Seattle High School Nine Leaves for Transcontinental Tour
Seattle High School baseball team departs on a summer-long transcontinental tour, planning 45 games with top East and Midwest teams, including a New York City championship final. Thirteen players travel with a business manager and faculty member, aided by local donors and a band reception. The gear, white body with black and orange stockings, carries "Seattle H. S." and "1909" on the back.
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Washington Cricketers Fall to St George Club in Chevy Chase
The Washington Cricket Club lost to St George Club of Baltimore 59 to 34 at Chevy Chase Circle. W. Thompson Jr and Springman starred for the visitors while Bob Barr and Lake led Washington. A return match is planned at Colgate Creek, Baltimore, next Sunday.
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Harvard Athletic Board Picks Nine Members for Next Year
Special to The Washington Post. Boston June 16 Harvard's athletic committee for the next year is chosen by President Charles W. Eliot. There are nine members: three faculty, three alumni, and three undergraduates. Faculty include deans L. B. R Briggs B S Hurt and W C Sabine. Alumni are E H Nichols I F Herrick and G KR Tear ing. Absence of Prof. Henry C White is noted with regret by students and alumni.
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Oldring Quits Athletics After Criticism
In Philadelphia on June 16, Rube Oldring, center fielder of Connie Mack's Philadelphia Americans, reportedly quit the team after criticism of his performance in last Thursday's game. Manager Mack declined to comment and gave no reason for Lord remaining at center while Oldring left the lineup.
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NO PLAYERS TO SELL
Special to The Washington Post St Louis June 16 President George Dovey of the Boston Nationals declares no players for sale I have taken the people of Boston in ownership with me I will not sell any good players under any circumstnces but will purchase all the winners I can get I am looking for a hard hitting catcher as I am weak behind the bat I have six as good pitchers as there are in the league American Association At Columbus Columbus 5 Milwaukee 4 At Toledo Toledo 3 Kanss City 1 At Loujarilie Louisville 5 Minneapolia 3 first game Louisville 23 Minneapolis netol
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Arney Eastern's Captain Named for Next Season
Ward Arney, class of 1903, elected captain of Eastern High School's baseball team for next season. He played third base this year and delivered a sterling showing at the rear corner, contributing strong base running and timely hitting to help the Blue and White. Letters were also awarded to this season's squad members.
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JAKES TEAM WINS AS BEATS ARIONS IN TEN innings
Jake Stahl's South Chicagos rallied to beat the Arions 8 to 7 in ten innings as Stahl singled and Roach threw one over the fence with two strikes and two balls. The report lists multiple league results and a Hood's Sarsaparilla promotion urging better digestion and sleep.
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Pitchers Clash As Washington Faces Detroit Again
Cantillon resists sending Schlafly to the minors and insists on waivers. Jennings expects another Detroit loss as Washington battles Cantillon’s Nationals, with Donovan or Slevers likely to start for the visitors and Graham or Patten for the home side amid trades and shin guard chatter in a busy baseball day.
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St Vincent Wins Again Over Soldiers In Arsenals Contest
The St Vincent team defeated the Soldiers 4 to 2 on the Arsenal grounds. Gordon pitched well for St Vincent, allowing five hits and striking out twelve. Payne of the Soldiers had a strong game, collecting two hits, scoring a run, stealing two bases, and handling six chances without an error.
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GAMES TODAY IN AMERICAN LEAGUE AND STANDINGS
American League schedule lists stroit at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at New York St. Louis at Boston with Philadelphia at Pittsburg New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St. Louis Boston at Chicago standings show Chicago 28 18 .542 and others including Boston 31 18 .600 Cincinnati 29 19 .604. article also recounts player contracts and trades involving Waddell Collins Nash Hamilton and others affecting team rosters.
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Ewing Proves Invincible In Cincinnati Victory
Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 6 to 2 as Ewing shuts down the Phillies with bases, two runs score after two outs. Key hits include Ganzel with a two-base and a three-base shot, Huggins Lobert Knabe Titus stealing, while Bransfield is cast after Friday’s game. Final line shows Ewing 5 strikeouts, Pittinger 3, total hits 9 for Phila.
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Brooklyn Bats Well Against Chicago In Rainy Victory
Brooklyn defeated Chicago 6 to 3 as Taylor struggled early and Durbin wilded. Alperman and Casey led with key hits, Lumley and Batch drove runs, and Sheckard, Hofman, and Maloney contributed. Durbin lasted four innings, with Chicago outhit 11 to 9. Time: 1 hour 62 minutes.
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Cardinals Shut Out by Boston as Dorner and Karger Shine
The Cardinals fell to Boston 2 to 6 in St Louis. Dorner and Karger pitched well for Boston while the visitors collected timely hits. Tenney and Brain hit two basemen, and Boston capitalized on St Louis errors as the game lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes.
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Griffiths Plain Talk Fans Offer Suggestions For Yanks
Clark Griffith, Yankee manager, in Washington, responds to New York fans offering tips to improve the team. He says fans are well meaning but often clueless, noting owners know the players they need and those they don’t, and that good players are hard to obtain or lose coveted by home crowds. He warns against disruptive players who complain about trivialities and stresses that teams rely on loyal, proven performers rather than ideal on paper lineups.
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Castoffs in Baseball Comebacks and Managerial Ethics
A discussion debunks tales of veteran players being traded to spark dramatic turnarounds. It argues genuine castoffs rarely last, baseball relies on durable, well behaved assets. Managers and owners would never sanction players to lay down on the job, preserving the sport’s integrity.
Regatta on Hudson Draws Seven Colleges For Four Mile Races
Intercollegiate Rowing Association hosts a June 26 regatta on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie with fourteen eights and seven fours entered from Cornell Columbia Pennsylvania Syracuse Wisconsin Georgetown Annapolis and others. Daily practice runs 10 to 12 am and 7 am to observe crews. Eli teams field strong lineups with Syracuse and Annapolis adding spice to the big event.
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Georgetown Crew Delighted With Quarters at Poughkeepsie
June 1 Poughkeepsie N Y Georgetown sailors relax with a river ride to Kingston and a new bulldog mascot named Hoya while rivals visit Crum Elbow and the Everglades. Coaches and rowers report quiet day as Russell plans a four mile time trial tomorrow.
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Slippery Player Strategy Dodges Managers And Fans
A fragment discusses a clever player who would lay down on a manager after being secured, suggesting a repeating cheat question. It mentions managers wearing large sizes and fans in deep chairs blowing smoke rings, reflecting a chaotic, opinionated sports page tone.
Yale Up to Standard in Varsity Eight Crew Preview
Yale varsity eight is fully up to the standard of the best Yale crews, with a heavier line averaging 170 pounds and a machine-like stroke. Harvard’s Red Top crew has had fewer river days but shows power and a fast drive, though its recovery is not yet perfect. Experts predict a landmark race this year as both boats refine into two-unit form under Kennedy and Wray.
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Home Team Commentary on Selecting Players Sparks Debate
The piece argues that coaches and scouts mean well for the home team yet often prefer easy choices over truly snagging standout talents. It notes the temptation to smoke and blow smoke rings rather than to pursue hard picks, highlighting the tension between comfort and competitive edge.
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