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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
13
The New Year brings manager Griffith a one year contract for Rice the promising pitcher from the Virginia State League. Griffith plans spring grooming for the 1916 campaign and aims to sign more players before the Southward Ho call.
Percy Haughton, president of the Boston Nationals, has barred basketball to prevent injuries and cautioned Maranville against indoor games. Maranville planned to join a star lineup with Janvrin, Connolly, Nanamaker, and Redy. Manager George T. Stallings hinted at repairs and several deals, including a catcher, pitcher, and infielder.
New York January 17 The Giants agreed to pay almost 960000 for three Federal League stars Harry Kauff Bill Rariden and Fred Anderson selected by John J McGraw from the Brooksed Newfeds and Buffeds The trio will sign contracts following the transfer Pat Powers acting for Sinclair and Giants president Harry Hempstead arranged the deal Kauff is touted as a top outfielder and the others provide catching and pitching strength in the Giants’ bid for star power.
Special to The Washington Post. Hagerstown Md Jan 17 At the annual meeting of the Blue Ridge Baseball League officers were elected President Charles W Boyer Hagerstown vice presidents W F Holler Chambersburg John A Sheeley Hanover Frank Schmidt Frederick Treasurer J W Stewart Martinsburg Secretary J A Holeworth Gettysburg Cumberland and Front were admitted The season will run May 15 to September 4 with a 900 salary limit excluding the manager and thirteen players No Sunday games are scheduled though two clubs may mutually move to play Cumberland or Frostburg on Sunday with President Boyer's sanction.
Chicago, Jan 17. Despite assurances that the national baseball commission will be retained and Herrmann will stay as agita chairman American League magnates said today they will seek to oust Herrmann and perhaps form a new governing body for baseball President Ban Johnson admitted the fight is on. He aims for a chairman independent of baseball to act impartially in all matters. The move stems from pressure for a National League presence on the commission and the unresolved Federal League settlement.
Rutland Jan 17 Ray Collins Red Sox star southpaw announces he is out of baseball for good and will devote his time to managing his farm He notes he was tendered a satisfactory 1916 contract by President Lannin.
About 40 candidates report to Coach Curley Byrd for the indoor season workout in the college auditorium. The large squad includes last year’s top performers and promising new men like Speer and Chipman. Byrd aims to build a fast relay team while noting changes at sprint and middle-distance events.
Warren Pa High School rifle team tops first week in indoor national high school championship under the National Rifle Association of America. Thirty four schools compete with listed scores from Warren Class H 986 Ogden Utah Class A 348 Brooklyn Class B 907 Baltimore Polytech Class A 950 Brooklyn's other entries near 800s and 900s.
Chicago January 17 The Chicago Nationals owner Weeghman plans final payment for the club and expects to complete the transfer with Charles P Taft by tomorrow or Wednesday. If Bresnahan does not acquire the Cleveland American Association franchise he will be sold to a National League club.
Kansas City January 17 Jess Willard the heavyweight champion was signed by Jack Curley for a ten round bout with Frank Moran of Pittsburgh to be staged in New York. No date was set but the match is expected between April 10 and 22.
Eugene Ochsenrelter, Tach foot posit and baseball star, receives a Department of Agriculture appointment to an experimental farm near Hettinger North Dakota. He will depart Washington in late April, return by October or November after graduating in February. A former football captain and celebrated school athlete, he played Tech baseball three years and led as captain in 1948.
Epiphany, after seven straight wins, lost to Keller 22 to 21 in a Sunday School Basketball League game at the Y M C A boys department. The first half ended 18 to 11 in favor of Keller. Peck Chapel defeated Eastern Presbyterian 47 to 21 in the other double bill contest.
Virginia's opening football date remains unfilled as a Lambeth field game with Davidson College appears likely over guaranties. Western meets Eastern in an interscholastic basketball clash at the Arcade, while prep teams chase prestige after Army and Navy near-misses. Eddie Tomlin and others loom for eligibility as Eastern eyes an advisory on able players. A Business team versus Business alumni basketball game is set for tonight at 8 o'clock, with Tech practicing at Kendall Green nearby.
Benny Kauff breaks bats with powerful hitting. Cincinnati Reds posted a fast game pace last season. Toney emerged as a top NL pitcher after a strong Reds season. Wellman of the Browns had a decisive advantage over Tigers. New York boxing commission to permit mixed bouts between white and colored fighters. Harvard and Princeton crews to clash on April 20 in Princeton.
Baltimore January 17 A notice was sent to the 600 stockholders of the Federal League Baseball Club of Baltimore calling a special meeting on January 27 to review the corporation’s status and authorize action to protect stockholder interests. President Carroll W Basin and other officials dissatisfied with the Cleveland settlement have outlined a plan of action and seek approval.
Catholic University basketball coach hones a tough two game stretch as the Brooklanders host West Virginia tonight and Gallaudet tomorrow at the Arcade both games tipping at 8 15 PM. Navy handed CU its lone loss this season in Annapolis while Georgetown Loyola and GW plan nearby matchups in coming days.
Virginia tops West Virginia 38 to 24 in Charlottesville. First half led 16 to 15 for WVU, with Buckley and Strickland scoring for Virginia. Guards stifled WVU in the second half as Virginia pulled away.
Chicago reports President Chivington announced the salary cap of 8500 will stay in force after a discussion at the meeting last Saturday with no formal proposal to change it. Benny Feinberg known as the original Kid Farmer dies of tuberculosis in Chicago at his parents home. St Louis bowling scene lists 350 tenpin teams in its American Bowling Congress city association.
Bontz, Noack, Halley and Mayhew advance from eight contestants to the semifinals of the royal elimination duckpin tournament. Tonight’s action decides the finalists who will meet tomorrow night. last night's scores and results are partially legible with several figures and codes remaining unreadable.
Rockville Md Jan 17 In a well played girls basketball game Rockville Academy beat Rockville High School 14 to 12. Higgins and Reed led scoring with eight and four points respectively. Edmonde Offatt Dawzon and McGene contributed to the win with contributions from the floor and free throws. Referee Watson and scorer Mr. were noted.
Royals defeated the Nationals 18 to 12 while the Federals beat the Americans 13 to 12 in two tight Noel House Basketball League games. Key players included Wright Campbell, Thiele, Russell, and Martin with multiple goals from floor and fouls. Referee Mr. Haas oversaw both halves, 18 minute halves for one game and 15 minute halves for the other.
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