New Motorboat Mark Aims at Open Displacement World Record
Miami regatta opens tomorrow with morning and afternoon trials for open displacement motorboats and seaplanes. AO Duckwell enters a bottom open displacement boat that has unofficially beaten the world record. The event is under the American Powerboat Association with official records to be kept.
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Bucksack
Indianapolis
Ower
Earness
Duckwell
Rewatta
Wilecords
Reach Semifinals on Pinehurst Links in Women’s Tournament
The first round of the St Valentine tournament for women at Pinehurst produced four survivors for tomorrow’s semifinals: Dorothy Campbell Hurd, Altsseanor Thandier, Mrs J D Whapman, and Mrs F Y Keating, all winning by wide margins. Tomorrow’s semis pair Bers Hurd against Miss Chandler, both expected to feature a close match amid high anticipation. Also noted: New York, Feb 13, reports Sanborn’s status as Chicago Baseball Writers Association president being considered for National Commission chairmanship.
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St Valentine
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Altsseanor Thandier
J D Whapman
F Y Keating
Bers Hurd
Miss Chandler
New York
Sanborn
Nicago
Baseball Writers’ Association
National Commission
Nationals Spring Exhibition Schedule Expanded
The Nationals plan a seven game set against the Giants and two games with the Phillies in Charlotte on April 11 and 13, plus possible games in Augusta and Newport News. The slate includes April 19 and 20 in their south trips, with interleague tests to sharpen readiness. Jank Schulte retires from the majors, a blow to fans, as Frank Schulte is praised for his long career and professionalism. Rugby is evaluated as a substitute for American football.
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Giants
Philes
Charlotte
N. C
Bill Fowler
Augusta
Phillies
Baseball and rugby notes mix in late 1910s style sports column
The column highlights Jake Daubert's legal action against the Dodgers, Cadore's return from overseas service, Lavan's navy appointment, Yale possibly meeting the Giants at the Polo Grounds, and implied Cuban exhibition plans. It notes waiver activity, potential Dodgers Pirates Braves deals, Mack’s contract signings, and Stanford’s rugby shift back toward American football while keeping rugby as a minor sport.
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Dodgery
Cincinnati
Leon Cadore
Brooklyn
Johnny Lavan
Uncle Sam
Navy
Yale
Giants
Polo Grounds
Collegians
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Jim McAvoy
Blue Ridge
Joe Oeschgern Whitly
Clark Griffith
Hanier
Harry Harper
California
Pacific Coast
Stanford University
Wilbur
Stanford
University of California
Training Start Dates Of Major Leagues Scrutinized
New York Feb 13 John Heydler president of the National League affirmed that Boston should begin training March 19 instead of March 33 to align with opening games. Brooklyn and Boston open April 19 four days before the season, prompting a change in policy. The NL will honor the national agreement though negotiations with minors follow its terms. Also discussed was selecting a new national commission chairman with AL leaders Ruppert and Johnson awaiting committee action.
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John Herghter
National League
George W. Grant
Boston Nationals
Boston
Brooklyn
Heydler
National Association
August Herrmann
National Commission
B. B. Johnson
American League
Jacob Ruppert
New York Americans
Johnson
Boxing News Sparks Big Bouts and Bets Across Ocean
The note lists Dempsey already beating Willard and discusses promoters profits amid lax California boxing laws. Lynch aims prize money in London on March 31 against Wide. McGoorty remains active in London rings. Rickard plans insured bets for Willard Dempsey and Kearns. Coefforth eyes earnings from Bennyl Leonard and Willie Ritchie in San Francisco this month.
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Yack Dempsey
Jens Willard
Jack Kearns
California
Paih
Jos Lynch Willl
Jimmy Wide
London
Eddie McGoorty
Tex Rickard
Willard
Dempsey
Jim Coefforth
Bennyl Leonard
Willie Ritchie
San Francisco
Col Stanley Plummer Dies in Atlantic City
Col Stanley Plummer former civil service bureau official in Washington and four year postmaster of the United States Senate began in 1883 died today in Atlantic City New Jersey His home was Dexter Maine and he attended the Republican national convention in 1896.
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Stanley Plummer
Civil Service Bureau
Washington
United States Senate
Atlantic City
N. J
Schulte to Pilot Binghamton Club
Frank Schulte, veteran Cubs star, will manage the Binghamton club of the International League after Washington owner Clark Griffith agreed to his unconditional release. The 36 year old outfielder posted a .288 batting mark last season and is viewed as a strong managerial candidate with backing from George F. Johnson, Binghamton owner and lifelong friend.
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Bimghamton
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Toronto
Keim
Sam Rice
Mike Menosky
Washington Pilot
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Jeaders
Winters Awarded to Giants by N C Winters
New York reports the National League club was informed that pitcher Jesse Winters, now an army lieutenant, remains property of the Giants. He was in Marin Texas last spring, released to Kansas City, drafted into the army in June, with earlier movements under an optional agreement. Other brief items note Loomis preparing for Millrose Games, a Recreation Basketball League result, Staunton Military Academy win, Yale and Princeton hockey in Brooklyn, and crews advancing for the season.
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Loftus and Luke Denied License to Ride in 1919
New York February 13 The Jockey Club denied license applications for top riders John Loftus and Lawrence Lyke at its monthly meeting, while approving several race meets across Maryland and Pimlico for 1919. Contracts noted for Loftus with Samuel D. Riddle and Lyke with Samuel C. Hildreth.
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Buford Leads Narrow Field At New Orleans Falls Favorite Day
New Orleans February 13 Buford son of Ballot and Ollie Belle won the feature race at the Fair Grounds placing ahead of Sands of Pleasure and Kate Bright in a small field. Favorites struggled with Blackie Dan the lone winner among favorites. Burke rode Irregular and Semper Stalwart to front positions in a busy program at the track with multiple races listed and results noted.
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Gossip of the Track at Benning Stables and Whitneys
Jockey Phil Musgrave returns after a layoff to assist W P Burch with his stable including Pride of India seeking a license this season. Albert Simons trains promising 2-year-olds for Harry Payne Whitney at Benning, with a black colt showing strong trials. G C Winfrey to train Beach stables with eighteen horses including Sunny Slope Flags and Wyndover. Pastoral Swann emerges as a promising 3-year-old to win on next start. A Whitney brother to Flags stands among 2-year-olds at Benning. If Preakness and Pimlico Oaks winners do not emerge from Benning’s large stable, trainers may be disappointed. Lewis Garth arrives at Benning with Parr and Woods Stockton horses. Benning track improves, grand stand being dismantled for memory.
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Benning
Harry Payne Whitney
Sretunda
G. C. Winfrey
Beach Stables
R. F. Carman
Winfrey
Sunny Slope
Flags
Wyndover
Pastoral Swann
Beach
Whitney
Lewis Garth
William Garth
Woods Stockton
Bed Dedication By District Congress Of Mothers
The District Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers Association will dedicate a bed endowed by the congress to the Gospel Mission at northwest street tomorrow at 2 p.m. The Fordham squad is out. Tess and Mrs H E will speak. A child welfare room is to be opened at Webster School to sew garments from discarded clothing, open daily except weekends. Prof Abbott urges Yale crews to consider sending a team to the Henley regatta in England this year.
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War Worker Held On Bigamy Charge
Franklin Morris, a Detroit and New York business man, indicted by the grand jury on a bigamy charge. He married Adah M. Leavens of Detroit on April 12, 1899 and later wed Miss Aline P. Webb in December. Webb says Morris deceived his first wife and indicated he was married to both. Additional indictments include robbery and housebreaking with larceny, and assaults.
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Aline P. Webb
War Rak Insurance Bureau
Lewinsburg
N.C
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Rex
John H. Jeffries
Webb
Morrie
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Mike Johnson
Clarence B. Howard
James Jackson
William J Marlow
James Williams
Clarence Howard
Howard Seat
Barnes Payne
Bernice Beasley
Elmer J. . Joslyn
Lieut George R Thompson Cited for Distinguished Service
Secretary Baker announced the Distinguished Service Cross awarded to Lieut George Richard Thompson of the 105th Field Signal Battalion. On September 29, 1918 near Bellicourt France, Thompson and his party were caught in a counter barrage. Despite severe wounds he helped dress his men's wounds and continued establishing an advance communication center until forced to retreat two hours later.
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George Richard Thompson
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France
Central Beats Gonzaga In Narrow High School Tilt
Central High School defeated unbeaten Gonzaga 23 to 21 in a slow paced basketball game. Central led 16 to 8 at halftime and 26 to 4 after three periods before Gonzaga rallied late with a brief spurt. Substitutions included Duffy Carmody for Ford and firepersia for others. scoring featured Dasher Semon Foster Culien Fitzgerald Duffy and Byrne among the scorers.
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Ertxli
Memorial Group Organized to Erect Grant Memorial
New York February 13 Capt Ed ward L Grant Memorial Association formed by local baseball men and writers to honor the late New York National League third baseman killed in World War I. John J McGraw chosen president. Also mentions Intercollegiate Basketball League race and National Junior AAU indoor championships filing entries in Brooklyn with record interest.
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Treut
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American Railways Aid France After War
The piece details American railroad effort in postwar France, constructing 31 miles of lines and delivering 1,400 locomotives and 15,479 freight cars. It notes ships, subs, and ice blocked harbors, plus American workers repairing 41,625 French cars and 1,232 locomotives. Labor friction with French workers is described, with Americans forming independent shops.
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Belgian Focomotives Return From France Prompt Debate
Belgian focomotives to be returned to America after months observing French government controlled railways. They rode in freight cars with horses and beasts sharing straw, comparing French and prewar American management. Observers expect implications for U.S. policy on government ownership of railroads.
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