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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1917

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11

Williams seeks raise over Baltimore team trades

Williams pushes for higher pay after a web of trades involving Turner Baker Jack Bentley and Sam Crane. He disputes Dunn’s offer, vows to consider quitting if salary gaps persist, and reflects on his minor league assignment and health as Griffith aims to balance the Nationals roster.

Wailama Turner Faroness Baker Jack Bentley Wnd Baltimore Sam Crane Wliams Dunn Wilmington Wilkons Garbage Willams Griffith Nationals Griff Williams Crane Tendlex Karber Bentley Sands Temas Griffith Mehr Wellialla Migiaie Uriges Donn Bentiey

Pinehurst Tennis Ends With Anats Winning Singles and Mixed

Pinehurst N Y March 18 The Pinehurst tennis tournament concluded today with Miss Caroline Bogart of Elizabeth Town and Country Club winning the women singles 6 4 6 4 and teaming with Jack Latting of Locus Valley to take the mixed doubles 6 4 6 4 defeating Miss Elinor Gates of Nassau Country Club and R A Balfe of South Shore Club.

Pinehurst N. Y Caroline Bogart Elizabeth Town and Country Club Elinor Gates Nassau Country Club Jack Latting Locus Valley Gates R A. Balfe South Shore Club

Washington tankmen to compete in Baltimore scholastic meet

Washington swimmers headed by Central High coach Wred J Brunner will represent in the Baltimore Athletic Club scholastic championships in Baltimore next Saturday night. Sixteen boys from Central plus participants from Western and Tech are expected to compete in relays and individual events. Brunner also plans a citywide water day in municipal pools June 2 with events for Washington high schools and colleges.

Washington Baltimore Baltimore Athletic Club Brunner Bova Central von Schelle Western Tech Hayes Jackson Call Solomon Hostetler Scharf Littie Hostretler Newby Stokes Houston Sandifer Maitland Kaplan Flat Tison Morrell Buhrer Little Wred J. Brunner Potomac Park

Quint Wins as Boys' Team Top Baltimore Reserve

The Washington Y club defeated the Baltimore YMCA reserve team 22 to 18 last Saturday. Payne starred for Washington with 4 goals, supported by Miller Chew Rhine Fowler Linthicum Hatchett and Millom. Referee Mr Frye. Halves lasted 20 minutes.

Hoys Baltimore Baltimore Y. M. C. A Payne Washington “Y Washington Miller Chew Baltimore Rhine Fowler Linthicum i Millom Parree Goetz Hachatt Foster Che Flone Miler Milloff Fowler Linthicum Hatchett Chew Fowl Tinthteum Mr. Frye

Baker Reports to Giants in Training Change

Howard Baker reported for training with the New York Giants after working in a munition plant. He probably will not be retained as Manager McGraw considers Gibson as third catcher, with Kruger and Kocher as candidates for the role after a two day light workout in Marlin Texas on March 19.

Giants Howard Baker Baker McGraw Gibson Kruger and Kocher Marlin Tex

Tale Baseball Meeting at Railroad Y M C A League

Robert Young president of the District Amateur Baseball Association and J R McKensie of the Railroad Y M C A spoke before a meeting of the Terminal R B R M C A Baseball League last night A committee was appointed to arrange for the league participation in amateur title play this season

Robert Young District Amateur Baseball Association J. R. McKensie Terminal R. BR. ¥. MC. A

Kilbane Defeats Shannon in Six-Round Featherweight Bout

Philadelphia reports Johnny Kilbane, featherweight champion, defeated Eddie Shannon of San Francisco in six rounds. Shannon was dropped for a nine count in the third round as Kilbane led with sustained aggression throughout the bout.

Philadelphia Johnny Kilbane Eddie Shannon San Francisco Shannon Kilbane

Slabmen Speed Through Nationals Practice Game

Augusta GA March 19 Today s battle between Regulars and Yannigans opened with full effort from all lines of play Pitchers were urged to go full speed for three innings Avera and others overthrew and many pitches refused to break Shanks reached base twice off Johnson Moran and Judge showed strong hitting Humpries worked three solid innings for Regulars while Clyde Milans fingers suffered another injury Gallia and Harper eyed for later pitching as Griffith plans to test youngsters Craft noted for watchful eye

William H. Hottel Augusta Yannigans Griffith Avera Jamieson Shanks Johnson Harper Gallia Yanniians Craft Auguste Rice Moran Foster C. Milan Washingtonian Smith Yanniganss Acter OA Morgan Leonard Judge Il Posnter Menosky Milan Osmith I Sawyer iCrane Ol McBride lAinsmith Tamieson Pumont Dumont Rune Menorky Moran Alnamith Ian Charrity Henry Sawyer Aineamith H. Milan Aluemith West Bas Wirst Ayers Humaparies Garrity Rhanks Y Jamieson Ainemith Humphries Altrock

Fearful prospects for boxing in New York state

New York, March 19. Promoters feel alarm as Governor Whitman presses the repeal of the Frawley law. Ousting Chairman Wenck intensifies fear that the legislature will pass the repeal on party lines, effectively ending boxing in the state. Boxers and managers worry no loophole will save the sport, and renewed glove contests seem unlikely for a long time.

New York Wenck State Athletic Commission Whitman

Cadets to Play Polo at West Point Tourney

New York March 19 H L Herbert chairman of the Polo Association says May 23 to June 2 are set for an Army Polo Association tournament at West Point. The first polo event at Hudson military post aims to train cadets in polo tactics as cavalry drill. Cadet teams only, prizes include four handsome cups.

New York H. L. Herbert The Polo Association Army Polo Association West Point Hudson Military Post

Fabrique Stars for Dodgers at Shortstop Position

Hot Springs Ark March 19 Wilbert Robinson gains peace for Dodgers at shortstop as Frenchy Fabrique shines in first real Dodger game against Boston Red Sox leading the team with four hits in five at bats and cleanly handling fielding duties Scott of the Red Sox also showed strong all round play Joe Stecher to wrestle Earl Caddock in Omaha on April 9

Hot Springs Ark Wilbert Robinson Dodgers Olson O'Mara Frenchy Fabrique Brooklyn Dodger Boston Red Sox Scott Red Sox

Wheat Refuses Contract With Dodgers In Hot Springs

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 18 Zach Wheat Dodger outfielder and club president Charles H bets likely will not reach a salary agreement. Wheat left for home after a morning conference. Ebbets would not comment. A new offer reportedly repeats the same figures Wheat refused.

Hot Springs Ark Zach Wheat Dodger Charles H.bbets Wheat Ebbets

District Cue Stars Start Title Games

Roth's, the Academy and Grand Central teams won opening matches in the Washington Billiard Association amateur pocket billiard tournament. Roth beat Handiboe's Arbitrators 90 to 81. Academy beat Donovstars 77 to 0. Grand Central defeated the Shermans 90 to 61.

Roth’s Academy Grand Central Roth's Washington Billiard Association Roth Handiboe Donovstars Shermans Sherman's Slingman Bunny Conners Dorsey King and Offenberg Sherman Franey Ruat Chapin

Bowling tourney sets records in multiple events

Grand Rapids reports a new second place finish and a world record as G W May from Fort Wayne trails Otto Kaliusch by five pins in the singles. St Louis pair R Meyer and Louis Waldecker post 511 for the highest doubles game yet, though Meyer and partner total 1256 for seventh. In Columbus a scheduled twelve round bout ends with O Leary advancing after a late inside rush as Riv ers from Los Angeles tangles in eleven rounds.

Grand Rapids Mich G. W. May Fort Wayne Ind Otto Kaliusch St. Louisa R. Meyer Louis Waldecker Meyer Columbus Ohio Jose Rivers Los Angeles Johnny O'Leary Buffalo O'Leary Yes

Wagner delays signing with Pirates over conditioning

Hans Wagner says money is not the issue in reporting for spring Bradles with the Pittsburgh club. He is satisfied with the salary clause but doubts he can be in condition for another hard campaign. He will not sign until he is sure he can play without hurting himself.

Pittsburgh Hans Wagner Bradles

Contention Over Kellys 100 Yard Dash Time At AAU Meet

New York observers dispute Andy Kellys 3125 second clocking in the 100 yard dash at the National AAU championship. Critics argue the chalk lane markings failed to provide proper lane delineation and may invalidate the time under AAU rule that races run within marked lines.

New York Andy Kelly

Habana Racing Closes After 88-Day Cuban Meeting

Habana Cuba March 18 The 88 day winter meeting of the Cuban American Jockey Club closed today an extra day added for the benefit of Habana newspaper workers who were put out of work when their papers were silenced by the government after the recent revolution.

Habana Cuba Jockey

Gamma Sigma Defeats Phi Five In Fraternity Final

Gamma Sigma defeats Phi Five 38 to 16 to close Tri Mu Sigma Basketball League season. Thiele led Gamma Sigma with 18 points, Spencer starred for Phi Five, and BE Fuller aided officiating and league cooperation. Standings show Gamma Sigma first, Alpha Beta second, with Mu Bets trailing.

Tri! Mu Sigma Fraternity Gamma Sigma Quint Phil H. Thiele Gamma Sigma Spencer BE. A. Fuller League PS Gamma Sigma Colley Thiele Gilmore Oliver Spencer Nevitt Duncan Taylor Boya Glascock Whiele Glasenck Terry Nevitt Oliver Gilmore

Yankees and Yankees Yan?ee Ioses Game in Macon

Ray Caldwell, fresh from the Panama League, pitched six innings in the first nine inning Yankee game of the year. He allowed six hits and two runs, leaving the Yan k ee s a 7 6 winner hindered only by an Arragon error. Wallie Pipp had three hits including a double, and Frank Baker hit a home run.

Macon Ray Caldwell Panama Yankees Donovan Caldwell Yannigans Arragon Wallie Pipp Frank Baker Pipp Baker

Darcy Gibbons Bout in Doubt Says Promoter

St. Paul Minnesota March 18 promoter John Kirk said Darcy does not want to fight Mike Gibbons and doubted a Milwaukee match would go through. He noted the Australian is afraid to appear again at the St Paul bearcat venue.

St. Paul, Minn Darcy Mike Gibbons John Kirk Kirk Gibbons Milwaukee St. Paul

Ainsworth Released to Terre Haute by White Sox

Mineral Wells Texas March 138 Karl Ainsworth pitcher was the first White Sox to draw a return ticket released to the Terre Haute Indiana team of the Central League by Manager Rowland Almaworth had been the best bet among rookies but the comeback proclivities of Jim Scott caused his fall Milwaukee Wisconsin March 19 Cycling will be resumed in Milwaukee this spring A road race for June 10 is under way and intercity bike races are contemplated

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Interleague Series Opens August 6 Under Sched Plan

The American Association and Inter National League will open interleague play on August 6 as per schedule announced by International President Barrow. The International season begins April 17 with Toronto at Baltimore and matches including Rochester at Richmond Buffalo at Newark and Montreal at Providence.

American Association Inter National League Barrow International Toronto Baltimore Rochester Richmond Buffalo Newark Montreal Providence

Regulars Rally To Win From Yannigans 5 to 4

Auguste Ga March 19 Regulars score in ninth to edge Yannigans 5 to 4. Johnson steadies their trio of pitchers while Jamieson Walks and hits fuel late rally. Rice drives a decisive single after Moran’s long drive, Moran hits two doubles and a triple for Yannigans, Smith’s throwing shines for Regulars.

Smith Judge Menosky Sawyer Johnson Moran

Best Jockeys to Ride at Spring Race Meet at Bowie

Bowle Md March 15 jockeys James Butwell and Tommy McTaggart will ride at the Bowie meeting opening April 2. Butwell rides freelance at Bowie, McTaggart a premier rider from New Orleans also freelancing. Managers say 50 of 70 wintered horses will earn brackets. Water Lady and Bondage attract attention in Arthur stable as the Inaugural handicap looms. Manager O Hara notes spring grandstand work and a five day May meeting at Upper Marlboro.

Bowle James Butwell Tommy McTaggart Southern Maryland Fair Association Butwell Bowie McTaggart New Orleans O'Hara Benning Maryland James Arthur Water Lady Walter Lady Mra Arthur Arthur Arthur Lot Bondage Canada Ai 2-Ear-Oll Raw Bayberry Candle New York Slauberk Brooks Ogden—Falr Atalanta Hig Bart Arthur Stable Upper Marlhorn

Racing Results From Multiple Claiming Races at Varying Distances

A dense meet report lists winners and placings across six claiming races for 3-year-olds and up, detailing horses such as Protogeras Damietta Mazurka Time Stalwart Van Aunt Elete Donner Dorter Zab Little Nephew Bergen II Drom and Kalitan. It records times, weights, odds, and showing runners like Marigold Purple and Gold and Minders in a period-voice style typical of early 20th century circuit racing.

Protogeras Petz Damietta Rowan Mazurka Gergan Van Bray Defender Purple and Gold Coppertown Michie Mott Aunt Elete Thurber Donner Hawant Dorter Zab Collin Jim Hutch Brown Baby Cherry Belle Skeets Albee Little Nephew Col Hing Bergen Sable Ethan Allen Birdman Drom Boylan Brobock Petx San Jon Ue Minder Lime Mollie Bir Tummus Thatcher Ola Drury Dancing Star Ball Rand Thames Hare Barette Otero Founersade Altamaha Charles F. Grainger Luke van Zandt Ward Royal Tes Wingfield Mac Gartner Huterpe Lord Byron Orperth Leo

Racing Entries Show Mixed Racing Cards and Odds

A set of race entries lists horses, owners, and weights for six events. Notable names include The Baroness, James, Innocent Inca, Patapaca, Thursday Nighter, San Jane Helle, Dinero, Greyfoot, Thirst, Hazelnut, Tyr Prather, Cane Tun, Wisema, Jack G Dowd, Thornitil Mara Cassidy, Platctia, London Girl, Milton Campbell, Patti Ble, Lady Powers, Prime Mover, and Little Bigger. Track conditions are noted as cloudy with a fast surface.

Elling Yearolda James Pringer Innocent Inca Patapaca Kher WY Alert Woodley Molly Maguire Nepotiern Gil Quver San Jane Helle Cassia Bright Brumley Jack G Dowd Hart Robert Bradier Thornitil Mara Cassidy Panzareta Si Hornhilt Helen James London Milton Campbell Patti Ble Lady Powers Quick Kee Btar Rowe Laedtr ‘Worthington Mary Fetelie Eather i Semper

Horse Races At Juawa Meeting In Tight Odds

Multiple races detailed with post times and betting odds. Winners include Ra io Kelner in first race, Zelda Rpobn in second, English Lady in third, Caburn in fourth and First Degree in sixth. Other runners listed with odds and placements across five events.

Bons W. Favier Io Kelner Nobir Metcalf Tima Lady Mint Cordova Leo Tease Miles Krypt Real Worth Sit Furlonga John Rponn Q Alexandra Zelda Rpobn Mathews Jumatta Fredericks FL Martin Zenotek Canapal Clara W Merada Isomalao Giadual Amn W Taylor Hunt Fomellin Stavens Meegone Verney Feathers Treowen Geraldame Miasouri Bride Blanche Wonalton Lucklita Lazy Ben Belle C Pride of Siemore Kenneth, Meierland Andy Halen Chemila Roacae Riddle von Matjorie Hobolink Transparent Pinuek Engrever Prorealis Lomaalan Alexandra Stanley SS Pfolleri Idaho John Iiraham Aml Hiask Suan Alvo Rao

Lewis to Meet Britton in Cincinnati Bout

New York March 19 Ted Lewis the persistent challenger for Jack Britton's welterweight title has signed to fight Britton again. They meet March 26 in Cincinnati with another title clash expected.

New York Ted Lewis Jack Britton Britton Cincinnati

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