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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1915
Page
13
In a close race Espey maintains a slim lead over peers as the Duckpin League table shows a tight pack. Widespread activity surrounds the top positions with players like Wiloam and Pow Fa in pursuit and the group pressing for higher finishers and possible records.
The Swarthmore College football program appoints Roper as head coach amid stirring changes. The decision comes after a season of fluctuations, with Roper bringing experience from Princeton and a background in athletics to guide the team.
Chairman WK Wall of the Intercollegiate football rules committee issued a call for a meeting Friday evening February 3 to discuss changes to the waving rules for the 1915 season. The meeting aims to review and propose alterations affecting play and eligibility.
Outfielder Bodie, veteran of the American League since 1911, is sold to the San Francisco club of the Devil’s League. The move returns Bodie to his home region as part of a pending league deal.
President Chivington announced the American Association may return to a single umpire system this year. He will seek club owners’ opinions before action. He noted economy and on field alertness as considerations. An annual meeting and schedule chart for a two per game season were expected to be set up.
Nominations for the Futurity were announced by John H Madden, noted as the most extensive service der of branded stock in America. The 1899 total lists 174 entries, with Mc Marden producing 61 and WoT Canard third.
New York was chosen to host a National Bowling Association event titled the Bowling Classic. The plan includes a national tournament week with tentative schedules and reduced entry fees to attract top bowlers from across the country.
The article outlines strong odds that the famed backstop Farrell will be named coach for the New York Yankees, with other candidates such as Harry Stutth from Newark and past figures like McGraw and Robinson noted as part of a lengthy coaching discussion amid a busy training season.
New York, Jan. 26. The Players' Fraternity said it will not support dropping August Herrmann at the National Commission election. Dave Fultz, head of the fraternity, said he would rather do business with Herrmann than Ban Johnson and praised Herrmann as fair. The group argued for limited reserve clause changes and protections for players moving between major and minor leagues, seeking concessions only from the majors.
A mysterious German bowler named Getz wowed Washington crowds with high scores and glitzy stunts at Duckpins and other bowling. Krauss and Harley backed by backers watched as Getz beat several favorites, piling up winnings of at least 700 dollars, before challenging Grant Goodman in a late night showdown at Arcade alleys.
Freddie Welsh world lightweight champion outboxed Willie Beecher in a tame ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Welsh's defense and reach kept Beecher from mounting sustained offense, with Beecher only showing a red nose from jabs and a single spasm in round four. Beecher, weighed 144 pounds, failed to threaten the champion who weighed 131 1/4 in ring attire.
New York dispatch reports promoter Jimmie Johnson arranging a March bout in New York between Willie Ritchie and Freddie Welsh. Ritchie is in San Francisco as talks proceed for the match setto follow Welsh's victory over Ritchie in London last June.
January 26 report says Gen Villa’s army besieges Tampico to block Jack Johnson’s Mexico route for a fight with Jess Willard at Juarez. Johnson may travel via Tampico if the port falls, with immigration and officials watching El Paso and Juarez. Meantime, Willard’s Havana racing is suspended due to stormy weather.
Promoter reports heavyweight Willard trains in Cincinnati for a Juarez clash with Johnson on March date. Weighing 246 pounds, he aims to drop to 230 before entering the ring, with today’s session described as the only workout for several days.
In Baltimore, January 26, the fast paced game at Mount St Joseph’s gym ended 23 to 21 with Georgetown defeating George town 23 21. Josephites built a late second half lead as Tormey and Krily led the Blue and Gray, while Malone and Wagley sparked Georgetown’s early offense.
Walter Wallace won a hard fought District championship pocket billiards match against Thomas Russell at the Royal last night by 100 to 4. The title race narrows to Fortelmus Wallace Swan and Kelchner for the prizes. Tonight Swan faces Breslin with a plan involving a tax on organized baseball. Albany introduces a 5 percent gross receipts tax on organized baseball games.
The 17 February interscholastic track event in Washington will include a 2 mile relay featuring George Washington University. Entries are speeding up with several clubs from Baltimore and local colleges requesting blanks, with a closing date extended and more responses anticipated.
Two year old maidens race results show Trajan narrowly beating Frisky and Martini with Handy Andy Jr. third. Second race featured Quid Mune at 4.18 to 1, led by Loftus, with Martini second. Third race saw Tory Maid prevail, followed by Gertrudy Bo and Inez. Fourth race produced Transactor as favorite, and Fifth race saw Marty Low triumph. Sixth race concluded with Pay Streak and Billows MiHenri in the top places.
In the New Orleans program the maiden race results show Sands Diamond winning from Grie Lady and Miss Sia Larestate. The field included Margent OF 107 Iowa and Georgiand as notable entries with varied odds and placings across the early two races.
The listing covers New Orleans racing entries across six races for thoroughbreds aged three to eight, detailing horses, weights, and trainers. Notable names include Morgan, Cincinnati, Scan dal, July titles, and a mix of six furlong to four furlong sprints with various odds and entries.
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