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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1917

Page

7

Washington Coaches to Meet Over Hopkins A U Handicap Controversy

Washington track officials plan a meeting tomorrow night to decide potential actions after Georgetown Hopkins and others criticized the South Atlantic A A U handicap in a Baltimore meet. The article notes excessive Johns Hopkins allowances and uneven starts in events, with participants from Georgetown George Washington Catholic University Maryland State and area high schools involved.

Washington Johna Hopkins Georgetown Johns Hopkins Hall Strauss Weeks Baltimore Institution Chipman Maryland Stevens Washington Athletic Club Bernhart Hopkins Hough Tech George Washington Catholic University

Signs twirler Albaugh to Lynchburg club

Albaugh a left handed pitcher who played for Alexandria and Rogedalea last summer has been signed by manager Jos Stanley for Lynchburg in the Virginia League. He is described as a strong youngster with speed and rank among Washington amateurs.

Tutcher Morris Pike Albaugh Alexandria Cardinala Rogedalea Jos Stanley Lynchburg Washington

Wisconsin to Have Crews At Wisconsin Regatta Revival

Wisconsin University announces plans to reenter rowing with freshman and varsity crews in 1918 after missing 1917. A Western conference regatta on the Mississippi is anticipated with Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Stanford and Washington in Western races. Pad Vail, famed coach of Baltimore and Toronto Boat Club, to lead the program.

Madison Wig University of Wisconsin Poughkeepsie Hudson Wisconsin Mississippi Minnesota Michigan Stanford Washington Pad Vail Baltimore and Toronto

Epiphany to Entertain Episcopal League Hasketers

Epiphany basketers host the St Andrews quint of the Baltimore Episcopal League in the former's gym tomorrow night with tipoff at eight o'clock. The visiting team and supporters arrive from Baltimore in a special car. Epiphany has a return game planned for early March. After the High School League closes, the Churchmen regain Tabb, Catlin and Schneiger from the champion Techs.

Epiphany Basketers St. Andrewa’ Quint Baltimore Episcopal League

Epiphany Quints Lead Capital City League Finish

Epiphany third team tops the Capital City Basketball League as Pinkney Hartford Athletic Club Epiphany second team Iroquois Sixth Auditors and Westovere also compete. Epiphany seconds dominate Junior Sunday School League with an undefeated record and two games remaining while Keller trails by thrice. In Bowling at Toledo, F Robishaw and O Nitchke of Cleveland set a new state tenpin high of 1341 pins, eclipsing the 1904 Collins Hartung mark and the 1909 Schwong brothers record.

Capital City Basketball League Epiphany Pinkney Hartford Atheltic Club Iroquois Sixth Auditors Westovere Epiphany Seconds Keller Toledo F. Robishaw O. Nitchke Cleveland Collins and Hartung Columbus Schwong Brothers Madison Wis

Big Spring Handicap to Feature Hot Springs Meet

Hot Springs Arkansas February 18 a spring handicap will bring top thoroughbreds to the 30 day race meeting opening March 7 under the Business Men's league. Expected entrants include Leophares Old Rossbud Pan Zareta and other stables with substantial purses of 400 500 and 600 dollars per day and at least six major stakes.

Hot Springs Ark Leophares John Powers Business Men’s League

Turfmen Are in Quandary Over Opening Racing Dates

Turfmen in New York face uncertainty about when and where the metropolitan racing season will start. The Jockey Club has not set dates, with a possibility of early March as the opening. May 19 had been expected, aligning with last year, while hunt meetings hint the regular season could shift to the following week due to United Hunts Racing Association plans.

New York Jockey Club United Hunts Racing Association United Hunts

Back Daylight Plan to Enhance Sports

Sports enthusiasts across the District back a daylight saving bill now before Congress. Endorsements come from John K Tener and other sports leaders plus major civic groups. The plan would add 60 minutes of daily sun during five summer months if enacted.

Senate House Congress John K. Tener National League Ben Johnson The American William Fellows Morgan American Golf Association George Adee National Lawn Tennis Association Wilson American Federation of Labor United States Chamber of ‘Commerce Chambers of Commeres Boards of Trade National Daylight Saving Association

Racing entries and handicaps for six races at Mardi TRB meet

A filled card lists Maiden 2-year-olds in the first race with weights from 81% furlongs and horses such as Man of Honor and Waterwave. Second race is a claiming for year-olds at six furlongs with entries like Dia Byam and Sir Oliver. Multiple claiming and handicap races follow with weights, notable names, and a note that post time Monday into Tuesday will be 8:45 p.m. due to Mardi TRB.

Man of Honor Senaday Rhade Notate Theresa Nowhere Tugs Waterwave Reitloc Ghemung Dia Byam Rhymer Kebe Burbank May Star Blue Dr. Prather Bubble Tax Sir Oliver Rey Supernal Ophelia W Bon Otis Dahlia Gainer the Equsrader Gots Kertha Bond Rock Menlo Park Thanksgiving J. J. Murdock Ri Smiter McAgoo David Craig Traction. Ioz Woodstone Imp. Hendron Amazon Ihe Grundy F. W. Brown Thamond Warsaw Joanma II Dr. Tuck Razgeevan

Detroit Tigers Prepare for Waxahachie Training Camp

Detroit February report says the Detroit Americans will depart March 3 for Waxahachie Texas where 23 players will begin work. Veterans led by Cobb will report early to gear up for a ten game series against the New York Nationals as part of the season’s preparation.

Detroit Detroit Americans Waxahackie Tex Cobb New York Nationals

Racing results from first Rah meet at an unnamed track

Pas sion, ridden by Kreeger, won the first race at five and a half furlongs with Aunt Elsie second and San Jos third. The program lists multiple races with times, odds, and other runners including Laura, Golden Liar, and Athena among numerous entrants and results across six races with varied distances and winners.

Passion Kreeger Aunt Elsie San Jos Ambrose Babs Tatiana Purple and Gold Montcalm Teeto Virginia Laura Tagun Eunice Wakoff Birdman R. Waite Golden Liar Birewing Borer Bey King Stalwart Droft Wingfield Rowan Lord Byron Narciscius Ampere Hiclaber Twee Royals Darkey Tamerlane Tamerlane Also Ran. Yourth Frosty Face Ren Field Geben Ttoe Lynders Tid Luke Zandt Old Charter Dromi Hedge Hose Zing Box Athena Klee Eee R. Watts Sir Welfons Donnie Peas Supreme Winfield Sandel Louise Btone Buteros

Juarez Race Day Results Summary

Six furlongs winner Robert Mantel 8.70 with second Honey Cut and third Alans. Five and one half furlongs saw Sian Bernito win with Beusand second and Uncle Man third. Five furlongs Joe Blair led, Clara James placed, Major Bell among finishers. Five and one half furlongs Old Rosebud won with Kelle Bird second and Mine third. Seven furlongs Lady Innocence won with Pit second and Electric among those racing. One mile Lone Star won with Bogart second and Quiz third.

Robert Mantel Gilmwon Strate Aepairing Alans Mary “Retell Honey Cut Vested Rights Smiling Magate Ren Sian Bernito Warren Heatrel i Molesworth Bivran Dore Minnie Heynolda Beusand Uncle Man Force Helen Thompson Sam Alno Joe Blair White Gibson Clara James Tania Lag Bla Mallory Major Bell Lilly Alec Abow Rosebud Kelle Bird Mealicket Call Shot Lady Innocence Troise Pit Regards Bert L Tom Chappian Electric Utilo Black Sheep Jack Warrison Mien Wells Orbiculation Lone Star Stirling Bogart Bobbins Quiz Queen Apple Upland King Art Bickalee Rai

Nehf Threatens to Quit Over Contract Dispute

Terre Haute Indiana February 18 Arthur Nehf pitcher for the Boston Braves refuses to sign the contract and threatens to quit the game. He is taking a postgraduate course in electrical engineering at Rose Polytechnic Institute. John Hogan won two billiards matches at the Arbitrator pool room defeating Charlies Huntemann 196 to 7 5 and Ambrose Gorman 100 to 0 4.

Terre Haute Ind Arthur Nehf Boston Braves Rose Polytechnic Institute John Hogan Charlies Huntemann Ambrose Gorman

Kendall Greeners to Play Only Ten Games This Season

Kendall Greeners schedule shows ten games for the season with Catholic University two games at Kendall Green and a mix of opponents at Kendall Green or away. The roster changes follow graduation losses from GallauRet and the team plans to recruit spring talent while Captain Marshall and other lettermen shape the lineup.

Kendall Greeners Gallaudet College Catholig University Marsland State Georgetown Kendall Green Charles J. Schmidt GallauRet Hassmussen Kendall Ing Capt. Marshall Battery Catholi University Brookland Catholic University Maryland State Colege College Park Ra l Hill

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