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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1919
Page
2
The Round-Up reports Jack Dempsey promises a ten round finish against Jess Willard if he wins the title setting him on a path to greatness. The piece references prior champions, long title runs, and contrasts eras while touching on boxing anecdotes and other sport notes from the period.
War Mask sprinted to victory in the feature race at New Orleans Fair Grounds, defeating Phantom Maid and Under Fire. The muddy track favored speed as jockey Brown rode two winners on the card and a busy program unfolded with several races and long odds.
The Viridie Atlantic Golf Association will hold its annual meeting at Willard and elect officers. Maryland Country Club may host the championship. the Thstrut Golf Association plans a Commercial Club gathering next Monday. New York athletes, racing notes, and upcoming events across Bowie's meetings, metropolitan mile runs, and indoor championships are reported, with entries, officials, and notable horses and trainers noted.
Gob Davis, a former Wichita shortstop who played last year with San Diego and naval base teams, is seen as a promising prospect for the Washington Nationals shortstop position this spring if he accepts a contract offered by manager Grifth Prior. Davis, not yet 21, impressed Western circuit critics with speed and was linked with several star players in assessments of his potential. The Nationals would have a fourth candidate behind Lavana Shanks Leonard and Grown, the Rochester youngster, if he joins.
Right Off the Bat reports Leon Cadore and other players eager to resume baseball service after overseas duty. Articles note Jesse Barnes, Jack Dunn, Kid Gleason and Henie Groh discussions, with Yankees Red Sox and Giants fans reacting. Mentions Bailey Williams, Jack Bentley, and Gene McBride as potential in-season moves amid exhibition scheduling questions.
Bert Shotton sues a baseball club claiming $1194 for the 1916 18 seasons after the Washington and Browns contracts conflicted with War Department orders. He alleges he was paid only $10060 of $5000 yearly salaries and released in 1917, with disputes over season end dates and contract terms.
New York reports Niles has been removed as chairman of the Metropolitan AAU registration committee. Martin A. Klein of the Bohemian Gymnasium Association serves as temporary chairman pending a permanent leader chosen by mail vote within about two weeks.
New York reports President Heydler of the National League says agitation for a 164 game schedule will not alter the 1919 season plans. He cites spring training, exhibition dates, contracts, and government service releases as reasons not to readjust now. A telegraph vote among eight clubs could modify length, but would require American League action.
St Albans School five on their own court won 31 to 19 against the scholastic Business High quint. Humphries and Shaffer led scorers for the losers while A Myer-Stvemith and other Alban players contributed. Referee was Mr de Grange. Time of quarters noted.
Western Younsters rout Tech quint by a large margin yesterday at Western Illeh gymnasium. Welliver and Jeffress shine for the winners as Wells or Wellies lead scorers with multiple baskets. Referee Mr Altemus officiated the contest.
Chase Feb 28 C S Allison of Detroit beat J B C Morton of Phiadelphia 390 to 248 in 3B innings and David McAndless of Chicago defeated Percy T Trump of Fitlebureh 400 to 123 in 35 innings in today's play of the national amateur balkline billiard tournament.
Steamboat Springs Colo Feb 28 The world's record ski jump of 305 feet was equaled today by Alders Haugen of St Paul at the annual ski tournament He won the professional event with 449 points defeating his brother Lara Haugen who failed to return his foot In after 2 mong LO4 and 222 feet Nels Tense of the Great Lakes imaval trading station won the amateur event with 255 points and a jump 115 feet.
Scholastic sports note shows Dasher Wood Culien Mbils Le mon Foster and Williams among students to be awarded basketball letters next week at Central. Williams was team manager, also to receive a school letter, while Walter Reed Central game was canceled yesterday.
Cleveland officials push to form a distinct Ohio athletic district under the national A A U. The plan would create an independent Ohio federation, reducing the Allegheny Mountain Association territory. If approved, Ohio clubs would forfeit Allegheny Mountain AAU championships and hold their own annual titles.
New York February 28 Mil Focha of Columbia won the national junior fencing championship at the New York Athletic Club. Major Reginald B Cecroft of the West Point Officers' Club finished second. Bicomer of Columbia also mentioned in results.
Lieut Freddie Welsh head of Athletica at Walter Reed Hospital brings 2 million in ring entertainment for wounded soldiers opening of the new gymnasium. Headlining Jack Dempsey the world title challenger, other acts include vaudeville stars and boxing bouts with Terry Keller Chaney Dyer Burke Lowe Gardner plus wrestling matches and sparring partners.
Boxing bouts promise to be a feature of the Interallied games in Paris with experts split on Lew Tendler and Joe Welling as contenders for a welterweight title. Millie and Tom Gibbons pledge to help fund Ireland from Philadelphia, inviting ideas on boxing bill provisions at Albany on March 11.
William T Tilden II of Philadelphia claimed the Middle Atlantic Indoor tennis championship by defeating Vincent Richards of New York in a five set match. Richards won the first set 6 1 before Tilden leveled it with 6 2 and 7 5 in the next two sets. Tilden surged in the fourth and dominated the fifth to prevail 6 2 6 2 7 5 6 2, delivering a spectacular finale with strong smashing and volleying.
The clipping lists names and scores such as Cilbert Barnes Dalvrnsky Marrman and Sir Cobern with totals and times. It reads like a relay or lane-by-lane tally from a track or athletics meet, though many figures appear garbled.
Local brief highlights events include the Woman's Club of Chevy Chase hosting an illustrated talk on Science In The War at the Bureau of Standards next Wednesday at 8 oclock, and various society gatherings at Willard, Willard Ballroom, St Albans, and other venues. Lectures cover topics from world war science to Italian role in WWI, with musical programs, church social events, and community outings listed.
Robert Azar leads a group of 18 clis in presenting four fresh affirmation pictures of battlefields from World War II era conflict. The collection shows both pre and post battle scenes. Shawn Hist addresses the United Services of America at Dupont, highlighting the exhibition.
A garbled United Press style description recounts alleged atrocities in Bulgarian regions. It cites names like Drayton and Leu Dravie as victims or witnesses, mentions Serbian artillery and Bulgarian zones, and describes branded elderly women and disruptions across villages and towns amid wartime tension.
Harvard freshman and senior players were described as the standout star in a recent game. Zack Lackey, formerly of Harvard, was chosen captain of the Harvard stars, reflecting his prior involvement with the Harvard freshman and prep school squads.
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