Benning Week Promises Big Steeplechase Card
Steeplechasing features a full Benning program this week with three cross country events and the Potomac Purse for three year olds on Wednesday. A strong field is expected in the Spring Hunters Handicap on Saturday while many top riders and owners prepare for races after weather, and a major Providence circuit expansion is discussed.
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Corcorans Defeat Newark In Rough Cadets Game
The Corcoran Cadets of Washington beat the Newark team 20 to 3 at Cross Street Hall in Baltimore. A rough fumble plagued the contest with locals crippled from a prior Washington game, and disputes over holding marred moments of play as Washington supporters cheered their team to victory.
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Automobiles and More at Washington Armory Show Tonight
The Washington Light Infantry Armory opens its annual exhibition of autos motor boats bicycles and accessories under the dealers and national association. It is the fifth annual show the largest yet with space tightness limiting exhibitors. Exhibits range from runabouts to 60 horse power touring cars with canopy tops and fine equipment.
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Washington Light Infantry Armory
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Washington
Haley
Kid Sullivan to Meet Young Corbett in Big Washington Bout
Washington boxer Kid Sullivan faces Denver’s Young Corbett in a highly anticipated featherweight bout at the Fourth Regiment Armory next Friday night. Corbett vows to prove his legitimacy and Sullivan aims to boost his regional reputation with a victory that could rank among his best.
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Washingtonian
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Fine Duckpin Games Baseball At Fort Washington
A game yesterday at Fort Washington between Companies Forty four and Seventeen Coast Guards ended 3 to 2 in favor of the former. The victors seek a match with a Washington amateur team and invite correspondence with Robert Lesser captain Fort Washington Md.
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Georgetown's 189-season hopes rise on Peter Apperious squad
Georgetown College baseball braces for the season with Coach Apperious and Captain Morgan reshaping a largely new undergrad lineup. Key players include Hart, Martell, Titus, White, Drennan, Mudd, Larkin, Henretty, Fleming, Burns, and Smith as pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfield prospects.
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Fleming
J. Burns
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Sheller
Henretty
Martell
Georgetown
Hunway
Fred Ayers
Ike
Rock Hill
L. Drepnan
Medical
Georgetown reserves seek tougher schedule for new team
The Georgetown reserves report for practice and aim to form a permanent squad. They plan to meet top District teams including Dumbarton, Commissioners' club, and strong Annapolis and Baltimore clubs. An obstacle blocks matching with George Washington varsity as reserves.
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Crews at Cornell Prepare for Varsity and Second Varsity
Special to The Washington Post Ithaca New York March 2 Cornell crews begin training for the season with earnest competition for places on the varsity and second varsity boats. The varsity lineup includes Boesch Barton Newman Gorman Foote Fernow Lee Foote. the second varsity features Sturdevant Folger Chapman Goodier Johnson Barnhart Stowell Adams in stroke position with Sturdevant bow.
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Gorman
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Fernow
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E. T
Princeton Tigers Baseball Prospects Assessed In March
Princeton, March 26. Freshman candidates form the core of the new baseball squad after last year’s losses. Eleven from the entering class remain, with strong pitching and catching options led by Cook and Byam, while Wells supplies batting and fielding. First base battles, a tight shortstop race, and an uncertain outfield challenge the team’s aiming for speed and defense though batting looks weak.
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Sammy" Reid
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Heim
Wister
Germantown Academy
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Huston
Lawrenceville
Amateúr Baseball Team Formed By Mr Harry Kimball
The Modest Violets organized under manager Mr Harry Kim ball to accept challenges at any time. Lineup includes George Keane catcher Allen Davis pitcher John Keane first base Walter Miller second base Henry Droningburg shortstop William Paget third base Francis Droningburg right field William Hudson center field Wilson Luckett left field. Challenges to Capt Hew Droninger 2403 Dumbarton Ave NW.
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George Keane
Allen Davis
John Keane
Walter Miller
Henry Droningburg
William Paget
Francis Droningburg
William Hudson
Wilson Luckett
Hew Droninger
Dumbarton Avenue
Washington Club Maps Hard Week Ahead at Charlottesville
Washington Baseball Club arrives in Charlottesville for a week of practice under Manager Stahl. He aims to improve batting, teamwork, and fielding while weather cooperates. Exhibition games with Virginia and a schedule against West Virginia, William and Mary, Lafayette, and others are planned as players embrace the club's new name and strive to honor past Nationals glory.
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Graft and extortion charges hit Pittsburg officials
Thomas R. Scandrett director of public safety in Allegheny County was charged by Alderman S J Toole after a county detective alleged he accepted 310 from John Reagan to permit a gambling house. James Wilson captain and others face extortion charges for taking money from alleged disorderly house operators in return for police protection.
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Ferry Line Revival Sparks Alexandria Railway Plans
Washington Post Bureau reports Alexandria eyes a $2.5 million bond issue to revive the ferry link to Washington while grading for double tracks begins toward Four Mile Run. Rumors of a trolley transfer pact hint at a joint future for ferries and streetcars, with new boats and extended hours proposed. Congressional nominations for Naval Academy appointments for the district are also noted along with the funeral of Mrs. Emeline Thompson.
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Stafford County
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South Lee Street
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