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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
13
In a packed arena both fighters weighed under 135 pounds. Ritchie pressed Welsh with speed and accuracy from the start, forcing the Englishman to fight defensively. Welsh held firm but could not derail Ritchie who controlled the action with relentless pressure and sharper combinations throughout.
Boston Marchil Jadie Fitzpatrick, third baseman for Toronto International League, refused to join the Boston Nationals after being purchased from Toronto. In a letter to Braves president Craffines he stated he did not accept the proposed terms and disliked the prospect of sitting on the bench this summer.
Auditor Quint wins a dramatic last minute finish in the Kaenton League game. Southerd sits as the key figures, with final minutes swing and points from Degnan, Henderson, Gregory, Munch, and Hall. The readout lists goals and assists from players including Brady, Hutchison, Smth, and Fouts, with a tense close to the action.
Fort Wayne March 11 The 1415 season of the Central Baseball League opens April 21 with a complete list to be announced by March 2 All officials have been satisfactorily adjusted and President Hebraner prices a successful season.
Tampa March 11 The Chicago Nationals completed a three game win streak by defeating the Philadelphia Americans 6 to 0 in the final exhibition. Battery details list Adama Zahet Standridge and Har arcave as pitchers with Har arcave, Bressler and Me Asor. Other items mention totals and line scores from various games in the same period.
Charlottesville March 11 Through superior stickwork the regulars beat Altrock's plebes twice on Lambeth field. Morning 4 2 seven innings, afternoon 6 1 in six frames. Clarke started the morning win, Bentley closed it, Thormalen allowed nine hits. Regualrs outplayed defensively despite a patched lineup in the afternoon.
Duckpin league scores list multiple teams and players across Southeast, Southwest, and other divisions. Notable entries include Tocas Schlitz Irve TU 108 and Mount Hocky Altamont with varied frame totals, alongside others like Virginian Feds Devitt and National Capital Duckpin League contenders.
Charlottesville March 11 Fearing a snowstorm manager Griffith pushes his weary Nationals players to the limit at the camp. Two pitchers Milan and Foster added to the sick list while Jack Bentley returns from a leg swelling. Morgan thrives with five hits and strong fielding as Engel nears 22 tomorrow.
Washington Nationals led Charlottesville 14 pins after one game, then surged to a 90 pin victory. Chick Gandil finished with 134 in the final game but missed high game by one pin. Cap McBride of the Nationals totaled 346 for the match as Ray Morgan's Nationals defeated Charlottesville on Mineralite alleys in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Billy Martin, listed as a Braves backup infielder and former Georgetown star, broke an ankle during late afternoon practice in Macon Georgia. The injury follows a prior ankle sprain in a Georgetown versus Princeton game. manager George Stallings plans to send Martin home to Washington in a few days after treatment tonight.
The piece weighs a star adding value to an average White Sox lineup tied for sixth. It compares Collins’ potential impact, Fritz Maisel’s speed and base running, Cobb and Johnson rivalries, and historic duels, while recalling a fable about past greats and a golfer.
A curious sports column discusses slang like mutt and the weird present tense used for past events in sports. It notes Jess Willard’s claimed readiness to fight Jack Johnson, and cites an exhibition where Fritz Masel hit Roy Hartzell while arguing about expressions.
New York March 11. If partial pressure can furnish the required volume of impetus to pry Connie Math from his fixed ideas on the contract between the Philadelphia Athletes and Jo Kiankin Baker, the Trappe mauler is likely to be enrolled with the Yankees before the American League pennant chase progresses far enough for a home run.
Amateur one mile championship race of Washington with trophy prize at Convention Hall March 26 to 27. Entries due March 7 at 41 Flathcare. Expected 50 entrants requiring heats and a final. Four or more professional races scheduled each night of the meet.
Weather is clear track fast as Juarez hosts six selling races for three year olds and up across distances from five and a half to six furlongs. Notable entrants include Prospero Lad Felina Renner Admiral's Daughter Tittle Wit Lady May Haberdash Yorkshire Bay Caletonumpian Towton Field and Moonlight among others with purses ranging from 200 to 800 dollars and several entries listing 107 to 125 in odds or weights.
A multi race card reports results at a horse racing meet. Jeanie Crawford won the opening seven furlong event for three-year-olds and up, with Henry and Miny Fdrth placing second and third. The program lists additional races including a second five furlong tilt and a six furlong sprint, detailing runners such as Hath Selung, Kid Nelson, Russ Land, and Noble Grand, among others, with payoffs and weights noted. Also featured are maiden and other stakes results, with times and odds showing a lively, era-specific racing page full of horse names, drivers, and placings.
Fragmentary OCR cites participants Mandadero Renwar Fima Mike Dentin George Oxna Lewar Renater Lehigh Joe Father Safimore Canepa Mater Bermadian with uncertain context about a running event or race.
Willard is on the way to meet Jack Johnson in Habana where the two fighters are set to battle. The manager reports that financial arrangements for the bout have been satisfactorily arranged and the plan is proceeding.
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