West Ends win Olympia League franchise over Takoma Nine
Takoma Nine forfeited its Olympia League franchise by failing to send a representative to the meeting at President Cape’s office last night. The West Ends, an aspiring amateur independent team, will join the circuit and compete in the championship race. A grounds site at Sixteenth Street and Columbia Road is to be chosen, with a grand stand planned and $10 available for immediate needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Stern
Takoma
Cape
Fourteenth Street
West Ends
Sixteenth Street
Columbia Road
Robert White
Business High
Copp
White Tavern
Athletic Club
Silver Spring Nationals
Stormerts Lee Park
Sligo
Immanuel Baptist
South End
Harness sport in danger in the East says Readville owner
Andy Welch, Readville track owner and Charter Oak Park director, warns Grand Circuit racing on Eastern circuits including Readville Hartford Buffalo and Syracuse may be a thing of the past. After a Westward tour he says unless rapid action is taken racing in the East is doomed with Columbus opposing Eastern tracks and Western courses allowing speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Maroh
Readville
Hartford
Buffalo
Syracuse
Andy Welch
Charter Oak Park
Welch
Columbus
Ingram to Hold Meet at Church Gymnasium
An annual Ingram Memorial Church meet will be held in the church gymnasium at Tenth street and Massachusetts avenue northeast on Saturday night March 25 at 8 o clock. Events include 50, 100, 200 yard races, band and foot, potato, bean, and sack races, standing and running broad jump with Dr Hudson Thacher timer Stuart clerk of the course Hans announcer and starter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram Memorial Church
Tenth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Hudson Will
Thacher
Stuart
Hans
O’niell
Tade
Smith
Deterick
Pete
Reichard
Georgetown Boxing and Wrestling Tourney Set for April 8
Georgetown University boxing and wrestling tourney will be held Saturday April 8 in Ryan gymnasium open to all students. Boxing bouts will follow AAU rules with points counted. Qualifying cuts take place April 5 in Ryan gymnasium. Prof Joyce leads games and plans a Georgetown cross country dual with Carroll Institute likely April 1 about 5 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Ryan Gymnasium
Clapsen
Joyce
Carroll Institute
Mud horses win as Descomnets takes feature at Jacksonville
In steady rain the mud litters ran at Jacksonville. Descomnets won the handicap by a length over Ella Bryson with Red Wine a head back. Radium Star broke down and did not finish. Loftus and Goose escaped injury after a spill. Pickett suspended for rough riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Bryson
Redwine
Radium Star
Washington Post
Jacksonville
Fla
All
My Gal
Dascomnetsy
Ila | Bryson
Red Wine
Big Sums
Fpulka
Capt. Swanson
Loftus
Brevite
Goose
Pickett
Irishtown
Ben Tilford Thomas
Kinnelon
Schnitzer
Myrtle Marion
Jos
Burton
Edna Collins
Oak
Jev
Sugar Tump
Coletter
Earl Senft
Semiquaver
Charley Strauss
American
Starover
Gold Dust
Heart i Pang
Christiana
Milo
Descomnets
Koerner
Evin Bryson
Hawkins
Byrne
Leamence
Judge
Monck
Marle Hyde
Hopkins
Onrx
Fain
Mark Anthony
Dr. Barkler
Grandissimo
Harcourt
von Laer
Ida D
Sandy Hill
Hiram
Starboard
Aise
Jos Koerner
Byrnel
Fastus
Golden Castle
Pulka Lowia Katz
Swanson
Juarez results from six horse races at the track
First race over five and a half furlongs lists Tl Mo lvin four to one with Pid Hart second and Georgia Shand third. time 1102-5. The Robin and others ran. Second race at one mile won by Guy Spencer ten to one with Altaree second and Ossabar third. time 1 44. The Ballitfe Daughter ran. Third race six furlongs Balronia four to one won with Big Stick second and Execute third. time 1 15 4-5. Bob Land ran. Fourth race three and a half furlongs Lady Rankin two to one won Callese seven to ten second. time 0-403-5. Others ran. Fifth race five and a half furlongs Byran two to three won Argonaut five to two second. time 108. St. Joe and others ran. Sixth race one and one-eighth miles Lucky Mose three to two won The Peer six to one second Buna four to one third. time 1 57 8-5. Marigold ran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossabar
Glass
Ballitfe
Romple
Balronia
Rooney
Big Stick
Garner
Execute
Burns
Bob Land
Maréand
Lady Rankin
Mclesworth
Callese
Rice
Sadie Shapiro
McGee
Royal Dolly
Lena Beall
Hazel C
Defy
Callas
Lena Beal
Byran
Argonaut
Nolen
Gene Woods
Denny
St. Joe
Gilaun
Bitter Sir
Eider
Lucky Mose
Molesworth
the Peer
McGeel
Accond
Buna
Nolan
Miss Caithnes
Marigold
Racing names and bets flood Jacksonville card
The Washington Post plans a twenty person European tour this July and invites readers to enter the contest. A bustling set of racehorse names and wagering hints appears for events at Kempton Park and Juarez with stars like Golden Pearl and Star Charter among the entries.
Baseball league decision postponed amid imbrogio delays
John Farrell of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues announced a delayed decision on the Three I League imbroglio. He issued multiple rulings naming assignments, disallowances, and free agent declarations across teams in Kansas, Nebraska, Kentucky, Manitoba, Texas, Alberta, and Ohio, with several disputes and reinstatements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
John
Farrell
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Awardy
Kerr
Wellington
Kan
J. W. Hefti
Hastings
Neb
Jack Snyder
Frakfort
Dow Vandine
J. C. Olson
Fosburg
Winnipeg
Henry Schaefer
Edmonton
Alberta
Tom Smith
Salina
Ken
Charles W. Beait
Lynn
Manp
Joseph Levine
Houston
Tex
M. Weldsy
Providence
R.L
P. Warrender
Youngstown
Ohio
P. Bender
Columbia
Golfers Reach Final Round in North and South Amateurs
Pinehurst North Carolina March 23 Keen competition marked the women’s divisions of the United North and South Amateur Championship. Championship survivors include Miss Louise Elkins Oakmont and Mrs William West Huntingdon Valley. West beat Mrs J H Lapham Weeburn while Elkins defeated Mrs J Raymond Price Pittsburg both matches finishing on the green. In the second division Barbara Co Lewis Philadelphia and Mrs Thomas J Check New York won nineteen hole matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
Louise Elkins
Oakmont
William West
Huntingdon Valley
Barbara Co. Lewis
Philadelphia
Thomas J. Check
New York
Smithson Returns to Action with Los Angeles Athletic Club
International hurdling champion Forrest Smithson has joined the Los Angeles Athletic Club and will participate in outdoor events. The club plans strong squads across athletics and may send a four to five man team to the national A U track and field meet in Pittsburg next summer with Smithson as a nucleus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Smithson
Todays Racing Entries Feature Mulitple 6 Furlong Races Across Eight Starts
Race lineup lists purse amounts entries and odds for numerous horses across six races at Malden Bedminster Catrokie Springmes Idlewells and Fort Worth Two year olds and up compete at distances from 4 furlongs to 1 mile with horses such as Florrie Aryan Queen Indera Lily Paxton Decency Mellandale Bedminster La Relbella Woolspun and War Jig among others in a busy wagering card across Malden First race includes Sam Matthews Emme t Hamilton and Infatuation among others Second race features Yelllog 4-year-olds and upward Bedminster Anna White La Relbella and Golden Pearl Third race showcases 3-year-olds and up including Babbler Scrimmage Rye Straw Judge Lassing and Banyah Fourth race offers 2-year-olds and up with Idlewells Messenger Boy and White Wool Fifth race covers Three-year-olds 6 furlongs with Eagle Bird Leon B Missive Firewood Premier and Fort Worth Sixth race Selling including Minnlette Waldorf Helle Pedro and Bon Ton with multiple entries across races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florrie Aryan
Allandale
Queen Indera
Lily Paxton
Grand Peggy
Decency
Sam Matthews
Emmet Hamilton
Catrokie
Donalde
Infatuation
Mellandale
Yelllog
Bedminster
Anna White
Peep Ji
la Relbella
Kempton Park
Woolspun
Banyah
Idlewells
Messenger Boy
Star Charter
Herbert Turner
Eagle Bird
Leon B
New Idea
Ilma
Ben Lomond
Fort Worth
Grecian Bend
St. Joseph
Sam Bernard
Tarez
Malden
Recover
Lady Dobra
Visitor
Lady Lightoog
Yo Puedo
Baager Battle
Noah
Lake Tapoe
Albert Jones
Obear
Dr. Sain
Hanella
Twickentam
Poadwood
Fanch
Whatslander
St. Joe
Frys
Preen
Force Mead
Sam Barber
War Jig
Dartworth
Pride of
Pacer Handleant
Uncle Ben
Mackler
Flying Wolf
Jim Bazey
General Marchment
Furlonga
Marfore A
Tommy Twig
Seth
Bobby Royer
Playtour
Minnlette
Waldorf Helle
Pedro
Barney Oldfield
Bon Ton
Round
Hugh McIntosh Talks of Big Prize Ring Battlers
London exchange reveals Hugh D McIntosh the famed promoter recalls offering Burns 6000 pounds for a Burns Johnson match and the huge box office from Burns Squires and Burns Lang events. He praises Johnsons skill, notes Jeffries loss, and predicts possible English contenders Bombardier Wells and Bill Lang as future champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M’intosh
London
England
Great Britain
Hugh D. Mcintosh
Lang
Australia
Langford
Jack Johnson
McIntosh
Tommy Burns
Johnson
Sydney
Burns
Squires
Bill Lang
Burns-Johnson
Tommy
Massa Johnson
OUST MONEY LENDERS HEARING AT Treasury
Secretaries and officials move against ten bureau of engraving and printing staff suspended after charges of lending at usurious rates. William Waple Jr confessed forging names to avoid debt. Director Ralph says he has cleaned loan sharks from the bureau and will hear the cases today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Waple, Jr
MacVeagh
Bureau
Ioan
Ralph
Themen
Engraving and Printing
Loan sharks blamed for trouble he faced
A frightened speaker recalls a horrific episode dated the 14th of last month. He describes the loan sharks as the cause of miserable trouble and resignation to their ongoing business. He notes the engagement of a man affected and hopes action will shut down the predatory lenders.
Increased Aid to the Poor Through Charities Appeals Grow
Reports from the joint finance committee show donor numbers rising for the Associated Charities and Citizens Relief Association with 1452 subscribers so far versus 1651 last year. $4500 remains to be raised and $994.50 has been received since the last meeting, with many individual gifts noted at the central office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities and Citizens’ Relief Association
Joint Finance Committee
H Street
John Joy Edson
Associated
He Street
Amos G. Draper
Helen Marsh Towner
Leroy W. Cook
J. H. Brooks
Thomas Riggs
Charles G. Stott
G. C. Black
H. F
Howard
Reestda
Charles L. Hussey
John W. Thompson
Charles BE. Howe
Harry A. Havens
Gertrude
Maude M. Kann
John Colman
J. F
L. B
TD. Waters
George C
Little
Hughes
Henry A. Peckham
William M. Lockwood
Louis F. Zinkham
Henry W. Schon
Mr Tolman
Paul L. Reed
Merritt Kerr
Henry M. LeDue
Bi. R. L. S. Halpenny
Joseph R. Webster
Herbert C. Hengstler
Mies
Albertine Stone
A. L
John C. O'Laughlin
Marton I
Edmonston
Mother's note passes bill in Albany on loan sharks
In Albany on March 23 a poignant letter from a mother whose son, a loan shark victim, ended his life was read on the Senate floor by Thomas F. Grady. The bill bans wage assignments except to employers and bars court actions over such assignments, aiming to curb predatory lending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York
Senate
Thomas F. Grady
Government to settle marine maps dispute with third party
President Taft names Gen W H Crozier and Director Joseph J Ralph to form a three member commission to end duplicate chart work between the Weather Bureau and Hydrographic Office. They will appoint a third member and report to the economy and efficiency commission for cabinet review. Estimated annual savings reach about two hundred thousand dollars to the government. The two offices have long produced similar charts of oceans at high cost, and the commission will decide which office to continue producing charts with the least expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Crozier
Ralph
Weather Bureau
Hydrographic Office
United States
W. H. Crozier
Joseph J. Ralph
Bureau of Enraving and Printing
Economy and Efficiency Commission
Wills L. Moore
John L. Knapp
U. B
Perce
Taft
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Cabinet
Bronze tablet unveiled for Patrick Henry in Richmond
In St. John s Church, Richmond, Virginia paid tribute to Patrick Henry by unveiling a bronze tablet recalling his March 2 1775 oration at the convention of Virginia and his famous declaration Give me liberty or give me death State officials and Thomas B Henry a San Antonio great grandson attended the ceremonies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Patrick Henry
Virginia
Thomas
Henry
San Antonio
Tex
Hack Wins Handicapped Bout Ends In Draw After Intermission
In Asheville North Carolina on March 22 George Hackenschmidt defeated Dr B F Roller within 69 minutes but could not throw him in the rematch after a 10 minute intermission, the match lasting minutes without a fall. Hackenschmidt had agreed to throw Roller twice within 90 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
M. C
George Hackenschmidt
Dr. B. F. Roller
Darnock
Hackenschmidt
Roller
Warrant for Dead Man Involving Fe Racous Dog
Special to The Washington Post reports in Pittsburg that constable J A Rosenbiktt sought a warrant at Joseph Gambolsky's home and learned he had been dead over a year. A gas company worker read the meter, was attacked, and two others faced the dog. one fled. The widow consented to killing the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Pittsburg
J. A. Rosenbiktt
Joseph Gambolsky
Gambolsky
H. M. Streibe
Philadelphia Company
Gambolskys
Streibe
Pasteur Institute
Strelbe
Gambelsky
Central Parent Teachers Association Formed in Georgetown
Organizers from Curtis Addison and Hyde schools convened at Curtis School to establish the Central Parent Teachers Association of Georgetown. Speakers from Western High School and Hubbare School praised local PTAs, with Mrs. G. F. Hatter sharing ideas. Elected officers include W. Fisher as president and Walter Weaver as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Addixon
Hyde
Curtis School
W. Fisher
Walter Weaver
G. J. Giblin
R. Warner
E. Tower
B. Birch
A. Houghton
Easter Clothes Ad Encourages Family Shopping
The notice promotes Spring and Summer styles with popular prices and a quality guarantee. It invites families to bring children for Easter clothing and suggests mothers or guardians accompany them to select outfits.
Boys urged to join P B Aero Club for flying airships
The notice invites boys to join the P B Aero Club promising airships that fly hundreds of feet and are safe and instructive. It highlights suits and reefers as giveaways and invites readers to visit to see the airships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P-B’ Aero Club
Automobile World sheds light on city showroom openings
The Imperial Motor Company opened a new sales room with Rauch and Lang electric cars and a White gasoline line including a four passenger Victoria with a 40 cell battery. The Immerial Motor Company displayed a seven pass fore door White touring car and a White delivery truck. The Zell] Motor Car Company awaits No 9 Chalmers torpedoes due in by month end. Meeley the tire man announces free curb tire inflation lines once air compressor is ready. Overland Washington Motor reports sale of a model 42 touring car to A W Hechinger. Robert N. Gelb tours Buffalo Detroit and Cleveland on business. Maxim aims to devote life to military aeroplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Motor Company
Rauch and Lang
Immerial Motor Company
Zell] Motor Car Company
Chalmers
Washington
New York
Overland ‘Washington Motor Company
A. W. Hechinger
Robert N. Gelb
Cook & Stoddard Company
Buffalo
Detroit
Cleveland
Pieres-Arrow Motor Car Company
Cadillac
Bafore
Baker
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Takoma Nine
Olympia League
Capital City League
Marquette
Charen
Knights of Columbus
Bankers and Suburban League
Knights
Miller Kenyon
Bankers
Sukuioan League
Hubert S Jones
Varnum Street
Western Buds
Arthur Corbett
Twenty-second Street
Augusta
Gout Menefea
Curly Brown
Brown
Thomas Cantwell
Sterzer
Evansville
Cantwell
A. B
Herald
Hal’ Thompson
Feld
Wan
Jimmy Keane
Morris
Regge’ Rawlings
Rube Morgan
Huaches
Rube
Danville
Frankfort
Walle Warren
Morgan
Frank J. Rapee
Immanuel Baptist Church
Mount Pleasant
Technical High
Colegians
Tech
Ingram
Meet
Kentucky Racing Commission
Qheae Coe
Washington East
Louisville
Clay, Coairman
Kentucky State Racing Commission
Kentucky
Davidson
Lenoir
SN. C
Davidson College
Lenoir College
Siler
Smogiss
Bennington
Wollett
W. Haughe
H. Haughe
Zepp
Bat
Mecaulay
Chadwicker
Miller
BA Az
Carrol Council
OF C
King
Steffel
Small
Beanm
Desin
Bauman Wa iv
Winneche
ToLander
Ernest
Beel
Rereker
Shaffer
Charley Abbey
Juarez
Fimeta Hamilton
Vatrone
Orimar
Eagie
B. M. Frye
Dr. Smoot
Mike Molett
Jim Bagey
Mockler
Bobby Hover
Pluvong
Minnolett Benton
Europe
Post
Qld
Miss Elkins
Mrs. West
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Toledo
Chattanooga
Tenn
Evanaville
Ind
Honolulu
Fiji Islands
Borneo
Siam
China
Manila
Mr. McIntosh
Reno
Nev
Jte
Jeffries
James J. Jeffries
Jeff
Bombardier Wells
Charities Committee
Grady
New Commission
Hack
Constable
Central Parent Teachers’ Association of Georgetown
You and
Son
Little Men’s Wear
Avenue At
Meeley
Firestone Tire Agency
Firestone
W. A. H. Church
Louis J. Bergdoll Motor Company
Bergdoll
E. C. Johnson
Bertholl SV
Eilver
Berkdoll
Bergdoll , Motor Sales Agency
Hi Street
Maxim
War Aeros
Hiram Maxim
Vickers, Sona & Maxim
Girard Milton
Cinett, Peabody & Co
Troy, N
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