White Sox Center Field Question Looms in Grillo Commentary
Sporting Commentary by J Ed Grillo discusses Dono and Snuth of the White Sox and the potential impact of replacing manager Fielder Jones. It notes Jones's standout center field and benching abilities, debates on Comiskey buying Charley Jones, and weighs upcoming training, pitcher readiness, and team dynamics amid leadership changes.
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Jake Wells Retires From Leath Theatrical Circuit
Richmond Va February 2 The sensational retirement of Jake Wells from the offices of manager of the Leath Theatrical Circuit is reported he was told to resign or face exposure Wells known as the Napoleon of the Southern theatrical field built penny arcades summer parks and backed road companies He left the Richmond headquarters January 1 stating plans to move to New York Thomas G Lent president of Leath denied any move and asserted the headquarters would remain in Richmond Va
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Army baseball dates set for nineteen games at West Point
Cadet Manager H D Smilin announced Army's 191? schedule for 19 games to be played at West Point. The Navy game is May 2 and the season ends June 9 with Colgate. Sam Strang of the New York Nationals coaches the team as spring practice begins.
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Winnon Outpoints Lewis In Tight Boston Bout
Special to The Washington Pun Boston mass feb 2 bill McKinnon Roxburys middleweight outpointed Harry Lewis Philadelphia challenger of the worlds welterweight title in twelve fast rounds at the Armory A A McKinnon with weight advantage showed clever left hand work surprising his fans by repeatedly beating Lewis to the punch and pressing as the aggressor while Lewis used ring generalship to evade the heavy head and body blows
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Virginia Drives Past Washington and Lee in Rough Clash
Virginia defeated Washington and Lee 37 to 23 before the largest crowd at the university gym. Cochran of Virginia drew nine fouls, Harding starred for Virginia, and Ashby dribbled the ball the length of the floor for a score. Washington and Lee struggled with shooting and frequent deflections amid a physical contest.
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Burden Dies at 23 After Brief Illness
William Armstead Moale Burden son of Mr and Mrs Townsend Burden died at 11 am today at his home after a brief illness described as chronic recurrent fever. Harvard graduate and former captain of the varsity football team, he was president of his class. Funeral at St Thomas Episcopal Church Fifth Avenue and Fifty third Street on Friday at 10 am.
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Athletics Release Players for Spring Campaign
Special to The Washington Post Philadelphia February 2 Manager Mack gradually builds his lines for the coming season releasing Mannock to Montgomery Huelsman to New Orleans Eagan to Utica Lewis to San Francisco Curtis to Milwaukee and Lonergan to Jersey City He plans South swing with enough players to form two or three teams then settle the lineup for the championship season Secretary Jack Shibe takes formal possession of the club offices at the new grounds promising commodious luxurious facilities once furnished
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Stephenson Still Three Short In Wisconsin Ballot
Madison Wis Feb 2 friends of United States Senator Isa a Stephenson hoped the ballot would settle the senatorial contest but Stephenson gained no votes compared with last Friday keeping the tally at 117 of 120 cast three votes short of any result There will be another ballot tomorrow The assembly substitute for the senate senatorial primary investigation resolution did not advance beyond debate in the senate today.
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Hopkins Gains One Vote In Senate Deadlock
Springfield reports three more ballots in the joint session for senator show continuing deadlock. Republican incumbent Albert J. Hopkins posts minor changes, rising briefly to 74 and then slipping to 72 as session extends, with ex Gov Richard Yates dropping out on the latest ballot.
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Work Box Dominates In Rainy Oakland Race
In heavy rain at Oakland, Work Box triumphed in a fields-filled program, demolishing rivals including Good Colts era foals and drawing praise as a top three year old. Easy victory sparked strong post race acclaim while other results featured Bylgin Dunbar and Cowen winning, and Walker bill moves advancing in Sacramento.
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Contest Entry Form Missing Key Details
Fragmented notice indicates a contest closing February 14 with prizes for each contestant. Instructions mention filling out and sending to a Bowtie contest office in Washington, possibly Washington et, suggesting location ambiguity.
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The Winners and Races at Oakland and Los Angeles
Oakland results show Bernardo Ross and Sylvia Durbar leading in two key heats with odds of 3 to 1 each and 11 to 5 for Lowen. In Los Angeles, Columbia Maid and Free Knight the Boar headline a series of listed horses with lengthy racing odds and placements, including Time and other named runners. The card features multiple events, with Timed results, listed horses, and betting figures across several races.
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Today's Racing Entries Show Wide Field Across Nine Races
Entries list for today includes six furlong sprints with Celeres and Prestige among top weights, three furlong rexon and various others in early races. Selling events feature Lulu G and Nasmerito, while Futurity course offers Coltentor Veseup and Kokomo among contenders. multiple purses and distances noted across seven races.
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Racing names mix in chaotic Oakland entry list
An unclear, OCR like list shows numerous mixed names and entities such as Prentige Tranamute Captain Hale and Grace G with many unfamiliar terms. No coherent event or outcome is present.
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Tipater
Rezonger
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Ceknite
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Indoor meet planned between Business Western and Technical teams
An indoor track meet is organized for next Saturday with Business High School, Western, and Technical teams. They may compete in the Stenographers Gymnasium or the old District building on Louisiana Avenue. Five individual races and two relays are scheduled, led by a half mile dash on the card, with Tech team members named for the relay rosters.
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Tubby Spencer Holds Line On Bonus Demands
Boston February reports Tubby Spencer the St Louis catcher is resisting a pay bonus after the Criger deal. Criger got his share and signed. Spencer tells Manager Lake to sign or quit, as Lake awaits President Taylor’s return to decide on a similar ultimatum.
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Mills to Acquire Downs in Detroit Baseball Trade
Special to The Washington Post Detroit February 2 The Detroit club has closed negotiations with Minneapolis for the sale of Jerry Downs second baseman The AL holdout is slow to answer but Navin expects completion The team needs no second base or shortstop and Downs joins Bush and Moriarty in the major league roster Downs’s fielding errors plagued him but he showed flashes of brilliance during two seasons in fast company
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Automobile World News Sparks Deals and Challenges
The Pope Automobile Company in Washington received a Mathe son touring car ordered days ago by James Orme. Local dealers promote a guaranteed maintenance plan and share safety tips for carburetors. Ed OConnell of Rochester challenges Joe Turner to a catch-as-catch-can wrestling match, with possible dates in Rochester or Washington. Automobiles gain traction as a growing force alongside horses, and Pierce-Arrow increases capital stock amid Florida beach races and a plan to debut the American Simplex in Washington.
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Bowling Leagues Resume Action In District and Suburban Meets
After a four week layoff, bowling teams restarted schedules in several leagues. Potomacs beat Saengers in the District League with high games and a 980 average. Aggies upset Navy 2 of 3 in the Departmental, marking a rare win in fifteen sets. Season totals show strong individual scores across Potomacs, Aggies, Virginians, and other clubs.
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First day of angling library sale draws $3742 total
George D. Smith and Henry Thorpe acquire top lots in part 1 of the John Gerard Hecksher angling library sale in New York. Highlights include Bowdleton's The Fresh Water Fishes of Great Britain at 977 and The Treatyse of Fysshynge Wyth an Angle at 630. The event raises questions about authorship of Dame Juliana Barnes.
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