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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
11
Society Brand and Aristocratic Clothes advertise their final sale of the year with prices stretched from $15.75 to $30 for suits and overcoats. The notice urges customers to buy now to avoid higher prices next winter, claiming no further reductions will occur.
United States National Lawn Tennis Association rejected the amateur rule that would bar players who deal in supporting goods and also voted down the proposed expense limits for players in sanctioned events. Several championships awarded, with West Side Club Forest Hills securing the national singles and related titles. New officers elected. A new ranking method and a Pacific Northwest sectional division planned.
Seven bouts featured by MacCarthan in a boys gym class event with 90 pound class and 145, 1435, 18 pound, and 147 pound divisions. Notable results include Klein defeating Thomas and Zirkin, Keung forfeiting to Seibert, and O Donnell drawing Jacobsen. Palace duck pin prizes totaled 1050 dollars with top winner Wickart earning 564.
In YMCA court games Tech beat Central 23 to 17 and Western defeated Eastern 12 to 1, tightening Tech’s grip on first place. Strong defense and solid foul shooting fueled Tech’s win while Westerns early lead faded as Eastern pressed. Rutgers considers 181% football schedule with potential inter sectional clash at the Polo Grounds.
St Louis report says the Browns will push trades at the American League meeting next week seeking a third baseman a right-handed outfielder and a right-handed utility bat. Manager Jones targets players including Davenport Plank Austin Miller and Hamilton in deals aimed at improvement.
George Washington's women's basketball team defeated Swarthmore College 22 to 18 in Swarthmore tonight led by Miss Seibold who scored 17 of her team's points showing strong teamwork and offense.
Killeen defeated Bartelmes 100 to 95 in a district championship pocket billiards match last night at Grand Central. Killeen and Wallace, tied for first, will meet Monday at 8 15 PM. New York reports add boxing notes with Jackson and Wallace linked to upcoming bouts and Burns outpointing Sharkey in Harlem.
The piece questions whether Ban Johnson will blacklist John Henry, the Washington catcher, and force a sale, debating Griffith's stance and Henry's loyalty. It notes Henry's role as Washington's rep, his 1916 contract details, and the potential impact on attendance if Johnson acts, with Griffith pledging to consider proof before casting Henry aside.
Races at Drexel feature Beaver Kiil ridden by Obert winning the maiden eight year olds over six furlongs in 1 18 1 5 with Handy Lad second and Miss Shot third. Other races include Meddling Misa taking a claiming event at 314 furlongs and Candle prevailing in the Phoenix purse. Continuous racing card lists multiple claiming and selling races with prominent names such as Turandot, Paymaster, and Jabot across distances from five furlongs to one mile 50 yards.
A dense listing of race entries across multiple races with handicaps claiming selling and purse details. Notable participants include Henry R Hed Hover Bombast Andred Buretta Sweeter Syrian Hendren Kort hage Hauberk Mars Cassidy Gainer Red Time stories Yorkville Quin Narcissus Schoolboy Ninety Simplex Shooting Star Hedrick entry Abe Martin Idolite Elizabeth Lee Functionnatte Morris town Jende Jr Upland King Hoake Lad Bar-FicHet Toastmaster Lady Innocence Miana Vaen Smiling Maggie Labelle Brocade Peter Btlwart Grays Favorite Swede Spin Uncle Mun Robert Mantesl Kao Reralto Marie Poxhill Andrew Johnson Cool Noble Grand Helen Thompson White Lily. Weather clear track fast.
Albany reports the State athletic commission granted a license for a 10 round bout between Jess Willard and Fred Fulton at Madison Square Garden on March 26 pending Fulton defeating Charley Weiner. Garden Tower Corp seeks ownership proof. promoter Grant Hugh Brown vows major boxing plans and a potential investment of a million dollars.
President David I Fultz of the Baseball Players Fraternity declined to discuss the latest move by American League magnates. He suggested catcher John Henry of the Washington club may be released but said Henry's rights will be protected by fraternity officers if the interpretation proves correct.
New York February 8. Captain T J Huston of the New York Americans proposes military training for all baseball players from arrival at Southern camps through the world series. He urges one hour of drill twice daily in the South and two hours daily North, replacing regular practices, and a fall camp in the South for players umpires officials and newspaper men seeking instruction.
Georgetown track coach Joan O'Reilly trains a 40 strong squad for the indoor meet at Convention Hall, aiming to top Washington schools. Episcopal High School Alexandria and Woodberry Forest send large entries as trials near to select a relay team and place contenders like Gates Griffith Connolly Auryn and McDonough in the spotlight.
Chicago February 9 Charlie Comiskey White Sox president says the players strike is a dead issue and he expects no trouble from the strikers. He believes players will see that their best interests are conserved by standing by their clubs.
Baltimore City College defeated Central High School 57 to 29 in a 10 event dual meet at Mount Pleasant. Yourex led BC with multiple wins including the 220 and 50 yard sprints while Francis Leech won the distance plunge. Central small contingents claimed a few seconds and thirds in several events.
A Southern Rowing Association meeting at the Hotel Raleigh will elect Omecerg and award the next annual regatta. Baltimore is expected to host oarsmen this year with Washington clubs represented. Richmond hosted the 1911 event and Washington is not seeking the title this season. In baseball, John Evers of the Braves is linked to a Yankees position as Donovan seeks a deal.
The Boys' Y basketball team defeated Business High School 26 to 15 to run their streak to eight straight. The game in the winner's gym was close, 14 to 12 after three quarters, with rough play and several disqualifications including Chew Milloff and McDonald. Substitutions and scoring details follow the readable sheet.
Friends School Baltimore brings its basketball quintet to face Washington Friends in a long standing rivalry. The game starts at 10 50 this morning and promises a keen contest between local rivals.
President Weeghman of the Cubs denied illness rumors and pledged the club will win a pennant. He warned opponents to watch for Chicago as lineup doubts linger and pitchers report February 18 for Pasadena camp after Vaughn joined holdouts.
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