Passing of Devlin a Blow To the New York Giants
Arthur Devlin, former star third baseman of the New York Giants, retires to manage a bush league team. His loss leaves a void at the hot corner as McGraw shifts through successors like Heinie Zimmerman. Critics say Devlin’s unmatched hands and all around skill are hard to replace, with Zimmerman's rise seen as a test of solving Devlin’s shoes.
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Galludet Beaten by Seton Hall Quint
Galludet College basketball team loses to Seton Hall 49 to 23 at South Orange New Jersey. After a close 18 17 halftime, Seton Hall pull away in second half. Ray Wenger led Gallaudet with four field goals and nine free throws as Sommers Brennan McDonald and R. Wenger added limited scoring.
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Billiard Matches Lead Weekend Sports Card
Robert Baine defeated Tom Dowling 100 to 9 percent and William Grissom beat John Hogan 100 to 87 in Arbitrator pocket billiard tournament last night in El Paso Texas. Racing is off at Juarez until border unrest ends. Track owners who reopened lost 60 000 and quit. Atlanta Southern Association club to train in Atlanta this spring. Tom Gibbons will meet Bob McAllister March 10 at Claremont Sporting Club. Illinois legislature seeks one round boxing legalisation. Joe Stecher and Ad Santeil accept Charlie Andrews as referee. A merchandise shoot by Analesian Gun Club starts not later than 2 oclock.
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Severe Test for Nationals Is Training Camp Program
The Nationals prepare for spring training in Augusta with new faces and unsettled roles as Griffith selects a mix of infielders Leonard Crane Smith Rice and veterans. battles loom for third base and bench spots while hitters Milan Smith Rice promise power.
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Tudian Pitcher May Become a Minor ae
Philadelphia December 21 Chief Albert Bender received unconditional release from the National League club. No reason given, but it is believed he seeks a minor league managerial post. He is out on bail after a recent arrest when his car struck a man causing fatal injuries.
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Alexander signs two year contract with Phillies
Grover Cleveland Alexander, pitcher for the Philadelphia Nationals, signed a two year deal and will join the team for spring training on March 6. A salary dispute with president William F. Baker was settled after hours of talks. It is reported Alexander will be the highest paid pitcher in organized baseball, with earlier reports of a $15,000 annual demand.
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Mortimer and Gould Triumph as Racquet Tourney Opens
In New York at the Racquet and Tennis Club the national amateur racquets singles tournament opened with four matches won and two defaults. Stanley G. Mortimer of Tuxedo defeated F T Feringhuysten in three straight games. Jay Gould of Philadelphia, the national court tennis champion, beat Joshua Crane of Boston in three straight, in the day’s closest match.
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Wolgast Suffering Nervous Breakdown After Training
Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan once the lightweight champion is described by doctors as in a general nervous breakdown. Physicians say the condition was brought on by intense training and boxing. He may be moved to a health resort and friends have not been allowed to see him. He is 29 years old.
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Plan 1917 Tennis Season And Elect W T A Officers
Washington Tennis Association elected officers for the new year at a Chevy Chase Club era meeting led by James H. Hopkins new president. Ezra Gould and J J Doyle retained as secretary and treasurer as plans began for the 1917 campaign and intercity competition.
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Central Takes Pair of Basketball Contests
Central High School won two games in their gym yesterday. The regulars beat Episcopal High School 18 to 17 in a hard fought contest. The reserves defeated Western's second team 37 to 1B, with standout pivot White, a Kansan enrolled a month ago, contributing in the reserve win.
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Frat TOSSERS Play Two In YMCA League Victory
Pi and Sigma won Basketball League games on the Y M C A court last night. Pi defeated Alpha Beta 28 to 12 while Sigma beat Chi 12 to 9. Substitutions listed. goals credited to several players. referee Mr Bratburd.
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Pirates Must Retrench Says Dreyfuss Policy Justified
Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss has slashed salaries to cut losses after the 1913 to 1916 seasons. He reduced most reserve players, including Hans Wagner from 106000 to 8000, while Max Carey refused the 5000 annual offer. Manager Callahan backs the policy as justified.
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Racing card results for five furlong and longer races
Results show multiple claiming and handicap races for three to eight year olds. Winners include Glanaginty and Sure Get at five furlongs with times around 1 02 and 1 07, plus Ray O' Light and Orimar Lud among other victors. Many runners and odds listed, with second and third place finishers and times for each race.
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Racing Entries Update From Claiming Races
Horse entries listed for six claiming races across various ages and distances. Notable runners include Playful Lucy, Old Drury, Rey Ennis, Stalwart Van, Fresher, and Captain Fredericks in race one. Brown Baby, Sargon II, Palisade, Cherry Belle, Helmet's Daughter in race two. Flecha Negra, Doc Meals, Radiant Flower, and Mae in race three. Miss Edith, Purple and Gold, Agama, Charlie McGee in race four. Barrette, Junquin, Sherwood, Eleanor in race five. Abe Martin, Tatiana, Charles Grainer, Tneuran Man in race six. Track listed as fast.
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Indiana boxing bill rejected by lower house
Indianapolis Feb. 21 the so called boxing bill to legalize certain fights in Indiana was dealt a knockout by the lower house. The chamber failed to pass the measure and a double motion to reconsider was carried preventing another call up.
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Groh Accepts Reds Offer For Reds Infielder
Cincinnati February 21 Heinie Groh infielder with the Reds who had been holding out for more pay signed his contract today to club president Herrmann Groh asked for five thousand six hundred sixty dollars while the club offered four thousand two hundred dollars no salary figure was announced yet
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National League President Backs Military Training Camps
New York Feb 21 President John E Tener of the National League announced he favors military training in league training camps and seeks club owner cooperation with the American League to instruct players in military tactics. He will write to each club president recommending daily drill time before actual training begins.
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Quint Finishes Tennessee Game In Washington Home Farewell
George Washington University wraps up its home season by hosting the University of Tennessee on the Y M C A court. A prelims game features GWU girls against Baltimore Eastern High School alumni. Tennessee brings an eight game win streak and a strong lineup as captains Groesbeck and Almon retire from GWU home court.
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Hawaii for Red Sox as 1918 spring camp
Boston Feb 21 Harry H Frazee president of the Boston American League baseball club announced he was seriously considering an offer by Honolulu businessmen to take the team for its spring training in 1918 The Hawaiians would pay all expenses and transport to and from San Francisco Everett Scott the Red Sox shortstop signed contract was received today.
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Yale and Cornell Change Date for Dual Crew Race
New Haven Feb 21 Yale and Cornell moved the Yale Cornell dual crew race to Saturday May 19 Princeton declined to enter opening Yale new 2 mile course on the Housatonic River above Derby It will be rowed on the new course Cornell has not rowed Yale in Connecticut since 1898 when Ithacans beat Yale Harvard Payne Whitney eight Yale finished ahead of Harvard English coached crew
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Hornsby Spurns Contract Offer in St Louis
Roger Hornsby Cardinal infielder and idol of St Louis fans returned his contract call and asked for $6,000, doubling the amount offered. The current offer was twice his last season earnings as the holdout began.
Jim Vaughn Joins Cubs On Weeghman Special
Kansas City report says pitcher Jim Vaughn of Honey Grove Texas boarded the Weeghman special for Chicago and plans to finalize terms in Pasadena after reaching Kansas City without a signed contract.
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Virginia Races G. U. in Hatchetite Meet
George Washington University hosts an indoor track carnival in Convention Hall on March 2 featuring a South Atlantic 2 mile relay pitting Georgetown and Virginia. Graduate Manager H. W. Hodgkins and Track Manager W. S James supervise arrangements, with ushers provided by the coast artillery company under Harold H. Dutton. Entries close Saturday night and tickets are on sale at Spalding's on Fourteenth Street.
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Gonzaga Alumni Win In Bizarre Basketball Match
Gonzaga alumni defeated the current team 30 to 15 with O Lone and Schmidt scoring 26 points. Several substitutions and erratic names appear, listing players such as Folliard Schmidt O Lon e Duffy Ring Murray and refereeing by Mr Roddy.
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New Yorkers Reach Indoor Doubles Final in NYC
Frederick B. Alexander and Dr. William Rosenbaum of New York won their way into the final round of the national indoor doubles tennis championship by defeating H Voshell and A Bansford Jr. They will face Clifton B. Herd of Los Angeles and A H Man Jr of New York in the deciding match tomorrow.
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Three Sign With Yankees On Contracts
New York American League club announces it has received signed contracts from pitcher George Mogridge outfielder Hugh High and catcher Albert Walters, strengthening its roster for the coming season.
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