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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1919

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19

Washington club seeks reliable shortstop for 1909 season

The Round-Up notes Washington must acquire a major league caliber shortstop before the season begins to stay competitive. Hank Shanks favors outfield work, and with McBride out, George Monocan between Jangrin and Foster weakens the infield. Griffith contemplates Johnny Lavan as a potential solution but may avoid relying on him. If Lavan returns or a new shortstop is secured, Nationals could field their best infield since their early pennant days. otherwise, they may contend for the cellar. Jack Dempsey is described as not yet world champion with his manager predicting challenges ahead as Willard bout approaches next July.

Washington Hank Shanks Jangrin Foster Hank George McBride Griffith Johnny Lavan Lavan Nationals Whortston Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Kearns Dempsey Willard Jack Hal Janvrin Leutenant Uncle Sam Red Sox

Boxing Sketches and Basketball News From Local Scene

Boxers chatter about double crosses and champions as Fulton, Dempsey, Willard, and Rickard dominate talk in Maryland and Baltimore. Local boxing events feature Williams and Burns with fans eager for a return to the ring while scholastic basketball soars with unprecedented participation and community gym practice across schools and colleges.

Fred Fulton Tanie Dempsey Irving Margolies Jess Willard Jimmy Coffreth Tex Rickard Jack Willard-Dempsey Johnny Griffiths Eddie McAndrews Albaugh Baltimore Frank Burns 1D Williams

Harvard Drops Cornell Track Meet Schedule Change

Harvard drops Cornell from the forthcoming track schedule with Princeton set to receive the date previously allotted to Cornell. Ithaca teams are not listed on the Crimson calendar this year.

Princeton Harvard Cornell Ithacans

Simpson to Compete in Millrose Games

Lieut. Bob Simpson world renowned hurdler will race at the Millrose A C meet in New York February 25. He is stationed at the Presidio San Francisco and will soon begin furlough. A Pennsylvania Columbia wrestling meet was called off last night. John D. Berrien has been elected captain of the Wesleyan swimming team.

Bob Simpson New York Presidio San Francisco John D. Berrien Wesleyan Avinming

Ayers Signs for 1919 Season with Nationals

Virginia mountaineer Ayers signs for 1919 and heads toward Augusta after a farming off season. Manager Griffith plans infielders and pitchers, while Joe Judge seeks a higher salary or bonus. Janvrin delays, awaiting contract return, as Nationals weigh incentives amid post war cutbacks. The page also notes Hagerstown High School losing 13 to 10 to St James College.

J. W. Fitzgerald Dec Ayers Hillbillies Virginia Mountaineer Griffith Griff Augusta Ayers Nationals Virginian Mountaineer Hagerstown Washington County High School St. James College

Episcopal Five Dominates Business High In 50–13 Victory

The Episcopal High quintet easily defeated Business High by 50 to 13 yesterday. Episcopal showcased excellent shooting and sensational passing, outplayed their opponents at every stage.

Business High Episcopal

Mobile Keeps Ball Club Franchise in Mobile

Mobile residents raised enough funds to satisfy current owners and prevent sale to the Macon group, ensuring the Southern Association franchise remains in Mobile despite late efforts.

Mobile Ala Southern Association Macon

Central Athletes Face Tech In Regulars Season Clash

Tech regulars and reserves meet C A regulars and reserves in the gym amid a bid for revenge after a one point win by Tech. Central’s Dasher and Lemon shine in recent victories as they push soccer preparations for February 16 against Tome at Fort Deposit.

A. IL. Knapp Tech of. C. A Baltimore Poly Washington Central Cenial Tome Fort Deposit

Baseball notes on players headed for teams and exhibitions

Right Off the Bat Hai Chase will sign with the Reds in a few days and then be disposed of to the Giants. Larry Gardner has signed to play with the Athletics again this year. George Smith has signed with the Giants again. The Red Sox plan two exhibition games with the Giants this spring. Christy Mathewson may leave baseball after France. Heydler warns players against betting on games. Shipyards will lose players after the war. Joe Tinker seeks Rollie Zelder. Fred Mitchell eyes a C D sign on the bunion king.

Hai Chase Reds Gianta Larry Gardner Athletics Giants Christy Mathewson France Heydler National League Joe Tinker Rollie Zelder Cubs Fred Mitchell

Eddie Collins Doffs His Marine Uniform

Philadelphia and Chicago headlines report Eddie Collins the White Sox star second baseman received his discharge from the marine corps today after duty here since last summer. He enlisted to go overseas but the armistice ended overseas service. Collins plans to join the Chicago club for spring training in the South in good health.

Philadelphia Eddie Collins Marine Corps Collins White Sox Chicago

Vanderbilt fills 6 of 8 football dates

Nashville Tenn Feb 6 Six of the eight dates for the Vanderbilt 1919 football schedule have been filled. Open dates October 4 and 11. First game October 18 versus Georgia Tech in Atlanta. Other games: Auburn in Nashville October 25 Kentucky State Lexington November 1 Alabama Nashville November 8 Virginia Charlottesville November 15 Sewanee Nashville. October 11 offered to Georgia. opening games may be with a State normal team.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Commodores Georgia Tech Atlanta Auburn Kentucky State Lexington University of Alabama University of Virginia Charlottesville Sewanee

Army Navy game moved to New York Polo Grounds

Annapolis Md Feb 1 Information credited to the Naval Academy shows Washington department heads have approved the Army Navy football game at the New York Polo Grounds on November 29. The shift allows each academy to schedule another contest. Officials also anticipate a baseball meeting on May 1 and midshipmen participation in fencing and rowing events.

Annapolis Naval Academy Washington Naval and Military Academies New York Polo Grounds Midshipmen

Football Star Leaves Tech for Georgia

Atlanta announced Herschel Day, Tech center in 1918 and first Southern player on Waller Camp's all American team, has left Georgia Tech to enroll at the University of Georgia to study agriculture.

Atlanta Herschel Day Georgia Tech Waller Camp Sleven Tech University of Georgia

Johnson Crew Star to Conduct Regatta on the Seine

Worcester sailor Johnson a renowned oarsman heads to France as Knights of Columbus secretary to oversee aquatic affairs starting with a Seine regatta. Former Yale eight oarsman in 1901 and 1962, he also sailed with the Vespers crew in 1905 and earned praise from coach Jim Dempsey. He trained under Edward J. Kearns Jim Ten Dyck Sr and John Kennedy.

Wom KF. Johnson Worcester Mass France Knights of Columbus Johnson Yale England Jim Dempsey Edward J. Kearns Jim Ten Dyck John Kennedy

Five Mile Race Entry Blanks Issued

Entry blanks issued and fiscal details completed for the Smile rate to be held February 22. Start from the Carroll Institute. Entries close February 20 at midnight. Committee reserves right to reject any entry. Philadelphia February 6 Scott Perry and Ralph Perkins signed contracts with Connie Mack. New York Athletic Club to issue call for crew candidates next week.

Carroll Institute Philadelphia Scott Perry Ralph Perkins Star Battery The Athletics Connie Mack Rowlng New York New York Athletic Club

Oklahoma boxing bill advances committee action

Oklahoma City February 6—The house committee on criminal jurisprudence reports favorably a bill to set up a boxing commission in Oklahoma. The measure would allow twenty round bouts if a world title is at stake, with oil men expected to bid on the Willard Dempsey contest if it becomes law. Boston report notes college golf captaincy and a separate boxing wager involving Jake Schaefer against Willie Hopper.

Oklahoma City Okla Committee On Criminal Jurisprudence Oklahoma House of Representatives Oklahoma

Honest Akin Wins Black Hawk Handicap at Orleans

A N Akin captured the Black Hawk handicap with an excellent ride by C Robinson. Sande of Pleasure finished second and Kate Bright third as Akin led a program of races. The card featured multiple races with Medusa and Selma G. among the winners. track conditions were heavy to slow in spots.

Orleans A.N. Akin C Robinson Sande of Pleasure Kate Bright Little Robinson Gay Landing A. N. Akin Medusa Selma G Graygon Lostus Lacey R C. Hobinsom Ettane Poole Burke Teasle O Thornwood Sophie Van Sergond HI Ace Batbside Mooney Pe Woo James Cummings Sneideman Roederer Stalker Theophite Batch. L Lobelia Vanenna Wells Langden Hed Hach C. Robinson Toddler Vision of Catnet A Hedmian Thomas FP McMahon Daddy Alae Alias Sid Keener Riss A. N. Kin C. Robtonon Sanda of Meneure Macleeworth Kate Hright Garner Oven Clima Miss Fauntierly Koh-J-Naor Grayson Brownie McDowell MD. Jiffy Kentucky Boy Margaret M Semper Stalwart Lucky Connelly Biel Ton Minnie F Venthrach Rajaret Don Dodge iStalker Blue Bannock Wakeoff Paul Conselty Crit Jason Frances Starr Miss Kruter

Real Estate Transfers in Northwest D C Detailed Lot Changes

A crowded list of real estate transfers across multiple Washington D C streets notes parties including Isadore Young, Alice Farmalee, and Richard Be Pafro. Transactions cover parts of original lots in squares 616 528 and 157 along with properties on Massachusetts Avenue and Irving Street Northwest. Prices are consistently $10, with several entries mentioning parcels in the 310s 400s and 500s squares and a few larger sums or odd numbers for select lots.

Strery North Voretny Charles E. ‘Telleby Howard R. Stewart Richard A. Brooks John T. Stewart William M. Brooks William C Bates Massachusetts Avenue Alice M. Farmalee Nannieft Murray Nannie B. Maury Louie E. Jeffsies Eure Street Richard BE Pafro Et Ax Ada A. Fusa Uisboro Isadore Young Andrew T. Jarboe Bloomingdaln William Loveless Herman W. Hirkle Irving Street Samuel Shapiro Albert Shairo Bholmead Place Seneca B. Boin Frank B. Laporte Laura QR. Laporte Square A. Vieth George F. Card Petworth-Winfield M. Thompson Paward M. Willis, Jr Waltney Close Swindell Ary Wellens Surere Norte Sarah Wiliam W. Walker Sixteenth Seventeenth Davis Trust Com Wiking W. Va John T. Davis Vin Hiking Arthur Lee Ghtan T Galliter Ibert Pys d Gnaries A Carry Joseph B. Thomas Keokuek Nor’ Ewest Ee Biller Mare Gieanor Smith Alina Bigeaation Pieteenth Willian FF Borns Annie M. Thomas MacDouald MacDonald Ederard T. Perkins Battin Florence Chapin ‘Manufacturing i One James Mackall Te Seeure Wrahington Malcol Kertin J. Hi. Gordon Filton R Clarence B. Small George W. Small B. Fran Ia Seal J. Writer Jacobs E. Allen Clarence H. Small George Small B. Francis Sari Fcd J. Wriley Jacobs Thomas E. Alen Eminoruauls John Stavrilis George M. Stav Mabel G. Percy McGine Lemuel J Mrinkler Ercare Florence D. McAuliffe Michael Donkas Chapin Brown Henrs Hy Tiana Mary Wellen Kerl M. Mackintosh Willem Dow Fred OS. Swindell Joseph N. Thompson Hadie I American Securit and Trust Company National Savings and Trust Company Sentanually Charles E. Wire, Inc EK. Stonebraker Clemen L. Elisa Janet J. Marshal Praoklin H. Tough Jonshua WW. Carr James A. Messer Robert L. Russell Chertes H. Clark Glux Mary C Henry H. Bergmann Aecure Oriental Building Association Jecod Gureview Et Ax Rose Washington Leenad Trust Company Equitable Cooperative Building Association Frank H. Laporte Laura H. Laporte Samuel A. Drury James B. Nichelson Senern Bain Romaline M. Bain Washington Loan and Trust Company Henry A. Vieth Ada A. Fuss Berbert A. Gill Theodore N. Gil, Jr Richard Palco Theodore N Richard E. Palro Ali Carl J. Mueller Agnes M. Abram R- Berren William T. Ballard Josephine P. McGowan Larb L. Price Frank P. Beeside Welter & Pratt Edward L. McAleer Square Fogue Bi Charles B. Cole Alte B Arthur Carr Marvin A. Custis Perpetual Building Association

Gossip of the Track and New Orleans Racing Happenings

New Orleans winter gear disappointments include Bondage failing to win a race while plans for major handicaps loom. Robington returns north with rising reputation after three winners at the Fair Grounds. Foch handicap weights listed with Bondage among top entrants. Saratoga sale results show Weant buying five yearlings, three winning at New Orleans. Houdini, a 3-year-old, failed to break maiden. Atta Boy II captures a 2-year-old race at New Orleans. Fordham baseball starts indoors under Devlin. NYU meets Rutgers pending date. Columbia crew practice reaches fifty as Childs Cup entry plans advance.

Harry NX. Price New Orleana New York New Orleans Robington Sande Lunsford Fair Grounds Courtship Lucky Mountain Rose II Moscova Opportunity Waukeag Bolster Douglass B Dan Bright Bombast Billy Oliver Lakewood Houdini Havre de Grace Harry Payne Whitney Atta Boy II

District golfers win at Pinehurst in St Valentine tourney

Pinehurst N February reports include Nassau Country Club’s John W Stearns defeating Edward Myries by two up at seventeen in the St Valentine tournament first round. Donal Parson Chevy Chase and R F Mundy Garden City had a close match with Parson winning on the fourth extra hole. Washington players share success with Clapp Chevy Chase advancing by default in the second sixteen. Carter Ballantyne Columbia Country Club and Lane Verendes Lanasdowne also feature. Eddie Cicotti signs with Chicago Americana for 1919 season. Cornell basketball outlook strong with a veteran lineup on Ithaca teams.

Pinehurst John Stearns Nassau Country Club Edward Mtyies Donal Parson Chevy Chase R. F. Mundy Garden City Parson Washington John H. Clapp W. W. Cartell Lane Veriendes Lanasdowne Carter Ballantyne Columbia ‘Country Club C. L

De Palma Postpones Attack On Time Trial Race

Daytona Beach officials of the American Automobile Association arrived to witness the mile record attempt by Ralph de Palma at the Daytona Beach road course. The event, originally planned for today, was postponed as de Palma prepares to run a machine whose engine was designed for aircraft use.

Daytona Fla American Automobile Association Daytona Beach Ralph de Palma Atrsightaway de Palma

Legal Record of District Cases and Court Movements

The document lists multiple court dockets across the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Divisions including decrees quieting title, bond reductions, and extensions of time for briefs. It records numerous case numbers with plaintiff and attorney names, and references bankruptcy, probate, and criminal divisions with attached attorneys and next actions.

Supreme Court, District of Columbia Equity Division Afr Alexander Wolf F. Jeannen Pond Edmwnd Carrington L. A. Bailey Kaufman Resdmond George Qreeneness Tobriner Graham Eichelberger Winston Attor- Preys Wright Rickenbecher Downing Mansley-Smith Rever Jones Mattingly O'Brien Poston Garrett Bray Wright, Wampler Emereon Palddini Mickey Teatmnan Moorehouse Economou Shoren Toomey Ashton Noreehouse Brock Ve. Brock Bilbrey—Grossman

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