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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
2
Manager McBride pushes a rookie laden squad through grueling drills in Tampa on March 10. He focuses extra attention on pitching and fielding, with La Motte and Murhafka drawing praise as Griffth and Foss shape the lineup for a potential season push.
New York Nationals star Kauff leaves Calengo for spring training in San Antonio after an interview with Judge Landis. No details were released, but rumors say the discussion concerned gambling charges. Camp notes praise for several prospects and outline of opening exhibition lineup.
The Nationals face a setback as Jimmy O Neil cannot report for several weeks due to pneumonia. His illness forces manager McBride to assign shortstop duties to O Rourke or Ellerbee. Ellerbee will report to camp directly, while O Neil remains at home in Minooka.
In the South Atlantic Interscholastic basketball championship at Central Coliseum GW club directs play. Baltimore City College defeated Eastern High 34 to 24, led by Prender and Mankowite with strong second-half pushbacks, while Tech High overwhelmed Annapolis High 28 to 12 with McCarthy starring.
The Latrobe soccer team from Baltimore will face the Washington All-Stars Sunday at Monument grounds in a highly anticipated intercity match. Expected crowd near 1500 supports a 2 pm kickoff with both teams bringing strong rosters and local fan bases.
Boston March 10 William T Tilden 2d the world's champion tennis star recently back from Davis Cup in New Zealand will join Mrs Franklin I Mallory of New York in the national mixed doubles indoor championships at Longwood. Mia Mallory the national outdoor women's singles champion will be among forty three players in the women’s indoor tourney on Longwood courts. Warwick Juniors claim title in 95pound District basketball championship. Brookland A C ready as penchion opens with strengthened squad. teams to arrange games via manager John J I McCann Brookland A C St Anthony’s hall Brookland DC. Fry best bowler in the newspaper elimination tournament. Harry Fry 322 high score, 122 first game, 117 second, 33 third. Dave McCarty 314. Third round to be announced Sunday.
American hopes for the British amateur championship dim as Western Golf Association members decline to join the English invasion. Evans and Gardner withdraw while others alter plans, citing health and strategic choices. The piece also recounts anecdotes about past eaters and a peculiar football eligibility case at Boston College involving John Heaphy, with notes on Tufts and Russo.
Catholic university practices under Coach Charlie Moran show promise for a banner season. Mike Driscoll may replace Corwin at catcher while Capt Jackson, Big Bill Dollard, and Johnson should lead the mound. Infield battles include Voor and Dunn at first, Curran at shortstop, Denault a freshman at second, with McCusker at third. Garden spot is uncertain as practice continues on Brookland field each afternoon.
The Aloysius Big Five host the Congress Heights Yankees in the District championship series second game at Gonzaga gym. The Yankees won the first game on their floor. the Big Five seek a home comeback with new coaching by Fred Face at Catholic University and plan to unveil fresh tactics.
Feature picks from past performances across five claiming races. Horses listed with riders and stable notes show contenders like Peppery Polly, London, Hertz, Guaaya, Shafer, Cousin of Mine, Daginda, Clean Up, Captain Hedge, Boxer, Kebo, Brickley, Old Faithful, Shilling, Lad, Kirstie, Cab Helleeway, Trusty, Counter Balance, Terrible Mips Olive James Dinty Walter Turnbow. Remarks highlight contenders and routes from 5 furlongs to 1 mile with best chances and possible closers.
Baltimore reports that Maryland racing clubs plan a Kentucky style pool under the Maryland Jockey Club led by Stuart Olivier and others, purchasing Havre de Grace and Bowie and reaching an agreement on Laurel. The move aims to unite four tracks, reduce friction, and divert profits to roads and charity, with details pending and stock valued in the millions.
Baltimore March 10 state racing commission members debated licensing of jockeys and trainers with Commissioner Kennedy proposing to limit the panel and not require full licensing review. Senator Norris joined to voice views on the matter as the commission seeks legal guidance from the Attorney General on rule making authority and the case of jockey Carrell Bhitting.
Cambridge Mass March 10 Yale entries for the New England intercollegiate championship were returned because Yale swimmers were deemed too fast for other colleges. The meet, set for next Saturday, will be the last under current auspices as a new association forms to run the championship. The commission meets tomorrow to adopt a code of rules and resolve issues that divided the members Wednesday.
New York stewards approve race meeting licenses across Metropolis Jamaica Belmont Park Aqueduct Yonkers and Saratoga for May through October. Denied licenses issued to Edward Taplin J F Loftus Chari and others. suspensions listed for M Rowan J Zooler.
Pittsburgh officials announced a war on baseball gamblers for the coming season. Police Superintendent A. J. Alderdice instructed district commissioners to crack down on pool operators and arrest anyone betting on games at Forbes Field, home of the Pittsburgh National League club. Directors ordered detectives and plain clothes officers to be used at the baseball park.
Manager Edgar Buchner Jr of the Washington Colored Baseball team leaves for Chicago to secure two known players to round out the squad now training in Atlanta. Team leader West reports need for a pitcher and infielder to strengthen the roster. Lewis wins two matches at Pickwick parlors, defeating Thompson 125 68 in the matinee and Mister 121 12 in the evening, with high runs of 23 17 17 12 12 and 11.
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