Colleges Refuse to Enter Federal Games Amid Controversy
Virginia Georgetown George Washington and Johns Hopkins announce non participation in the Federal Games. University of Virginia and others cite athletes in poor condition and disputes with the Federal Games' organizers. Local managers criticize Beckett and the registration process as colleges withhold entries to the meet.
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Washington
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George Wonblogton
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Ceeil
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Andone
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Star athlete leaves Rhode Island Avenue School
Rawlings departs from Rhode Island Avenue School amid speculation over a new path in sports. The move shocks local circles as supporters weigh the impact on school traditions and future programs.
Missing battery contracts halt at Clarke Griffiths grounds
Clarke Griffith blocks outside players from training at Hot Springs with Cleveland and Cincinnati teams. Foreman and Hardy, two young battery men, could not be reached to signed contracts by March 1, risking loss of local club claim. Dreyfuss system cited. Hot Springs practice resticted to protect Pirates training.
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Hopples Ban Proposed by National Trotting Association
Representatives of 381 trotting interests met in New York on February 9 to vote on hopples. The National Trotting Association will begin phasing out hopples with a 1919 deadline, banning their use on two and three year olds and restricting performance with horses on Grand Circuit tracks. TP Johnston of Lexington was reelected president as the congress adjourned to its 1921 session.
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Evolution of the Low Priced Car and Future Auto Market
A wide panorama of early automotive industry views. Discussion covers price trends, demand, and the shift from costly models to affordable cars for the masses, with quotes on future mass ownership, production capacity, and the coming era of economical, reliable motor vehicles.
Victory for Company G Defeats H in Tight National Guard Game
In a tight National Guard League match at the gymnasium, Company G beat Company H 10 to 9. Johnny Keane sparked the comeback with consecutive long shots, aided by center Field and Wilkerson, while Keane and Wilkerson led the losers with standout performances.
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Langford Fight Signals Jeffries Style At Bat Soars In Parley
Sporting comment reviews fights and pitching tactics, noting Langford’s resilience against Jeffries crouch and left handed pitchers' evolving advantage. It discusses Jeffries era styles, Langford’s danger, and how teams now adapt to southpaws amid rule changes and umpire decisions.
Intercity relay plans tease Federal indoor games in Baltimore
Arrangements completed for an intercity 1 mile relay between Central YMCA Baltimore and Central YMCA Washington at the Federal Indoor Games a week from Saturday night. Rockville Academy and several Eastern High School teams named. numerous grade school candidates also listed with lineups and substitutes.
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I Jones
R Smith
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Dawson
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Trancis Naughton
Richard Thompson
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Washington team to play Harrisburg Quint in Pennsylvania
A professional basketball group organized to defend the Washington end will travel to Lark Pa tomorrow afternoon to meet the Harrisburg quint in the convention hall. The lineup includes Handiboe Haas Opara Bonaveres and Sannina. Manager Honayeres plans return games in Washington later in the season.
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Detroit Gambler Bets On Athletics In 1910 Race
A Philadelphian in Detroit allegedly wagered thousands at odds of 10 to 1 that the Athletics would finish ahead of the peers in the 1910 American League. Details showed two bets of large sums, with one $370 wager and another $200 bet, though the bettor denied being the backer and said he visited relatives and hunted rabbits. The piece notes Detroit does not regard the Athletics as the favorite due to Krause aging Plank and Wacks' long season, hurting their chances.
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Indict Latonia Owners Over Races Without License
Grand jury in Kenton County indicts the Latonia Racing Association for holding a race meeting without a Kentucky State Racing Commission license. Latonia track defied orders by keeping bookmaking and mutuel betting in use, despite a commission ban. An Eastball Meeting at Tech notes plans for the Technical High School baseball season with Coach King leading preparations for upcoming trials. Trinity and Wesleyan hockey contest ends in a 1 1 tie. a replay will occur before February 28.
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KITTREDGE MAY COACH HARVARD'S BATTERIES
Former Washington catcher Kittredge may be selected by Harvard to coach the Battery candidates this spring. He is in Maine for the winter and has been approached by Harvard management about joining Cambridge at the start of next week. If he joins, he could stay longer than most professionals and teach the college boys much about baseball.
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Promoters Plan Final Confab on Jeffries Johnson Fight Site
Salt Lake promoters Hickard and Gleeson announced a San Francisco meeting next week to confirm the venue for the Jeffries Johnson bout. They pledged a firm location decision by February 2 and teased advantages Salt Lake may offer, signaling a public site showdown.
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Veteran pitcher Frank Lafferty dies at 16 in Wilmington
Frank B Lafferty a famed early baseball pitcher and organizer of the Quickstep club in Wilmington died of heart disease. He helped the Quicksteps win the national championship defeating Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago in notable games with stars like Anson and Spalding on the Chicago team.
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Fitzpatrick Leaves Michigan for Princeton Position
Professor Fitzpatrick, longtime director of physical training and head of the Waterman gymnasium at the University of Michigan since 1901, resigns to accept a similar post at Princeton University. He will assume the new role at the opening of the next college year, following prior tenure at Yale during two periods.
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