Darcy Signs to Fight Gibbons For Half of Purse
New York Feb 14 Darcy an Australian middleweight agreed to fight Mike Gibbons in Milwaukee on April 10 for a purse of 70000 with both boxers sharing equally two thirds of moving picture rights. They weigh in at 160 pounds for ten rounds staged by Frank Mulkern. If Darcy is knocked out by Al McCoy in the March 5 city bout the Gibbons match is off.
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New York
Les Darcy
Artiles
Mike Chbbona
Br Paul
Milwaukee
Frank Mulkern
Darcy
al McCoy
Gibbons Bhall
Jimmy Clabby
Australia
Winter clothing prices rise for Society Brand and Aristocratic lines
Prices for suits and overcoats will increase next winter, with quotes already provided. The notice claims final reductions of the season on Society Brand and Aristocratic clothes, starting at 15.75 dollars.
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V. R.—Society Brand
Artsa—tocratic
Reach Tennis Semifinals In National Indoor Championship
New York February 14 Four players reached the semifinals in the national indoor tennis championship after today’s quarterfinal results. Voshell beat Gallon 4 6 6 4 Chambers defeated Gren 4 3 4 2 Mun Jr former Yale captain beat MacAlister 6 2 6 8 6 2 Salm defeated Ackerland 6 2 6 8 6 2
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New York
H. Voshell
Kings County
T. C
WJ. Gallon
West Side
Charles Chambers
G &. Gren
Seventh Regiment
A H. Mun, Jr
Yale
West Side T. C
R. Tt. MacAlister
Baltimore
Otto Salm
Austria
M. T. Ackerland
Retains Wright as coach for Penn crew team
Philadelphia Feb 14 Joe Wright signed a three year contract as crew coach of the University of Pennsylvania Wright came from Toronto Canada and had coached at Pennsylvania for several years without pay prior to the deal His contract salary was not disclosed
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Philadelphia
Joe Wright
University of Pennsylvania
Wright
Toronto
Canada
Pennsylvania
Intercity Race Attracts Interest At Johns Hopkins Meet
Baltimore observers report strong interest in the 3 mile run at the Johns Hopkins Fifth Regiment meet set for February 24. The event will feature a clash between West Park Club of Baltimore and Carroll Institute of Washington, a rivalry long noted as the meet’s climax.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Fifth Regiment
West Park Club
Carroll Institute
Washington
G W Girls Team Beaten in Cambridge Basketball Game
Washington girls lost to Sargent School 31 to 21 in Cambridge. Notable players include Carling Miller Graham Lewis Seibold and Ray for Sargent with multiple floor and foul goals. Substitutions listed for both teams and scoring totals noted. Georgetown Junior Preps edged Western High School reserves 41 to something in Ryan gym. Weaver Coyne lead with seven and six points respectively.
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Cambridge
Mass
George
Georgetown
Western High School
Ryan Gymnasium
Coyne
Jane Weaver
Tatty
Donahue
O'Byrne
Robertson
Dolan
Bertoni
G'Byrne
Cook
Weaver
Bartoni
Chipman
Kurt
Howell
Braley
Burt
Dally
Brese
Johnson Misquotes Cast Shadow Over Henry Johnson Controversy
New York, Feb 14 Han Johnson president of the American League denied threats to drive catcher John Henry of the Washington Club from baseball over his associations with a fraternity. He said an interview attributed to him was not of his making and that Henry's future rests with Washington club. He offered support to the club if it fears any conspiracy.
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New York
Han Johnson
John Henry
Washington Club
Johnson
Henry
Washington
Hmit
Increase Polo Handicaps Adopted by Polo Association
New York reports the Polo Association has raised five leading American players from nine to ten goals to align with the British handicapping system. The players are Harry Payne Whitney J M Waterbury Jr Lawrence Waterbury Foxhall P Keana and Deverell Milburn. The national championship tourney for senior junior and open titles will be at Point Judith from July 16 to August 15.
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New York
Polo Association
Point Judith
GW Five Weakened for Tonight's Game
George Washington's basketball team faces Temple University tonight at the M C A court for a rematch after a 40 to 27 loss earlier this season. Key players out include Hillis Kebler and other injuries. Almon Harmon will start at forward with Patterson at center. Temple's lineup features Neff Weller Geigelman Smith and Scarry likely to start. Staunton Military Academy beat Staunton College 24 to 22 in a fast game at Staunton. Cravat h signs with Phillies for 1917 season.
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George Washington
Temple University
Quint
Philadelphians
Hatchetties
Temple
Gallaudet
Hillis
Kebler
University
Giblin
Ellison
Almon
Harmon
Patterson
Greesbeck
McMahon
Neff
Weller
Geigelman
Smith
Staunton
Trinity College
North Carolina
Staunton Military Academy
Oaklawn stakes and handicap racing card details
A dense listing of races at Oaklawn and neighboring tracks detailing entries, weights, and conditions across six races. Entries include horses such as Panzareta, Robert Bradley, Radiant Flower, and Marble Head with weights from 86 to 132, various distances from 5 to 14 miles, and conditions like claiming and selling. Weather noted as cloudy with a slow track in places.
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New Orleans
Henry R
Ornery
Mildred Buretta
yBombaat
W. D. Bernrdt
J- Falbett
Cash
Hx-Sterl
Pas de Chance
Supernal
Albert Temple
Moscowa
Cliff Field
Billie Haker
Said Rock
Menio Park
Fair Orient
Transport
Brian Boru
Fairly
Panzareta
J. J. Murdock
Robert Bradley
Fathom
Karthage
Margaret N
Jack O'Dowd
Wiseman
Eellex Park
Ophelia W
Wealt Cake
Lord Fitsherbert
Mirza
Hhyme
Sister Riley
Abe Blartin
Dace WI
Ofer
Doc Melis
Test
Lockland
Ball Band
Pecos
Capt
Frederick
Tatiana
Tiger Jim
Lola
Edith Olga
Peeumont
Divan
Narnoc
J. K
Brown Baby
Hattie Burton
Smuhrking
Paulson
Doctor Zab
Mise Primity
Silver Bill
Jim
Snreget
Wolro and Adams
Marble Head
Barette
Capt. Elliott
Old Charter
Lyndora
Ethan Allen
Flute
Star Bird
Thomas Hare
Shadrach
Lord Wells
Droms
Auburn
Nigadoo
No Strike as Players Free From Pledges
New York Feb 14 There will be no strike of baseball players this year after President David L Fultz of the Baseball Players Fraternity announced a plan to release players from lodges if owners agree not to discriminate against fraternity members. Managers McGraw Tener and Johnson weighed assurances, NL protected by 1917 contracts, schedules set, no training camp before Feb 25, Charley Mullen sold to Toledo.
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New York
David L. Fults
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
McGraw
New York Nationals
Fultz
Tener
National League
Johnson
Herrmann
National Commission
National League Board of Directors
New York American League
Charley Mullen
Toledo
Racing results from Pimlico track heavy with odds and times
Multiple races listed with winners such as Petelus in the first race and Dan in the second. Details include post positions, odds, time and who also ran, with additional results across seven races featuring claiming and selling events for different age groups and distances.
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Stelelits
McTaggart
Petelus
Cramp
Mollie Maguire
Iyke
Thomas Galloway
Louis de Cognets
Perseus
Chad Buford
Hester Smith
Burbank
Buze Around
Luke
Hope
Crump
Petlar
Beandal
Col. McNab
Claus A
Rey Oakalec
Obert
Hanover
Camp
Hendren
Opportunity
Hoag
If Rock
Candle
McDermott
David Craig
Woodstone
Jemalo
Carroll
Hudaf ™ Brother
Thusay Wuzzy
Murphy
Marcus
Bobby B
Verena
Tootsie
RAGE
Ward
Billie Baker
Wedaggard
Transport
Louder
Tive
Bulger
Knight
Mrs. Me
Dominick
Chariie McGee
Taplin
Little Wonder
Southern Star
Penance
Ciaribel
Offertory
Toison
Water Lee
Royal Meteor
Frontier
Unity
Wizard
Pease White
Bob Blossom
Collins
Cantera
Dreyer
Abel Martin
Devonshire
Dolly
Peg
Malik
Nelting
Borax
Ball
Welwa
York- Fille
Lacfile
Harold
Law Jen
Arcene
James Oakiey
Borie
Ruth Strickland
Wake
Biot
Carrot
Marshall ‘Tilghmann
Trois
Sis Mallory
Motesworth
Star Rose
Lofty Haywood
Clara Jamen
Jack Harrison
Crispie
Marie ‘Coghill
van Horm
Bel
Martie A
Tims
Helen ‘Thompson
Dore
Otto
Peter Atutwart
Labelle Brocade
Welles
Tom Chapman
Molesworth
Sterling
Zim
Adelaide
Gray
San Bernito
Warren
Crankie
Troise
Joe Galtens
Bob
Oklahoma
Tris
Esther Graham
Bogert
Bloom
Artrick
Ae Bae
Inde Ee
Point Trophy Battle Draws Georgetown Meet at Convention Hall
Georgetown hosts a major indoor meet at Convention Hall on Saturday with Lehigh anchored by P C McGrath facing host Georgetown. McGrath also stars for Boston A A four, which beat New York A C in Gotham. The trophy battle features Johns Hopkins Maryland State College and others in a close race with 54 points up for grabs across the 50 440 880 mile hop step jump and pole vault.
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Georgetown
Convention Hall
P. C. McGrath
Lehigh
McGrath
Boston A. A
New York A. C
Gotham
Caldwell
Rose
Mahoney
Boston
Reilly
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Maryland State College
Washington and Lee
W. Mulligan
Mike” Thompson
Devlin
Sporting Goods
James Capacity
Spalding
Gallaudet Defeats Temple 88 to 33 at Kendall Green
Gallaudet overwhelmed Temple University 88 to 33 in a Kendall Green basketball game yesterday. Arthur Wenger led with six field goals and four foul baskets, while Temple relied on individual efforts from Geeselman and Smith as the hosts built a 26–0 run early and held a 24–15 halftime edge.
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Gallaudet
Temple University
Philadelphia
Kendall Green
Temple Towers
Arthur Wenger
Temple
Geaselman
Smith
R. Wenger
Nir
Bchone
Igneh
Wilson
Lynch
Scarry
Hedelt
Otte
Weller
H. Wenger
Schowe
A. Wenger
Willman
Nett
tWetlee
Geeselman
Peach
A. Wiere
Weiler
Mr.Gollidewer
Cavanaugh Resigns as Dartmouth Coach
Frank W. Cavanaugh resigns after six seasons as Dartmouth football coach. His contract had one year left, and he indicated he would coach Holy Cross at Worcester if his resignation is accepted.
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Hanover
N. H
Neb
Frank W. Cavanaugh
Dartmouth
Cavanaugh
Holy Cross
Worcester
Mang
Olin and Turner Win at Lyceum Theater
John Olin, a leading heavyweight wrestler, defeated Herman Lundin in a feature at the Lyceum Theater last night. Olin won his first fall in sixteen minutes with a scissors and arm lock, and the second in nine with a l actasora and cross body lock. Joe Turner beat Jack Jordan of Chicago in straight falls in a middleweight bout lasting 44 minutes for the first fall and 12 minutes for the second, both by crotch holds. Referee was P. F. O’Connor.
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John Olin
Herman Lundin
Lyceum Theater
Olin
Lundin
Dr. B. F. Roller
Joe Turner
Jack Jordan
Chicago
P. F. O’connor
Baltimore Polytechnic To Represent Acheon At Georgetown Meet
Baltimore Polytechnic selects athletes for the Georgetown meet in Washington on Saturday night. Senior relay includes Weeden Callahan Pfister and Sullivan. 120-pound relay features Thompson Kelley Levene Urner Thorn. 11-year-old relay lists Sullivan Paster Callahan Thompenon. Scholastic relay includes Sullivan Neteran Callahan and Paster. 440-yard scholastic run features Weeden Brown Hartzell and Callahan.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Polytechnic
Acheon
Georgetown
Washington
Weeden
Callahan
Pfister
Sullivan
Thompson
Kelley
Levene
Urner
Thorn
Paster
Navy yard bowlers plan dance at old Masonic Temple
Goddard Fatterson Coruch Demar Wheeler Sweeney and Frydell, all navy yard workers on the night shift and Midnight Crew duckpin team, have arranged a dance for tomorrow night at the old Masonic Temple. Westover Athletic Club holds a Carroll Institute hall dance tonight at 8 45. Funds from the dance will back a Westovers baseball team this season.
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Goddard
Fatterson
Coruch
Demar
Wheeler
Sweeney
Frydell
Navy Yarden
Duckpin
Old Masonic Temple
Westover Athletic Club
Carroll Institute Hall
Westovers
George Washington Prep for Big Indoor Relays
George Washington University plans three major relays at its indoor meet on March 2 in Convention Hall. The program closes with a four team relay against the Carlisle Indiana. A triangular meet with Penn State Virginia and Maryland State is anticipated as highly competitive. Lehigh and Lafayette will meet for the first time in this city. GW’s relay lineup includes Capt Harsch Scott Johnson and James with Brody securing the fourth spot after last night’s YMCA trial.
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George Washington
Convention Hall
Carlisle Indiana
Penn Stare
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Lehigh
Lafayette
Catholic University
Harsch
Scott
Johnson
James
Brody
Y. M C
Carpentier Reported Killed On French Front
Georges Carpentier, famed boxer, was killed by a shell burst on the French front about three weeks ago. Luman Beckett, an English private on furlough in New Britain, said he heard the news before leaving the trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Conn
Georges Carpentier
Luman Beckett
Beckett
Carpentier
Watch saves Davenport in Tex hospital shooting
Cureo Texas February 14 Davenport Browns pitcher Dave Davenport remains in hospital with a flesh wound from a rifle accident. Doctors say his pitching will not be affected. The bullet's path was deflected by a valuable gold watch that stopped the force of the shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureo
Tex
Dave Davenport
Browns
Davenport
National League umpires named for next season
National League announces the list for the upcoming season naming Henry O Day, William Klemm, Charles Rigler, Robert Emalie, William Byron, Ernest Quigley, Al Orth, Peter Harrison and William Branafield. Kitty Bransfield will replace former Brooklyn pitcher Mal Eason as first baseman.
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New York
Henry O'Day
William Klemm
Charles Rigler
Robert Emalie
Willam Byron
Ernest Quigley
al Orth
Peter Harrison
Willam Branafield
Kitty Bransfield
Will
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