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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1914
Page
13
Sporting writer Stanley Milliken outlines proposed deals involving the Wards, Weighman, and the Cubs, hinting at a major league realignment. He cites plans to create two new major leagues, abolish the draft, and shift star players to new circuits while noting fan reactions in major cities.
Yale and Princeton teams prepare for a postponed classic with signal drills at Yale and final tactical work. Yale lists starters, backups, and line positions while Princeton plans quick practice at Palmer Stadium. About 2500 undergraduates expected to attend. Sir Walter Gilbert dead at 83.
Exhausted ticket supply for Yale Harvard game as Yale reports 277,425 graduate requests and 25,000 seats sought by Harvard. Yale plans 3,268 seat allotment for a cross country event scheduled at 8.8 miles course through Washington Park with anticipated nine colleges represented.
In San Francisco on November 12 the constitutionality of the antiprizefight amendment adopted in the recent election is to be tested as part of the state penal code. A local promoter with a permit for professional four round contests plans to proceed using habeas corpus to challenge arrests of principals. Meanwhile in Maryland Washington County High School defeated St. James Episcopal School 37 to 0 with Pomeroy Ward Halland Cost and Semter starring for the high school.
Chicago November 12 The proposed Chicago National League sale to Charles W Weeghman faltered as negotiations paused with a November 23 meeting in view The Cubs holder Charles W Murphy demands 460000 for 52 percent of stock might block the deal while hints of a temporary baseball peace and a labor salary limit compact circulate The National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs convened in Omaha with revisions and San Francisco chosen for 1915 meetings
Special to The Washington Test from Cleveland Ohio November 2 1913 Federal League baseball may come to Cleveland if Bramley and partners secure Euclid Avenue properties over 600000 in value Options secured and a franchise likely transfer of Kansas City club and players to Cleveland promised George Stovall former Naps manager would head the team if plans materialize
Special to The Washington Peat Annapolis Md Nov 22 The final hard scrimmage before the Colby game was held this afternoon with nearly all likely players used Miles and Mitchell at quarterback and Hlougett Craig Failing Catlins and others at halfback An effort was made to break in Cutbert as fullback if needed and Jackson improved at right end Lieut Howard plans to use full strength for a portion of the game Saturday potentially boosting anticipation of the matchup
Epiphany basketball team opened with a decisive win over Ingram Memorial by 15 to 1. DeAtley and Cross led the scoring for the victorious quint, with notable play from Sam Mary Ingram and Stout Rieth Kendrick. Substitutions included Sckumen for Brubaker and Heed for Hoover as the game showcased strong team effort and early season form.
New York reports say Fielder Jones, famed 1906 White Sox champion, will lead Frank Farrell's Yankees next season while Joe Tinker is set to manage the Cubs. Eddie Plank may join the Yankees, with Ray Caldwell and Ford expected back. details remain to be finalized.
Western's eleven aims for a farewell showing as a contender in the high school championship series when it meets Central at Andrews Park this afternoon. Central honors, past defeats, and cautions against overconfidence shape a tense matchup with likely same starters as in prior title games. Catch Peck may see duty if he recovers from a earlier injury before Referee Magoffin departs for Atlanta tonight.
Central and Western teams list probable lineups with captains Richards and Goblin noted. Officials include Mr. Magoffin and Mr. Farmer with Harvard's Mr. Guire head linesman for today's contest starting at 2 PM at Georgia Tech’s venue.
New York, Nov. 12. Secretary of the National League John Heydler, returning from Harrisburg, Pa., said there could be no peace in baseball until the December meeting. He stated the Federal League had made no peace overtures and the National had made none. A statement through Gov. John K. Tener, reiterating that any peace plans discussed by August Herrmann with Federal League owners were personal.
Baltimore November 1 Flying Fairy trained by Cassatt won the Bowie handicap at Pimlico by a head over Buskin with Tactics third. The mile and three quarters set a track record 1 3 12 5, beating Superstition's 1910 mark. Buskin rider error cost him the race as Fairbrother rode poorly.
Virginia’s football squad, 21 strong, completed a final scrimmage ahead of the Swarthmore game in Charlottesville. Captain Mayer and Knox Walker scored for the varsity, while scrubs Ingle Stuart and Russell impressed against the regulars. The team departs for Philadelphia tomorrow night, and North Carolina coaches watch closely as Virginia may stick to old-style football.
Batesville Indiana November 12 Joe Benz star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox is seriously ill at his home with an attack of typhoid fever. Local racing entries and headlines from the Washington to Batesville area report a turbulent day in sports.
Georgetown’s football team concentrates on countering Washington and Jefferson’s short forward pass attack before the November 21 showdown on the Hilltop. Veterans study formations, while coaches and management drill end runs and lateral plays to limit the Northerners’ aerial threat.
Three colleges Virginia Tech Virginia and Washington and Lee enter the Saints Atlantic cross country championship on a six mile course at Wilson Field. Norris Rollins and Tucker lead Virginia entries while Johnson Hastings Moore and McNitt pace Washington and Lee. Virginia Polytechnic appears strong and the event is expected to feature Norris and Rollins against Johnson and Hastings.
The All Americans beat the Nationals by 5 to 2 in Los Angeles. Key pitchers Kieh and Henry starred for the winners while Smith Mulroe and Mhataz led hitters. Substitutions included Yerr and Datler. refs counted by Collitianer Mp Tne terper-E.
Cincinnati Enquirer and Morning Telegraph note a testing lineup with names like Mamla K Albena Moxer and Andromeda amid varied references such as Dr Duenner and Bushy Ueed, suggesting a trial or event in Havre de Grace with multiple participants and observers.
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