Fishburne's 28 game streak ends in tight loss to Staunton
Meredith leads Fishburne Military Academy to a 28 game win streak that spanned since May 1914, finally halted by Staunton Military Academy after a 2 1 defeat. Key players include Captain Cy O'Brien of Lynchburg and pitchers Snedegar and Brien, with Fishburne finishing the season strong despite the late stumble.
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Fishburne Miliary Academy
Staunton Miliary Academy
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Staunton Broks
Ny Nenta
Woodberry Forest
Fzures
Sullivan
Woodberry
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Cadats
Capt
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Lynchburg
Brien
Ingram
Brix
Racing Prospects At Rockville Track In July Season
Gossips from Rockville describe a brewing holiday racing push. Trainers, public interest, and horses like Lady Clifton and Peter J. HH are highlighted along with Alec Foulks and Red Rock preparations, plus other local talent and prospective entrants shaping the season.
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Montgomery County Fair Association
Alec Foulks
Aler
Fearn
Red Rock
Hot Beall
Tom Keyes
Alec
Harry Bowling
J. C. Forreat
Redworth, Jr
Wasx
St. Marys
Tom Cannon
Durham
N.C
Issue Entry Blanks For Municipal Meet
Entry blanks for the municipal meet are described along with events and track races. Mentions of teams, athletes, and a parade-like procession on Terpendence Day at Monument Ground appear in the garbled text with stray names and unclear specifics.
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Monument Ground
Tieas Cnmpatyrong
Gescolatas
Prattaron
Novica
Owidees Ag
Martin
Petar Brow
Ly Tens’ Amanciatines
Cattana
Carroll Wins Athletic Medal at Ceremony
A fragmented report notes Carroll receiving an athletic medal amid unclear accompanying details. Mentions of other names and stray phrases suggest a local sports or school event with unfamiliar terms and misread text.
Meredith Example of Athletic Training And Its Worth to American Schoolboys
Meredith Richards, Harvard football captain in 1914 and 1918 left tackle, later captained rowing as No. 3 on Harvard’s first crew. The article praises schoolboy athletic training as foundational, cites Meredith’s speed and endurance, and traces the impact of Annals of American athletic development from James B. Sullivan to modern youth, highlighting Meredith’s intercollegiate and Olympic pace, and the broader push to raise American athletic standards through young athletes and training.
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Aries
Thomas Tetfarson
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Curt Rodgera Richart
Cantrat
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Yas
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Boston
Richards
Hassett
Fishback
Bill Foley
Central
Ted Meredith
University of Pennsylvania
James B. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
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Marcersburg
Stockholm
Pennsylvania
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Beronits
Hat
Sheppard
Caldwell
Mel Sheppard
John Paul Jones
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Former Trinity star Hudson named new athletic coach
Hudson, a 25 year old former Trinity College standout from Shattuck Minnesota, succeeds George Grean as athletic coach at St. Albar. A captain and multi sport athlete, he excelled in football track basketball and baseball. He was Trinity's football captain in 1914 and earned Walter Camp second team all American honors.
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Connecticn
George Grean
Tome Hudson
Trinity
Shatuck
Faribault
Minn
Tie
Jeader
Hudson
Walter Camp
Fewer players in amateur ball lift intercity series
Amateur ball shows about one third fewer players than 1915 across leagues. Interest is expected to rebound as the Three-Cornered Intercity Series among Washington Richmond and Baltimore gains traction. Highlights note Patents leading the Potomac League and several local clubs near top standings with standout hitters Gelbel Daly and Deevers delivering strong performances.
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Richmond
Baltimore
Charles Roberts
Patent Office
Joe Gelbel
Mines
Gelbel
Kameas
American Association
Eeee Patent
Ewing
Harry McCorm
Stiteler Leads Harrisonburg High in 1920s Batting
Special to The Washington Post Harrisonburg Virginia June 19 Stiteler topped Harrisonburg High School baseball batting this season with a grand average of 1 B. He played 24 games at bat 4 times and made 359 hits. The team posted a .259 average.
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Washington Post
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Stiteler
Ritteler
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Mom
Tigers Bench Crawford As Tigers Strain For Run Support
Old Wahoo Crawford, a sixteen year veteran of the Tigers, sits on the bench as injuries and fielding needs overshadow his long hitting career. The team keeps pace with Burns and Burns surge, whilewarted by benching Crawford amid doubts of returning form. Burns has rebounded to top hitting form, potentially shifting infielder duties if needed.
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Media
Ted
Mercersburg Academy
Jimmy Curran
Onra
Sheppard
Wahoo Crawford
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Crawford
Artiy
Bamual
George Burns
Id Wahoo
Burne
Woodstock Academy Baseball Clinches 14 Wins in 19 Games
Woodstock Va June 10 Masanut ten Academy of this plate enjoyed one of the most successful baseball campaigns this year, winning 14 of 19 games played. Evan Rogers of Mount Crawford captained the team and O. Gibro, of ObFte, sparked the squad. In the final clash of the year the varsity defeated the alumni 11 to 5. The tennis trophy cup offered by Albert W Reynolds of Princeton W Va was won by Jakvles Marrs, a locke bey. The record of the baseball team follows.
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Masaanutten Academy
Atene Tn
Evan Rogers
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Tnevergitv
Opark
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Albert W Reynolds
Princeton
Jakvles Marrs
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