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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1919

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2

Round-Up Harbors Harvard Henley Cup Prospects

The Round-Up reports Harvard alumni urge sending a crew to Henley for the Grand Challenge Cup. Harvard may enter an undergraduate or graduate eight, joining Yale in renewed New London regatta plans. The piece notes Henley’s postwar return, Canada and Australia entries, and past champions led by Harvard in 1914. It also touches Coffey’s wartime service and boxing bouts featuring Leonard, Ritchie, Dundas, and others, plus comments on education trends and a new dictionary.

Harvard The Crimson Dogland Henley Cambridge Yale London Sammien Harvards Ineumbeat Club Harverd Ine Collemang

Scholastic Sports Roundup Highlights Tech and Local Teams

Scholastic notes by A. J. Knapp report Tech High star Mich Gurvich to graduate this semester while Bryan Morae of Western mentors younger players for next year’s scholastic basketball series. Track and swimming show progress at Tech and Central as baseball and tennis candidates prepare for campus events. Eastern High faces Georgetown Prep in a basketball contest, and Gonzaga meets Georgetown in a bid to top the standings. Track candidates at Tech aim high as Second Regiment games loom in Baltimore on March 2.

A. J. Knapp Mich Gurvich Star Tech High Bryan Morae Western Tech Central I —Central Gonzaga Quint Gonzaga Georgetown Prap Eastern High Georgetown Prep

Harvard Crew May Target Henley Grand Challenge Cup

Harvard may send a crew to England in July to defend the Grand Challenge Cup at the Henley regatta. An effort to amend the Pennsylvania boxing bill to permit decision bouts is planned. Jack McAuliffe and Jimmy Twyford spoke with Gan Pershing about Knights of Columbus hosting a heavyweight tournament in Paris for the Pershing trophy, inviting the general to attend. Benny Leonard vs Willie Ritchie is being arranged at catchweights with Ritchie noting he has long been a welter, suggesting Leonard favors 145 pounders over lightweights.

Pacific Benny Leonard Wille Ritche T'E Holder Sen Wianioe Nache Ritchie Jimoffre Billy 'Abson Amis Leonard Johnny Dundes Harvard England Jack Mcaullife Jimmy Twyford Gan. Pershing Knights of Columbus Paris Gen. Pershing Willie Ritchie

Janvrin Seeks Pay For Big League Return

Hal Janvrin, now with the Red Sox, plans to play this season if his contract meets his price. Griffiths searches for an infield upgrade as Shanks handles shortstop if needed by April 23. War Department lists players not vitally needed, with discharge accelerated, Johnson and Heydler seeking fair releases.

J. W. Bitzgerald Hal Janvrin Nationala Red Sox Tigers Clark GriMth Boston Hal Griffith Hai Beaton United States Griffiths Hank Shanks Griff Monacan Ban Johnson American League John Heydler The National Washington War Department

James Scott Retires from White Sox Pitching Career

Chicago Feb 11 veteran pitcher James Scott of the Chicago Americans announced his retirement from professional baseball. He will join Beloit Wisconsin as well as play independent ball. Scott joined the army before the end of the 1917 season and earned a captaincy.

Chicago James Scott Chicago Americans Beloit Wis Scott

Right Off the Bat: Baseball Biz and Moves in New York

A scanned sports column notes Arnold Rothstein buying Giants stock, Bodie signing with the Yankees, Muddy Ruel joining New York, and Hol Heming being sold to Minneapolis. It mentions Doc Ayers, Acosta shifting to the Southern Association, Connie Mack releasing players, Tillie Walker and Pillie prospects, Kid Biberfeld and Gleason with fighters, and franchise chatter in the International League plus potential Sunday baseball dividends for Yankees and Giants.

Arnold Rothstein New York Fing Bodie Yanks Muddy Ruel John Hancock Giants Hol Hemingway Minneapolis Doc Ayers Acosta Sens Wiflart Connie Mack Tilie Walker Pillie Kid Biberfeld Kid Gleason Syracuse Hamilton Yankees Jee Riggert Kansas City Braves G. W. Grant

Bentley Released To Baltimore In IL Shuffle

Boston infielder Jack Bentley is released by the Boston Americans to the Baltimore club of the International League after the 1917 season. Cleveland president James C Dunn trades catcher Josh Billings to St Louis for catcher Leslie Nunamaker as reports hint at Hal Chase tension with John McGraw.

Boston Jack Bentley Boston Americans Baltimore Cleveland James C. Dunn Clevelan Josh Billings St. Louis Leslie Nunamaker Goon John McGraw Cen Hal Chase Giants Pazeman

Harvard Prewar Activity Plans For 1919 Athletics

Harvard athletic authorities pledge spring programs remain vigorous. The 1919 schedule includes Harvard Yale regatta at New London on June 20, Harvard Cornell at Ithaca May, Harvard Princeton track May, Cambridge games with Yale and Princeton May 17, and a baseball slate largely unchanged from prewar years with multiple Cambridge contests and key away dates.

Cambridge Masa Harvard Frederick Knapp Yale Princeton Springfield M. C. A College Penn Philadelphia Holy Cross Dartmouth Amherst Brown Providence Holy Croes Wordcaster New York New Haven

Eddie Plank Retires From Major League Baseball

Edward Plank, 43, unsigned contract returned to the New York club, announcing retirement to focus on business at Gettysburg, Pa. Plank joined the Yankees last year after a trade from St. Louis Americans but did not report due to a tear in the Bethlehem Steel League. Also dated notes announce dates for the open national golf championship, June 9 to 11 at Braeburn Country Club, Newton, Massachusetts. Princeton coach Keene Fitzpatrick trains a large spring squad while Hal Volmer leaves Columbia swims to compete for the New York A. C. in the future.

New York Edward Plank Gettysboro Plank Yankees St. Louis Americans Bethlehem Steel United States Golf Association Braeburn Country Club West Newton Maas

Kieckheifer to Defend Title Against De Oro

Chicago February 11 August Kieckheifer world three cushion billiard champion to defend his title for the eighth time in one year against Alfred De Oro in a 150 point match on February 12 14 and 16. If Kieckheifer wins permanent possession of the trophy. Jose Ray of the Illinois Athletic Club enters the Milt Rosg meet in New York February 36. Yale baseball practice starts this week with high hopes. Thorne Murphy returns to Yale. Lawrence Lyke contracted to ride for Sam Hildreth at Belmont Park reports influenza. Bully Kelly and Eternal are equal favorites in Kentucky Derby winter books per turfmen.

Chicago Kieckheifer Alfred de Oro Jose Ray Illinois Athletic Club Miltrosg New York Lawrence Lyke Sam Hildreth Belmont Park Stars Bully Kelly Eternal

Gossip of the Track at Pimlico and Bowie Racing

The piece notes Pimlico meetings in April with Gywnneavinpains winning six steeplechases and Weldship likely delayed in training. It covers West Virginia racing legislation, Derby wagering, Bowie's good track condition, and ships sending Brook and Garth horses to Pimlico with New York buyers bullish on Gam Fillbreth Purchase.

Gwynneavinpains Utke Pimlico Weldship Tompkins West Virginia Senate Billy Kelly Binty Kelly Eternal Bowie Prince Georges County Bowls Bill Garth Parr Lewis Garth Garth Benning New York Gam

W. W. Hastings Is Feature Winner At New Orleans Race

New Orleans February 11 W W Hastings capitalized on a rough day for favorites to win the Royal handicap outrunning Korbly Violet Bonita placed third Ultima Thule faded late Canons paid 15 to 1 in the sixth race Maramon ridden by O Robinson also scored with several other winners reported along the Fair Grounds card

New Orleans W. W. Hastings Korbly Violet Bonita Ultima Thule Maramon Taa Bacm Lady Ganatgy Rib Rae Neconé Bhaiern Gentry The Sociierate Fice Ea Spencer Lai Bach Beth Pam Florence ‘Weber Goliivale Marie Connelaine Maramen Robinzon Notate Ae Sheideman Ies Teat Saitog New Model Ariert Aline Ie Davalcadeour Simaleo Lo Rae Tai Korbig Atis Cence Violet Yee S Thind Gustav Leydecker Pra Aris Milter Aidteanen Mat Burke Kewpie Brownie McDowell Desone Toasty Pavle Vo Marignac Margery Sunfiaah Virginia ‘W Baxhams Journez Little Prince Handsel Rost Bneideman Bat 98 Burke Beare Clancity Hiymberer Iitvon Handful Kebo Slumber I W. J

Real estate transfers listed for Northwest Washington

A garbled OCR summary lists numerous real estate transfers in Northwest Washington. Names include Greer Lewis, Mary Greer, Margaret Caton, Debbie Stack, Bryan Graham, Mabel Tip, Leatie Prince, and Katherine W. Flea. It references parcels across streets such as North Street, Thirteenth Street, Ninth Street, and various squares and lots, with prices noted in several instances.

Screrot Greer Mary Greer Lewis Maree Streat William M. Dougal Hargaret Caton Square P Street Bryan Graham Mabel Tip Lot Saas Columbie Darling Margaret W Margaret W. Bo Leatie F. Prince Thirteenth Street North Whet Aren Kee Annie I Shirtrenth Nelem Heart Ninth Street Matresia Alex G. Bentley Perruson Thobum Lyon Frank Waltem Proud Besston Georgia Road Ita Severe Srniber Nortmeast Ian Beth A. Lankford Harry W. A Beb Shar HO Part Brrueg Tay Am Ae Lennon Pourteen Da-Hale Street Anton Reichert Frances M. O'Bannon Georga Ferrell Silas B. Mortsp Mildred B. Horton Sguare Niewes Wiami Millan Morance H. B. Shippen Norte Pet . Doyle A. McGill James J. Williams Lot & Equare New York Ruet McGill James J. Doyle George W. Williama Isoo Retruet Noltewmst Connolly Byron Baction Ena Rowal Harvard Northwaet Bocce Gerry Et Ux Minnie Brown Barvard Homer Minnie Trav Ware Plugasanr Plains Carl L

Georgetown Defeats Virginia Poly Five In Fast Contest

Georgetown triumphed over Virginia Poly in Ryan Gymnasium by 41 to 22 after leading 16 to 11 at halftime. Fees starred for Georgetown with three baskets from the floor and nine from fouls as the teams traded early pressure and late surge.

Georgetown Virginia Poly Georgetown Quint Ryan Gymnasium V. P.T Quint Poly Avenur Fees Cevess Walker Lerta Parrish Crist Betit Zaemall Goor Flaran O’connall Budack O'Brien Taxia Colliffewer Belves Gallaudet VY. P. 1 Virginia ' Poly

Business Tightens Its Grip On Title In Basketball

Johnny Goetz and Jon Colburn starred as Business clinched the scholastic league basketball title by defeating Central 22 to 17 at the M C A gym. Central led 7 to 4 at halftime, then Business surged with five consecutive floor baskets in the third period. final score 22 to 17. Dasher Lemon and others contributed for Central. Goetz and Colburn key for Business.

Tohnny Goetz Jon Colburn Central M.C. A Centrails Goetz Buxinoap Danker Lemoo Ood Dasher Wood Sonarde Danner Cotburn Jateree Fulter Hughes

Equity Division records and miscellaneous court items

The District of Columbia courts list numerous equity, probate, and criminal matters across divisions. Filings include hearings, trustee reports, assignments for today, verdicts for defendants, motions to calendar, and notices in cases such as Readmond, Simons, and Palmer, with multiple attorney listings and case numbers.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Division Hils Noack Guard Pladottft Betl Plaintit Tyler Charles Roe Handley Tale Plaiuti J. B. Qs H. A. Hegarty Keufman Readmond Torneys Boochever Circuit Division Justice Stafford Jamon M. Carper District of Columbia Ty . Warmplery Willams Jose M. Bynn National Savings A Trust Company Bull Oferceptions Inut Thompson, Laskey Jagex Gi Barnard & Johoson W. BH Lester Koys Hogan Barlan Yo Federal Guaranty Company Wheatler—Staggers Aon Bance Atlantic McCoy Myter Jones Piaintif M. Beker Leon Pretafeider Artemus Cossens Piating EB. H Quipn L. BH. Mason Bayne Va. L. &. White Coel Company Pialotif W. A. Johnston E. JH. Duvall Jackson Pisiniif BE. H. Jackson B. Chase Occidente Auto Company Capital Traction Company Inti Flaintiff King, Kimon & Young Syorne EB A. Ewingle Edwards Yackintoans A. D. Smith Cormiesed. Plain C. W. Gett Ralph Walker

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