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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1918
Page
10
The article hints at wartime spirit and athletic events with teams from Yale and Harvard, noting permissions blocked and large crowds anticipated at Polo Grounds. It references Old Nassau and Tigers with a focus on capacity and audience, amid uncertain details and fragmented OCR text.
A long garbled report outlines a postwar plan to standardize athletics in all colleges that maintain military training units. It mentions collaboration among institutions, a central committee, and the formation of a training framework. The article references student athletes, instructors, and supports for physical education within military campuses.
Cudgel is favored to win the Bowie Cup at Pimlico with 131 pounds, George Smith set to carry 130, both among a field that includes Exterminator owner Kilmer with 120 pounds and star 3-year-olds. Trainer Jennings and Johnny Loftus weigh in as contenders as War Cloud and Star Master also prepare for the race day.
Jefferson Livingston, long a top stable owner, visits Pimlico and will stay to observe Bowie racing while sending horses to campaign in New Orleans this winter. Dr J R Mohler lauds thoroughbreds for army needs, and trainer Joseph Stern gains five more horses from Kilmer to race in Louisiana. Willie A Shea learns Tea Caddy, a Rock Sand son, reached Glen Helen in grand shape, aiming for Kentucky stardom.
The article notes 108 pound limit for Tel and 100 for Ticket while Recount has 96. Pimlico closes after three days, then racing moves to Bowie for fifteen days of seven races daily until November 30, followed by Habana and New Orleans as stables fill and race at multiple tracks potentially starting next Wednesday per the schedule.
Andy Schuttinger and Johnny Loftus have each signed contracts for the coming year. Schuttinger extends with W McClelland and plans to race in the champion 3 year old stakes. Loftus heads to Maryland farm on January 1 to begin a one year agreement with a noted Pennsylvania turfman.
Gun Factory workers produced a powerful football eleven that overwhelmed the Seaman Gunners at American League Park 24 to 0. The win places the factory team atop the service league standings and promises hard battles against other army and navy teams. Reed scored on a 45 yard line rush after receiving a McMann pass for the final spectacular play.
General Manager Quirn of Bowie is in talks with Trent Col Barry and Col Humber of Camp Meade to stage a race for military riders at Bowtie Bowley. Col Barry seeks to stimulate interest in horse breeding and enlist former cavalry officers from Camp Meade and nearby Washington to compete. Marty McHale, a former major, comments on the army horse program and racing prospects. Soldiers To Play Hockey
Garden Gily My Now 1 wal ter Pravis of the Gardenity Golf Club defeated Findlay 8 Douglas of the Afawami Club of Rye by 1 up in a match here today for the benefit of the united war work campaign raising about $2000 The match was played on the home green with a strong field and notable rounds including Lepham of the home club who previously won the British amateur title at Sinwich in 190 The text also mentions Bartels Penns intersel Ieriate pentachion champion and notes the New Lugland Intercollegiate 4 cross country championship being canceled.
Great Lakes Eleven prepare for an Eastern tour after completing games at Polo Grounds New York Franklin Field Philadelphia and the Naval Academy Arisatla The War Welfare Association will name the opponent for the New York game to be played November 14 and the Nov 19 date.
The author argues golf and tennis are the most international sports and will cement lasting peace after the war. He notes prewar limits in Germany and France, cites Walter Travis and Harold Hilton, and predicts renewed international contests as peacetime ties strengthen.
A. L. Knapp reports on Central High track practice led by Coach Toley with at least 54 hopefuls. Frank Taylor wins the Western fall tennis title while Tayier tunes through an easy victory. football college training forces changes, and interclass basketball series plan to sharpen readiness for upcoming games amid the wartime season.
An open forum for public questions organized by the Young Men’s association will be held at Temple Street and Pennsylvaniain. The program includes addresses by prominent citizens and officials with the president to participate in a general debate. Speakers include Gabriel Teweis of New York and others, discussing the work of members and aims.
Partial returns from counties indicate progress toward a woman suffrage amendment. A special meeting of the National Guard was called, and public attention focused on the forthcoming Senate seats as tallying continues. The episode noted interruptions amid discussions on suffrage and electoral reforms.
Branley Hall hosts the Branley Hall Orchestra under John Bom Z minerman at 6 14. Program includes Carry On Overture, Crown Chords, Anbar Entr'acte, A Vineyard, Slumber, Gretcharinow selections, Burglar For trot, Rainbows, Valse Pathétique, Hawaiian Moonlight, Finale, and The Star Spangled Banner.
A compact note reports Pare students training as Premed in the U S Army camp Zachary Taylor area, detailing early steps toward medical service with military backing. The item notes the program at Camp Zachary and student involvement, emphasizing preparedness and dedication to medical work.
Daniels appeals for continued fundraising to support welfare work after the armistice. He urges public generosity to sustain relief and assistance programs for veterans and civilians affected by the war, stressing the need for ongoing community support.
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