Frank Brower Trials At Third Base For Nationals
Frank Brower, billed as a wandering athlete, works at third base as Nationals manager Griffith reshapes infield roles. The club eyes Mel Brice and Joe Judge, with camp opening against Philadelphia on March 18 at Plant Field. Cortney, Tinker, Cheney, and Marhefka figure in practice as rosters tighten.
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Frank Brower
Nationals
Griffith
Frank
International League
Prank
Yannigan
Frank Ellerbe
Debee Foss
Hobby Lamotte
Worke
MelBride
Tex Judge
Joe
Tampa
Philadelphia Nationals
Plant Field
Nationa
McBride
Southern College
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Garmesville
Courtney
McHugh
Eharlewhorre
Altrock
Joe Tinker
Cubs
Plantsfield
Tucker
Bill Ray
Toney Marhefka
Phils
Annual Masonic Baseball Contest Set for June 25
The Grotto and Hive Lodge baseball teams will meet at the Masonite and Eastern Star home on June 25 in the annual fraternal classic. Managers Andrew Walker and Mike McDonald are promoting strong lineups, with a committee led by Harmony Lodge chairman George M Evans and secretary Charles W. Hgov ot arranging routines to draw a large crowd. The event promises popular stunts and is touted as one of the largest fraternal baseball games here.
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Ponent
Masonite
Eastern Star
Grotto
Hive Lodge
Andrew Walker
Mike McDonald
Ride Lodge
Amrong
George M Evans
Harmony Lodge
Charles W. Hgovot
Dawson Lodge
Arthur Fessenden
Lebanon Lodge
Archie D. Engel
Oriole Club to face Washington Gun Club in St Patrick shoot
Members of Oriole Gun Club Baltimore and Washington Gun Club compete in a district club shoot on St Patrick's Day with 00 targets at sixteen yards. The ten high scores form two teams, team winner receives a prize, six Lewis class prizes open to all. Entry fee includes registration. Shooting starts at 1 00 pm. Mohawks to practice at Tyler School later.
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St. Patrick's Day
Washington
Oriole Gun Club
Baltimore
Loo Om
Belgian cue champ scores best run in 3,600 point match
Belgian cue champion Horemans led Welker Cochran in a 3,600 point billiards match in Detroit as he posted his biggest run since arriving in the United States, 287 points in the fifth block. The Grotto baseball team is being organized with Andy Walker as captain and Joe Leverton as manager. The McPhersons seek baseball games with teams averaging 13 to 14 years. contact Stanley Veeder.
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Detroit
Mich
Bhdueard Horemans
Welker Cochran
San Francisco
Grottos
Grotto
Goon
Andy Walker
Joe Leverton
McPhersons
Stanley Veeder
Franklin
Sox Attorneys Fight Trial Delay in 1919 Scandal
Chicago march 9 attorneys defending the White Sox players accused of throwing the 1919 World Series said they would oppose any further postponement. They insisted the case should go to trial as scheduled, despite reports prosecutors would seek a six month continuance before Judge William H Dever.
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Chicago
White Sox
William HB. Dever
Benedict Short
Yankees Edge Aloysius Five In District Title Opener
The Congress Heights Yankees defeated the Aloysius Big Five 36 to 22 to start the District independent championship series at Congress Heights. Heddins sank a foul shot and Sauber scored seven two pointers as the Yankees led 21 to 12 at halftime. Sauber was the top scorer for Aloysius with seven baskets, while Hedons contributed eight free throws and two baskets. Referee Morae and Umpire Apple supervised a 20 minute half. Berwyns of Berwyn Md beat Olympia 14 to 12 in the other outing.
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Yankees
Aloysius Big Five
Getes
Heddins
Sauber
Heddons
Alouaius
Washington Giants Add Three Players in Light Hereday Work
Three more players joined the Washington Giants in training in Atlanta as Louis Means Buck Tipper and Hrick Owens moved to the Capital City club. Manager Billie West vowed to leave no stone unturned to build the fastest Negro professional baseball team, while pursuing stars from Rube Foster's association. Also notes local club activities and racing results at Yavana and Auburn events underway.
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Atlanta
Washington Giants
Louis Means
Atlantic City Bacrachs
Buck Tipper
Roanoke
Hrick Owens
Atlante
Capital City
Managar Billie West
Washingtontars
Towtone
Washington
West
Rube Foster's Colored Association
Landis to Decide Another Problem
Judge Landis faces a major issue as Heinie Zimmerman accuses Renton, Kauff, and Toney of taking money to throw games. The Giants’ future hinges on outcomes. expelling Benton or others could strip the club of its pennant hopes. Separate: Los Angeles bids to host the 1924 Olympics, offering to cover athletes’ expenses and attract top competitors, boosting national interest. Maryland racing faces a dispute between the Maryland racing commission and the jockey club. both seek rule changes and tighter limits on wagering to preserve the sport.
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Lerton
Landia
New York Giants
Heinie Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Renton
Kauff
Toney
Chicago
Zim
New York
Benton
Arnold Rothstein
Val O'Farrell
Rothstein
White Sox
Reds
Cherrie Herzog
Sandia
Giants
San Antonio
Tex
Rube Benton
Joe Gedeon
Browns
McGraw
Los Angeles
California
United States
Japan
Hawaii
China
Australia
Maryland
Maryland Racing Commission
Jockey Club
Maryland Commission
Commission
McCann Favored By Referees Decision At Fort Myer Bouts
Fort Myer bantam McCann narrowly defeated Impellasino of Walter Reed in the finals of the Virginia post tournament. McCann led early rounds but was pressured in the fifth and sixth. Parson, of Walter Reed, narrowly defeated Witkowski in a welterweight bout. Carbone beat Moylan in four rounds, Halderman disqualified for low blow, Snyder stopped Brennan in four, Lamot edged Turbin over four rounds.
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Fort Myer
Walter Reed
Witkowski
Washington Barracks
Parsons
Carbone
Moylan
Halderman
Foley
Bolling
Snyder
Brennan
Lamot
Turbin
Camp Humphrey
Triangular outdoor track meet set for April 23
A meet involving Catholic University, University of Maryland and George Washington University is planned for April 23 in the District. If possible, Central High School stadium will be used. It is expected to be one of the best outdoor meets in recent years.
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Central High
George Washington University
Alexandria
la Zame
Central
Catholic University
University of Maryland
Central High School
O'Hara Denies Pimlico Bid for Bowie Track Purchase
Baltimore March 9 Primlico or Maryland Jockey club interests deny any effort to buy the Bowie track while James O Hara general manager says he knows nothing of such plans yet hints he would sell if offered a fair price. Reports say the club seeks to control Maryland racing and eye Havre de Grace and Laurel as well. O Hara notes Pimlico representations reportedly visited Bowie last year but no purchase talks occurred.
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Primlico
Maryland Jockey Club
Bowls
James ¥. O'Hara
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O'Hara
Big Jim
State Racing Commission
Bowie Track
Havre de Grace
Pimlico
Laurel
New York Racing Dates Announced by Jockey Club
The Jockey Club approved the 9 date local racing season with meets at Jamaica Belmont Park Aqueduct and Empire City. The season runs May 7 at Jamaica through October 26 at Empire City with a schedule spanning May 7 to Oct 26 across Jamaica Belmont Park Aqueduct and Empire City.
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Jockey Club
Jamaica
Empire
Belmont Park
Empire City
Aly
Saratoza
Aqueduct
Giants Look Great for Coming Fight in San Antonio
James Crus inberry reports from San Antonio that John McGraw’s New York Giants show strong spring form with plans to bolster infield and catching, test new recruits like Ed Brown and Curtis Walker, and rely on a sturdy pitching staff as they strive to return to championship contention this season.
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Washington Post
San Antonio
Tex
John McGraw
New York Giante
Giants
McGraw
Jawn
Hughey Jennings
Jess Burkett
Goldie Rapp
St. Paul
Dave Bancroft
Banny
Alex Gaston
Milwaukee
Gonzales
Snyder
Smith
New York Giants
Detroit ‘Tigers
Cobb
Hendoo's Mobile Handicap Selections Preview Markets
Racing selections based on past performances list contenders for maiden and claiming races at about six furlongs. Notable picks include Finane's R'st'r and Oriental Dress with chances for seconds, Plato a possible third, and Clean Aweep facing a down form period. The second race highlights First Pullet as a swift front runner and Valerie Weat as a feared threat, with Corkey W. in speed form. Fourth race points to Mr Shafer and Parrish Gricksans as strong contenders, Terrible Miss in form to beat, with others like Bae Moore and Cory Sountar a step behind. The final claiming races feature gundaria and Rose as likely to perform, Nick London and Brickley as solid contenders, and Oh Faithful needing improvement. Best bets center on Three-Financial Rooster, First Fullet Sunduria, and Han as overall top performers on the route.
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Milar Lavette
Ann's Bet
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Furst Puliet i
Valerie West
Petrograd
Peppery
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Terrible Misa
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Tiger Rose
She Devil
Lugan M. Lie
Mickey Moore
Ogden Girt
Lullaby OY
Saign
Hope
Hutrack
Starkader
Hunter Platt
Ava
Meee
Perigourdine Ui
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Bill Huntley
Scarpla
Gavan Roy
Tide Teacher's Pet
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Menacal Boi Pastorean
Smart Money
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Nonah
Constantine
Jocke
Finane
Urny
MtCoy
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Aron
Shafer
Rodriguez
Parrish Gricksans
Shelepets
Bae Moore
Collins
Cory
Marr Wloway
Wiligan
Cabineen
Pth Yace
Mine
Erickson
Nick London
McDermott
Brickley
Chick Barkiey
Romaceli
Oh Faithful
Hickcreek
Sunduria
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