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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1916

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13

Interscholastic basketball double header at Arcade

Athletics in High Schools Business and St Alban s and Army and Navy Prep and Eastern clash in a February double header with Western paint leading the race. Business seeks a win to narrow the gap. Culligan is out and Wassman may miss the game. Tech track squads prep for meets while St Alban s challenges Army and Navy Prep for a possible second place tie. A Tech baseball season looms with Falconer as coach and interclass basketball set for today.

Business St. Alban’s Army Wavy Prep Eastern Busines Fill Calhean Culligan Wassman Miller McDonald Army and Navy Prep Thease Quinta St. Alban‘'s Navy Prep Tech Jakey Roberts Gene Ochsenreaster Hope Falconer Bureau of Engraving and Printing Southeast League McCarthy Reichard Dampier Lindney Reich Schaefer Palmer OZ Burns Goldberg Mulhall Benton Hofman. Miller Smith Waldron As ‘Buscher Mayhew Skank Ae Ae Totele Ae Masonic League Evawl Risler Lebanon Misacine Wwe Wee Eh M. c. A. League Chippesas. Stour Shunk Beott Rin Solomon Eugen Bon Dummy Hetmer Burtner Farwell Cor E Knights LEAGU Mchialon Royals Oelum Burke Cava Halley Ery Armstrong Moore Stanford Noack Krauss Howard Waverly A. Ee Ib Azo Pitts Sterns Ae Leaguree Fillin Neweo Norton Mongham Wright B. Podton Pergua ‘Tey Bae Arcade Prin Hagen Beyforth Hoover Gritten Firgt Kaage Selung Scott Tanon DS Sonnenelly Paton OMO League Comedis Gilbert Baleawinthe Btae Ryan T Lockwood G. Gist Tout Mike Cohen Pettitt Zall Malik Thiso Irage Tards Harting F. Dyer Enginerre al Becon Stafford B. Gist Warnan Koontz UO Venther Satole Iten Arnett Cook Arren Rosenforn Ny Atic Aid iSterre Fara Dime Ener Fi O Bee Im Teaf Prince Chap Fini Fight Lee Nails and Files Wash Gar Barber & Hoss Deckman Lauser Howell Closet Cumblend Grake Miller Cutford Whestle Scrimer Ferent Hogan Cain Tompkins Ie Gallagher Erty Wetzel Dotata Romros Ick Wise Ram Demiltry Orieco Kayds Arcade League Havana Arcadians Mt. Pleasant Southern Bee Bee Ae Jtnon Clarken Reelings Crampton Satan Mot Connell Murrell Falker Campbell McCambre Kupper Baum Turin

Chaney Adds Nelson to List of Victims

Baltimore January 27 George Chaney a rising featherweight won by decision over Fran Nelson of Hoboken in the third round at the American Athletic Association show. A deep cut in Nelsons eye forced retirement after doctors halted the bout. Chaney earned the decision and is set to fight Kilbane for the title in March.

Baltimore George Chaney Frankla Nelson Hoboken American Athletic Association Chaney Nelson

Pitcher Burke Sold to Minneapolis Club

Kitcher Sanford Burke has been sold to the Minneapolis Club of the American Association by the Fittaburgh Federal leagues club. Burke moved from the Indianapolis American Association team to Fittaburgh last summer amid a Federal suit to compel his return, which is still pending.

Fittaburgh Kitcher Sanford Burke Minneapolis American Association Federal Leagues Club Burke Indianapolis American Association

Giants Play at Yale Bowl for New Haven Game

The Yale vs New York National League club annual game, set for April 11 at Polo grounds, moves to the Yale bowl in New Haven by agreement. It marks the first major league appearance on Yale turf. Connie Mack releases Knowlson Sherman and Kopf to Baltimore. Chester Thoman reportedly signs terms with Red Sox after camp.

New York Yale Polo Grounds Yale Bowl New Haven Yale Nine Philadelphia Connie Mack Baltimore Knowlson Sherman Kopf Boston Chester Thoman Red Sox Medicine Camp Sharon Kans

Pennsylvania Five Wins in Final Minutes over Southern

Pennsylvania defeated Southern 33 to 28 in the Terminal Y M C A Basketball League last night. Key contributors were Boyd Dailey and Moffett. Two games are set for Saturday at Terminal gym with the Terminal first team facing Roland A C and the second quint against Garfield A C, competition starting at o clock.

Pennsylvania Southern Terminal Railroad Y. M. A Boyd Dailey Moffett Terminal Gym Terminal Roland A. C Garfield A. C Dailey Mulroe Dingler Renee Spencer Black Dorsey Smith Spencer

O Keefe and Tendler Agree to Six More Rounds

Philadelphia fans charged the prior bout was a colossal fake yet Eddie O Keefe and Lew Tendler agreed to fight another six rounds at Olympia Monday night. Matchmakers Jack Hanlon and Phil Glassman said neither fighter will be paid. They argued the fighters were off color and unable to perform fully.

Philadelphia Eddie O'Keefe Lew Tendler Olympia Jack Hanlon Phil Glassman O’keefe- Tendler O'Keefe Tendler

New West Virginia Pennsylvania Fair and Racing Circuit Formed

A new racing circuit formed at Wheeling takes in cities from the former Erie Racing circuit. It will be the West Virginia Pennsylvania Fair and Racing circuit with members from Relief Vernon Ohio Washington and Cawson Pa Cumberland Md Parkersburg Fairmont Clarksburg Wheeling W Va. Harry Perking of Parkersburg elected president. In New York secretary Heydler says reconvened National League meeting will be held February 8 with the annual schedule meeting on the same date.

Wheeling W. Va Erie Vernon Ohio Washington and Cawson Cumberland, Md Parkersburg Fairmont Clarksburg Harry Perking Parkersburg New York Heydler National League League

Baltimore Feds Will Sue For $70,000

Baltimore stockholders authorize raising 50000 to press antitrust suit in Judge Landis case and to move other litigation to secure local owners rights. They would seek about 700000 in damages and maintain the suit while awaiting reimbursement for losses tied to Terrapin Park.

Baltimore Baltimore Federal League Club Rasin Gilmore Sinclair Terrapin Park

Groundkeeper Joseph Schroeder Dies in Philadelphia

Joseph Schroeder a longtime groundkeeper for the Philadelphia American League club and a noted baseball diamond maker died at his home in Philadelphia at age 54. He served with the Athletics since their 1901 entry to the American League after previously working for the Philadelphia Nationals.

Philadelphia Joseph Schroeder Athletics Philadelphia Nationals

Stecher Trounces Masked Marvel in Madison Square Garden

Nebraska wrestling champion Jos Stecher dominated Mort Henderson known as the Masked Marvel at Madison Square Garden. Stecher twice threw Henderson within 16 minutes, displaying superior mat technique, immense leg strength, and relentless control that left the masked wrestler unable to mount an effective defense.

New York Nebraska Jos Stegher Madison Square Garden Mort Henderson Marvel Stecher Henderson

Reds Star Slabbist Guarantees to Win

Cincinnati star pitcher Fred Toney asserted in a letter to local newspapers that he will win 25 of 30 Reds games next season if the club guarantees him a $6,000 salary, $2,000 more than offered, and ensures at least four runs in every game he pitches.

Cincinnati Ohio Fred Toney Cincinnati Reds Reds Toney

Strikes Spares and Splits from New Orleans Racetrack

Favourite Players shine with four winners on the card in New Orleans. Mary H. pays 9 to 5 in the second event and Brian Boru upsets at 26 to 1 to win the final race. Bertodano, the 7 to 6 favorite, takes the mile and 70 yards, while Jockey Burger receives a permanent suspension from January 12. Multiple races list winners Morumbega, The Duke, Stout Heart, Bertodano, Mary H., and Brian Boru with detailed placings and times throughout the meeting.

New Orleans Mary H Brian Boru Bertodano Dude Metcalf Judge Murphy Stanton Stout Heart Kate K Burger Morumbega McTaggart the Duke McAtea Gretchen R Kederia Eden Park Fair Play Lobetia Cousin Bob Perchance Lady Ward Butwell Blue Cap Mott al Pierce Koerner Luexi Busy Joe Old Charter Rose Marian Shrapnel Edna Kenta Tito Bob Redfield Panhandle Ambrose Jim Basey Zin Dri Sreyer Tady London Dew Drop Juliet Theoorita Garner Duke of Dunbar Kearh Polly H Norus Ttm Garl Mins Fannie Gentry Doctor Kendell Lohengrin Mars Cassidy Ina Key Alse Ren Bixth Elling Fuerat Lamoda Trovato Keogh Helen M Lady Power Chilton King Preston Lynn Juarez

Racing Entries and Odds for Six Thoroughbred Races

Today’s card lists six selling and handicap races for 2 and older horses. Entries include Little Dot and Walter Dun can in race one, Increane and Epangie Duchess in race two, Asparagus Sam and Richard Langdon in race three, and multiple purses across races four to six with weather noted as cloudy and track fast.

Little Dot Lady Leona Havilla Hird Love Conowingo Mand Baron Nepers Yellow Sally Walter Duncan Out Als Rouenseh George G. Love Cochrane Breeralae Increane Flizebeth Lee Epangie Duchess Sauterelle Theresa MrAcktin Insurgent Wapco Falls City Politician Objert Hattie C Wild Rose Smuggter Prince eRward J. D. Guteb Bins ‘Wing Lady Powers Patrick F Ratina Dewdrop Tale Bearer Batouche Diadi Blog Donovan Richard Langdon Bir Blaise Gentleman Taka Iattle Bigger Robolink Chivater Tatiana Rose Tultette Tarkin Day Newman Walga Margaret O Bernine Mayme W Eyndora Belling Lady Billie Pleasureville Marghon Surpassing Habana Rubifax Elba_E Rex’ Foot Ble Malléry Barka Oveta Generel Pickett Rapid Maid Wuderia Jane Lady Lucy Bay Rose O'Neil Prospero Son Cecit Bean Spiller Ceoa Ronnie's Burk Skinny B Gano Gordon Russell Ble Brooks, $2: Little String, 08; Dundreary, 88: King Box, 102; Blarney Star of Love Katherine G Barbarita Gerthelms Lone Star Virgle Dot Joan Apolin Princesa Janice Vireo Phillis Antoinette Marshal Tilghmann Taper Tip Lady Youn Inquieta Fitsgerald Gray Dave Montgomery First Star Parent Emermen Henry Walbsuk

Louisville Plans Spring Training at Columbia Tennessee

Louisville American Association club completes arrangements to train in Columbia Tennessee starting March 1 using Columbia Military Institute facilities for gym and grounds. Manager Clymer will lead about 24 players after canceling a Sanford Florida trip due to inadequate grounds. In Memphis, Bradley Hogs and Pete Kinsely are bought outright by Memphis from Chicago Nationals. price undisclosed.

Louisville Louisville American Association Columbia Tenn O H. Wathen Sanford Fla Louieville Tennessee Clymer Columbia Military Institute Memphis Bradley Hogs Mobile Pete Kinsely Birmingham Chicago Nationals

Georgetown Basketers Face Back-to-Back Tests at Home

Georgetown's basketball team plays Brooklyn Polytechnic tonight in Ryan Gym at 8 80 p.m. and George Washington tomorrow in a return game at the YMCA. The squad seeks a repeat after a 27 to 23 victory over George Washington in the first meeting.

Georgetown Brooklyn Polytechnic Ryan Gymnasium George Washington

Navy Swimmers Triumph Over Local Club in Annapolis Meet

Navy defeated the Washington Swimming Club 32 to 18 in Annapolis yesterday, collecting two wins in the annual meet. Palmer of the city starred with a 220 yard sprint victory in 2 minutes 41 seconds, the fastest of his career, while Knight of the Washington club placed second in the 40 yard backstroke. Navy performances included a 160 yard relay win and a string of close finishes led by Herndon and Palmer in multiple events.

Navy Washington Swimming Club Annapoli Palmer Karl Knight Washington Srimming Club Borden Navi Post Knight Cook Herndon Grinfith Dashiell Crond iCutts Brassield Ansiers Herndon Barysewond Gnth Ansley Tashiel Nave Cook Bransield Harlan South Atlantic Seond Legge Bolitencary WSC_ rees

Georgetown Meet Officials Named By Flannigan

Pollard of Washington and Lee University will serve as referee Latrobe Cogswell of Baltimore as clerk of the course and James W Mulligan of Washington as starter for the Georgetown Meet set for February 19 at Convention Hall. The trio are veteran track figures known across the South Atlantic area and are expected to run the event with noted precision.

Flannigan Georgetown Convention Hall Pollard Washington and Lee University Latrobe Cogswell Baltimore James W Mulligan Washington South Atlantic Jimmie

Wallace Falls Before Kreuter in 600-Point Billiards

Louis Kreuter, reigning champion, defeated Watter Wallace 200 to 77 in the second block of their 600-point match at Grand Central. Kreuter rang up a thrilling high run of 33 with deft combinations and banks. The final 200-point block is set for tonight at o'clock.

Louis Kreuter Washington Watter Wallace Grand Central Kreuter Kres

Faint Names Listed Across Historic Notices and Mentions

A fragmented OCR compilation from Cincinnati Enquirer and Morning Telegraph names various persons, places, and entities such as George C. Love Conowingo Spangle Duchess Talebearer Gentlewoman Dew Drop Welga Hermino Mayme W Royal Meteor Lady Rifke and Ada Anne plus many others, with irregular punctuation and unclear context.

Cincinnati Enquirer George C. Love Conowsngo Cochrane Politietan Torurgent Spangle Ratina Talebearer Bir Blaise Chivator Taka Welga Lyndora Berniss Surpassing Marshon Africa Reav Morning Telegraph Savilla Conowingo Politican Mattie C Spangle Dew Drop Bing Chitator Hermino Mayme W Royal Meteor Lady Rifke Counteras Juarez

Bresnahan's future unsettled after informal talks

Chicago January discussions among Weeghman Johnson and Bresnahan aimed at a peaceful solution to Bresnahan's future and the Cleveland franchise. No court action was expected over the contract, with belief the Cleveland team would move to Toledo and Bresnahan placed in charge.

Chicago Roger Bresnahan Cleveland American Association Weeghman Johnson Bresnahan Cleveland Toledo

Jones to train Willard camp in Hot Springs

Tom Jones, manager of Jean Willard, has wired acceptance from New Orleans to the Hot Springs Business Men’s League proposal for Willard to train there for his coming New York bout. The camp will be set up about February 1.

Little Rock Ark Tom Jones Jean Willard New Orleans Business Mensa League of

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