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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1911

Page

13

Wrestlers and boxers eye ringside weights and clashes

The National Guard tournament saw Mackey fail to throw O'Brien in 49½ minutes while Zerega defeated Beall and Mickey, with Brown and Wolgast agreeing to 133 pound weigh in and O'Brien seeking a heavyweight bout at Jack O Brien's Philadelphia club.

New York State Baseball League renews eight franchises

Albany January 26. The eight clubs' franchises expired today and were renewed for five years. John H Farrell reelected president secretary and treasurer. Salary unit fixed at 3000. Several constitutional amendments adopted including vote rules for retiring clubs and new league treasury deadlines. Restrictive contracts and late season trading prohibited. Disputes punished with fines or forfeiture of membership.

Albany John H.farrell New York State Baseball League

Picks Star Athletic Team

An all American college track team is named by James F Sullivan secretary treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union. Fourteen men from colleges on both sides of the Alleghenies are listed including Michigan Princeton Harvard Notre Dame Stanford Penn State and Pennsylvania. A six-day eight four day walking match is planned for Indianapolis with stops in Cincinnati St Louis and Atlantic City to promote a Panama Canal exposition in 1915. Antigambling Bill Passes Senate in California.

New York James F Sullivan Amateur Athletic Union Alleghenies Tmsardina Ramsdell University of Feunas Ivagnie Craig University of Michie Davenport University of the Age Newartown UH Whiteley Princeton Lindhunt NA Edwarde University Gardres Harvard Wasson Notra Dame Apning K W. Burdick University of Fennst Eania Vaut Leland Stanford J. Horner University of Michigan Les Talbot Pennsylvania State College Indianapolis Cincinnati St. Louis Atlantic City Dan Or Learm Panama Canal

Sporting Brevities Snapshot of early 20th century athletics

New Orleans hosts a one-team indoor base ball league while Sweden donates 50,000 dollars to Olympic games. The Polo Association lists 783 handicap players. England’s Ernest Barry defends the sculling title against William Albany. AAU track and field championships set for Pittsburgh. Percy Nix, former 4-hour bicycle record holder, dies in London. Alfred De Oro may devote himself to billiards. Eastern colleges’ Intercollegiate Fencing Association finals in New York. First 1911 foal from Texas born, listing bloodlines. Legrand Simson joins Ithaca College basketball. Syracuse students must raise 3.50 for rowing by Feb 1. Worcester to host a nine-team can- Sheppard and Lunghi matched for England races. Lunghi among world’s top middle-distance runners. Sheppard set records. Collins, famed distance runner, courted by Wright brothers for aviation.

Polo Association Ernest Barry England William Albany Alfred de Oro Intercollegiate Fencing Association of the Eastern Colleges New York Worcester Mass Sheppard Lunghi Melvin Sheppard Emilio Lunghi Amercan Wire and Steel Works

Zysbszko Loses Bout At Grand Central Palace

New York report states Polish wrestler Zysbszko failed to throw three men in an hour. He quickly defeated Ivan Padowski in 4 minutes 40 seconds, but Yankee Rogers from Buffalo outlasted him at 49 minutes 20 seconds. After 54 minutes total, Zyshszko could not prevail against Carmerous. Hackenschmidt telegram offered a possible rematch in an hour and a half.

New York Zysbszko Grand Central Palace Ivan Padowski Biant Yankee Rogers Buffalo cAmerous Hackenschmidt Zyshszko

Washington and Lee quint schedule outlines tough season

Special to The Washington Post Lexington Va Jan 26 The Washington and Lee quint shows strong early wins over Roanoke College and St Johns Annapolis and sets a busy slate. Upcoming games include Maryland Aggies Virginia University of Virginia and Navy among others with venues in Lexington Emmitsburg Frederick and Blacksburg.

Washington Post Lexington Roanoke College St. Johns Annapolis Washington and Lee Quint Maryland Aggies Glasgow University of Virginia Char. Inttesville Maryland Agriculture College College Fark United States Naval Academy Annapolla Swarthmore College Swarthmore Pranklin and Marshall College Lancaster Mount St. Mary's College Emmitesburg Frederick Athletic Association Frederick University of Tennessee Blacksburg

Waters Fine Rolling Goes to Front in Class A

Krauss close behind toppled Maples for 624 Fowler and Oehler led Class B. Five man teams Saegers did best but did not threaten leaders. Peer took imp. Fayeeaan ane Sl aas A-Fat Men. Class B Noulands. Class C Mount Plo. Doubles Class A MacKnaw and Krauss. Class B Gihaen and Straub. Class C Harrison and Brush. Singles Class Tass 2,73 3, 764 2,054 bin. Hie

Krauss Maples Fowler Oehler Saegers Fayeeaan Ane Slaas Noulands Mount Plo MacKnaw Ant L. Krauss Gihaen and Straub Harrison and Brush Inet Harry Waters City Bowling Association Palace Harry Krauss Waters Saengerbunds Saengerbund Ad. Id Knickerbockers Warrai Bee Berrall Hosengartten Goodman A. Miller Fritz Auguste Bowser O'Donnall Hibbard McCay Yoder Garner Vrauss Sir Hrosnan Bi Allison Harwond Campbell Watson Iss Eesex Robinson Manhattans Continentals Potomacs MG Troquois Puritans BOP Gildsy and Walsh Ve Page Warren Sane Tee Biker Warner Harwood Shaffer and Miller Burdine Belean Shafter Miller

George Washington indoor meet entrants from Central Tech

Central High fields 24 men led by Fritz Reuter and George Hamilton for the George Washington indoor meet at Convention Hall on February 4. Tech seeks a final day entry after trust delay. Mulligan selects a five man relay and a midget relay squad to clash with Western and Friends schools. A Southern relay featuring Richmond College, St John’s, and Maryland Aggies promises a thriller. Donnelly vs Woodworth roller skate race closes the program as Southern title stakes sharpen. Tickets available at White’s sporting goods.

Central George Washington Convention Hall Keats Tech Fritz Reuter George Hamilton Western Business Mulligan W. Thrall M. W. Offut W. L. Fitzpatrick G. C. Ebhendorf L. A. Frazier Western and Friends Richmond College St. John's Maryland Aggies Carroll Donnelly Jack Woodworth White Sporting Goods

Washington and Lee names 1911 football captain

Moo maw of Roanoke Va has been elected captain of the Washington and Lee football team for 1911. He played a steady game at guard during the past season. At the Army and Navy Prep School election Mallory was named president Stone vice president Wotherspoon secretary De Molto treasurer.

Moomaw W Washington Post Lexington D. CC Moomaw Roanoke Washington and Lee N. Prep A. A Army and Navy Prep School Mallory Stone Wotherspoon de Molto

British Golf Championship Dates At Sandwich Published

The open golf championship of Great Britain will be held at Sandwich with the amateurs and professionals match on June 24. The tournament proper starts June 26 or 27, depending on entries, pending Royal and Ancient approval. Also notes four rifle matches in Canada during winter and a Tristate baseball expansion moving Williamsport to Wilmington for 24000 dollars.

Great Britain Sandwich Royal and Ancient Club

Bowling Scores Show Turbulence in B16 Event Lead Changes

In St Louis on January 26 scores fell in the American Bowling Congress tournament after top work by Flenners of Chicago. Fenske and Gerboth led the doubles with 1,148, Hancock and Hippe added 1,133. Seven categories list leaders with Flem­ners 2,924 in five-man, and other top teams including Budweiser, Tuco, Duty, and Moerlein. single high was W. Gohl at 591. many competitors failed to reach 200 in the day.

Washington Post St. Louis American Bowling Congress Flenners Chicago Quint Milwaukee Fenske Gerboth Hancock and Hippe W. Gohl Flemers Budweiser Tuco Toledo Duty Moerlein Cincinnati Palace Klondike Witter-Monroes Brunswicks Buxton & Skinner F. Riehle J. Gardell J. Carey C. Faulhover Charles Cook C. Garr L. J. Gazelle B. Elwert George Oakley E. French Madison H. Hazelhuhn C. Kupfer W. Fenaite FE. Garboth F. Albrechtat N. Saffron A. Hancock Hippe L. H. Keuse F. J. Senn Danner and Pabst St Louis C. Schneider, Jr Dayton G. Do

Wade Killifer Marries Dorothy Parks in Paw Paw

Wade Killifer second baseman for the Washington Americans, formerly of the Detroit Tigers, wed Dorothy Gall Parks in Paw Paw Michigan the bride’s father E F Parks banker. The wedding linked the baseball world to local circles with family ties to Judge William Killifer and hometown roots noted in the report.

Washington Post Paw Paw Micch Wada Red Detroit Wade Killifer William Killifer

Rowing clubs look ahead to a promising season

New York clubs Harlem Nassau and Metropolitan name captains with strong past wins. F Fuessell of Harlem, 1909 1910 double sculls champion, seeks singles success. Alexander Fraser leads Nassau with many sculling medals and Columbia varsity rowing ties. John Schultz captains Metropolitan, known for aiding Rice with Columbia freshmen crews.

New York Harlem River Harlem Nassau Metropolitan F. Fuessell Shepard Alexander Fraser Nassau Club Columbia John Schultz Metropolitans Schultz Rice

Ahearn Bests Deshler In Brooklyn Bout

Young Ahearn of Brooklyn defeated Boston’s Dave Deshler in ten rounds at the Brooklyn Beach A. C. Deshler was cut and bloodied, while Ahearn dominated the action and avoided punishment. Also in New York tonight Carroll Institute faces Ingram in basketball as Johnny Crogan is out with Walsh stepping in. Lamy wins three mile race by a yard at Saranac Lake with Wheeler and Logan also noted. Loustic Iv. wins French steeplechase at Cannes and Paul Thomas takes Prix des Golfes. O’Neil may challenge for sculling title at Buffalo regatta planned for August.

Washington New York Young Ahearn Brooklyn Dave Deshler Boston Brooklyn Beach A. C Deshler Ahearn Carroll Institute Ingram Carrol Johnny Crogan Big Shoes Walsh Lamy Saranac Lake Edmund Lamy R. L. Wheeler Montreal R. T. Logan Loustic Itv Cannes France Ross Adams Loustic T. P. Thorne Paul Thomas

Kirsch Gets Signs Mixed In Naps Yan Nap Series

Pittsburg amateur pitcher Herry Kirsch connected with Toledo last spring. in Alexandria the coach Bemis instructed him on signals for curve fast and waste ball. Larry signaled to steal with Easterly at bat. Kirsch misread, Easterly doubled scoring Larry. Bemis protested, Kirsch defended miscommunication and noted a waist-high miss.

Herry Kirsch Pittsburg Aitcher Toledo Naps Alexandria Bemis Kirsch Larry Nicols Easterly

G U Track Team Notes Signals Baltimore Meet Plans

Carrigan shows promise for short distance events at Baltimore with Martin likely in 100 and 440. Schreck and McNamara to stay as milers. Watts to run half mile. Vannerman probable in half. Kraft and Costello improving. Grogs returning from late start. Relay may face Holy Cross and Fordham in New York late February, then Virginia in Georgetown games. Letters to top performers will be awarded as before, with G for first in a multi college scratch event or for winning in specific schools. Episcopal High athletes train actively for meets near Washington, with 30 to 40 in squad and no George Washington relay team entered.

Carrigan Baltimore Martin Schreck McNamara Watts Vannerman Kraft Costello Grogs Wynnard New York Holy Cross Fordham Virginia Georgetown Art Law Medicine Dentistry Philadelphia Pennsylvania Cornell Princeton Columbia Yale Harvard Episcopal High Washington Post Alexandria Episcopal High School Washington George Washington

Raleigh P. D. Captures Vanity Handicap at Oakland

Raleigh P. D. came back from a long rest to win the Vanity handicap at Oakland, beating sprinters like Likely Dieudonne in the final stretch. Tim Judge upset at long odds in the night’s late race, with Parlor Boy a distant second as Araste nostril-sponge incident draws a vet exam and no foul found. The card lists six more races with wide fields and long odds on several winners.

Washington Post San Francisco Cal Raleigh P. D Oakland Dieudonne Tim Judge C. H. Shilling Parlor Boy Starry Night Earl Wright Araste Rey Glass Ah Moon Pickens Sidon Shilling Tima Minstra Dodo Henry Harrison Monolake Rogerd Hawness Annuity Ed Futeger- Bil Madrectita Wencar Tenderbloom Garner Eddie Mott Selden Tims Heretic Helen Hawking Bal Darrington Zick Abrams Dore Bonnie Bard B. Martin Southern Gold Responseful Kederis Michael Angelo Ocean Shore Melton Dale Madeline Musgrave Scoville Daddy Gip Setback Sea Clif Golden Agnes Signor Arionette Kelakao Altarre Gargan Marigot Hampassa Allamar Lake Titus

Jacksonville results show multi race outcomes at three and four furlongs

First race purses $400 for 2 year olds at three furlongs. Joe Knight wins with Excalibur second and Hatan third. Second race for 2 year olds at three quarters of a mile names Levan as winner with Mason second and Zool third. Third race for 4 year olds and up at six furlongs results Dress Parade first with Outpeat second and Henry Crosgeaddin third. Fourth race for 1 year olds at four furlongs lists Delt winning with Yea second.

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Columbus to host Grand American Handicap trap event

The Grand American Handicap, the premier trap shooting meet, will move from Chicago to Columbus, Ohio after Elmer E. Shaner, secretary of the Interstate Association, confirmed Columbus won the bid over Chicago for the summer event. The decision ends Chicago's long association with the competition and sets a new venue for shooters nationwide.

Columbus Chicago Elmer E. Shaner Interstate Association Ohio

Whalen gets new berth in National League

New York reports President Lynch appoints John Whalen treasurer of the New York Club as a member of the NL rules committee in place of the resigned M Stanley Robison. Also notes Arthur Raymond signed with the Giants and Benny Kauff signed with the Highlanders from Parkersburg. Red Sox lineup glimpses and A L contracts and releases announced in New York.

New York Lynch National League John Whalen M. Stanley Robison Arthur Raymond Giants Benny Kauff Parkersburg Virginia Valley League Highlanders A. L Boston Charles §. Brown Joseph J. Callahen C. L. Hersog Wilbur Goode Bayard H. Sharpe Chicago Herry MecTntere Frank Forsythe J. W. Jenkins Jack Johnston Frank Yanush Fred C Merkle Philadephia F. Gto Knabe Bert Humphreys W. 3 Walsh Weldo T. Jackley Cincinnati Nashville Southern League Wings Anderson

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