Shrubb Sets Indoor Records in Fifteen Mile Race Victory
A chaotic race report notes Shrubb breaking indoor marks to beat Dorando in a fifteen mile event. The card featured several horses, including Silver Knight and Old Bettler, with mixed results and dramatic near-misses among jockeys and spectators. The Washington Post’s summary highlights the week’s second record run at the track amid an average program.
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Spestil
Washington Post
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Knight
Siver -Knight
Canae
Ribr
Dolar
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Uirchibalay
Tom Hattward
Tom
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Doverich
Sycomd
Hoay
Logistica
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Alto Rau
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Silver Knight
Joan
Vesper
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Sullivan
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Joe” Nealdy
Aliness
Burnell
Flying Dance
Vronsky
Mike Asheim
Walden-Oriolé
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Fieherty
Georgetown and Nationals mix of football and league news
The piece outlines Manager Murray’s Georgetown University football schedule including October 2 opener with Gallaudet and key Virginia clash on November 15, plus new opponents Rock Hill Mt. St. Marys Webmond Washington and St. John’s. It also covers Cantillor’s Convoy at third base debate and notes on umpire reforms and Yale coach status.
RUBE Clarke Placed in Government Hospital for the Insane
Local fans learn that renowned Washington amateur and former professional infielder Rube Clarke has been committed to the Government Hospital for the Insane by order of Judge Mulloway. Reported ill health and dangerous behavior prompted guardianship. Clarke once starred at shortstop and delivered key hits for Trinity in a district championship run. He also played professionally in Troy and Norfolk before his health declined.
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Washington
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Clarke
George R. Glasco
Diamonds
Rube
Trinity
Jimmy Kerry
Troy
Norfolk Club
Cantillon Takes Stand On Team Discipline And Burns Sale
Sporting comment reviews Cantillon asserting control as Boston team manager. He supports trimming Burns, favors Duras as southpaw, and argues a strong, disciplined leadership yields better results. Comparison among Burns, Young, and Silverfeld highlights management and player value.
Georgetown Faces Cornell Tonight in Gold Fellows Hall
Georgetown basketball hosts Cornell University in Gold Fellows Hall tonight in a late season clash before the Virginia finale. Ithacans have surged recently and should challenge the Blue and Gray, while Georgetown seeks a strong finish after a win over Fordham and aims to end the season on a high note with a victory.
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Cornell University
Gold Fellows Hall
Big Virginia
Ithacans
Fordham Auigt
Virginia Quint
Witl
Highlanders split second division to train in Macon Ga
The second division of the Highlanders will depart for the South Saturday by the Pennsylvania train. In the group bound for Macon include Neill Ball Willie Keeler Joe Lake Jack Kleinow Charlie Farrell and Jim Burke trainer. At Philadelphia Joe Ward Jack Knight and Quinn will be picked up. Wagnon and Demaree have been released to the Lawrence club. Manager Stallings orders remaining Hill Toppers to report at the Hotel Lanier in Macon by March 1.
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Joe Lake
Jack’ Kleinow
Chariie Farrell
Jim Burke
Philadelphia
Joe Ward
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Wagnon
Demaree
New York Americans
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Hotel Lanier
Automobiles and industry notes from the Washington auto world
The article covers tire issues and tire wear from wear in the Pope Automobile Company era. It notes sales and deliveries of Packard and Buick models to executives, including the Royston Guano Company president and President-elect Taft’s purchase. It mentions demonstrations of the Matheson line, the Wardman family’s touring plans, and the popularity of straight-line car designs amid rapid industry growth.
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Washington
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la E. P. EH Wool
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Royston Guano Company
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White Company
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Babcock Electrics
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Yale Freshmen Excluded From Intercollegiate Track
Yale announces five freshmen from last year, Wooster Canfield Seymour Corin pole vaulter Eugene Osborn Chester Huffale Snyder Theodore Willingas and others will be unable to compete in the intercollegiate spring meets. Bleinstein noted as a top varsity prospect. most except Williams are on scholarship.
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Chester Juffale
Besife
Snyder
Dayton
Ohio
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Bleinstein
Williams
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Scientié
George Washington Rise Club Wins Close Match at University Range
The George Washington Rise Club defeated Company K Second Regiment in a tight duel at University Range on L Street by a margin of two points. W. B. Cash from GW tallied a total season score of 100, with standout play noted as the best work of the event.
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Paints Separa
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Philadelphia National League Baseball Changers Headed
The Philadelphia National League reorganized this afternoon with new owners taking control of the baseball club. Key officers were elected including President James P. McNichol and Treasurer Charles F. Wagner, as Senator Durham and Manager Murray toured Philadelphia Park to inspect stands and bleacher upgrades planned for the coming season.
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Villanova to Compete in Washington Relay Event
Villanova will compete in Washington at Georgetown meet with a 50 meter hurdle dash relay against Catholic University. The program includes individual events led by Capt. Weber and star sprinters as managers arrange a tie threatening both teams. Harry Hillman will join as guest, target to break records in hurdle events amid the Blue and Gray games buildup.
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Horse Racing Results from Los Angeles Meet
The Los Angeles race results list multiple events with winners and odds. Jane Switty, Foxy Grandma, Artful Dodger, Went Gallileo, Pintor, and Sixteen other runners are noted with finishing positions and times, revealing a busy card and several upsets across five furlongs to one mile races.
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Shrubb Shatters Indoor Records in 15 Mile Heat
Alfred Shrubb the English distance ace easily outpaced rivals in a grueling 15 mile indoor race at the Seventy Fourth Regiment Armory. Dorande challenged early but Shrubb widened his lead through miles 3 to 15, finishing far ahead as the crowd roared.
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Seventy- Fourth Regiment
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Washington College announces upcoming baseball schedule
Special to The Washington ros Chestertown Maryland February The base ball schedule for the coming season was announced by Manager W Reymond Moody. The list promises the best and most comprehensive schedule ever arranged by the Eastern Shore college with games against many well known Eastern institutions. The opening game will be with Villanova at Chestertown and the alumni game on commencement day drew a 9 to 7 eighteen innings win for the alumni. The squad will be under the direction of M J Paompaon an instructor at the college. Scheduled games include Georgetown Washington College Gallaudet Pennsylvania State College Penn State at Chester Gettabsurg Johns Hopkins University Maryland Agricultural College Maryland Eastern College and others with several dates pending.
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Beach Tennis Doubles Finalists Reach Nationals
Special to The Washington Post New York Feb 25 Wylie C Grant and Theodore R Pell advanced to the final round of the national indoor doubles championships at the Seventh Regiment courts by defeating Gus Tave Touchard and Dr William Rosenbaum in straight sets 6 3 4 6 The semifinal saw Touchard Rosenbaum lead 8 2 4 8 and 5 4 before losing three games to lose the set 7 5 Grant and Pell will meet the winners of the other semifinal after tomorrow afternoon Cragin Jr William B and Miley S Charfock face G C Schafer and L H Fitch in a match that likely to decide the other finalist The earlier match was marked by ragged play and a 3 6 set before Cragin and Fitch rallied to win 6 3 in the second set but darkness halted play and the match will resume tomorrow at 4 o clock
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Major League realignment eyed with new Western circuit
Kansas City faces demotion to the Western League after the coming season as the American Association plans to merge with the Eastern League. The overhaul would drop Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul and Milwaukee, while a new third major circuit would include Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Baltimore Providence Newark and Buffalo. Joseph D O'Brien is named president of the proposed organization.
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Contracts and Releases Shake Up Major League Catchers
John A. Kudler announces a batch of contracts and releases affecting Boston Chicago Cincinnati and Pittsburgh clubs. George Browne Masonry fielding star is released to Cleveland while Louis Ritter Brooklyn catcher moves to the minors in Denver. Other deals send Browne to Kansas City Ritter to Denver and various players among Chicago Cincinnati and Pittsburgh to new teams or leagues. Connie Mack notes a standout prospect at St James College and lures him toward the Athletics lineup.
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Smothering Spells Sufferer Credits Miles' Nervine Cure
Mrs Rosa Bonner of Birmingham Alabama testifies after nine to ten years of smothering spells that convulsions ended and life was saved by Dr Miles Nervine. She notes blood nourishes life and nervous energy can be restored by Miles Nervine, with a reassurance of refund if unsatisfied.
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