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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1913

Page

11

Novel Events For Y M C A Meet Features Young Athletes

The Y M C A boys department announces a lively meet for this evening under Gordon Law. Prospects include Wille Herron nephew of former President Taft and Johnny Goetz chosen as Nationals mascot by Clark Griffith. New events include basketball throwing for accuracy and a 65 yard obstacle dash over a gymnasium elephant. Ernest Meany already holds the shooting record with 16 goals in 30 seconds.

Y. M. C A. Boys Gordon Law Beysa Wille Herron Taft Young Herren Law Johnny Goetz Clark Griffith Ernest Meany

Duffey Sees Electric Timing Coming to Races

Arthur Duffey, ex champion printer, argues that electric timing will soon be standard in amateur and professional foot races. He notes discrepancies among traditional timers, cites Australia and Sweden as early adopters, and claims American records may improve once timing accuracy rises.

Arthur Duffey America Australia

Canadians Organize Trotting Association

Canadians organize a national trotting and pacing body to rival major U S associations, overseeing racing in Canada with purses over 500 dollars last year. Vancouver cricket tour and golf results noted with Nelson Whitney bout and Travis Corkran match play. Australian cricket team to visit Vancouver late April. Ray Bronson defeats Fea Kelly in St Louis. Vale soccer plans regional cup for high schools.

Canadian Standard Bred Horse Association American Trotting Association National Trotting Association Canada Dominion of Canada Vancouver U. S Australia United States Ray Bronson St. Lows Indianapolis Fea Kelly St. Louis Oma O

Newark Bowler Tops In A B C Drive Leaders March

Toelefo Ohio March 6 Newark New Jersey bowlers held the spotlight as William Heins of the Hudson Stars rolled 661 in singles to lead and total 1891 in all events. P Schultz and Koster led in two man events while Black and Forester headed a Cleveland pairing in the seven leader list. five man totals name Orlandsy and others among the top aggregates.

Toelefo Ohio Newark N. J William Heins Hudson Stars P. Schultz Schultz Koster Black Forester Cleveland Ted Rady Karlicek Chicago Herrmann Haas Fort Wayne Ind Waine

Joh Will Referee Fight In McFarland Britton Bout

New York reports the state athletic commission overrulled Jack Britton manager’s protest over William Joh as referee for the Britton Packey McFarland bout tomorrow night. The commission found no reason to replace the Garden Athletic Club official. Both boxers continued training with light sessions.

Wil Handle McFarland-Britton New York Jack Britton William Joh Britton Packey McFarland State Athletic Commission Joh Garden Athletic Club

Spotts Sets Indoor Trap Records in U S Championship

Ralph L Spotts of the New York Athletic Club breaks all indoor trap records by winning the amateur indoor championship of the United States with 100 straight in the final round. His combined semifinal and final run reaches 123 without a miss. A L Burns and A B Brickner tie for second with percentages. Burns wins the shoot off.

New York Ralph L. Spotts New York Athletic Club Spotts A. L. Burns A. B. Brickner Burns

Dahlgren Reinstated by National Baseball Commission

The national baseball commission reinstated Cyrus Dahlgren of the Cincinnati Nationals into organized baseball after he failed to report in 192 and admitted playing with a semiprofessional team. He was fined $25. Dad Moulton remains active as a trainer for Leland Stanford athletes and produced notable stars like George Horine. William Edmunds chosen coach at Washington University for football baseball basketball and track. Roy Mercer of Penn detects thief at fraternity house. Epping Forest hosts 171 football pitches and multiple clubs. An English lacrosse tour may visit Canada. New York Athletic League seeks a field for public schools.

Cincinnati Ohio Mar National Baseball Commission Cyrus Dahlgren Dahlgren Moulton Leland Stanford University George Horiie Mercer Penn Philadelphia Roy Mercer

Chills for players youngsters excused after one session

Nationals training continues despite cold winds at Charlottesville with youngsters and regulars practicing. Griffith emphasizes outdoor workouts, plans to test recruits against Virginia college, notes Laporte Hos confidence at second base, and reports on injuries and Cuban recruits Calvo and Acosia.

Reds and Tigers to Play Opening Exhibition Game

The first interleague exhibition opens in Mobile with the Reds facing the Detroit Tigers. Manager Tinker will test several pitching recruits while George Suggs reports. only Marsans is absent. The article notes spring drills, early lineups, and multiple spring camps across the country.

Reds Mobile Tinker Ala Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers George Suggs Marsans

Johnson Would Bar All Player Scribes

Chicago March 6 President B B Johnson of the American League plans an edict to stop ball players from writing expert opinions for newspapers or halt their salaries. He says the aim is not to infringe rights but to curb criticism tied to players names. Most players never see the stories before publication, and such writing has hurt the league. No American League player will be allowed to write these criticisms in the near future.

Groom Johnson Cashion Griffith Virginia Nationals Song Laporte Frank Laporte Lanotte Morgan Grif Grimm Calvo Acosia Grifath Harry Welchence Waco Tex Stovall Tom Hayden Burlington Iowa Hayden Eurl Hamilton Hedges Hart Chicago Mar B. B. Johnson American League Hie

Baseball Men Sue Covington Club Over Admission

The Covington baseball club files suit in Covington Kentucky federal court seeking to restrain the national baseball commission the national board of arbitration and the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues from denying admission to the Blue Grass League. The suit alleges August Herrmann chairman of the national commission and Cincinnati club president blocked admission citing the national agreement that no club may operate within five miles of a major league city without consent. Also named are T J Lynch and B B Johnson.

Cincinnati Ohio National Baseball Commission National Board of Arbitration National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues Covington Baseball Club United States District Court Covington August Herrmann National Commission Cincinnati Club Herrmann National Association T. J. Lynch B. B. Johnson

United States League reorganized with eight clubs

New York reports the United States League of Baseball Clubs was reorganized with eight clubs. William A. Whitman of the Reading franchise was elected president. The league includes New York New ark N J Brooklyn Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Lynchburg Virginia and Reading Pa. The season is planned to start March 16 and end September 14 with a 120 game schedule.

New York United States League of Baseball Clubs William A. Whitman Reading Newark N. J Brooklyn Philadelphis Baltimore Washington Lynchburg Whl

Langford Loses Demurrer Over Promoter Funds disputed

In Sydney the full court unanimously upholds Hugh McIntosh demurrer to Sam Langford's complaint seeking money alleged to be due from the promoter. Langford given fourteen days to amend his complaint. Olympic Program Includes Golf for 1916 Berlin Games as a new event. Is A Double Winner.

Sydney New South Walesa Mar Hugh McIntosh Sam Langford Mcintosh Langford Berlin

Stebbens Third in 300 Yard A A U Championship Race

New York Mar 6 Ed Stebbens Georgetown finished third in the 300-yard run at the National A A U championships. Patrick J McDonald set a 24 pound shot world record at 39 ft 214 in. Abel Kiviat won both the 600 and 1000-yard runs and tied American indoor records. Kiviat defeated Ted Meredith by inches in the 600 yard.

New York Mar Ed Stebbens Georgetown E. Pipes A. C Bob’’ Eller Stebbens Fred Barns Boston A. A Beng W. Packard New York A. C Abel RK. Kiviat McDonald Celtic Park Kiviat Ted” Meredith James L Wendell Wesleyan Howard P. Drew Mass R. B. Gifford McCadain Lyceum Frank #. Plant Long Inland A. C T. E. Neanderfer Springfield Alvah T. Meyer Charles A. Rice McDonald’s Abel Homer Baker E. T. Marcenis Fred Burns Boston A. A Econd J. Stebbine Georgetown University Byrne William J. Kramer Long Island A. C Oscar Hedlund George F. Holden Yonkers Henday Platt Adams E. L. Emes Bronx Church House Ler Gohring Mohawk A. C Leo Goehring Edward L. Emex Bronx Church Houre Abel R. Hiviat A. G James Ho Meredith Philadelphia Thomas J. Walpin X. W. Happeny Montreal A. A Sepona L . Schneider

Clearance Sale Promotes Suits and Silk Scarves

A vintage window display features Wilson cabinet neck wear and color coded suit and overcoat sets from Bryan Matelot Daniels and others. Elegant silk scarves in colors like Bordeaux and Midnight Blue pair with four in hand or puff knot ties. Prices highlight deep discounts, with suits dropping from 21.75 to 14.25 in a rapid clearance sale.

de Daniels— Bordeaux McReynolds— Eveque Burleson—Comete Garrison— Vert-Rebens Redfield—Gris Lane—Silver Houston — Hassard Wilson

Charleston Results Highlight Five Thoroughbred Races

First race for three-year-olds and up at five furlongs saw Alderman Chicco win at 6 to 1 with Morgan Whson second and Butzen Jr third. Second race for two-year-olds over three furlongs was won by Bulgar at 8 to 1, with Rub Hyams second and Hartwood third. Third race for four-year-olds over a furlong and a half was won by Howdy Howdy at 2 to 1, with Martre second and Wark Lad third. Fourth race for four-year-olds and up at one mile and seventy yards had Lawton Wiggins prevail at 1 to 2, Banarela second, Jacquelina third. Fifth race for three-year-olds and up over five and a half furlongs was won by Bertia at 13 to 10, with Merlie second and Henack third. Sixth race for four-year-olds at miles saw Cutty nok win at 6 to 5, with Wood Dove and Bluemouse close behind.

Alderman Chicco Buxton Morgan Whson Benschotten Butzen, Jr Bulgar Pickett Rub Hyams Koerner Hartwood J. Hanover Ret Royal Edith Inez Miss Jonah Sidon Frog Lawton Wiggins Corey Banarela Jacquelina Grand Ela Grane Fatherola Ragman Afud Sul Spellbound Bertia Merlie Skirvin Henack Ward Pink Beauty Mon Ami Mother Wine Carrol Miles Cuttynok Bauer Weod Dove Deronde Montotr Stairs Senator Sparke Naughty Sa Saliam Mead McHee Evelina Lamberthe Hing Lear Marin Ocean Queen Hadad Ben Greenleaf Wicket Lee Harrison Zulu Ben Wilson Minuie Sprightly Miss Hugh Gre Hosey Posey Hip Jack Hillis Angelus Prince Conrad Pampines Fitzgerald Kiva Nobby Lewin Ancestors Truly Valetta Rel Widow Russell Metill Giperth C. W. Kenton

Juarez Race Results Summary

Juarez card reports six races with multiple entries. Succession won race one at four furlongs. De lapey took race two at five and a half furlongs. Nante McDee won the mile race three. Ymir captured seven furlongs in race four. Napa Airk won five and a half furlongs in race five. Seacliff won the mile race six. Odds and times listed alongside several also-rans and officials.

Asaple Brevity Hyndla Bing Corona le Asirells Peek-a-Boo Robert Mantell Korshage Dean Carrol Rimtrax Delapey Jupiter Joe Chita Venetian Wastella Mike Molett Salvege Fundamental Nante McDee Son Fancy el Pate Ethel Sampson McAlan Adelante River Ocean Queen Dick Baker Donard B E Ren Ymir Lack Rose Idle Tale Capitan Bravo Injury Alep Rag Napa Airk Pastor Boy Dorothy Dean Amon Mona Cattomann Dominica King Elk Seacliff Mickpin Zoroaster Maizie Girl Duncraggiz Aivo Ram

Coach Harley Takes Reins At Georgetown

Georgetown basketball prospects faced cold weather as they could not complete planned workouts on the varsity field. Dick Harley appeared for the first time and offered minor instructions in Ryan Gymnasium. Most work will begin next week, with outdoor practice possible if winds ease, and field preparations progressing toward a ready start next week.

Georgetown Dick Harley Ryan Gymnasium

St Paul Drops Capron In Baseball Row

St Paul announces Ralph Capron will not play for the club this year after salary disputes. If no American Association team meets his terms, Capron will be sent back to Pittsburgh under the optional agreement. Canada forms horse breeding bureau reporting mares bred per listed sire and multiple live foals for some sires.

St. Paul Minn Ralph Capron University of Minnesota American Association Wiid Capron Pittsburgh Canada Horse Breeding Bureau Canadian National Bureau of Breeding Horses Bureau Atel Calumet

Morning Race Entries Show Wide Field and Mixed Distances

Daily racing entries list multiple races from four to six furlongs and up to a mile and a sixteenth. Horses named include Wild Weed Bad News Alder man Chicco Lady Hughes Camellia wi Ethel le Brune Coreopeis Chilton Squaw Grace Me Rubin Grande Tony W and many others across six races with apprentice allowances noted.

Wild Weed Bad News Alderman Chicco Lady Hughes Camellia New Haven Ethel le Brune Coreopeis Chilton Squaw Grace Me Rubin Grande Tony W Sealing Lenge Counterpart Therese Gill Haldeman Spindle Armor Pitent Bat Masterson Jessupburn Silkie la Sala Clem Beachey Ruisseauz Totson d'Or Tiger Jim Siles Grump Henrietta W Theo Cook Nimbus Jim Milton Pendent Clim Top Semi Quaver Camel Letourne Benedicting Lord Blam Little BP Star Rose CyNosure Seach Gand Harcourt the Squire Juarez

Unclear Racing Names Highlight Mixed List From Enquirer Snippet

A scrambled OCR-like fragment lists numerous names and terms such as Rubin Grandia Camelite New Haven Frank Hudson Counterpart R. H. Gray Chemutpa Rose Queen Billy Vandereeer and others, intermingled with place references like Charleston Cincinnati Enquirer and Juarez, yielding no coherent event or outcome to report. The text resembles a damaged page snippet with many proper nouns and likely fictional or misread items, offering no definite news item or summary.

Charleston Cincinnati Enquirer Rubin Grandia New Haven Frank Hudson R. H. Gray Chemutpa Rose Queen Billy Vandereeer Bitas Grimp Theo Cook Tiger Jim Lord Elam the Squire Juarez Cintinnati Enquirer King Lear Ocean Queen Marvin Stare Clint Tucker Sadrazo Jack Eilis Gdelia Truly Russell McGill Nelsoy Flying Orperth

French rule damps American thoroughbred registration

New French ruling to take effect March 15 bars foals born abroad from registration unless eight generations of pure lineage prove ancestry traced to English or French stud books on both sire and dam sides. August Belmont’s Haras de Villers faces limits though he retains many eligible mares, with several other prominent American breeders in France.

New York Jockey Club France Belmont Haras de W. B. Vanderbilt Frank J Gould Haras du Villers

Chess honors to Marshall in Causa tournament

F J Marshall of Brooklyn won first place in the Causa chess tournament concluded in Habana. J R Capablanca of Habana finished second and D Janowski of Paris took third. Marshall led Capablanca by one game at start. Janowski defeated him in 50 moves while Capablanca and Kupchik drew in 81 moves.

Habana Mar F. J. Marshall Brooklyn J. R. Capablanca D Janowski Paris Marshall Capablanca Janowski Kupchik

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