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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
2
Annapoli Md Feb 5 There will no sports in competition with outside teams at present at the Naval Academy unless the present regulations of the Navy Department are modified.
London Feb 5. Thirty nine horses entered for this year’s Grand National at Gatwick on March 21. The entries include Vermouth Trish Maid and Schoolmoney who finished first second and third respectively last year. Also thirteen of the 1916 starters are included.
Johnny Coulton of Chicago defeated Jack Sharkey of New York in a ten round bout. Coulon weighed 111 pounds, Sharkey 116, with Coulon’s fast pace shaping the outcome. Burkett named as possible reserve umpire for International League.
Army and Navy Prep beat Episcopal High 22 to 9 by outscoring in the second half after a rough start. Cassell was out sick, missing most of the game but returning for two minutes to spark a late charge. Goals from floor credited to Tdnke, Gilmertin, Fogetti, Dunne, Chambers, Gamble, Blackford. fouls by Allison and Chambers. Time halves 20 minutes. Referee Hughes.
Washington Nationals manager Clark Griffith pledged to bring the regular team to Clarendon Virginia for an exhibition against the host club on Sunday April 3 Walter Johnson was expected to pitch a couple of innings Griffith complimented the Alexandria County Athletic Association for its organization with 259 members and guests in attendance Also speaking were Mike Martin R C Prosise president Rufus Jones vice president and toastmaster Claude Q O Thomas
New York stewards of the jockey club decided there will be no material changes in 1917 racing dates compared with 1916. A proposed schedule with radical time changes was not discussed, and this year's season will run from roughly April 15 to November 15. Maryland races, starting at Bowie on April 1, Havre de Grace, and Pimlico, influence New York dates to avoid conflicts through mid May.
Former Baltimore Federal League outfielder Guy 21nn is seeking $6,000 in salary from the club. He has brought the case to the superior court, alleging the amount is owed.
A list of race entries and weights for multiple divisions including two year olds at 3½ furlongs, four year olds at six furlongs, and a mile claiming for three year olds and up, with notable horses such as Vannessa Welles Bombest Pania V Ornery Napol Thinker Gay Lady and many others. Weather clear track good or fast across events, with selling and claiming races featuring numerous entrants and weights.
Milwaukee Feb 9 Keddie Walsh lightweight champion boxer was suspended from Wisconsin bouts for one year after being found guilty of shamming and stalling in his latest match with Richie Mitchell by the state boxing commission.
The Harford Agricultural and Breeding Association lists stakes for the spring meeting at Havre de Grace in late April. Harford and Philadelphia handicaps carry $1 509 added, while Susquehanna Penn Chester Wilmington Aberdeen and Ferryville stakes have $1 000 added.
Central High School students will compete in a swimming meet and a basketball game this afternoon at Mount Pleasant. Events start at 2 30 with a life saving display and a 600 yard swim for local scholastic natators. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute meets Central in a two game series at 3 o clock in the girls gymnasium. Central likely fields its regular lineup led by Daley Solomon White Long and Kaplan with James Y Hughes as referee.
A planned Washington versus Baltimore swimming meet is scheduled for mid March in Baltimore with dates March 16 or 20 still to be confirmed. Baltimore recruiting is led by Prof. John C. Doyle while Reginald Rutherford and F. J. Brunner manage the Washington side.
The State athletic commission chairman Fred C. Wenck faced cross examination by Emil Fuchs as complainants allege extortion. The hearing was adjourned to Friday in Albany. Wenck denied meals with Tex Rickard and described his Madison Square Garden lease as tied to promotions. He admitted borrowing $400 from E L Callihan to cover an overdue note and said he repaid the loan within days.
Business and Eastern meet for the second time in the High School Basketball League at the YMCA this afternoon. Tipoff is 2:45 pm. Business leads the series 1 one win and two losses? The article notes two players lost from stenographers and lists expected lineups for both teams with several players named as starters or substitutes.
Georgetown University athletes struggle with winter conditions at Ryan Gymnasium as track baseball and basketball squads scramble to stay sharp ahead of upcoming indoor games and a pivotal GW matchup. High schoolers and visiting clubs bolster a growing polo scene in Habana with teams across Cuba and plans for a February 15 tournament.
National League umpire Bill Byron, a seasoned union man and winter steamfitter with a full union card, argues that joining the Federation of Labor would misclassify baseball as labor. He says baseball work, two hours daily, differs from eight hours of pipefitting or lathe operation.
Mount Pleasant defeated Northminster 36 to 16 in senior games of the Sunday School Basketball League at the Boys' Y M C A last night. Epiphany beat Petworth 21 to 12 in junior action. Two forfeits occurred with Mount Pleasant defaulting to Keller in juniors and Covenant to Grace Baptist in seniors.
Chicago boxers vow to serve if war comes to the United States. Fifteen fighters drill under Danny Goodman, a former National Guardsman on the Mexican border, including Andre Anderson Ever Hammer Spike Kelly Joe Rivers Jos Sullivan Knockout Brown Jimmy Walsh Mickey Sheridan and the Flynns. John Ganzel plans an all major league team in Kansas City next season with pitchers McQuitlan McConnell and Chalmers infielders Viex Wagner and Phelan and outfielders Becker Goode Gilbert.
Ocean View Purás won the first race for 2 year olds at 4% furlongs with Water Wave second and Natty third. Race time listed as 0.48 with Benady Retiro and Bt. Therees also ran.
Pitcher Ray Fisher of the Yankees has been engaged as a lecturer at the Springfield Young Men’s Christian Association College. He will teach athletics with practical pitching demonstrations and baseball signals instruction to students.
Chicago February 6 Harry Waldner of Chicago was reelected president of the Western Lawn Tennis Association at the annual meeting. He will attend the national body meeting in New York next Friday. A Western schedule meeting will be held February 23. Delta Sigma girls beat Manassas High 28 to 19 in Virginia with teamwork the deciding factor. Notables include Keffer Fennelly Hottel Round Marston Conner Weeder Spies Jones Lyon and refs Elva Whitcomb.
Friends defeated St Albans 40 to 16 as Harrison starred with seven scrimmage baskets and six foul goals. Lineups included Morse, Millnerland, Harriast, Moran and Brown with Roberts and Mulholland contributing scoring. Substitutions featured Boynton for King Humphreys for Morse and Camp for Sexswith. Referees were Mr Jurkin and Mr Hudson. Game time split into two 20 minute halves.
Ellicott City Md February Rock Hill College announces seven March 24 game at Catholic University Washington April 28 at Gallaudet and May 19 against Gallaudet at home detailing a light slate for the Washington nine.
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