Georgetown to Georgia Tech Battle Coaches Meet
Georgetown leaves today for Atlanta to face Georgia Tech in basketball after a heavy rain day. Coach Exendine limits practice to signal drills. players are in good shape. Du Ponts nose injury healing. Johnnie McQuade’s elbow improving may play. Team trains in Atlanta Friday and Saturday with final workout on Grant Field.
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Georgetown
Georgia Tech
Exendine
Atlanta
Ryan Gym
du ¥Ont
Fordham
Johnnie” McQuade
Joe O'Dea To Lead Eastern Gridironers
Joe O'Dea was elected captain of the Eastern high school football team for 3922 and was named center on the All-High team. Most of this year's squad, including Prendergast the engineer and quarterback, will return next season with Herzom the major potential loss. Coach Guyor announced awards to Lehnert Myers Prater Cardgrell Newman Capper Hersot Wetsell Allen Motyka Hervizon Open and Woran with numerals to Ady Pocano Bush McInnerney Prescott Siler and Dorr. Golden Vornado with Bethany and Boston colleges.
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Eastern
Mantern High School
Joseph O'Dea
Odea
Prendex
Herzom
Guyor
Officials Named To Handle Mohawk Knickerbocker Game
Officials named for Mohawk Knickerbocker clash at Union League park to decide Washington sand lot champion. Johnny Greer referees, Ernest Harmon umpire, Jack Nugent head linesman, with Bill Cusack or George Green as backups. John A. Dugan chairs the game with protest power. Winner earns title shot against Washington professionals.
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Johnny Greer
Catholic University
Ernest Harmon
Bethany College
Mohawks
Knickerbockers
Union League Park
Washington
Jack Nugent
Holy Cross
Isast
Hight
Post
Bill Cusack
Local fencers picked on club for international matches
November 18 19 and 21 see United States and British fencing teams clash in Washington with strong Olympic pedigree. Amateur Fencers League of America at New York Athletic Club selected captains and team members from Washington Fencers Club Fencers Club of New York New York Athletic Club and Boston Athletic Association. Reserves include United States Army Mounted Service School Leavenworth and Ray W Dutcher. Washington contributes four of nine players with Ensign Fullenweider noted as district fencer.
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Washington
Indica Hons
Uncle Sam
New York
Ensign
Fullenweider
U. S.N
Sherman Hall
Fencers’ Club of
Arthur S. Lyon
Chauncey McPherson
New York Athletic Club
Maj
Harold Rayner
Washington Fencers’ Club
William H. Russell
Boston Athletic Association
Robert Sears
Fencers’ Club
John W. Dimond
United States Army Mounted Service School
Nworth
Kang
Ray W. Dutcher
Ensign Fallenweider
Navy
Cue Wizards Plan Active International Billiards Campaign
The Cue Wizards outline an active international campaign for 182 balkline billiards with plans to schedule competitions soon. France seeks annual exchanges of American class A and B players with the United States and hosts may feature Edouard Roudil and Ary Bos visiting. European federations led by Count de Cree show strong interest alongside Dutch officials in Amsterdam.
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Edouard Roudil
Ary Bos
Europe
Count de Cree
Federation Francaise Des Amateurs de Billiard
D. EB. Liont
Nederlandasshen Biljartbond
M. Pints
Blijart Vereen Imine
Amsterdam
Holland
Ahearn Fights Young Bowen at Ardmore Club
Young Goldis Ahearn and Young Bowen, claimant of the District featherweight title, will clash in a 10 round contest at the Ardmore club on Friday night November 18. Both have forfeited to weigh no more than 130 pounds and are training for the meeting. Bowen has shown skill in numerous bouts in the district and has defeated every boxer in his class except Ahearn. Matchmaker Frankie Mann plans a full card with four or five other bouts under way.
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Sam
Young Bowen
Ardmore
Bowen
Ahearn
Frankie Mann
Virginia in Drill for Mountaineers at University Stadium
Virginia football squad completes light practice then a grueling scrimmage on a rain slick field. Coach Warren expresses satisfaction with form and confidence for a strong game against the Mountaineers. Carrington Foster Witt Clark play key roles. Oppen Burge and Rinehart rest. reserves excel. Tomorrow features final heavy scrimmage to gauge strength. Lightweight clash set at Central Stadium with Yani Robbins refereeing.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia Sriddera
Warren
Carrington
Foster
Witt
Johnny Clark
Oppleman
Burge
Capt
Rinehart
Comiskey Johnson clash looms in basketball rules melee
A crowded YMCA meeting reviewed rule changes in basketball taught by Prof Edward Beckett. Key points include returning to one step in dribbling and shooting and a two hand contact rule during ball taps.
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Edward Beckett
Beckett
New York
Mr. Beckett
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Doyle
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Robbing
Standifer, Cassels, Fotheringham Lead Liberty Cup Field
Yesterday four of 22 started the Liberty Cup at Chevy Chase survived to the third round amid rain and rough course. Guy M Stendifer defeated Donald Woodward 4 and 3, while L A Fotheringham beat Walter Mendenhall 2 and 1, Cassels beat Walter Dunlop 3 and 1, and R W Baker defeated John H Clapp 2 and 1. Semis set for today with Stendifer and Fotheringham meeting, Cassels and Baker to duel for a final berth.
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Guy M. Stendifer
L. A. Fotheringham
J. Donald Cassels
R. W. Baker
Standster
Donald Woodward
Woodward
Standiferd
John F. Clapp
R. H. Baker
Guy
Btancifer
Donaid Woodward
Ll. A. Fotheringham
Walter C. Mendenhall
Walter G Dunlop
John H. Clapp
Guy “M. Stendifer
J. Donald
Cassels
W. Baker
Central and Western Football Game Postponed on Armistice Day
High school officials cancel the planned Central versus Western football game on Armistice Day to avoid clashing with the George Washington Gallaudet benefit. A Saturday replay is possible if suitable officials are found. otherwise the match may be moved to next week. Coaches Green and Metzler will seek qualified referees to finalize plans.
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Metzler
Syracuse Set to Meet Colgate in Feature Week Game
Syracuse University football gears up for Colgate, the biggest game on the schedule, with coach Chick Meehan and assistants Horr Schwarzer pushing players into top shape. Capt. Bob Webster and the Colgate squad are reported in good condition for the opening kickoff and aim to field a full lineup.
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Colgate Iheme
Syracuse University
Cofich
John F
Chick
Meehan
M. F
Bul
Horr
Jon Schwarzer
Grange Warriors
Colgate
Miltonare
Bob
Webster
Three-Cushion Champ to Defend Title in Chicago Match
John Layton, holder of the three-cushion carrom crown after a record win in Philadelphia, faces Augie Wieckheter, former champion, in a anticipated showdown. A Chicago venue is likely, with December slated as target, though no date has been fixed.
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John Layton
Philadelphia
Augie Wieckheter
Dayton
Kieckheter
Chicago
Truxton to Meet Brentwood Eleven In Friday Football
Truxton and Brentwood clubs will clash on Friday afternoon at 2 20 on the lat ters field. In preparation and due to rain, 14 Truxtons report tomorrow at 9 at North Capitol and E. The Truxtons will play Quincy A C Sunday in a neighborhood battle from 11 to finish.
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Quincy A. C
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Marybrand and Catholic U Drill in Muddy Field Scrimmages
Maryland and Catholic University prepared for their upcoming Saturday game despite rain and mud. Both squads practiced outside and in the gym, focusing on forward passing and breaking up offensive plays, with confidence intense on both sides.
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Catholic U
University of Maryland
Catholic University
Brooklandera
Supreme Ore University
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Tech Plans To Tackle Hard In Muddy Scrimmage
Georgia Tech drills amid heavy rain as Varsity and Scrubs scrimmage in wet conditions. Al Staton and Catar anchor the line with solid tackling while Claire Frye and Oscar excel on defense. Injuries linger as Red Barron nears return for the Hilltoppers clash. team aims for drive and pep to secure a strong showing.
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al Staton
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Leby
Gisbe
Red Barron
Clemson
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Hilltoppers
Potomacs Improve Under Coach Guyon
Potomac Boat Club prepares for a Saturday November 19 contest with Washington Canoe Club at American League Park. Coach Charney Guyon praises players fitness and team play with punters and drop kickers capable of long kicks. Gude handles forward passing expertise as the paddlers aim to control territory. Also notes a boxing decision: %-Al Roberts defeats Herbert Crossley over 12 rounds in New York.
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New York
al Roberts
New
York
Herbert Crossley
England
Croée
Loy
Babe Ruth Answers Judge Landis on Postseason Plans
Babe Ruth said he mailed his answer to Judge Landis on the postseason barnstorming tour. He expected it to reach Chicago by tomorrow and declined to discuss details beyond stating the response would be satisfactory. Ruth also noted he had not yet received his World Series money.
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Mountaineers Shake Up Lineup For Virginia Clash
Morgantown W Va November. Dr Spears made three radical changes in the Mountaineer lineup on the eve of the Virginia game at Charlottesville. Bowers shifts to quarterback Flanagan to right tackle and Kiger starts at left end for Hawkins as Hawkins faces uncertain physical condition. Bowers impressed at quarterback for freshmen last year and adapted well to signal duties in the new setup. A slow drizzle persisted as the squad worked over an hour on the new plays not yet shown publicly.
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Virginie
Charlottesville
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Flanagan
Jos Harrick
Kiger
Bob Hawkins
Hawkins
Virginia
Harriers to Race Over C U Course
The Aloysius club, South Atlantic A A U cross country champions, will host this season on Catholic university's 6 mile course. The race is set for Saturday November 19 at 3 p m starting and finishing on the C U athletic field. Runners should report to Capt. Shanley at the course Friday November 11 at 2 30 D I.
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Catholic University
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Team for Six Day Bicycle Race Named
Fifteen teams have entered the Madison Square Garden six day bicycle race starting Wednesday November 16. Promoter Tex Rickard has set a $10,000 purse for the first 10 finishers with half of the prize money to the winners. Points will be earned in sprints at 2 and 4 mile marks and in the final hour with one mile sprints.
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Tharnes
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Lang
Aloysius Tossers Home Game With Manhattan A C
Aloysius basket club schedules a Saturday November 13 game at Gonzaga gym against Manhattan A C with Capital Silents and Capital City A C. Bleacher seating planned for large crowds. coach Rice leads practices at 7 20 tonight. English women win in Baltimore 16 to 0 over local team.
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Lafayette declines battle in Texas
Boston Pa November 3 Lifayetts college team tonight declined the invitation of the Chamber of Commerce of Dallas to meet the Southwestern conference winner in an intersectioned football game in that city on New Year day. Three other invitations for inter sectional contests are being considered by President John H McCracken and D Leroy Reeves graduate manager of athletics.
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Boston
Magnates Begin Talks on Pennants for 1922
Rumors swirl in New York as baseball optimism grows for the 1922 pennant race. Cardinals chief Branch Rickey seeks a third baseman and a solid pitcher, hinting Milton Stock may move. Heinie Groh's status fuels trade talk, with Giants and others weighing third baseman options. Cleveland and the American League also eye pitching depth as teams prepare for next season.
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Lee Fohl
Tennant
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Milton Stock
Bt. Bonis
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Landis
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Browns
Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Rickey Favors Year Long Player Control Contract
Branch Rickey of the St Louis Cardinals backs a yearly contract plan to give the club absolute authority over players. The team undertook a barnstorming tour after declining a city series with the Browns, angering St Louis fans. Rickey and Samuel Bresdon push for twelve month terms to bind players and assets, beyond six months.
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New Whippet Racing Record Set at Meadow Brook Meet
Whippet racing revived near Meadow Brook Country Club, New York, with a new American 200 yard record set during a Whippet Association meet on Long Island. Barberry Hill Down, a 17 pounder, finished a stake heat in 12 seconds, while James Gilligan’s Tommy won another heat in 12.35 seconds. Warwick Midgets seek football game with Premier Midgets. manager urged to call Lincoln 600.
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United States
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Whippet Association
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Navy Team Works On Soggy Gridiron
Annapolis Md Nov 9 The Midshipmen practiced in gold driving rain on a muddy field this afternoon. Coaches worked on defense against Penn State plays and forward passing while preparing for wet ball handling and a soft field for the upcoming game.
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Don t Shoot and Football Reserve News From The Navy
Disjointed notes warn against unlawful shooting on occupied land and urge restraint, while detailing Mohawk Reserves football game plans. A midshipmen crowd at the academy supports the team with Admiral Wilson and Capt Kurtz in attendance. Navy players average about 176 pounds with backs near 163, King and Wiedorn vie for a starting spot, and Carney weighs 212 pounds after a season of gains.
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Kurtz
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University and Gallaudet to Clash in Disabled Veterans Benefit
George Washington University faces Gallaudet College in a Friday benefit game at League Park under the National Disabled Soldiers league. Lineups list GWU with Ptak and Shaw among starters. Gallaudet features La Fountain and Beecher. Proceeds aid disabled veterans. rain yesterday delayed no plans for a 40 minute scrimmage and final drills ahead of Armistice Day clash.
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Rittenberg
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Knauss
George Washington University
Ptak
Connolly
Jewish
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Shaw
Springston
George Washington
Severn
Hendsil Greeners
Yale oarsmen filmed in slow motion training
Yale coach Cordberry used ultra slow motion film of first and second shells during yesterday’s practice in New Haven. It is Yale’s first athletic training use of movies and plans to show films to crew candidates for criticism of form.
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Conn
Cordberry
Yale
Omar Toft Captures Phoenix Auto Race Title
Omar Toft won the 10 mile race in 8 50 on the Phoenix program. Ralph de Palma beat Roscoe Sarles in a 1 mile match in 8 52 2-5, with Murphy finishing second in the 10 mile event and Sarles failing to finish after losing a rear wheel but unharmed.
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Arty
Omar Toft
Ralph de Palma
Roscoe Sarles
Toft
Jimmy Murphy
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Rockne's Plays Puzzle East in Eastern Invasion
Notre Dame's football team returns to South Bend with scalps of West Point and Rutgers. Coach Rockne earns acclaim for a sound gridiron attack as left end Riley and backs Shaw Caster Moharit shine. The Cadets struggle, Army gains thwarted by ND defense.
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Kate Rockne
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