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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1912

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11

St Johns Beats Mount St Marys In Tight Differs Lead

St John’s five defeated Mount St Marys 22 to 15 in a basketball game marked by strong team play. John’s built an early lead, fought off Mount St Marys’ rally in the second half, and showcased dribbling and guarding from key players including Quigley and Gaughan. The Mount’s defense improved late but could not overcome the deficit.

Babylon Ec Tihns College of Brooklyn Mount St Maryshare My . S Fas St Tohn Irena Crenay Taior Mount St Marys Tina Oy Sons Mowat St Mary Quiglay Peer Fmuebll

George Washington Athletes Train. Several Prospects for Football

George Washington University athletes are busy as the track squad trains at the YMCA. Captain Fleming has a larger nucleus of experienced men and promising newcomers, with a fast relay four in sight including Yalace and Brady. Notables like Smith, Mamalin McNeils Seller, and Seheenfeld-Lettres are highlighted, while training in Washington and anticipation build for the February 10 meet and upcoming football season.

Jack Shea Capitol Hill Shea Cept Harris Hage Fisher Barr Cahill George Washington University YMCA Capt Fleming Yalace and Brady Inet D.C Smith Amons Che Hewer Mamalin McNeils Seheenfeld - Lettres Fraterdly Feenka Tae Stone Krentary Wahey Weaurecnd Howard MrArdle Sparkin Lascola Wiles Srmth Breder Ika Grady Numeris Glen Leeds Palliseer

Preicent e baseball club sold to Navin and Yawkey owners

The Preicent e baseball club of the International League passed to Frank C Navin and W Yawkey, Detroit owners, for 72000 dollars after a December 15 agreement. Frank Van Dusen to be president and Fred Take to manage. organization to proceed. Also notes revolver record set by Portland club at San Francisco. Giants to play at Polo Grounds on April 19. Yale Stadium plans to seat 69000 and be fireproof, ready in 1915.

Providence BI Preicente Baseball Club Frank C Navin W. Co Yawkey Frank van Dusen Detroit Fred Take Manaager Portland Portland Revolver Club Golden Gate Revolver Club San Francisco Yale New York National League Baseball Club Giants Polo Grounds Yale Stadium Yale University New Haven

Henry Predicts Strong Nationals Season After Amherst Letter

John Henry, Amherst MA catcher, assures a satisfactory contract and will be in Washington to sign. He predicts the Nationals finish higher than last year, pledging daily effort at the plate yard. Maurice Wolf named as the rookie catching prospect to back up Street and Ainsmith.

Baseball Mall Griffith John Henry Amherst Maas Henry Washington Nationals McAlear Amherst College Street Ainsmith Gradinally Schaefer Grifith Yeaterdey Maurice Wolf

Harvard Shy of Pitchers Ahead of Spring Practice

Harvard baseball announces initial practice in Hemenway Gymnasium on January 3. Captain Rod Potter says the main task is building a pitching staff, with Sam Feltton as a key hope. The squad departs Cambridge April 19 for a spring trip featuring Johns Hopkins, Catholic University, Georgetown, and Baltimore’s International League team, plus games with Annapolis at Annapolis.

Washington Post Boston Harvard Hemenway Gymnasium Rod’ Potter Sam Feltton Cambridge South Johns Hopkins Catholic University Washington Georgetown Baltimore Annapolis

Baseball stars urged to aid aging former players

Chicago on January 1 reports Jimmy Callahan, manager of the Chicago American club, argues that organized baseball should assist aging veterans with a summer championship game. Proceeds would fund a pension for past players, while owners could create seasonal jobs to help veterans earn income during play.

Chicago Jimmy Callahan Chicago American Club By-S Theac

Wolverton aims to land top catcher for Highlanders

New York manager Harry Wolverton hinted at a likely deal to bolster the Highlanders catching corps for the season. He did not name the target club but suggested Washington players Street or Alnemith are among possibilities, signaling strong interest in upgrading the position. The report notes ongoing negotiations and Wolverton's expectation of securing one of the league's best catchers.

New York Harry Wolverton Highlanders Wolverton Street Alnemith Washington

Today’s racing entries show multiple claimed favorites

The list details entries across six races at Port Arlington with numerous horses and odds noted. Spates First race includes Flying Or and Vodie Bikado among others. Second race features Besluce and Dety with several named runners. Third race covers Delite B and Virginiaildees with several prices. Fourth race lists Great Friar and Great Yanket plus others. Sixth race notes Selling stakes with Anne McGee and Mis Korn among entrants.

Porte Frank Frasere Port Arlington Tuares White Barakt Novgorod Charis Grom Tom Franke Hetling & Tor Mgry Traity Yini Oakland Lady Hecy Furiowed Grior Yanket Hacatie Yat Varo la Black Bate Wicket J. M. Belart Mapleton Ville Bugar Lamp Anne McGee Mis Korn the Monk Haxats Miami Flyiog Foot Lesa Lech and Sons Wollerton

Philadelphia boxing underage fighters bar boys to eighteen

Officials ban boxing by Philadelphia youths under 18 in the city for today as authorities enforce age limits. The measure targets barn gym injuries and aims to protect young fighters while organizers review the policy.

Philadelphia

Johnson Says Jeffries Quit in Reno Battling Claim

The Washington Post reports Jack Johnson claims Jim Jeffries quit in Reno during their battle. Johnson offers Jeffries $10,000 and a year’s training for a rematch, plus $500 a week to spar, while criticizing Ketchel’s bout as not a frame-up. He vows to fight in New York and defend his title against Morris, Palzer, or Jeannette if promoters back the match.

Washington Post Chicago Jim Jeffries Reno Jack Johnson Johnson Jeffries Jim Objecta Lil Arthu Stanley Ketchel San Francisco Ketchel Ketshel Ketchelle Faba James Corbett Jim Corbett Boxing Fraternity of New York Hxea Jack Douglas Athletic Club Tom Mahon Mahon Carl Morris al Palzer Jos Jeannette Ousta Jarplage Nev Johnson-Flynn

Romance of GridIron Groom Weds After Carlisle Injury

Henry Roberts a 23 year old end from Pawnee and Miss Rose De Womie 19 of Highland Wis wed in Carlisle Pa after Roberts was injured playing Syracuse. Nurse care at Carlisle Indian School Hospital sparked romance during recovery. He later pursued civil service, earning a Wyoming Shoshone School clerical post and will move with his wife to start life there.

Washington Post Carlisle Carlste Indian School Henry Roberts Pawnee Gla Rose de Womie Aghland Wis M Friedman Roberts Wyoming

Fisher Golfing At Pinehurst Opens Week Of Match Play

At Pinehurst North Carolina on January seventeenth the golfing tournament began with Scotch foursomes to help set handicaps for the upcoming match play rounds. Secretary Walter L Fisher featured among leaders as the big field formed with Ho Paine CF Bacon and J R Mix among top pairs tied for second. many events accompany the week including one club team matches bogey handicaps and women’s contests.

Pinehurst Walter L Fisher William H Taft Chevy Chase Ho # Paine CF Bacon Boston

Boxing Promoters Summoned Over Underage Bouts in New York

The New York State athletic commission summoned Grogan Athletic Club promoters from Watervliell for a hearing on charges by M J Walker of the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society that the club staged bouts involving boys as young as 12. The hearings relate to brutal events in which these youths fought. Harry Tracy of Philadelphia faced a days suspension for refusing to participate in a bout at the Sharkey Athlete Club last week.

New York New York State Athletic Commission Grogan Athletic Club Waterviiel N.Y M J Walker Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society Harry Tracy Philadelphia Sharkey Athlete Club

Harvard Athletics End Year With Net Loss Report

Harvard athletic finances for the year ended July 4 1911 show a net loss over 10000 with receipts lagging expenses. Football netted a profit about 45000 baseball roughly 7000 while crew incurred the greatest deficit exceeding 12000. Track revenue fell short by 72 percent of expectations. Cambridge Massachusetts January 17

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Dillon Signs for Two Bouts in Boxing Schedule

Indianapolis middleweight Jack Dillon signed articles to meet Terry Martin of Boston in Pittsburgh next Saturday and to meet Walter Coffey in New York in February. He plans a trip to Europe to fight Matt Wells in London and negotiations with Morreaux and Carpentier for Paris bouts.

Indianapolis Jack Dillon Terry Martin Boston Pittsburg Dillon Walter Coffey New York Johm Ray Bronston Burope Matt Wells Morreaux Carpentier Paris

Trials for Olympic Revolver Team Selected

Elimination trials to pick the United States revolver team for the Olympic games will run in various parts of the country until May 9. The team will include four shooters and two substitutes. Officers elected include President CS Axted of Springfield Mass and Secretary-Treasurer J B Crabtree of Springfield Mass, with vice presidents C L Linden, C Crossman, BR J Mulligan, W P Whigham, and Dr BR OW Sayre.

New York United States United States Revolver Association CS Axted Springfield Mass L Linden San Francisco C Crossman Loui J Mulligan Baltimore W P Whigham Chicago BR OW Sayre J B Crabtree

Flynn Knocks Out Williams In Ten-Round Fight

Pueblo fireman Yoronto Jan W-Tm Tiyan battles Jack Johnson for a world heavyweight title shot cataloged by the National Sporting Association of this city. The Toledo cruiser Al Willems of Cleveland was knocked out in the second round of a four bout ten round schedule.

Yoronto Jan W Tm Tiyan Pueblo Jack Johnson al Willems Cleveland

Al Selbach Quits Baseball After 19 Years in Game

Columbus Ohio January Kip Selbach announces retirement after nineteen years in baseball resigning as Har Habburg club manager to become third owner in a wagon and xto company His major league stints include Washington Best in Baltimore New York and other clubs

Columbus Ohio Kip) Selbach Har Haburg Washington Best Baltimore New York

Kohler arrives in England for thirteen horses at Newmarket

American turfman C Hildreth previously trained Kohler’s newly purchased stable and he arrives in London seeking quarters at Newmarket to base thirteen horses in England. Howe of Navy takes up wrestling in Annapolis, preparing for next weekend's heavyweight finals. Willie Ritchie is matched to fight Paul Koehler in Cleveland in a twelve round bout at 1% pounds weigh in.

Newmarket Course London Caarlan Kohler Samuel C Hildreth Hildreth England Newmarket Kohler Howe Navy Annapolis Ritchie Koehler Chicago Willie “Ritchie Paul Koehler Cleveland Ohio

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