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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1918
Page
9
Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh prepare for a pivotal November 23 clash that could crown one powerhouse after four years without a defeat between them. The game, highly anticipated, promises a battle of two elite teams whose seasons have mirrored the greatness of their storied programs.
Fragmented OCR passage recounts Pimlico horse sales and races, steeplechase events, and horses with names like Tim Gaffney Kv Kelly and Kv, plus remarks on soldiers at Fort Monroe and a veteran analyst. The text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete phrases.
Bert Walden William Willam Jennings and Michael Daly ship their Maryland trained thoroughbreds to Bowie for the meeting opening Wednesday through month end. The Waldens race under Alfred Iennen Morris Gartha colors with Caplin Bal Parr Jennings teammates bearing Cornelius Garrigan silks and Daly’s runners under Mrs Walter Vio Jeffords ticket.
Crowds gather at Pimlico for an enthusiastic New Year and election day celebration. Traders decorate with banners as Highline and Star Spangled race to finish, with Turfmen and owners celebrating amid a sprawling features list and racing results.
The war ends and spring approaches as major league clubs plan for 1919. League meetings next month will set schedules by February, with many players in essential war work returning. Key figures, including Nationals manager Griffith, believe the majors will field robust lineups even if some service members remain.
Cornell's football team will visit Cleveland to face the Cleveland Tars on Saturday November 16. Other scheduled games include Camp Grant November 1 and Camp Sherman on Thanksgiving. The season runs through December 7 with potential return games against Chicago Naval Reserve and Ohio State. Manor league baseball officials meet in Peoria today as a proposal to merge the International and American Associations is considered.
Scholastic sports summary highlights track practice at Central with star athletes like Bob M and Ball Foles, plus Ar rangements for the use of the Y Mo. Burke Nordbay and Herron veterans aim to boost the team. Central faces Elimore City College at the stadium tomorrow in a key football clash. Newpert University and Maryland State meet Saturday for a war work charity game. Frankie Burns claims bantamweight title after beating Johnny Birtie, with victory still needing formal recognition. Golf match between Walter Travis and Findlay Douglas raises funds for war work.
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