Real Tennis Shakeup at National Meeting Foreseen
An imminent shakeup at the National Lawn Tennis Association looms as votes from the Western clubs may dominate the annual meeting on February 7. George Adee may lose his post, with as yet unspecified changes to Hoskins and Torrey while debates focus on amateur rules and a potential division harming the game's unity.
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National Socialinn
George T. Adee
Frederik Anderson
Kings County
Anderson
al Hoskins
Vrenthea
Dick Stevens
Torrey
Norma Williams
George W Wightman
Williams
Asso
Wao
Freshmen Dominate Central High Interclass Swim Meet
Freshmen score 35 points to edge juniors 27 as Central High hosts interclass swimming event. Von Schelle of Western wins 60 and 100 yard dashes. Hayes, Vincent, and Van Schell spark multiple events. Coach Brunner oversees a spirited competition with new school records noted in several events.
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Central High School
von Schelle
Western
Brunner
Central
Call
Housthird
Teches
Hostetter
Neharf
Conrta
Asyess
Remodel
Sacord
Rhotea
Hal Time
Atroka
Renmann
Behalf
Dime
Special
Ne Achm
Hayes
Duniers
Vincent
Has- Tetler
Teeeh
McKenney
Taher
van Sehell
Mutletead
Winkler
Tech
Tine
Hostetler
Tuckey
Paary
Bates
Latele
Freshmien
van Sebell
Ccond Tall
Bishhrop
Wondy Mayes
Econs
Newby
Malttland
Serong
Goldheim
Outlaw League Suggestion Shocks Coast Baseball
SUGGESTS OUTLAW LEAGUE, San Francisco, Jan. 23. Formation of an outlaw baseball circuit to compete with the Pacific Coast League in the latter's territory was suggested today by Clif Blankenship, former Salt Lake manager. Helena, Mont., Jan. 23. Quiller Morse, known as Long Shot Morse, crack rider for Marcus Daly, died here today at 65.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast League
Clif Blankenship
Salt Lake
Helena
Mont
Quiller Morse
Morse
Marcus Daly
Braves Sign Larry Chappelle for 1917 Contract
Boston January 23 The signed contract of Larry Chappelle an outfielder was received by the Boston Nationals today Six of the Braves are now under contract for 1917 Fight a Ten Round Draw Racine Wisconsin January 23 Bob Mohn and George Knockout Brown middle weights fought ten rounds to draw last night
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Boston
Larry Chappelle
Boston Nationals
Braves
Racine
Wis
Bob Mohn
George
Georgetown and Navy Face Off At Annapolis Today
Georgetown meets Navy in a highly anticipated basketball game at Annapolis today at 3 45 PM. Both teams enter unbeaten this season, each displaying brilliant basketball. Georgetown will start Fees and O Lane at forwards McNulty at center and O Boyle and Cashin at guards.
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Navy
Annapolis
Fees
O’lane
McNulty
O’boyle
Cashin
Iowa to legalize boxing with state commission
Des Moines Jan 23. A bill by Rep Frank Lake would legalize boxing in Iowa and create a state boxing commission. It would permit ten round no decision bouts, bar anyone under 18 from attendance and the ring, prohibit betting, ban liquor at events, and require matches to be licensed by a three member commission appointed by the governor.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Lake
Sioux City
MANY TO GET BOUTS SAYS DARCY PILOT DIALOG
San Francisco January 23 Jack Dillon will duel Teg Darcy soon with many others like Billy Miske and Battling Levinaky seeking bouts. Mick Hawkins, Darcy’s ally, announced plans to counsel Darcy against stage work and push for active fighting, aiming to arrange a busy middleweight and light heavyweight schedule.
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Darcy
San Francisco
Jack Dillon
Teg Darcy
Evon Canouch
Billy Miske
Battling Levinaky
Mick Hawkins
Hawkins
Turner Loses On Mat In Atlantic City Bout
Joe Turner of this city, a middleweight champion contender, lost to Henry Irslinger of Austria who claims the world title. Turner won the first fall but dropped the next two in Atlantic City on Monday night. Toledo, Jan. 23 Arthur J. Vance, former Yankee pitcher, sold to Toledo from Columbus.
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Joe Turner
America
Henry Irslinger
Austria
Atlantic City
Turner
Players Quitting Fultz and Nationals Amid Fraternity Dispute
Reports from Washington detail a widening rift as players desert Dave Fultz amid the players’ fraternity versus the Nationals. Howard Shanks and others questioned loyalty, while Griffith’s stance and contract talks influence a split among major leaguers. most players are expected to sign or align with Griffith as Augusta training nears.
Model Lunch Rollers Lead Killeen Wins Billiards Match
Eddie Killeen defeated Frank Swan 09 to 6 in a District pocket billiard championship at Grand Central. Swan forfeited twice late as Killeen dominated, now two straight wins in the tournament. Charles Bartelmeas to play J M Woltz tonight. Gamma Sigma defeated at gym 41 to 16, six straight for the quint. Coach Fuller saved regulars for Friday's game with Eastern High School.
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Eddie Killeen
Frank Swan
Grand Central
Swan
Killeen
Charles Bartelmeas
J. M. Woltz
Gamma Sigma
Fuller
Eastern High School
AL Poeltinns
Oliver Thiele
Dd Young
Glascock
Nevitt
Foster
Thea
Wihot
Harness Racing Dates Announced for Circuit Elite Schedule
The Grand Circuit elite list grows with Atlanta joining after the annual meeting. The season opens July 16 in Cleveland for a week, then Detroit July 23 to August 4, Kalamazoo August 6-11, Columbus August 12-18, Cleveland August 20, Philadelphia August 27-September 1, Hartford September 3-8, Syracuse September 19-15, Columbus September 17-28, Lexington October 1-13, and Atlanta October 16-20. new officers: H K Devereaux reelected president, BE Swisher elected vice president, W H Kinnan named secretary.
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Atlanta
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Columbus
Hartford
Syracuse
Lexington
H. K. Devereaux
Thomasville
BE. W. Swisher
Ohio
A. A. Scants
W. H. Kinnan
H. J. Kline
Russell Autographs 21 White Sox in Line
Chicago January 28 Albert Reb Trussell a pitcher with the Chicago Americans signed a 1917 contract becoming the twenty first club member to reach terms President Comiskey declined to name signers but indicated the entire regular outfield and infield except Jack Ness have signed He dismissed strike talk as unfounded St Paul January 23 heavy snow drifts on the Winnipeg St Paul dog race route may force drivers to trail with snowshoes The mapped route spans 523 miles.
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Chicago
Albert
Reb” Trussell
Chicago Americans
Russell
Comiskey
Jack Ness
St. Paul
Minn
Winnipeg-St. Paul
Johnson sets new Marine mark in shooting contest
Honolulu January 23 Brig. Gen. Samuel T. Johnson U S A attains 286 of 300 to beat the previous 283 by Sergt James N Burns of Company A Twenty fifth Infantry Johnson has previously made 290 in practice times and is hailed as best shot in the post
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Honolulu
T. G
Samuel T. Johnson
Addier
James N. Burns
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Johnson
Central Beats Western In High School League Game
Central fed the ball with a sharp passing game to defeat Western at the M C A 24 to 20. Daly led Central with scoring and all players except Potter hit the nets as Central showed strong team play. Johnstone starred for Western with eight points while Kaplan Long and Potter shone on defense for Central in a fast, clean contest.
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Central Quint
Western
M.C. A
Central
Georgetown
Daly
Potter
Johnstone
Kaplan
Long
Fune
Wight Solomon
Herron Waite
Chuamberlaine
Herron
Tobnstone
Perio
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Solomon
Totter
Johnston
Wight
Quavideon
Gardner
Davidson
Groves
W. Tierron
Goats
Floor
White
Tottiieb
Chamberlaine
D. Herron
Goata
Foule
W. Herron
Just As Determined, Is Answer Of Fultz
New York January 23 David L Fultz president of the Baseball Players Fraternity said there is nothing new in the situation yet we are optimistic and determined to go through with our plans He believes the magnates face a big surprise Fultz dismissed Al Demaras claim that players should train at owners expense and strike later If accurate the players will resist such demand and stay united under the fraternity banner
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Dave Fultz
Griffith
Fraternity
Co. B
Nationals
Seader
Fultz
Shanks
Eddie Ainsmith
Jim Shaw
Washington
Monaco
Augusta
David
Loth
Ban Johnson
Futz
Federal League
New York
Ansver
David L. Fultz
Baseball Players’ Fraternity
al Demaras
Chicago
Weeghman
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Tech-Business game delayed a week
Illness of Buck Wise the main sparing of the business team caused postponement of the clash between the stenographers and Tech. The game, once set for Friday, was moved to Tuesday to accommodate a trip by the Manual Trainers to Martinsburg West Virginia to face the local high school team.
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Buck” Wise
Tech
Martinsburg
W. Va
Griffith Honor Guest at Alexandria Smoker
Clark Griffith manager of the Nationals will be the honor guest at the Alexandria County Athletic Association smoker at Clarendon on Monday night February 6. Eddie Foster and Mike Martin also invited. J I Jones heads arrangements with Ja C Wrenn leading the relocation committee for invited guests. Other members include Louis Metzger Peter Latt erner A D Torreyson Clarke Ball R B F Koester and Dr W Day Boyer.
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Clark Griffith
Nationals
Alexandria County Athletic Association
Clarendon
Eddie Foster
Mike” Martin
J. I. Jones
Ja. C. Wrenn
Louis W. Metzger
Peter Latterner
A. D. Torreyson
RESULTS OF RACING OVER FOUR COURSES RACE RESULTS
Results from Selung races for 3 year olds up. Multiple races at 5 to 6 furlongs and longer. Winners include Skeets, Wiaard, Florcha Negra, Frigid, Prime Maver, Orperth, Heritage Temple, and Star Rose among others with times and payouts noted. numerous runners, odds, and placements across six to seven races.
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I Dreyer
Smirking
McEwen
Aunt Elsie
Gray
Bulger
Chitra
Lucille B. Welga
Felina
Doctor Cann
King Stalwart
Wiaard
Ball
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Coley
Bary
Knight
Helmet
Donner
Sorpress
Parlor Boy
Monty Fox
Helling
Florcha Negra
Rowan
Teo Royals
Gores
Celtabal
Cruise
Tatina
Hiker
Enater Star
World's Wonder
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Feather Duster
Nigadoo
Yerrolda
Frigid
Ryan
Sven
Hammerkop
Bell
Mica Primity
Carroll
McAdems
Billy Wiley
Argument
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Yellow Exes
Fife
Beljing
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Dreyer
Pierrot
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Ambrose
Tb Miles
Orperth
Kleewer
Zodiac
Espositoi
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Chas. F. Grainger
Dalogerfeld
Edna Kenna
Ganges
BR To & Wen
Hot
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Royal Interest
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Jefentt
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Wolf's Bath
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Wat
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Ohert
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Robinson
Rector Larrick
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Prime Maver
Cramp
Petelus
Cerrotl
Robinsons
Gaegel
Chivator
Iheppleman
Chilton King
McDermott
Race Track Entries For Sport Of Today
Race track entries list multiple races with horses and odds. Entries include names such as Polonium, Palisade, Tad Gasrinnn, Lola, and Water Tee with various ages, furlongs, and percentages. weather is cloudy and track muddy.
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Syearolis
Adana
Tad Gasrinnn
Lola
Viennatown
Mamatene
Falls Gaitr
Seillu
Elizabeth Lae
J. Ro Harrell
Thrana
Nelle
King Bet
Sali
Finrer
Liv
Vpcard
Mra Mery
Fthan Allen
Babe
Lauahen'e Pride
Puth Olga
Eddie Mort
Aid For Fresh Air Classes In Tuberculosis Fight
The Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis directors discussed cooperation with the school board to establish two special classes for tuberculous children excluded from regular grades. A committee led by Dr. Robert and Dr. Woodwart will secure funds, while the legislation panel seeks Senate hearing to obtain next year’s appropriation. The group also noted the death of Dr. Jesse H. Ramgburgh. Roald Amundsen was presented to President Wilson by Norwegian Minister H. H. W. Bryn.
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Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Board of Education
Rommittee
Rober
Woodwart
Tr. Gwynn
Association
Wiley
Senate
Jesse H. Ramgpurgh
Amundsen
Wilson
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
H. H W. Bryn
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