphia with New Orleans, among others, outlining where teams will prepare ahead of the season.
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Atlanta
Cleveland
Macon
New Orleans
Chicago
Los Angeles
Cal
Detroit
Springs
Little Rock
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Shreveport
Washington
Galveston
Tex
Boston
Ark
Star ball players to head south for spring training in 1910s
New York reports spring training moves as Chesbro and Keeler head to Hot Springs Arkansas with the Americans while Griffith guides Marlin Springs camp. McGraw plans a Texas session for his squad and stresses harmony after off season defections. The piece also contrasts Gans praise with Lavigne as era context.
Athletics South Tour Sets Practice Itinerary
Connie Mack and John Shthe announce the Southern practice itinerary for the Philadelphia American League team. They depart February 2 from Philadelphia and play in New Orleans, Mobile, Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Lancaster before returning home for April 1 work. About thirty players planned for the trip as interleague games between leagues are expected to begin April 4.
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Philadelphia
Connie Mack
John Shthe
New Orleans
Mobile
Birmingham
Memphis
Nashville
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Lancaster
Athletics
Wilcoms
Blakely Named Penn Head Coach For Baseball
John Blakely, former Penn third baseman and captain, is chosen as head coach. Pletcher Stites to oversee freshmen. Elmer Hare named successor for freshmen coach and to coach varsity catchers. Woon Joe Houston targeted for staff position. Schedule includes April games vs Carlisle Indians at Atlantic City and Virginia at Charlotte, Annapolis, and Georgetown.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
John Blakely
Penn
Pletcher Stites
Stites
Elmer Hare
Hare
Woon
Joe Houston
Bouthern
Carlisle Indians
Atlantic City
Virginia
Charlottevile
Annapoli
Annapolis
Georgetown
Doctors Endorse Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for Coughs
Physicians approve Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a remedy for coughs colds croup and bronchitis. Thousands of families keep it in the house and rely on the approval of doctors and years of experience for confidence.
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Dlyer
Ayer
Seasonal stock dispose sale lists diverse garments
The notice states that each season’s stock may be disposed of that season, listing winter overcoats and suits in colors blue and black, and various brands. It mentions numerous garment counts and price points including $25, $80, and $37.58, with references to full dress and tuxedo suits not included.
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Cataw
Prince Albert
Costa
Unscrambled names parade in New Orleans race list
A long, garbled OCR list from New Orleans includes numerous proper nouns such as Kenmore Queen Gloriale Miss Hapaburg Brimmer Ben Sand Hostile Hyphen Monere Braden Kurtsman Tueing Carthage Keator Cablegram J. C. Core Emergency Minos Rappahannock Hans Variety Rebel Queen Los Angeles Velmar Sombro Sperkles Palo Alto Royal Stone Lucky Mate Colonel Jewell Colewort Hanlada a County Clerk Search Me Golden Wave Avontelius Sam Bernard Hi Can Cap a Chalfante Vell Qaltland Marvel F. Mattle T. Belmere Augate Bright On Parole Ornate FFoltyine Uravoure Bardon Deutschland Raleigh Uren Shore Henry O. Beechwood Nelsnassar Captain Burpett Bully Pullman Plaustle.
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Karre
Wei
Kitty
Iss
Heapabure
Ineia
Resste ‘Trent
Mist Imogene Alo
Exotte
Helen Kidder
Lillian Thay
Molly Stark
T. Fa Kenmare
Hardyana
Catherine Caldwell
Ansonia
Bor
Alpenmarchen Us Monere
Oonaomoo
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Carthage
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Biomentura
AOL
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Fred Mulholland
Maetatrom
Sam Taylor
Lucky Mose
Wanwwitt
Cablegram Rt Qlare
Rueseli
Frenman Gambrinus Bie
Ananiae
Prince Oboniohe
Latue Brandt
Kibert Star
Moxey Mead
Rebot Quee
Rexane
Goldquest
Bucket Brigade
Verlaty
Bridge
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Firat Rsce
Lord Prevost
Senator Warner
John FL
Mettle H
Red Bill
Belmerq
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Wilmere Mitre
Fatao
Smutting
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Achate
Pureresc
Minnie Bright
Bardonia
Brayoure
Colbert
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Henry C
Royal Maxim
Captain Burnett
Lrapost, Sr
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Los Angeles
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Velma
Lakeview Aes
Sparkies
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Mahone II
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Taxlor
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Billy Paul
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Malle
Necatar
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Myrtie H
County Clerk
the Port
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Joni
Sam Berard
Christine A
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Mountetank
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Gloriale
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Brimmer
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Monere
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Keator
Cablegram
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Hans
Variety
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Search Me
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Hi Can Capa
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Mattle T
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Uravoure
Bardon — Deutschland
Raleigh
Uren Shore
Henry O
Beechwood
Nelsnassar
Captain Burpett
Bully Pullman
Plaustle
Friends' School Beats Local Quint In Tight 23–22 Game
Baltimore Friends' School defeated a local team 23 to 22 in a closely fought basketball contest. About sixty students and staff from Baltimore and Washington Friends' Schools attended a luncheon hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sidwell after the match. The visiting squad proved unusually strong as the final whistle blew with Baltimore ahead by one point.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Friends' School
Washington Friends’ School
Sidwell
Baltimore Friends
Hughes on Raging Law Affects Gambling Stance
Gov. Hughes rallies at the Majestic Theater urging repeal of the Percy-Gray act and urging a law to end race-track gambling in New York. The meeting, led by the Citizens anti-race track gambling committee, cheers his call to strengthen the state constitution and curb gambling at tracks.
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Percy-Gray
Washington Post
Gov. Hughes
Majestic Theater
Mr. Choate
Stephen 8. Wise
Free Synagogue
William A. Marble
Merchants' Association of New York
Mr. Marble
Senate and Assembly
Hart and Agnew
Missing Signature and Umpire Banter Echoes in Steamship Era Sports Lit
A quixotic dialogue features Umpire E McQuaide and a sportin' writer arguing about pay and pensions tied to a winter loaf and a water wagon. The exchange riffs on fatigue, economy, and the lure of big offers like twenty thousand to play, within a theater of club life and switchtown politics.
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Rudzard II
Rocksy
E. McQuaide
E. McQnaide
Hajk
Switchtown
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