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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1917

Page

11

Analostan Oarsmen Elect Club Leaders

Richard E. Pairo was named president and Willam E. Borger captain of the Analostan Boat Club in the annual election. Other officers include Augustua Crane Jr vice president J R Whelp ley treasurer R R Perry Jr recording secretary Vernon B West financial secretary D H Lockwood first lieutenant and C F Crowder second lieutenant. Borger, the new captain, drew attention by winning the junior scull race at the Middle States regatta last September. The club plans to promote this rowing class significantly and Borger is expected to aid in developing the sport.

Richard E. Pairo Willam E. Borger Analostan Boat Club Augustua Crane, Jr J. R. Whelpley R. R. Perry Vernon B. West D. H. Lockwood C. F. Crowder Borger Eas Middle States Analesian Club Bergera

Western Rackets Win In West Tennis Tournament Opener

In Los Angeles on March occasion the West team led by Maurice B. McLoughlin and Willis E. Davis defeated Theodore Roosevelt Pell and Bernon F. Prentice of the East in three straight sets to win the men's doubles. The mixed doubles title went to Miss Molla Bijurstedt and George M. Church of the East, who beat Mrs. May Sutton Bundy and Thomas Bundy in two sets.

Los Angeles Cal Molla Bijurstedt George M. Church East May Sutton Bundy Thomas ©. Bundy The West

Hoblitzell Signs With Boston Americans

Boston March 7 Richard C Hoblitzell first baseman for the world champion Boston Americans signed today after being the last holdout. He accepted a $5 000 term after a prior $600 cut from last season 5660. Hooper Lewis Leonard Foster Mays and Grege remain unsigned though officials expect four to join camp soon.

Boston Richard c. Hoblitzell Boston Americans John Lané Hobitzell Hooper Lewis Leonard Foster Mays Grege Hot Springs

Reinstate Howard Baker In National League Status

The national baseball commission reinstated Howard Baker to good standing and recognized the New York National League club for his services. Baker had been on New York's reservation list in 1916 as a voluntarily retired player.

Cincinnati Ohio National Baseball Commission Howard Baker New York National League Club Baker New York

Nationals Squad Growing as Spring Practice Extends

Nationals' spring sessions lengthen with a growing squad and improving form. Dumont sharpens though his tonsils threaten stamina. Altrock works at first base. Jamieson shifts to short while Flaherty Eyes a big league pitcher future. Rice and Humphries practice, Cobb plans Waxahachie trip after March 20, Ainsmith ready to catch, Milan visits with Ty Cobb.

William Hottel Augusta Nationals Dumont Wick” Altrock Blescherites Pipkaninies Jamieson Cobb South Carolina Tigers Waxahatchie Tex Eddie Ainsmith McBride Henry Harper Thomas Ayers Fleherty

Eight Players in Last Let That Entrain for Augusta

The remnant of Griffith's army bade farewell to Washington and entrained for Georgia where Nationals will be ready for service at Augusta. Joe Judge links with Howard Shanks for first base, Judge confident in peak form after winter work and health rebound. Crane and Milan join to bolster infield, Morgan’s fate uncertain as Griffith vows to keep him if possible.

Griffith Washington Shanks Judee More Foster Smith Menosky Moran Augusta Joe Judge Howard Shanks Judge Nationals Appy Meodi la Horace Milan Acusin Crane Oriole George McBride Mac Ray Morgan Morgan

C U Relays Triumph Over Navy Quartet

Catholic University visits Annapolis to face Navy in an indoor track meet. Navy won 138 to 39 but CU's three quarter mile relay edged Navy by a slim margin of about four yards. Notable CU performers included Mack in the mile Vosbury in the 220 and Withers in the quarter.

Annapolis Catholic University Midshipmen Navy Mack Vosbury Withers

Hoppe Dominates in Billiards Demonstration at Sherman’s

Willie Hoppe easily outshot Jake Schaefer 250 to 12 in 18.2 park billiards at Sherman’s parlors, reaching 131 then 119 in three innings with one miss. He also topped Chick Wright 20 to 18 in three cushions, and won 250 to 55 in balk line then 20 to 9 in three cushions. Final exhibitions scheduled at the Royal parlor this afternoon and tonight.

Willie Hoppe Sherman Jake Schaefer Hoppe Chick Wright Charlen Peterson Wright Schaefer Royal Parfore

Turner to wrestle Bowser in Lyceum bout tonight

Joe Turner of Washington faces Paul Bowser of Newark Ohio in a three bout grappling engagement at the Lyceum Theater tonight. The sole preliminary ends in time for the main match to begin promptly at nine oclock.

Joe Turner Washington Paul Bowser Newark Ohio Lyceum Theater

Cyclists set fast pace in six day race

San Francisco reporting Lawrence and Thomas pedaled 20 miles and three laps ahead of the world record for 64 hours at 2 30 p m. today. They had covered 1 327 miles and eight laps in the six day race begun last Sunday night. Meanwhile in other items Stallings prepared Braves for two of three warm up sessions before practice games, and league clubs received military drill instructors.

San Francisco Lawrence and Thomas Miami Fla Toffgy Stallings Braves

Braves Receive Maranville Contract Update In Boston

Peercy D Haughton reports Walter J Maranville has signed a new contract after two letters stating terms are satisfactory The Rabbit plans a Miami trip next Monday if his wife’s health allows The Nationals set to reach their temporary home for practice this week and Elmer Smith aims to impress in Augusta park batting drills

Elmer Smith Augusta Park Smith Griff Nationals Boston Mass

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