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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1914
Page
13
Stanley T. Milliken surveys the Baseball War from Omaha with Ban Johnson and American League leadership pressuring the Federal League. He notes potential Cubs Weeghman sale rumors, Ebbets opposition, and plans for a nine game World Series next year with player revenue sharing and price controls.
Omaha dispatch reports B Johnson of the American League in talks with the National Commission and Weeghman about Cubs ownership. Gilmore of the Federal League says the league will continue to operate regardless of any agreement, with arbitration and minor leagues to reconvene.
Catholic University drew 39 prospects for its basketball squad, the largest turnout in school history. Coach Fred Hice, leading the program again, will rely on seasoned players Capt. Donnelly, Lambert, Keegan, and Cartwright with new talent from White, Lehigh, and several prep-school standouts. The team opens December 12 against Gallaudet as manager Derby finalizes a strong schedule.
Trainmen basketball team in the Terminal League defeated the Auditor squad 23 to 22 last night. Moffet starred with six goals and Dorsey, Gregory, and Le Casle contributed points for the winners. Referee C E Collistlower Jr. Timekeeper J Dalley scorer W F Caderwood.
Mark De Grange the Epiphany gymnasium physical director has completed a schedule for the new Epiphany league featuring Army Navy Indians and Cowboys. Two games have been played with about one game weekly. Results include Indian Cowboys 21 Army Navy 51 Army Navy 7 Indians Cowboys 14 Army Indians 17 Cowboys Navy to date.
San Jose and Arm y team notes show Army Quint defeating the Indians 25 to 20 in Epiphany Basketball League night action at Epiphany Gym. B Dean and Yudelvett starred on both ends with strong offense and defense amid late scoring and listed rosters.
Twenty games are listed on the George Washington University basketball schedule announced by Manager Tom Murray. The slate includes Loyola College Baltimore in Washington on December 12 at National Guard Armory, with home games on campus. Notable opponents cover Georgetown, Virginia, Gallaudet, Yale, Navy, Catholic University, Army, Syracuse, Franklin and Marshall, Brooklyn Polytechnic, and Seton Hall.
Ardmore boxing fans prepare for a top season card at the Ardmore Field Club with Seldler McGuire vs Herman Milter in a four‑round main event. A ten‑round semi between Young Joe Blackburn and Kid Gordon precedes two six‑round preliminaries featuring Dummy Howard and Battling Bernard and Kid Greek versus Max Fubin. Special cars depart from the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis station at 6:30 sharp.
In the Jockey Club handicap at Pimlico Fairbrother rode Buskin poorly early, then surged late to finish third as Waterbass faded and Folly H. led briefly before Polly H. and Tactics finished close behind. The mile and a quarter went in 2:06 4-5 with slow early pace.
Culligan and Ray Wise star as Business High’s eleven defeats Eastern 10 to 0. Wise drives the offense with a placement kick and through-running, while Culligan commands the backfield. The game features misfired signals and stiff Eastern defense, but Business shows superior power and strategic balance to clinch the victory and move toward schoolboy honors.
New York announces additional draftees include Robert Reed Princeton star third baseman Alois Kirmayer pitcher from Decatur and Homer Glass a full blooded Indian pitcher who served in the U S Marine Corps Glass had starred for the Marine team in Omaha and was expected to join the Giants after enlistment.
Interesting results from a careful analysis of leading college football teams in the East and middle West this season. The records list scores minutes played touchdowns goals and Heldons by school including Virginia Washington and Jefferson Michigan Pittsburgh Army Harvard Navy Williams Minnesota Chicago Pennsylvania Princeton and others.
Annapolis reports emphasize secrecy at Navy practice with midshipmen cheering players. Failing or Craig may start at right halfback depending on field conditions. Captain Overesch limited by a bruised foot. Army tickets totaling 14,500 mailed to supporters for the November 25 Philadelphia game.
Racing entries list many horse names and potential bets. A fatal automobile accident in Sacramento, California, Nov. 17 claims Klerry Reltz, ex infield member of the famous Baltimore team, amid recollections of the Pan Brouthers Reltz Hughie Jennings McGraw infield era.
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