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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1915

Page

15

Select A C B A Leaders With P T Moran at Helm

The Atlantic Coast Bowling Association tournament company elected officers at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Moran was chosen president, R P Andrews first vice president, R N Harper second vice, with multiple other vice presidents named. J Ernest Dulin presided, and W W Thompson, "father of bowling," spoke on future plans and the expected large turnout.

Atlantic Coast Bowling Associations Chamber of Commerce Emory Censua Moran Tournament Company R. P. Andrews R. N Har J Callahan Edward Droop Alard Griffith D. W Winslow Hotcombe Johnson Thomas Moore Andrew Loeffler Creorge W. White National Metropolitan Bank Christian F Jacobsen Note Celler National Metropolitan Assistent Treaurer Leftwich Sinclair Thomas Grant Chris Gorckler Columbus H B Halley Ot Meany T Kogers EB Dulin

Wake Forest Timed to Play Gallaudet on Saturday

Gallaudet manager Stegmerten schedules a Saturday game against Wake Forest on the Southern gridiron to replace a canceled Temple match. Marshall, last year’s all South Atlantic end, is back and likely to start at halfback as Gallaudet seeks revenge after a prior Wake Forest win. The Wake Forest squad departs tomorrow as both teams stage a rapid improvement ahead of the clash.

Stegmerten Gallaudet Temple School Philadelphia Wake Forest Eleven North Carolina Marshall Alaudet Wake Woreat

Peaces Prevented by Large Salaries In Baseball

Washington Post special from Cincinnati notes that the Federal League’s huge salaries threaten peace in baseball. The Times Star article by W A Phelon says the federals backed by ironbound contracts push debts across seasons, forcing the major leagues to confront these costs as part of the game.

Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio W. A Phelon Times- Star Charles P. Taft Chicago Cubs Documenta

New Golf Links for Play Saturday at Chevy Club

On Saturday golf will be played on the new one hole course at the Chevy Club. Players may start at No 1 or No 10 with nine hole finishes followed by the other match to minimize interruption. The table lists numerous hole changes from old to new tees and greens across holes 1 through 18, affecting start points and alignments.

Must Fix Salaries in Each of Leagues

Representatives from all leagues in the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues met in San Francisco to determine acceptable salary limits for their organizations. An executive session produced a retrenchment stance, with Charles Ebbelia urging no universal cap and J H Farrell stating each league should set its own rigid figures for clubs to follow.

San Francisco National Association of Professional Baseball Charles Ebbelia Brooklyn Nationals J. H Farrell Farrell

Notable Tennis Men At Smokor Tonight

The Departmental Tennis League presents a smoker at the New Ebbitt tonight with expected attendance by A I Hoskine vice president of the US National Lawn Tennis Association and G W Merrihew of American Lawn Tennis. Paymaster J M Hancock Navy champion 1915 will be toastmaster. Local speakers include Col W W Harts superintendent of public buildings, his assistant John F Bethune, and A Y Leech of the Columbia Country Club. All clubs to be represented and the final meeting of the season aims to show tennis popularity.

Ebbitt A. I. Hoskine United States National Lawn Tennis Association G. W. Merrihew J. M. Hancock Navy Col. W. W. Harts Aassistant John F. Bethune A. Y. Leech Columbia Country Club

Peace talks stall as moguls scatter in Federal League

Federal League club owners adjourned their Indianapolis meeting and left for home without progress on baseball peace. President Gilmore led the departure with Edward Gwinner of Pittsburgh and W B D Robertson of Buffalo the last to leave. Col Ruppert was not involved. New York site selected for the federation club with Bronx stands planned next week. financial backers unnamed, tied to Harry AinelaIr.

French Lick Ind Indianapolis Gilmore Edward Gwinner Pittsburgh W. B D. Robertson Buffalo Club Col. Ruppert New York Americana New York Federal League Bronx Harry Ainelair Newark Federala

Army Tickets All Gone for Army Navy Game

West Point announces all tickets allotted for the Army versus Navy football game on November 27 have been distributed. Mailings went out tonight, and Lieut. Charles B. Meyer, secretary and treasurer of the Army athletic council, warned that no tickets remain and late applicants should not expect seats.

West Point N. Y Army Army and Navy New York Charles B. Meyer Army Athletic Council

Navy Scores in Practice Contests at Annapolis

Navy practice against the biusjackets of the Reina Mercedes in Annapolis shows the midshipmen scoring six times and forcing an interception for a Ballora touchdown. Navy star back Martin returned to the field as Coach Ingram plans a brief daily practice. Interclass game ends in a tie after an extra period.

Washington Post Annapolis Midshipmen Biusjackets Reina Mercedes Ballora Martin Navy Ingram

Virginia Prepares for Undefeated Saturday Opponent

Charlottesville Va Nov 16 Head Coach Warner paced his squad through a tough drill as Virginia readies for a clash with an unbeaten foe. Regulars practiced in uniform save Tippett. South Carolina’s varied aerial attack prompted focus on pass defense and punting.

Washington Post Charlottesville Virginia Warner Tippett Pareles Kemper Yancey South Carolina White Thurman Sadman

Reds sign Arthur Neale first 1916 draft pick

Arthur Neale, who led the Central League in batting last season with a .351 average in 51 games for Wheeling, has signed with the Cincinnati National League club. Neale is an outfielder and becomes the first 1916 draftee from the Reds to sign. In other notes, Michigan leaves for the Penn game and Alfred de Ord will defend his three cushioned billiard title in Chicago.

Cincinnati Ohio Arthur Neale Neale Wheelling Thhe

A and M Ready for Georgetown Game in Washington

Raleigh dispatch reports North Carolina Tarheels set for Saturday’s clash with Georgetown after an extensive signal practice. Twenty players will travel to Washington. captains include Winston and McDougal, with Riddick and Sullivan returning to form a strong offensive and defensive pair.

Vanderbilt Coaches Laud Virginia In Ranked Tribute

WMville Tennessee November 10 Coaches McGugin and Mauler of Vanderbilt praised Virginia in a local paper saying they had no chance to beat Virginia this year and that Virginia’s team was among the best seen, capable of beating Harvard in October and superior to former Harvard Yale or Michigan lineups.

Washington Post Wmville Tenn McGugin Mauler Vanderbilt Anyi Virginia Harvard Yale Michigan Virginie

Names C U Players To Face Muhlenberg

Catho lic University tunes up for Muhlenberg in Allentown with a probable starting eleven led by Mc Cue Kerr Costakis Greer Dening Waters McKinney Shortley Butler Rogers and J Butler Capt Murphy and Killian unavailable due to injuries Frank Greer shifts to center for Murphy Dening and Walters fill guard and tackle spots. Red Fleming case pending as locals protest his four year college eligibility.

Brookland Nielsen Catholic University Muhlenberg Allentown McCue Kerr Costakis Greer Denning Waters McKinney Shortley W. Butler Rogers J. Butler Murphy Killian Red” Fleming Washington and Jefferson

Cornell Shifts For W L Tests On Washington and Lee

Special to The Washington Port from Lexington Virginia November 10 Cornell shifts were given to the second eleven this afternoon and Washington and Lee were instructed to offset their effectiveness Coach Bleock emphasized breaking in new plays to counter Harvard Michigan practice followed by signals and a trial against Cornell Weight advantages show Cornell leads in line and backfield but star ends Shelton and Eckley injured Virginia freshmen overpower Naval Academy fourth class 18 to 16 at Annapolis with Warner scoring twice Barrenger and Coleman among substitutes and multiple lineup changes noted

Washington Lexington Cornell Lee Bleock Harvard Michigan Dass Barrett Bagsey Generals Shelton Eckley Ithaca Bethel Dingwall Roanoke College Annapolis Virginia Naval Academy Clana White Gambrill Leach Yancey Winckirs Reynolds Andrews Sonken Fealey Calvert R McGorl Rothwett Diner Warner Jeckeon Brount Coleman Toyceen Irginia Blakr McWans Reynolan Fonter Barrenger Coleman Page Rtew Ane Naval Academy Woodward Gambrill Brown Olean Allen Stoudt Warner Stewart Jack Goa Mr. Mann Rt. John’s Uniaire Micheel Annapolis Enema Glass Anna

Scrimmage Tests Team Form For A and M Battle

Georgetown’s grid squad completed a grueling two hour scrimmage against the scrubs before facing A and M Saturday. Ongoing injuries cloud backfield plans while Maloney Gilroy Wall and Leighty spark frequent gains as Gilroy to Corcoran tops the passing. Ticket sales look strong as a Spaldings office opens downtown for A and M game provisions.

Maloney Gilroy Wall Leighty Corcoran Aggies Jene Cox Spaldings Fourteenth Street

Yale and Princeton Prepare For Big Clash Practice Secure For Yale

Yale and Princeton show strong form in pregame practice as Otis Guernsey returns for Yale with two field goals in a scrimmage. Yale’s offense impresses with a goal-line stand and touchdowns against ineligibles and freshmen. At Princeton, Coach Rush tightens formations, may start with regular backs and test second units, while injuries shape lineup ahead of Saturday's Yale game.

New Haven Conn Otis Guernsey Yale Guernsey Princeton Plase Scovil Eli Harvard Tom Sheviln

Indians on Market May Go to McAleer

Cleveland reports say James McAleer former Boston American president and manager met with Charles W Somers Cleveland owner in a long conference fueling market rumors. Both denied selling but offered no reasons for the meeting.

Cleveland Ohio James McAleer Boston American Baseball Charles W Somers Tegions McAleer Somers

Georgetown Juniors edged by Prep reserves in close practice game

The Georgetown Preps second team defeated the Georgetown Junior Preps 7 to 6 in a hard fought afternoon game on the prep field. The Jrs scored first in the opening quarter and held the lead until late, when Capt. Dean crossed on a trick play. Key players included Weaver and Wise for the juniors and Webster for the winners.

Georgetown Preps Georgetown Zama Capt Dean Weaver and Wise Webster Prens 2D Jr Mackintaney J Coole Donahue Birminghaw Ruler - Haver Cavanauch Carne Dean. Weaver Srehater Wales Coun Alinter Bubatithy London Farrell Gissell J. Donahue O'Byrne Ragh Taveldane Wise Dean Teterre Reilly Mr. Muller Mr. Thompson Page

Boxing crackdown ends in Illinois with limited bouts

Peoria reports boxing restrictions eased after reformers faced jail terms for fighters and promoters. Three bouts were allowed as a compromise, proclaimed the last stand of boxing, with officials signaling no further matches until a broader reform. Georgetown Juniors set sights on Gonzaga Junior Prep for November 18, aiming to win the District title.

Peoria Til Illinois G. U Gonzaga Georgetown

Pimlico Entries Spin Masked Names And Races

A list of race entries and horse names appears with no clear context. Names include Pimlico related mounts such as Amann Antiseptic Short Grass Stromboli and Water Lazy Bt plus several other contenders like Levertan Ray of Light and Ida Claire.

Pimlico iCincinnati Enquirer Pratt Panhandle Ida Claire

Clever 2 Year Olds for Meet at Bowie

Baltimore, Nov 16 The two 2 year olds Jr Ward of Kentucky ready for the meet of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Fair Association to begin at Bowie Saturday. Dodge and Franklin are as smart and useful as any in the East. Dodge defeated the smartest youngsters at Laurel in sprinting and distance. Franklin has twice beaten smartheids at Pimlico. These youngsters are sons of Jim Gaffney, a son of Golden Garter and Miss Maxim, who raced for Frank Farrell on Metropolitan tracks. Another notable entry is Jefferson Livingston trained by Monts Preston under Philip Chinn with Colonel Vennie Polroma Han Jon and Fleuro as juvenile stars. Colonel Vennie won the Potomac handicap at Laurel and later took the Walden purse after Celan dria was disqualified. Polroma is English born, a son of Polymelae, and though not matching Colonel Vennie for early speed, he runs well and should make a strong distance-running 3-year-old.

Baltimore Jr. Ward Kentucky Bowie Dodge Franklin East Laurel Smartheids Pimlico Jim Gaffney Golden Garter Miss Maxim Frank Farrell Metropolitan Jefferson Livingston Monts Preston Philip Chinn Colonel Vennie Polroma Han Jon Fleuro Celandria Cotonel Vennie Polymelae

Rage Track Entries for Sport of Today

Race card lists multiple events with purses from 600 to 3000 dollars. Entries include 2 year olds at six furlongs and older horses in handicaps, with names such as Broomvale, Trite as Steel, Venetia, Canalot, Ray of Light, Soldier, and Ida Cisire among others. The page shows first through seventh races, with weights, odds, and entry status, typical of a horse racing program.

Broomvale Benjamin Tralee Malfon BOS Woolfair Venetia CH Haven Oreland Duite Danhat St. Lazerian Marearet Meine Carlton G Printry Dinah Do Laa Soisina Mable Dul Dean Pandean Ida Cisire Perthshire Yala

Weldship Leads Green Spring Valley Steeplechase Victory

Champion jumper Weldship with top weight 160 pounds led from start to finish to win Pimlico’s Green Spring Valley steeplechase. Shannon River finished third as Extoga challenged near the end. Ambrose won the Canwell Handicap in a long shot price of 47.80 for 2.1. Fund additions to several steeplechases were announced by the Maryland Jockey Club.

Washington Poat Baltimore Weldship E. M. Weld Green Spring Billy” Garth Shannon River Ambrose G. Alexander Maryland Jockey Club Green Spring Valley Bambi Garth

Bureau Department Team to Play in 1918 Leagues

A smoker hosted by manager E R Williams at 128 Street Northeast last night attracted about fifty Bureau Athletic Association members. Plans were discussed for Bureau to compete as runner-up in the Government Amateur Baseball League and to join the Departmental Leagues in 1918. The program featured musical numbers and short talks by prominent bureau figures including Sam Elder, P Hall, Hull, Davis, Sapps, Stroh, Burke, Nightingale, and Small, with Elder serving as toastmaster.

Burke Nightngale Smal

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