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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1907

Page

47

Crowd roars as Murphy defeats Sullivan by KO in nine

Tommy Murphy of New York defeated Kid Sullivan of Washington at Ford’s Opera House in a dramatic nine round stoppage. Referee Crowhurst ruled Sullivan out after Sullivan went to one knee before the count. The crowd protested but Murphy’s decisive uppercut and Sullivan’s fatigue ended the bout.

Sprelal Baltimore Tommy Murphy New York Kid Sullivan Washington Fords Opera House Crowhurst Hereford Sultan Sullivan Murphy Sultans Oyhen Ten al Herfard John Oliver Murphys Tome Mur- Favs Ban Toca Kid Hall Kid Cleveland Billy Nolan Kid Webb Kid Lucas Dummy Decker Frank McCormick Charley Browne Young Gana Kid Briggo

Lowe Bests Kid Locke in Exciting Broadway Bout

Philadelphia reports bout at Broadway Athletic Club as Tommy Lowe of Washington defeats Harlan champion Kid Locke. Lowe displayed cleverness and a strong left jab, driving Locke to the ropes and landing blows to the torso while Locke fought gamely but failed to land consistently.

Philadelphia Broadway Atletic Club Tommy Lowe Washington Kid Locke Harlan Locke Lowe

League officers chosen for season schedule to follow

The Departmental League held a directors meeting last night at the Post-office Department. Officers Merritt Chance as president Edward M Dawson as vice president EH C Robinson as treasurer and T L Weed as secretary were chosen. Billy Betts was appointed Umpire for games on the White Lot. Six clubs will compete this season, May to mid July, with a drafted schedule to be submitted next meeting.

Billy Betts Merritt @ Chance Edward M Dawson EH. C Robinson T L Weed Board of Governors M. O Chance H C Towers Agriculture E M Dawson Interior EC Robinson Treasury J T Diion War Commerce Labor Messra Weed Robinson Towers Doc” Eitenschmidt Bruce Bielaski Justice Commerce and Labor Tracy Harveycutter

Auto road race planned for touring cars next fall

The American Automobile Association announced an American stock touring car road race for next fall. Secretary Eliott said the contest would run over two or three days shortly after the Vanderbilt Cup. Cars will be classified by engine displacement rather than horsepower to favor regular touring models and exclude abnormally powerful machines.

Washington New York American Automobile Association Eliott

Wichita Takes Game Young Isbell Is Responsible

Cantillon's Washington team, in an exhibition with Wichita, lost 10 to 9 as 18 year old Albert Isbell, brother of Frank Isbell, hit a three-base hit to tie the score in the seventh. Frank Isbell also played, Wichita edged Washington in a training game, with Washington pitchers hit hard and Washington showing poor condition. Attendance 1,090.

Apedal Washington Post Wichita Kang Mar Cantillon Albert Isbell Frank Isbell Chicago White Sox Isbell Acore Patten Washin Washington Nationals Jayhawkers Washington Rhoah Wichita Road Porring Allizer Sehet Anderson Holland Fchlafy ghAnnis OLA Inbe Brkenshipo Noho Patan Hendryx Goodwin Graham Oto Ol Hendrix Speer Hendriz OW Patten Hendrix Spear Bick Hy Patten Annia Altlast Blankenship Schlafly F Tebell Perrine Perrins Croas Milf Hlankensatp Crosz Nitta Sehtady Hotland Ania Dy Goodwin bolle—Nichols Urapire Jones Titanos Mfzaten

Coast wrestlers beaten by bantam class rivals at AAU meet

Newark March 28 The preliminary bouts of the Amateur Athletic Union annual wrestling championship were staged tonight at Turnverein Hall Edgar A Frank of Multnomah Club Portland and Frank Vance of Seattle entered the 105 and 112 1 2 pound classes respectively George Taylor New Jersey defeated Schwartz New York in the 105 class Robert Carr New York beat Laureau New York in the 112 class James Meagher Buffalo won over Metinger New York Gustave Bauers Newark defeated Sephlin New York in featherweight action Edgar A Frank was outpointed after six minutes by George Detle Yale in New Haven Conn Frank Vance was thrown by Fra Cooke Newark with a double Nelson in forty seven seconds

Frank Vance George Taylor Newary R Schwartz New York Robert Carr Rendure Lausr George Bergman James Meagher Buffalo J. Metinger Gustave Bauers

Plaisted to Coach Quaker City Barge Club

Plaisted, renowned Analostan Oat Club coach, departs Washington Monday to lead Philadelphia Barge Club oarsmen. He to coach eleven weeks for the America Henley on the Schuylkill May 28 and the Decoration Day regatta, then Harlem races June 15 before returning to Washington. He will also coach Anacostian crews ten weeks for Potomac races later this year. His men nearly beat Potomac Boat Club’s eight in a recent feature event, signaling strong Potomac prospects.

Trea Plaisted Analostan Oat Club Washington Philadelphia Quaker City Plaisted Barge Club Schuylkill Harlem New York Plaissted Analesian Potomac Potomac Boat Club

McGraw forfeits game as rift ends first inning

New York Nationals are declared to have forfeited the game to Philadelphia Americana at the end of the first half of the first inning. Um pire Zimmer refused to allow a balk by Philadelphia pitcher Plank amid a sideline wrangle. Catcher Bresnahan was escorted from the field and manager McGraw ordered to leave as New York walked off.

New Orleans Mar New York Nationals Philadelphia New York McGraw Plank Zimmer Bresnahan

Tigers Found Ball Hard in Rich Princeton Rout over Randolph-Macon

Princeton baseball trounced Randolph-Macon in Richmond Virginia as Virginians misfired against Princeton pitchers. Dark Holdbrick Hillmeger and Cooney led the offense while Gravely Persons Gaver Martin and Stewart anchored the defense in a game marked by costly Randolph-Macon errors. Umpire Mr Hinton officiated.

Princeton Randolph-Macon Richmond Dark Holdbrick, Hillmeger Cooney Persons Gaver Martin Stewart Mr Hinton

Yale Beats Navy 4 to 1 in early season opener

Yale opened its baseball season by defeating Navy 4 to 1 in Annapolis. Meade started for Navy. Yale capitalized on first inning hits and an error. The game ended after the seventh, with Yale penalized runs not counted due to time agreement.

Washington Post Annapolis Yale Midshipmen Navy Meade Hns Jones Clifford Sweeney Bells Camp Chavel Ducey Lange Jonea Purnell Kinneys Cornell Ojpattie Kinney Hpurnel d‘Ducey Parson Tota Toms Parsons Meyer Farsons Faraone Balle Stilen Bacon Hickey Lastoo Hasca Unophee McKay Mr. Cosgrove Princeton

Yale Baseball Team In New Haven Visit Card

Yale's players quartered at Arlington Hotel after arriving from New Haven where they defeated Annapolis 4 to 1. The Middies contest was light hitting as pitchers struggled. Today they face George Washington at Van Ness Park.

New Haven George Washington van Ness Park Yale Arlington Hotel Annapolis Sam Bll Middies Pitchera Walbrook Athletic Club Baltimore Washington and Lee University Georgetown Cy” Cummings Stevenson Whioh Orrison Bast Udon Brennen Ase

Palmer Coming Back East After Sullivan Defeat

Special to Tha Weeniesun Philadelphia March 28 Jack Palmer English heavyweight boxer has started back to Philadelphia after a ten round defeat by Jack Twin Sullivan in Los Angeles California. Palmer cites climate as a factor and, under manager Jimmy Lowes, plans to box anybody at the National Athlete Club once he arrives.

Palmer Jimmy Loves

Carolina Defeats Cornell 2 to 0 in Chapel Hill

Carolina pitchers Thompson and Rogers held Cornell to four singles while drawing five walks. Lovejoy struck out six for Cornell but allowed five free passes. Story made two difficult catches in center as Carolina won 2 0. Batteries Carlson Thompson and Rogers. Lovejoy and Hastings. Umpire Dr. Lawson.

Apedal Washington Carolina Cornell Story EBRH Carnell Lovejoy Hastings Carolnn ‘Thampson Rogera Lawson

Western Takes Opener In Baseball Season Debut

Western High School opened its baseball season with a victory over Emerson Institute as Lasier started on the mound and Captain Michael relieved after the third inning, retiring the side without a hit and signaling a strong year ahead for Western. William of Emerson starred at short and handled all chances well. Contests answers due by April. catalogues available at the publication office.

Capt. Michael Lasier Western High School Emerson Institute West End Western Capt Michael Williama Emerson Andy

Fredericksburg College Defeats Maryland Aggies 8 to 3

Fredericksburg Virginia March 28 Fredericksburg College defeated Maryland Agricultural College 8 to 3 in a well played game. The contest featured pitching by Jones and batting by Scott for Fredericksburg while Maryland’s lineup included Jarrell Byrd and Cafestany. Also noted are local youth teams and an address for St Patrick’s Academy second team seeking games with District teams.

Maryland Aggies Washington Post Fredericksburg Fredericksburg College Maryland Agricultural College Jones Scott Seo Maryland Jarrell Byrd Cafestany St. Patrick's St Patrick's Academy Bke William Morgan G Street

Georgetown Falls To Columbia In Sloppy Opener

Georgetown and Columbia opened the season with a rough game marked by misplays and erratic pitching. Montgomery and Cantwellshowed uneven control for Georgetown while Lee worked well for Columbia. Columbia rallied in the final inning to win 4 to 3 after Georgetown tied it with bunting in the eighth.

O'Hara Montgomery Cantwell

Reece Sets Billiards Record in London Match

A special cable from London reports Reece, the English professional billiards player, defeating Australian Champion F H Weise in a 7,000 point match by 4,185 after a disputed rule allowing after break ball spotting. Reece’s break surpasses Pearl and Ives marks, with historical comparisons to Lovejoy and Roberts in prior matches.

London Reece Billiara F H Weise Lovejoy Pindar Danael Pearl Ives John Roberts

Sea Girt 1907 rifle tournament to start Labor Day

New Jersey event planned for Sea Girt runs a week from Labor Day September 2 with a large committee led by Maj Gen P Farmer Wansey and Brig Gen Bird W Spencer. Matches include trophy and company team events, governor's prize, and several side contests plus revived inspectors of rifle practice.

New York Sea Girt P Farmer Wansey Bird W. Spencer G. H. P. Howard Nelson Y. Dungan Arthur Rowland W S Price W A Tewes John Nolan Tyro District of Columbia Carbine United States Frank O Briggs New Jersey Anthony R Kuser Goyv John W Griges

Yale Crew Picked by Ide and Kennedy for Varsity

Captain Ide of Yale announces the varsity eight and substitutes, trimming freshmen to twenty two. Varsity: Bolton stroke Ide seven Graham Peyton six Hoppin four Rice three Meyer two Dunkle bow. Substitutes include Griswold Miller Taft God ley Babgock Bremer Auchinloss Robbins Dominick Clark Chamberlain Grenny Congdon Livingston Blair Itia Howe may join varsity. Freshmen: Hunsiker Hooker Horton Wodell Brown Hay Brainard Howard Smith Mills Hunt Rogers Pomeroy Negley Coates Beimacke Lowe Hyde Holt Cass Dandy coached by R B Noyes.

Ide Kennedy New Haven Conn Yale Noyes John Kennedy Bolton Graham Peyton Hoppin Rice Meyer Dunkle Bow Griswold Miller Taft Godley Babgock Bremer Auchinloss Robbins Dominick Clark Chamberlain Grenny Congdon Livingston Blair Itia Howe Cant. Noyes Hunsiker Hooker Horton Wodell Brown Hay Brainard Howard Smith Mills Hunt Rogers Pomeroy Negley Coates Beinecke Lowe Hyde Holt Cass Dandy R. B. Noyes

Harvard Declines to Enter Penn Relay Events

Special to The Washington Post from Boston reports Harvard University's track management will not send its team to Franklin Field for University of Pennsylvania relay races. The Crimson have twice refused to compete with Pennsylvania since the break between the two schools.

Washington Post Boston Harvard University University of Pennsylvania Crimson Franklin Field Harvard Pennsylvania Quaker Gymnasium

Baseball Results From Raleigh and Nearby Venues

Readers see scattered game updates from Raleigh North Carolina and surrounding colleges. Lafayette College and University faced early April action with varied scores including a 0-0 or low output game. Atlanta Southern and Detroit American league matchups show results, with Trenton State and Virginia Polytechnic Institute also reporting scores. Delaware College, Gettwaburg College and other institutions posted partial tallies in this roundup of baseball outcomes.

Raleigh Lafayette Eastardl Mechanical College University Atlante Atlanta Southern Detroit American Danville Trenton Danville Colegiot Blacksburg Viginia Polytechnic Institute Delaware College Alexandris—Episcopus Eistaboo Get‘twaburg College

Policeman Miskimmon Resigns from First Precinct

Policeman Miskimmon desk sergeant at the First precinct station tendered his resignation to Maj Sylvester yesterday. The resignation takes effect April 1 as he has received a more advantageous offer he will accept.

Miskimmon Maj Sylvester Staxi

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