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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
13
Harold Johns may join the Nationals at Atlanta, with Elphinstone edging Kelley and Geller in the South Atlantic A. A. U. cross country, while McAleer signs Keef from Cleveland to swell the Washington outfield. Baltimore and Washington clubs field strong runners and breakaway pace dominate the race.
The piece blends reflections on former politician Champ Clark and prize fighting with baseball commentary. It notes Sullivan and Ryan, the Naps prospects led by pitcher Connie Mack, left-hand hitters, and Cleveland’s Jim McGuire denying pennant talk while Joss’ health looms. Gotch vs Roller taunts inflame wrestling debates as Flyann Eye Hugh Fullerton predicts a Pirates season for Jack Ryan’s rise.
In Berwyn Maryland on February 23 Maryland Agricultural College beat Catholic University 35 32 in a fast paced game dominated by fouls, C U drawing fifteen. McDonnell led M A C with seven field goals and White added six, while the Brookland quintet struggled at the line with eleven fouls tallying against them.
The New York Nationals sent five regulars led by Captain Larry Doste by boat to Marlin Springs Texas for spring training, with plans to begin practicing by March. Manager John Milnan reportedly intends to try Louis Gow at first base, behind the bat, as the team readies for the season.
About 30 Chevy Chago Club members bowled at the clubhouse. Samuel Dalzell led with 172, earning gold cuff buttons. George Minnegerode took second for a brass smoking set, while Ormsby McCammon claimed cuff buttons with 171. P Grosvenor won a pigskin frame as top overall in the event.
The Yankee boys quint triumphed 6 to 2 over National Cathedral School in a fast MA game at the association gym. Rutherford starred with 18 points for the winners, while Crane led the losers with strong work.
Joe Tinker signs a three year contract as shortstop with the Chicago Nationals. Tie with Evers at second base for the year remains unsettled as Hofman’s disagreements with management surface. The team awaits word on the West Vaden Gand meat controversy.
Georgetown pole vaulter Harry Costello twists ankle in Ryan Gymnasium during a workout and will miss the season. The upcoming March 4 Georgetown meet draws entries from Yale Princeton Pennsylvania Cornell Virginia Johns Hopkins and others. Washington M C A swimmers beat Baltimore M C A 67 to 21. Bruner Ansley and Crane led the local squad in multiple events marking a strong home showing.
Arthur Duffy former Georgetown student who set a 100 yards world record at Berkeley Oval New York in 19 was married at 7 36 tonight to Miss Tielen Louie Daler of Walnut street Neponset. The Rev John McKone officiated at St Ann's parochial residence. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret E Paley, a sister. The wedding grew from a long friendship formed in school days.
In San Leandro California February 22 the Mercer team led by Bigelow won the light car 98 mile race in 1 hour 42 minutes 54 seconds. The Maxwell placed second and the BMI third. National No 6 driven by Charles Merz won the 152 mile heavy car race in 2 hours 18 minutes 20 seconds with Bert Dingley second in a Pope-Hartford No 7 and Jack Fleming third in Pope-Hartford No 1.
Special to The Washington Post reports a Madison Athletic Club bout between Brown and Hogan, a draw per The New York Times but decided for Brown by other papers. The crowd saw a rugged, well contested fight with Hogan adapting to New York surroundings, while Brown’s supporters insist he won. The undercard featured a 10-round draw between Houck and Carroll and earlier bouts including Fleming vs White, Blum vs Allen.
Philadelphia Feb. 2 Packey McFarland of Chicago had the better of a six round bout with Franke Madole of Pittsburgh at the American Athletic Club. The Pittsb urg was game and took a lot of punishment, landing some good blows, but McFarland remained the master throughout. Madole tired near the finish and did not show a mark, staggered several times from McFarland's punches, but could not follow up. Bout fought at catch weights.
Detroit invites a boxing bout by the International A C to test prize fighting legality as police ignore the event. The card features local fighters and signals plans for more junior divisions, amid a broader boxing program. In Paris Harry Lewis defeats McCloskey in seven rounds. English and Brewer draw in Kansas City. Rivers beats Reagan in Los Angeles. Kentucky racing sets Latonia and Louisville spring dates culminating with the Kentucky Derby on May 13 and Latonia Derby on June 9.
In a slippery nine mile race Louis Tewanima of Carlisle Indian School won the time prize in 50 22 with Mitchell Arquette second time prize. Harry Edwards of Atlantic City won the handicap race in 56 22 with Stanley Root second and Tewanima third. Fair Margaret Brings 4950 dollars at Dexter Park sale.
The fifteen round bout between Charles Schmidt of the Detroit American League club and Joe Gorman of Muskogee was postponed indefinitely tonight in Fort Smith Ark. An effort is said to be made to keep Schmidt out of the ring.
Adolph Monson, famed racing driver and 1909 Crown Fort Ind Indiana trophy winner, was seriously injured today when his car struck a sand pile and overturned during a race in Chicago.
Tomorrow night in Germania Maengercher Hall Oklahoma City OxM two boxers Sammy Kellar and Britt prepare for a slashing Li-round bout. The Eureka Athletic Club promotes the event with Kellar the Englishman and Britt as a rising challenger. Morris-Thynn bout delayed as Morris trains in Sapulpa and may meet a new opponent soon.
Special to The Washington Fast reports Jack Johnson in San Francisco saying Langford’s London win is not remarkable and he is willing to fight for a large side bet. Hugh McIntosh offers a purse of 40000 for a Langford Johnson bout in London or 60000 if staged at the Paris Hippodrome. Langford’s manager says a match with Johnson is desired and backing of up to 20000 is available from a Bronx real estate man allied with the Fairmont Athletic Club.
Detroit Tigers president Navin offered $15,000 for two Cleveland recruits Jackson and Gregg and $1,000 to Fullerton if he could arrange the deal. He also expressed interest in Blanding and other players, saying he would spend his bank roll if the opportunity arose.
Special to The Washington Past Boston claims Henry L. Mc Cormick worked all night in a Boston pressroom and won the Armory A. A. cross country from a field of four. His time was 57 minutes 5 seconds. He changed from work clothes to running tags just as the start sounded. Howell To Milwaukee. In St Louis Harry Howell reportedly joined Milwaukee as an infielder likely second base and also to scout as needed. President Hedges calls him a faithful worker and says his release was unconditional to replace him on his feet.
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