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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1919

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14

Revival of International Rowing And Henley Plans

The Round-Up notes growing talk of revived international rowing with American crews, Harvard Yale and Penn eyeing Henley participation after World War I. Harvard favors a Crimson challenge, Penn recalls past success, and alumni urge sending crews to compete against Cambridge and New York oarsmen. Funding and travel are seen as feasible, with broader hope for postwar peace easing sports exchanges.

Harvard Crimson Fitrip Yale Vansylvania Priauu Stones Pennis Cambridge Newyen England Bear Penn Thames Puch Hartfard Vern Henley Red States West Britain Pew United States Ocean

Scholastic Sports Preview From A L Knapp

Tech and Business clash in scholastic basketball Tuesday with Tech aiming for a securing second place. Gonzaga basketball season ends, base ball at Eastern High begins mid March, and Western leads the Freshman Basketball League. Coach Apple at Tech trains swimmers Sinclair King and Winkler in strong form.

A. L. Knapp Tech Business Gonzeza Johnny Moran Centraliite Eastern High Dutch Held Frank Baxter Gonzaga Basketers Gonzaga Sinclair, King Winikler

Baseball Gratitude and Fates of Whiteman and Dempsey

The article notes the shifting fortunes of baseball figures like Karley Comiskey and Harry Frazee, praising George Whiteman for crucial Red Sox wins and predicting his exit. It also covers John Reisier’s suit against Jack Dempsey over boxing purses, risking court actions that could affect the planned Willard Dempsey fight.

Karley Comiskey White Sox Harry Frazee Red Sox George Whiteman Boston Cuba Whiteman Cubs Wrazee Tex Rickards John Reisier John the Barber Dempsey Cing Hia Reiver Hig Reisier

Harper Signs But Shaw Is Still Coy

Washington heads toward Augusta as Jim Shaw remains a hold-out while Harper, Johnson, Ayers, Yingling and others sign. Griffith expects Shaw to ink soon. Mathewson gets army discharge and may return to the Polo Grounds. Also notes on Sunday baseball push, Bender restored, Croyer Geary Casazza signings, and Newport News seeking an exhibition with the Giants.

J. W. Fitzgerald Jim Shaw Washington Harry Harper Pittsburgher Griffith Jimmy Johnson Harper Ayers Cclub Earl Yingling All Pena Augusta Beaver Hart Shaw Nationals Jim Tne Matty

Dartmouth Adds Cornell Colgate To 1919 Football Schedule

Dartmouth announces two new games for 1919 with Cornell on October 25 and Colgate on November 1, plus a trip to New York for Penn on November 8 and a Brown game in Boston November 16. Five other games are in Hanover, with Princeton absent from the slate.

Hanover N. H Cornell Colgate Princeton Dartmouth New York City University of Pennsylvania Hoston Springfleia ¥. M. Co. A. College Norwich Massachusetts Agricultural College Penn State New York Brown Boston

Yankees Acquire Quinn in Four for One Swap

New York, Feb 20. The New York American League club completed a deal with Vernon of the Pacific Coast League to obtain pitcher Jack Quinn. In exchange, Vernon receives pitchers Joseph Finneren and Samuel Rose and third baseman Vin Beck. A fourth player will be released to Vernon during the training period. The Quinn trade had been delayed by his unsettled status after joining the Chicago Americans before being sold to New York. the national commission recently ruled Quinn to New York.

New York New York American League Baseball Club Desi Vernon Club Jack Quinn Joseph Finneran Samuel Rose jVinn Beck Verpon Quinn Chicago Americans Vernon National Baseball Commission

Baseball Rumors Stir Tomorrow’s Outfield Options

In Washington discussions shift to signing two more outfielders as Bert Shotton’s roster moves unfold. Griffith seeks a promising shortstop, with Ballinger from Newport News eyed. Joe Edson and Walter Johnson trends cited, while McGraw and Connie Mack field varied plans.

Bert Shotton Griffith Ballinger Newport News Washington Jimmy Cooney Red Sox Chase New York Joe Edson Walter Johnson Germany McGraw Cincinnati Connie Mack Athletics al Tearney Mike Martin Augusta Tillie Walker Charley Jamieson Philadelphia

West Virginia racing bill defeated in House vote

Wheeling Feb 26 the state racing bill vetoed by Gov Cornwell and upheld by the senate was defeated in the house of delegates 58 to 18 Delegate Everett Moore Marshall county led the fight for passage and changed his vote after the roll call Others altered votes at the last minute

Wheeling W. Va Cornwell Senate House of Delegates Everett Moore Marshall County

Gossip of the Track by Harry N Price

West Virginia to see a new racing bill in 1921 while Pimlico announces 143000 added money at spring meets No purse below 1900 added. Aqueduct nominations flood in bigger purses rule this season Canada revival underway Buckboard seen at Oriental Park Robinson struggles to get Wioning mounts at Fair Grounds Johren and Sun Briar tipped as top 4 year olds in bid for honors

Harry N, Price West Virginia Pimlico Aqueduct Canada

No Outside Boxing Forbidden at Great Lakes Station

Great Lakes naval training station bans boxing exhibitions and contests away from the station following a Navy order. Chicago ministerial group urged Sagara to bar boxers from appearing before the city council. Exhibition moved from council chamber to Elks Club. Chief Garrity enforces the prohibition.

Chicago Jackies Great Lakes Naval Training Station Daniels Sagara Great Lakers Chicago City Counci Council Chamber Elks Club Garrity

Jones Denies Return to Yale as Coach

Tad Jones, Yale football head coach in 1917, denies being approached to return. Prof. Corwin said Jones was offered again, while Jones advocates secret practice and scouting, arguing it aids esprit de corps though Yale voted to abolish it. He is an official in a Seattle shipbuilding firm.

New Haven Tad Jones Yale Corwin Athletic Council Jones Yale News Seattle

Lipton to Inspect Shamrock IV for America’s Cup

Sir Thomas Lipton announced he would travel to America next week to inspect the Shamrock IV and review the potential defense of the America’s Cup. Yale plans rowing tests against Pennsylvania and Princeton on the Housatonic River with four scheduled college races.

Lipton Shamrock IV London Universal Service Thomas Lipton America Yale Pennsylvania Princeton Housatonic River

Drastic wins muddy New Orleans track feature race

Drastic ridden by Burke surged to victory in the feature at New Orleans on a muddy track. Koh-I-Noor finished second with Sands of Pleasure third, as Burke also rode Kebo in the earlier race. The meeting included multiple races with horses like Thelma B Emm Weller Airnat Brinstane and Fortunes across the card. Weather was clear and the track fast as the intercollegiate League plans a date and site for championships next week.

New Orleans Koh-I-Noor Sands of Pleasure Burke Kebo Sterns Airnat Hobinson Ae Ee Bathside Pauley Lag Fen Molesworth Langon Ir Orenrey Brinstane Key Mar Cxamano Lois Gatherood George Washington Kad Foxy Griff Hildare Boy Speed Ater Paul Connelly Kon-L-Noor Mooney Stanatet Leo Ran Fice Dorsch Honda Snelde Man Lukemae Troxler Wyances Sterr Hebo Biowon Senator Broderick Riolanis Uri Query

Shaw in Training for Millrose A A Games

New York February 26 Charlie Shaw intercollegiate half mile champion is now training and will represent Columbia in the Millrose A A games next week.

New York Charlie Shaw Columbia

Kelly to Lead Rutgers Football Team in 1919

New Brunswick New Jersey February 26 Frank P Kelly former Rutgers halfback was elected captain of the Rutgers eleven for the 1919 season. The vote by the team follows another strong showing in the previous campaign and sets Kelly to steer the squad as captain this year.

New Brunswick N. J Frank P. Kelly Rutgers

Real Estate Transfers in Washington Highlands Area

Real estate transfers show Tariff Land Company to Frances L. Wilson for lot I square 6167. Tribby to John F. Jenkins for part lot 273 square 1267. Elliott to Sarah Magner for lot 42 square 1000. Yates to Morris Tolkinu for lot 30 squares 3118. and other transfers including properties on 2008 G Street NW 4115 Piret Street NW 14th Street NW 13th Street NW 4412 Fourteenth Street NW and more, with $10 consideration each. Public notices list dozens of lot transfers across Northwest and Southeast quadrants, including Meridian, Ingleside, Hillero, and Meritt properties, with multiple square and lot references.

Washington Highlands —Tariff Land Company, Inc Frances L. Wilson Charles John F. Jenkins D Street Sinteenth Henry P. Elliott Sarah Magner Piret Agnee Yates Morris Tolkinu Willem J. Martin Anita M. Rewnee Mnare Meridian i Dian M. Chapman Zhomaa W. Selfer Square Thirteenth Street Ebien BE Adelia C. Collins Ware Ingleside Carl H. Smith Caroline Babe Xabel Tip Te Louis Seventeenth Street American Security and Tront Company William K. Quinter Trnateen Horace H. Wescott Snd 2 ES Strrer Northwear— Wiliam E. H. Merritt To William F. Ham John Newbold Arthur T. Curtin George T. Curtin E Street EB. Gartreit Wiliam BR. Milter Washington Heights Apartment Het Company Ethel and Rutty Whitehaven PTE Jacob— Geeorge N

Nevada Amends Prize Fight Law For 25 Round Contests

Carson City Nev February 20 An amendment to the Nevada prize fight law allowing 25 round boxing contests passed the Senate 18 to 5 The Senate amended the bill to bar a white man from contesting a Negro The measure was approved by the assembly last week and concurrence is expected Governor Boyle may sign the bill Columbia's swimming and wrestling teams travel to Annapolis tomorrow for dual meets.

Carson City Nev Nevada State Senate Senate Boyle

Boxing and sports notes and Auburn 1919 schedule

Boxers trade barbed barbs and future match rumors including Carl Morris, Pete Herman, Joe Lynch, Mike O Dowd, Young Chaney, Johnny Kishbare, Frankie Burns and Jack Dempsey with plans for a court martial dent fears and a possible Willard bout. Auburn announces football schedule for 1919 with Birmingham Mercer Clemson Vanderbilt UGA Spring Hill Mississippi A and M and Georgia Tech games.

Carl Morris Pete Herman Chaney Johnny Kishbare Frankie Burns Peerless Athletic Club Baltimore Jack Dempsey Willard New York Auburn Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute Beware Collegee Birmingham Mercer Mercer University Clemson College Compte Vanderbilt University Noshville University of Georgia At Columbus Spring Hill College Mobile Mississippi A Georgia Tech Atlanta

Young Richards Too Much for Kumagas in Indoor Final

In Philadelphia on February 20 Vincent Richards defeated Kumagas 4 6 6 4 to win the middle States indoor tennis tournament. Richards earned a semifinal meeting with Wallace Johnston as Kashio fell to William T. Tilden. Fred Alexander advanced by beating Craig Biddle. Wesleyan football unveils a seven game 1913 schedule with an opening clash at Worcester on October 4.

Philadelphia Ichyia Kumages National Lawn Tennis Association Vincent Richards Wiliam T. Tilden Middle States Kumagas Richards Wallace Johnson Japan Fred Alexander iNew ZoRay Craig Biddle Ha Fler New York Paul W. Ginbene Oynwsd Wiliars T. ‘Silden Eeesoi Kaahio T. Komagae Harold ‘Taylor A. L. Butts E. P. Stanton

Equity and Circuit Court Docket Summary of February 28

Legal notices list Equity Division I and II matters under Justice Hitz and Justice Bailey, including Savages cases, adoptions, alimony rulings, and numerous motions and hearings. Circuit Division 1 and 2 entries cover real estate trusts, damages, and criminal arraignments, with probate proceedings and estate administration across multiple estates.

Supreme Court, District of Columbia Equity Division I Hitz Savage Laintiff A. J. Newmyer Bill Plaintify Clinton Rebb Crane Gilpit Tucker Kenyon & Macfarland Murray Gu- Newmyer Akers Frisby O'sher Smith Ameth O'Brien Columbia Aux Attorness Stephens Roventerg Wilson Greenbarg Downis Tepper Walls Equity Division Justice Bailey James I. Brown A. W. Gray- Payne Payte H. Winship Wheatley McCreery A. G. Bishop Fred McKee Boylers Speer Charles W. Donaldson Morehouse—Toomey Martha’ Parker Nord—Martin Mickey Va Mickey, Attorpera fe—_McLanahan & Burton Robert Hurtie State of Mary Stickel Eatate Anthony J. Went H. W. Schon Ronle Arkhard Britton & Gray Katharine C. Bruett Frank Stetson Attorsey T. Guddin Frederick 3 Tobriner & Bamang Rie Samuel B Sarmuel Lelgu He- Daniel Bond Wilton Lamete Andrew Kens E. Newton Donaldwiatate Phoebe Hamilton Panta ‘Matatee Michael J. Murray Jen. Betate Jobs Harrie Peetian A. W. Gra Fuede Edward State Patrick Randolph Apts Tuscanats B. de Ectate Withers

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