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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1917
Page
33
Washington manager Griffith trains eight days at Augusta with two daily workouts and a near-perfect attendance record. Harpers arm tests pain with delivery, while trainer Martins plaster aims to ease the injury. The Nationals consider cuts to trim pitchers and infielders as Spring play unfolds, with Shanks and Judge contesting first base and Milan and Menosky rated as top hitting prospects.
Augusta Ga March 10 Four left hand pitchers on Nationals roster compete for a berth Harper has a secured spot and Jamie son is handy if not a surefire twirler Humphries Thom az and a third rival for three southpaws Griffith may retain all four if they prove worthy Harper posted a 14 11 record last season with a 3 45 ERA in 249 2 innings over 38 games Humphries who physician played with Richmond IL had thirteen games totaling 74 innings with a 6 3 best season promise though small in stature at 6 0 7 inches and about 155 pounds Thomas shared time with Des Moines in the Western League last season posting a 16 win 36 appearance mark Jamieson a pitching prospect capable of playing other positions and learning a spitball or curve to become a pitcher if he develops the necessary control
The Augusta camp prepares for a drill period as Corp John Down and cadre plan to train the 24 man baseball party. August recruits will practice in a military regime with squads and guides, while Manager Griffith hoped rifles would be used and boasted past indoor victories in Washington.
Los Angeles March 10 The Cubs ax fell with Manager Mitchell and President Weeghman announcing that Pete Standridge and George Zabel will stay with Frank Chance's club. An outfielder is sought and Earl Smith is a likely choice. Barney County offered to Vernon manager George Stovall. Larry Doyle treated by a bone doctor for a week due to an ankle injury.
George Washington University girls defeated the Eastern High School alumni 31 to 26 in Baltimore. Players Seibold MeElroy McElroy Seibert and others scored. substitutions included Stimpson and Bristow. Referee Eva Baker Lewin officiated. halves were 15 minutes.
In Fiedmont West Virginia on March 10 Bill Louden of the Cincinnati Reds said he would refuse to report to Kansas City until his grievance over a salary cut is settled. Providence Rhode Island March 10 Brown Swimmers beat Princeton 28 to 25.
In Los Angeles on March 10 the West won both singles and split two doubles in the East versus West tennis event. May Sutton Bundy of Los Angeles captured the women’s round robin, while Strachan and Johnston led Western players in doubles and singles, defeating East opposition amid windy conditions.
Belle Air Heights Fla March 10 Mr Brady of Boston captured the west coast open title and will have his name engraved on the Morton F Plant shield plus a gold medal and 250 dollars in cash totaling 298. In 72 hole medal play Brady defeated Walter Hagen and Jim Barnes. Hagen 306 Barnes 307. Brady’s 150-73-75-298 reflects a strong finish despite Barnes leading early and Hagen’s late errors.
In Waco Texas today March 1 the New York Nationals colts defeated the Waco Texas League team 4 to 1. Batteries Davenport Head Harkine Van Ahtman Schack McCarty Sanberg contributed to the win as the teams split duties on the mound and at the plate.
In Beaumont Texas League action AB Beaumont defeated St Paul 8 to 1 on wet grounds in Shreveport Cincinnati faced Nationals while Houston Texna League hosted St Louis Americana with a second team in action New Haven Yale hockey beat Harvard 2 to 0 in New Haven on March 10 with Yale scoring twice in the game
Annapolis Md March 10 Though losing both fouls and sabers the midshipmen made an excellent showing against the veterans of the Washington Fencers Club. Bouts were six to three with the fouls but all decisions were by a single point except one. Jeter of the navy won two bouts and lost to Dr Breckinridge by a touch. Doughty also did good work Headree defeated MacLaughlin for navy the visitors used the same trio in both contests.
In Tia Juana Baja California on March 10 jockey Metcalf Hart suffered serious injuries after Arapio stumbled and threw him. Hart may die. Jockeys Hunt and Alexandra crashed in the same race but escaped serious harm. Urapip likely to be destroyed.
Augusta Ga March 16 The Nationals trainer Mike is in constant demand from dawn to dusk. He organizes arrivals and on field prep, maintains uniforms and gear, tends to injuries and headaches, and keeps the clubhouse running smoothly with his steady humor. Known as the Handy Andy of the Nationals, his value to the team is immense.
Navy wrestlers defeated Cornell 18 to 8 in Annapolis Md Ward football captain and oarsman and wrestler completed his career by throwing Zepp in light heavy and pinning Bard in unlimited weight. Navy gained two decisions while Cornell earned two.
Bunched hits and an error in the third inning helped the Cardinals beat San Antonio 3 to 1 in the first game of the spring series. Batteries Neihaua Watson Breele Roche Jost Wridag Cook credited with the win and loss.
Dallas, March 10. The Dallas club defeated the New York Giants 2 to 1 in an exhibition game. Zimmerman led off the ninth with a double and reached third on a wild throw, but was tagged out at the plate on a hit and run as Kauff lined to the pitcher. Batterson Kelly Gideon Lewin Scogeias Reynolds noted in the box.
In Galveston Texas on March 10 the St routs Americans regulars beat Galveston in a first exhibition game of the season 4 to 0 Scorer RHE Qt Lewis. Also in Philadelphia Princeton University defeats the University of Pennsylvania 18 to 16 in an intercollegiate league clash.
Loomis of Chicago A. A. equaled the world indoor mark of 6.15 seconds in the half mile invitational dash while Washington athletes, led by Loomis and Brewer of Maryland State, sparked an evening at Meadowbrook Club Philadelphia that featured fast times, close finishes, and several records. The meet drew over 12,000 spectators as Lehigh, Catholic University, and Maryland State figures battled through relays and sprints with Loomis and Meredith delivering standout performances.
Boston March 10 The national amateur championship 182 balkline billiards title ended with T Henry Clarkson defeating Edward W Gardner in a 300 to 248 match after 43 innings to settle third place. B L Milburn left for Memphis forfeiting his playoff bid. Gardner had best run of day with 36. Clarkson led with a 43 inning game.
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