Tech Prospective Champion In School Basketball League
Tech is poised to clinch the league as the Manual Trainers lead with a comfortable margin. A Friday win over Testern should seal the championship while Central and Business duel for second, with Business likely to fall. Tech’s strong passing, top defender, and leading scorer pace the circuit as upcoming games against Carroll Institute and other rivals shape the final standings. Central faces Western this week, and Army and Navy, St Alban's, Gonzaga also schedule two-game weeks. the slate lists Western, Georgetown Fileshmen, Army and Navy Preps, and others across multiple gyms with several key matchups.
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Eueh
Tech
Caircult
Testern
Central
Mount Pleasant
Eastern
Carroll Institute
Friends School
Tome
Port Deposit
George Washington
Gallaudet
Catholic University
Western
St Alban’s
Business Va Central
Georgetownu
Army
Navy
Ryan
St. Alban’s
Army and Navy
St Alban's
Georgetown
Frienda
Ryan Gymnasium
Radcliffe
Cambridge
Calheda University
Trinity
St Carroll Institute
Onzaga
Loyola
Baltimore
Laugh on Tennis Champion Pleads for Longwood Club
New York on Feb 21 Norris Williams II national doubles champion urged Longwood Cricket Club Boston as site for the national doubles championship. He argued against Ontwentsia Club Chicago saying Chicago is too far, prompting laughter from delegates before he recovered.
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New York
St Norris Williams 2d
Longwood Cricket Club
Boston
Ontwentsia Club
Chicago
Willam
Windy
Continental bowlers win two of three in league match
Continental rollers of the District Duckpin League defeated an all-star Terminal A team two games to one on Terminal A alleys Saturday night. Loveless led with a 329 set, Stanley of Terminal A had a 128 high game, and Continental totaled 1,496 to opponents’ 1,486. Also noted Hyattsville basket group beat Takoma Park 48 to 36 in a loose game with Shalthouser scoring 17. Half-mile harness races gaining popularity among Pacific coast light-harness enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Rollers
MCA. Quint
Loveless
Stanley
Continentals
Continentals Tot Pt &O
Campbell
Ermine Te
Streiter
Hyattsville, Md
Hyattsville
Takoma Park Athletic Club
Shalthouser
Pacific Coast
Georgetown Hosts Large Indoor Meet With Regional Heavyweight Entrants
Georgetown University hosts a major indoor carnival drawing many S A A thrivers from Washington area including Johns Hopkins Maryland Episcopal High School Tome School and Baltimore clubs. Johns Hopkins aims for the point trophy while local squads from Baltimore clubs and Washington and Lee prepare strong relay and individual showings under Coach Fletcher.
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Georgetown University
Washington
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore Collegians
University of Maryland
Leadbetter
Bowdoin
Sonneborn
Sutter
Meeks
Bowen
Sullivan
Strauss
Hall
Hartford Athletic Club
Episcopal High School
Alexandria
Tome School
Port Deposit
Baltimore Cross-Country Club
Baltimore Swimming Club
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Baltimore City CoHege
Washington and Lee
Generals
Fletcher
Lexington
High Hope for Penn Nine
Philadelphia February 11 Coach Roy Thomas of the University of Pennsylvania baseball team shows the strongest preseason material in fifteen years at Franklin Field. Six good pitchers, led by Johnny Titzel a left handed star from Pittsburgh, will shoulder the load. Penn also fields four outfielders capable of hitting the ball.
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Philadelphia
Roy Thomas
University of Pennsylvneees
Franklin Field
Thomas
Johnny Titzel
Pittsburgh
Titzel
Penn
Phillies to hold Cravath for next season
Pat Moran announced Gabby Cravath will remain with the Phillies as other National League clubs declined to waive him. Cravath asked to move to a Pacific coast league team to be nearer home, but obstruction by other clubs prevented the transfer.
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Philadelphia
Pat Moran
Gabby Cravath
Phillies
Cravath
Moran
Tigers seek Eddie Plank from Browns in New York meeting
Detroit report states Frank Navin, Tigers president, will travel to New York next week to negotiate Eddie Plank’s release from the Browns. Plank had indicated he would either be traded or released after last season due to the strain of living in St Louis for much of the year.
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Detroit
Frank Navin
Tigers
New York
Eddie Plank
Browns
Plank
Fielder Jones
Mound City
St Iewis
Less Rowing for Cornell Ahead of Season
Ithaca February 11 Cornell coaches Courtney and Collyer indicate outdoor rowing practices will be less rigorous this year due to a shorter varsity race. Courtney says there is no need to train separate crews for 2 mile and 4 mile events as last year. He argues early 2 mile races hinder conditioning a 4 mile crew in a month.
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Ithaca
Courtney
Collyer
Kreuter to Play Taberski in Youngstown Billiards Title Match
Frank Taberski of Schenectady defends his continuous Pocket billiard championship against 17 year old Louis Kreuter in Youngstown Ohio. The match is set for February 22 23 and 24 with Taberski holding the title since September 8 after beating John Layton and defending against Ralph Greenleaf Edward II Ralph and James Maturo.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Frank Taberski
Schenectady
Louis Kreuter
Taberski
John Layton
Sedalia
Mao
Ralph Greenleaf
Edward II Ralph
James Maturo
Triple threat football: the all round player under new rules
The article cites I B Cochems arguing that modern football demands a triple threat star who can rush pass and kick. With the forward pass, defenses face three attack methods, making the versatile back essential to exploit openings and provide punting advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B Cochema
St. Louis University
Yale
Colgate
Cochems
College Meet on Coast Signals Pacific Coast Track Clash
Far Western colleges have booked for a first annual intercollegiate Pacific Coast conference meet at the University of Washington on May 19. Stanford is a preseason favorite after strong showings at the Eastern Intercollegiates last June.
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University of Washington
Stanford
Palo Alto
UC Football Net Loss Highlights 1916 Sports Costs
The University of California spent 24800 on football last year, with a gross 36400 and a net margin of 2100. In 1916 crew cost 5500, baseball 3200, track 5000, and minor sports 1300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
Panama Ring News: Kid Norfolk Knocks Out Pelky in 13th
Panamanian heavyweight champion Kid Norfolk floors Arthur Pelky in the thirteenth round. John McGraw quips that baseball is not a trade, a joke reflecting his view of the sport. Francis Ware resigns from the Newport Horse Show committee after two decades, replaced by Reginald C. Vanderbilt.
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Panama
Kid" Norfolk
Pugiliat
Arthur Pelky
John McGraw
Francis Ware
Newport
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Woodlawn Vase At Pimlico Spring Meeting
Pimlico race course in Baltimore will award the historic Woodlawn Vase at its spring meeting alongside the Preakness stake for 3 year olds. Gifted to the Maryland Jockey Club by Thomas Clyde, the vase has a long lineage dating to 1840 with winners including Short Hose, Mollie Jackson, Idlewild, Bramble, and Miss Woodford. The trophy, designed by Tiffany, may be kept in competition but the winner may offer it to a reputable racing association of his choice.
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Pimlico Race Course
Pride of Baltimore
Maryland Jockey Club
Thomas Clyde
Short Hose
Woodlawn Association
Loulaville
Col
R. A. Alexander
Tiffany
Capt
Morris
Mollie Jackson
Idlewild
Clyde
Woodlawn
Harry of the West
Merrill
Bramble
James McLaughlin
Louisville
Mesars. Dwyer
Coney Island Jockey Club
Miss Woodford
F. Gebard
Hole
Advance Guard
Racing Results From First Rach to Sixth Race
Multiple races listed with winners and placings across six events. Captain Elliott won the first race at six furlongs, Namoc second, Mary Blackwood third. King Stalwart won the BWAC five furlongs, with Dr Gann and Eime following. Laura claimed the fifth race at five furlongs, Unit second and Helmet's Daughter third. Frontier won the sixth race at six furlongs, Fork shire Boy placed second. Other races feature various horses such as Parlor Boy and Water Lee with placements and times noted.
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Captain Elliott
Minder
Namoc
Ball
Mary Blackwood
Gartner
Pime
Otero
Penancehange
Tosto
Sehcond Bwaci
Laura
Taplin
Unit
Bali
Helmet's Daughter
Wingfeld
Ha'penny
Monty Fox
Skeets
Parlor Boy
Royal Tea
Wingfield
Lewis Upper
Ponint
Stalwart
V Arcene
Bob Blowson
Ruth Strickland
Murganti
Frontier
Dominick
Forkshire Boy
Collins
Secound
Beaumont Fielle
Sohel
Tod
Tome
Iiddle Mott
Piquette
Tim Ray
Miss Tdith
Water Lee
Bulger
Knight
San Jon
Carrot
Tine
Lota
McAdams
Zodiac
Col Matt
Nolan
Coaster
McBride
McAlan
Gross
Plume
S.P Tate
Jennie Kivall
Stalbria
ECON
Srailet Gaka
Proxler
Conning Tower
Shilbog
Pickens
Tnne
Puthre
Chek Algo
Ilte
Horni
Slippery Kim
Minnow
Ace
Duke of Shelby
Grose
Transparent
O'Brien
Gift
Kelsay
Zangaree
Davie
Rash
Zetetic
Big Todo
C Hunt
Executor
Brown
Brando
Injury
Zam
Joch
Annapolis Lacrosse Coach Findlayson Rehires at Navy
Hyattsville February 11 Arcades bowlers defeated the Treasury quint on local alleys last night two to one. Midshipman James R. Allen, veteran center on the basketball team for two seasons, was elected captain. Findlayson, a well known Canadian coach, has been engaged again to supervise the Naval Academy lacrosse squad. Arcades totaled 1,583 wins to Treasury's 1,474.
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Annapolis
George Findlayson
Naval Academy
James R. Allen
Hyattsville
Treasury Quint
Washington
Tressury
Racing Entries From Malden Track Meet
Racing entries list for Malden races from two year olds to handicap events includes names like Tantalizer Shade Zip Water Wave Reitloc Tugs Nowhere Natty Solaness Et Theresa Senaday in race one. more horses in subsequent races with weights and abbreviations. Weather is cloudy and rough track conditions noted. apprentice allowance claimed.
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Malden
Purne
Forlonzen
Shade
Zip
Water Wave
Reitloc
Tugs
Nowhere
Natty
Solaness
Et Theresa
Senaday
Sanborne
Miss Represent
Py Sheriff
Velvet
Roy Brown
Hester Smith
Piunger
Patalco
Woodhy
Dahila
Hops
Sgleipner
King Mart
Wet Lad
Bare Around
Langhorne
Tale
Keo
Duo
Flzer
Opportunity
Col. Me- Nah
Keo Ray
Jim Winn
Clans
Perth
Tucker
Flouron
Irrawaddy
Rageedy Man
Boanieh Port Hendicap
Cleiming
Marcawn
Yodelen
Menlon Park
Falriy
Trear-Oldm
Mistake Mae
Wadaworth's
Laat
Marcos
Tabat
Royal Interest
Rin Arazon
Whitney Quits Penn State As Assistant Coach
Lawrence A. Whitney, Penn State's assistant football coach for two years, has retired. The State College athletic committee has not yet chosen his successor to work with resident coach Dick Harlow. The committee seeks an experienced backfield coach who can develop a strong offense.
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State College
Penn
Lawrence A. Whitney
Penn State
State College Athletic Committee
Whitney
Dick Harlow
R. H. Smith
Brunswick teen ties 40 yard dash world record
William Hayes of St. John's Prep Danvers Mass twice equaled the world 40 yard dash mark at Bowdoin indoor meet with a 43 second time in both trial heat and final. The report also notes Jim Middleton, Giants pitcher, is not a rookie, eyeing a 29th birthday next season after eight years of play.
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Brunswick
William Hayes
St. John’s Preparatory School
Danvers
Mass
W. D. Haton
Boston
Jim Middleton
Giants
Louisville
Heavil
Middleton
Crowds At Oriental Park Highlight Cuban American League Action
Habana Feb 11 Large crowds attend Cuban American Baseball League games at Oriental park. Orientals lead two to Red Sox two and White Sox one after five games. Luque wins first game for Orientals over Red Sox, 6 0. Subsequent results include Orientals beating White Sox 6 3 and White Sox losing 2 9 to Red Sox. Joe Rodriguez stars at first for Orientals, famed as robber man. Major leaguers McGraw and Minneaplois link to Orientals. Marsans centers, Cueto shines as former Portsmouth star.
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Habana
Oriental Park
Orientals
Red Sox
White Sox
Orientala
Luque
Palmera
Acosta
Saurez
Dibut
Sted Sox
Pedrosa
Joe Rodriguez
Natuve
McGraw
Giants
Rochester
New London
Oriental
Minneapolis
Torres
Hwunga
Long Branch
Cuban Giants
Marsans
Cueto
Cinecinnati
Portsmouth
Anderson Great Athlete Showcases Colgate Star
Colgate all American quarterback Carl Anderson, famed for football and multi sport prowess, seeks five letters by joining hockey and track in spring while remaining a basketball, baseball, and hurdling standout. He can sprint ten seconds in the 100 and 22 seconds in the 220, with a 21 foot broad jump.
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Ags
Carl Anderson
Colgate
Ihe
Haseball
Jie
Heavy Penn crews to race at Poughkeepsie Yale
Coach Toe Wright of the University of Pennsylvania boat team will field the heaviest Penn crew ever, with varsity to freshman eight all near 185 pounds per man. The crew aims to row on the Schuylkill by February 26, training daily and doubling sessions later, contesting the Tow races at Poughkeepsie unless Stanford overtakes with superior weight.
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Philadelphia
Toe Wright
University of Pennsylvania
Penn
Lorain High Player Harold Bennett Sets Record Still Talked Of
Historic 1912 Lorain Medina game unearthed shows Harold Bennett catching nine putouts and three foul balls while Eddie Kerns struck out fifteen batters. Bennett’s nine putouts and three foul balls highlight his solo fielding feat in a rare high school baseball record.
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Harold Bennett
Lorain
Ohio
Medina
Eddie Kerns
Bennett
Lawn tennis national indoor champions record holders
Wylie, Grant and Touchard are the only players to win the national indoor lawn tennis championship more than three times. Grant won in 1906, 1908, and 1912. Touchard won in 1906, 1918, 1916, and 1925.
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Wylie
Grant
Gunlaver Toucchard
Personal Preparedness Sale At PB’s For Winter Coats
Preparedness theme promotes personal readiness with PB’s low prices on suits and overcoats. The ad touts two annual sales lasting a quarter century, featuring winter weight overcoats priced at 14.25, 21.75, and 25.50 dollars. Emphasizes quality first and foresight in investing in outerwear.
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Pb’s
Plan to aid school aquatics with NCAA help
A plan to organize interscholastic water sports on a better footing with National Collegiate Athletic Association aid. It envisions division of championships, eligibility rules, and timetabled award notices to expand entries and clarify crowns without altering college programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Collegia Athletic Association
Coop Stion
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Canibad
Indiana University State High School Basketball Tourney
A big basketball tournament for state teams is planned for next month with fourteen squads. Preliminary games will be played across various sections to determine the finalists who will compete for the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University S State High
Yale Alumni Weekly Football Reforms Proposal Summary
Yale Alumni Weekly outlines football reforms including strict eligibility conformity, adherence to baseball rules, curtailment of secret practice, and reducing player exploitation. The piece notes tensions between magnates and players with reforms edging toward democratic principles.
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Yale Alumni Weekly
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Youngstown, Ohio
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