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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
11
High school baseball adopts a ten game series this season opening Friday April 20 after a faculty committee decision marred by field shortages. Games run Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays two weeks after opening with a third week featuring track events May 12 and a final game slated for May both adjusted for weather and scheduling.
Gonzaga High School defeated Friends School 31 to 25 in the former’s gymnasium. Gonzaga led early, then stretched the margin as Friends closed to within two late, with key scorers Paellone Duffy and Tans contributing. Substitutions and foul counts noted. game lasted 20 minutes.
Georgetown Freshmen beat Eastern High School 16 to 7 at Ryan Gymnasium yesterday afternoon. Eastern's only regular Thomas was heavily guarded as the freshmen passed well. Scoring: Thomas 2, Sullivan 3, Hoss, Pees, Cody 2, Coone. fouls: Thomas 2 of 5, Welch 1 of 2. Referee Mr O'Reilly Brown. 15 minute halves.
Coaches from local colleges and high schools in the South Atlantic A A U L conference plan a meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the Munsey building to discuss potential changes in handicapping methods for track and field events.
Catholic University edged George Washington 31 to 22 at Carroll Institute, grabbing an early 19 to 10 lead and stifling the Hatchets with strong defense. Harmon poured in 12 baskets and Greer anchored the guard position as Luce and O’Brien led a balanced Brooklander effort. Charles A. Bender, the pitcher, was held without bail after a fatal auto incident, with later habeas corpus sought and bail granted pending coroner action.
Chicago report says Jess Willard would accept a no decision heavyweight title bout if given seven eighths of the world and two first mortgages on the moon plus a $50,000 guarantee, 25 percent of gate receipts over 166000, and control of movie rights. New York item notes Tom Gibbong, Mike Gibbong’s brother, set for March 27 match likely against Knockout Brown.
Results show numerous races for two year olds to six furlongs and beyond. Winners include Reilloc in race one with Shade second and Water Wave third, El Rey taking race two, Brize winning race three, Moscana capturing the Martin Behrman handicap, and Twile winning the Tia Juana handicap. Multiple contenders and times listed for each event.
The Washington Nationals plan to use four left handed regulars next year including Clyde Milas Elmer Smith Sam Rice and Joe Leonard with Joe Judge possibly at first base If Smith can hit left handed pitchers he could be a regular in the outfield Griffith studied their performance against southpaws and found Smith batted .284 against left handed pitching Rice .299 Leonard .271 Smith .249 and Milan .273 The article notes eight of the nine AL batters who hit over .800 last year faced many left handers and cites Speaker Cobb and others in the count Grif fith intends to give left handed hitters more exposure to left handed pitching in Augusta awaiting Walter Johnsons arrival while mentioning Bert Gallia and a possible second party accompanying him. Western High plays St Alban's on their court at 3 30 this afternoon.
A dense list of race entries with horse names, weights and owners across eight events at Pontefract and Belmont. Weather is clear and tracks are good.
Bucknell bucked by Georgetown in a 21 to 13 floor shot assault. Bucknell relied on long passes while Georgetown pressed on defense and closed the first half 17 to 11 before romping in the final period. Garner, McNulty, Boyles, and Fees led scoring with multiple field goals and free throws as referee J. Colliflower ran 20 minute halves.
Chicago February 19 Twenty four members of the Chicago Nationals reported to Manager Fred Mitchell. The group will depart for Pasadena California on the training trip tomorrow night. Pitcher Vaughn, once thought a holdout, will ride the special train from Kansas City. The contract of Leland Benton, former University of Michigan catcher, was received.
Boston reports five contracts received today filling most Braves and Red Sox rosters. John Carlisle Smith and Ed Reulbach sent in deals for the Braves, leaving Rabbit Maranville as the missing infielders. Red Sox sign Olaf Henriksen Albert Tyson and Fred Wilder to extend the roster.
In New York on February 19, rival claims for Al MecCoy’s services clashed at a boxing commission hearing. Commissioners Wenell and Franey disagreed over a binding contract with Broadway Sporting Club for MecCoy to face Tes Darcy. A third vote is planned with Commissioner Dwyer present to issue a final ruling.
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