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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
13
The District Amateur Athletic Federation approves drafting a petition to James E Sullivan for Washington admission to the Amateur Athletic Union. The group emphasizes it seeks a voice in the South Atlantic branch and would operate under its own rules if denied.
Philadelphia report shows Joan J. Gallagher, Georgetown runner, defending his demand for expense money to race here. Discrepancies arise between Gallagher and street run organizers about timing and amounts. Georgetown coach Mulligan says Gallagher would bear any consequences if rules were broken.
A meeting of the East Washington Sunday School League set plans for a six club circuit three old and three new. The Ninth Street Christian Church hosted the session with clubs from Ninth First Presbyterian and First M P plus St Agnes Church of the Reformation and United Brethren joining. The schedule starts in May and runs until each team completes 25 games with two matches weekly on Thirteenth and D streets northeast. Next gathering is at Ninth Street Church Wednesday at 8.
John Langon president of Georgetown Athletic Association stated last night there is no truth to the Baltimore report that Johns Hopkins would meet Georgetown in a spring track event. He added that unless there is training there will be no track athletics on the heights this year.
The Mode presents English cut suits like natives in fashion, pairing Shepherd Plaids with Pin Stripes for a refined effect. Tailors emphasize harmony between patterns, claiming the combination offers a distinct charm that will win favor among wearers.
Washington fans witnessed a strong Nationals display as Engel and Gallia limited the Phillies to five hits while the Griffmen outhit and outpitched. Moeller and Laporte drove key runs, with Ainsmith’s sharp center play highlighted in a chilly but lively opening day at National Park.
Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics aim for first place with a mix of recruits and veterans led by Danny Murphy. Washington Nationals, Phillies, and other figures are noted in spring training context as floods affect games and roster moves, with Gaffney and Capron among new arrivals and Griffith’s squad shaping up for the season opener.
Billy Weart and H Perry Lewis with the Baseball Writers of America and George Young visited the Phillies. The game finished in one hour four minutes, with a Phillies batter drawing a rare free transportation in the seventh inning, a notable pace for so early in the season.
An informal Marquette League meeting at the National Guard Armory outlined a six club schedule for the season with five already ready to join Georgetown. Represented were the Pension Office, Trinity, Young Men's Hebrew Association, St. Stephen's, and Nativity, which sought a berth. The next league meeting will be at the armory Friday evening, April 4, at 8 o'clock.
Catholic University will meet Swarthmore University at Brookland field this afternoon at 3 30. Last season the Pennsylvanians played two games here, winning one and losing one. In 1912 the Brooklanders won the contest. Chief Green will probably be sent to the mound. He has not worked since the Virginia game Monday a week ago and is in fine shape. Manager Farquhar of the Trinity club, which will enter the Marquette League this season, has called a meeting of candidates at the clubhouse 3720 O street northwest for tonight at 8 o'clock and requests all members to be present.
Chance uses first base second base short and third with Hartzell at third infield setup as opener against Dodgers. Yankees plan this defense for season and first game vs Nationals next Thursday. Athletics reach Philadelphia exhausted but relieved to be home after 48 hours on the road. Weather may limit practice at Shibe Park. Joe Lake released by Meridian manager Jennings likely to join Washington as Griffith rebuilds. Lake could bolster this season.
Two Washington basketball squads travel to Annapolis for contests. Gallaudet faces St John’s School at 10 a.m. Georgetown meets Navy at 2 p.m. Wienli and Mullaney likely form the Blue and Gray battery.
Memorial Athletic Club members will run the last modified marathon through a 1.51 mile course starting at Jefferson and 14th Streets and looping past the White House Treasury and post office. Johnny Campbell and Dick Scheheld top the lineup with the field opening after the gun.
The board of control of the Rm Ry M C A League will meet Monday night in the association chat rooms at Union Station at o o'clock. Plans for the season will be made and president Ki Birch will introduce himself to officers Vice President Wilson Secretary Winslow and Treasurer Spencer.
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