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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1919
Page
8
The Bureau of Engraving five will_ hbatile the Interstate unit while Treasury meets Interior in the Government Recreation Basketball League to begin the season.
Senator Gibbs backs amending the boxing bill to include two ring judges and a referee to decide winners. He cites army and navy matches where two judges plus the referee reduce unfair decisions and urges full referee supervision for rule enforcement.
Boxing notes reveal Jack Dempsey hiring Harry Wills as sparring partner to sharpen for the Willard bout while Walter Monahan trains the champ in circus circles. Jeannette plans eight rounds with Tom Cowler at Jersey City Armory. Debate lingers over Wills color line in boxing.
Sailors are advised to head out only in current favorable conditions as the forecast notes moderate winds and calm seas. Mariners should monitor updated reports for changing weather and visibility before setting course.
Alonzo Davis known as Jeffy Davis in baseball circles, dies in Buffalo New York after a two year illness at age 44. He starred as an outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1901 to 1905 and briefly joined the New York Americans in 1904 before moving to the minors. He later managed in the Western League.
New York University will start its football season against Amherst on October 4. Eight games are listed on the schedule.
Champion Willie Hoppe agrees to defend his billiard title against Young Jake Schaefer but will not compete for the championship until fall. He will appear in exhibitions until sidelined matches resume.
Golfers have had ample winter practice for the upcoming spring tournaments as the season approaches.
Yale will pursue a firm athletic policy with residential coaches and broader undergraduate participation. Prof. Robert Corwin, head of the athletic council, outlined a reconstruction emphasizing integration with Yale life and faculty oversight. Dean Jones endorsed John Mack as a faculty member and meeting participant. Spring practice starts in April with 86 gridiron hopefuls.
Sewanee Tenn announces 1919 football slate with games at home against Howard October 1 and Kentucky October 25 while traveling to Georgia October 15, Alabama November 1, Vanderbilt November 27 and others including Rice Institute November 15 and Baylor November 17.
Bill Clymer is set to receive near 4000 dollars to manage the Seattle club of the Pacific Coast League. Yale will aid spring football practice after a meeting of the football men.
The page lists multiple horse names with times and weights across six races including distances from one mile to six furlongs plus a mile and sixteenth. Weather shown as clear with a slow track and later rain making the track muddy. Notable horses include Sir Plixyr, Blue Trustie, and Puts and Calls with various weights and marks.
James F. O Hara, owner, says a ten day meeting will start in early March at Pair Grounds amid a rainy season yet strong attendance at New Orleans races. Ross stable movers Shilling and War Pennant in Laurel form prepare for Kentucky Derby bid. gelding rules affect entries to Preakness. Empire City set to open earlier with $50,000 in improvements planned before racing season.
New York reports Plaisted will be named permanent coach of Columbia crews, succeeding Jim Rice. The change is expected to take effect soon, with Plaisted bringing experience from prior coaching roles to the program.
Syracuse undergraduates and alumni cheer the prospect that Jim Ten Eyck will soon return to direct the Orange arena. Jack Slattery of the Braves will coach Tufts vine this year.
The strong Business High auint will play Georgetown brep five in Ryan gym today. Business easily de seated the preps in jidew fast en counter.
Wartime reminiscence details faulty inspections, suspect Liberty motor reliability, and fatal crashes. The author cites French versus American plane inspection, pilot experiences like Maj Lufbery and Quentin Roosevelt, and a British-American squadron tale, plus a blasting permit dispute near the Arlington Hotel and a widow's legal battle over a death from debris.
Secretary Baker said he was not ready to discuss general amnesty for military offenders. The request came from strikers at Leavenworth Disciplinary Barracks via a letter from Col. Rice. The letter also asked for equalization of wartime sentences. Baker prepared a reply to Col. Rice, noting that Maj. Gen. Crowder is fast-tracking the equalization issue.
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