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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
2
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The Round-Up reports John Heydler vindicated Hal Chase of throwing charges, noting Chase hit a key homer in a suspected game. After Reds suspensions and salary withholdings, Chase prepares to pursue back pay. rumors link him to the Giants where he began his rise with the Yankees fourteen years ago.
New York reports Hal Chase, famed baseball figure, was found not guilty by National League President John A. Heydler after review of evidence. The case centered on alleged game fixing with Cincinnati officials claiming he bet on outcomes. Heydler noted Chase admitted two wagers in his career and presented no proof of intent to tamper with games.
President August Herrmann confirms Christy Mathewson not eligible for Reds leadership. Details note Mathewson plans unclear with a February 15 return to America. The dispute includes Chase's legal action for redress over suspension and salary, while Heydier warns NL players against betting on games to avoid expulsion.
Coffeyville Kansas reports Walter Johnson remains under two year contract with the Washington club amid Boston prospect rumors. Earl Johnson, Walter’s brother, denies any sale and says the star pitcher is preparing near this city for Washington’s training trip following a severe influenza attack. Clark Griffith shares similar sentiments about keeping Johnson.
Rumors swirl over Walter Mayer joining the Browns or Braves links, Gailla trains in Texas after a St. Louis swap, Connie Mack stays mum on standings, and veteran stars Austin Turner Doyle Cobb Morgan eye major league salaries. Mobile franchise talks loom as Boasino Passmore head south. Gabby Street discharged after army service. Cadore returns with Dodgers for spring drills. Nationals acquire Harry Thompson from Toronto.
New York February meeting of the American Trapshooting Association arranges an army and navy week for trap shooters in the United States and Canada. Four thousand six hundred clubs will hold Washington's Birthday trophy shoots with winners awarded at each club and a national championship trophy for top individual score. Over 200 clubs have registered under the new policy as the sport expands into eastern and western Canadian divisions. A standard load of 1 1/2 ounces of shot and 3 drams of powder is recommended, with managers sent to registered tournaments to standardize targets.
Waukeag, an outsider in betting, won the feature at New Orleans ahead of Opportunity and Douglas S. Slippery Elim, once favored, finished behind. Jockey Cr. Robinson rode three winners including Atta Boy II, Sleeth, and Amalgamator. Multiple races followed with varied results and times as track conditions were noted as clear and fast.
Washington sports writer notes North and South racehorses nearing readiness as trainers report open winter conditions. Pride of India, a 3 year old once bid to 20008 at Saratoga, shows fast Oklahoma trial. Locals Samuel Ross Frank Herold and riders like George Walla prep teams. New York reports parallel openness with arrivals to Pimlico and Havre de Grace for Maryland spring meetings. Capt. Staub of Columbia track team returns to college.
New York and Minnesota boxing scenes rise to the Dempsey Willard title clash. Dempsey signs for the bout while Willard prepares, with Tex Rickard arranging the site and referees. Minnesota bars Fulton, Dempsey commits to early training, and officials discuss venue and safety concerns.
Shreveport Louisiana February 6 Tex Rickard received a bid of 199000 from a syndicate to hold the Willard Dempsey bout in the city or nearby. The telegram says Louisiana law permits twenty rounds and could stage at Texas Leagues park with ample seating. Ten thousand dollars would be deposited to assure good faith.
Frank Duffey starred with standout goal throwing from the floor as Gonzaga defeated Georgetown 45 to 14 at the I Street gym. Fitzgerald added points and Ford contributed in the lopsided victory, with Gonzaga leveraging fast scoring in ten-minute periods.
In a rough game Baltimore City College defeated Central High of Washington 28 to 17. Dasher of Central scored 13 of his team’s points. Other notes include Business High reserves beating Eastern 29 to 5 and Immaculate Conception Tigers routing St John Preps 52 to 4 with Davis scoring 10 baskets. Yale beats Columbia 43 to 21 in intercollegiate play.
Scholastic sports wrap notes Business High traveling to Alexandria to meet Eplecopal High and Western Reserves likely to play Business High. Seventh semester team at Business clinches interclass title and prepares to meet third semester. Baseball candidates named at Western with strong material. Eastern and Business to call out baseball candidates next week. Shorty Prices returns as Central tennis captain boosting tennis prospects. Johnny Goetz and Everett Burke return to action after flu. Torch regulars and reserves to play M C A quint in gym today.
News notes from 1906 report boxing figures Willard Leonard and Frank Dempsey discussing future paydays and referees as boxing debates move to New York under a new Albany rule. Yale crews begin harbor training early for Childs Cup and Penn opens rowing season with Antapolis on the Severn April 18.
Syracuse reports say Old Jim Ten Eyck will return to coach the Syracuse crews after a salary increase. A letter from Henry D. Lucy in France indicated the athletic association must raise pay to secure his services. The move follows Ten Eyck’s prior Duluth offer and hints he will join if terms are met.
An analysis contrasts the imagined Liberty air fleet with the actual American aviation program in WWI. It notes expectations of 15,000 planes and 675,000 air crew needed, then details a practical plan of 4,414 planes by June 1918 and 47,569 production/maintenance personnel. Data on front-line totals, losses, and Liberty motors in France through December 4 are included, with references to Breguet and Neufports aircraft and the wartime output.
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