University of Pennsylvania adopts freshman athletic ban
The athletics committee at the University of Pennsylvania adopts a new code forbidding freshmen from competing in intercollegiate athletics until after one academic year of work. The rule aims to curb improper athletic eligibility and is the only county university pursuing such a provision.
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Yate
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University Committee On
Pennsylvanian Baseball Schedule Features Two Dates for Georgetown and Virginia
University of Pennsylvania announces a two date slate for Georgetown and Virginia with games listed at Franklin Field and Charlottesville. The note also includes other April and May matches against Richmond, Yale, Gettysburg, Princeton, Harvard, Columbia, Rutgers, Lafayette, and Brown among others. Harvard reports 400-plus track athletes training with new recruits and field-event coaching changes as candidates prepare on Soldiers Field.
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Virginia
Washington Post
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Joseph Miench
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Long Shot in the Mud Dominates at Fair Grounds
New Orleans February 14 heavy track trimmed fields and favored Baleshed and Van Ness as clear winners. Beechwood shared favoritism with Flavigny. six races featured tight finishes with odds listed, including Van Ness winning the fifth race over Lady Navarre and Collector Jessup, while Beechwood edged Chauncey Olcott in the sixth.
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van Ness
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the Ram
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Thoroughbred Race Meeting Brings Wide Field of Runners
A crowded program at New Orleans Fair Grounds features races with multiple entries. Horses like Good Luck Embarrassment Chorley Vina and Mine compete across seven notable sprints and longer events. Odds are shown with prices including 8 to 5 and 7 to 1, while contenders such as Ches, Chancellor Walworth, Elamitege, and Sunmark headline the card alongside a long list of horses, jockeys, and venues.
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Steeplechase Declared Off at City Park New Orleans
City Park steeplechase postponed due to muddy track with favorites Fonsoluca Rockaway and Bertha E. winning notable races. Bluedele suffered fatal heart in first race. Races spanned distances from half mile to seven furlongs with multiple runners and times recorded.
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Deutschland Never Caught In St Valentine Handicap At Oakland
Germany bred gelding Deutschland won the $1000 St Valentine Handicap at Oakland, with Bannock Belle finishing second in a spectacular stretch run on a rainy track. Invictus, at 15 to 1, ridden well by a top jockey, took the third event in a hard drive.
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Muskoday Wins Handicap at Ascot Amid Rainy Slop
Muskoday defeated a strong field to claim the midweek free handicap for the third successive time at Ascot. Four favorites won as weather worsened with rain and a sloppy track. Brigand led early in the one mile race, with Retado 16 to 1 and Pxapo taking second and third. Other runners included Bill Curtis Miss May Howdish Pa eluca Hervath Halley and Walnut Hill. In the half mile race Alleron led early but faded.
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Dates for Americans Athletics Will Open Here
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports on the spring meeting of the American and National Leagues. The American League schedules show more clashes with the NL than last year, with openings in April for the East and May for the West. The New York Americans retain key home dates including Memorial Day and Labor Day while Cleveland enjoys all holidays at home. rule changes focus on foul ball rulings and groundskeeping responsibilities.
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Thoroughbred Race Card with Distances and Odds
The listing shows horses Life ill Sais 108 George P. and McNear 104 each Hewolt 102 The Goldfinder 9% won Talmer and La Torteza 87 each Sixth rate-Puturity course Macumber 106 Da- Tums 103 Ambitious and Montazus 1M each Sandstorm 10% My Choice 99 Mancia Mabel 98 Avtara 9b Jack Hennessy and Minna Baker 9 each.
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McNear
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My Choice
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Minna Baker
OBrien Aims To Fight Jeffries In Future Ring Return
Toledo Ohio February 14 Jack OBrien world middleweight champion says he has not challenged Jim Jeffries but would meet him if he returns to the ring He emphasizes his milling system over sheer muscle and notes if he defeats Tommy Ryan he would then face Marvin Hart, preferring Jeffries if he comes out of retirement before Hart.
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Jack O’brien
Tommy Ryan
O’brien
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O'Brien
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Harness Rages Changes Adopted by National Trotters Association
National Trotting Association, in its twenty third biannual congress at New York on February 14, enacted sweeping rule changes for the coming season. About 250 members attended. Reforms include bans on watch use during races, licensing requirements for drivers, regional circuit boards, enlarged purse entry thresholds, and penalties for rule breaches. Officers elected include P P Johnston as president and M G Buckley and N T Smith as first and second vice presidents. District boards named for Central Western and Pacific regions. Also noted: University of Wisconsin rider Kraenzlein resigns as track coach amid budget curtailment orders.
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National Trotting Association
Mable
P. P Johnston
Lexington
Morgan G. Buckley
Hartford
John C West
Canton
St Johns College announces expansive schedule for baseball
Annapolis Md February 11 Manager F B Leslie Gosnell has completed St Johns College baseball schedule for the coming season. It is the most extensive the institution has attempted with a March 30 opener against Penn State at Annapolis and new opponent West Virginia. The frame lists March 30 Penn State April 5 West Virginia and numerous Virginia and North Carolina foes through May 28 Georgetown and Navy also appear on the slate.
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Washington to open season with fourteen Saturdays and one holiday
The American League schedule favors Washington with extensive home dates and a major opening series on Saturday April 14 against Connie Mack’s Athletics. The plan foresees a Philadelphia trip, then a return home to host Boston on April 20 for four games, with New York and Detroit tours interwoven as the season progresses.
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Wrestling Match Adds Burlingame Link at Concordia Hall
A wrestling program for tomorrow in Concordia Hall includes George Burlingame versus Shad Link of Baltimore with Link agreeing to throw his foe twice in an hour or lose. Main bout features Joe Grant of this city against Joe Ruseka of Baltimore, Grant returning after a year. Two other preliminaries arranged, plus next Sunday's Post will publish a portrait of Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, nee Roosevelt.
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Nationals Schedule Outline for Washington and Western Clubs
The article details the Nationals Eastern and Western schedule through June and July, with games in Philadelphia Boston New York Detroit Chicago Louis Cleveland St Louis and endings with a home series versus the Athletics in Philadelphia and the Highlanders. Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day appearances are noted along with a concluding stretch in Philadelphia on Sagarda October 8.
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Six Old Dominion Cities to Contest Virginia State League Title
The Virginia State Baseball league announces the contending cities Richmond Danville Lynchburg Roanoke Norfolk and Newport News for the season. Umpires named are Norman Dangolph Bethel Ohio William Hoffier Perth Amboy and Harry Mace Washington. E N Gregory is secretary treasurer of the league.
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Bethel Ohio
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Harry Mace
Washington
E. N Gregory
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Central High Baseball Squad Faces Steady Rebuild
Central High's season opening practice introduces a largely veteranless squad with only three holdovers from last year's strong team. Captain to be named. Donald Wells at first base. Hampton at second. pitching duties spread among Asquith, Evang, and others as manager Mehnen reshapes the roster for upcoming games against George Washington Prep and Mary land Agricultural College.
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