Nationals Seventh in Picker Odds for 1911 Pennant
Baseball writer Joe Sullivan places the Nationals seventh in the American League pennant race odds. He lists Athletics and Highlanders as top contenders and assigns 68 to 1 against Washington, 2009 to 1 for Browns, with other clubs noted in his Boston published book.
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Joe S. Jackson
Nationals
Joe Sullivan
Boston
Sport Sullivan
Highlanders
Detroit Star
White Sea
Taylor
Hogan Will Have a Word in Lightweight Controversy
After his bout with Knockout Brown, One Round Hogan looms in the lightweight division dispute. New York papers weigh Brown versus Hogan, noting Brown’s rough tactics and Hogan’s sharp countering as key factors in possible outcomes. Johnson mocks side bets while Langford battles to back his path, Morris bows out of a Flynn bout amid talk of big earnings and safer plans.
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Joe Ss. Jackson
Brown
Hogan Jooms
New
Gotham
California
Wolgast
Philadelphia
New York
Wingast
Hogan
Nym
Woilgast
Chase
Trown
Uudle
Walsast
Johnson
Pody
McIntosh
Morris
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Flynn
Sapuipan
Marvin Hart
Yommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Pueblo
Jack Twin Sullivan
Sullivan
Tommy Burns
al Kaufman
No Warrants for Boxers Fight in New York
Police sought warrants for principals and Madison Athletic Club managers over last night’s boxing match between One Round Hogan and Knockout Brown. Magistrate Murphy derided the move as a farce and warned officers against future disorderly conduct charges. Athletic clubs defend legal immunity via injunctions, leaving newspaper clippings as initial evidence.
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New York
Hogan
Brown
Madison Athletic Club
Murphy
Brown and Wolgast bout plans and boxing bets
Special to The Washington Post reports boxers Brown and Wolgast in focus with One-Round Hogan declaring readiness for ten rounds or a finish. The piece notes potential bets, Johnson’s rush to arrange deals, Langford’s offer to back a match, and upcoming fights including Langford vs McVey and McFarland Moran weight agreement for a March ten-round bout.
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Hogan
Moran and McFarland Agree to Weigh In for Title Fight
New York February 23 Packey McFarland the Chicago lightweight and Owen Moran the visiting Briton agreed to weigh 135 pounds at 3 35 oclock in the afternoon of March 1 They will fight that night at the Fairfield Athletic Club McFarland left for Chicago this afternoon but will return to finish training here Moran left for Saranac Lake N Y where he will stay until a few days before the bout He will finish training at Lakewood Deshler Knocks Out Burns in Third Boston light heavyweight Dave Deshler KO s Kid Burns in the third round of their ten round bout at the National King Chill tonight
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Washington Post
New York
Brown
Wolgast
Hogan
Jack Johnson
Sam Langford
Joe Woodman Tofay
Jeffries Conqueror
Johnson
San Franc
Bill Tang
London
Laneford
Sam McVey
California
France
Paris
Tough McIntosh
Packey McFarland
Owen Moran
Fairmont A. C
Packey MacFarland
Chicago
Faimont Athletic Club
McParland
Moran
Saranac Lake
WS. Oy
Lakewood
Deshler
Burns
Dave ‘Deshler
Boston
Kid Burns
West Side
Nationals Lose First Fall Game of Spring in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas the All NationAls and All Americans played a full nine innings. The All NationAls lineup included Washington players McBride Schaefer and Conroy. Detroit supplied the pitchers Hughes and Walker led the Nationals. Weather was clear but cold with rising temperatures forecast for workouts by Monday.
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Washington Post
Hot Springs
Ark
Majestic Park
All-Nationals
Washington Club
National League
Washington
McBride
Schaefer
Conroy
Detroit
Hughes
Walker
Nationals
Connie Mack credits catchers in pennant defense plan
Philadelphia reports Mack asserts Ira Thomas and Jack Lapp will be first choices for windpad assignments, with Paddy Livingston and Young O’Neil as reserves. He recalls last year’s critics over weak catching and praises Thomas’s catching and generalship, predicting Lapp’s continued improvement and Livingston’s reliable work behind the plate.
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Ira Thomas
Jack Lapp
Paddy Livingston
Young O'Neil
Connie
Philadelphia
Peddy Livingston
Mack
Athletics
Mack Muaskmen
Tra. Thomas
Cubs
Si 'Thomas
Thomas
Tia
Livingston
O'Neill
Spring training glow in Marlin Giants report Frank Manush
A Marlin Texas dispatch describes Frank Manush as a tall wiry third baseman with quick hands and strong fielding, praised by McGraw as one of the classiest young players in major league spring training. The piece notes fan excitement and parallels old time spring reports as Yale records reveal extensive athletic histories.
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Southern
Frank
New Orleans
Arthur Devlin
Marlin
Tex
Giants
Jon
Ines
Frank Manush
McGraw
Dispatch
Mi Jnush
Connie Mack
Mack
Baker
Cross
Collins
Manush
Wagner Avoids Jury Duty By Forcing West Baden Move
Washington Post special from Pittsburgh reports judges Kennedy and Davis excused Hans Wagner from March jury duty after he produced proof of a Pirates contract and readiness to join West Baden. Wagner had sought to influence the legal process, gathering allies and contacting his lawyer and team officials to pull the strings. He planned to depart with the training squad once papers were fixed, while the court required concrete contract evidence.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Common Pleas
Kennedy
Davis
Hans Wagner
Pirates
West Baden
Hane
Wagner
Frank Haller
Common Pleas Court
Chambers
Honus
President Dreyfuss
Tidewater Baseball League Formed With Five Clubs
Norfolk Virginia February 23 The Tidewater League was formed with Newport News Norfolk Portsmouth Suffolk and Old Point pledged to enter teams Hampton nearly certain and Elizabeth City ready to join if she backs out A constitution was adopted and Suffolk sent four men to represent the project James Bufoot attended hoping Elizabeth City can enter If needed North Carolina bustling berg would join The salary limit and board of directors were postponed to the next meeting to decide the sixth club and representation
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Norfolk
Newport News
Portsmouth
Suffolk
Old Point
Hampton
Elizabeth City
Tidewater League
James Bufoot
North Carolina
Berg
A Flash of Spring Omar Hat Adopts New Derby Style
An ad promotes the Omar hat from P.B. Derbies as a fresh spring option at $3. It touts striking stylishness and offers the hat as a bright alternative to the wearer’s seedy look while keeping the price attractive.
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P.B. Derbies
Omar
Middies in boxing bouts at Naval Academy finals
The intercompany boxing finals at Annapolis featured well matched contests. Gilchrist defeated Ingraham in unlimited weight after an extra round, with Gilchrist a new football team member. Weems beat Austin in 17pounds, Lanham beat Holmes in 188pounds, Nichula beat Bolt in 145 pounds, Wright beat Wolt in 135, and McDonald beat Merrill in 72.5 pounds. Referee Ensign Douglas J. L. Howard. judges C. T. Wade and Prof. V. Cusacke. timekeeper Surgeon J. A. Murphy.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Jin
Gilchrist
Ingraham
Cilchrist
Weems
Austin
Lanham
Holmes
Nichula
Bolt
Wright
Wolt
McDonald
Merrill
Ensign Douglas JL. Howard
C.T. Wade
V. Cusacke
J. A. Murphy
Aggies Meet Richmond in Georgetown Relay Event
Georgetown games add a relay race between Maryland Aggies and Richmond College as part of the March 4 program. Richmond agreed to travel after a manager conference, enabling Georgetown to enter an outdoor meet in Washington on April 12. Entries from Yale Princeton Pennsylvania and Cornell arrive. Virginia entries expected today. Tickets available at White's Sporting Goods.
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Wymard
Maryland Aggies
Richmond College
Richmond Boys
Wynnard
Richmond
Washington
Georgetown
Virginia Capital
Yale
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Virginia
White's
Sporting Goods
Plan baseball circuit six clubs in Virginia Valley
Harrisonburg Virginia February 23 A proposed new six team baseball circuit may include Hinton Lewisburg Covington Clifton Forge Staunton and Harrisonburg to revive regional play after the old Valley League dissolved in 1897. The idea cites short rail gaps and a hungry younger generation.
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Virginia Valley
Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Hinton
Lewisburg
Covington
Clifton Forget
Staunton
Dave Fultz
Mackey Wins Bout in Armory Match
Joe Lynch of Baltimore failed to pin Rob Roy Mackey of this city last night at the National Guard Armory, losing on a fall. Lynch tried twice to throw Mackey within an hour but failed. Turner challenged Mackey, Prokogs promised to meet the winner, and several preliminaries occurred. Young Zerege defeated Greek George, O’Brien quit against Nick Ross after eight minutes, Cox exhibited bag punching and club swinging. Cornell crew losses follow midwinter exams with two varsity men and three freshmen failing. Navy Yard A A to hold meeting Saturday night to elect officers. Despite star-player losses, Navy Yard baseball should field a strong team. Lynchburg Y M C A five defeated VPI 2% to 2%.
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Joe Lynch
Baltimore
Rob Roy Mackey
National Guard Armory
Lynch
Mackey
Joe Turner
Jim Prokogs
Navy Yard A. A
Navy Yard Athletic Association
Naval Lodge
Fourth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
At & O'Clock
Navy Yard
Cathedral Juniors Triumph 42 14 Over Cook Park
Cathedral school juniors defeated Cook Park at the Cathedral gym by 42 to 14 in a basketball game. Halves were 12 and 15 minutes. Cathedral boys displayed strong teamwork and effort throughout the contest.
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Cathedral
Cathedral School
Cook Park
Faust
Juarez Results and Horse Races Overview
Juarez card reports six races with winners Cash an Delivery and Frits Emmett, plus Mike Jordan and Gat taking titles in six furlongs and mile events. Also coverage of Zybszko defeating Pilakoff in New York wrestling, Iowa’s Baldwin injured, and Carnegie Tech football coach hire.
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Cash An Delivery
Glass
Thistla Rose
Nolesworth
Queen Bee
Nolan
John Robert
Yo Puedo
Yasker
Luna Beall
Frits Emmett
Taplin
Quartermaster
Armstrong
Oblivion
Kennedy
Hoopa
Shot
Vena
Yon
Soonalap
Mike Jordan
Denny
Alma Boy
Buna
Rio Pecos
Tap- Ha
Dacia
Moore
Joe ‘Woods
McGee
Ned Carmack
Joe
Lena Lech
Indian Maid
Hidesworth
Idghtwool
Hawes
Cobleskill
Sir Edward
Gat
Teplin
Marsand
Moora
Dubois
Virginia's Strong Finish Beats Trinity In Close Game
Durham February 23 University of Virginia defeats Trinity College in a highly staged basketball game by 25 to 14. UVA trailed 18 to 6 at half but outplayed Trinity in the second half, scoring each minute of the last ten minutes. Virginia and Carolina universities meet tomorrow night.
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Washington Post
Durham
N. C
University of Virginia
Trinity College
Virginia
Trinity
Carolina
White Wool Victory at Moncrief Amid Suspensions
White Wool won the best race of the Moncrief card at seven furlongs for yearlings, defeating Via Octavia who finished outside the money. Owner J Fitzsimmons and jockey McCahey were suspended pending an investigation of the race. the program featured selling events and no feature race.
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J. Fitzsimmons
McCahey
Jacksonville
Fla
Moncrief
White Wool
Octavia
Stilenfit
Colietter
Frog Legs
Arany
Senator
Sparks
Auto Maid
Sause
iHeurr Hutchinson
Byrne
Heine
Gottus
Golden Ruby
Olsen
Howlett
Dave Wallace
Peepover
Harvey F
Kern
Elizabeth G
Ad Dodson
Walsh
Fabhersham
Butwell
Bedminster
Lottun
Flarney
Frances Ray
the Minks
Simonette
Warden
Outpost
Whites Wool
Butweill
Antenor
Koerner
Star Charter
Wilson
Gold Cap
Via
Premier
Dearie
Lottua
Radiation
Mis
Grecian Bend
Fain
Kempton Park
Canoplan
Quean
Maritsa
Ligo
Andy Ginter
Golconda
Alg Christina
Tampa horse races results feature six events and multiple winners
The Tampa card lists six races with detailed placements and times. Winners include Judge Dundon in the first race, Okolota second in the second, Ringer in the third, Shawnee in the fourth, Abe Gooding in the fifth, and Love Watches in the sixth, with times ranging from about 1:05 to 1:55 for the mile plus distances.
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Judge Dundon
Bergen
Paul, ii
I. Conley
H Sabath
Egwands
Rustem
St. Valentine
Anthonie
Father Tide
Caucus
Blanche Frances Algo
Belling
Lord Wells
Culley
Okolota
Blair Baggley
Holmes
Lew Will
Hiccough
Goodacre
Frank H. McKinnie
Seiling
Ward
Ringer
Glipian
Black Domino
Homan
Uncle Waller
Alencon
Chief Hayes
Shawnee
J. Swanner
Hoffman
Meuse
F. Jackson
Tito
Jim
Sin Long
Merry Bell
Virginia Lindsey
Draropla
Abe Gooding
Griffins
Jack Baker
Lewis
Tady Hipnie
Grimaldi
Pearl & Dander
Lindhurst
Algronel
Aleo Rani
Tom Shaw
St. Dunstan
Pickett
Lady Chilton
Bensand
Firet
Puree
O Sedrolds
Indora
Delena
Borrower
Sam Matthews
Rhyolyte
Leontine
Rhasneth
Bonnie Bee
Woolspun
Court Jester
Clearwater
Senator Sparks
Margerum
Eastman
Franca Chap
Kamp
Terrible Dan
Claud Hoffman
Traymore
Frank Navin
Eagle Bird
Ortson
Golden
Fort Carroll
Grenada
Biue Mouse
Sand Hill
Aldrian
Prince Hice
Aylmer
T.M. Green
Leamence
Mon Ami
Tilmeta Hamiion
Lou Lanier
Voltaire and
Starboard
Dress Parade TV
Detroit
Tampa
Irry
Mae Hamilton
Princess Thorpe
Dohtais Blake
Betsy’ Goodwins
Johnnie Wise
Temper
Lady Hasburg
Albion FL
Donaldo
Brougham
Lucky Mate
Cassowary
Olivia Mickle
Oliver Turner
Whip Top
Tan Bark
My Love
Topsy Robinson
Ban Gil
Regards
Silverado
Hancock
Harding
Boserrien
Purae
Syeer-olda
Upward
Sandiver
Dracoola
Chanute
Ben Sand
Hollis
Beverstein
B. J. Swanner
Lady Maxim
Lord Welles
Cry Baby
Sister Betey
Lew Hill
Redman
Sir Campton
Moofis
Haymarket
Mr. Langford
Mr. Smith
Tennessee Boy
Mr. Austin
John Garner
Judy
Herman Doyle
Mr. Herndon
Pursa
Louie’ Katz
Autumn Girl
Vanen
Byeet Owen
Heart Pang
Sand Piper
Billy Pullman
Jack Laxson
Double F
Beechmont
Ren=Wilson
Jim Mc
Trafalgar
Joe Wells
Emma L
Footfall
Eleanor Stribling
Petite Qiseau
Sink Spring
Tarkmanter
Sam Barber
Nebulowus
Ileath
Waldorf Belle
Saffan
Vesmer
Colonel Bronnton
Lady Elizabeth
Judith Page
Dixie Dixon
Vreelang
Bean
Man
Jupiter Joe
Big Stick
Harrigan
Enefeld
Trance
Bob Lynch
Marjorie
Antigo
Martan Casey
Sona
Billy Mayhue
Roberts
Freen
Sainfox
Aliee George
Minno Jett
Kopek
Fred Mulholland
Woodlands
Bad News
Florence A
Acumen
Marigot
Racing Entries Across Multiple Fences and Distances
A long list of horse races with detailed entries for multiple forthcoming racing events. Bets include Breeders pure, maiden 2-year-olds, selling and purse races across six races per card, listing horse names, owners, and entry prices. Additional note reports Providence signing Doyle battery players Slow Joe and catcher Matthew Dovile joining Claga Diggers and Lawrence connection.
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Doyle
Washington Post
Providence
Slow Joe
Highlanders
Claga Diggers
Collins
Matthew H. Dovile
Lawrence
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Siven
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Tie
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Pussine
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Mertz & Mertz Co., Inc
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Summers
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Ithaca
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Juarez
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Petite Oisean
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Rodman
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Heart Papg
Jack Larson
Lous Katz
Zybszko
Pilakoff
Stanislas Zybszko
Iowa
Iowa City
William
Farmer") Baldwin
Dad House
Marks
Coac
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University of Pennsylvania
Skatife
Hitchcock
Thomas Slitehead, Jr
P. T. Hall
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