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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1915

Page

11

Fight Card Filled for Ardmore Show

Arrangements completed for two preliminaries ahead of tomorrow night’s Ardmore show featuring middleweights Knockout Brennan of Buffalo and Young Herman Miller of Baltimore in a 15 round main event. Burt Turner and Battling Bernard meet in four rounds, Circus Jones and Bert Green square off in four rounds, with Young Thomas against Young Ralph Murray slated for eight rounds in the semi wind-up.

Ardmore Brennan Buffalo Herman” Miller Baltimore Burt” Turner Bernard Young” Thomas Young Ralph Murray

St. Dominic’s altar boys select 1950s leadership for baseball team

Frank Braund and B Edward Schlesinger were reelected captain and manager of St. Dominic’s altar boys baseball team at a meeting of eligible members. The squad anticipates a strong season despite losing Hawk, with John Fitzgerald added and Fitzgerald moved to catcher. Communications should be sent to B Edward Schlesinger, 36th Street Southwest.

Frank Braund B. Edward Schlesinger St. Dominic's Altar Boys Altar Boys Hawk John Fitzgerald Foe Fitzgerald 36Th Street Southwest

Army Meets G U Eleven on 1915 Football Schedule

West Point announces the 1915 football slate with nine games at West Point except the Navy finale at the Polo Grounds. Opponents include Holy Cross Gettysburg Colgate Georgetown Villanova Notre Dame Maine Springfield Training School on October 2 16 23 30 and November 6 13 20 27. Bill Papke’s brother Jack Papke aims for boxing fame.

West Point N. Y Army Navy Polo Grounds Holy Cross Gettysburg Colgate Georgetown Villanova Notre Dame Maine Springfield Training School

Jumpers Run From National to American Leagues

A long list traces players and umpires who left the National for the American League before 1903. Names include McGraw, Lajoie, Mathewson, and Dinneen among many others, with clubs in New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Cincinnati noted. The compendium records transfers by year and city, illustrating the migration that roiled early professional baseball.

John McGraw Gianta Bob Wallace Browns Nap Lajoie Cleveland Bill Bernhardt Memphis Doc White Vernon Jim Collins Red Sox Bo Donovan Yankees Fielder Jones White Sox St. Louis Federal Baltimore William Kid" Gleason Detroit George Davis Sam Strang Chicago Jack Warner Charley Hickman Boston Albert Selbach Luther Dummy Taylor Christy Mathewson Frank Bowerman Roger Denzer St. Louis's Chic Stahl John Freeman James Colling E. M. Lewis Hugh Duffy Milwaukee Bill Clarke Washington Bill Sullivan Vic Willis Philadelphia Bill Dineen Herman Long New York Eugene Demontreville Brooklyn Lave Cross Dave Fultz Morris Steelman Joe McGinnity Harry Howell Joe Yeager Detroi John Anderson Joe Kelly Jim Sheckard Adrian Joss John P. Gochnauer Eugene Wright Tom Daly Ehleszo Jim McGuire Wild Bill Dovievan Frank Kitson Billy Keeler Charley Farrell Jay Hughes Seattle John Newton Los Angeles Charles Irwin San Francisco Lefty Davis St. Louie Clark Grifth Jim Callahan San Mertes Roy Patterson Bil Bradley John A. McCarthy David Jones Barry McCormick St. Louis Fred F. Hartzel Rube" Waddell Danny Green Tom Hugheer

Georgetown Relays May Feature Yale or Cornell Challenge

Georgetown coaches plan a strong indoor carnival with a potential four man relay against Yale or Cornell at the February 2 meet. Tom Gurry works to bring either opponent here, building toward a mammoth event as Virginia debates entry. The Hilltop squad may travel to Hartford February 18 and participate in key meets with George Washington Johns Hopkins Fifth Regiment and Navy, while Central High eyes Penn Relays and a possible two relay squads for Franklin Field.

Alfred L. Stern John O'Reilly Georgetown Yale University of Pennsylvania Hera Tom Gurry Washington Corneil D. S. Caldwell Ithacans Cornell O'Reilly South Atlantic Virginia Charlottesville Athletic Council Southern Colleges Association Hartford Conn Hilltoppers Johns Hopkins Baltimore Washington and Lee Lexington Navy Annapole Penn Franklin Field Central Foley Philadelphia Franklin

Clabby Gibbons Fight Aims to Settle Middleweight Question

The Clabby vs Gibbons middleweight title bout before the Dream City Athletic Club at Milwaukee auditorium draws boxing fans. Analysts compare records, KO rates, and courage to forecast the winner, noting Gibbons current consistency and punch power, while Clabby is seen as the tougher, more game challenger.

Jimmy Clabby Mike Gibbons Dream City Athletic Club Milwaukee Auditorium Stanley Ketchel Billy Papke Clabby Gibbons Tommy Andrews Jack Dillion Dillon Eddie McGoorty McGoorty Clebby-Gibbons MacGoorty St. Paul

Clabby and Gibbons Set for Vital Midwestern Showdown

The author compares Clabby and Gibbons records for the year, noting Gibbons faced tougher opposition and Clabby suffered two defeats in 1914. A big crowd is expected for their upcoming clash in the middle West with special trains organized, and the winner likely moves toward the world title including potential bouts with Dillon and future matches in early 1915.

Clabby Gibbons Minnesota Bob McAllister AL McCoy Johnny Howard Kid Atherts Vic Hansen George K. C. Brown Mike Donovan Mika Jem Smith Jersey Australia Dave Smith George Chip San Francisco Eddie McGoorty Sydney McGoorty Wisconsin Star Dillon Jimmy

Six Furlong Racing Card With Multiple Winners List

Race results from five and a half furlongs to six furlongs features numerous winners including Fire eget a pau friiocen at 15 to 1 and Goung Boy at 7 to 2, with Sorelle and Frank Hudson placing second and second respectively. Time and placings per race noted. various runners listed with odds and times.

Gargan Sorelle Taplin Steal Away Fox Ural General Jarren Fioraldey Idlewells Dirls Janin Sacksloth Lafferty Gerrard Dreyer St. Charl Lote Buuke Black Chief Mackner Lao Patty Regan Frill Hopkins Mockler Milton B Stara and Stripes Nolan Margaret Melse Inferno Bobingon Apinster Fortes Napier Waldron Bramiywine Racy Martre Dusky Dave Callahan Marty Lou Lapeiliie Virginia B Ward Jolia Spohn Christmas Detey Atacado Oomea Louis Descognets Sincecat Auto Maid Les Goetz Kitty Standeld Captain Dease SECO Lake Mae Kederis Aren Inez Gross Carrie Grme Itearan Tate Frotendale Yala Hinaloa Belle of Bryn Mawr Murphy Brookfield Bezanton Fathom McCabe Bermoudian Crosa Lackrose Garner Grosvenor Furlong Ocsaple Florence Roberta Pay Streak Edmond Adams PaJarolte Groth Riddle the Cinder Rederis Rose O*neil Woor Bertha V Calcium Phillisting Winifred Dalvoran

Today’s Racing Entries From New Orleans

Racing entries list five selling races at New Orleans with horses such as School for Scandal Phil T Best Bib and Tucker and Revere in maiden and 8 year old plus divisions. Details include horse numbers, weights and post positions across four to six furlong races.

School For Scandal Deliver Cincinnati Mabel Mary H. Blackie Daw Pana O Furlow Lady Spirituelle Phil T Belloy Tucker Hugh Ledy Bryn Running Vine Revere Lucky Ma CG. West Dare Devil Forest Gate Caddie L Ida Yavinia Wer Birka Jessie Loutee Faraightcare Slonk Batwe Loria Wiley Igne Kaigne Nid Blue Jay Anayrt Ameticus Fair Helen Impression Undaunted Richwood Bavoy Altamaha Gallant Boy Hancock Font Eae Lloyd Mordecai Console Joe Stein Conpoler Treveto Barly ‘Light Puck

Unclear Racing Names and Various Mentions From Cincinnati Enquirer

A fragmentary OCR listing many names and terms including Jimmie Hunt Emily EK Breeger Rhodeslav Dr. Brown Voladay Petit Bleu Katherine Panchap Orimar Lad Safranor Dryad Kelsetta Wavering New Orleans Morning Telegraph and racing or investment references. The text lacks coherent narrative or dates and reads as a stream of names and item tags.

Emily F Test Fan Circuella Divan Sangalio Jimmie Hunt Smiling Maggie Zetetic Baos H Wood Maid Bagetelic Pinkilin Ees Harrison Obolus Dr. Brown Goggetty Zack Hittler Pantareta Ida Auntie Curt Rose Bing Panbachapie Thought Header Lodiva Claribel Scrapper Phylls Antoinette Eyewhiter Tio Mineo Jimmie Grapeshot Crimer Lad Transperent Gordon

Athletic Rule Changes Likely For Collegiate Competition

A joint conference of Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association officials proposes amendments at the May 6 convention. Changes include more trials in broad jump and weight events, alternate high jump and pole vault formats, international rule alignment, relay standards, and revised foul reversal procedures. Walter Roesinger, outfielder and first baseman, signs with the Chicago Federals.

New York Amateur Athletic Association of America Allan Minnit Cornell John F Morrin New York University KB B Clark Columbia F. J. Stackpol, Jr Yale James Greenough Harvard T. M. Galbraith Princeton E W. Townsend University of Pennsylvania Gustavus T. Kirby Romeyn Berry Cornel Thornton Gerrish International Federation

Boxing Bouts Planned Across Cities This Week

This week features multiple boxing events across Milwaukee Philadelphia Denver and Flint with bouts led by Bily Mraemer vs Jack Dele in Milwaukee and Johnny Kilbane against Packey Hammey in Philadelphia. Other scheduled matches include Joe Asevede versus Red Watson in Denver Jimmy Clabby facing Mike Gibbons in Milwaukee and Mickey Sheridan meeting Jack Deniels in Flint. The card also lists Johnny Kelbane vs Eddie Wallace in Philadelphia and Battling Terry versus Joe Wiring among the Milwaukee pairings with several six and ten round bouts.

Bily Mraemer Jack Dele Milwaukee Johnny Kilbane Packey Hammey Philadelph Joe Asevede Red Watson Denver Jimmy Clabhby Mike Gibbons Joe Wiring Battling Terry Young Ertle Young Hersoxg Mickey Sheridan Jack Deniels Flint Mich Johnny Kelbane Eddie Wallace Philadelphia

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