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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

Page

9

Illinois Team Sets New Drake Relays 440 Yard Relay Mark

Illinois's 440 yard relay team coached by Harry Gill set a new world's intercollegiate record at the Drake Relays with a 42.3 10 time. The quartet Sweet Evans Vlighrs and Ayres ran a flawless baton exchange and beat the old mark of 43.4. The same meet saw Iowa’s Morrow Noll Brookins Wilson win the one mile relay in 3 16 9 20, just one tenth slower than the 1921 American Legion record.

University of Ulinois Drake Harry Gill Sweet Evans Vlighrs Ayres Soenter University of Lone Morrow, Noll Brookins Wilsqp Earl Eby C. Dodgers Lawrence Brown Robert Maxam American Legion Eng Brown Mazant'werg Panneytvania

Baseball Box Score Highlights and Scoring Details

A fragmentary game summary lists players such as Mullikin Crosby Aiken Brink and O Brien with runs batted in home runs and a triple play noted. Umpires Lake and Agrerhill are named with a game time of 1 hour 14 minutes.

iBilltop BP ABALO A. Walkerzb Atken Aviltamals & Ate Abmithic Crosby It Gordon,p Talbet O'Brig Grahamee Briry Crosby Mullikin Aiken Brink Ate Black Mallika Vance Garon Strack i Rye

Crandall League iRavox ATTO Report Summary

Local league box score details list Crandall and Crandall players with batting and pitching notes. Names include Larkle Cerean Lafeus Slow Re Daxtares Blaaker Byog Tale MeGlue and Trehese. Pitching notes mention Wild pitch Ferguson and Balk-Vellettos with multiple hits and runs tallied.

iRavox Atto Grand Abe O.A. Brigat Re Etttan Sp Aesten Tonare Sp Vadpem Divtecine Ab Larkle Cerean Lafeus Daxtares Blaaker Byog Tale MeGlue Zarkis Parenbace Ome Hases Larkin Ke. Potter Serrenis i Burke MeGeae Corson Csitton Saute Coren Uailton Doubie Plas Saar Toftua Fergus Pi Balk-Velltos Balk-Velltos. Hitsop Bin Impinge

Derby Day Scratches to Be Posted Today

Derby day scratches are posted with a note that owners may withdraw entry only if the horse is unable to race. The opening race time is moved to 4 5 o'clock with a 45 minute interval between races to manage expected crowds at mutuel machines. The Derby field is expected to clear by about 4 60 o'clock according to the tentative schedule.

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Butwell Surrenders Derby Ride for Younger Rider

In New York May 116 Jockey Butwell senior rider for the Wilson Salmon stable trained by Thomas J Healey praised for sportsmanship. After the Preakness trainer Heatley sent Vigil to Louisville for the Derby with Marinelli to ride. Butwell waived his right to the Derby mount in favor of the younger rider, Marinelli, who will chase a second 56000 added stake within a week. Butwell stays in New York to ride Salmon starters at Jamaica Saturday.

New York Jamaica Butwell Wilaon- Salmon Thomas J. Healey Heatley Vigil Louisville Esther B. Marinelli Marinelli

Terminal Y League RMB ABHO A

Game report lists players and positions with offensive highlights including three base hit by Logan and two-base by Entmes, miscues and errors credited to Swon, Murtaugh, Jarvis, Hollatt, and Griff. Pitcher Roland earned win for RM. Taunting lines note runs, hits, and errors across a tied matchup with Bouthern Hy.

A. Murtaugh Swanne Ol Mitler Jarvizesp Bryanib Morris Howandp Lane Odio Grison Iolland Donings Om Jarvis Balwinger Groff Bouthern Hy

Boxing notes signal June boxing showcase in New York

New York May 15 boxers shift spotlight to featherweight Kilbane against Criqui at Polo Grounds on June while Kilbane’s title defenses loom. Fans await Bernstein versus Dundee at Madison or New York arena May 30 with Dundee defending junior lightweight crown. Ray Newman meets Joe Borrall in Hoboken and Frank Jerome faces Danny Edwards at Commonwealth Club. Mickey Walker appears in three bouts, with Tong and Kelly fights slated in Omaha Newark June 5 and June 12 against Malone.

New York Johnny Kilbane Eugene Criqui Polo, Grounds D. Eee WMI Kilbane Joe Borrall Empire A. C Hoboken Frank Jerome Danny Edwards Commonwealth Sporting Club Mickey Walker Omahe Ray Tong Newark Jimmy Kelly Jock Malone Chicago

French Davis Cup entry leads Denmark in doubles victory

Bordeaux May 18 French stars Cochet Samazeulin defeated Tegner and Wurm of Denmark in doubles, giving France a two to one lead in the Davis Cup first round. La Coste, 17, strained a leg in singles, Cochet to face Larson, with La Coste possibly returning to meet Tegner if fit.

Bordeaux Br A. P Cochet Samazeulin Tegner Wurm Denmark Itia France Wonder Larsén Jean Samaseuilh la Coste Larson Gamazeuilh la Costs

War Department League Box Score Improves Team Totals

War Department League action shows a mixed line for Qua’mester Abe­lo and allies. Stars include Montague Hilleary McLaughlin and Legge with notable hits and runs, while errors and wild pitches mark the chaotic scoring.

W. AB H ABELO AlBmith Winney Rida Baunek Amin Pew Beas Starke Montarue Lepre McLaughin Bix- Smith Henay McEaughiin Bench Barrificent—Creamer Flint Ba Jarstaon Montagne Marks Holl Sacobsen de Vont Pars Piores McLaushlin Ty Hamer Bren Leere Tacopeen Panted Balla Harmel Riin Brinningy Mostartnaings Starka Finnen Maes Ontasace

Hagen Sarazen Qualify In British Pro Event

Leeds May 1 AP Joe Kirkwood delivered a brilliant qualifying round at Hesitatingly course setting a new record with 67 to place 139 for 38 holes. He leads 32 professionals seeking entry as Walter Hagen 147 Gene Sarazen 150 Hoffner 156 fell short and Ted Ray failed to qualify for the run.

Associated Press Leeds England Joe Kirkwood Yorkshire Daily News Tuead Charles Hoffner Ted Ray Arnaud Massey Ates

Game summary from government league baseball standings

Government Printing Office reports league baseball game results with player names such as O Connor, Raade, Diggs, and Digging. Scoring details include sac flies, stolen bases, sacrifices, and pitching lines alongside team standings and total runs.

Btandards Ab.h.o. AN Bian Yy giRerrs Markatt Arflorconmare Kaltey Diadeleys Ald Evemantb OiRleiret. Zoo Arhmldi.ct Dt Narh.th APL Rhinebokirt OiCorbingh Digguib Ol McOstharnes Mary Yas Helt Bielr Caibayn Diggs O'Connor Corbin Bane Rade Raade Nalley Eno Biggina Ine Jase—Naghto Peldman Tadas Government Printing Office

Trackshaw Selections Read Like A Catalog Of Names

A garbled list from YOUNGSTOWN includes numerous names and odd phrases such as Sugenia Gomes Margaret Loretta Querida Gm Fup Ruth Webb Tatting Hotfoot Red My Gr ate Col Chile Thriller Tlene Execution ctor Jazz Horace Lerch Eastward Prin fineajawea Dependence Thos F McMahon and many more across multiple places including LOUISVILLE MAPLE HEIGHTS and Nordeck. The fragment appears to catalog track selections or participants with scattered proper nouns and no coherent event or results.

Youngstown Sugenia Gomes Margaret Loretta Querida Great Man Messenger Dream of the Waller Anonymous Es ‘Fenter Thorndale Peter King Louisville Lady Gorham Hingaclere Werwastamo Kiikowee Jordan King Goria Usiem Romping Mary Rockholt Lathrop Washington Gosh Chacolet Anglum Maid Bonnet Pensy O Dyan

Colored Dept League Reeaches Treasury AB 04-1 Diet Bert

A reconstructed box score style summary lists players such as Wilms Piercowas Blandjib and Rich son in a colored department league game. It records positions bases hits outs and pitching notes with names like Grant Williams Richardson and Tolson. Scoring events include three-base hits Fairfat and Howe run Swill anigen Roltain and Bland are cited for steals and sacrifices.

Treasury Diet Bert Wilms Piercowas Beatt Oxen Culbert Rich'son Pierson. If Menley.c Zebinsonsh Fairfax.rt Totenan Grant Rf Williams Teemu Atr Barrice Hint Giese Smith Willams Bote Colbert Blond Robinson Richardson Manley Veirfex Lockwood Glas Bf Richardson Bite Fairfat Ith Howe Run Swillanigen Roltain Coldinma Staten Bland Woddinsen Pierson E. Pierson S. Willams Balle Tolson Svu Deme Mit Talwon Tackwood Manler Toten Tackteond Ialk Ry Tolasa Magleyi Bry Smithi

Intercity loan approved for Seaboard Air Line Company

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a government loan of 6,759,000 dollars to the Seaboard Air Line Company. Securities will be deposited as collateral to finance the purchase of new rolling stock and equipment for expansion.

Seaboard Air Line Company Interstate Commerces Commission Pitines Central Wan Auth Bee Coctirceston Orticales

Stolen base and pitching miscues mark game notes

Fragmented OCR notes list bases, hits, and pitches with many garbled names. Mentions first base on ball, strikes, wild pitches, and players Degnan Ludwig Batson across an unclear baseball summary.

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Burkefield Postal League Baseball Summary

In a Commercial League game Burke leads at 42 runs with 4 runs by MeNd l and 2 hits by Barnhart. White Burke and J Burke contribute. Sherwood Gerad and Barricé add. Final lines show multiple pitchers with Cheresonas and McDonald active. Umpire Cobilt. Today's game features Detweiler versus Western Linton.

Postal Ab.h.o Burke G.men'dl Witielf DiRienlijer J.burke Kelly Boon siPeonlf Ai Barnhartrp Barrisonib Med Prf Uene Bradley Riioa W. Burke White J. Burke Sherteood Geeadi Friédereks Harrican Kieoll Penn Barnhart Ereors—Bell W. Berke Sherwood Homer ron—Burghart hasen—White Sherwod Gerad Halie W Hte Dongid Barehart Chesenas Chaconas W. Turke Harrison BePonald McDonald Cobilt Detweiler Vo Western Linton

Warwick Golfers to Play Epiphany Friday

Maurice Ktagersid and Ralph Hen nle of the Wyrwtex Athletic Club will lead Warwick golfers against Epiphany at East Potomac course on Friday at 10 a.m. Huffy of Business High and Croaby will be Epiphany’s players. Warwick, which recently overwhelmed the Valmont club, issues a sweeping challenge to all teams in their class.

Maurice Ktagersid Ralph Hennle Wyrwtex Athletic Club Golfinks East Potomac Huffy Business High Croaby Warwick Valmont Club

Suit Seeks 51 Million Damages Over Conspiracy

The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America and the Manufacturers Aircraft Association of New York City, named defendants with others in a 51 510 000 damage suit filed by Capt James V Martin of Garden City Long Island. They moved in District Supreme Court to quash service arguing their corporations are organized outside the District of Columbia and outside local court jurisdiction. Capt Martin alleged conspiracy.

Aeronautical’ Chamber of Commerce of America Manufacturers Aircraft Association New York City James V. Martin James V Martin Aeroplane Company Garden City Long Island District Supreme’ Court Douglas, Obear Doug=lay

Estates Filed for Letters Testamentary in Probate Court

Marian H Richards of this city died in Paris February 5 leaving an estate over 50000 with sister Elise Jusserand of Paris as nearest relative. Amadeus C Peter of Ahio city died in Knoxville April 23 leaving 14696 with daughter Ina B Kepner filing for admin. The estate includes 1419 Buchanan Street NW occupied by widow Elizabeth A Peter. Mary Gwynn died May 10 leaving 77790 with probate filing noting the estate includes the premises at 740 Northwear.

Marian’ H. Richards Paris Taft Benjamin 3 Minor Elise Jusserand Amadeus C. Peter Ahio City Knoxville Tenn Ina B. Kepner Buchanan Street Elizabeth A. Peter Mary Gwynn Striet Northwear

Wright to Represent Pershing at Chaumont Statue Unveiling

Maj. Gen. William M. Wright has agreed to act as Pershing s personal representative at the unveiling of a statue erected by French citizens at Chaumont France in June. Wright is currently traveling in France.

William M. Wright Gen. Pershing | l Chaumont France Gen. Wright

South needs Negro governor says Inlead at cotton meeting

Richmond May 16 leading cotton manufacturers at the American Cotton Manufacturers Association conference in Richmond urge Southern growth for textile production and machinery, while Gov McLeod of South Carolina warns of systemic financing needed amid economic shifts and calls for collective bargaining protections. The discussion also touches migration of Southern Black workers to Northern plants and labor conditions amid industrial change.

Richmond South New England American Cotton Manufacturers Association United States Souther Co. E. Hutchison Mount Holly N.C Southern Plants Hutchison Southern Thomas G. McLeod South Carolina Gov. McLeod Ita

Other Woman in Suit to Fight Fee Order

Mrs Jennie B H Stein sued George W Stein for divorce and alimony. Mrs Grace Merry named corespondent. court ordered Mrs Merry to pay $200 counsel fees. Chief Justice McCoy to hear motion arguing the authority to impose fees tomorrow.

Court of Appeals Alrady Grace Merry Jennie BH. Stein George W. Stein Armour & Co Stein Merry McCoy

Trinkle And Taft Visit Mount Vernon

Governor Lee Trinkle and Chief Justice William H Taft visited Mount Vernon with a large party from Virginia and accompanying guests. They were received by Mount Vernon officials, toured the tomb of George and Martha Washington, laid flowers, and shared luncheon in the dining room.

Virginia Board of Visitors Mount Vernon Lee Trinkle Barrett James P. Woods Luther. Jenkins William Ewing J. Cleveland William H.taft Gen Mrs. Washington

Presbyterians in South name moderator today

Montreal May 11 The sixty third general assembly of the church opens tomorrow in South and names a moderator as debates address women on executive committees and Union with the Federal Council of Churches. Dr Charles Goodell New York replaces William Jennings Bryan as principal evangelism speaker. Dr BC Reed retiring moderator to give opening sermon. Candidates include Dr Alexander Sprunt and laymen Frank T Glasgow and Nat Harrison.

Montreal N.C Seethers Presbyterian Church Federal Council of Churches Christ In America General Assembly Charles Goodell New York Waa Praassembly William Jennings Bryan BC. Reed Colombia D. C Alexander Sprunt Charleston Frank T. Glasgow Lexington Nat Harrison Petersburg

Sabotage on Lehigh Charged to Strikers

Interurban probe cites Lehigh Valley rail line woes blamed on sabotage by strikers and sympathizers. J F Maguire and F M Hipkits testified of hundreds of cases, including dumped glass grit and ore in bearings and damaged locomotives, while unions deny responsibility.

Lenign Valley Rails Interalace Commerce Commission Lehigh Bey Normal J.F. Maguire F. M. Hipkits Iit Bece Hibbits Henry T. Hunt Railroad Detion of Labor

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