Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo on minor league drift
A critical look at how players drafted by the two major leagues drift back to the minors after failing to secure lasting big league spots. The piece cites examples like Johnson and other veterans, noting how recalls occur when a promising younger player proves ready, while older players struggle to maintain a foothold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay J. ED Grillo
Just Satsun Qlussd
Faust Company
Avveral Ynstance
Bhen
Yount Chattre
Devers
Argo
Tha Xtara
Wastiigten
Mo“pride
Street
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburg
Werd Street
Bionton Ia Carrigan
Geesler
Freanklyn
Chicago
Thenoy
Cleveland
New York
Inors
Miskey
Defora
Mitch
Weaver
St. Tules Verai
Cleveltod Ao
Louis
Clarke Cheech
Hughes Junalace
Clarke Griffith
Teagha
Gary
Sporting Sidelights on Rookerw and Spring Bets
A broad rail of notes covers baseball and track talk with references to Rookerw and pneumonia, Heau Wagner retirement, Congress para, and the New York route. Mentions Lee acesaw, Tocxwraxdlare, and Tocax. notes about J Cantillon, J Cantillon at performances, and a spring trip frameup risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goten
Yorks Te Suhe
van Golters
Bema Omy
Lueslag
CIA
Canoe
Howes
Coletikon
Jim Det Iest
Louis
Jkiniay McAleer
Utte
Potomacs Increase Lead in Real Estate League Series
In a district league report the Potomacs extend their series lead as lawyers in the Real Estate League capture a key win. Fat Men stumble from the tail to mid standings while the Ducks, DUCKPINS, are noted in the daily scores with players Walker Gonroy Cooke Eckstein Brown Crist Tool Staub Roadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Estate League
Flosist Quint
Walker
Gonroy
Cooke
Eckstein
Brown
Crist
Staub
Roadway
Potomacs
Fat Men
Allega
East
Toot Shop
Navy Yard
Potomaca T Lawyers
Robemette
Srusted
Gootman
Viking
Ira Walker
Witnes
Harber
Hariman
Youlg
Fat Florists
Waters
Wrauaa
Roilick Ks
Aunscin
Harry
Lreanan
McLennan
Capitol
Mateal
Ward
McClure
Frederick
Carlson
Lugs
Eekatela
Sherwind
Ludwig
Douglas
Ronaway
Oma
Herbert
Neal
Erts Riveraag
Aan
O'Cimnett
Sonnd
Crurch Weatminster
Eplas
Bibharda
MeKesither
Agbrord
Church
Snaper
pTotals
G. FP. Q. League
Cowboys
Lez Reserv
Spach
Uenxer
Westhow
Harberts K
Team'meli
Ste Louis
Sorbeck
Conroy
Navy Yard League
E.G C. Shop
Rinte Ee
Wagen
Lenganoil
Slegnan
Docwin
Jay
Iyona
Totels
Cubs
Klagtons
Newman
M. Fenton
Hochingen
Nertansws
Casey
Copnors
WET
AL Fenton
Senators
Southerners
Sheehan
Weekerler
Bullivan
Cerreeecsc
Dorr
McDownelie
HA Campbell
Meggett
Elliott
Bogs
Wraoe
Kk Us
Wilkens & Co
Murphy
Ackman
McKnew
Hofman
Kelfhers
Richardoon
Harpert
Naston. Murphy
Winners in New Orleans reveal strong scores and suspicions
In New Orleans on March 6 the stewards suspended jockey J W Murphy for a bad ride on Ida May as investigations into a frame-up continued. E T Shipp and other names surfaced among stable interests amid a detailed set of race results and league scores across multiple circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
J. W. Murphy
Jda May
Noctter
Bell Weber
Murphy
Ida May
Miss Samn
Zour Ida May
E. T. Shipn
Prince Ahmed Wins Six Furlong Feature at Unusual Card
The day’s program delivered an above average card led by Prince Ahmed winning the six furlongs feature. Fizer’s team surged in the third race as Shipp and The Slicker met close finishes, with Injury backed by Texas horseman J. W. Fuller scoring in the opening event. Walter Johnson notes the Nationals journey to Texas, through Chicago to Fort Worth and Houston, with Cantillon’s group and others aiming for practice before Sunday’s opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Ahmed
Fizer
T. Shipp
Rustle
Perhaya
J. W. Fuller
Merrick
Leibert
St. Selane
Gilpin
Halt Inlie
Tafaye
Swain
Esocte
Fraesely
Finun
Lilian Ray
Cunning
Lady’ Leota
Dispute
Life
Kemaass
Quorn
Concise
Cohan Boy
Marcy Pervival
Andersen
Hapsburg Alcorn
Hell Weber
Notter
Wong Henbridge
Groban Lad
Huestis
Eid
Ida May
Prince Hampton
Oocuoma
Hon Strang
Shipp
Minder
Bustle
J. Lee
Gecent
Javotte
Netter
Arrowswift
Dandy Dancer
Rick
Whiskhroom
Bitter Fir
Lyon
Terah
Linde Lake
Fost
Kinsala
Prince Abed
Wore
Hyperion
Socom
Cailogay
Powers
Wigte
Pal Prima
Blagg
Eiftil Rage
Beatrice K
V. Powers
Herimont
Stenryy
Morgies
Ranpakannac's
Aleycon
Ben Double
Fin Ora
Reba
Aleo Rin
Tetling St. Tollane
McDanel
G. Booker
Jack Wut
Fisnny
Creel
Piewawas
Plekstreker
Travigny
Gola Matz
Lourie MacFaeren
Terns
Knight
Tvanhoe
Croman
Cull
Javanex
Gordon Rusk
Washington Post
Galveston
Tex
Chicago
Island Gem of
Texas
Chicago and Alton
Missouri
Santa Fe
Fort Worth
Katy
Houston
Cantillon Old Wife
Jacobson
Hughes
Peterson
Falkenberg
Gehring
C. Smith
Qberlin
Strest
Kehoe
Freeman
Los Angeles
West
Lord of the Forest
Banteda
Daley Frost
Hallon
Taylor George
Korea
Horace
Gataway Red
Panango Johnson
Fenril Rase
Los Angele Darby
Anicet
Nationals
Gelonat Ob
Stanley
Magazin P.cscccoaat
Smirker Vee
Early Tide Ig
BenAon
Walker
Mountebank
Kirkferd Helle
Seaman
Gonhart
Rubinos _ Princ Frederiel I Merrit
Wisteria
Dutelnea Royal
Wise
Ingame
Miles
Lord Ressington
Gorgalette
Twe’ Elder
Foate
Sant
Vgusie Wheeler
Oakland
Horeg
Wetore
Dick Hisar
Batidor Fiellmere
Duke of Orleans
Prince Dracus
Secaraco
Pontatur TM
Larsen
Tha Becker
Adeattan of
Lampadrome
Mary Candlemas
Larner
Sanau
Sanau Third race—Orn A One-Lxteerth Miles Gate
Dudge
Netxon
Mortlboy Cigarlighter
Ovelana and Loaf
Tavora & Ayonerdala
Royal Stam
Fred Bent
Undine Bukes
Biumeleat
Woodlandert Valjeant
Billigatong
Faroleso
Oui Wortandy
Lee Rose
Ted Plearot
Eh Tom Hayward
Steel Duke of
Tau
de Soto Breen
Sliver
St. Francia
Laurie Johnson
Grace G. Kian
Blenrhe c. Jom
Hector
Oakland Racetrack Day Ends With Close Outs and Notables
Outsiders clash in opening races at Emeryville with John H winning by a length from Pinaud in a tight finish. Cigarighter dominated the fourth event, while Lillie Jane and other runners posted strong showings. Meanwhile reports from a cricket-like meet highlight travel chaos and promising performances by several horses and jockeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Mar
Emeryville
John H
Pinaud
John
Hayes
Want Pinaud
Caytwell
Oes Liz
Ww. Miller
Magrand
Martie H
Slapey Hee
Damiel C
St. Oromiso
Lillie Jane
Sanay
Seattle
Ocean Match
W. Kelly
Avice Cat- Jims
Garrie Thatcher
Vat Wi A
Walsky
Hal. Keir
Ormuz
W. Mullery
Billy’ Myer
Bannatyne
Joremiian
Emma G
Sciduro
Kimnet, Jr
Golilgino
Cigar Bighter
Kelly
Maxfresd
Walsh
Serend
Laughrey
Acoville
St. Aven
Dredger
Olee
RAGE
Fadora
Shady Tad
G. Miller
Seem Western
G+ terti
Metlakatle
Invader
Markey Mayer
Melar
Kilborn
Mitre
Knapp
Freestos
Datwells
Carthagenian
Menkys
Aliee Carey
Kenilworth
Calila
Murphy suspended as Notter wins on Bell Wether
Stewards drop a bombshell into the camp of alleged manipulators tied to a frame up. Prominent Mert watchers are racing strong with shipp Fivelly Landa leading. E. 2 is in front with Poe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notter
Bell Wether
Mert
E. 2 Shipp Fivelly Landa
Ten Annual Georgetown Indoor Meet Draws Eastern Schools
Georgetown prepares for the tenth annual indoor meet at Convention Hall with teams from Cornell Princeton Columbia Yale and others arriving. Managers Moran and Corcoran fulfilled promises as fans pack seats ready for a historic East Coast collegiate showcase in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Princeton
Columbia
Yale
Wesleyan
Fordham
Marquette
Johns Hop- Hibs
Virginia
Moran and Corcoran
Georgetown
Convention Hall
Washington
Solch
Historic District Relays Set Amid Olympic Hopes
Georgetown faces Virginia in a key southern relay at Convention Hall with top runners Duffy Wefers and Reilly returning. The meet aims to showcase potential Olympic candidates from Georgetown, Virginia, Fordham, Wesleyan, and other colleges, with Tome Institute and Central High also contending for titles. Seats go on sale at 6:30 p.m. and local interest runs high in a packed evening of athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Flyer
Georgetown
Dan Kelly
Oregon Wonder
Cartmell
Penn
Frank- In Field
Decle
America
Cornell
Columbie
Wesleyan
Fordham
New York City
Washington
Virginia
Martin
Duffy
Weters
Reilly
Spears
Wefers
Stara
Attica
Washington Athletic
England
Hilman
Smithson
Fielding
New York Athletic Club
Butler
Yale Fyer
Bacon
Geary
Rector
Mulligan
Philadelphia
Myers
Brennan
Hurdies
Kici
Marquette College
Milwaukee
Wis
Tome Institute
Central High
Georgetown Prep
Penn Charter School
Knox
Pennnsylvania
Gill
Convention Hall
Flick Sighs Nap Contract Holdout as Clarke Delays
Elmer Flick signed a 1918 contract in Cleveland amid a pay dispute with Nig Clarke who planned talks with club officials before the South trip. George Stovall and Josh Clarke wired readiness to sign, while Nill prepared for Macon training games and the squad awaited Clarke’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epesiat
Washington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Elmer Flick
Nap
Lia
Nig Clarks
George Stovall
South
Josh Clarke
Toledo
Macon
Nill
Nig Clarke
Ion
Detroit
Clarke
Tor Macon
Lajoiz
Barnard
Bradley
Thrdaseman
George Ni
Fit
Bemay by a Nose Long Shot Proves Victor at Santa Anita
At Santa Anita Park on March 6 Bemay paid 20 to 1 to win the third race by a nose over Pal. Jockey Schilling rode four winners and one red. The card also notes a quick first race win by Eily Mayham, a second race won by Jarlonga, and a fourth race won by T. Fryer. The meet featured several favorites defeated and notable finishes across the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Anita ‘Park
Bemay
Pal
Toller
Schilling
Eily Mayham
Anna May
TA Chats
Goldstein
Adelbert Bolte
Koenigs Suise
Crewton “Boy
Royal Hogte
Goldex Bul
Blitpery
Jarlonga
Inclement
Molion Hoth
Burnel
Belle of
Bemey
van Dusan
Burne
Etcond
Fisher Boy
Laols
Flay
Sdwin T. Fryer
Woo
Gotch Loses Handicap Match to Rogers in New York
In New York on March 6 Frank Gotch, champion American wrestler, faced Joe Rogers in a catch-as-catch-can handicap bout. Gotch won the first fall in four minutes and the second in twenty five, Rogers defending and often crawling to avoid pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rogers
New York
Frank Gotch
Rogers
Getch
Washington Union League to Start Stands Next Week
Plans for a first class Washington Union League season were finalized at the Willard Hotel. D B Nichols wins the stands contract and work begins early next week. Arthur Irwin signs to manage the team with funds to attract top Southern League talent. Lawson says money will be freely spent to build a strong Washington club and to stage premier exhibitions of the national game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Club
Union League
Willard Hotel
W. F. Hart
A. Lawson
D. B. Nichols
Arthur Irwin
Washington
Lawson
Philadelphia
Arthur
Win
Phildophia
H. D. Weecott
W. Sinkler
Baltimore
Dr. F
Xing
J. Kennady
Reading
E. Cavie
Chosen
Brooklyn
W. Meyeros
Presi
A. Hussey
Elizebeth
N. £. Greene
W. Rath
Paterson
S. B. Jones
H. E. Me Gann
Wilmington
Nichola
W. F. Waller
Manger Not
Princeton Edges Penn in Wrestling Showdown
Princeton defeated the University of Pennsylvania five bouts to two in Princeton New Jersey. Folwell won both Pennsylvania bouts, easily throwing Forsythe of Princeton in light heavy weight, but losing the decision to King of Princeton in the heavy weight class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Mar
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Folwell
Forsythe
King
Man dies after head blow during assault
Wilford M. Carter a 38 year old Black man of 2200 Fourteenth Street NW died at Emergency Hospital yesterday after being struck on the head with a baseball bat by an unidentified Black man. Carter was returning from a dance with three women one of whom Lillian Fadel is in custody. police seek the others Lottie Lee Irene Addison. Carter and the woman were reportedly headed to a resort when followed by several Black men and women. A fight ensued near Second Street NW with Carter receiving the fatal blow. Carter’s assailant remains at large and officers found him unconscious after the assault occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford M. Carter
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Carter
Dance
Lillian Fadel
Lving
U Street Northwest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mertz
Mertz and Mertz Co
F Street
Sporting Gomment
Saugh
Walter Johnson
Thars Wai Relak Haseuall
Tassel
Johnson
Adel
Beacon
Zeon
Bataman
Aix
Steve
Age Res
Cantillon
Rosan Bellwether
Natter
E. T. Shipp
W. Powers
Royal Onyx
Leibert St. Bellane
McDaniel
John H.hayes
Little Jane
Sandy
Cuernavaca
A. Walsh
Eudora
McDonald
Souttherners
Ober
Arlingtons
Hoffman
Evans-Wilkins
Billy Mayhorn
van Dusen
Edwin T. Frye
Even Cotiison
Teller
Christine T
Lay Vashth
Bethec Silvar Sue
Leash
Ramax
Satie Algo van
Archibald
Bribery
Behitling
Hayward
Tim
Ila True
Wm. Sion
Pyrrho
Lady Kine
Tottenham
Glouam
Catet Cash
Wecktor
Nertka
Perae
Elizabeth Harwood
Lady Harmony
Roseburg
Ana Bea
al Muller
Alionby
Qonnamop
Handaorea
Hannitat Bey
Msn Strome i
Kenmare Queen
Broughamello
Leonard
Meraé Abe
Peeege
Marto
Alma Dutour Wei
Seasids
Ben Swell
Elizabeth Hetwood
Kone
the Bear
Toy Boy
Misa Shrome
Hendzarra
Topsy: Robinson
Misa Highland
Williams
Bellmence
Warning
Shenandoah
Tom Shaw
Preen
Hatton
Don Dome
Farce
J. H. Reed
Colored Lady
Gateway
Search Me
Rubinon
Colonel Bob
Mesick
Duleina
Money Mass
Royal Rogie
Vorcagna
Royal Queen
Booger Red
Gargalatte
Elle
Asodiaie
Quaker
University_o Pennsylvania
Calaesbi
Shryock
Dalrymple
Sylvester
Shry- Tock
Cantleon
Mike Kahne
Charlie Sr
Harrow
Pickering
Altizer
Tom Hughes
Poe
Parker, Bridget & Co
Pa. Ave. and
Ninth St
G.us Meet
Pa. Avenue
Young Men's Christian Associaton
Young Men's Christian Association
Corcoran Cadets
District of Columbia’ Nations
J. A. Rector
Flick
Stovall
Frise Iseman
BROS
E Streets
N. W
Morey
Tiger Wrestlers
Megries
A. L. Allen
Minneapolis Journal
Roadhouse
Bathgate
Torrey
Emerson
Walford's
Pa. Ave
atyHan
Saitings
Tepconta
Newcorn & Green
Hopkins Tailoring CO
The
Post
Cook Remedy
U.S
Hragetata
Gsepten
Cietie
baPaak Es Rae Dobielor
Zeal
Seventeenth Street
Shade
Fisk Elgin
Chen
Axen
Honma
W. T. Baldus
M. D
Cosel
Santas Post
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!