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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1917

Page

11

Fulton Easy Winner in Go With Weinert

New York report says Fred Fulton of Rochester defeated Charlié Weinert of Newark in ten rounds, dominating the bout from early on. Referee Brown intervened after Weinert absorbed severe punishment, preserving him from further danger as Fulton pressed toward a knockout.

Fulton Weinert New York Charlié “Wenert Newark Tom Cowler Fred Fulton Rochester Minn Iess Willard Referen Brown Weiner

Four Quint Clashes On Calendar Today

Four basketball games are on today’s schedule as Central meets Business in a high school league showdown at 2:45. Army and Evepa face Georgetown freshmen in Hyannis, Eastern meets Gonzaga in Gonzaga’s gym at 3:30, and Carroll Institute hosts Tech tossers at 8. Central-Business aims to break the second place deadlock. lineups include Boloman, Godlieb, White, Long, Kaplan, Towbes, Raedy, Perley, Ralph Wise, and McDonald.

Central Business M. Coa Army Vv Erepa Georgetown University Cionzaga Carrol Institute Central Business Tech Boloman Godlieb White Long Kaplan Towbes Raedy Perley Ralph Wise McDonald

Wallace Cup Champion Defeats Killeen 100 to 63

Walter Wallace captured the District pocket billiard title at the Grand Central after weeks of play, defeating Edward Killeen 100 to 63 in the final. Samuel Hilleen placed second and Frank Swann third. Lindheimer challenged Wallace to a 500 point match. New York February 12 Golfers learned Walter J. Travis will retire from amateur golf under a new United States Oil Association ruling.

Walter Wallace Edward Killeen Grand Central Samuel Hilleen Frank Swann Lindheimer Wallace New York Walter J. Travis United States Oil Association Links Architects

Friends Seek Neutral Court Game With Army and Navy Preps

Friends School basketball anxious to arrange a game with Army and Navy Preps within two weeks at Y M C A or another neutral court. In New York HigginS won the Suburban quarter in the Knights of St Anthony meet with Malpin second and Ted Meredith third. Yale defeated Pennsylvania 25 to 13 in New Haven intercollegiate league action.

Friends School Army and Navy New York Joseph T. Higgins Knights of St. Anthony Matalpin Ted Meredith Ig¢gins Wetmore Wilcox Dingo Dismond New Haven Conn Yale Pennsylvania Avon Carey Traxler Billy Neatlese Alexandra Jack K A. Smith Gertrude R Sam Hill Korin Cavalia Curtis Warning Eugene Snew Ben Unecas Antwerp Doon Cloisterman H. Martin Ben Quince Jones Arida Engraver Johnson Mercarium Ruvece Cooster Awran J. Nolan Alan Trulane O'Brien Hazeldale Haver Bweetdale Pickens Hrnghouse Robert Lee Charmeuse Orange Blossom Patsy Mack Concha Baker Hine Brush C. Hunt Ancestors Brien Inez Ryle Balletuses Land Celebrity Lackrose Ias Prince Miss Fielder Dick Benson Rey Shannon Stanley S Trout Fly

May cut N. L. limit to 16 or 18 players

New York February 14 The National Leagues mag nates converge to discuss baseball war issues and possible measures for a potential labor war with labor leaders led by Dave Fultz. A move is afoot to shorten sail by reducing the player limit from 22 to 16 or 18, with many owners yet to sign their full quota aiding August Herrmann in his drive to cut ranks.

New York Dave Fultz Germany Distinct War Council August Herrmann Cincinnati Reda

Baseball men patriotic rally to aid war effort

Indianapolis February delegates at the fourth annual meeting of the National Amateur Baseball Association of America adopt a resolution urging amateur players from ten affiliated cities to volunteer for military duty immediately. A second resolution levies a direct 10 cent tax per player to be paid before April 1, with funds to be given to the American Red Cross.

Indianapolis National Amateur Baseball Association of America American Red Cross

Watermen lead in central high school relay race

The Company B watermen finished ahead of Company A and Company E in a 640-yard relay for Central High cadet corps. Stokes, Connelly, Harrison and Chester formed the winning quartet. A junior varsity dual meet among freshman and sophomore classes is set for 3 pm with events including 320-foot relay, 50 yard breaststroke, 100-yard swim, diving, backstroke, and distance plunges.

Company A Company E Central High School Cadet Corps Stokes Connelly Harrison Chester Newby Cockeville Callen Maitland May Tiles Chestnout Coleman Rhodes Smith Sannifer Newman Houston Cockerille Stiles Baer Lillie Joyce Morrell Zuber Postals Dickey Coleian Pearly McGehee Keen Matterson Cullen King Wilton Palmas

Peck and Keller Lead Sunday School Basketball Action

Peck defeated Mount Pleasant 88 to 19 in the senior division and Keller topped Petworth 2% to in the junior class of the Sunday School Basketball League last night. Covenant forfeited to Northminster in the seniors, and Mount Pleasant juniors did not bring a team to face Epiphany youngsters. Officials included Referee B. Colliflower and Umpire Mr. Puller with Scorer Mr. Brathburd.

Peck Mount Pleasant Keller Petworth M.C Covenant Northminster Mt. Pleasant Seotheee Merriam Tames Milter Bromley Phelps Johnson Dixon Maryi Girton Bromley Johnson James Scott Jee Ey Phelps Kentar Coburn G. Wire H R. G. Buchanan M. Coburn Flynn J. Coburn Hichner R. Flynn A. Flynn Kichner Patrick B. Colliflower Mr. Puller Mr. Brathburd Mr. Payne

Johnson Crashes Over Henry as Baseball Fights Loom

The American League president Ban Johnson renews his threat to blacklist Henry Johnson of the Nationals. If Johnson’s claim stands, legal fights under Sherman law and Restraint of Trade questions loom, while Griff and Miner plan a New York meeting to mend the rift. Fans grow wary as arbitration and peace talks are urged.

Han Johnson American League John Henry Nationals O. B Henry Sun Clark Calvin Griffith Johnson Preatient Fults United States Organized Ball Griffith New York Ban Ban Johnson Washington Benjamin Miner Griff

Racing Entries and a Western High win over St Alban’s

A scanned racing card lists races at five and six furlongs, one mile plus races with numerous entries and weights for horses like Tiger Jim Bulgar Bell Band Edith Olga and many others. Separately Western High School defeated St Alban’s 28 to 21 on their court as Morse led with 17 points, with full substitution and foul details.

Bill Wiley Tiger Jim Bulgar Bell Band Argument Edith Olga Passon Mazurka UmMaal Namoc Y. I Frontier Curis Stalwart van Babe Palm Year Passion Brown Prince Granada Mrs. Me Louise Green Shadrach Bulger Mise Edith Twinkle Toes Old Man Grit Hay Ennis Amazonian Flecha Negra Hail Copia Quin Wall Street Fiare Western High School St. Alban's Quint's Morse B.G Western Sinclair Davidson Simpson Pepper Chamber Eve Bisinger W. Her‘Qock Argo Groves Cook St. Zier Humphries Milholland Fae W. Herron Chamberlaine D. Herron Bisinger McAllister Mr. Morse Mr. Hudson

Racing results from multiple races at RavE Hermitage purse meet

A lengthy race card lists maiden and claiming events for 2 year olds and older. Winners include Zip in the two year olds race, Royal Interest and others in later claiming and handicap races. Notable finishes feature Belflock second, Ex Sheriff third, and Joe D. in a claiming event. Cincinnati, Feb 12 report notes Pete Herman defeating Sammy Sandow in a bantam bout.

Rombert Napoli Thicker Ann Gay Lady Madelyn C Vanecasa Welles Faula V Mildred Buretta Beaver Kin Aunt Tor Elle Ryan Mico Girl Meddling Miss Garl Pontefract Sempsula Tantlyy M. Bert Thurman Tactiess Squeeler Bob Hensley Fleetabelle Marc Cassidy Robert Bradley David Cral Karthage Oundle Cake Margaret N Indolence Imp Saneerit S Mile Guiner Paymaster Cliff Field Impression Beauty Talebearer Jack Reeves Valais Miss Kruter Matin Chaiming Jabot Brian Boru Huda Milton Campbell Rustling Brans Prime Mover Lil Peteivs Kneeler Clara Morgan Powers Lindon School For Hermitage Zip McTaggart Water Wave Belflock F. Robinson Nowhere Seanaday Boldness St. Theresa Tantalizer Hester Smith Lyle Gerons Velvet Carroll Ex- Sheriff Banover Sanborne Roy Brown Patapsco Miss Represent Woodley Tale Bearer Crump Fairy Legend Rose Point Tom Caro Busx Whirling Dun Hhyme Hanover Lucille P Manroe Perth Rock Firat Tucker Irrawaddy Etta Jim Winnsleo Spanish Fort Moscows Menlo Park Gangrell Stolgn Ante Transport Vedeles Fairly Thankegiving Royal Interest McTagnart Joe D Luke Maze Buxton Thornwood Baty Cal and Infidel@II Cincinnati Ohio Pete” Herman New Orleans Sammy” Sandow Sandow Herman Ach

Virginia Track Team Sets South Atlantic Meet Entries

Virginia’s track squad, facing continued cold, trains on the outdoor board track for Georgetown Johns Hopkins and George Washington meets. Trainer Lannigan announced seven Virginia runners will compete at the Georgetown South Atlantic intercollegiate meet Saturday night, with Wilson in hurdles and clashes, Wallace and Stone in sprints, Barker and Harris Coleman in shot put, and Edwards and Goodwin in the half mile.

Charlottesville Virginia Georgetown Johns Hopkins George Washington Lannigan Wilson Wallace Stone Barker Harris Coleman Edwards Goodwin

Stanley Named Lynchburg Manager For Virginia League Season

Joe Stanley, a longtime baseball figure from this city and former major leaguer, will manage the Lynchburg club in the Virginia League next season after signing a contract yesterday. He aims to recruit Washington talent and has a varied career with the Washington American League team, Boston, Chicago Nationals, Louisville, New Orleans, and Muskegon, where he last managed.

Joe Stanley Lynchburg Stanley Virginia Washington Boston Chicago Nationals Loutaville

C U Selects Its Relay Team For G U Indoor Games

Catholic University selects Kean Driscoll Nicholson and Rooney to run in the Georgetown indoor carnival against George Washington at Convention Hall. Coach Mulligan announced after trials at the Brookland Arcade. Other local teams field multiple entries as schools vie for the anticlimactic point trophy.

Kean Driscoll Nicholson Rooney Catholic University George Washington Georgetown Convention Hall James Mulligan Brookland Western Washington Central Latta Hopkins-Firth Regiment Baltimore Swain Morgan Tabor Tech Capt Sheehan McNamara

Giants to drop Witter from Newark to Giants

New York February 12 Leo Witter Newark outfielder signed by the Giants has lost his opportunity to become a major leaguer after refusing to sign a contract. He will be turned over to some minor league arrangement.

New York Leo Witter Newark Giants Witter

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