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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1912
Page
11
Williams proves a standout for the Red and White as he fuels a tight victory over Georgetown in a fast basketball showdown. He combines sharp floor work with clutch plays, while teammates contribute strong defense and timely scores to seal the win after a tense finish. The win tightens standings and boosts confidence ahead of the next conference bout.
The Catholic University basketball trip to Newark and New York was canceled by faculty intervention. Players were recalled after a faculty meeting, with the trip halted and Friday classes required. The team had been in strong form, with recent scoring totals cited. They were set to play Duquesne, then New York teams before Georgetown.
Charles Ellis, a black welterweight boxer, collapsed in the sixth round of his match with Joe Motte Tuesday night and died today. Medical examiners cited cerebral hemorrhages as the cause. Police say Motte will not be arrested pending further investigation. a warrant was not yet issued.
Mount St Marys College basketball team defeated Mount Washington Lyceum of Pittsburgh 27 to 19. Strong teamwork and swift passing led to a fast start, with four baskets in five minutes, and Costello was standout in scoring seven baskets. Drexel Institute of Philadelphia awaits the mountaineers next Saturday.
The Navy basketball team closed its season with a 40 to 19 win over Georgetown at Swarthmore. Navy dominated, building a large first half lead while Georgetown struggled to match passes and defense. Whalian led Georgetown with nine goals in the fourteen Wongells, and Wild Fisher, Slaith, and Byers contributed for Navy.
Abe Attell surrenders his featherweight title to Johnny Kilbane of Revelant Ohio in a 20 round Vernon arena decision. Kilbane outboxed Attell with sustained pressure, several fouls noted, and a late surge that secured a clear lead after the twelfth. Attendance reached about 9000 with a $100 purse. Attell earned $7500.
The Memorial Athletic Club hosts a large wrestling tournament at the National Guard Armory. The management promises comfort for patrons including a reserved ladies section. The card features multiple Memorial matches including Wilbean versus Foley and Burton Nail versus Cysmitia with other Memorial class bouts listed.
New York board dismisses Attell’s complaint against Tom O Rourke and exonerates him from links to the National Sporting Club after a state investigation. First Deputy Attorney General William McQuade reports lack of sufficient testimony to tie O Rourke to the club and urges no further probes. Ingram Juniors beat Interstate Athletic Club 2 ½ to 1 in a basketball tilt, highlighting team play. Terry’s brother Paikte McGovern loses to Wegner in a ten round New London bout.
Crank Mantell of Hawtucket RoI dominated the middleweight contest, winning 420 rounds over Papke after Papke failed to mount a comeback. Mantell controlled the action with Papke backing away and absorbing blows as only a few of Papke's swings found the mark.
Frank Klaus of Pittsburgh defeated Petroskey to claim middleweight honors after a tough bout. Kieugy won the decision early in the life round, with Klaus landing more blows. Petroskey, facing long odds, endured punishment, showed grit, and exchanged stiffly as Klaus pressed to clinches and body blows.
Johnny Kilbane, Cleveland born and raised, rose from minor bouts in Northern Ohio to join the 1909 featherweight title scene. He defeated rivals Joe Rivers, Patsy Kline, and Frank Conley in the Los Angeles elimination contest, earning a shot at the championship against Abe Attell. Kilbane, 26, wears a devoted family life and steady church values as he pursues boxing glory.
In a crowded day of bowling, two classes of the City Pin Knight Tourney produced shocks as Five Five Forty led an upset card while favorites faltered. Davidson sparked Class A while Caldwell Goodman helped Class C, with strong showings from Barclay and Gorman in Class A and several top scorers across the divisions.
Reading of Juarez entries shows first race features Miss Miller Mycenae and First Pashyom with 82 to 4 odds, along with a host of others like Bob Kartey and Heart Relief. Second race includes Fra G Yanken Proh and Moving Warigot among many, with Virginia Lindsay and JG Nevgoted noted in the undercard. Multiple races list purses and entries such as 3102 year old maidens, 4 Your clita, and upward, with numerous horses and owners named across the card.
A compact note lists numerous names and terms including figures like Elizabeth Garwood and Rose Queen, alongside various places and seemingly disconnected terms. The fragmentary OCR reads as a jumble of proper nouns and events without a clear unified story or outcome.
Peck Memorial boys win two basketball games over Epiphany, scoring 18 6 in the first and 32 15 in the junior game, while Epiphany takes the track meet 17 to 3. Track event highlights include dash wins by Zen and Hoover, with Peck in the ballers and relays. Athletic scene notes San Antonio visit as Connie Mack arrives with recruits.
Swimmera representing Central Manual Training School of Philadelphia dominated the association tank in a 30 to 6 loss to Nautilus Club of the MCA. AAU suspensions forced Washington as local representative to field a second team, while Nautilus and CMT teams battled in close heats across sprints, relays, and dives.
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