Round-Up on Olympic Prospects and Postwar Athletics
The Round-Up suggests revival of the Olympic Games in 1920 may move beyond talk as European nations face heavy setbacks from war losses. The United States could lead in athletics with fewer wartime handicaps, while Sweden and Greece express interest in hosting the postwar Games. Baseball notes question how army life will affect players’ form, with trainer Fred Hart arguing servicemen will be fitter and better conditioned for base running and fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Sweden
Fred Hart
Chrvie
Gossip of the Track and Baseball Musings
A mixed column covering racing results at the Fair Grounds with notes on horses such as Slippery and King Neptune, trainer updates, and breeding plans. It also discusses Army training impacts on baseball players, spring conditioning, and Clark Griffith’s stance on extending the major league schedule with a note on a Nationals pitcher Zachary joining the Red Cross and potential contract.
Lieut Runnells Wins Louisana Challenge at Fair Grounds
New Orleans dispatch reports Lieut J Runnells of Camp Shelby rode Tito to victory in the Louisiana Challenge Military handicap at Fair Grounds. Dodson and Cooley finished second and third aboard Ettahe and Kilmer. Runnells previously won the January guitary handicap with Tito, while betting favored Tito at 2 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Lieut
J. Runnells
Camp Shelby
Tito
Fair Grounds
Lieut. Dodson
Camp Beau Iregard
Ettahe
Lieut. Cooley
Shelby
Kilmer
Lieut Runnells
Sitle
Runneils
Cooley
Ettuhe
Yose
Cassity
Ree Malice
Erickson
Neg
Coppelly
Mind
Tine
Liberty Star
Lewis
Lasham
Alma. B
Kittiwake
Mary Fuller
Secunt
Ben Hampson
Sneidewan
Molesworth
Cavalcadour UU
Eres
Brinckley
Mernchen
Royal Interest
Hspano
Senator Broderick
Tite
Reynolds
Nens Nettabe
Godson
Codex
Hme
Sir Orke
John Hurtie
Reypen Hugh
Slippery Elm
Stalker
Warsay
Moones
Douglas
Barrett
Courtship
Sands of Pleasure
War Mask
Opportunity
Hoag
Ton
Neptune
Boyle
Farer
Burke
Berlin
Avelita
Dollan
Graphic
Gloss
Nineteenth Amateur Balk-Line Championship Opens Tomorrow
Caicaga Feb 24 The nineteenth annual amateur balk line championship of the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players opens tomorrow at the Chicago Athletic Association. The tournament runs ten days with present champion Colin Houston of Detroit defending his title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaga
National Association of Amateur Billiard Players
Miciago Athletic Association
Colin Houston
Petroit
Internal Baths Promised To Improve Health Says Doctor
Horace T. Dodge M D professor of materia medica in Denver reports excellent results with the J B L Cascade internal bath cleansing the lower intestine removing waste and boosting health Ady notes Idggets drug stores in Washington will explain the cascade and offer a booklet Why Man of Today Sam Only 50 Efficient by Dr Tyrrell of New York a 25 year specialist on internal bathing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace T. Dodge
Materia Medica
Jacobson Bld
Denver
Tyrrells Hygienic Institute of New York
I. RB. L. Cascade
J. B. L. Cascade
Idggett's Drug
Washington
Pride of India and High Born Lady Real Stakes Hopefuls
In training for Henry A. Porter of Oklahoma, Pride of India and High Born Lady head a stable of 3-year-old prospects for the Preakness and Kentucky Derby. Pride of India, a maiden but full brother to Dominant, and High Born Lady, a well-bred imported mare, are shaping as the main show horses at Henning. If sound, they will ship to Kentucky in May then return east for the Preakness after Derby trials at Bowie or Havre de Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry N. Price
Uilimusa
Neaway
Benning
Sun Briar
Stalker
New Orleans
King Neptune
Fairgarounds
King Worth
Habana
Wrank Weir
Ddie Burke
Havre de Grace
Louisville Jockey Club
William P. Burch
Henry A. Porter
Oklahoma
Lady
White Knight
Echline
Bowie
Henning
Pride of India
Saratoga
James Rowe
Mr. Forter
Bonnie Scotland
Mr. Porter
Sweden Seeks September Meeting With Fifteen Athletes
New York, Web. 26.—Sven Laiflman, president of the Swedish Amateur Athletic Association, declined sending a team to the national indoor championship at Brooklyn on March 4 due to time constraints. He stated a plan to bring fifteen Swedish athletes to the United States next September, in a cable message to Frederick W. Rubien, secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union. Rubien said another invitation would be sent if good arrangements can be made with A. A. U. representatives in Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brookliyn
Sven Laflman
Swedish Amateur Athletic Association
Frederick W. Rubien
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Rubien
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Tittsburgh
Hurlingham Appoints Polo Manager For Early Challenge
London February 26 Maj F W Barrett Fifteenth Jugssars was named polo manager by the Hurlingham club committee His experience from the Hurlingham tour aiding a Meadow Brook victory positions him to arrange matches for the American cup and an early challenge The committee will meet soon to finalize the program Also Philadelphia Nebraska February 26 Pennsylvania defeated Columbia in a 2 to 50 intercollegiate basketball game Jack Pempsey to box for convalescents at Waller Reed Hospital Saturday night with three heavyweights as challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hurlingham Club Committee
Maj
F. W. Barrett
Jugssars
Maj. Barrett
Hurlingham
Meadow Brook
Hurlingham Club
Hurlingham Polo Committee
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Jack Pempsey
Waller Reed Hospital
Richards Victor in net semifinal at Mid States indoor
Vincent Richards of New York, national boy champion and doubles coholder with William T. Tilden, defeated Wallace Johnson of Philadelphia 7-1 5 6-3 to advance to the final round of the Middle States indoor tennis tournament singles. He will face the Williams Tilden Fred Alexander winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Vincent Richards
New York
Wiliam T. Tilden
Middle States
Walllace Johnson
Johnson
Richards
R. T. Hotersel
Scholastic Sports Notes From Baltimore Poly Institute
Scholastic sports roundup notes Baltimore Poly Institute baseball candidates drawn by over seventy. Indoor practice underway as Ontario seeks a foe for a scholastic contest. Business High basketball acknowledged after win over Tech freshmen 15 to 11. Track boost expected now that basketball ends. Central and Tech freshmen share top spot with six wins and one loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Knapp
Baltimore Poly Institute
Ontario
Chutech
Business High
PuBlpooeat High
Business
Tech
St. Albans Quint
Central
Sam Rice to be mustered out of Army at Camp Grant
Detroit Feb 26 Sam Rice Washington baseball outfielder travels with 508 other artillerymen of the sixty eighth class to Camp Grant for demobilization Then he will go directly to Augusta Rice, happy to be out soon, aims to return to baseball and resume long drives in Detroit where he favors the ballpark and hunting town status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rice
Camp Grant
Augusta
Washington Post
Detroit
Mich
Sam Ke
Washington Ball Club
Gia Ae
Sxty
Artillery
Red Cross
Rice
Washingtonian
Right Off the Bat Baseball Gossip and Moves
The note lists winter baseball chatter about Ben Minor organizing defense against Baltimore stockholders, Col Huston and Harry Wrater pushing a 154 game AL schedule, Joe Gedeon rated among top second basemen, Orioles scheduling Fordham on April 24, Bobby Roth possibly traded to the Browns, Timmy Hurke’s club seen as troublesome, Rabbit Maranville training and intent to play daily, Connie Mack to test many youngsters at home, Barney Proyfuss’s Pirates entry seen as regular baseball gear with holdouts, Whimer Millers final major league tryout with the Yankees if he fails to prove himself, and Eu Darrow predicting another Red Sox pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Griffith
Washington
Col. Huston
The
Yanks
Harry Frazee
Red Sox
Igaman
Ben Minor
Harry Wrater
Joe Gedeon
Nationals
Baltimore Orioles
Fordham
Bobby Roth
Cleveland
Browns
Timmy Hurke
Rabbit Maranville
Cuba
G W. Grant
Braves
Connie Mack
Athietics
Barney Proyfuss
Pirgins
Whmer Miller
EU Darrow
Four Cities Seek I L Franchise In League Meeting
The Inter national league failed to decide on the Hamilton franchise location at the schedule meeting with bids from Montreal Ottawa Scranton and Syracuse. Newark and the eighth franchise location were also under consideration. The league approved a 140 game schedule from April 30 to September 14 with a 16 player limit and a new salary cap. The double umpire system was restored and eight umpires were approved. Fordham meets Navy in Annapolis April 24 and Georgetown and Catholic University in Washington on the 26th and 29th. Johns Hopkins officially recognizes basketball swimming and tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International League
Ihs
Harmilton
Montreal
Ottawa
Scranton
Syracuse
Hamilton
Mewark
Joseph Lanin
Buffalo
Jannin
Newark O
Weltz
Deacon
Fultz
Fordham
Navy
Annapolis
Georgetown
Catholic University
Washington
Maurice McAuliffe Wins Derby in No. 24 Engine House Pool Battle
Members of No. 24 Engine Company claim Maurice McAuliffe is the queen of local pool, after a dramatic 150 point match with a stranger. McAuliffe trailed 75 to 70 but then ran 30 to seal a 105 to 75 victory amid cheers in the Georgia Avenue community. Georgetown Junior Prep completes season with seven straight wins as VMI defeats Trinity College 32 to 14 in Lexington Virginia on February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 24 Engine Company
Maurice
iMeAulife
Petworth
Bsrigilwool
Weat
Georgia Avenue
McAuliffe
England challenges for the Davis Cup held by Australia
London February 26 Great Britain issues a challenge for the Davis international tennis cup now held by Australia after it defeated the Sagitah team at Wimbledon. The cup donated by Dwight F Davis has changed hands and the American team lost possession following a win by Australia in New York. Columbia and Brown to meet on the diamond in May. Kerrigan to Northamptonton professional at Northampton Country Club Huston Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gs Agar
Seljer
Stockholm
Cuda
Euis Sit
Greece
Paris
London
Seine
Germany
Lda
Great Britain
Dwight F. Davis
Astralia
New York
Sagitah
Wimbledon
Columbia
Brown
Kerrigan
Northampton
George Kerrigan
Tom Kerrigan
Siwanoy Country Club
Northampton Country Club
Huston
Central Quint Defeats Baltimore City College 35 to 22
Central High beat Baltimore City College in a fast, clean contest at the Central gym. Dasher starred with key baskets as Central led 15 to 6 at halftime and held on for the 35 to 22 victory. Scorers included Dasher 7, McCann 21, Bloom 5, Lemmon 8, Wood 2, Newby 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High
Baltimore City College Quint
Central Gymnasium
Dasher
Central
Baltimoreans
Baltimore Co
Seeeeep Travers
R. F
Essess
Chambern
Gest
Blow
McCann
vBoldas
Osty
Mills
Cwamtuga
Lemon
Williame
Wood
Qoor
Travers
Chambers
Bloom
Lem. Om
Newby
Foula
Nutter
Episcopal Downs Business High in League Game
Episcopal High School defeated Business High 74 to 28 in Scholastic League play. Fox led Episcopal with a total of four goals from the floor and a late pair, while Williams and Colburn added several scores. The first half ended 14 to 12, and Episcopal pulled away in the second half, finishing strong in the final minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal High
Business Miklt Quint
Chamsons
Business
Mnamum
Fox
Episcopal
Butte
Gawa
Carington
Fox Hal
Colburn
Seanider
Will
Schafer
Williams
Mr. Apple
French Army to Get U S Athletic Tutors
New York reporters note that four U S athletic tutors will sail to France to coach the French Fourth Army in American sports. M C A instructors from UC and Wooster College will train a selected unit to spread knowledge throughout the French forces. Ten more M C A workers join sportsmen preparing American expeditionary forces for the Paris military championships in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uo. Kleeberger
University of California
Schyrorder
MC. A. College
Springfiels
Meas
France
Paris
Court calendar reads motions and notices for DC equity divisions
A dense court docket lists equity and circuit division cases with assignments, verdicts, and probate actions. It includes decrees substituting trustees, extended deadlines, numerous individual attorneys, criminal and civil matters, and probate postings across divisions.
Deeds of trust listings and mortgage assignments in DC
A dense record of deeds of trust and mortgages in Washington DC listing numerous grantors grantees and amounts from 10 to 10 818 10 with dates and square numbers for properties on Fourth Street Terrace Northwest Ninth Street Northeast and other streets. Included are parties such as William Alexander Thans F Tarrett Mary E Connor Gertrude Connor Jane M Connor Lynchburg Investment Corporation Hugh Wallie and William B de Loca with sums ranging from 10 to 10 818 10 and various terms and squares. The record also lists attorneys and trustees in several cases and the real property details for dozens of lots across multiple squares and streets.
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Dngeon Hainotux
Mary E. Connor
E. Gertride Connor
Jane M. Connor
Fou Micahivrat Strenc Thrrace
Covein
Hugh Wallie
Third
Ula A. Chew
Frances X. Londesdale
Gladva
Tenstale
David J. Ponigan
Sereat
Thirteenth Street
Ferman KR
Konenstern
Michael Rowan
Square
Whenty
And
Urlend
Atari
A. Singhansen
Howard A. Schindt
Tavis
Josie
Tinl Beean
Raab
H Street
Peter Tran
Second Street
Rolthesst
Frances B. Lloyd
Zleventr
Acnle Embrey
Anes M. Embrey
Srkeer
Walter Be Witcox
Julia
Ite
N Street
Henry Schneider
Chapin B. Rowman
Prank Ay Ove
Leena Mare
Rhola Land Aventh
Mari Chanry
Maude _B. Collins
Michinel
Albert Tayrene
Naomi Ternagon
Pal
Mary Verret
Anni
A. Coumbe
Lars
Walmer
Darthy
Clune
David J Hew
HLTA
Catherine &. Campbell Ve. Grorge
Amatieas Henderson
Tenater
Vinin
Anits Balauna
Tering Williamson
Reed
Josephine
Powler Va
Rasmond
F. Fowler
Pinintiff
Shoras
Lee
Patterson
Fanta
Beadle Dawson
Miele Spinin
Aqcari
Aogt
End
Tineaul & Fo
Phan
Coane
Plathet
Altogner
Alexander Wolf
Edith Mote
Adie
Caen
Marvin AL
Santon
Thomas B. Allen
Frank
Levis
Elizabeth
Somuael
Laeker
Washington
Julia i Tan
Aspertan Seeadty Wad Brut Companys
Weorirey
Pete MW
Mars Torad
Norman L. Sagsturs
Cowl Martin
My Namare
Seine Lina Wi
Berry
Pomuntums
Squarz
Bertha
George W. CsTue
George W. Crutt, Jr
Agee Bowles
Wendell P. Shoemaker
Nannie
Jtoland Drury
George We
Aprenia Mosimona
Teresa
Dames Po
George T. Borger
Peter Dunn
Sears
Vincent Tr
Henry J. Bellew
Sqvars
Lout Om
Preston Shesler
Jota D. Fawrett
Aesure
Porter Darla
Squaila
Millard
Peake. Jr
Slidred M
Frank PF
Reside
Walter &. Pratt. Jr
de Luca
National Realty Cimpany
W. Macdonald Lee
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Lieut. Runnells
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Queen Gaffney
Old -Red
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Admino
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Howerd
James G
Trotee
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True
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Ivan
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Roundet
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Woni Butcher
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Galsaway
Winefield
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Secoud
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Ketaugh
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Dahinda
Rathilie
James ¥. Cummings
Keymar
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RH. H. Anderson
Scarpia JT
Onies
Parlor Boy
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Assume
Barry Shannon
Deaninm
Gypsy Queen
Marie Olivier
Cromwell
War Ihot
Lobella
Hasty Mabel
Sister Marie
Sophie
Blue Thistle
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Dickery Dare
Medusa
Sty Far- Jones
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Galan
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Tio Riondel
Rosagine
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Emily W
Prince Direct
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Chief Osbourn
Conowidge
Keyami
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Dreger
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Hazelnat
Fiewm Race
Tady Jane Grey
Schenner
Rhadimes
Herder
Wat Mins Frances
Misa’ Jazte
White Crown
Eneorh
Wallmaster
Mae Murcar
Wirst Pallot
Sigih Ravr
Sttordey Muir
Se Dude
Blanche Donnlion
Dames
Dindi
Frascarin
Why Mire
Ther” Man
Gorbin Russell
PENN
Dempsey
Michigan
University of Michigan
Ufe
HUNT
I. L
Baltimore
Athletic Association
Johns Hopkins University
M’auliffe
V. M. I. Five
Lexington
Trinity College
England
Australia
B.C. C
Alexandria
U. S
Hecht Co
Supreme Court, District of Columbia Court
Equite Division
Turttee Hitz
Miller Ve. Feltwetl
Plaintiff
George Francie Williams
Dawson
Ziler Va
Maryland Mining and Fruit Company
Ondearing
Jackson
Keith
Neubeck
Sherman
Justice Dalley
Campbell
Jnetice Gould
Shee
Sharp, Beall & Fries Company
Tmeintif
Brandenburg & Brandenburg
J. Darlington
W. C. Sullivan
Barnard
Butz
Great Atlantic m and Pacific Ter Company
WE. Leahy
Douglas, Obear & Douglas
Whitacre-Greer Fireproofing Company
Ketcham
Walter A. Johnston
Drew
Wright, Wampler
Clephans & Kalimer
Mays
Cretilla
Offutt & Towtay
Naber
Parr
District of Colambia
Tran
Tran, Mackall Attorneys, Ducknot
First Columbia National Banks
Barnhart
Chase —Tonmes
Eeten
Vass Ve
Pure Attorneys
Lambert, Yeatman
White
Pircuit Division
Justice Stafford
Boitsehve
Henderson
Ventier
Hoebling
R. Newton Donaldean
Roger J. Whiteford
Stern
Justice Siddons
United States
Daniel H. J. Harriss
Carmel Knowledge
Cecil B H. Hathaway
M. F. Mangan
Frankie McGuire
McCay
Bartlett Ve. Best
Chomar Ye
Mie
Attorment
Nina J. Thomas
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Kewinger
Shirer
Ann Wiison Todd
R. M. Parker
William Tryon
Justin Mogrdll Chamberlin
Bona
J. M. Chamberilz
Jaura Addison
George E. Addison
Pond
L. M. King
William M. Hollins
Mary E. Rollins
L. M. Bing
Nowell C. Manford
Lucy N. Manford Gnardian
AL Torrnneys
Ellie & Donaldson
Adolpho V. Brimet
Desianoniary Erantort
Amaila B. Dunlop
A.D. Smith
Gregory Kappler
D. B. Morruse
Fred W. Gardner
Silae
Daish
Andrew Brai
RI. Leighton
Imre Heart H. Iissel
BAGO
Margaret
A. Berry
Paries Hi. Congin
Cragin
Snlim Hamilton
T. x
National Savingw
Frank Stetton
Matate
Frank W. Kasumerer
Hess
Wil
Henry
Otto
J A. Muedel
Uxvile
Joseph W. Omnti
Offutt & Imlay
Catherine Hut
Mary
O'Brien
I. H. Davin
Cleo A. J. Artold
Emma
A. Mudien
Attornes
J. A. Cobb
George K. Jenvey
Tary
F J
Darlington
L. A. Linton
Richand Wogciechowski
Frederick A. Wen- Ming
Fla
Fenninis Fistate
Freddie G. Metz
Willam
A. Miolaides
Adolphs V. Brunet
Charles T. Hil
Warner Staart
Bo Uermgn
James Gr. Weeson
George W. Constantine
Reet
Timt
Valoma
Gershon P. Firkturd
Cecil R. Pimberton
Fieth Street
Nowtiewest
Inmon
Fureatnass
Philip Palos
Lot
Cleventh Street
NOTTH
Breler
Wallach
Cran Paritt
Struet
Patomee
Hertua
Janes
Cowl
Lorn
Witliam
Edmoneton
Witten W. Matterson
Cosgina
August Tarshanser
William Alexander
Thans F. Tarrett
William F Gordon
Plaintiiff Attorneys
J. F. MuMaly
Keane
L. L. Perkins
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co
Southern
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