Bocock Seeks Faster Football With New Rules at Tech
Branch Bocock, former Georgetown quarterback and Virginia Tech athletic coach, argues for faster play, three downs to eight yards, and four periods per half to reduce injuries. He predicts stiffer open-field runs, a stronger punting game, and more trick formations if changes pass at the New York meeting.
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Branch Bocock
Georgetown
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
South
Bocock
New York
Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday results show New York 10 over Detroit 16 and Philadelphia 16 over Cleveland 10. Upcoming games feature New York at Chicago and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Boston at St Louis.
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Levelynd
Detroit
New York
Chienge
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louie
Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Plmadelphia
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Boston Beats St Louis 10 To 3 In Baseball Clash
St Louis suffers pitcher changes as Boston bats heavy for a 10 to 3 victory. Bailey exits in the fifth after two outs, Petty allows late runs, and Hoston posts a strong offensive showing led by Wallace and others.
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Olcpenker
Gros
Iagner
Bo Schwelt
Hartel
Olewis
Kilter
Darren
Bailey
Smith P
Felty P
Stephenst
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Old Time Fights and Modern Athletics Stir Washington
A mosaic of sports talk covers boxing legends Sullivan and Johnson, betting pools on horse races, and Georgetown crews facing Navy. Notes praise for a progressive athletic era, club management debates, and upcoming regatta events amid local fan excitement.
Baseball Highlights and Local Park Delays Reported
A soggy day features baseball news from the area with plans for a home stand, pitcher choices, and manager comments. Laboring crowds and weather affect refreshments and park activities as teams prepare for upcoming games. Columbia defeats the Nora Atlantic Squadron 3 to 1 in a pareball match.
Minor League Scores From Across the Leagues
A rundown of miscellaneous minor league results from the American Association and several other circuits. Notable games include Columbus defeating Minneapolis 20 to 0, Milwaukee beating Indianapolis 11 to 7, and Baltimore topping Toronto 4 to 0. Other highlights feature Rochester 6 Newark 3, Buffalo 5 Providence 0, and Savannah 4 Augusta 4 in the South Atlantic League.
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Kanus
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Indianapolis
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Toledo
Clirlemay City
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Wrounda
Rochester
Newark
Daltimore
Toronto
Baltimore
Buffalo
Providence
Mecoa
Sacon & Columbia
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Augusta
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Washington Country Club elects officers and sets June match
The Washington Country Club elected a new board of directors at a recent meeting. President Dr Joseph Taber Johnson and others were chosen, with entries for a June handicap match play and May qualification events limited to 32 entrants. A dance is planned for Saturday at the club.
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Washington Country Golf Club
Board of Directora
Loren B. Johnson
Joseph Taber Johnson
R Walton Moore
Frank Upman
E Watey
Amherst Defeats Harvard In Heavy Amherst May Show
Cambridge Massachusetts May 11 Heavily outbatten Harvard to Amherst today 6 to 1 Hicks lasted six innings allowing two runs then removed to prep for Princeton. Ernst relieved. Amherst scored four in the ninth. Williams defeated Yale 3 to 1 in New Haven with strong pitching. Trinity fell to Tufts 6 0 in Hartford.
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Navy St Johns Game Postponed By Wet Grounds
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md May 11 The baseball game between St Johns and the Naval Academy was postponed due to wet grounds It will be played Saturday afternoon after the Dickinson game if possible Two previous meetings this season were decided by a single run Demott pitched a no hit game for Easton Pa NYU was shut out by Demott and teammates in a May 11 game.
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Washington Post
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St Jonny
Naval Academy
New York Beats Detroit In Baseball Tilt 9-2
New York knocked out Detroit 9 to 2 as Highlanders overcame Summers in a seven inning rally. Key hits came from Laporte, Channell, Sweeney, and a sacrifice by Aus Un and Reach rore Petrolt, with strong pitching by Summers and Crawford for New York.
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Chicago Beats New York 4 3 in Tight Baseball Duel
Chicago edges New York 4 3 as Marquard allows many hits and Drucke closes out in relief. Beaumant, Doyle, Merkle contribute for Chicago with home run threats and key fielding plays. Other notes include Trotting Association fines appeal and interscholastic golf results from Philadelphia and Washington University events.
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G U Crew in Fine Fetile Ready for Annapolis Race
The Georgetown University crew and Yale's rival squads prepare for the Annapolis clash with Middies. Local boats await Friday practice and a potential outer course showdown if conditions allow. The Dempsey stroke is highlighted as key to success with both varsity and second eights aiming for strong performances. Georgetown students plan to watch, and prospects of a notable race draw broad interest.
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Jillitop University
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Amateur Gossip on Rainouts and Crowd Interest
Rain ruined most Commercial League games yesterday except for Berry Whitmore versus Hecht. Umpire Connor deemed grounds playable. crowds grow as amateur circuits start to draw. Several Tuesday games ended in last innings with surprising comebacks. discussions arise about quicker starts and financial impacts.
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Hecht
Connor
Prontante
Jeffries Aims to Be Ready for Johnson Fight
Special to The Washington Post details Jim Jeffries training camp at Hawarden, noting his improving condition, lighter weight, and focus on sparring and speed. The piece reports his readiness target for July 4, plans for Sunday workouts, and ongoing contract talks over referees and opponents with Johnson looming as the next challenge.
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Washington Post
Jeffries
Rowardernan Cal
Emile
Jim
Samed
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Valencia Street
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Jeffiies
Moran Case Dismissed In San Francisco Boxing Case
A San Francisco judge dismissed manslaughter charges against Qwen Moran and others tied to the death of Tommy McCarthy after a knockout blow in a glove contest. The ruling held all contest conditions were met and the death an accident, removing grounds for prosecution. Moore Cancels Fight With Conley in Los Angeles telegrams promoter says he will fight Jem Orneall in New York instead.
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Foct
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Conley
Los Angeles
Pat Moore
New York
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Vernon
McCarey
Jem Orneall
Danny Webster
St Peters Defeats Eagle AC in 9-1 Baseball Victory
The St Peters baseball team beat Eagle AC 9 to 1 as Geasford pitched a solid game. The Marine Corps nine are set to face St Stephens at Capital City League grounds Sunday at 2:30 PM.
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Geasford
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Johnson Trains Hard on Ocean Beach Road Sprint
Special to The Washington San Francisco reports a 32 mile sprint along Ocean Beach road as Jack Johnson’s training, with the big fighter avoiding gym work and focusing on road work and hill training through the Berkeley Hills for the rest of the week.
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San Francisco
Ocean Beach Road
Jack Johnson
Berkeley
The Post's Double Contest Issue Announced
The Post announces a double contest offering prizes for coupons of the Jeffries Johnson Right and World Series baseball games. Page 2 provides details and entry guidance for readers.
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Jeffries- Johnson
Postpone Speed Matinee Delays Road Drivers and Riders Show
The wet Speedway track postpones the Road Drivers and Riders Association matinee in Philadelphia to next Wednesday May 19. Local officials cite heavy ground, track conditions, and government ground support. judges from Philadelphia will assess the revised program including a horse carnival with races and exhibitions at Fairmount Park on June 4.
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Shanks
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No Racing in Louisiana Moves To Endure Support
New Orleans May 11 racing will not be reestablished in Louisiana at this session of the legislature. Guy Sanders announced he would veto a measure repealing the Locke law, making the fate of race promoters practically uncertain and hopeful for change.
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Sullivan
Ten Sullivan
Shantilly
Charlie Witena
New Orleans
Guy Sanders
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