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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1911

Page

16

Commercial League Reforms Franchises Awarded Six Teams

The Commercial League reopens with six franchises after a vote at R P Andrews. Herald withdraws. Hanover Manager C J Graf to serve in a reduced role. Teams Willard Hotel Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company plus others secure spots. schedule committee named. High School case: Central’s Eberriman disqualified under four year rule after review by faculty advisers.

Capital City League Alfred L. Stern Commercial League R. P. Andrews Stevard Pishon Hanover C. J. Graf Withdhaw Flarald Ecordings WR. Mages D. M. Walfed Havenner Baking Company Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Willard Hotel Herald Board of Managers Graf League W. M. DeNeane H. A Meyers J. TL. Gasseway Anfiews J. Lann Martin W. B. Moses J. T. Gastoway TD. N. Walford OW. Mack Blavenner Baking Company G. W Pushes T. A. Meg Willard Hotel R. B. Andrews

Robertson Making Good in Exhibition For A's

The Washington Post reports Robertson, former Washington amateur and Georgetown candidate, has nearly clinched a regular pitching spot with the Athletics after impressive exhibition games. He struck out Eddie Collins twice in three innings, with an effective spitball. Other recruits Geibel and Thompson cited, Thompson noted for outfield role but underperforming. Athletics head to South Carolina for February exhibitions. local officials weigh future of Geibel and Thompson.

Washington Post Savannah Toni Dick Robertson Wasington Georgetown University Ito Athletics Eddie Collins Robertson Hts Washington Geibel Thompson South Carolina

STRIKES AND SPARES PROMOTION AND EUROPE TRIP OFFER

Strikes and Spares section lists many names from horse and personals and mentions a large voyage to Europe in July. The Washington Post invites readers to join a publicity contest with a chance to win a trip with about twenty people. Details and entry info appear in the post.

Jamesonville Race Day Results Show Varied Finishes

A detailed card lists eight races with multiple horses placing across 3-year-olds to older entrants. Winners include Barney Igoe in the first race, Jacobite in the second, Attention in the third, and Golden Castle in the high selling. The meet features times, odds, and the day’s field names such as Aunt Kate, Dolly Burtman, and Amoret among others.

Barney Igoe Dunn Sven Woth Mason Ruby Knight Hopkins Waltz Ford Bank Appassionate Fathersham Choptank Senator Hubble Guo Foreguard Mas Hamilton Rosebore G. X. Herndon Aphrodite May Stole Attention Koerner Wilson Arcond Judge Monck Burton Double Five Valle Bad Bill Bforrisan Simon Stick O'Conner Molla Brannon Beck Frank Jack Peter Raleigh P. D Davenport van den Fain All Red Kingship Automobile Burman O. H. Dowling Marle Hyde W. H. Willams Eye White Hufnagel Amoret J. B. Robinson Voltaire Gross van Laer Percy Taylor Canfield Bob Co Dr. Harkey J.H. Barr Macias Lasp Ing Grandissimo Lomine K Congo Dress Parafe John Marrs Golden Castle Ill Henry Hutchison Byrne Mary Jorie Schweitzer Mamie Algol Staraver Morman John Patterson Roseburg II Lon Diaz Gold Dust Elizabethan Christina Alda Ida Lachenard Elzabeth Daly Lodestone Miss Cardigan Uettie Carita Amber Wilmot Joni Blake Floy Battle Polly Las Johnny Wise Donation Lady Hapsburg Dandy Dancer Zilpath Rueticana Hright Maiden Blair Baggley Santim Goodacre Seliing Chenault Chanute St Dunstan Belle of the Bay Lady Chilton Decerrain Versain Seliig Lew Hill Hiccoughs Lois Cavanaugh Vanen Carew Purne Ringer Red Hobb Shawnee Lucky Mate Teddy Bear Horicon

Races at local track produce tight finishes and long odds

Four furlongs open with Helen Johnson leading as The Visitor places second and Edwar S. third. Six furlongs sees Lady Stalwart win over Tramotor with Elmolino in third. Remaining races feature Adam Walker Dixie Dixon Bobby Boyer and Acumen among others with times listed and multiple runners in each event.

Helen Johnson Mountain Reid Edwar S Molesworth Recover Big Brave Wild West Pretty Soon Louder Miss Tierney Woolvel Noah Lady Stalwart Nolan Tramotor Rooney Elmolino Rina Cuban Boy Beechmont Bonnie Primo Charlie Plume the Slicker Deneen Direct Miles Adam Walker Rice Dixie Dixon Miaprision Garner Rinda Mr Bishop Juarez Bobby Boyer Jim Base Playions Glass Marsand Hettie Sue Joe Woods Doc Allen McGee Joe Inclement Woodlander Elder Force Soon J Acumen Kopek West Point Fred Mulholland Pilain Crossover

Today’s Racing Entries Feature Mixed Juvenile Cards

The card lists numerous 2 year old and older races across multiple heats. Entries include Fred Hall Lauro Clearwater Nellie Pliant Automald Terrible Boy Day May Aram High Brow Max American Girl and many more across first to sixth races with weights and distances noted.

Jacksonville Fred Hall Lauro Clearwater Nellie Pliant Automald Day Aram High Brow Max Miies Grand Peggy Altadena Busy Miss Hettle Bereaud Quincy Bella Decency Ana Collins Allandale Queen Coletta Golden Baby Eastern Star Exia Myrtle Marion Seliig Gayotta Canopian Muritza Yallop Eagle Bird Emma Stuart Hen Lomond Lord Welles

Metropolitan Tracks Abandon Racing This Year

New York reports that horse racing is dead in the state for 1915 as the Jockey Club states no applications will be filed for racing dates. The decision affects major tracks and big stakes like the Suburban and Futurity, with thousands of jobs likely lost and breeders potentially seeking markets elsewhere due to adverse legislation and directors liability law.

New York New York State Jockey Club New Orleans A. Daingerfield Coney Island Jockey Club Brooklyn Jockey Club Westchester Racing Association Saratoga Association Queens County Jockey Club Empire City Racing Association Metropolitan Jockey Club State Racing Commission California Louisiana Canada Mexico August Belmont The

Duffy to Play With G U Hilltoppers Strong at Backstops

Georgetown adds Dr Charley Duffy the hard hitting catcher to its roster and plans him for first base in most games He previously played catcher but his high school position was first base and he is regarded as one of Georgetown s best hitters and a veteran student of the game

Son Kerr Merauknan Orzigan Fenton Harvest Stearns Strachey Buehler Georgetown Charley Duffy Dur Duffy G. U Bazeman

Transcontinental Run Of Warren Detroit Wolverine Reported

Norman S Bowles notes the Warren Detroit Wolverine on a cross country run has passed through Kansas and is now in Wyoming. The piece also reports on the Consolidated Motor Car Company reorganizing to control Royal Tourist Croxton and Acme Veneer firms and lists officers and directors. A Georgia cotton grower wins fame for delivering the first bale in Atlanta using a Maxwell runabout to beat mule transport rivals.

Norman S. Bowles Kansas Wyoming Consolidated Motor Car Company Royal Tourist Car Company Croxton Motor Company Acme Veneer and Hody Company H. A. Croxton K. F. Gill J. P. Stoltz E. D. Shurmer W. D. Forsyth Henry A. Grube New York F.C. Cain A. H. Bedell H. N. Hill Cleveland C. W. Fuller Georgia Atlanta Deal Maxwell

Wrestler Anderson Wins at Gayety Theater

Sam Anderson defeated Joe Turner in a two falls out of three match at Gayety Theater last evening. The first fall lasted 34 minutes, Turner won the second in 18 minutes, and Anderson secured the deciding fall after Turner failed to break a toe hold. Referee Pat O Connor awarded the match to Anderson amid post bout discussion, with plans for a rematch next Friday.

Joe Turner Sam Anderson Gayety Theater Nelson Turner Anderson Pat O'Connor

Georgetown field hosts Inter scholastic field and track games May 6

The Inter scholastic field and track games under Georgetown University Athletic Association will be held at Georgetown field on May 6. The date shift from the original week aims to avoid a clash with Johns Hopkins University meet. Manager Wynard, promoter, has notified Baltimore organizers that the change is essentially agreed.

Georgetown University Athletic Association Georgetown Field Johns Hopkins University Wynard

Deeds of Trust Listings and City Park Race Track News

Long list of deeds of trust on various squares and lots from multiple names and estates in Washington area, detailing secured sums, terms, and property descriptions. Also a notice that the New Orleans Jockey Club may consider selling City Park racing plant as possibility for revival of racing in the state.

New Orleans New Orleans Jockey Club City Park

Legal Record of Equity and Circuit Courts in DC

Equity Court No 1 follows maintenance case Pittis v Pittis and lists appearances and orders in multiple suits. Equity Court No 2 includes Bowen v Bowen and other matters. Circuit Court No 1 shows default judgments and trials. Circuit Court No 2 schedules assignments and verdicts. Criminal Court No 1 covers numerous United States cases including housebreaking and robbery. District Court notes extensions and jury summons. Bankruptcy and Probate courts record discharges and administrations with multiple estate entries.

Real estate transfers in Randle Highlands and surrounds

Real estate transfers across Washington include Randle Highlands parcels traded by Washington Loan and Trust Company to James Henry Brown and then to United Realty Company. Numerous Lincoln, Grasslands, Trinidad, and Woodley Park parcels change hands among individuals and firms for $10 or $1,500, with several properties listed in blocks and squares throughout the city.

Henry W. Dawson Simmel Maddox H. Prescott Gatley John P. McMahon Beall John J. Bickings Georga Watson Simon Hube Anscostia Hank Square George P. Herndon Eghral Macht John “Welsh International Realty ‘and Development Company Sherwood Clara A. Mardon James L. Sherwood Scott Nesbit Edwards Land and Building Company Donald K. Leslie Edward A. Tripp Theodore F. McCavely Theodore A. Levenhuysen Squard Harry B. Gousha Alvin G. King Frank M. Isaac Willia N King Irving W Alma K. Hitchcock Hugh A. Thritt Watson J. Newton Gruver Holmead Manor Katharine A. E. Thomas Ernest A Leonard W. Groomed Erakine Gordon Walter T. Wheatley John T. Hickey Wharton E. Lester Michael J. Colbert National Police Helene Selke George M. Emmerich Douglass Mackall Washington Edmond W. Healy Henry Beren Charles Schafer Mattingly Frank A. Jones J. Edward Lewis Hlize Beth Brown Dreok R. Holt William %. Phillips Charles D. Sager Charles J. Welker Saviah James Fecia Richard B. Faire Herbert A. Gill H. W. Pairo Squarh Richard C. Grinder John A. Hamilton Johs B. Larner Washington Loan and Trust Company Andrew C. Nash James Berry William McK. Clayton Henry W. Offutt James I. Gillen Lauree Randle Highlands James Henry Brown James H. Brown United Realty Company Charles C Glover American Security and ‘Trust Company Trinidad Aldis B. Browne Charles ‘A. Strobel Thirteenth Fourteenth Stephen D. Morse George 8 Shores Charles A Spofford Katie I’. Lannan Sevenpesnth G. Helen Metcalf William Weller Hilton I. Harry M Chaney Woodley Jacob Levin George K. Fraser Company George B. Fraser Company Edward J. Quinn Columbia Heights Mary H. West Jeannette Y. Lashhorm John L. Warren Emma J. Walter Cambridge Flack Kate F. Lannan Capital Hearty Company Capital Resity Company Alice M Edith & Cruft Petworth Wisconsix International Realty and Improvement Company Franklin Irby Woodley Park Mary B K. Grey Harry ‘Wardman Thomas P. Banes Twelfth Street K O William J. O'Naft Mary E. Gibbs Agnara Park View Terrace William J. Kehoe William A Gieseking Fourteenth Street Heights Gilbert C. Spitzer Harvey L. Cooper James H. Nichols Harry L. Cooper J. Gruver Charles E. Wire Katherine A. E Thomas Mount Pleasant Charles J. Walker Frank R Cafey B. Holt Bloomingdale John L McGrew Alfred H. Lawson Fot & Bolock John le Olive S. McGrew Reno James L. Giles John T. Fintey Harry A Kite Harry

Fraser Eyes Return to Pro Ball with Louisville Colonels

Chick Fraser, former West Ends star and Cubs reliever, seeks reinstatement to the National Commission and aims to join the Louisville Colonels. After a last major league start with Chicago, he refused a minor league assignment and landed on the Ineligible list. Trager’s career is noted as clean, with expected ease in reinstatement. Fraser believes he has years left as a pitcher and expects to impress under Del Howard.

Washington Post Chicago Chick” Fraser National Commission Louisville Colonels Finger Chicago Cubs Trager Chick del Howard

Texas Association of the A A U Formed

In Texas a new Amateur Athletic Union group will be created to handle regional needs. Papers filed with the national body via the Southern Association and secretary L Benedetto, with President Brown ordering a mail vote to establish the Texas affiliate.

Amateur Athletic Union New York Texas New Orleans Southern Association Texas Association of the

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