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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

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16

Amateur baseball results at Brightwood Park

In a dense box score filled with names such as Rose, Charlton, Dyer, and Garvey, Brightwood Park hosts a string of local results with McCarthy, Stewart, and Herr among top performances. The game ends after 1 hour and 5 minutes with multiple runs, errors, and notable pitching by Henderson and Waldran.

Hinstone Fark Pennetts Stewart Aflanlein Nakano Chaskton Olsharifen McCardis OlGarvey olCsaier Ab Bop Herr Ol Wilson G.dist OlDutton Ohuck OlDyer Boland OlWaldran P. Oitean Henderson Brightwood Park Erald Green Phipps Ome Clas Dudley Stanley Pitcher Tenderson Chartton Dodge Hienabason Tadley Ma Banes McCarthy Hanlem Waldron Rous Mark Caetnell Umptn Venable Garvey Pitth Wal- Sree Droc Mr. Woodward

Medals To Six Pimlico Tuesday May Weather Clear

Winners in the Washington City Association duckpin tourney singles were W. P. Rider Z. Canty and J. Buck in Classes A B and C respectively. All-event leaders J. Baum M. Schofield and Solback will receive medals tonight at the Palace Alleys with gold for the top trio and diamond trim for the latter trio along with cash prizes.

W. P. Rider Z. Canty J. Buck Washington City Association J. Baum M. Schofield Solback Washington Post

Virginia Athletics Elect New Leaders At UVa

W Rice Warren of Randolph-Macon College has been elected President of the General Athletic Association of the University of Virginia for the coming year. He formerly played end for the varsity and served as head football coach last fall and has agreed to be assistant coach next season. Joe Wood will be head coach, with G Welder Thormhitl of Paris Texas elected vice president and Dr Albert Lefevre joining the executive committee.

W. Rice Warren Randolph-Macon College General Athletic Association University of Virginia Joe Wood G. Welder Thormhitl Paris Tex General Athistic Association Albert Lefevre

Harvard widens track at intercollegiate championships

Harvard University officials announce fixes to scoring for the Masten Intercollegiate track and field meet. The changes, including a new fifth place in each event, require widening the track at Harvard Stadium scheduled for May 3 and 30 to accommodate an extra hurdle.

Harvard University Stadium

Frisco May Get Athlete James Powers Considers Move

James E. Powers the Boston Athletic Association mile star who recently returned from Australia weighs a relocation to San Francisco. He has several propositions under consideration and favors the West Coast city where he may settle eventually.

James E. Powers Boston Boston Athletic Association Australia San Francisco 7 Powers

Boxing Bouts This Week Across Multiple Cities

Boxing card schedule lists Gunboat Smith against Jack Blackburn in Philadelphia with unknown rounds, Lanch Croak versus Red Watson in San Francisco, Kilbane versus Benny Chavez in Denver for 15 rounds, Dilly Murray versus AT McCoy in New York, Gunboat Smith versus Battling Levinsky in New York, Palzerva versus Fred Fulton in Hanson with 20 rounds, Burk Crove against Tommy Gibbons in Hudson, George Chip against Sallir Petroskey in Los Angeles for 20 rounds.

Gunboat Smith Jack Blackburn Philagelphia Lanch Croak Ve Red Watson San Francisco Mat Kilbane Benny Chavez Denver Colo Dilly Murray McCoy New Fork City Battling Levinsky New York City al Palzerva Fred Fulton Hanson

Vanderbilts Cup Race And Grand Prix Planned For 1915

Auto clubs and the Panama Pacific exposition announce two spring 1915 races on a track at the exposition grounds. The Vanderbilt Cup will be sanctioned by the Automobile Club of America and the Grand Prix by the American Automobiles Association, with W K Vanderbilt Jr as president of the holding company sanctioning trophies. Two weeks apart, the Vanderbilt Cup comes first on a track built for the event. Rough Rider Midgets seek games with 15 year old average teams and list players under manager Frank Evans. Wrestle at Gayety Tonight features Joe Turner and Gene Westerguard in a top billed bout.

New York Automobile Club of America American Automobiles Association Automobile Club Automobile Association W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Exposition Grounds Gayety Gayety Theater Joe Turner Gene ‘Westerguard

Louisville Races Show Tight Finishes At Hawthorn Track

The program lists six races with detailed results. Tos Hensley wins the opening six furlongs carrying 102 in a fast time, followed by Yataha and Trine capturing purse events for three year olds. Ionke McLuke takes the third race over Constant with times around 1 48 2 5, Gowell wins the fourth handicap mile and an eighth, Gipsy Rave triumphs in the fifth selling race, and Bev an wins the sixth at Beulah Park style betting. Disparities and other runners also noted.

Tos Hensley Neylon Rack Bay Taylor Accond Furlong Martin Chin Tima Hortense AL Wormwood Mack Eubanks Coke Widerdown Lady Mexican Que Blep May Queen Mooming Pas Neva H. Gorin Planaty Ionke McLuke Constant Byrne Blacktown Belle Creda Rip Lake Wrrent Buck Keenan Tyee Gardner Olen R Gowell Cher Rudolfo Yrna Doucratl Tueneri Prince Vermia Furionga Gipsy Rave Kederlay Chow Helen M Farm Minda Mertin Whiteweal Serenate Big Spirit Verona Bam Hirsch Cantem

Ninth Gridders Edge Fifth in East Washington League

Ninth slugged to a five point victory over Fifth in the East Washington Sunday School League yesterday. Batteries include O Braham and Luber with Von Herbuies and Giovanneiti contributing in a hard fought win.

East Washington Ree Bioth O'Braham Luber von Herbuies Giovanneiti

Spokane Opens Municipal Golf Course With Nine Holes

Spokane unveils a new municipal golf course with nine holes and natural hazards, plus a six hole beginners’ course within the main layout. The facility borders the Spokane River and is accessible by street cars. The park board also plans a public swimming and wading pool within a mile of the business district, with bathhouses to be completed by July 1.

Spokane Spokane Park Board

Narragansett Park Converts to Automobile Use

Narragansett Park will abandon light harness racing and be surfaced with concrete for automobile use. The historic track shifts from horses to cars, signaling a major change for the venue. The piece also notes medals awarded by the International Olympic Committee for events linked to the Panama-Pacific Exposition and modern pentathlon planned for the next year’s sports program.

Narragansett Park Olympic Committee International Olympic Committee Hag Panama-Pacific Eld W Fyancisca

Michigan Defeats Syracuse in 7-2 Victory

Syracuse, N Y May 19 Michigan bats early and often to take a 7 2 win over Syracuse. Key contributors include Nichols Morgan Quantenca and Wppler as the Wolverines rally in innings two and seven.

Syracuse N. Y Michigen Rae Ayracuse Trobigan Batterias Nichols Morgan Quantenca Wppler

Star Gaze Wins in Pimlico Handicap Showdown

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore May 1. Star Gaze, a 4 year old by Star Bhoot, won the Equity handicap at Pimlico, defeating Pardner as Flying Fairy and Buskin scratched. Old Salt led a five-horse field in the selling handicap of 414 miles, with Duke jockey Tuckey securing the win. James Fitzsimmons rode three winners, all to McCahey mounts, including Yodeling, Star Gate, and Moncreif. Twenty-three horses from various owners to go up for auction Thursday.

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Pimlico Race Day Entries and Conditions

Pimlico card lists six races including two and four furlongs sprints for 2 year olds, a steeplechase, maidens, and handicaps. Notable runners include Inger Wal Celt 108 Stalwart Helen 103, Miss Brush Hobroh 176, Napier Ahmed 147, and Nuland Pardee 1823 159. Markets show mixed odds with several entries and notable names such as Benanet Strow and Vandergrift in handicap heats. Weather: good. Track: fast.

Inger Index. Horte. Wet Celt Stalwart Helen Surgeon Aes Louise May Burgo Pollen Pimalee Oe Cicl Donma.s Belray Miss Brush Fool of Portane Tade Raakie England Napa Nician Momereit Paton Utexa Sir Genrad H. Hutchison Nuland Pardee Nitie Hugh Las Auden Beimecat Napier Mnes Ahmed Loween Jos — Balfras Farmer Joe Dungara Ial Nicaty Bam Mastaney Osengleta Dr. Charest Scarsdale J. E. Davis Booth Shoddy Moskowa Col Tom ‘Green Guper‘Kumman Martings Manager Waite Ua Mode Star Antrews Sliver Moon Marire Tha Busybody Gabeie Beau Chitton Star O'Ryen Oakland Sureget J. BR. Robinson Quartermaster Campeon yace—Belling Yearolde Ommauretta Monica Tam Tam Lizsie Puff Jeff Roberts September Morn Martha Les Gerthelma Wathen Gaineborough Missy Marg Idota Jou de Bayberry Andle Benanet Strow Chance Hugher Samuel R. Meyar Waiting Witch Bradley Cutry Yankee Chtey Brickley Lady Pando Lady Pando, 10 Leadh Comber Bringhuret Vandergrift Hawthorne Bisth Rane Nannie McDee Mary Ann K Woodcraft W. W. Clark Weyanoko Flying Feet

Promoter and runners feature in mixed list of names

A scrambled OCR list names several horses and people across multiple papers and mentions promoters managers and entries. The fragmented text lists competitors such as Deviltry Napa Nick Stonehenge and Nimbus alongside figures like Roland Pardes and Tom Green with scattered locations and event terms.

Pimlico Gindanatt Enquirer Louise May Deviltry Pinalee Napa Nick Wima Miss Brush Henry Hutchinson Sleveneh Paton Roland Pardes Belmont Lownen Dangerous Match Waple Nicety Stonehenge Baltron Cannock Nimbus Morning Telegraph Burgeon Celie Helen Hobnob Elma Napa Nick Kaigh Uovas Bluebeard Little Englena Merry Talk Top Het Lowean Prince Ahmed Dangerous March Mise Cevenaugh Munter Joe Cannock HL Bran Louisville Cincinnati Enquirer Gol Tom Green Walts Shoday Quartermaster J. B. Robinson Tdlola Jos D. Drover Hughes Yackesedy Cream Vendergrift Bringhurst Hawthorne Mery Nn K Glass Weyande Qsorning Telegraph Watts Tom Greens Martines Campeon Quartermagper Silver Moon Jon D Idinla Strong Boone Chanre Brisghurst Hawthorn Flying Feet Werapa

Baseball Trophy From Mayor Mitchel Opens City League

Mayor Mitchel threw out the opening pitch at the Polo Grounds in New York for Giants versus Phillies. The ball, autographed by John J. McGraw Christy Mathewson and Chief Meyers, will be mounted on ebony and awarded to the Public School Athletic League champions among 70 entered teams. The trophy will pass to the champion nine after elimination rounds in the city. James D Lightbody of Chicago assists Kraenzlein as German athletes train for the 1916 Olympic games.

Mitchel Giants New York Phillies Polo Grounds John J. McGraw Christy Mathewson Chief Meyers Glanta

Players Ridicule Story and Squeeze Plays at Bat

A chaotic baseball scene shows Olson doubled at first as Jackson sprinted toward the plate. Gandil unsure if Olson was out relayed to Henry while Connolly retired the elite. Shanks executed two neat squeeze plays with Milan on third, bunt to La Jolla. A National vs Tigers game at Georgia Avenue grounds is uncertain. Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku may headline a July 4 event at Butra Baths in San Francisco.

Olson Jackson Gandil Connolly Henry Dineen Cedialon Shanks Milan la Jole Duka Kahanamoku Butra Baths San Francisco

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