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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1916

Page

13

Football Stars on Diamond in Washington Colleges

Georgetown Catholic University and Gallaudet athletes will fill key baseball roles this season. Dempsey and Chiroy will field at first and short respectively, with McNamara Maloney and Smith infielding. Ig is likely to play third, while Cusack and Reghty contend for catching duties. Catholic University features many football players among newcomers such as Butler Shortlet Greer Roddy McCue Killian and Furtler. Rockwell Keeley Classen Marshall Rasmussen and most football squad members join baseball, with Cahill at third base and Hager catching for Georgetown as practice continues.

Georgetown Catholic University Gallaudet Washington Dempsey Ohen Chiroy Atar McNamara Maloney Smith Reghty Cusack Jonn Butler Mike” Shortlet Greer Roddy McCue Killian Tackie Furtler Bates College Rockwell Keeley Classen Marshall Rasmussen

Peck Chapel Second In The S S Circuit

Peck Chapel finished second in the Sun Day School Basketball League after a 25 to 18 win over Epiphany. Fourth Presbyterian toppled Keller in the other semiweekly double header. Key scoring came from Daniel for Peck and Boyd, Darnell for Fourth Presbyterian.

Peek Chapel Epiphany Fourth Presbyterian Keller Daniel Peck Boyd Darnell James See Teat Dy Feeney Scott Bromley Dixon James Esley Marbury de Atley Tabb Foula Scott Bromley Rederee Colnflower

Seven pitchers planned for Yankees season

Macon Ga March 13 Manager Donovan seeks to select seven regular starters for the Yankees roster of 25 players. Hot Springs Ark March 13 Boston American club arrives Catehar Forest Cady signs but no proof of Tris Speaker joining lineup this year. Macon Ga March 13 J Franklin Baker birthday celebrates thirtieth and notes a 20 point gain in seven pro seasons. New York March 13 Heinie Zimmerman granted divorce from Helen Charzar Zimmerman by Justice Tierney in the Bronx. Toledo Ohio March 13 Roger Bresnahan signs Al Shaw and Steve Evans as outfielders for the local club.

Macon Donovan Yankees Hot Springs Ark William Carrigan Boston American Catehar Forest Cady Tris Speaker Boston J. Franklin Baker Baker New York Heinie Zimmerman Chicago Helen Charzar Zimmerman Supreme Court Tierney Bronx Toledo Ohio Roger Bresnahan American Association al Shaw Steve Evans

Real Test for Griffiths Youngsters In Contests Starting Today

Stanley T. Milliken reports spring practice for Griffiths team in Charlotteaville Va started with two sessions. Evaluations hinge on rookies like Jamieson Moeller Ormer and Nick Altrock’s improvised drills. Pitching and outfield decisions loom as veterans battle for spots under 73 degree skies.

Shaw Tops ABC Singles With 683 In Toledo Meet

Frank Shaw, one of the Bergers, led the American Bowling Congress tournament singles with 683 today in Toledo. He totaled 205 257 and 228 after a rough start, then steady spare play and a string of strikes. Other top marks included Leffingwell and Penfold at 1,192 in doubles, and Gomes and Edelweiss No. 1 leading the five man event with 2,085 and 2,813 respectively.

Toledo Ohio Frank Shaw Shaw Harry Leffingswell Ted Penfold Jose Gomes Chicago Edelweiss Hermann Kenosha Hunter and Hendricks Grand Rapids Getler Gerbocki Wagner Wolf Leffingwell Penfold F. Hamerson P. Bruncett Cleveland

Willard Declines Exhibition to Box Reich for Training

Jess Willard explains by phone that he trains for results not exhibitions. He says he was not informed of any arrangement to box Al Reich and planned no change to his training schedule. Willard notes promoter Jones invited top heavyweights to train with him, but Coffey left without being invited to spar.

Ed Gharrity Mike Martin Martin Minneapolis Willard Jess England al Reich Reich Jones Wenck Reich Reich Reid Coffey Weinert Jim Coffey

Five High Schools Practice Baseball in Fine Weather

Eastern and Business squads debut on the diamond at Rosedale and First and M streets. Denby Hird leads pitching for Tech while several players are slated to return. Captain Marbury joins Epiphany in Sunday School League as Western hosts upcoming athletic meets to boost track interest. Carr leaves track comebacks due to ill health after finishing second last spring.

Eastern Business Rosedale First M Streets Coash Falconer Tech Stevenson Briggs Hiseman de la Vergne Schowalter Freemen Cole Huggins J. Pfeiffer Denby Hird Capt. Marbury Central Epiphany Carr

Aragon Beats Yankees in 6 5 Victory

In Macon Georgia on March 13 the Yankees defeated the regulars 6 to 5. Cuban player Aragon starred for the winning side with a triple and score in the seventh inning. He later singled bringing in two runs and started a double play that halted a scoring rally.

Macon Yannigans Aragon Winnieg

Pleasant Congregational and Gilbert Class Meet for Mount Pleasant Title

Movant Pleasant Congregational and Gilbert Class of Fourth Presbyterian clash in a Mount Pleasant championship basketball game at the Arcade tonight at 8 15 P M. The Sunday School League teams promise notable players with dancing to follow after the contest.

Mount Pleasant Gilbert Movant Pleasant Congregational Fourth Presbyterian

Naval Academy announces Intercollegiate rowing schedule

Annapolis Md March 13 The racing slate of the Analostans of Washington includes April 15 against Pennsylvania April 29 against Syracuse May 20 and the Childs cup on the Schuylkill May 13 with Pennsylvania and Princeton as rivals.

Annapolis United States Naval Academy Analostans Washington Pennsylvania Syracuse Schuylkill Rand Princeton

Cooperstown Wins Polo Match In N Hometown Play

March 13 Cooperstown defeated Alken 9 to 6 in a polo tournament here. Cooperstown was credited with one penalty goal and eight total, while Alken scored seven and suffered a loss.

Alken, N Cooperstown, N Alken Cooperstown

Willard Has Active Day In Training Log

New York March 13 Willard recounts an early training day starting at 7:45 am with Monahan and Hemple. After a mile pace drill he changed to gymnastic work, including shoulder and lung power routines, then finished with indoor boxing and a confident note on his weight nearing 250 pounds as he aims for peak condition.

New York Corker Monahan Hemple

Moran Plans Lighter Training For Willard Fight

Moran states public support boosts his bid to defeat Jess Willard. He credits trainer Wille Lewis, outlines a reduced training schedule with boxing on Wednesday Friday and Saturday, light gymnastic work, daily runs, and a 204 pound weigh‑in after a road session. The piece closes with a skating race where the "masked marvel" beat Billy Whiting by about two feet in a mile at the Coliseum in 3911.

Wille Lewis Masked Marvel Billy Whiting

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