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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1922

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8

Nationals Ready To Tackle Boston Braves In Tampa

News from Tampa March 17 describes Clyde Milan's Nationals finishing drills at Plant field before an opening game of a 13 game set with the Boston Braves. Lineups include Judge at first and Peckinpaugh at short with Miller’s group counting on rookies, while Walter Johnson aims to return in three or four innings next week.

John A. Dugan Tampa Fla Phillies Leesburg Clyde Milan Plant Boston Braves Tamparzil Walter Johnson Braves Roger Peckinpaugh Milan Ossie Bluge Hiyaim Courtney Gleason Phiohes Malan Wraneis Quakers Miller Brillheart Woodward Bach Griffith Owen Bush Bush Olaf Erickson George Mogridge St. Petersburg Yannigan

Cub Infielder Quits to Enter Business in Los Angeles

Carter Ward Elliott, recruit infielder for the Chicago Nationals, left training camp and announced he would quit baseball to enter business in Los Angeles. He had aimed for second base but his weak batting reportedly discouraged him after joining the club and stating he would quit rather than be sent to a minor league affiliate.

CUB Chicago Carter Ward Eiliott Chicago Nationals Los Angeles

Philly Girls to Play Baseball

Philadelphia March 17 A baseball league is being organized among the high school girls of the city with a regular interschool schedule planned and prospects that hockey and baseball leagues will follow. Miss Jane B Waller notes the effort marks a turning point in girls athletic attitudes and enthusiasm for sports.

Philadelphia Jane B. Waller Waller

Plan appointment of baseball body proposed in Detroit

Detroit March 11 appoint ment of a commission to supervise amateur baseball under consideration by Maj. James Couzens. Heads of 24 amateur leagues favor this method to adjust disputes. The duty is seen as outside the recreation commission. Suggested members include Charles W. Burton Ira Jayne and John Lodge.

Detroit Micn James Couzens City Recreation Commission Recreation Commission Charles W. Burton Detroit Amateur Athletic Association Ira Jayne John Lodge

Lacrosse Meeting Aims to Revive District Sport

District lacrosse enthusiasts are urged to attend a meeting at Spalding's store on Monday at 8 o'clock to organize clubs and revive lacrosse in the area. Reports mention players Milan Brillheart Woodward Erickson Mogridge and Bush adjustments and upcoming practices and games.

Spalding

Dundee Wins Fight at Madison Square Garden

New York March 17 Johnny Dundee of New York won the judges decision over Chicago’s Charlie White after an in round bout at Madison Square Garden White used his left to ward off Dundee who pressed the attack The eight round bout featured Dundee bouncing off the ropes and landing body shots White appeared bewildered by the tactics The crowd approved the verdict also on the card Daley Gouglie drawn bantamweights in eight rounds Noble London drawn and Reeves Kaiser in the eight round semifinal Reeves won by a body focused pounding session over Kaiser Kaiser weighed 172 pounds Reeves 167

New York Johnny Dundee Charlie White Chicago Madison Square Garden Dundee White Georgie Daley Louis Gougliemini Sammy Noble Harry London Jack Reeves San Francisco Fay Kaiser Cumberland Reeves Kaiser Maryland

Martin Stops Danner in Second Round Title Bout

In Clarksburg West Virginia on March 17 Bob Martin of Terra Alta heavyweight champion of the inter allied armies knocked out Carl Danner New Jersey heavyweight in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout Danner had little chance after Martin dominated from the opening bell delivering rapid lefts and a final right to the jaw in the second round.

Clarksburg W. Va Bob Martin Terra Alta Carl Danner New Jersey Danner Martin

Fighters Feature Veterans Smoker at G A R Hall

Fort Myer boxers and Independent Boys club fighters staged bouts at a Veterans of Foreign Wars smoker in the G A R hall last night. Bruno Stasulli and Ray Jones earned quick work with a three round draw. Jose Rodriguez and Bill Montgomery, Fort Myer middleweights, produced solid action in a four round draw.

Fort Myer Independent Boys Club G. A. R. Hall Bruno Stasulli Ray Jones Jose Rodriguez Bill Montgomery

Oxford Lacrosse Team to Tour the United States

Oxford University lacrosse team plans an eleven game spring tour in the United States opening against Lehigh in South Bethlehem on April 1. The schedule includes matches with Penn State Johns Hopkins Cornell Colgate Syracuse Harvard and Stevens.

Oxford University England United States Lehigh South Bethlehem Penn State Johns Hopkins Cornell Colgate Syracuse Harvard Stevens

White Sox not strengthened for 1922 season

Seguin Texas report notes Chicago White Sox unchanged from 1921, with Kid Gleason managing a seventh place club. Training was uneven, several holdouts and sickness hit camp, infield unsettled, various rookie candidates, and Jose Acosta added from Mack. Pitching core expected to improve with veterans, while new additions aim to boost performance.

Robert W. Maxwell Seguin Tex Chicago White Sox Kid Gleason Old Homestead Sheely Rea Mulligan Ernie Johnson Seguin Harold Bubser Cedar Rapids Ostergard Sioux City

Epiphany Juniors Defeat Orioles Five in Virginia Showdown

Epiphany Juniors traveled to Alexandria last night and defeated the Orioles Five by 20 to 317. McDonald and Bruce Hessler starred for the winners while Duffy hit long shots from mid court for the Orioles. The Epiphany lads are the only team to defeat the Virginia champions this season.

Epiphany Alexandria Orioles Virginia Church Virginia Quint McDonald Bruce Hessler Duffy

Former Cub Charley Deal still holds out in California

Elsinore California March 17 Charley Deal former Chicago National third baseman remains a holdout from the Los Angeles Pacific Coast League club The business manager Charles Lackhart says Deal was offered more money by the LA team than he ever earned with the Cubs The offered salary was not announced Peabody School bats win over Independent Midgets 9 to 7 at Union Station plaza diamond yesterday

Elsinore Calif Charley Deal Chicago Peabody School Union Station Plaza Diamond

Dempsey Bids Farewell To Metropolis Tonight

New York March 17 Dempsey draws attention in NYC as he makes final public appearances in Get 'Forether at the Hippodrome. The star bids farewell to New York audience tonight and tomorrow, his last public shows here for several months.

Dempsey Metropolis New York Jack Dempsey

COLOR LINE NOT DRAWN BY CHAMP

New York reports that Jack Dempsey never drew a color line and showed no fear of Wills. Wills kept silent while his manager Keard and Paddy Mullins signaled readiness to fight if the public wants it. Public skepticism grows as Norfolk is dragged into the scene to mock Wills and bolster Dempsey’s position.

New York Jack Dempsey Dempsey Kearns Congress Keards Paddy Mullins Wills Kid Norfolk Bat Levinsky Asmake Carpentier

Gunners Plan City of Trains in Clarksdale Cotton Belt Shoot

Wealthy sportsman Syd L. Dodds will stage the cotton belt trapshooting championship in Clarksdale Mississippi. Instead of tents the plan calls for a city of trains with hundreds of shooters chartering sleeper cars to stay durante the event starting April 24. Shooters seek comfort and service aboard private cars with porters and in-room meals while focusing on winning the championship.

Syd L. Dodds Clarksoate Miss Clarkadale Dodds Clarksdale Pullman

Indian recruit rising in Indians spring camp

Cleveland reports Riggs Stephenson is groomed to replace Larry Gardner at third base as the Indians prepare for future seasons. He starred last year due to injuries to Wambsguess and others and is seen as a natural slugger. Joe Wood and Louis Guisto showcased power in batting practice. Black's A. C. eyeing pitchers Raines and Beall for their staff. contact Manager Sherline at 1623 Burst street NW for games.

Cleveland Ohio Riggs Stephenson Larry Gardner Cleveland Indians Dallas Stephenson Bill Wambsguass Gardner Joe Wood Louis Guisto Raines Roy Beall Black A. C Sherline Burst Street

Claims scandal threatens college grid game fate

Chicago on March 17 reports a two day meeting of Western Conference athletic directors. They debated curbing professionalism in college sports and proposed June 19 for a golf tournament and May 25–26 for a tennis event in Chicago. They hinted drastic action may be needed as scandals backlash looms over amateurism rules.

Chicago Fielding H. Yost Michigan

Hyattsville Guards Capture Western Shore Title

Baltimore March 17 The Company five of Hyattsville defeated Company M of Annapolis to win the Western Shore championship of the first Maryland regiment last night A late rally decided the outcome with HE Devlin A McClay and Croswaite starring for the Hyattsville team

Baltimore Hyattsville Annapolis Maryland HE. Devlin A. McClay Croswaite

Davis Cup 1922 Draw Reveals First Two Rounds

The 1922 Davis Cup draw announced in New York lists first round pairings: Canada vs France, Belgium vs Australasia, Hawaii vs Czechoslovakia, Spain vs Philippines, Roumania vs India, Italy vs Japan. Second round upper half includes a bye and Denmark versus the Canada/France winner.

New York Unites States Lawn Tennis Association Canada France Belgium Australasia Hawaii Czechoslovakia Spain Philippines Roumania India Italy Japan Denmark British Isles Newport United States Forest Hills N. C Europe Australasis Kumagae Shimidzu

Boston Court Leader Barred From Athletics

Henry Babe Tenry, Winthrop graduate and new Boston University football captain, has been barred from BU athletics by the athletic council. He was warned earlier to withdraw from the Winthrop American Legion basketball team and faced final action after council members witnessed him playing under an assumed name.

Boston Henry Babe”) Tenry Winthrop Boston University Athletic Council Winthrop American’ Legion Tenry

Sprinter Paddock quits track for Honolulu trip

Charles W. Paddock, world champion sprinter and USC student, will not participate in spring college track as he prepares for a potential trip to Honolulu. USC ruled him ineligible due to continued class absence, though he has enough credits to graduate in June. His absence would not affect his status but bars spring events.

Los Angeles Charles W. Paddock Honolulu University of Southern California Paddock

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