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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
11
Racing entries show a bustling list of horses and breeders with selling races across multiple weights. Notable names include Juarez stars like Satan, Duster, Queen, and Pride of Lismore among others, with remarks on favorites and disqualifications and a late cancellation declaring no racing today at Juarez track due to boundary traffic.
Fischof's horse wins the Prix de aucresson steeplechase of about two miles with Angel Blonde second in the Prix d Ouverture. Thomas P Thornes Coppee placed second. The New Orleans Club at Colon l arrives. Southern League sub champions arrive for first game amid Isthmian club interest in the venues.
Georgetown edged NYU 20 to 3 at the Arcade in a hard fought game. Guard work and relentless defense kept scoring low as both teams battled until late. Schleseer, Heiskell, Waldron, and Whelan starred for Georgetown while Moore and Weber led NYU in a contest marked by fatigue as the visitors faded late.
A Washington Post summary notes a rift in the American League as club owners refuse to ratify the revised national agreement. Johnson is named league representative. interleague waivers on drafted and purchased players spark objections. Expansion talk and scheduling moves, including a potential Washington meeting, are discussed with no trades finalized.
Carroll Institute defeated the Cardinal team last night at Anandria Hall to decide the league title. The Regulars secured the championship with a decisive margin, leaving the Cardimals and Carrolls unable to overtake them with remaining games.
Georgetown relay members dispute Boston coverage of the Holy Cross race. Chapman, a former Fordham sprinter, is accused of misrepresenting his performance as the one who closed the gap for Georgetown. He ran a leg in Baltimore as part of the relay and in the half mile, aiming to rebound for an indoor distance record.
The National League adopted the national agreement at its annual meeting led by Chairman August Herrmann, pledging to enforce provisions and sanction violations. Brooklyn President Wilbert (Ebbets) announced unanimous support and outlined penalties for breaches, while talks of actions against gambling and a noted three year contract for Charlie Herzog were reported.
Newport News officials and supporters protested a National Board of Arbitration decision denying a franchise, while old tensions lingered from prior agreements. Horwitz of Newport News blasted moguls as Roanoke was granted a franchise, with delegates from Newport News and Suffull criticizing the process. The league plans a Richmond meeting in March to set the season schedule.
South Bend bout sees Padie Murphy from Boston edge Parkes McParland in a hard fought ten round belt fight. Murphy could have dominated early rounds with more aggression, landing solid punches but lacking decisive damage. McParland answered with on target blows late, keeping the contest close and competitive.
A lengthy session of the United Stars Baseball League opened with clubs from Cleveland Philadelphia Portland and other cities. scores reached 876 and 866 in matches as leaders discussed a rigid schedule and potential franchise moves. Notable figures Teague Witman and several managers were present as teams debated dates.
A fast paced ten round contest at the National Sporting Club sees Louis de Ponthieu of France challenged by England’s Billy Marchant who wins on points. Marchant weighed 1311-32 pounds while De Ponthieu tipped the scales at 1311-32. A double bill at the YMC gym features Memorial vs Regulars basketball at 8 and Ingram nine versus Association indoor baseball at 9.
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