Wrestling Fakes Stir Washington Debate on Promoters and Matches
Sporting comment notes a history of fake wrestling bouts and promoter deception across the country. It cites Washington as a rare city where wrestling is tolerated and promoted, mentions a Gotch impersonator in a local card against Joe Turac, and critiques prearranged matches and the sport’s integrity. It also touches on baseball figures Bill Burns and others tied to dubious deals, reflecting broader concerns over fake contests and player trades.
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J. ED. Grillo
Howser
Washington
Mght
Frank Gotch
Adamkom
Joe Turac
Gotch
Inumerabla Times
Adamson
Jack John
Lestimata
Ted
Hurst to Referee Race With Shrubbs Impending Match
In a tense scene before a famed contest, Hurst is named referee while the timekeeper role is unsettled with Dr Dixon and a Boston official under consideration. Shrubbs faces uncertainty as track officials prepare for the event amid logistical delays and newspaper attention.
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Tom Reat
Alfred Shrubb
Hurst
Tabb
Istonn
Dixon
Tee Clair
Touke
Boston
New York Times
Sostrow Robertson
Bretto
Battalion Five Prevails In Guard Semifinal Narrow Win
The First battalion basketball team defeated its foe 42 to 30 in a tense semifinal. Walsh led the forwards with strong shooting as guards and centers contributed across the court. Umpire Stephen Kane from Louisville will officiate for the National League starting January 20.
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Walsh
Pursell Satan
Marinadahar
Stackler
Molstero Barker
Smthson
Meliiks Gowls Shed Wateh
Jeternde
Go Stackler
Melater Preeteas
Meister
Kane
Louisville
Stephen Kane
Lowaville
American Association
Virginia Bases Schedule Unveiled for 1920 Season
Virginia announces an ambitious 1920 baseball slate under manager Littleton Tazewell featuring Georgetown at Charlottesville May 1 and Washington May 3, Holy Cross Colgate and South Carolina debut, Harvard returning after a dozen years, with two games against Virginia on April 21 and 23 at Charlottesville. The schedule traverses from March 2 to May 8 against foes including Vermont Lafayette Princeton Fordham Pennsylvania North Carolina Georgetown and Yale amid a Northern swing in early May.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
Virginia
Littleton W. Tazewell
Norfolk
Jon
Dartmouth
Corneil
Lehigh
Georgetown
Washington
Holy Cross
Colgate
University of South Carolina
Harvard
Crimson
Annapolis
Virginia Diamont
Vermont
Dr Pont
Lafayette
Princeton
Fordham
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
St. John’s
Annap Wis Noth Carolina
Davidson
James
Amherst
Westhvin
Yele
West Point
Tye Comulata
Mars
Woodberry Forest
Chantoltevile
Pes
Fishburnes
Char Nietteywitte
Richmond Coliege
Bar
Wtteville
Willan Mart
Cherlotteeyle
Trandalph Con
Charlotteske
Ciatlole Me
Charlotte
Isate
Charlottesvile
Charloteville
St John's
South Carolit
Mhaclotteaville
South Caroline
Chestattenville
North Carolina
Cremsboroy
Vier Ker
North ‘Caroline
Ielottesville
Washing Linn
University School Defeats Western High In Clean Win
The University School edged Western High School 34 to unknown in two 20 minute halves. Capt. Jones sidelined by last game injury, Bailey son of Texas Senator Bailey starred in scoring. University School third team set to face Western today.
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University
Western High School
University School
Jones
Bailey
Senator Bailey
Texas
Work Porter
Liv Scholl
Liv Scholl, Position High School
Ralley
Todd Fon Wilter
McArdla Porter
Krentfin Thompson
Miler Conbey L. G - Shomaker
Lanabure
Toad
Thompson Pater Wilmer i
Flynn
Tess
Todd
O'Shea
Preston
Last of Meetings Sets Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania Circuit
At Wheeling West Virginia the annual meeting of the Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania trading circuit elected Robert Anderson of Wheeling as president Harry Cochran of Dawson Pennsylvania as vice president and L P D Yost of Canton Ohio as secretary and treasurer New member tracks include Fairmont Clarksburg Morgantown and Hagerstown with Mansfield Lime and Akron Ohio denied due to conflicting dates The schedule lists numerous dates and places across Ohio West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania from June through October including Baltimore Canton Wheeling Fairmont Cumberland Hagerstown and Rockport with several September and October events noted
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Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wheeling
W. Va
Robert Anderson
Harry Cochran
Dawson
L. P. D. Yost
Canton
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Morgantown
Hagetown
Cumberland
Baltimore
Mansfield
Lime
Akron
Ralrmont
Glarketarg
Tely “T
Suny
Rockport
Orig
Dalam
Oho
Livernoal
Tolara
Ughet
Dawnon
Cavite
Las
Washington Baseball Club elects officers despite contract disputes
Johnny Evers praises George McBride as a premier fielder while Cantillon prepares to resolve holdout issues. Washington Club reelects President T C Nogan and other officers as Cantillon and Noyes plan a conference in Chicago with managers of both major leagues.
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Washington Baseball Club
Ben Minor
T. C. Nogan
Harry Rapley
Will Fowler
Camilton
Noyes
Chicago
Cantillon
Automobile Show Sparks New York Premiere and Circulation
The New York automobile show opens with record attendance and artistic displays as John K. Heyl notes high quality cars from the Pope firm and other exhibitors. Talks of Ford models, touring cars, and landaulets draw Washington and national interest, while players and club officials discuss contracts amid the season's focus on automotive culture.
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New York
Rome
John K. Heyl
Mobile Club of
Washington
Dewey
Hemenway
Tirrefl
Noses
Franklin
Herrmann
Charles B. Miller & Bro
Ford
Arthur Devlin
New York Giants
Devlin
McGraw
Welsh Issues Challenge for Mardi Gras Races in New Orleans
Major Sylvester suggests taxi meter testing in New York as Ralph De Palma and Lewis Strang prepare to race in two match events at 25 and 50 miles during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Freddie Welsh signs articles promising a Nelson bout, while Taft’s motorist image and Paris auto life stats feature in the era’s motor world.
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Maj Sylvester
McClellan
New York
Ralph de Palma
Lewis Strang
New Orleans
Sullivan Aims to Forge New Champion With 75000 Purse
John L. Sullivan plans to develop a fresh boxing star to beat Jack Johnson. He promises a 75000 purse for a Jeffries vs Johnson bout if the right fighter is found, likely from rural areas, while criticizing city competitors. He will search rural schools and farms for a husky, quick, strong youth willing to learn and endure long training.
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John L. Sullivan
Uhe
Bain
Jack Johnson
Chamion
Jeffries
Jeffies
Johnson
San Francisco
Sul-ivan
Sutlyan
Canmaiabeca
Cage
Gama
United States
John O. Sullivan Lyceum
Jday
Reed 13
Parker Bridget Co Suits All Priced From $12 to $50
Store highlights a broad suit assortment with price points from twelve to fifty dollars. Multiple lines including twelve fifteen eighteen twenty twenty five thirty thirty five forty and forty five to fifty dollars are advertised.
Cornell to Play Harvard in 1 November Game
Cambridge Mass Jan 20 Cornell will take Carlisle's regular place in Harvard football schedule next year a game set for November 6 Carlisle will meet Harvard October 2 Harvard captain Hamilton Flach said Harvard and Princeton would not play next fall as both teams feared a larger Yale schedule would suffer from another big game on the end of the season
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Cambridge
Mass
Cornell
Carlisle
Harvard
Hamilton Flach
Princeton
Yale
Joe Gans Matched For February 10 Bout In Philadelphia
Baltimore announces Joe Gans will meet Inox six rounds with Young Erne in Philadelphia on February 10 at 185 pounds. This marks Gans first fight since Nelson clash and he will earn 2500 dollars regardless of outcome. Erne described as rugged and the bout is highly watched.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Inox
Young Erie
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Gang
Nelson
Erne
Parson to Umpire in Cotton States League
The Rev L Otis of Greensboro Alabama has been appointed to the Cotton States League umpire staff after a satisfactory recommendation from President Merrill. If he fulfils his contract he will wear the mask and chest pad for summer games. He is a former college baseball star.
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Spedal
Washington Post
Memphis
Tenn
Goat Cutter Wins New Orleans First Race at 5½ Furlongs
In New Orleans results the first race at five and a half furlongs featured Goat Cutter starting at 7 to 1 winning. Clear Rock placed second with Bier Gite third. Timer 4 16.
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Clear Rock
Timer
Salting
Nebo
Butlabe
Dr. Nash
Pirne
John Garcer
Topsy Rebiwon
Marchmonst
Ea. Tracey
Atrowewit
Joh Ieetrice
Imne
T.ge
Central High School baseball outlook under Kemper schedule
Outlook for Central High baseball shows strong returnees and a heavy schedule arranged by manager Kemper. Key pitchers targets include Boteler Campbell Rheem and Bullick with others from last year competing. 24-game slate includes Gallaudet College Washington School for Boys Episcopal Wish and Georgetown Prep among others with potential games against Philadelphia Central High and Army Navy Prep if played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School
Kemper
Ali Handiboe
Boteler
Campbell
Rheem
Bullick
Warthon
Kensington Athletic Club
Macdonald
Bouscher
Rollins
Kalamazoo Preparatory School
Menefee
Frank Thomas
Herriman
Richardson
Harrah
Gallaudet College
Kendall Green
Washington School For
Weehington School
Episcopal Wish
Alexandria
Jacob Tome
Fort Deposit Md
Washington School
Business High School
Georgetown
Marland Agricultural College
College Park
Western High School
Georgetown Prep
Eastern High
Schoalii
Mont St Joseph
Waltimore
Teihulea
Baltimore Country School
Baltimore
Pulliam Rejects Plan for Anson Umpire Supersession
Warrington Post reports Harry Pulliam president of the National League opposes Charley Murphy proposal to name old Chicago captain Cap Anson as supreme umpire supervisor. Pulliam says he cannot relinquish direct control of umpires though Chicago club could have Anson as a scout. He is en route to Buffalo and Ottawa for a rest.
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Warrington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Pop Anson
National Teague
Murphy
Chicago
Harry Pulliam
League
Eve Anson
National League
Anson
Pulliam
Lere
Buffela
Ottawa
Board Adopts Schedule for Washington High Schools Baseball
The Washington high schools board of faculty advisers met at Central High School to set the season schedule. Opening game at Union League Park features Central versus Busters. The May 21 finale will pit Central against Technical in a likely title decider with matches spread from April 3 to May 21.
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Washington
Central High School
Union League Park
Central and
Busters
Central and Technical
Central
Western Va Eatten
Technical
Central Va
Weatesn
Eastern
Business
Weaten
Western Va
Euginere
Oakland Bets Win by Narrow Margin in Local Meet
Oakland teams faced Coppertown and Standover in a tense event ending 18 to 13 for Savannnah Youthful and 44 to 10 in a Coincident clash. Notable riders Tom Shaw Miller Mitre and Jack Keogh led the field with strong finishes as Anna Smith Murphy and William H. Lyon contributed solid performances.
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Oakland
Tom Shaw
Miller
Coppertown
Notter
McIntyre
Gol
Jack
Keogh
Mitre
Carroll
Savannah
Youthful
McCabe
Panique
Griffen
McGuire
Anna Smith
Murphy
William H. Lyon
McCarthy
Colonel Jack Wins at Oakland in Mc Gibben Handicap
A Washington Post special reports Colonel Jack, after a rough start yesterday, surged to victory in the Mc Gibben handicap at Oakland. Jockey Keagh rode cleverly to outpace Sewell and a crowded field amid mud. Private's defeat later cost many bets as Bubbling Water and other rivals struggled in a day of tight finishes and volatile odds.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Col Jack
Oakland
Aude
Pessara
Palletta
Keagh
Cal Jack
Sewell
Joe Notter
Tawasintha
Coppertown
Dayton
Tom Shay
Cole
Tuntungs Tomshaw
C Miller
Dargin
Tame
Ledhalk Hedrick
Royal Redgly
RESULTS AT LOS ANGELES FIRGT RACE
Results from Los Angeles track list seven furlongs with Smiter Metzner first, Norfolk second, and others, plus times and horse connections. The card continues with four more races detailing winners, weights, and notable runners and odds across five to six races.
Savannah Racing Results for five furlongs and mile races
Race results list multiple parve purses and horses across four races. Parve 3 year olds and up at 5 furlongs include Sand Zo 5 and Salvalatile at 108. Purse events feature Panique, Tomochichi, Sotres, and Miss Dustin among others with odds and placements noted. Fourth race covers Anna Smith and Dolly Bultmen with Whiukbroom in a one mile selling race.
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Parve
McCabe
Tomochichi
Gore
Sotres
Murphy
Miss Dustin
Dens
Hugh Farrell
Hoger de Coverty
Pureo
Furlomgs
Mr Guire
Roseboro
Haymarket
W. Burns
Tims
Honloway
Polar Star
Anna Smith
Iurpay
Whiukbroom
Brannan
Dolly Bultmen
Leach
Autumn Flower and Spring Frog Race Card Note
A fragmentary horse racing entry lists horses such as Autumn Flower and Spring Frog with odds and bets. It references owners and jockeys like McCardy and Dubel, mentions a 5 furlong race, and notes prices such as 150 dollars for oils and various betting terms. The legible details include Goats and Pimpante as entrants and Merise as another runner.
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William Hoty
McCardy
Pimpante If
Lancal
Malecan
Dubel
Oulhird
Tim
Merise
Racing Entries Provide Varied Stakes at Uncertain Card
A crowded program lists numerous selling races across distances from 2 to 6 furlongs with many horses named. Entries include Gly furling, El Paso Lochnagar Deviser, Larry Mulligan, Lucky Mate, Serenadt, Zella G, Street Singer, and First race contenders Burt, Daruma, Redondo, Rapid Water, and Gyan Baleria among others. The notice notes multiple 2-year-olds, four-year-olds and up, with prices and weights obscured by OCR but reveals a busy card at Los Angeles with several race conditions and a mix of favorites and long shots.
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Yace
EL Paso
Lochnagar Deviser
Larry Mulligan
Gary Grams
Dn Mayer
Grevenca
Earth
Leonack
Wiving Dance
Laoukaut
Siuad Rave
Gernads
Balronta
Twin Screw NY
Contra Costa
Vondel
Trin
Austurias
Aisel
Viola WG Warfare
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Moneia
King of the Mist
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J.C. Clem
Alma Boy
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Mr. Bishop
Liberto
Senator Barrett
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Tamar
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Little Mose
Gaithe
Hig Ben
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Victoria
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