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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1919

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3

Round-Up highlights Quinn comeback hopes and boxing ties

The Round-Up discusses Jack Quinn as a potential greatest comeback in baseball after returning from the coast and hints at Frank Schulte and others in the comeback conversation. It notes Dempsey signing to fight Willard, affirming Jack Kearns as his sole manager amid promoter chatter.

Baseball Notes of the 1910s Player Movements and Plans

Right Off the Bat entertains trade talks involving Hal Chase to New York and confirms Jack Quinn will join the Yankees. Babe Ruth may headline the outfield while Sam Crane seeks another big league chance. Clarence Walker hints at retirement as Dennis Mack eyes a sign. Eddie Ainsmith and Walter Johnson’s battery partner sign with the Tigers. Zeb Milan and Don Ayers face farm ties. George McBride stays in peak form as Nationals prepare Augusta workouts. Adrian Lynch may emerge as Washington’s top pitcher alongside Johnson. Frank Schulte remains active in Baltimore yards. The national commission chief could be chosen before opening day.

Tate Schulte Bender Hack Spencer Tigers Jack Coombs Ping Bodie Lomes Frank Schulte Jack Quinn Quinn Spencer Bodie Detroit Eddie Ainsmith Bie Athletics Garry Herrmann Bee Hal Chase New York Yankees Babe Ruth Sam Crane National Clarence Walker Dennis Mack Eddie Ainsimith Walter Johnson Zeb Milan Don Ayers Nationals Augusta George McBride Mike Martin Adrian Lynch Johnson Washington Mike Adrian Baltimore National Commission

Westward Promoter Faces Hurdle For Championship Bout

Promoters must find a West staged venue for the 192 foregone billiards title fight as Eastern states like Connecticut and Maryland oppose a championship mill. Western states enter the race with Reformers less influential, while Tod Sloan resurges in New York backing Jake Schaefer against Willie Hoppe. Schaefer posts a $31,000 forfeit, Hoppe set to defend later in fall. Sloan adds $4,000 more backing Schaefer.

Jesse James Richard Connecticut Maryland Commonwealth Neck of the Woods Tod Sloan Jake Schaefers Wille Hoppe New York Hoppe Wizard Welker Cochran Woud Schaefer Iowan Sloans Seeme Billard Trust

Mobile Club Plans Election Meeting in Mobile Alabama

The Mobile baseball club formed recently will hold a Tuesday night meeting to elect officers and outline plans for assembling a team. The Welker Cochran Jake Schaefer billiard match at Sherry’s has been postponed due to Schaefer’s influenza illness. games now set for March 1, 14 and 15 in New York.

Mobile Als Mobile Baseball Club Welker Cochran Jake Schaeter Sher |Y Schaefer New York

McGinn Rejoins Company After Brief Recovery Period

Harry McGinn former Metropolitan cross country champion reports he has re joined his company after spending several weeks in hospital. No further details provided on his condition or return date.

New York Harry McGinn

Make Olympic Bid Prompts Worldwide Track Revival

New York February nineteenth reports America ready to send a representative athletic team to the next Olympic Games regardless of time or place. Swedish Athletic Association through United States Minister Morris at Stockholm seeks an international meet in the United States next autumn with Sweden offering to send steen athletes to compete against a picked American combination. No decision yet due to high costs and pending international committee action for 1929 or later, with contingencies under consideration.

York America Amateur Athletic Union Swedish Athletic Association United States Morris Btockholm Sweden Hbat O Ic Europe Steen

Herman Asks $25 000 for Bout With Wild

Boxing notes report Pete Herman, the bantamweight claimant, seeking $25 000 to fight Jimmy Wilde for the undisputed title after a rejected $15 000 Atlantic bout offer. Also mentions real estate firm in Bristol and Limestone, boxing manager Kia Eberfeld, and other sports updates.

Herman Wild Pete Herman Dec” Coutch Jimmy Wilde

Penn Athletes Free From Three Year Competition Rule

The University of Pennsylvania will lift the three year limit on intercollegiate competition for all athletic teams. Dean William McClellan announces the non retrospective rule as part of the new athletic code that replaces the former athletic association structure. Johnny Eftis issues a challenge to Kid Williams while Tom Longboat plans a return to distance racing per Sol Mintz.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania William McClellan Athietic Council Pennsylvania The Athletic Council Athletic Association Tom Longboat Sol Mintz

Central High to meet Buen nesa High qumt in MCA gym

Central High eyes top spot as they clash with Buen nesa High qumt in MCA gym today amid a tight race with Business. Five wins and no defeats mark Business, while Central seeks to close the gap and push ahead in the scholastic freshman basketball series.

ATE Central High Buennesa High MCA Gymmnasium f.Central Stenosrapters Business Central Arnyid Finney Western Scholadtle Wriday Walter McBrama Farmer Georgstown Louie Jacobsen Georgetown Ryan Weil Gbeder Ese

Dempsey signs to fight Jess Willard in New Jersey

Tex Rickard secured Dempsey’s signature to the world heavyweight bout agreement in Weehawken New Jersey avoiding New York law. Dempsey will earn 27500 dollars plus one third of movie rights while training after a six week tour ending around July 4. Reports note Willard’s status and speculation of a New York follow up fight.

Jack Dempsey Jess Willard Jack Kearns Dempsey Kearns Kearnes Reat New York Tex Rickard Rickard Jack Hearns Hudaga River Weehawken N. J Ike Dorgan Jack Skelly New Jersey Thin City Unionport Colorado Willard

Chicago council rooms will have a prize ring

Boxing contests will be staged in the city council chambers next Thursday afternoon to promote boxing in the state pending legislation. Aldermen and others interested will be spectators. Talent will be recruited from box free at the Great Lakes and training station and from Profensionzia.

Boxfre Great Lakes Anrd Brofensionzia

Boxers lined up for eight round shows and big bids

Boxers Tom Cowler and Joe Jeanette schedule an eight round bout at Jersey City Armory Heights with manager Al Lippe and Charley Harvey arranging a second eight round bout against Terry Kollar in Detroit. Offers bloom for Lewin versus Jack Britton in Canton Ohio on Feb 24 and Battling Levinsky versus Harry Greb at Alpha in February 17 with a Willard spectacle rumored for $100000 plus picture rights. Rickard plans a countrywide tour in ten days to scout venues for the proposed big contest. Demsey and Kearns discuss terms after morning talks.

Tom Cowler Ala,Lippe Joe Jeanette Armory A.A Jersey City Heights Terry Kollar Detroit Charley Harvey Ted Lawis Baa Lewin Jack Britton Gana McHinneys A. C Canton Ohio Charley, Murray Queensberry A. C Buffalo N. Y Battling Levinsky Harry Greb Pittaburgo Hi Clpha

Nevada weighs 25 round boxing bill for Dempsey Willard clash

Carson City reports lawmakers have not acted on Assemblyman Stewart’s amendment to Nevada boxing law. The bill would permit exhibitions with gloves between men for wagers, limited to 25 rounds, aiming to clear the way for a heavyweight title fight in Reno or another Nevada city. Tex Rickard awaits final law changes before settling on a site, eyeing a March 26 deadline.

Carson City Assemblyman Stewart Ita Reno Nevada Tex Rickard Rickard Corbett-Fitzsimmons Root-Hart Melson-Gane Jeffries Johnson

War Mask Wins Again for Johnny Dundee at Fair Grounds

New Orleans, Feb 19. Johnny Dundee's War Mask outsprinted rivals in the third event at the Fair Grounds. The lightweight star, son of Star Shoot, finished ahead of Craig and Antoinette with Robinson aboard. Several other horses including Frederick the Great and Sandy Wilson ran in earlier races as the program produced tight finishes and clear track conditions.

War Mask Johnny Dundee Fair Grounds Track New Orleans Pugilet Star Shoot Fajr Craig Antoinette Robinson Frederick the Great Filest Bach Bimpson Wen Peccaut Pool Bons Sandy Wilson Col. Rockinghorne Boone Fitts von Master Tris Asa Ateel Hice Leta Rodriguez Liberator Qommeh Thieg Bert’ Wiliams Opselia Panis V Retoc Pruviada War Mack Repbinnon Rei Graig Mooley Thee Cullen Bon Newell Kirr Yaile Sneidéman Orderly Haynes Iterucky Boy Raairy Pretyoged Oyita Romkier Broderick Genesieve Weep Cinye Boutheathe Yan Ine Kingling I Black Ager Brivkley Aig Eixteenth Miles Connolly Regresso Indolence Cal Don Dotlee Gleipner Simmer Ben Hampeon Bemper Stalwert

Racing Notes From New Orleans And Beyond

A jumble of horse racing items and military notes. Paul Maderia, once with August Belmont, eyes a return with American forces in France and retirement planned around 58. New Orleans racing reports Bones Dry slow to win. Old Fire as Steel, eight, at the Fair Grounds yesterday. Johnny Dantes shows a useful War Maak rival. Estimable’s speed fading against Werwelt. Southern racing opens May 15 with Reed Landers likely to replace Lily Meyer at Saratoga. Metropolitan season timing to be set by Jockey Club next week. Army remount work continues. Everett Magnes too heavy for mounts at New Orleans.

Harry NW Price New Orleans Tohnny Dantes Steel Fair Grounds New Orleana

Canadian Turf of Year Opens May 15 Says Race Fans

Canadian turf again to begin May 15 with racing resuming in Canada. Dominion horse owners plan to keep horses at home, contest Canadian meets instead of selling to the United States, aiming for a big season. Windsor last opened May 12 in 1917, and this year’s opener may reflect similar timing. Philadelphia reports Tendler defeating Eddie Kelly in a six round lightweight bout with Tendler dominating.

Twreaty Canada Dominion United States Windsor Phildelphia Lew Tendler Philadelphia Harlem Eddie Kelly New York Tendi¢r Avery

Strikes and Spares contest in Vancouver hockey title race

Vancouver BC February 14 reports the first game plan for the word hockey championship to be played March 18 with organizers outlining schedule and aims for the title event.

Vancouver British Columbia Ing Plana

Nat Goodwin Left Estate of $6,000

New York drama star Nat Goodwin died recently leaving an estate of only six thousand dollars. Letters of administration were applied for on behalf of his parents Mr and Mrs Nathaniel C Godwin of Roxbury Massachusetts. The comedian was involved in mining and commercial ventures.

New York Wat" Goodwin Nathaniel C. Godwin Roxbury Mage Wes Farxomalneg

Catholic U and Poly led late in tense gym duel

Virginia Polytechnic Institute defeated Catholic University 16 to 14 in Ryan Gym. Poly led early and built a 15 point advantage before Catholic rallied to tie, then fell short in final minutes as Poly added late baskets. Barriab 9 of 12, Glescott 6 of 8, Clark umpired by Baghes. time two 20 minute halves.

Virginia Polytecanical Institute Catholic University Quint Poly Quint Catholic University Poly Brooklanders Barriab Glescott Meferoe

Court records reveal extensive equity and probate filings

Legal entries list motions and rulings across equity and probate divisions, noting attorneys and parties in cases before judges. It shows adjournments, filings, bond notes, and asset actions involving firms like Maddox Gates and O'Brien Larm, with numerous district caseloads and vessel or railway company matters.

Justice Gould Dalley Willen J. Lam Bert Ana Beatis Reaay Attorneys Shara Sharp, Berl & Fries’ Co Darlingtop Burnstine Drew Benee Clepmane Washington Old de Vington Fara Railway O'Brien Altordeye Teeman—Douglas Rcuit Dmvibton Ae Fustice Stamfordational Bustropalitan Bank Ye Defapit Halston, Winna & Wife Hosta Eld Parece Brown Ya Ig Geferdant RF Inte Sileree Nape Co Gchambie Thomas M Bebinach Ingen Plaines Emer MO Wampler Tefendae Wittame Tarbell Sa Jewel Tee Company Doesbert Wright District National Bank Berry & Minor Barnard & Bo

Real Estate Transfers Across Washington Districts

Real estate transfers listed across Northwest and Northeast districts include deeds involving names such as Yam, Steek, Horsing, Dorsey, Shapiro, Haywood, Kingsbury, Christian, Sheehy, and Brents. Transactions cover lots, squares, and parcels with prices or nominal sums noted, including several $10 and $50,000 securities, across multiple blocks and avenues in Georgetown, Columbia Heights, and adjacent NW areas.

Ashmerson Street Nomthraat Gehnelder Joke Boraing Lettie Horsing Misat Marte I Waylon Bo Eas srRenr Ares B. Stevens Square Cau Tg Agat Buel B. Dorsey Christy Note Eckington I Richert Samuel Shapiro Flagler Place North Reuben C Haywood Ethel Mc Rutty Columbia Elizabeth H Chafin John Kingsbury Belmont Clarence W Colliere Chester G Bolton Bolton Cleveland Prugt Company Bealls John W .Grennan Charles L Rystock Allert Carr Charles A Carry Pold Birkle Pasquale de Clerc Mirris Blumenfield Thirteenth Street Sarah L. Ratcliffe Henry B. Pryor Potomac Indurance Company Th Wistrict of John G Dam Chen Y Chase Heights Paul J Chrietlin Laura J Christian Georgia Aventrorthwfsi Marty Ro Sheehy Pretty Voututny Columbia Roag Irmak Lerch Charles Beall, Let && Aquare

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